GamersHeroes Monday, January 31, 2022 10:10 AM See the Silent Soldier Leona's classic DLC costume with the latest trailer for SNK's The King of Fighters XV. The post The King of Fighters XV Classic Leona DLC Costume Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Monday, January 31, 2022 1:20 PM  A championship on the line. A move so cold and calculated it has to be a troll (probably). A vitriolic fanbase armed with keyboards and anonymous screen names. And you thought these sorts of things only happened in video games. But even chess, a turn-based strategy game first released for wooden boards some 1,500… |
Kotaku Monday, January 31, 2022 1:04 PM  Sony has responded to Microsoft's record-shattering deal to buy Activision Blizzard with acquisition news of its own, announcing today it plans to buy Destiny 2-maker Bungie for $3.6 billion. |
Kotaku Monday, January 31, 2022 12:40 PM  Pokémon do not mess around in the ancient Hisui region. Life might not be nasty, brutish, and short, but it's far from breezy in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. That's especially evident in some of its more RNG-based side-quests, where hard work and determination can't overcome bad luck. Arceus does a lot right, but forcing… |
Kotaku Monday, January 31, 2022 12:05 PM  In 1994, Andy Davidson had an idea. That idea was to take the infinitely copied mid-70s Tektronix 4051 game, Artillery, but do it with cartoon worms. Then-developer Team17 snapped it up, called it Worms, and have since wrung out every last drop of miserable profit from the mediocre idea ever since. So of course… |
Kotaku Monday, January 31, 2022 11:55 AM  I've found my mortal enemy in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and no, it's not the surly-faced captain who threatened to leave me to die in the wilds. It's the guy standing right outside of her office. You know who I'm talking about. It's Bagin, the guy who offers to expand your inventory–for a price. |
PCGamesN Monday, January 31, 2022 1:33 PM  Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a deal with Bungie to purchase the Destiny studio for $3.6 billion USD. Bungie will run as an "independent subsidiary" of Sony, and will remain a multiplatform studio. According to a report from GamesIndustry.biz, Bungie will be run by a board of directors "consisting of current CEO and chairman Pete Parsons and the rest of the studio's current management team". In an FAQ addressed to players, Bungie says there are no changes to the Destiny 2 roadmap through 2024 (including the Witch Queen release date) as a result of the planned deal, and the game will remain multiplatform, with no platform-exclusive content planned for The Witch Queen. (Cross-play will not be affected, either.) Bungie says its future games will continue to be self-published and multiplatform, as well. "With SIE's support," Bungie says in a news post, "the most immediate change you will see is an acceleration in hiring talent across the entire studio to support our ambitious vision. If this speaks to you, and you want to help us put a dent in the universe, we are hiring across all disciplines for Destiny 2 and for all new worlds beyond." RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2: Beyond Light review, Destiny 2 exotics, Play Destiny 2 |
PCGamesN Monday, January 31, 2022 12:39 PM  Josef Fares, director of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, A Way Out, and It Takes Two, might best be known for saying "fuck the Oscars" back at The Game Awards 2017, but his latest game might just become Oscar-eligible. Hazelight Studios is working with dj2 Entertainment to adapt It Takes Two "for film and television", according to a new report from Variety. dj2 is a production company focused on screen adaptations of videogames. The company brought Sonic the Hedgehog's live-action adaptations to life, and the writers on both those films - Pat Casey and Josh Miller - are working on the adaptation of It Takes Two, too. Whether It Takes Two becomes a film or TV series remains to be seen, and no studio or network has picked it up yet, though Variety reports that the property is "currently the subject of a multi-party bidding war". dj2 has also picked up the rights for everything from Disco Elysium to Sleeping Dogs, and few of those adaptations have yet seen the light of day. |
PCGamesN Monday, January 31, 2022 12:25 PM  The latest patch for historic strategy game Grand Tactician: The Civil War gives the AI a brain boost, both in the way it handles tactical battlefield command and its approach to the grand campaign. It's a "wagonload of AI," as the developers have described it, and it should make for more challenging, interesting campaigns going forward. As strategy editor Joe Robinson noted in his impressions on Grand Tactician, the AI can feel a bit befuddled at times, both on the battlefield and in the war planning department. Version 1.04, which is out now, addresses some of these issues with more intelligent AI recruiting and troop assignments. The enemy general will now send reinforcements to areas under threat a bit more aggressively, and it'll do more fleet construction too - so keep a close eye on your coasts, because the enemy will be watching for areas that are poorly guarded. During battles, expect to see more initial artillery bombardment while the AI waits for its reinforcements to arrive and form up. It will order troops to advance more often, and do a better job of waiting for everyone to get into position before actually committing to an attack. It should also do a better job of keeping its commander units a safe distance from engagements and enemy units in general. |
PCGamesN Monday, January 31, 2022 11:57 AM  The gameplay trailer for Apex Legends: Defiance has arrived, and alongside that EA and Respawn have revealed the first official details on the new legend's abilities. (They don't bear any resemblance to the leaks, for the record.) While we'll have to wait for the Season 12 release date to see how it's balanced in-game, it looks like she's getting one of Apex Legends' more controversial ability types: a wallhack. Mad Maggie's passive is called Warlord's Ire, which allows you to "temporarily highlight enemies you've damaged, and move faster with a shotgun". So yes, it seems Maggie is the recipient of yet another recon ability. The highlight doesn't seem to be visible in the gameplay trailer, however, so it might be a fairly subtle effect. Maggie's tactical also seems to mitigate the concept of walls, as Riot Drill will "fire a drill that burns enemies through obstacles". That effect is visible in the trailer, as is her ultimate, Wrecking Ball, which lets you "throw a ball that releases speed-boosting pads and detonates near enemies". RELATED LINKS: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends map guide |
PCGamesN Monday, January 31, 2022 11:35 AM  Virtual reality boasts many virtues, and Resident Evil 4's VR resurrection gives one of the best horror games a second wind. Since its release, fans of the series have been embracing Capcom and Armature Studios' bananas approach to survival gameplay, and the game's first post-launch update comes with a bunch of comfortable tweaks. Rather than adding new content to Resident Evil 4 on the Oculus Quest 2, Armature Studios' first overhaul focuses on mobility, comfort, and enhanced gameplay. For starters, you can now steer protagonist Leon Kennedy using hand movements, and players can reassign movement to either the left or right controller. The Quest 4 version of Resident Evil 4 is now also more accessible, as you can now adjust waist and chest height parameters to suit your personal needs. The update also reintroduces the ability to change your laser sight colour, something that is possible in other PC versions of the game via modding. RELATED LINKS: Best horror games on PC |
