Kotaku Monday, January 10, 2022 2:50 PM  Many video games include lockpicking or unlocking minigames. Some of these are annoying, while others are memorable or even fun. And a single game, more a virtual museum, has collected all of these unlocking minigame experiences into one experience, offering players and game designers a fantastic way to re-experience… |
Kotaku Monday, January 10, 2022 1:55 PM  In a small but significant win for accessibility advocates within speedrunning, it was announced last Thursday that the Metroid Dread leaderboards on speedrun.com will now allow runners to make use of rapid-fire assists, commonly referred to as turbo, during their runs, and that those runs will be placed on equal… |
Kotaku Monday, January 10, 2022 1:20 PM  If you've played Halo Infinite's multiplayer mode, you know how good the mangler is. The sidearm has recently sparked debate among Halo's community, highlighting a divide as old as time. Pros want its efficacy reduced. The Halo hoi polloi doesn't exactly agree. |
Kotaku Monday, January 10, 2022 1:05 PM  While the games industry has recently taken some excellent steps forward in terms of accessibility, one area that still has a way to go is recognizing the needs of those with limited mobility. Especially when it comes to PlayStation. Thankfully, the community is stepping up, thanks to innovative ideas like this 3D… |
Kotaku Monday, January 10, 2022 11:55 AM  Sci-fi muder mystery Among Us saw its popularity soar again last month after it finally came to Xbox and PlayStation. On PS4 and PS5 specifically, it was the most downloaded game for December, beating out Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Call of Duty: Vanguard for the top spot. Nothing sus about that. |
Kotaku Monday, January 10, 2022 11:16 AM  As we get closer to Elden Ring's February 25 launch, footage of its character creator has leaked, and fans of the upcoming action-RPG think it looks dope. In fact, folks are saying it looks better than the character creators in FromSoftware's previous games, like Bloodborne and Dark Souls III. |
Kotaku Monday, January 10, 2022 9:51 AM  Take-Two, the publisher behind some of the biggest names in gaming like Grand Theft Auto and NBA 2K, today announced a deal to buy mobile game company Zynga for $12.7 billion. If the acquisition of the FarmVille creator goes through, it will mark the biggest sale in video game history. |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 1:49 PM  PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds - wait, sorry, I mean PUBG: Battlegrounds - is now free-to-play. Just don't expect to actually be able to, you know, play it yet. Servers are down for 38 hours of maintenance ahead of the official free launch on January 12, but you can go ahead and download the game ahead of the release. You can head over to Steam (or the Xbox or PlayStation stores) to grab PUBG for yourself and start downloading now. With maintenance expected to last 38 hours, PC servers should be back online at 11pm PST on January 11, or 3am EST / 8am GMT on January 12, giving you ample time to get ready to drop. (Console servers will be up one hour later worldwide, according to the patch notes.) The free-to-play release coincides with the launch of patch 15.2, which introduces an array of new tutorial and training options, including a bot match that pits you against 99 AI opponents. The other big addition is tactical gear, an option which lets you give up your primary weapon slot in favour of a powerful strategic gadget, like a drone or EMT gear. RELATED LINKS: PUBG new map, PUBG weapons, Play PUBG |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 1:09 PM  Phasmophobia's festive-themed decorations might have just been swept away with the ghost game's latest update, but there are still new features and changes to check out as we march into this new year. Kinetic Games has just dropped a new update that adds a handful of gameplay changes and fixes, among them a new feature that ranks a key evidence type by what's captured in it. In today's Phasmophobia patch - catchily titled 'Update v0.5.1.1' - there's a new feature that adds "a priority system for the photo evidence detection". This ranks the content of the photo evidence in the following priority order, which goes from top to bottom: ghost, bone, fingerprints, footprints, dead body, interactions, cursed items, dirty water. The beauty of this, it seems, is that you should find the most important subjects of your snaps will now be identified and given top billing more accurately. With photo evidence yielding monetary rewards in-game, and star ratings varying depending on what you snapped, this change could be really handy in streamlining the whole mechanic. For example, if you captured a photo of a ghost that also counts as a picture of an interaction, the game will now prize the fact that it was an image of a ghost over being one of a (lesser) interaction. RELATED LINKS: The best horror games on PC, The best VR games |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 12:53 PM  Just over two years after the last shake-up in Rainbow Six Siege's creative leadership, another big change is coming. Creative director Leroy Athanassoff has announced that he's leaving Siege to work on other projects at Ubisoft. Alexander Karpazis will be promoted from his position as art director into the creative director role. "I wanted to let you know that due to personal reasons, I will be leaving my role of creative director on Siege to pursue other opportunities at Ubisoft," Athanassoff says in a message to players. "This isn't a decision I make lightly - I love this game and this community, and I'm so proud of everything our team has accomplished together over