Kotaku Friday, January 7, 2022 2:30 PM  "Ugh, not this bucket of bolts again," I thought the second time Installation 07's Adjutant Resolution Sentinel mech showed up to grind my Halo Infinite playthrough to a halt. Then he killed me. Again. And again. And again. I was not owned, except I was, and I hated him for it, not least of all because it's not even a… |
Kotaku Friday, January 7, 2022 2:15 PM  Not often do video game trailers wed my love for cheesy B movies, anime references, and balls-to-the-wall action spectacles, but this upcoming action role-playing game might as well have lifted its premise from my fever dreams and brought them to life. |
Kotaku Friday, January 7, 2022 1:00 PM  So look, no one likes a busted video game. It's not fun to play and leads to all kinds of headaches for developers and players alike. But worse than a busted video game are Angry Gamers™ demanding studios miraculously fix shit immediately. The latest game plagued by both such problems and such players is DICE's … |
Kotaku Friday, January 7, 2022 12:40 PM  Former Bend Studio director Jeff Ross recently revealed that he pitched an open-world Resistance sequel after Sony made it clear it had no interest in a Days Gone 2. There were also talks of a new Syphon Filter reboot. But none of these projects made it very far, according to Ross in a new interview with David Jaffe. |
Kotaku Friday, January 7, 2022 11:55 AM  Halo Infinite's big team battle mode has a big team problem, and it's not the notoriously busted functionality. Infinite's player base is, for perhaps the first time since launch, in lockstep on something: Developer 343 Industries should stop issuing BTB-focused challenges for the time being, players say, at least… |
Kotaku Friday, January 7, 2022 11:30 AM  With the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus right around the corner, Nintendo has released a new gameplay overview that shows off the downsides of adventuring in the time before pocket monsters and humans became the best of friends. Avoiding the tall grass is not going to save you when Garchomp and Snorlax are coming… |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 2:12 PM  It looks like we're going to be seeing the sequel to Star Wars: Jedi - Fallen Order sooner rather than later, as multiple reliable insiders are reporting that the game is set to be revealed ahead of E3 time this year. The game is reportedly targeted for release this year, though it may be delayed to early 2023. It's also unlikely to actually be called Fallen Order 2. The Fallen Order sequel "should get announced before E3," reporter Jeff Grubb says in his GrubbSnax podcast (paywalled). "I've said a bunch of times, like, 'it'll happen early this year'. Let's define that: it's gonna mean before E3, probably also in the May timeframe. May the 4th might work, but basically expect to hear about that game in a significant way before E3." May the 4th is a running gag among Star Wars fans that Lucasfilm and Disney have now turned into a big marketing day for the franchise. Star Wars Celebration, the annual fan convention, is scheduled to take place May 26 through 29, and is another likely venue for the announcement, Grubb speculates. RELATED LINKS: How long is Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order?, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order review, Play Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 1:32 PM  Apparently we're about to hear about a new Serious Sam game. Publisher Devolver Digital has let it slip that an announcement for a new game in the over-the-top FPS game series is coming next week, and that the game itself - whatever form that takes - will be launching before the end of January. "What if a new Serious Sam game was being announced next week and released this month?" Devolver asks in a tweet posted the evening of January 6. What if, indeed - but to drive the suggestion home, the publisher included a short video clip with the tweet. In it, a marine buoy is shown floating in an arctic (or possibly antarctic) sea, surrounded by icebergs and snow-covered landmasses. A speedboat whizzes by, disturbing some seagulls that have settled on the buoy. The clip cuts to a shot over land, where we see a large hole bored through a pillar of rock. "Damn, it's cold," we hear Sam Stone say. "But nothin' warms me up like kickin' ass!" Classic Sam, right? RELATED LINKS: Serious Sam 4 review, Best FPS games, Best co-op gmaes |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 1:03 PM  The results are in. We asked you, our fabulous readers, to vote on your favourite games of 2021 in a wide variety of categories, and you've made your voices heard. From the best single-player games of the year to the most surprising releases on PC, we had heaps and heaps of amazing games to choose from, and now we're finally ready to unveil the winners of each category. Of course, we have to also thank our partners at Fanatical for helping with these awards. Fanatical offered up free gifts for everyone who voted, from discounts (including spending sprees worth up to $250) on their store, including spend sprees worth up to $250, to magnificent free games for some lucky voters. Voting may be over, but you can still get your hands on these gifts by providing your email address in the widget below, and you can always check out Fanatical's store for some great deals on the biggest games on the market. And Chrome users can install the Fanatical Assistant to keep track of games on their Steam wishlist and show them an alert when the games go on sale. |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 12:48 PM  I've been playing Destiny consistently since the original game launched, way back in September 2014. Colleagues at PCGamesN have, understandably, described me as a fan. This used