PCGamesN Monday, January 31, 2022 11:33 AM  There are currently 48 Genshin Impact characters available, so there's no shortage of candidates for your dream team. But with so many different weapon, elementals, talents, ascension bonuses, and constellations upgrades, finding your favourites can be challenging. In truth, it is difficult to find a truly bad Genshin Impact character. While base stats and elemental abilities are important, the value of a character also depends on personal playstyle, available weapons and artifacts, and team composition. That being said, if your favourite character is in C tier or below, you may struggle to get past some of the more challenging Spiral Abyss floors. Don't worry too much if your favourite character is on one of the lower tiers; you can still make it work with our recommended Genshin Impact builds. In general, being on the highest tiers mean that the character is the best in their role, is not too difficult to build, and performs well regardless of teammates. Being on a lower tier means that there are better alternatives, or the character needs a very specific build or team to shine. Just to note, the characters are not ranked within their own tier, and with that out of the way, let's take a look at our ranking of characters in our Genshin Impact tier list! RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Monday, January 31, 2022 11:20 AM  A new major update is out now for Cold War-era city-building game Workers and Resources: Soviet Republic that adds the long-awaited crime and justice system. As fans might well expect, it's full of new schedules to manage, vehicle fleets to set up, and government buildings to construct and run. As with the government loyalty update last year, which added secret police and orphanages, this new update adds an entirely new dimension to Workers and Resources' simulation. Now, in addition to happiness and loyalty, individual citizens have a 'criminality' behaviour trait, a variable that determines how likely they are to commit crimes. To manage this, you can now build police stations, regional courthouses, and prisons, each of which provides a new menu for fine-tuning your approach to crime. In the courthouse, you can set staffing levels and determine sentence lengths for minor and severe crimes, while the prison gives you the option to use detainee labour for your more ambitious construction projects. Naturally, there are new police cars, trucks, and vans available now to move officers and prisoners from point A to B as well. |
PCGamesN Monday, January 31, 2022 11:07 AM  Want to know what the best Warzone Pacific guns are? The Warzone integration with Vanguard introduces drastic changes to the game, including a new Warzone map set in the Pacific, and over 30 Vanguard weapons to play with. While Verdansk may not be around anymore, the guns from Modern Warfare and Black Ops Cold War remain in the battle royale game, but they're only accessible in specific modes. The Cold War to Warzone integration had a number of teething problems when it launched back in December 2020. As a result, some of the weapon attachments featured incorrect stats which caused balancing issues. Each Cold War weapon needed tuning before they launched in Warzone - for several seasons, Cold War guns were either far too powerful or completely unusable. Warzone Pacific is currently split into two types of mode which feature Vanguard weapons only, or every weapon ever released in Warzone. We've split the list of the best Warzone Pacific guns into two sections - this should make things easier for players interested in both modes. |
PCGamesN Monday, January 31, 2022 11:04 AM  Respawn Entertainment has given us a glimpse at how Apex Legends' upcoming limited-time mode Control works. While we've got the gist of Defiance's new content so far, the new gameplay trailer gives us a peep at how things will look in full flow when the season lands. The way Control works is reasonably intuitive. Two teams of nine players fight to control three zones to rack up points for their team. The longer you keep a zone locked down, the more points you get. Once the match ends, though, the team with the most points wins. While Apex Legends' main battle royale mode tasks you with reviving teammates, you won't have to worry about that here as you spawn back in after being knocked out of the fight. Individual players can also stand out for their performance through a 'fan-rating' system. The Apex Games are a televised blood sport in-game, so we imagine racking up kills is how you'll storm the leaderboards. We also get some story snippets in the trailer. Control comes from the mind of Eduardo Silva, who plays a prominent role in the previous trailer, which explains why Olympus will look banged up next season. He's also Octance's dad, though he's more closely tied to the new character Mad Maggie in the current story. RELATED LINKS: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends map guide |
PCGamesN Monday, January 31, 2022 11:13 AM  Looking for the best tower defense games on PC? For a time, the humble tower defense game was one of the most popular genres out there. They may appear to be simple strategy games for more casual players, but fans would call them accessible tactical titles that require sharp reflexes, a sharper mind, and quick improvisation. Their accessibility comes from how deceptively straightforward they are - at least to begin with. A horde of enemies comes from specific directions across a small arena and the player has to improvise a set of appropriate defenses - using scant resources - to deal with them. Enemies become tougher and more numerous as the game progresses, but the player gets access to better equipment to deal with them too. They're also highly addictive, which is why there remains a steady influx of tower defense titles - they even pop up in other genres too, such as the entertaining den defense minigame in Assassin's Creed Revelations. While the genre often veers towards smartphone and tablet gaming, there are still many fantastic tower defense games on PC right now. Here's the best of the best. |
PCGamesN Monday, January 31, 2022 10:25 AM  Gwent has appeared in a couple of forms so far. The popular card game first popped up in The Witcher 3 as a minigame you could play in all kinds of spots across the Continent, and a fully fledged standalone game suitably titled Gwent: The Witcher Card Game followed in late 2018. Now, it seems fans are getting yet another offering - this time in a standalone, single-player game that's reportedly due to arrive later in 2022. That's according to a report by IGN which reveals the new single-player Gwent game is codenamed Project Golden Nekker - an amusing working title given those pesky little critters hardly earn themselves the honour of being gilded in both The Witcher 2 and 3. The site reports that development of the game is currently being handled by CD Projekt Red's Gwent team and it sounds like it'll be something of a departure from the game players know. It'll offer a "captivating single-player experience", the site says, that's different to previous versions of Gwent. It'll also apparently be totally standalone, which means you can pick it up and get started when it launches without needing to own any previous versions of Gwent. RELATED LINKS: Best CCGs, Gwent system requirements, Gwent decks |