the last two years - but I'm confident that it's the right one, and the team has given me their full support." "I'm truly thankful for Leroy's mentorship over the years," Karpazis says in the same post. "He's taught me what exemplary leadership, creativity, and passion look like in the position of creative director. Leroy's hard work will be visible in future seasons as the team and I prepare for one of the most ambitious years in Siege's history. I'm extremely humbled by the team's trust in me, and I hope to earn the trust of the community in my new role as well." RELATED LINKS: Rainbow Six Siege Year 5 operators, Best Rainbow Six Siege operators, Play Rainbow Six Siege |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 12:28 PM  Neverwinter's next module is nearly here. Dragonborn Vale comes to the DnD MMORPG's PC version tomorrow, signalling Valindra Shadowmantle and the Cult of the Dragon's move to bring "undeath" to dragons across Faerûn and beyond using an ancient artefact that's come into their possession. The module ushers in the new Adventure Zone, as well as Heroic Encounters, and even a grappling-hook mechanic that lets you traverse around the game's world in a whole new way - and we've now got our first good look at Dragonborn Vale up close. To fend off the Cult and protect the Sword Coast from its plans, players will need to gather with the allied factions of Protector's Enclave under the leadership of esteemed wizard Elminster Aumar. A voiceover introduces us to the story's setting - a mysterious, mountainous region "nestled in plain sight yet high enough to discourage prying eyes". There are bridges that divide the zone into the Sword Mountains' four distinctive areas, starting with Wyrmbone Marrows in the south, reaching up through Quellwater Tarn, Scaleblight Summit, and Whetstone Thicket. Leader Etrion has taken the Emerald Enclave - which players might remember from days of Neverwinter past - to Whetstone Thicket, which lies roughly to the northeast of the region revealed in the clip below. As its name suggests, this is a wooded region home to looming pine trees, stone cliffs, and mist. Think of Skyrim's yawning, rocky vales and you'll be close. RELATED LINKS: Play Neverwinter for free, D&D games, Best MMOs |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 1:02 PM  A Half-Life fan is working on a mod that gives Gordon Freeman the old heave-ho in favour of Spyro the Dragon. There are several demos for the mod on ModDB or the Half-Life: Year of the Dragon website. As ever, though, mod with caution and keep in mind that the mod isn't endorsed by Activision Blizzard or Valve. The Half-Life: Year of the Dragon mod has been in the works since 2018, though there's a good reason for that. As reported by Kotaku, this mod doesn't simply replace Freeman with the purple dragon but changes the way the game is played, too. Spyro is coming with his moveset from the original games, so players will be able to charge around and headbutt whatever's in the dragon's way. The mod will also add some extra abilities and items for variety alongside the tools for fans to build their own campaign. The story overview of the mod is that Spyro has jumped through a portal and has wound up stuck in the Black Mesa Research Facility. The modder says they don't plan on featuring the entire Half-Life campaign as it wouldn't be enjoyable. Instead, there'll be a hub world that's typical of a Spyro game with "ten or so" chapters to play through. |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 11:48 AM  Publisher Devolver DIgital teased the sudden launch of a brand-new Serious Sam game last week, and now we know what to expect. Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem is a standalone FPS game that takes Sam to the heart of Russia in his fight against General Brand and the Mental army, and it's set to launch later this month. Siberian Mayhem sounds like it'll be tight in scope, with only five levels, but the newly-listed Steam page notes side missions, a gang of new characters to meet, and plenty of opportunity for exploration, so it looks like there's more to those levels than just linear running and gunning. Though, of course, the trailer confirms there's plenty of running and gunning to be done, including weapons like the AK and a futuristic crossbow. There's no word on price yet, but Siberian Mayhem is due to launch on Steam on January 25. The game is a co-development project between the Serious Sam creators at Croteam and new Russian developer Timelock Studio. |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 12:12 PM  Monster Hunter Rise is the best Monster Hunter game to date. It maintains everything that makes World so fun to play, makes meaningful tweaks to the flow of combat, and adds plenty of its own flavour with Palamutes, new traversal mechanics, and gorgeous environments that are teeming with nods to Japanese folklore. And now it's on PC (you can buy it here, coincidentally) we can enjoy it all with the benefit of faster frame rates and higher resolutions. Rise kicks off in traditional Monster Hunter fashion: a dangerous phenomenon is making the local wildlife go berserk and it's up to you to fix it. This time you're up against 'the Rampage', which is causing enraged monsters to stampede in huge numbers, and it's headed towards your home village of Kamura. Despite being a newly minted hunter, the village chief has charged you with investigating what's causing the Rampage and stopping it before it threatens your home. Kamura acts as your main hub, and it's here where you'll pick up new quests, trade goods, craft new weapons and armour, and chat with fellow villagers. So far, so Monster Hunter. However, your village also has an area called