to bother me. From day one Bungie's behemoth has been remarkable as much for its frustrations as for what it gets right, and to be known as the 'Destiny guy' suggests I haven't noticed its flaws. There were definitely moments, after one too many disappointing stories or mind-numbing grinds, when I would've quit playing if not for the fact that knowing the intricacies of this huge game is useful for my job. This is to say that if you've tried Destiny before and bounced off, I get it. But you may have been watching from a distance, wondering if there would come a time when it got good. I imagined this moment way back in our Destiny 2 review, in which I concluded: "if you aren't sold, you don't need to decide now. Destiny will undoubtedly go on." Indeed it has, and as of this year, I'm going to put it out there: now's the time. Destiny 2 has been improving for a long while, but it's really, properly good now. RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2: Beyond Light review, Destiny 2 exotics, Play Destiny 2 |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 12:32 PM  Minecraft is filled with fan-made monuments to other games. It's not uncommon to see players spend hundreds of hours recreating familiar cities or towns to a one-to-one scale, and there are plenty of official texture packs from Mojang to tempt creativity. Every now and then, though, something still comes along that manages to blow us away. Doomed: Demons of the Nether is a Minecraft adventure map that borrows inspiration from recent Doom games. It's been in the works since March 2020, and it's coming out tomorrow (January 8). You're getting a single-player campaign with levels through Mars, the UAC Facility, The Foundry, and The Nether alongside custom 3D modelled and programmed weapons and abilities, boss fights, and cinematics. While creator Sibogy took plenty of inspiration from Doom 2016 and Eternal, though, they're keen to stress that Doomed is very much its own thing. "It's not a copy-paste though; the level design is all different and will provide something new even for people who have already played the other Doom games," Sibogy says. "I didn't want to make a 1:1 copy because you might as well play Doom at that point. If something seemed fun I looked to implement it." RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 12:30 PM  Monster Hunter Rise comes to Steam next week, and you already know it's going to have all kinds of improvements over the Switch original, like higher resolutions and unlocked frame rates. But who cares about that stuff, am I right? Today we've gotten a look at something much more important: screen filters. I joke, but these filters do actually look pretty cool. There's black and white and sepia filters, as well as a 'Japanese style' that desaturates the image and a 'Warring Lands style' that turns up the saturation knob. You can pair the sepia or black and white filters with a cinema style that adds film grain and noise to the picture, turning Rise into a fantastical Akira Kurosawa flick - a bit that Capcom leans all the way into in the launch trailer below. Monster Hunter Rise hits Steam on January 12, with all the update content originally released for the Switch version up to version 3.6.1. Capcom plans to have both versions totally in sync by the end of February, well ahead of the launch of the Sunbreaker expansion this summer. RELATED LINKS: Upcoming PC Games, Best PC RPGs |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 12:16 PM  So you're looking for some decent tycoon games? Whether you're looking for something more on-the-nose, or a complex, nuanced business simulation game, there's plenty of great options to choose from right now, across a range of themes. This is a classic genre that's had plenty of love since its early days, with sequels and new blood galore. While there are plenty of classic tycoon games we could talk about - many of which actually have 'tycoon' in the name - we've decided to focus on modern highlights, as this is a genre that's constantly getting new releases and new ideas. We've also kept the definition relatively broad, as there are plenty of games that you may not consider strictly 'tycoon' games, but have strong business or economic themes with the mechanics to back them up. From criminal underworlds and banana republics, to high-seas trading and taking commerce to the final frontier, here are ten tycoon games we think you should check out if you're looking to see what some of the better choices are in this space. We're likely to keep updating this list as we go, so make sure you check back regularly. RELATED LINKS: Port Royale 4 review, Best strategy games on PC, Best management games on PC |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 12:08 PM  Bungie's pinnacle PvP activity is back in rotation with a major revamp, and if you're looking for details on the Destiny 2 Trials rewards this week, you've come to the right place. Before you start working your way up through the ladder, you'll want to know what you're actually working for - so here's a breakdown of what's available each week, and what map you'll be playing on. If you're not familiar with Trials of Osiris, it's a weekly PvP challenge where you enter a competitive gauntlet of 3v3 elimination matches. Your rewards are now doled out with a reputation system, so it's not about pure wins anymore, but you will still get special rewards if you can manage to go flawless. Trials lands with the reset every Friday at 9am PST / 12pm EST / 5pm GMT, and lasts until the Tuesday reset at those same times. Each week provides a new set of rewards and a new map to play on, so here's what you can expect for the latest rotation. RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2: Beyond Light review, Destiny 2 exotics, Play Destiny 