PCGamesN Monday, January 31, 2022 10:24 AM  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 31, 2022 10:17 AM  Elden Ring will use Easy Anti-Cheat on PC to combat online hackers, according to the games EULA. The news follows a recent Dark Souls 3 PvP security exploit that prompted Bandai Namco to temporarily disable multiplayer servers across the entire Souls trilogy. Spotted by hzy980512 on Reddit, the EULA now lists the anti-cheat solution under its "third-party software", and says "EAC will monitor the Hardware, analyze the Game binaries and scan Hardware memory for the purpose of detecting and preventing cheating in the Game." Naturally, this means the software will boot up in tangent with Fromsoftware's latest RPG on gaming PCs, whether you like it or not. Developed by Epic Games, Easy Anti-Cheat is included with many of the best PC games, including Fortnite and Apex Legends. Elden Ring will be the first Soulsborne game to use anti-cheat software of any kind, the likes of Dark Souls 3 relies on a mod called Blue Sentinel to detect online hackers. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Monday, January 31, 2022 10:16 AM  Finding the best skateboard games on PC is no mean feat as the genre enjoyed its heyday during the PS2 and Xbox 360 console generation. Don't feel like you're in too deep, though, as plenty of these gems are on PC, too. They're just not on Steam as they came out when physical copies were all the rage. There's a memory to make you ask 'what's my age, again?' Nothing quite captures a moment in time like a good skateboarding game. The mixture of balance and aggression in grinding a rail and the graceful swagger of transitioning into a manual with a kickflip thrown in for good measure. All that, naturally, backed by an energetic soundtrack that seamlessly switches from thrash metal belters and pop punk fare to classic West Coast hip hop - the best skateboarding games ooze with style. We're not just reminiscing about old games here either, as we've also included a number of new and upcoming skateboard games that you may not have heard of. Here are some of the best skateboard games on PC. RELATED LINKS: Best skateboard games, Best simulation games, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Monday, January 31, 2022 9:48 AM  So you want to know about the Minecraft Ender Dragon? If the popular open-world crafting game has any kind of end goal, it is to march into The End and defeat the Ender Dragon, also known as 'Jean'. Minecraft's only true boss is no joke and can be tough to beat, so make sure you stock up on plenty of Minecraft potions, don that diamond armour, and keep your composure. Failing all that, maybe some Minecraft cheats will help. The Ender Dragon spawns as soon as the player enters The End - that nightmarish realm accessible only through a portal found in strongholds. It doesn't matter what difficulty you're playing on, the Ender Dragon will come for you. She shoots dragon's breath and charges at players by swooping down from the sky. If she gets hit she will retreat, but she can also instantly destroy most blocks she comes into contact with. If you're going to take on this titanic tyrant, you need to come well prepared. Players cannot escape from The End until the Ender Dragon has been defeated, so you need everything from good armour, potent potions, and even food to keep your health replenished. We also recommend taking some beds because they can be used like TNT charges. RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Monday, January 31, 2022 9:44 AM  What are the best Roblox games? Games aren't just better than ever for kids, the means of creating them are, too. The best example of that is Roblox: a massively multiplayer online game creation platform and, since it is so easy to make something fun, there are millions of Roblox games to enjoy. User-generated creations allow you to weather the existential threat of a natural disaster, try your hand as a pizza maker, and take a break away from it all with a spot of peaceful scuba diving. From sims to RPGs and adventure titles, there are loads of free Roblox games to enjoy with over 100 million other pals in online games. Think of it like Minecraft and LittleBigPlanet smooshed together and forged into an entire platform. With more titles on the platform than you can possibly play, we're here to uncover the player-created diamonds in the rough and make sure they get the credit they deserve. Below you can find out the best Roblox games and more about this exciting platform. RELATED LINKS: Best Roblox games, Is Roblox shutting down?, Best Minecraft seeds |
PCGamesN Monday, January 31, 2022 8:30 AM  There are a whole lot of great city-building games out there, but there's always room for more. We've already seen some nuggets of information about a few on the way this year, such as "next evolution" city builder Highrise City, which is currently having a closed beta test. Now, though, YouTuber GamerZakh has posted a handy roundup of upcoming PC city builders due to head our way over the next couple of years that are worth keeping an eye out for if you're a fan of the genre. GamerZakh's video kicks off with Highrise City, which is on the way from developer Fourexo Entertainment and publisher Deck13 sometime this year. The game looks to bring a new and modern spin to city sims and tycoon games by expanding on their economy and resource management facets. You'll be able to have up to one million inhabitants for each city, up to 30,000 buildings per city, and up to 5,000 cars and vehicles per scene (with 20,000 per city simulated), as its Steam page explains. The aim is that the game will offer a "complex resource-based economy system", so it sounds like it'll be good for fans who enjoy sinking their teeth into the nuts and bolts of forging a flourishing city. Elsewhere in the list, we've got Hermes Interactive and Crytivo's Power to the People, which sees you create and maintain a power grid that keeps ever-growing cities, well, powered. |
PCGamesN Monday, January 31, 2022 8:14 AM  Square Enix has locked in a date for Final Fantasy XIV's next Letter from the Producer stream, confirming some details and teases we learned through previous comments and translations. First, the when. FFXIV's upcoming live letter takes place on February 18 at 6pm PST / 9pm EST, translating to 2am GMT on February 19 - oaft. As always, you can watch the stream on YouTube or Twitch. Make sure you set aside plenty of time, though, as these broadcasts can take a few hours. Now, the what. Square Enix has confirmed that producer Naoki Yoshida will be chatting about the next ten years of Final Fantasy XIV. While Yoshida's more recent blog posts have focused on servers and balance changes, he has teased that a few reveals are planned this month, which should give us some more clues about the MMO's next expansion as well as new content to tide us over until that arrives. We also have a good idea of what that new content will be. Square Enix has previously revealed that FFXIV is getting a new alliance raid called Myths of the Realm that focuses on the Twelve, a Stardew Valley-like mode called Island Sanctuary, and the female Hrothgar race as part of the Endwalker run. RELATED LINKS: The best MMOs on PC, FFXIV Reaper job guide, FFXIV Sage job guide |
PCGamesN Monday, January 31, 2022 9:05 AM  Brace yourselves, as BOE Technology just unveiled a 27-inch gaming monitor that boasts a 500Hz+ refresh rate. Highlighted by Sina, the display uses oxide semiconductors to achieve lofty refresh rates and a 1ms response time. While the super speedy panel's resolution is capped at 1080p, it's faster than current options from BenQ, Asus, and Alienware, which top out at 360Hz. It's needless to say that BOE's new screen tech caters to competitive FPS game enthusiasts seeking an ultra-responsive experience. However, oxide semiconductors are also key when it comes to enhancing the refresh rate of UHD displays, as the company is also working on a 110-inch 8K 120Hz panel that could set a new bar for the best gaming monitors. BOE's speedy gaming monitor is currently just a prototype, and the company hasn't confirmed whether they'll be available any time soon. Even if the displays were available right now, you'd need to boost fps to match the panel's 500Hz refresh rate. Naturally, this means you'll need one of the best graphics cards available, and we all know how scarce those are amid ongoing component shortages. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Monday, January 31, 2022 10:29 AM  What are the best Star Wars games for PC? It's not like we Star Wars fans need much of an excuse to jump back into a galaxy far, far away - May 4, the KOTOR remake, a new episode of Book of Boba Fett. Something Star Wars related happens, and suddenly we're all off swinging our lightsabers and asking people to refrain from telling us the odds, thank you very much. As is common with Star Wars media there is a wide range of different games to choose from, and the quality varies wildly. Thankfully – in large part to sheer weight of numbers – Star Wars has probably generated more great licensed games than any other film series. And we've got plenty more coming as well! From the deep, philosophical wrangling of Knights of the Old Republic to the breathless adrenaline rush of podracing in Episode I: Racer, we've cut the original trilogy wheat from the sequel-grade chaff to bring you the definitive list of the best Star Wars PC games. Even a half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf herder won't be able to say otherwise. RELATED LINKS: Best Star Wars games, Free MMOs, Best MMOs |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 31, 2022 1:47 PM  The wag behind videos editing Austin Powers into Mass Effect and Mr Bean into Cyberpunk 2077 has returned to the shagadelic font. Just as Shepherd was reborn for Mass Effect 2, Powers rises again in the new video retelling BioWare's sci-fi RPG sequel with England's greatest secret agent. It remains funny and silly and an unexpectedly good fit. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 31, 2022 1:41 PM  Just when you thought all the big movers and shakers had done their multi-billion dollar acquisition deals for the year, Sony have just announced they're buying Bungie for $3.6 billion. A small sum, perhaps, in the face of the $69 billion Microsoft are currently shelling out for Activision Blizzard, but rather than simply subsuming the Destiny developer into the PlayStation mothership, president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment Jim Ryan has said that Bungie will "remain an independent and multi-platform studio and publisher." Well! |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 31, 2022 12:00 PM  Following Code Force's recent demonstration, I was optimistic about the upcoming space 4X/simulation/strategy/forward slash game Distant Worlds 2. The original was a game I very nearly adored, but playing it always meant being a little too frustrated to talk about it without complaining a lot (which, granted, I do about everything, but still). Code Force have since sent us a preview build, and I've been consumed with it for the better part of a week. I'm struggling to gauge exactly how much to reserve, because it's had me positively cackling at my minor successes and howling in enjoyable despair at my setbacks. If they can do, ooh, two thirds of what I'm hoping in the six weeks before its release on March 10th, this could be every bit as brilliant as its predecessor, with fewer flaws. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 31, 2022 11:01 AM  The new Apex Legends Season 12 gameplay trailer gives us a better look at Mad Maggie's fiery abilities, and they seem perfect for flushing campers out of their hiding spots. This latest trailer, delivered as a piece of Silva Pharmaceuticals propaganda, also reveals the Sabotaged Olympus map update and Control mode coming in Season 12. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 31, 2022 10:58 AM  A new standalone singleplayer game of Gwent is coming this year, telling a new tale with the card game spun off from The Witcher 3. It's codenamed Project Golden Nekker and... that's about all we know for know. It's not another 'Witcher Tales' like the previous singleplayer Gwent game, like Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, and it is confirmed to have at least two (2) monsters. Possibly three (3) if you consider that man is the real monster. Or four (4) if you hate libraries. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 31, 2022 10:12 AM  Even with a bunch of post-launch performance improvements, Microsoft Flight Simulator is still the kind of game that can make most PCs sweat. Good news, then, for frequent flyers who happen to own an Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card: Flight Sim is getting DLSS support this year. Specifically, DLSS will be available when running the sim in DirectX 12, as part of a handful of upcoming DX12 enhancements that also include optimisations for playing on multiple monitors. Developers Asobo Studio confirmed the DLSS addition in a recent devstream, which you can watch in full below, though the feature is still being tested so there's no specific date beyond 2022. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 31, 2022 7:55 AM  Square Enix first launched Final Fantasy VII 25 years ago today, introducing a new generation to big-sword bishies. In celebration, both the director of the original JRPG and the creative director of the recent FF7 Remake have posted messages looking back and forward. Along with several FF7 mobile games kicking about, they tease that more new FF7 things we don't know about are coming. Hopefully this means we'll hear more about efforts to complete the remake, but I guess they could also be talking about merch or new movies. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 31, 2022 7:00 AM  It wouldn't work without the sounds. The thwop of your whip, the thwick of your dagger. The electronic twinkle of health-restoring chicken, which sounds uncannily like the shield's up sound from 1999 classic 3D Astro Blaster. The 'boo boo de boo, boo boo de boop' of the chest-opening jingle, to which my shoulders cannot help but shimmy. Best of all: the plink of picking up an XP-granting gem - at first a sporadic treat, soon a near constant hum as the tide of enemies grows from a trickle into a flood. Vampire Survivors is a simple, early access, arcade-style game about dodging an ever-growing horde of monsters while acquiring spells that fire automatically. You can (and should) play it with one hand while eating a bag of crisps. It's a very good way to spend £2. |
Twinfinite Monday, January 31, 2022 12:31 PM Gore hounds, rejoice! That's right, Netflix has just dropped the debut trailer for its modern horror sequel to the legendary 1974 cult classic. Simply dubbed Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the new follow-up is set to launch on the streaming platform on Feb. 18, 2022. Yep, that' just around the corner, folks. Go ahead and check out […] The post Netflix Drops Debut Trailer For Its Upcoming Texas Chainsaw Massacre Sequel appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Monday, January 31, 2022 12:16 PM Today Square Enix hosted a livestream to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy VII, with several reveals dedicated to the franchise. The post Final Fantasy VII 25th Anniversary Logo, Ever Crisis Cutscene, & First Soldier Season 2 Revealed; Remake Part 2 Info Possibly Coming This Year appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Monday, January 31, 2022 12:07 PM Sony has just announced that a new State of Play presentation focused on upcoming racer Gran Turismo 7 will be coming this Wednesday, on Feb. 2. The event will go live at 2:00pm PT / 5:00pm ET / 11:00pm CET and will last just over 30 minutes. The news comes from a PlayStation Blog post […] The post New State of Play Focused on Gran Turismo 7 Coming This Week appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Monday, January 31, 2022 11:27 AM With the release of Pokemon Legends: Arceus and the final season of Attack on Titan currently airing, it is safe to say that these two franchises are all anyone is talking about in their respective industries at the moment. As such, it makes complete sense that someone would cross them over with an amazing animation […] The post Charmeleon Titan Shifts