the Buddy Plaza that's dedicated to your cadre of Palicoes, as well as the new Palamutes. While previous Monster Hunter games pair you with the cat-like Palicoes, Rise introduces us to Palamutes, faithful canine companions who double up as noble steeds and fierce warriors during hunts. Palamutes inject some much-needed pace into the more tedious parts of a hunt, reducing both the time it takes to chase monsters between areas and letting you sharpen tools while on the move. RELATED LINKS: Upcoming PC Games, Best PC RPGs |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 10:55 AM  Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two has announced plans to acquire Zynga, the developer of social games like Farmville and Words With Friends, in a record-setting deal worth $12.7 billion (£9.4 billion). The acquisition will be finalised some time before July, subject to approval by regulatory authorities. The acquisition makes Take-Two among the world's biggest publishers of mobile games, and the company plans to use the deal as a bridge into "growth markets" including India and the Middle East, according to a press release. That'll be helped along by Zynga's Chartboost advertising system and its "diverse array of titles that focus on many of the most popular genres in mobile gaming, including casual, hyper-casual, lifestyle, mid-core, puzzle, social casino, and sports games." "This strategic combination brings together our best-in-class console and PC franchises, with a market-leading, diversified mobile publishing platform that has a rich history of innovation and creativity," Take-Two CEO and chairman Strauss Zelnick says in the release. "Zynga also has a highly talented and deeply experienced team, and we look forward to welcoming them into the Take-Two family in the coming months." RELATED LINKS: GTA 5 mods, GTA 6, Buy GTA V |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 10:47 AM  For many gamers, videogames are not just a hobby, but a deeply rooted passion. Immersing ourselves in the worlds of our favourite world is one thing, but most of us have also had that moment of 'I would have done that differently' when playing certain campaigns, levels, or side quests. If you've always wanted to try your hand at game development, but didn't know where to start, Humble has you covered, with a year's access to GameMaker Studio 2 from just $2.54. GameMaker Studio 2 has opened the doors to the world of video game development for many over the years, with some of these games developing their own cult following. One example includes Cattails, the unique RPG game / animal simulation hybrid that puts you into the shoes of a cat living in the countryside along with a community of other cats, hunting, exploring and discovering secrets. Then there's Post Void, a vibrant and fast-paced FPS game made in the same mould Doom and Wolfenstein 3D. If you're looking for some inspiration, both of these games, along with six others that were created in Game Maker Studio 2, are included in the bundle. And that's not the only one. Running concurrently are the Game Dev GUI Goodness Bundle, which provides art that you can use for user interfaces within your own game and other assets. Meanwhile, if you want to hone your digital art skills, the Learn to Create Game Art in Blender Bundle gives you access to various courses in game development, including courses on pixel art, 3D modelling and even one on making a career out of game development. |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 12:24 PM  Want to know what the best Fortnite skins in Chapter 3 Season 1 are? The latest season of Fortnite is finally here, and with it comes a host of changes to the game as well as plenty of new skins. You can explore the brand new map, go on a winning streak wearing the Fortnite Crown, and use Spider-Man's web-shooters to traverse the island in style. Fortnite is no stranger to crossover characters, but Epic kicked things up a gear with the introduction of NPCs in Chapter 2 Season 5. The Mandalorian plus Grogu, Predator, and even Ellen Ripley from Alien have all debuted in the battle royale game. Season 6 took things a step further, throwing Neymar and Lara Croft into the fray, while Season 7 saw Rick, Morty, and Superman make their Fortnite debuts. It's easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of characters Epic adds to Fortnite – if you've taken a break from the game and want to know who Epic will add to the Fortnite skin roster this season, we've got you covered. Chapter 3 Season 1 kicks off with Spider-Man, but stay tuned to this guide as The Rock, sorry, The Foundation, will be making his way to the game soon. RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 11:09 AM  Hacking and slashing your way through hordes of enemies with an oversized sword in hand is one of videogaming's greatest delights. Sword games can strive for realism, both in their combat and setting, or set out to be ludicrous power fantasies – there are no hard and fast rules here, which makes it all rather exciting. So given that it's an extremely broad genre, you might well be having a tough time finding the best of the bunch. That's precisely why we've collated a handy list that spans all types of sword games, from 2D co-op titles and hack 'n' slash actioners to VR rhythm games and expansive sandbox RPGs. Regardless of whatever type of sword games you enjoy, you're sure to find something here that takes your fancy. We've also tried to get a nice mix of single-player and multiplayer games, just in case you have a strong preference for either. And so let's get to it! Here are the best sword games on PC in no particular order. RELATED LINKS: Vermintide 2 release date, Vermintide 2 Chaos, Vermintide 