2 |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 12:07 PM  Xûr is Destiny 2's Exotic gear merchant. He appears every weekend to sell the game's most coveted items in exchange for Legendary shards, but if you're a casual player with limited shards to spend, it can be hard to know which of his wares is most worth your investment. That's where we come in. As of June 12, 2020, it appears that Xûr is back to providing random rolls - so the Exotic merchant is providing more excitement than he has in a long time. Xûr appears every Friday at 9am PST / 12pm EST / 5pm GMT, and will stick around until the Tuesday reset. We'll update this guide shortly after he arrives, so if you're reading this, you need only read on to learn where he is, and which are the best items he's selling this week. Now we're in Beyond Light territory, but Xûr's first appearances have been at the usual spots - so maybe don't expect too many surprises from the merchant in the new year of Destiny content. RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2: Beyond Light review, Destiny 2 exotics, Play Destiny 2 |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 11:56 AM  Are you looking for the best Minecraft PE seeds? What about the best Minecraft Bedrock seeds? Well, luckily for you they're basically the same thing. Microsoft created the Bedrock edition of the popular crafting game in 2017 to unify the mobile 'Pocket Edition' with the version of the game available on Xbox consoles and the Windows 10 store. It's now distinct from the original game - now known as the Java Edition - so you'll need different sets of map seeds. If you're new to the world of Minecraft PE seeds then let us first walk you through how to use these unique codes. All you need to do to generate a fresh world is click 'Play' on the main menu, then 'Create New World' which brings you to a window where you can name your new game and input a seed code, among other things. All that's left to do is hit the 'Generate World' button and you're off! So if you're looking for a great Minecraft PE seed to start your new adventure, then we have the magic numbers to help make it happen. Let us be your guide with our handy list of the best Minecraft Pocket Edition seeds. RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 11:47 AM  Streaming your favourite games on Twitch and YouTube is rewarding, but achieving the best streaming setup can be daunting. Not only do you have a bucket load of accessory specs to consider, but to get the most out of your webcam, you'll need to think about things like lighting and the best microphone for the job. Thankfully, a new streaming brand just launched that could help make getting started easy and affordable, and it has a clever name to boot. Branded as Streamplify, the new collection covers a lot of ground, whether you're a hobbyist or an aspiring professional. As the pun implies, the company's mission is to simplify content creation, whether you're on Twitch, making YouTube videos, or podcasting. Of course, cost is also a huge factor when it comes to game streaming gizmos, as specialist hardware comes at a premium price point. While you could just head to a random storefront and buy the cheapest, unbranded accessories listed, Streamplify's range aims to balance price and performance, meaning you can spend remarkably less and still maintain excellent quality. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 11:19 AM  Before getting too excited about 2022's hardware releases such as Nvidia's RTX 4000 GPUs and AMD's Zen 4 CPUs, it's only right that we take the time to analyse and reflect on the last Steam Hardware Survey of 2021. December's data shows that the dominance of quad-core CPUs is slowly but surely coming to an end. The percentage of Steam users with quad-core processors has continued to decline since October 2021, but it wasn't until November 2021 that CPU core counts of six or more just about eclipsed that of five or less, at 50.54%. This has since jumped to 52.20% (+1.66) and it's likely that hexa-core chips will soon become the de facto spec of choice, accounting for 32.41% (+1.22) of rigs running Steam versus the 35.10% (-1.02) of quad-cores. This shift has been a long time coming, as quad-core CPUs have been around for just over fifteen years. That said, four cores is still plenty for the majority of the best PC games and could make a fantastic budget option with Intel's newly released low-mid level 12th gen Core chips. RELATED LINKS: Steam FAQ, Steam family sharing, Steam in-home streaming |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 11:06 AM  What are the best fighting games on PC? When the fighting game boom first took hold in the 90s, the genre was largely the domain of arcades. Since then, fighting games have mostly been on console, but now - finally - we're able to play most of the best fighting games on the planet on our home computers. Fighting games have a reputation for being tough to learn, but with the rise of video tutorials and guides on all the basics, there's never been a better time to get into this highly competitive genre. Even if you're a long way from competing at Evo, there are plenty of ways to enjoy these titles - from online Street Fighter matches to the robust single-player content of games like Injustice and Soulcalibur. We've focused on many of the most competitive games with the most active communities here, but you'll also find a few classics and curveballs in the mix. Get your fight stick, practice those fireballs, and get ready for the very best PC fighting games. RELATED LINKS: Dragon Ball FighterZ characters, DBFZ system requirements, Best fighting games |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 11:02 AM  Time to get out the paint kits, because planetary management game Dyson Sphere