in This Crazy Fan-Made Attack on Titan Crossover appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Monday, January 31, 2022 11:23 AM With a new season comes new videos to showcase what's to come, and Season 12 starts on Feb. 8 so we're seeing more than ever. This new Apex Legends Season 12: Defiance trailer provides gameplay and details on the upcoming 9v9 Control LTM, the changes on the Olympus map, the new Battle Pass, and it […] The post Apex Legends Defiance Gameplay Trailer Shows Off New 9v9 Control LTM appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Monday, January 31, 2022 11:21 AM Bandai Namco has been teasing a new anime trailer of its popular JRPG Tales of Arise, and it's finally time to watch it. The post Tales of Arise Gets Beautiful Anime Trailer by Ufotable appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Monday, January 31, 2022 11:11 AM When Cyberpunk 2077 was announced back in 2012, gamers were on the edge of their seats with anticipation at the idea of being able to explore such a huge sci-fi landscape. That excitement continued to grow after the release of The Witcher 3 thanks to stellar gameplay and a hinted connection between the games, which […] The post The Witcher Fan Repaints Cyberpunk 2077 Statue to Look Like Ciri appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Monday, January 31, 2022 11:07 AM Today Square Enix and Nintendo released another English trailer of the upcoming HD-2D turn-based strategy game Triangle Strategy. The post Triangle Strategy for Nintendo Switch Gets English Character Trailer Introducing Benedict Pascal appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Siliconera Monday, January 31, 2022 1:40 PM
Sony announced that it will acquire Bungie, the developer behind series like Destiny and Halo. GameIndustry.biz reports the company will pay $3.6 billion for the studio. However, both the PlayStation Blog and Bungie announcement confirmed it will be able to act independently and will have "full creative control and publishing independence" of Destiny. Bungie CEO Pete Parsons brought up the studios' independence in both announcements, despite Sony's acquisition and it becoming part of the PlayStation brand. Specifically, he noted, "We remain in charge of our destiny. We will continue to independently publish and creatively develop our games. We will continue to drive one, unified Bungie community. Our games will continue to be where our community is, wherever they choose to play." Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO and President also reiterated this. On the PlayStation Blog, he noted, "I want to be very clear to the community that Bungie will remain an independent and multi-platform studio and publisher." Bungie also shared an infographic image following the Sony acquisition announcement, which noted that Destiny 2 won't become a PlayStation exclusive. It confirmed it will remain multiplatform. Bungie's most recent game is Destiny 2. It is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Google Stadia. The post Sony Announced Bungie Will Be Its Next Acquisition appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 31, 2022 1:00 PM
The next Sony State of Play will appear this week, however it won't feature an array of games. Rather, the February 2, 2022 presentation will be a Gran Turismo 7 State of Play. The goal is to offer insight into the PS4 and PS5 driving simulation ahead of its March 2022 debut. People can tune in at 2pm PT/5pm ET/11pm CET. Sony offered a few details about what it will entail. The segment will last 30 minutes. Only the PS5 version of Gran Turismo will appear during the State of Play. It will be available on Twitch and YouTube. Folks can already set a reminder for the YouTube presentation below. Originally, Gran Turismo 7 was supposed to be a 2021 title. However, the COVID-19 pandemic affected its development. Some of the key features for this entry involve GT Simulation Mode, GT Sport Mode, Brand Central, Championships, and Special Events. There will also be dynamic weather and people can see time pass as they play. The PS5 version of Gran Turismo 5 will offer things like ray tracing and DualSense-exclusive features. Gran Turismo 7 will come to the PS4 and PS5 on March 4, 2022. The Gran Turismo 7 State of Play will air at 2pm PT/5pm ET/11pm CET on February 2, 2022. The post February 2022 State of Play Stars PS5 Version of Gran Turismo 7 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 31, 2022 12:30 PM
People can get a better look at Leona in KOF XV. However, this isn't just a peek at the fighter again. Back when SNK announced the game's release date, it also teased the exclusive add-ons included with some versions. Now there's a new trailer showing exactly how the KOF XV Classic Leona costume DLC will look in-game. It also features some pre-battle conversations between her and other characters. This Leona costume is inspired by her first appearance. She debuted in The King of Fighters 96. Since then, she's appeared in KOF installments and some Metal Slug games. The trailer begins with Heidern and Leona facing each other. It establishes their working relationship. After that, the video looks at her in-battle and shows alternate color options. At the end, we see Leona talk to Iori before she fights him. This is the second time SNK shared a video focusing on limited KOF XV DLC. Previously, it offered a closer look at the Garou: Mark of the Wolves Terry costume. That is one people can get if they get either the Day One Edition or the Digital Deluxe or Omega Editions. KOF XV will come to the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on February 17, 2022. The post KOF XV Classic Leona DLC Trailer Appears appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 31, 2022 12:00 PM
With just hours left to go before Fate/Grand Order finishes celebrating the new year, it'll soon be time to commemorate the next big holiday in line: Valentine's Day. The Fate/Grand Order Valentine's Day 2022 event will kick off on February 1, 2022, according to an update on the official website. The event's official title is A Not-So-Ordinary Valentine's - Murasaki Shikibu and the Five Slaying Queens. The world's first novelist returns from 2021's FGO Valentine's Day event, but the day itself seems to have changed. Rather than celebrating the reception of chocolate, the occasion has mutated into a festival of punishment for those who receive no chocolate at all. Players will team up with a new Servant, the Archer-class Sei Shounagon, to investigate. Sei Shounagon is this year's limited-rarity Servant, and is based on the 10th-century Japanese author of the same name. Sei Shounagon happened to be a contemporary and storied rival of Murasaki Shikibu herself, and wrote The Pillow Book, an account of daily life in the Heian-era court. Check out Sei Shounagon's Fate/Grand Order incarnation, and her Noble Phantasm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_skP74rMcK8 Structurally, the Fate/Grand Order Valentine's Day 2022 event is fairly straightforward. Players will experience the story via main quests that unlock on schedule during the first week of the event. Between those time-gates, they'll play repeatable quests to earn "Sparkle Points" and event currency. The Sparkle Points unlock a progressive reward ladder, while the currency can be traded for goodies at the event shop. Players can also earn chocolate to unlock special Valentine's Day cutscenes. These cutscenes involve a given Servant giving or receiving Valentine's Day chocolate, and feature full voice acting. Players with Saint Quartz to spare can roll for Sei Shounagon on the premium summoning banner. The banners, which will change daily, will also raise drop rates for various female Servants, including Altera, Altria Pendragon, Queen Medb, Francis Drake, and Quetzalcoatl. Fate/Grand Order is immediately available on mobile devices. The Valentine's Day 2022 event begins on February 1, 2022, and lasts until February 14, 2022. The post Fate/Grand Order Valentine's Day 2022 Brings Sei Shounagon appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 31, 2022 11:30 AM