2 careers |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 11:12 AM  Survival games have exploded over the past few years. The Steam charts are filled with all kinds of examples, including classic survival horror games and new hardcore survival sims. To help any bewildered adventurers, we've gathered together the best survival games to help you pick and choose which emergent stories and unexpected adventures to undertake. There are a great many excellent survival titles out there, a huge percentage of which are unfinished Early Access projects - though there are also plenty of cheap-and-nasty cash-ins. Our guide will help you seek out only the best ones, like a survivor scanning abandoned cupboards for beans. If you've got the grit to outlast the likes of the terrifying The Long Dark or the underwater wonder of Subnautica, our picks will help steer you towards the (not so) safe pastures of the best survival games on PC. Whether you like surviving the horrors of war or you're into the new breed of hunger and disease management games, get ready to endure agony and plenty of pain in these scintillating survival adventures. RELATED LINKS: Ark dinosaurs taming guide, Ark mods, Ark console commands |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 9:19 AM  Despite plans to launch the GeForce RTX 3050 and RTX 3090 Ti GPUs in a few weeks time, it appears that Nvidia is set to reveal yet another graphics card as early as tomorrow. The RTX 3080 12GB was previously thought to be indefinitely postponed, but sources close to Wccftech claim we'll get our first official look at the card on January 11. If the RTX 3080 is revealed tomorrow, it will be the second Nvidia GPU in recent memory to release with a minimal amount of fanfare. As such, we're concerned that this card will suffer the same fate as the RTX 2060 12GB, with a reveal and release that's nothing short of a disappointing mess. From its December launch onwards, the RTX 2060 12GB has remained hard to find, with Nvidia compounding availability issues by deciding not to manufacture a Founders Edition at the last minute. Hopefully, interest from board partners like Gigabyte, who were previously rumoured to have 16 custom designs on the cards for the RTX 3080 12GB and RTX 3070 Ti 16GB, can help alleviate supply issues. That said, the ongoing chip shortage and continued interest from crypto miners in the best graphics cards will undoubtedly have a large impact. RELATED LINKS: RTX 2070 Super review, RTX 2060 Super review, Best graphics card |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 8:06 AM  2022 is here, League of Legends fans, which means another year packed with gameplay updates, new champions to welcome to the MOBA game, and plenty of new skins. League of Legends patch 12.1 has headed to live servers, bringing a handful of item and champ changes and some snazzy new Elderwood skins. Now, it's time to see what the second patch of the Season 12 League of Legends patch schedule will bring. The big news for 12.2 is the arrival of brand-new champion, Zeri. It seems she might have made a slightly premature debut as her universe and biography pages (which went live January 4) appear to have now been taken down, though we have an idea of what she's all about from the details that were offered in these when live. As reported by Surrenderat20, Zeri will be known as The Spark of Zaun, and will be a marksman champ who "channels her electric magic to charge herself and her custom-crafted gun". We don't know anything about her abilities beyond a few hints in the bio and universe info, but you can check out a fuller description in Zeri's section below. Patch 12.2 also brings a whole bunch of new champion skins. Akshan and Janna are getting Crystal Rose skins, while Elise is getting a Withered Rose style. Then there are plenty of Porcelain and Firecracker skins to go around for others. You can take a look at all of these in the notes below. RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends patch 12.2, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 10:31 AM  Looking for a list of the best hacking games on PC? Game developers have long valued the 'hacker ethic' — the will and skill to grab a game by the scruff of its code, rip it apart, and put the pieces together in a new way. Id Software prioritized the nascent modding community when they were creating Doom, Valve courted it from Half-Life onward and the entirety of the MOBA genre stems from folks futzing with Warcraft III. Of course, most players are just that: players. We see numbers and letters in a line of code; not meaning. But, there's a lineage of games that have sought to deliver the fantasy of being in complete command of a computer's functions; of using that control to wreak destruction, or to avert it. Some of these games present a simulation of hacking, with the player inputting real lines of code. Others, though, abstract hacking to the point that it becomes a magical ability you can use with the press of a button. We like both, and you'll find both represented in our hacking games list below. |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 11:30 AM  There's nothing quite like escaping into another world, immersing yourself in its history and people, and getting to grips with your new virtual life. Fantasy games are especially good at offering these sorts of experiences, but the genre is so packed with great adventures that it can be hard to pinpoint where exactly to place your attention. Luckily for you, we've put together this list of the best fantasy games on PC. As always, we want to highlight a varied selection of titles, from mammoth RPGs to 2D action-platformers. There's even a sports game in the mix this time