Program is adding some new cosmetic options this month. In an update due out January 20, the early access factory game will get customisation options for mecha, as well as some new structures and tools to help manage your stellar superstructures. The big new feature in the Icarus' Evolution update is mecha customisation. Developer Youthcat Studio doesn't go into a tonne of detail about the options you'll have for your in-game mecha, but says that you will be able to change its appearance - possibly with new skins, colour schemes, decals, and more. We'll find out when the update arrives. The update will also include some new structures to use for planetary exploitation, including the advanced mining machine and something called a proliferator. We don't know exactly what either of these things does, but safe to bet that the advanced mining machine extracts more complex materials from your planets, and the proliferator is something that makes a number go up quickly. |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 11:00 AM  Riot Games has now unveiled the full rundown of new League of Legends champion Zeri's abilities. Known as The Spark of Zaun, Zeri's a marksman champ all about "electric magic", which she uses to charge both herself and the gun she crafted from scratch, and a "lightning-fast approach to life", as per her short bio. We've seen her backstory and a champion trailer emerge this week, giving us a flavour of how she'll play, but now we can put all that into context with a good look at her ability kit. Zeri's Passive is Living Battery, which grants her move speed whenever she receives a shield. Damaging an enemy shield will let her absorb its energy, which then shields her. Her Q, Burst Fire, meanwhile, has passive and active elements. The former has her basic damage deal magic damage, it scales with ability power (AP), and is treated as an ability. "Moving and casting Burst Fire stores up energy in Zeri's Sparkpack," the ability explainer says. "When fully charged, her next basic attack will slow and deal bonus damage." The active element of her Q shoots a burst of seven rounds that dish out physical damage to the first enemy they hit. Burst Fire scales with attack damage (AD) and is treated as an attack, with the first round shot applying on-hit effects. The cooldown for this is the same as the champ's basic attack timer. RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends patch 12.2, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 10:52 AM  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. We frequently return to our lists to make sure they are as up-to-date as possible and represent the very best the genre has to offer, so you can be confident that what we list below are nothing less than classics. RELATED LINKS: Best adventure games, Best zombie games, Play The Walking Dead |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 10:27 AM  After a list of the best submarine games on PC? Submarine simulator games were reasonably popular back in the '90s, but if you're looking for new submarine games then your options are a lot more limited. If you're willing to go through all the hassle of making some of those '90s classics like Silent Hunter, Silent Service, and Aces of the Deep run on a modern PC then power to you. However, if you're looking for some more modern PC games with submarines then this list boasts plenty of solid sub battlers. Submarine games come in a few different shapes and forms, with some aiming to replicate the minutiae of everyday operations on a military vessel, while others focus on stalking battleships and landing the perfect torpedo strike. Submarine games are about much more than sinking other ships though, incorporating crew management, strategic use of resources, navigation skills, and good positioning if you and your crew want to return safely home. So join us as we lay out our list of some of the best submarine games to play on PC right now, from free-to-play multiplayer titans to early access FTL-likes. RELATED LINKS: Play World of Warships for free, Play World of Tanks for free, World War 2 games |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 10:07 AM  Looking for a list of the best vampire games on PC? It's all Christopher Lee's fault. Despite the best efforts of Bram Stoker, Max Schreck, and Stephenie Meyer in trying to make them look bad - everyone wants to be a vampire. As The Lost Boys pointed out, "Sleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. Never die. It's fun to be a vampire." And as the videogame industry quickly realized, having supernatural powers of darkness is pretty cool too, which is why there are so many fun vampire games around. We'll be charting a course across aplenty of genres and decades to deliver our picks of the PC's top vampire games. So whether you prefer the power fantasy, roleplaying potential, or moral implications of being a vampire, we've got something to suit all tastes. Being able to jump really high, tear regular humans to shreds, use creepy magic powers, and replenish health by feasting on your enemies - all PC games should be vampire games. To that end, we've gone to the heart of Transylvania, to round up all the best vampire games on PC, but watch out - they bite. RELATED LINKS: Skyrim mods, Play Skyrim, Games like Skyrim |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 9:12 AM  What are the best crime games on PC? Videogames are, and have always been, all about fulfilling a fantasy. We step into virtual worlds to fight evil, slay monsters, grab sweet loot, or go to war online. They're a chance to do something we wouldn't usually do - and that includes crime games. With that in mind, games that focus on crime are popular for that very reason - they're (hopefully) not something you'd attempt in real life. Ever