Kotaku Friday, February 11, 2022 5:30 AM  When Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny, the first new Disgaea game in six years, was released on the Switch, it was a bit disappointing. A complete version called, wait for it, Disgaea 6 Complete is coming to the PS4, PS5, and Steam. |
PCGamesN Friday, February 11, 2022 6:52 AM  A popular MMO is facing congestion issues - have you heard of that one before? While Final Fantasy XIV had its fair share of challenges following Endwalker's launch, it's now Lost Ark's turn to grapple with swelling player counts. As per SteamDB, the new PC game is hitting concurrent player counts of 500,000 on Valve's storefront daily, and that's before the free-to-play update. To avoid further congestion, Amazon Games has put several plans in motion. New people won't be able to create characters on servers that have extensive queue times. If you already have a character on one of the busier servers - say, Mari, Azena, or Kadan - you'll still be able to create additional characters for your roster. The devs explain that the character creation limit will likely remain in place for the foreseeable future, though Amazon Games will provide an update when it's eventually removed. The devs are also adding 15 new servers ahead of Lost Ark's free-to-play launch. The NA West data centre is getting one new server, NA East is getting six, central Europe is getting six, and South America is getting two. RELATED LINKS: Best MMOS and MMORPGs on PC, Upcoming PC games, Best fantasy games on PC |
PCGamesN Friday, February 11, 2022 6:32 AM  During its Product Premiere earlier this year, AMD revealed plans to launch Zen 4 Ryzen processors sometime in H2 2022. While many believed we wouldn't see AM5 chips until Q4, new rumours suggest we may not have to wait quite as long for what will undoubtedly be team red's best ever best gaming CPUs. Hardware leaker Greymon55 claims that Zen 4 will arrive before Q3 2022 and that AMD's plans are "very different from the early days." What this means exactly isn't entirely clear, but it could be that the company has changed course following the surprisingly strong competition provided by 12th Gen Intel Core processors. When pressed for a more specific date by Twitter users, Greymon55 happily obliged by revealing that new Ryzen 7000 CPUs will arrive before August, meaning they'll be with us sometime in July. If AMD can stick to this release date, it may give them a significant lead over Intel's 13th gen Core processors, codenamed Raptor Lake, which are also scheduled to arrive later this year. RELATED LINKS: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X review, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT review, Best CPU for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, February 11, 2022 6:28 AM  A week ago today, God of War developer Santa Monica Studio pushed out the v1.0.5 update for the action-adventure game's PC version, which introduced a bunch of minor but handy tweaks that generally tidied up the place a bit. It seems, though, that the update introduced a hiccup that was causing crashes for a lot of players, but the good news is that's now been patched out. The v.1.0.7 patch notes, which the studio has shared on Steam today, only list one single change - but it's an important one from the sounds of it. "Fixed a crash that impacted a high number of players after patch v1.0.5 caused by a Link Time Optimisation complier issue," the note explains. It's not clear just how many of the game's players were affected, but given the mention of it being a "high number" it sounds like plenty will be excited to know the crash bug has now been resolved. The good news is the notes add that players on the game's experimental branch have helped the devs to confirm the fix, so hopefully all players should find the bug banished, squashed underfoot, or - well - however you like to think of game hiccups being sorted. |
PCGamesN Friday, February 11, 2022 6:24 AM  Gaming SSDs could be the next component to suffer from supply issues, thanks to a recent dilemma at Western Digital's production plants. According to a Trendforce report, the memory manufacturer lost 6.5 billion gigabytes of memory due to contamination, accounting for 3% of the company's annual output. While the specifics of the contamination issues aren't clear, the incident predominantly affects 3D NAND flash memory. As a result, SSD prices in Q2 this year could increase by 5-10%, and the situation could exacerbate ongoing gaming PC shortages as a whole. In a statement, Kioxia Holdings Corp, Western Digital's business partner, says that the issue relates to "impurities in a specific production process of the 3D flash memory." While the company says it's taking steps to implement a recovery plan, it doesn't expect its 2D NAND operations to be affected. This could enable some storage options to dodge impending pricing and availability woes, but it could still sting anyone hoping to buy the best SSD for gaming. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Friday, February 11, 2022 6:40 AM  So you want to know about Lost Ark servers? They say the most stressful decision in any MMO game is deciding which character class to pick first, but really it's choosing which server to jump into. This is especially important when you're planning to play a game with friends - you'll want to make sure you're all playing on the same server. So while you may already know which Lost Ark class you want to try out first, you'll need to nail your server choice. If you are playing with friends, it might be worth sharing the server list with them so you can have a conversation about it. Note that North America is split into two region groupings, and the east coast possesses more server options than the west coast. Europe has the largest selection of servers, and there are a couple of South American server options as well. We've put together this guide so you can see what the current server list is, how to check your server's status, as well as other commonly asked questions such as whether you can change a character's server and which content can be played across servers. Enjoy! RELATED LINKS: Best MMOS and MMORPGs on PC, Upcoming PC games, Best fantasy games on PC |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 11, 2022 6:24 AM  Fortnite might not make it to the Steam Deck, but anyone planning to pick up Valve's portable PC won't be short on compatible games. The Steam Deck compatibility review programme, in which Valve intend to test every Steam game for playability and usability on the Deck, appears to be upping gears ahead of the launch on February 25th. According to the unofficial tracking list on SteamDB, 294 games have entered the highest possible 'Verified' category, nearly tripling the count of Verified games that were listed a week ago. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 11, 2022 5:54 AM  The smash-hit daily word puzzle Wordle has moved over to the website of the New York Times, who recently bought it for seven figures, and the transition has been a bit bumpy. While the NYT version is supposed to import stats from the original site, some players have been unlucky. The NYT say they're working to fix it. Their version is mostly the same but players have noticed a few changes, supposedly including a few words being removed. |
Twinfinite Friday, February 11, 2022 4:19 AM If there is a manga that we'd have never expected to be adapted into a new anime, it's Bastard!!, and yet, we're being proven wrong. The post Bastard!! Anime Gets Promising First Teaser Trailer From Netflix appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Friday, February 11, 2022 3:30 AM Wonderful Hobby Life For You!! 35 and AmiAmi Hobby Camp Alternative Exhibition. have been hosted today in Tokyo, revealing video game figures aplenty. The post Elden Ring, Persona, Horizon, & More: Tons of Gorgeous Video Game Figures Revealed at Events in Japan appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Siliconera Friday, February 11, 2022 6:30 AM
The Demi-Fiend from Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne will receive a figma, alongside Raidou Kuzunoha XIV from the Devil Summoner series. The Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Demi-Fiend figma was originally announced in October 2020, but this is the first time the figma has been shown painted. However, the production of the Raidou figma is an entirely new announcement. The colored version of the Demi-Fiend figma, and the Raidou Kuzunoha figma were announced during WonHobby 35. Specific details regarding each figma have yet to be revealed. Information regarding a potential price point and release date will come at a later date. Additionally, Good Smile Company only released a "Coming Soon" image of the Raidou figma. A proto-type of the figma should appear in the future. You can take a look at the painted Demi-Fiend figma and the Raidou figma announcement below. [gallery columns="2" ids="915936,915937" link="file"] Raidou Kuzunoha is the protagonist of his series and he appears in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne as a guest character. He is one of two guest characters players can potentially recruit in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne. The other available guest character is Dante from the Devil May Cry series. Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD is immediately available on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The post Shin Megami Tensei III Demi-Fiend and Raidou Figmas Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 11, 2022 6:00 AM
The new Japanese Live a Live Collector's Edition is bringing the three "B's": A Bot, a Bag, and a Board Game. Now that the long-teased remake of the classic, SNES-era JRPG has finally emerged, Square Enix is opening up its marketing in earnest, and it begins with a physical edition packed with goodies. Pre-orders for the bundle are available on its Japanese e-Shop. The package costs 22,000 Yen (about $190), and buying it from the Square Enix e-Shop will also net a collectible sticker featuring pixel art and character designs from the game. Besides the game itself, the Live a Live Collector's Edition includes the previously confirmed model kit of the Steel Titan (aka Buriki Daioh) and an enamel tote bag in white with a red border and the game logo decorating it. A two-disc soundtrack also comes included, with packaging that features