around. And please don't worry if we've missed your favourite fantasy game – there's every chance that it could be added at a later time. So, whether you're looking to slay some dragons in a sprawling open world or try something a little stranger, we've got you covered with our list of the best fantasy games on PC. All you need is a sense of adventure and the patience for copious amounts of lore. Let's go! RELATED LINKS: The Witcher 3 mods, The Witcher 4 news, Play The Witcher 3 |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 10, 2022 12:57 PM  These days, you can't shake a stick without bouncing brown beams around the room. Raytracing has been a hot high-end graphics trend for a few years, with new games boasting support for the complex lighting simulators and old games being retrofitted with shine. This year, a new Half-Life mod will add raytracing support to Valve's seminal shooter, and even as someone usually perfectly happy with old games looking old, I think it doesn't look half-bad. See for yourself in the new video, below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 10, 2022 12:24 PM  The RPS team is expanding! With Imogen's departure at the end of last year, RPS is now looking for a new News Reporter to join us - and you can apply right here. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 10, 2022 11:50 AM  The first-paced first-person face-shooting of Serious Sam 4 will soon spread to Siberia in a standalone expansion, publishers Devolver Digital announced today. Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem will launch on the 25th of January, boasting newness including new missions, new monsters, new weapons, new vehicles, and more. See some of the violence in the announcement trailer, below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 10, 2022 11:03 AM  As we've already seen from the demo, the PC version of Monster Hunter Rise spruces itself up considerably from the Nintendo Switch original. It's not a match for Monster Hunter World on overall visual fidelity and detail, but the upside is that it's easy to go a-huntin' at high frame rates even if you're on low end hardware. To whit, Monster Hunter Rise's PC requirements go even lower than World's, only asking for a GT 1030 or Radeon RX 550 at minimum. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 10, 2022 11:00 AM  After the roaring success of Monster Hunter: World back in 2018, the idea that the next big PC entry in Capcom's dino pants craft 'em up is a game that originally started life on the Nintendo Switch is bound to ruffle a few feathers. But far from being a step down from World, Monster Hunter Rise is every bit its equal - and Capcom's stellar work with this PC port has given it a much-needed buff and polish to really make it shine. Not only does Rise offer the same seamless and expansive environments as World, but it also adds a few new twists to make tracking down its titular titans even more enjoyable. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 10, 2022 10:59 AM  Zynga, the company whose games made being Facebook friends with your family even more annoying, are selling to Take-Two. The owners of Rockstar and 2K plan to buy up Zynga shares in a deal that'll value the company at $12.7 billion (£9.4b). Take-Two hope to use Zynga's social and mobile expertise to make more games based on their games. Sure sure, #business and all, but I'd rather spend that much money on 9.8 billion Greggs sausage rolls instead of Grand Theft Autoville or something. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 10, 2022 10:59 AM  One of the presents I got for Christmas this year was a copy of PS5 exclusive Spider-Man: Miles Morales. I had about a week where I was completely by myself this year, and I spent it being Spidey and self-yeeting around New York. It's a great game on many levels, and I especially liked that one of the outfits you can unlock through story missions is a scarf and ear warmers. Mostly though, it's just made me think that web-swinging is the most fun way to get around in games, and more games should do it. By "more games", I mean "every game". |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 10, 2022 10:34 AM  I briefly posted before the new year about WorldBox - God Simulator, and Graham wrote about it over the weekend, too. It is a world simulation game that has no resource costs or goals, just simulated events. You make a world, plop some animals and fantasy races into it (and if you want, a bunch of dragons and wizards) and see what happens. I cannot stop playing it. And I wanted to give some more detailed examples of how the simulation works, especially if you just leave it running with little intervention. I am a WorldBox scientist, you see (though merely a BSc at the moment), and my first experiments suggest that every civilisation, along a long enough time scale, is basically doomed. Big 2022 energy. In the case of WorldBox, this may be because at some stage the scientist running the experiment will get bored and drop in e.g. a tornado. That's okay, because there are almost infinite experiments to run. I hope that isn't how the simulation I am living in is being run. Oh no. Don't think about it. |