since RPG game Grand Theft Auto challenged players to earn as many Wanted stars as possible, gamers have been pushing the limits of reckless behaviour and general naughtiness. With that in mind, we've put together our list of the best crime games like GTA you can play - and we reckon at least one of them is sure to make you an offer you can't refuse. Between modern-day crime epics, online heists, fisticuffs in faraway places, and a trip back in time to criminal empires of yesteryear, we've got a little something for everyone. RELATED LINKS: GTA 5 mods, GTA 6, Buy GTA V |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, January 7, 2022 1:01 PM  Video game marketers are eternally trying to one up each other with stupid terms. From the industry which bought you "levelution", the "drivatar", and "gameplay trailers" which aren't gameplay comes a new one: "gameplay lore trailer". The year has barely begun but Ubisoft are gunning it out the gate with the new Rainbow Six Siege trailer. This new gameplay lore trailer—yeesh!—explains why a game set within Tom Clancy's serious world of paranoid jingoistic masturbation is overrun with a weird parasite mutating people into monsters. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, January 7, 2022 12:54 PM  The person who edited Austin Powers into Mass Effect, to the delightful and horror of all, has now spliced up another storm. Their latest video melds Mr Bean clips with scenes from Cyberpunk 2077 and goodness me, he seems thrilled to enter a dystopian megacity. You might fear Night City will eat the rubber-faced fool alive, but maybe he's the only one of us who could survive it. Come watch! |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, January 7, 2022 12:21 PM  2021 was the year of the time loop wasn't it? Deathloop topped a lot of charts and made an appearance in our game of the year list. Twelve Minutes: a timeloop thriller. Lemnis Gate: a tactical FPS where you out time loop one another. The Forgotten City, the Outer Wilds DLC, watching a man throw a "traditional shaped returning" boomerang on YouTube. All of them, time loops. I'm absolutely sick of them. So here's me hoping that 2022 is the year of the "time skip", instead. Or at least, one of these coming years an excessive number of games built around skipping time. Yes, they aren't without their flaws, but I'd argue they're less repetitive and capable of greater surprise. Alright, at least hear me out. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, January 7, 2022 10:49 AM  CES is a gloriously mad hodgepodge of different tech fields; the kind where smartphone chip makers share floor space with car manufacturers and sex toys. It's also one of the biggest showcases of PC gaming hardware in the calendar, and CES 2022 has been no exception, with major component reveals from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia along with loads of gaming laptop, peripheral, and monitor announcements. This year's show is technically still going for another day, but like a Foo Fighters album, CES tends to front-load the good stuff. As such, it's basically safe to start rounding up any PC gaming kit highlights. Some of these have been a long time coming – like the GeForce RTX 3050, Nvidia's first XX50 desktop GPU with full ray tracing and DLSS support – while others might be pleasant surprises or eye-catching, if likely to be witheringly expensive, new concepts. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, January 7, 2022 10:00 AM  I was a little worried about Left 4 Dead-alike Rainbow Six: Extraction. You know, after it was announced as Rainbow Six: Quarantine, changed its name, dipped under the radar for ages, then re-emerged with news it was being delayed. Signs pointed to a shaky spin-off from Rainbow Six: Siege's popular Outbreak mode. But no, I was totally wrong! After an early hands on with the game, I'm now at ease, at least when I'm at a safe distance. You see, the zombies here may be fewer in number, but they don't mess about. This makes for a tactical spin on zombie-slaying that truly rewards teamwork, and it's wonderful as a result. |
Twinfinite Friday, January 7, 2022 1:58 PM Third-party developers have provided new assets and updates about upcoming aircraft add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The post Microsoft Flight Simulator Fokker F28, Concorde, & RV-14 Get New Screenshots & Dev Updates; C-17 Lands in New Video appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Friday, January 7, 2022 1:02 PM Valorant's fourth Episode gets underway next week, and Riot Games is starting 2022 with a bang as it introduces a new Agent to the roster. She's called Neon, and you're likely to have already seen her in action during the reveal trailer from earlier this week. What you won't know yet, though, is exactly how […] The post New Valorant Agent Neon Abilities Detailed in Full; Ult Accuracy Sounds OP appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Friday, January 7, 2022 1:02 PM For Valorant's fourth episode, Riot Games is releasing one of its most ambitious weapon skin lines to date. It's called 'Protocol 781-A,' and it's themed around a dark-futuristic aesthetic that features some highly impressive attention to detail. More than just an extremely cool design, each weapon adds 60 unique cyberpunk-esque voicelines for weapon inspects and […] The post New Valorant Skin Protocol 781-A: Price, Voice Over Lines, & Full Bundle Details appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Friday, January 7, 2022 1:01 PM It's time for a whole new Episode of Valorant content, and so it should come as no surprise that Riot Games is intent on making a big splash for its first Act. There's a new Agent, snazzy premium skin line called Protocol 781-A, and of course, a fresh battle pass to sink our teeth into. […] The post Valorant Battle Pass Episode 4 Has a Karambit Knife; All Skins & Rewards appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Friday, January 7, 2022 12:25 PM Today Ubisoft launched a pair of new trailers of its upcoming tactical shooter Rainbow Six Extraction focusing on story and enemies. The post Rainbow Six Extraction Gets New Trailers About the Story, Gameplay, and Enemies appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Friday, January 7, 2022 12:21 PM *SPOILER WARNING: The rest of this article contains MAJOR spoilers for Black Widow, Hawkeye, and Avengers: Endgame. If you haven't seen any of these films or shows and don't want to have them spoiled, turn back now.