People can see one of the major cutscenes from the Genshin Impact 2022 Lantern Rite without playing the game. MiHoYo shared the video online. There are no spoilers for the event storylines in it. However, the Genshin Impact heroine Keqing features prominently in it due to her role in this year's event storyline. Here's the full Fleeting Colors in Flight Lantern Rite cutscene from Genshin Impact. In addition to Keqing, other notable Liyue characters like Hu Tao, Ningguang, and Xiao show up. Keqing is a character who's been in Genshin Impact since launch. She's a five-star Electro character who wields swords. She's also the Yuheng in Liyue, one of the people who helps run the city. Her role in the Qixing is to help manage construction and business in the city. She plays a large part in the Genshin Impact 2022 Lantern Rite storyline. During the Flameplume Starflower quests, players help her carry out her duties and prepare for the festival's fireworks show. As a nod to her prominence in the event, people can spend the real money Genesis Crystals currency on a new Opulent Splendor skin for her. Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. It will come to the Nintendo Switch too. The Lantern Rite events will be available in-game until February 12, 2022. The post Keqing Stars in Genshin Impact Lantern Rite Fleeting Colors in Flight Video appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 31, 2022 11:00 AM
Final Fantasy VII turned 25 on January 31, 2022. To celebrate the occasion and announcements to come, Square Enix shared new FFVII logo designs. There are two options. While the text for both can be different, the image accompanying it is always the same. Each one features art of FFVII heroes Cloud and Zack with antagonist Sephiroth. Here's the official announcement. It also notes people should prepare for 2022. As a reminder, Tetsuya Nomura and Yoshinori Kitase both teased new FFVII projects alongside the games we know are on the way. Producer Kitase also said FFVII Remake Part 2 news is coming this year.
Cloud tends to be the hero in every FFVII installment. Zack also appears in entries, though he's only the main protagonist in Crisis Core: FFVII. Sephiroth is ever-present in the Compilation of FFVII. He most often appears as a villain. However, games like Before Crisis and Crisis Core feature him in more heroic roles. Final Fantasy VII is available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, PS4, Xbox One, PC, and mobile devices. FFVII Remake is out on the PS4, PS5, and PC. FFVII The First Soldier can be found on mobile devices. The post FFVII 25th Anniversary Logo Features Cloud, Sephiroth, and Zack appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 31, 2022 10:30 AM
Back in the beginning of January 2022, Bandai Namco announced Ufotable would create an anime style video for Tales of Arise. Now it is available. The video is dubbed the Tales of Arise Introduction Animation. It features major characters and hints about the plot. However, people who haven't played the game should be aware that some spoilers come up. The video begins with looks at Dahna. It shows the Rena ships descending there and explains why Renans came to the world. Then, some major Dahnans and Renans appear. Most notably, Alphen and Shionne. After that, the other party members show up. There are then teasers about the battles to come. Note that the whole video is in Japanese with English subtitles.
This Ufotable Introduction Animation anime segment isn't the only bit of media for Tales of Arise. There's also a gallery app on the way. It'll provide a means of looking at images from it and other Tales games. Tales of Arise is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The post Ufotable Tales of Arise Anime Introduction Video Released appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 31, 2022 10:15 AM
It seems we could learn more about what's next for part 2 of the FFVII Remake in 2022. In honor of the series' 25th anniversary, a live stream aired in Japan on January 31, 2022. Yoshinori Kitase, who directed the original game and produced the first part of the remake, appeared. While there, he teased that news about the next portion of the game will come up sometime in 2022. [Thanks, Audrey and Video Game Chronicle!] When the topic of the next entry came up, Kitase noted that more details about it will appear in 2022. He noted that sometime later in the year it could come up. The whole of the FFVII story is being broken up for the remake. The first portion of the game only covered Cloud's time in Midgar. It ended once he left the city with Aerith, Barret, Red XIII, and Tifa. No details about FFVII Remake Part 2 came up since its launch in 2020. This could be one of the new FFVII "projects" teased by Kitase and Tetsuya Nomura. In honor of the anniversary, both shared messages. In each one, the developers teased new developments. Final Fantasy VII Remake is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. FFVII Remake Part 2 is in development. The post More FFVII Remake Part 2 News Will Appear in 2022 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 31, 2022 9:00 AM
Square Enix announced new content that will appear in Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier during a commemorative broadcast. When FFVII The First Soldier Season 2 begins, the Dragoon Job will be added into the game alongside Bahamut. The iconic boss and summon will be available to challenge on the field. The Teleport Materia will arrive alongside the update too. Players will also be able to obtain "classic skins" of FFVII characters in The First Soldier sometime soon. The skins will be of Barret, Tifa, Aerith, and Cloud. Red XIII will appear as a backpack. Players can get a "classic" version of the chocobo as well. The FFVII The First Soldier classic skins resemble the original polygonal models from the original game. The Dragoon Job will have access to two unique abilities in FFVII The First Soldier. They are High Jump and Air Ride. High Jump will allow players to take to the skies and dive into their foes. Air Ride will allow you to temporarily to fly at a low distance around the map. The broadcast then went on to detail how the Teleport Materia will function. Players will be able to create two points on the map to teleport to. One point will serve as a gateway to the location they've anchored the second teleport location to. However, the distance between these gates won't be too big. Finally, Bahamut will appear in FFVII The First Soldier alongside the Dragoon Job as not only a boss players can encounter on the field, but also as a summon. Bahamut will have a range of attacks. However, its most potent abilities will be Flare and a spinning attack. Players will be able to use Megaflare when using the Bahamut Materia. You can watch an archived version of the broadcast below, with the information appearing at the 58 minute mark. However, it is only available in Japanese. [embed]https://youtu.be/YUu_Incs_8c[/embed] Square Enix announced a separate Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier broadcast will be held on Twitch through its English account. Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier is available for Android and iOS devices. Season 2 will appear sometime in the future. The post FFVII The First Soldier Classic Skins and Season 2 Details Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 31, 2022 8:40 AM