Twinfinite Monday, January 10, 2022 12:52 PM ***Warning the following video contains major spoilers for Attack on Titan. We'd recommend simply listening to the video instead of watching it if you haven't seen up until the events of Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2.*** After what feels like an eternity, Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2 finally arrived […] The post Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2 Opening "The Rumbling" Is an Absolute Metal Banger appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Monday, January 10, 2022 12:36 PM With only a few days left till the premiere of the next installment in the Scream franchise, horror fans are sitting on the edge of their seats in anticipation of getting to see the return of Ghostface, Gale, Dewey, and Sidney. As a means of celebrating the upcoming release of the film, Paramount allowed well-known […] The post Youtubers Dead Meat Explore the House in Scream as It Looks Today appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Monday, January 10, 2022 12:31 PM Today, Devolver Digital announced Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem, a "stand-alone expansion" to the series will be launching exclusively on Steam. This announcement also comes with a release date, January 25 2022. You certainly read that right, just announced today and will be out in a tiny bit over two weeks. Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem is […] The post Serious Sam Getting Stand-Alone Expansion Titled Siberian Mayhem appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Monday, January 10, 2022 12:06 PM EastAsiaSoft made a surprise announcement, revealing that the newly-announced Genkai Tokki: Seven Pirates H by Felistella is actually coming west. The post Genkai Tokki: Seven Pirates H for Nintendo Switch Coming West Courtesy of EastAsiaSoft appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Monday, January 10, 2022 12:04 PM Riot Games has supported Valorant with a steady stream of new content since its launch in 2020, but new lore highlighting the relationships between each of its various Agents has been few and far between. So, every time there's a new cinematic it's hugely exciting, and for the upcoming launch of Episode 4 there's a […] The post Valorant 'Warm Up' Cinematic Sets the Tone For Episode 4 appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Monday, January 10, 2022 11:48 AM We may be sinking into 2022, but that just means we're at the start of announcing Twinfinite's 2021 best of picks across all genres. It's time to buckle up and maybe pick a new game to play. Every RPG on on our best of list is a massive adventure, but they all have a common […] The post Best RPGs of 2021 appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Monday, January 10, 2022 11:44 AM Navigating your way up to the top of Maze Bank in GTA V and GTA Online has become an insane competition of one-upmanship over the years, as players do their best to reach the helipad of this skyscraper in the craziest ways. Despite having seen some pretty amazing attempts of the years, though, I'm not […] The post GTA Online Player Lands on Maze Bank From Mount Chiliad appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Monday, January 10, 2022 11:30 AM It's finally award season here at Twinfinite! Over the month of January we're going to look back at our favorite games of 2021. We'll also be taking the time to celebrate some of the strongest voice acting performances in games throughout the year, from the field of modern combat to space-faring adventures. These are the best […] The post Best Voice Actors of 2021 appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Monday, January 10, 2022 10:00 AM It's award season here at Twinfinite. Throughout the month of January, we'll be taking a look at the very best games from 2021, and in this post, we'll be revealing the big winner of the best sports & racing game 2021 category. Voted on by our staff, these were the games that did things a […] The post Best Sports & Racing Games of 2021 appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Monday, January 10, 2022 8:11 AM Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption publisher Take-Two Interaction has today announced the acquisition of Zynga, the mobile game publisher behind titles such as Dragon City, Monster Legends, Top Eleven, Two Dots, and WWE SuperCard. The two companies' combined value of $12.7 billion now creates one of the largest publicly traded interactive entertainment companies in the world. […] The post Take-Two Interactive Has Acquired Mobile Developer Zynga appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Siliconera Monday, January 10, 2022 2:00 PM This trailer offers a look at the Hisui region and its various Pokemon. The post Pokemon Legends Arceus Trailer Shows Off the Hisui Region appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 10, 2022 1:00 PM The next Genshin Impact chibigurumi plush characters to appear in Japan will be Mondstadt's Albedo and Klee and Liyue's Ganyu and Xiao. The post More Genshin Impact Chibigurumi Character Plush About to Appear appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 10, 2022 12:00 PM While the cast hasn't been announced yet, Sega revealed the Sonic Frontiers voice acting and subtitle languages. The post Sonic Frontiers Voice Acting and Subtitle Languages Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 10, 2022 11:30 AM Ahead of the Alchemy Stars Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid event, details about all five characters who will appear were revealed. The post Alchemy Stars Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Characters Detailed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 10, 2022 11:00 AM In August 2022, the Street Fighter series will turn 35, and Capcom shared the official art for its 35th anniversary logo. The post Street Fighter 35th Anniversary Logo Appears appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 10, 2022 10:30 AM The Genkai Tokki: Seven Pirates Vita game is heading to the Switch worldwide as Seven Pirates H. People can get digital or physical copies. The post Seven Pirates H Switch English Version Announced appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 10, 2022 10:00 AM The Genshin Impact Alps web event Enchanting Journey of Snow and Stars passed its goal, and a Teleport Waypoint lighting ceremony is coming. The post Genshin Impact Alps Web Event Lighting Ceremony is This Week appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 10, 2022 8:00 AM Madam Ch'en goes on Holungday! The post Arknights Dossoles Holiday Anniversary Event Previewed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Monday, January 10, 2022 2:00 PM Confront your Destiny Fans of the legendary cult franchise Valis would do well to shift themselves over to the Limited... The post Valis: The Fantasm Soldier pre-orders live at Limited Run Games appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, January 10, 2022 1:00 PM A team of Serious Sam modders worked with Croteam to put together this new experience Some new Serious Sam is on the way. And... The post Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem is a standalone expansion arriving this month appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, January 10, 2022 12:30 PM The Smash logo is a fine representation of the Switch era I've always toyed with the idea of getting a... The post This fan-created steel Switch dock is slick appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, January 10, 2022 12:00 PM Rough start to Street Fighter V's twilight year Capcom has announced that it has decided it will be canceling the... The post Capcom Cup 2021 canceled due to rising COVID-19 numbers appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, January 10, 2022 11:30 AM Nintendo Switch maintenance starts tonight, then picks back up on January 12 It's Nintendo Switch maintenance time! You knew it... The post PSA: Nintendo Switch maintenance is happening this week, be prepared appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, January 10, 2022 10:00 AM More details for patch 6.1 and beyond Looking for the next big Final Fantasy XIV announcement following the release of... The post The next big Final Fantasy XIV announcement is coming in February appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, January 10, 2022 8:45 AM Mobile giant joins Take-Two portfolio In a clash of the titans, publisher Take-Two Interactive has announced that it has acquired... The post Take-Two to acquire Zynga in staggering $12.7 billion deal appeared first on Destructoid. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, January 10, 2022 2:00 PM  It's been some time since we were treated to a Valorant cinematic. Not an agent reveal cinematic, but a lore revealing one. The previous cinematic, Duality, revealed a lot about the world of Riot Games' tactical shooter. More accurately, the worlds. This latest Valorant Episode 4 cinematic trailer, Warm Up, is less of a revelation, but it's always enjoyable to see the agents interacting with one another. I expected to see Valorant's new Episode 4 agent, Neon, stepping into the cinematic to show off her lightning moves. But alas, she doesn't feature. If you missed the reveal trailer for Neon, you can check it out here to see her abilities in action. The short of it is she's fast, can shoot lightning from her fingers, and has the ability to slide around corners at high speed. Valorant Episode 3 ends on January 11. So, Episode 4, which will be titled Disruption, should release immediately after that. Along with the new agent, Episode 4 will include some map changes, agent balanc... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, January 10, 2022 1:30 PM  The Armored Core series is one of the most iconic mecha franchises in gaming, but it has been almost a decade since the last main series installment leaving its future unclear. That is, until today. A recent consumer survey sent out by developer FromSoftware appears to have leaked the existence of an Armored Core 6. The screenshots were posted on the Resetera forums by user Red Liquorice. They explained in the post that they had taken part in "a consumer survey about a new Armoured Core game with a description, screenshots, and two 30 second-ish videos of gameplay." This original post appeared on Saturday with a follow-up post today revealing the screenshots. Is Armored Core 6 in the works? The text section of the post describes the upcoming game as "a TPS (third-person shooter) mecha action title." It will take place on the planet Bashtar, with the story centered around an unknown substance that once caused a cosmic catastrophe that engulfed the surro... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, January 10, 2022 1:00 PM  People have been forced to make some big changes over the past couple of years with the pandemic still raging around the globe. Many now work remote to avoid the risks that come with going to a potentially hazardous workplace. It's more than understandable and actually has been beneficial for some people. However, it isn't necessarily a long-term solution for many, and that's a problem. But Air-Clenz's anti-germ monitor could solve that problem. At CES 2022, Air-Clenz, an air purification company, revealed its idea for an anti-germ monitor that filters the air. It's an interesting idea and certainly makes sense. Monitors are pretty gross when you think about it, especially since they can collect all sorts of germs from throughout the day. From coughs and sneezes, to simply breathing on your display, you're unknowingly spreading a load of germs around the place. Keeping the airways clean Air-Clenz's concept for an anti-germ monitor is ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, January 10, 2022 12:30 PM  The launch of Call of Duty: Vanguard Season One saw the debut of Warzone Pacific and the highly anticipated