* Black Widow and Hawkeye are the two avengers that always kind of felt out of place. While specially […] The post Black Widow & Hawkeye Prove Natasha Deserved Her Own Trilogy appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Friday, January 7, 2022 12:17 PM It's time for award season here at Twinfinite, so we're looking back at the best games from the past year. 2021 saw an impressive number of action/adventure games, each of them taking us on unforgettable journeys. Voted on by our very own editors and staff, these were the best action/adventure games of 2021 that offered […] The post Best Action/Adventure Games of 2021 appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Friday, January 7, 2022 11:44 AM Today Wuhan-based developer Nekcom announce its brand new game Showa American Story, previously code-named "Project SAS." The post Showa American Story Announced for PS5, PS4, & PC appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Friday, January 7, 2022 11:35 AM The new year is not off to a good start for Rockstar Games, at least when it comes to how fans are reacting to the first 2022 update to the game. Currently, one of the biggest trending hashtags on Twitter today is Save Red Dead Online. According to numerous tweets, the consensus is that Red […] The post Save Red Dead Online Trends on Twitter as Fans Beg for New Content appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Friday, January 7, 2022 10:26 AM Oh, you thought Ska was dead? Wrong! Not only is it alive and well, but this precursor to rocksteady and reggae is thriving in the video game scene as well, as a group of artists have come together to create an album dedicated to Mario Kart 64 called Skario Kart. Released under GameGrooves' music label, […] The post Multiple Artists Pay Tribue to Mario Kart 64 With the Album Skario Kart appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Siliconera Friday, January 7, 2022 3:00 PM Pokemon Legends: Arceus brings a new adventure in the ancient Sinnoh region, Hisui. Which Pokemon do you think most needs a Hisuian form? The post Which Pokemon Needs a Hisuian Form? appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 7, 2022 2:00 PM Capcom shared new Monster Hunter Rise concept art of Magnamalo ahead of the PC release, and some sketches show it acting like a house cat. The post Monster Hunter Rise Magnamalo Concept Art Shows It Acting Like a Cat appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 7, 2022 1:00 PM Sega isn't all-in on NFTs just yet. The post Sega may Avoid NFT Games if Players Reject Them appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 7, 2022 12:30 PM Good Smile Company revealed the Snow Miku 2022 Nendoroid and figma figures and confirmed an advanced sale period will start in February. The post Snow Miku 2022 Nendoroid and Figma Pre-orders Open in February appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 7, 2022 12:00 PM The latest of the Tales of Luminaria anime trailers shows childhood friends Leo, Celia, and Hugo reuniting under unfortunate circumstances. The post New Tales of Luminaria Anime Trailer Focuses on Childhood Friends appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 7, 2022 11:30 AM Hololive En Vtuber Amelia Watson just celebrated her birthday, and later in 2022 people will be able to get merchandise commemorating it. The post Amelia Watson Birthday Merchandise Will Appear This Year appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 7, 2022 11:00 AM Once again, Capcom confirmed that the Capcom Cup VIII will be canceled. The pandemic is to blame for no in-person event. The post Capcom Cup VIII Canceled in Favor of Online Event appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 7, 2022 10:30 AM People will get to join Otsuu and Little Mermaid on their adventures in January, as Ghostlight set the Mary Skelter 2 PC release date. The post Mary Skelter 2 PC Release Date Set appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 7, 2022 10:00 AM The free horror PC game is currently only available in the Japanese language. The post Hololive Error Horror Game Is a Free Download appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 7, 2022 9:30 AM You will be able to play Monster Hunter Rise with cinematic screen effects. The post Monster Hunter Rise PC Version Will Come With Screen Filters appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Friday, January 7, 2022 3:30 PM The intriguing new style of Pokemon game is right around the corner The launch of Pokemon Legends: Arceus is weeks away at this point.... The post Pokemon Legends: Arceus gets a new overview trailer with more gameplay appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Friday, January 7, 2022 3:00 PM I should cancel this foolish Pikmin Bloom expedition, but the little guy has gone so far Pikmin Bloom isn't the... The post I left my Pikmin halfway across the country in Pikmin Bloom, and it won't be back for 28 days appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Friday, January 7, 2022 2:30 PM Go to Limsa, the best city If you're looking to kick