artwork from manga artist and character designer Kazuhiko Shimamoto. Shimamoto is responsible for manga series like Blazing Transfer Student and Aoi Honoo. Finally, the Live a Live Collector's Edition comes with a competitive Live a Live-themed board game. The game includes a board and several pieces that are decorated with art of the different characters. Details about how the board game plays aren't available, but it appears to involve cards that represent attacks, with their areas of effect represented on the grid. The characters also seem to have their own cards with profiles to represent their different qualities. Live a Live comes out on the Nintendo Switch on July 22, 2022. Pre-orders for the Collector's Edition are available on the Japanese e-shop until July 22, 2022. The post Live a Live Collector's Edition Includes a Full Board Game appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 11, 2022 5:30 AM
With Yae Miko set to appear in Genshin Impact, miHoYo created a special web event which focuses on the more mundane aspects of her life. The Genshin Impact Kitsune's Leisurely Stroll Around Hanamizaka web event rewards players with Mora, Primogems, and various upgrade materials. Players can also receive an exclusive Yae Miko wallpaper by completing this Genshin Impact web event. The event focuses on Yae Miko as she walks through Inazuma. Players will stop by various stalls or interact with characters on Yae Miko's stroll. Upon approaching a stall or character, players will have several options to select from. Once they selecting any of the options, players will receive their reward. However, in order to receive the Primogem reward, players must share their response on social media. This will grants users 20 Primogems and one Vajrada Amethyst Fragment every time they share their response. However, players can only receive up to 40 Primogems and two Vajrada Amethyst Fragments. After completing the Genshin Impact web event, players will then need to refresh the page in order to receive the Yae Miko wallpaper. It features an illustration of the upcoming character holding a light novel in her hand. Recently, miHoYo shared detailed information about Yae Miko's skills and hobbies just ahead of her appearance in Genshin Impact. Genshin Impact is available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Android and iOS devices. A Nintendo Switch version is in development. The 2.5 update will arrive on February 16, 2022. Yae Miko will be available to obtain through a limited time summon banner once the 2.5 update arrives. The post Genshin Impact Web Event Features Yae Miko, Rewards Players with Wallpaper appeared first on Siliconera. |
Gamer Empire Friday, February 11, 2022 5:27 AM This article was stolen from https://gamerempire.net/ from the Lost Ark Guides category: https://gamerempire.net/category/lost-ark/. It was written by Tim Stadel Clausen. The original URL of this post is https://gamerempire.net/lost-ark-how-to-change-mouse-controls-keybindings/. For those who aren't familiar with Action MMORPGs like Lost Ark, the mouse controls might seem alien. In most games that play in a 2.5D environment, you usually move your character in […] The post Lost Ark – How to Change Mouse Controls & Keybindings appeared first on Gamer Empire. It was written by Tim Stadel Clausen. |
Gamer Empire Friday, February 11, 2022 4:30 AM This article was stolen from https://gamerempire.net/ from the Lost Ark Guides category: https://gamerempire.net/category/lost-ark/. It was written by Tim Stadel Clausen. The original URL of this post is https://gamerempire.net/lost-ark-how-to-leave-a-party/. Teaming up in a party with friends and other players is part of the magic of any MMORPG, including Lost Ark. But what many players quickly notice when playing Lost Ark is […] The post Lost Ark – How to Leave a Party appeared first on Gamer Empire. It was written by Tim Stadel Clausen. |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, February 11, 2022 3:34 AM One of the most popular games on the Wii was Wii Sports, and fans have been begging for years for a sequel to come to the Nintendo Switch. Now it seems that prayers have been answered as Nintendo Direct 2022 has officially announced the arrival of Nintendo Switch Sports. Watch this: Introducing a new iteration […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, February 11, 2022 3:22 AM While the next big LEGO game is no doubt LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, one Apple Arcade exclusive has been announced to be coming to multiple platforms this year. Red Games Co.'s LEGO Brawls has been announced for PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Xbox. Check out the new trailer: LEGO® Brawls, the first team action […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, February 11, 2022 3:04 AM Turtle Power doesn't just come from turtles thanks to this new DLC for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. In this new character announcement, we get to have the turtle master Splinter joining the fight against Shredder and the threat of his Foot Clan. Watch this: Master Splinter's calm, thoughtful nature makes him more collected […] |
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