Caldera map. Also, the integration saw the weapon pool expand and add even more weapons to choose from. So far, the MP40 has been the front-runner in the secondary weapon meta. However, there are plenty of other powerful submachine guns to choose from. One option is the Type 100, and applying the best attachments will allow you to build a dominant class to take to your next Warzone Pacific match. Already, the Type 100 has a respectable amount accuracy and control to its name. This class will focus on bumping up the damage and range to make the weapon as deadly as possible. Similarly, accuracy will be maximized to take advantage of the added damage. Call of Duty: Warzone Pacific Type 100 class Muzzle: Mercury Silencer Barrel: Shiraishi 374mm Underbarrel: Carver Foregrip Stock: Shiraishi T100 Magazine: Russian Short 36 Round Mags Ammunition Type: Lengthened Rear Grip: Fa... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, January 10, 2022 11:00 AM  Monster Hunter Rise is kind of weird when placed directly beside Monster Hunter World. There's more variety to the monsters, but the game doesn't demand nearly as much of your time. It's also a port of a Switch game, so it doesn't look as good as the previous in certain ways. People have been playing World game on PC for a while now, and may find the visual differences jarring. The game itself also feels lighter and breezier, with plenty of new mechanics and lots of the trademark action the series is known for. Rise is also a great port, all things considered. Let's get hunting. Right off the bat, the aesthetic of Monster Hunter Rise is decidedly Japanese (even more so than usual). You create your hunter and are dropped into Kamura Village. A horde of monsters, led by a single super-strong monster that strengthens itself by eating its members, is periodically attacking the village. It's up to you and, well, everyone else playing the game, to figh... |
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, January 10, 2022 2:28 PM The deaconess of the Church of Favonius, Barbara Pegg, is also Mondstadt's popular Shining Idol. Some say her angelic voice contains a magical healing energy that can lift people's moods. Barbara is probably the best 4-star healer you can easily get for your team. Although her kit mainly focuses on healing the party, she can […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, January 10, 2022 1:40 PM Skyscrapers are tall and magnificent structures that allow more people to gather in smaller areas. Thanks to their height and multiple floors, they save plenty of space. There aren't specific buildings called "skyscrapers" in Cities: Skylines but don't worry; there's something close enough. The answer to getting skyscrapers in Cities: Skyline is to build high-density […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, January 10, 2022 12:27 PM The Bastion is a Kinetic Fusion Rifle in Destiny 2, and with its Kinetic damage, you can hurt enemies through their elemental shields. To get this weapon, you'll have to play through a series of quests before the firearm is yours. If you're not sure about which ones they are, you're in luck. Since there […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, January 10, 2022 11:28 AM Traversing the harsh world of Black Desert Online can take a long time on foot. But that's what mounts are for, right? Unfortunately, even though they're essential because the game has no fast travel, you don't get them for free. If you're looking into acquiring a horse in Black Desert Online, you've come to the […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, January 10, 2022 10:30 AM Marvel Strike Force has a sizeable roster of playable characters to deploy in battle. Initially, there weren't many methods to customize them, but after late 2020, everything changed. The developers introduced the Iso-8 system, and now you can modify your characters as you see fit. If you're not sure how the Iso-8 mechanics work, you're […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, January 10, 2022 8:50 AM Stamina is pretty much the only limiting factor on how fast you can progress in Guardian Tales. The reasoning for its existence is pretty simple. Developers have to curb players' growth or encourage them to spend money for faster run-throughs. While the stamina system is pretty straightforward, you can use a few tricks to maximize […] |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, January 10, 2022 12:53 PM There could be a lot to showcase. The post New PlayStation State of Play Potentially In February – Rumor appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, January 10, 2022 12:15 PM Time to jump back into your Mech. The post New Armored Core Possibly In The Works – Rumor appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
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Level Up Monday, January 10, 2022 12:55 PM InnerSloth closed out 2021 with a bang as Among Us was the top PlayStation 5… |
Level Up Monday, January 10, 2022 12:02 PM Netflix is developing a "Scott Pilgrim" anime with creator and graphic novel artist Bryan Lee… |
Level Up Monday, January 10, 2022 11:01 AM The Riddler is an infamous Batman villain and one of the smartest in the world's… |
Level Up Monday, January 10, 2022 10:13 AM Elden Ring is seemingly the hype train that just won't stop and with less than… |
Level Up Monday, January 10, 2022 9:20 AM Techland announced over the weekend that Dying Light 2 Stay Human will take 500 hours… |
Gaming on PC Monday, January 10, 2022 11:04 AM Croteam and Timelock Studio revealed today that Serious Sam 4 is getting a standalone expansion, titled Siberian Mayhem and due for release on January 25th. Read more after the jump. |