off the Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker Heavensturn event, look... The post Here's where to start and finish FFXIV: Endwalker's Heavensturn event appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Friday, January 7, 2022 2:00 PM Feel the need for speed January 20 When I was younger, I could watch any amount of dazzling visual effects... The post Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP is gonna give me a headache appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Friday, January 7, 2022 1:30 PM The Switch sold 5.3 million units in Japan alone The Nintendo Switch is riding high. As of September 2021 Nintendo... The post PS4 outsold Xbox Series X/S in Japan last year, Switch was the top console appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Friday, January 7, 2022 1:00 PM Amazon's production has its showrunners and pilot director locked in Amazon Studios' Fallout TV series looks to be moving ahead, with... The post Amazon's Fallout TV series is going into production this year appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Friday, January 7, 2022 12:30 PM Tributes paid to 'a dear friend and brilliant colleague' Russell Lees, playwright; scriptwriter; and a Ubisoft Montreal veteran, passed away... The post Veteran Assassin's Creed writer Russell Lees has passed away appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Friday, January 7, 2022 12:00 PM 'Local studio management always made us feel like it was a big disappointment' Days Gone is such an interesting game... The post Days Gone director says the game sold really well, alleges that management downplayed its success appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Friday, January 7, 2022 11:30 AM All three games It's Mass Effect Game Pass time. We knew it was coming, but at this point if you... The post Mass Effect Legendary Edition is out on Xbox Game Pass, EA Play appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Friday, January 7, 2022 11:00 AM Visit distant galaxies, build amazing colonies, smash 'em up Epic Games Store revealed the latest title that it will be offering... The post Galactic Civilizations III returns as next week's free Epic Games Store title appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Friday, January 7, 2022 10:00 AM Tone-changing looks spotlit in new trailer In less than a week's time, PC players will be able to get their... The post Monster Hunter Rise PC port trailer shows off its visual gains appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Friday, January 7, 2022 9:00 AM Tails would totally be anti-NFT In a new "Sega Sammy Management meeting," the publisher (spoken for by Haruki Satomi, Koichi... The post Sega seems less bullish about NFTs, mentioning 'negative reactions' from fans appeared first on Destructoid. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, January 7, 2022 3:45 PM  Like clockwork, Asobo Studios has already managed to roll out a brand-new update for Microsoft Flight Simulator within the first week of 2022. This new update deploys a lot of bug fixes to the sim, targeting areas such as abnormalities with the weather engine, sim crashes, VR issues, and some issues with different aircraft, just to name a few. The initial update is just under 1GB. It's exceptionally compact compared to the usual several gigs that Microsoft Flight Simulator updates have become infamous for being. That said, make sure to also download the updates in the Content Manager, which may be just a few gigs depending on what you have installed. The year ahead for Microsoft Flight Simulator Since its initial debut in the summer of 2020, Microsoft Flight Simulator has grown quite a bit in terms of scale, quality and content. Various areas of the world have received revamped scenery, enhancements have been made to the user experience, and a variety of additional pl... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, January 7, 2022 3:00 PM  Gaming displays usually need to tick quite a few boxes before most top-performing gamers start to gain interest. High refresh rates, great picture quality, and low response times are just a few things that need to be present. The market's not short on high-end gaming displays either. During this past week alone we've seen the latest offerings such as Alienware's OLED 1440p monitor and HP's Omen 4K gaming display. Well, AOC's throwing its hat into the ring with the Agon Pro AG274QGM gaming monitor. AOC's newest display boasts some seriously good specs. It's a high-performance gaming monitor geared towards gamers that need something fast and responsive. Yet with the market of gaming displays being as competitive as it is, you'd be right in wondering what sets this display apart from the rest. AOC's ultimate performance offering The specs of the Agon Pro AG274QGM are impressive to say the least. It has a 1440p IPS display wit... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, January 7, 2022 2:30 PM  Ever since its September 2021 launch, New World has had a difficult time delivering a meaningful end-game experience. Many players who reach the end game are disappointed in how hollow and repetitive the grind can get. Thankfully, developer Amazon Game Studios is testing out a potential solution with Expedition Mutators being tested on the New World PTR servers. These modifiers make it possible for enemies to have different perks depending on the given week. The main advantage of this is that it would make expeditions less repetitive and more unpredictable. For example, the Eternal mutation gives enemies Void Resist II, making void-based damage a far weaker choice whilst active. The new end game The addition of Expedition Mutators allows for more difficult content to be introduced into New World. Harder content means an opportunity for the developers to add better rewards and drops, and that is exactly what Amazon Game Studios has done. Alongside modifiers, the PTR will intro... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, January 7, 2022 12:15 PM  Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Yuletide event was originally scheduled to start in mid-December of last year and last until the end of December. Unfortunately, for all the fans of Ubisoft's open-world Viking adventure, a bug stopped that from happening. Thankfully, though, the latest update for the game also fixed the Assassin's Creed Valhalla Yuletide bug. The official Assassin's Creed Twitter page tweeted out the update, and it went live on January 6. It should be available for anyone who boots the game up by the time you're reading this. To make up for the delay, the Assassin's Creed Valhalla Yuletide event will now last until January 27. Valhalla has done a great job at keeping people invested by providing lots of new content. The game is already massive, but it has seen even more story additions for those who complete the main game. There was a crossover event with Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Assassin's Creed Odyssey that was... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, January 7, 2022 11:30 AM  Call of Duty: Vanguard Season One brought many changes and additions, one of which is the Warzone Pacific battle royale update. Along with the season, Warzone got even more weapons to choose. Ever since Caldera made its debut, Vanguard shotguns have been incredibly popular for players. For example, some are sticking to the powerful Combat Shotgun, pairing it with a long-range option to create a versatile build. With the best class, the Gracey Auto is a shotgun that is able to shred through players in Warzone Pacific. Already, the Gracey Auto has a high amount of damage and a good amount of mobility to its name. This class will focus on maximizing the damage and raising the accuracy to take advantage of the firepower. Call of Duty: Warzone Pacific best Gracey Auto class Muzzle: M97 Full Choke Barrel: CGC 22" Rapid Stock: Ragdoll P-Wire Underbarrel: Carver Foregrip Magazine: 12 Gauge 10 Round Drums Rear Grip: Stippled Grip Ammunition Type: Buck and Slug Perk 1: Gung-ho Perk 2... |
Gamer Empire Friday, January 7, 2022 9:25 AM Fun with friends and family is what life is all about, and Nintendo is possibly the most family-friendly game company there is. Unique challenges are waiting to be shared on this console, and if you're looking for a fun time with a party of friends or family, you've come to the right place. Recommended Read: […] The post 9 Best Nintendo Switch Party Games for a Fun Evening appeared first on Gamer Empire. |
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, January 7, 2022 3:17 PM There are dozens of Heroes waiting for you to collect in Hero Wars, and each of them has a unique background. One Hero that stands out is Martha, who lives forever with her likewise immortal tortoise Josephine. Martha is an excellent healer, but not everyone has her on their roster. If you're looking to get […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, January 7, 2022 1:26 PM Dragons are magnificent and noble creatures, and if you're a big fan, Merge Dragons lets you keep them as companions. With over 70 dragon breeds and many quests to clear, you won't run out of things to do. One of the ways to speed up the game's progress is to spend Dragon Gems. Players looking […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, January 7, 2022 12:17 PM There are many types of resources to gather in Monster Hunter World, and some are challenging to obtain. However, these challenging resources are needed to get some of the strongest equipment in the game. Among the rare materials in Monster Hunter World are Commendations. Unfortunately, gathering Commendations isn't as easy as defeating monsters or gathering […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, January 7, 2022 10:24 AM Split is the most claustrophobic map in VALORANT. The tight corners, alleys, and entryways into sites compliment many Agent Abilities covering a significant area. Killjoy's Nanoswarm is one of the many Agent Abilities in VALORANT that can cover a large spherical area. She has two of these molly-type grenades, making this German Agent scarier on […] |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, January 7, 2022 2:32 PM It does sound like it could have been good. The post Days Gone Devs Pitched An Open World Resistance appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, January 7, 2022 11:37 AM Expected, but sad all the same. The post E3 To Remain Digital-Only For 2022 appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, January 7, 2022 10:49 AM There is a lot going on here, but it looks fun as hell. The post Showa American Story Gets Reveal Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, January 7, 2022 10:05 AM More reasons to catch 'em all. The post Pokemon Legends: Arceus Gets Six Minute Overview Video appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Level Up Friday, January 7, 2022 12:23 PM South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone revealed last August that a new South… |
Level Up Friday, January 7, 2022 11:26 AM Update, 1/7/21: Yesterday, Game Informer reported that Days Gone director Jeff Ross said Bend Studio's… |
Level Up Friday, January 7, 2022 10:55 AM The cleverly named Pupperazzi, a cute game about taking snapshots of doggos that appeared during… |
Level Up Friday, January 7, 2022 10:02 AM Former Bend Studio director Jeff Ross revealed earlier this week that Days Gone sold more… |
Level Up Friday, January 7, 2022 9:34 AM Look, I'm not going to lie – when Kilter Films, Bethesda Game Studios, and Amazon… |