Alim announced that it will shut down all three Brave Frontier mobile games in Japan on April 25, 2022. The series consists of the original 2013 title, the 2018 sequel, and the new 2021 title Brave Frontier ReXona. The company will also close its Alim Account service, where players connect their accounts from the games mentioned above, after refunds for all titles end on June 30, 2022. Brave Frontier is a free-to-play mobile RPG that first appeared in 2013. The title used to receive crossover characters from many notable franchises, such as Secret of Mana, The King of Fighters, and My Hero Academia. It also has a global version released in the same year. As of this writing, gumi Asia is still actively managing the global release with regular maintenances. Alim released the sequel Brave Frontier 2 in 2018, while still keeping the first game intact. gumi also released an overseas-exclusive title Brave Frontier: The Last Summoner in September 2018. However, it shut down the latter in less than a year in July 2019. Most recently, Alim released Brave Frontier ReXona in September 2021. While the first title will have lasted for around nine years, ReXona will only have a lifespan of seven months. Brave Frontier, its sequel Brave Frontier 2, and the newest title Brave Frontier ReXona are available on Android and iOS mobile devices in Japan until April 25, 2022. The post All Brave Frontier Mobile Games Will Shut Down in Japan in April 2022 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 31, 2022 8:00 AM
Koei Tecmo has published its financial report for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2022. The report revealed that the Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water remaster has sold 340,000 units on all platforms worldwide as of December 2021. The document also revealed sales numbers for Koei Tecmo's other console games released in the same quarter. Blue Reflection: Second Light had 120,000 units sold on all platforms worldwide. Meanwhile, Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires -- currently available in Japan and Asia -- recorded 150,000 units sold ahead of its Western release in February 2022. The company concluded that its console games in general still performed well. Koei Tecmo released ports of Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water to celebrate the series' 20th anniversary. In an interview with Siliconera, the series producer Keisuke Kikuchi revealed that the company does not have any plans for other Fatal Frame releases and remasters. However, he noted that it received more positive responses than expected. As of October 2021, the company is still working on a live-action movie adaptation based on the franchise. Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water is originally available on the Wii U. In October 2021, Koei Tecmo released the remaster for the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The post Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water Remaster Sold Over 340,000 Units appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 31, 2022 7:30 AM
The Buster Sword from Final Fantasy VII will be made into a digital clock. Square Enix announced production of this unique piece of merchandise and has slated it for a 2022 release. However, Square Enix did not provide a price for the Final Fantasy VII Buster Sword digital clock. The company did release a single image of the clock, though. It features a look at the stand the clock will potentially arrive with, along with several other details. [Thanks, Game Watch!] The Buster Sword clock will have the time display set into the blade of the sword, and both Materia slots glow. The stand features a small Final Fantasy VII placard. However, Square Enix states that the design of the clock may change before the final release of the product. You can take a look at the released image below. [embed]https://twitter.com/SQEX_MD_GOODS/status/1488074580820377600[/embed] According to a message from Final Fantasy VII Remake Creative Director Tetsuya Nomura, and Producer Yoshinori Kitase, Square Enix has plans to release other Final Fantasy VII related projects in the future. However, information as to what these projects could entail has not been revealed. That said, Square Enix will be releasing more Final Fantasy VII related projects alongside already announced titles like Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis. The post The Buster Sword From Final Fantasy VII Will Be Made Into a Digital Clock appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 31, 2022 7:00 AM
Nihon Falcom has delayed the release of the The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel anime. Originally scheduled for 2022 release, the anime will instead arrive in 2023. Additionally, the anime now has a full title. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel - Northern War will be produced by Tatsunoko Production. Hidekazu Sato will serve as Director on the project. His past works include Aquarion Logos and Last Hope. There is no word on a potential English release at this time. [Thanks, Famitsu!] The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel anime will star an original protagonist, a girl by the name of Lavie. The anime will take place in North Ambria, which is located in the northwestern part of the Zemuria continent. The story will focus on the narrative of the original Trails of Cold Steel series. However, it will be told from the perspective of Lavie. More information about the anime will appear in the future. In March 2021, Nihon Falcom announced The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel would receive an animated adaptation. Details regarding the adaptation were scarce outside of the several production companies involved. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel - Northern War is in production. It will release sometime in 2023. The post The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Anime Will Release in 2023 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Monday, January 31, 2022 1:24 PM The $3.6 billion deal will still have Destiny on multiple platforms Sony Interactive Entertainment announced today that it is acquiring Bungie,... The post Sony is buying Destiny maker Bungie appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, January 31, 2022 1:00 PM Wild new ideas appeared The last time I left off with our Pokemon Legends review, I was both pleased and vexed... The post Review: Pokemon Legends: Arceus appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, January 31, 2022 12:30 PM Limited edition merch available until February 9 Capcom has teamed with AEW to produce a run of shirts that feature... The post Street Fighter x AEW shirts feature Danielson, Chun-Li, Britt Baker, and more appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, January 31, 2022 12:00 PM 'That started up after the remake' Want more FFVII projects? So does Square Enix! While it was obvious that they... The post FFVII Remake director teases even more new FFVII projects appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, January 31, 2022 11:30 AM This one's for all the gearheads The first PlayStation State of Play for 2022 arrives this week, and it's all... The post Sony's first 2022 State of Play centers on Gran Turismo 7 this week appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, January 31, 2022 11:00 AM Here's a quick rundown Pokemon Legends is out, and there's a ton of little tricks to get ahead. Here's a... The post Pokemon Legends: Upgrade your satchel space and expand the store appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, January 31, 2022 10:08 AM There's hope The Troy Baker NFT saga is seemingly over, as he has canceled his plans to enter the market... The post Troy Baker chooses not to create, cancels NFT plans appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, January 31, 2022 10:00 AM Graveborn and Spore Warden are the final two Gearbox showed off the final two Tiny Tina's Wonderlands classes in a... The post Tiny Tina's Wonderlands finally reveals all six classes and multiclass appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, January 31, 2022 7:46 AM Something, something, environmentally friendly [Update: In a statement to Eurogamer, Team17 has already addressed the negative feedback toward the Worms... The post Team17 unveils Worms NFT blockchain collection 'MetaWorms' appeared first on Destructoid. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, January 31, 2022 1:30 PM  Following Thursday's launch trailer, Respawn Entertainment has revealed more of what's to come in Apex Legends' next update. We already knew that the Defiance update will introduce a new legend, battle pass, and a map update for Olympus. However, it turns out that Defiance's release will also see a new game mode added to Apex Legends called Control. Control is a new limited-time game mode coming to Apex. It will see two teams of nine face off against each other in a competition of territory control. Three different territories can be captured, and teams gain points based on how many territories they own at once. The winning team is whoever reaches the max score first, or whoever has the most points at the end of the match. In other words, Control is Apex's interpretation of similar game modes like Call of Duty's Domination and Battlefield's Conquest. Unlike the core battle royale mode in Apex Legends, dying in Control does not end you... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, January 31, 2022 1:28 PM  Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has announced its plans to purchase the house of Destiny, Bungie, for $3.6 billion USD. The deal comes nearly two weeks after the bombshell announcement that Microsoft would acquire Activision Blizzard. According to a press release, Bungie will "continue to operate independently, maintaining the ability to self-publish and reach players wherever they choose to play." Naturally, that means Destiny fans on Xbox likely won't have to worry about switching platforms anytime soon. "In SIE, we have found a partner that fully supports us and wants to accelerate our vision of creating meaningful entertainment experiences that span generations, all while valuing the creative independence that is the heartbeat of Bungie," said Pete Parsons, CEO and Chairman of Bungie in the press release. "We will continue pursuing our vision of one, unified Bungie community, building games that value our community and meet them wherever and however they c... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, January 31, 2022 1:00 PM  The official trailer for Halo The Series, coming to TV soon, dropped last night. It reintroduced some well-known enemies and characters, and Halo fans have no doubt spotted some familiar folks. And while the trailer certainly feels like Halo, it also doesn't. There's a peculiar dichotomy at play. The series will draw plenty of inspiration from the games and novels, but it's clear that it's taking a different approach. You can check out the official trailer now to see what I mean, or wait and watch Halo The Series when it reaches its launch date on March 24. For the most part, the trailer confirms that the show is following the Halo formula. It's the 26th century, and humans are at war with the alien Covenant, which has been nearly unstoppable in its conquest to wipe our species from the galaxy. Things are desperate, and mankind has been unable to claim a victory against its more powerful opponent. Enter the Master Chief and the Spartans, modified super ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, January 31, 2022 12:30 PM  Infinity Ward, Treyarch, and Sledgehammer Games are the three development teams that produce a Call of Duty title on a three year cycle. However, Black Ops Cold War released a year earlier than expected, and Vanguard followed. Therefore, most expect Infinity Ward to be developing Call of Duty 2022. Previous leaks have pointed towards the upcoming title being named Modern Warfare 2, a sequel to Modern Warfare 2019. Thanks to a new leak, even more details have emerged about the development team for this potential Modern Warfare 2. Prominent Call of Duty leaker RalphsValve shared some information about Modern Warfare 2's development on their Twitter. The leak claims that 11 studios will be working on the game. As Infinity Ward is expected to be the lead developer, its studios in Texas, Los Angeles, and Poland will reportedly be involved. Alongside them is Toys for Bob, Demonware, Raven Software, High Moon Studios, Beenox, Activision, and Sledgehammer Games. Later on, the leaker r... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, January 31, 2022 12:00 PM  In today's Risk of Rain 2 developer live stream, Hopoo Games and Gearbox Publishing shared some enlightening details about the upcoming DLC expansion, Survivors of the Void. There is an abundance of new content on the way, including new levels, items, and monsters. But the most notable additions are the two new characters joining the roster. During today's live stream, Hopoo and Gearbox gave fans a first look at one of those characters. The Railgunner will be blasting her way into Risk of Rain 2 with the release of the Survivors of the Void expansion on March 1. The Railgunner is about tempo and timing. Her playstyle is fast-paced, requires tactical thinking, and precise aim. If you back your aim in the chaos of Risk of Rain 2, then the Railgunner might be your new favorite character. Railgunner abilities The Railgunner wields a long-range M99 Sniper rifle as her primary weapon in Risk of Rain 2. When looking down her scope, she can easily target enemy weak points. And if she... |
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, January 31, 2022 1:21 PM Valorant is the first-person shooter game from the Creators of League of Legends — Riot. It took the world by storm when it was released in 2020 and has been one of the most played FPS games since. What makes Valorant unique is their agents' roster with their own skill sets. Mastering the agents is […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, January 31, 2022 12:45 PM The Ha Dahamar Shrine or the The Water Guides is one of the many shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This shrine requires Link to traverse through the Shrine using the Cryonis Rune ability. This is a very easy shrine to complete and in this guide, you'll learn how to complete […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, January 31, 2022 11:36 AM Noelle is the maid of the Knights of Favonius, who dreams of becoming an official knight one day. Noelle is a supporting character, and her primary stat is Defense. She wields a claymore and has a Geo Vision. With her talent, Breastplate, Noelle can create a shield around the active character and help you heal […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, January 31, 2022 10:22 AM Enchanting in Minecraft is an important aspect of the game. Once you've learned how to use the enchanting table, it's time to enchant items in the game. This article will show you the best armor enchantments to equip in Minecraft. Tools and weapons in Minecraft can be enchanted to enhance its efficiency and usage. This […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, January 31, 2022 9:15 AM As one of the many hidden achievements in Genshin Impact, the Shuumatsu Gaiden can only be achieved and triggered when you discover something while exploring the vast world of Teyvat. For this certain achievement, no clues and navigation marks are provided to complete the missions. It will not even be listed on your quest window. […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, January 31, 2022 8:03 AM In Monster Hunter: Rise, keeping large monsters in frame can be a real challenge. You'll encounter dozens of different monsters, and they all move differently. Monsters like the Crimson Glow Valstrax can dive suddenly from the clouds so keeping the camera on them is difficult. In this guide, we'll show you how to lock on […] |
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