Kotaku Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:45 AM  2022 may have been a year left somewhat fallow for AAA releases, but it had no shortage of fantastic games further down the financial scale. I've spent more time playing a card game on my phone than I have playing God of War on my couch, while I've been told some of the most interesting and evocative stories through… |
Kotaku Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:20 AM  Though it's hard to say whether or not "Steam Deck" has become a household name yet, it certainly deserves such a status after an impressive introduction. Valve's mini-PC has had a one-of-a-kind first year, one that might make other platforms envious. After various attempts at getting into the hardware game, from the… |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:55 AM  The new Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 update introduces some much-welcome changes to the XP system, including how tokens work in the Infinity Ward FPS game, while also nerfing both the most annoying and best CoD and Warzone 2 weapons, as Call of Duty Raids also go live – providing you can conquer DMZ mode. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:55 AM  Well-known Genshin Impact leaker Ubatcha has announced on Twitter that they've decided to quit, as a follow-up to the legal action taken against them. The anime game's publisher, Cognosphere, issued a subpoena and DMCA takedown notice about a week ago in response to Ubatcha's many leaks found inside the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Discord server - a community hub that contains over 270,000 users. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:51 AM  Looking for a Genshin Impact tier list? There are currently 59 Genshin Impact characters available, so there's no shortage of candidates for your dream team. But with so many different weapons, elementals, talents, ascension bonuses, and constellation upgrades, finding your favourites can be challenging. Don't let the placement of the characters on our Genshin Impact tier list deter you from pulling on the next character banner. 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 Genshin Impact 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 a high tier means that the character is the best Genshin Impact character 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. Continue reading Genshin Impact tier list December 2022: the best characters in 3.3 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:44 AM  There's no official word on the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti yet, but it seems like the company are already hard at work at putting together the mainstream graphics card's specs. Unfortunately, those hoping for more VRAM may be disappointed by team green's upcoming GPU. Continue reading Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti specs may not include VRAM upgrade MORE FROM PCGAMESN: RTX 4000 - everything we know, GeForce Now RTX 3080 review, Best graphics card |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:14 AM  If you've been one of the many facing PC issues in The Witcher 3 next gen port from CD Projekt Red don't worry, as the studio behind the fantasy RPG game has announced that plenty of fixes are on the way. The team is investigating exactly just what is going on with the newest version of Geralt's adventure, following multiple reports of problems. Continue reading Witcher 3 next gen fixes coming after CD Projekt Red botches launch MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Witcher 3 mods, The Witcher 4 news, Play The Witcher 3 |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:09 AM  Just how long is High on Life? The narrative game from Justin Roiland's Squanch Games takes you on the journey of a bounty hunter as you finally find your calling in life. Accompanied by some sentient weapons that might remind you of your favourite Rick and Morty or Solar Opposites characters, you probably won't want the story to end, but it's still useful to know how long you'll be roaming the cosmos. As with most story games, High on Life won't require too much of your time to complete but will offer some side quests and additional adventures if you want to prolong your stay in space. This colourful, planetary adventure has been likened to as "Metroid Prime, but funny", but do check out our High on Life review in progress for our impressions. So, how long can we plan on being high on life? Continue reading How long is High on Life? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Should you kill 5-Torg in High on Life?, Should you stab Gene in High on Life?, High on Life mission list |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:03 AM  Anyone who's read a sci-fi book or even half-watched a Terminator film knows that technology will ultimately be the death of us all. No matter how much control we think we have over our man-made machines, they always seem to deem humanity unnecessary, and we get wiped out before you can even think the word "sky" or anything that might come after it. Continue reading In Synced, technology is your best friend – and your biggest threat |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:52 AM  Wondering if you should stab Gene in High on Life? There is just one opportunity for you to do this rather despicable deed, which comes as soon as you return to the house after your first proper mission in the Slums. There's a similar moment in the FPS game just a few minutes beforehand when, after beating 9-Torg, you have the opportunity to kill 5-Torg. However, the difference here is that your knife has wanted to plunge into Gene's sides so much that he never shuts up about it. Again, you may be thinking there are consequences for doing so, such as losing a valuable ally willing to help you on your journey, but it's far more mundane than that. Continue reading Should you stab Gene in High on Life? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Should you kill 5-Torg in High on Life?, Should you stab Gene in High on Life?, High on Life mission list |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:21 AM  Trying to work out if you should kill 5-Torg in High on Life? You only have a single opportunity to slay the cloned sister of 9-Torg, and it's shortly after the first boss fight in the game. It's a missable moment, but as it turns out, it's one you may wish to not bother doing. There's a similar moment a few minutes later in the FPS game where you can stab Gene with the knife. However, that moment is different because you can get a secret achievement for being a bit of a dick. This choice, on the other hand, is one of the more disappointing ones. Continue reading Should you kill 5-Torg in High on Life? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Should you kill 5-Torg in High on Life?, Should you stab Gene in High on Life?, High on Life mission list |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:47 AM  The Destiny 2 Dawning event has returned, granting all the snowballs and cookies Guardians could want. However, if you're new to the game, understand that The Dawning is a Destiny 2 tradition of merriment and cheer. Led by 'space grandma' Eva Levante, the event involves collecting unique materials and recipes, baking cookies in Eva's oven, and gifting them to Guardian allies throughout Sol. If you want to know more about the Dawning in one of the best free PC games, we have you covered with our guide covering everything from rewards to cookie recipes. Continue reading Destiny 2 Dawning recipes, armor, and rewards 2022 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:44 AM  Want to know how to open Fortnite Winterfest presents for the 2022 Christmas event? If you're relatively new to the popular shooter, chances are you've not heard of these Winterfest events. To celebrate, you can now open one present daily to receive festive-themed gifts from now until the end of the holiday season. Once you open these fancy Fortnite Winterfest presents, you can show them off in the battle royale game. This year there are two Fortnite skins, two gliders, two wraps, some music, a spray, a pickaxe, a contrail, an emote, an emoticon, and at least one other present the game isn't allowing players to open just yet. The Winterfest event lasts from December 13 until January 3, ending at 6am PT / 9am ET/ 2pm GMT. Continue reading All Fortnite Winterfest presents 2022 and how to open them MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite Chapter 4 map - key locations, Free PC games, All Fortnite Chapter 4 weapons |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:36 AM  Want to know more about the upcoming Genshin Impact events? A new version of Genshin Impact arrives every six weeks, complete with new characters, quests, and events. It's difficult to keep track of which events are currently running and if there are any new ones coming soon, so here's a schedule for all current and upcoming Genshin Impact events. There are usually a number of Genshin Impact events running simultaneously, and they aren't just in-game events. When a new Genshin Impact character joins the game, the devs launch a web event at the same time - players learn about the latest characters through an interactive story told through a web browser. The rewards for completing different events range from in-game items like primogems and mora, to real life prizes like mouse mats and plushies. Just like the Genshin Impact banners, most events are only available for a limited time, so it's worth participating as soon as you can. New events are usually added to Genshin Impact after an update, but it's worth keeping an eye out on this page as the devs do like to surprise the community. Continue reading Genshin Impact events – all current and upcoming events MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:28 AM  What are the best sex games on PC? From steamy sexy times in The Witcher 3, space rumpy-pumpy in Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, to kinky bedroom antics in Fallout 4, these are the sexiest games on PC. Sex. It's all around us. It's leaking out of the walls. It's flooding up through the floorboards. "Where's all this sex coming from?" screams your mother, as she puts the sofa up on cinder blocks to protect it from the rising tide of sex. "Get all of the white goods up the stairs!" So, what are the best sex games on PC? "Get with it mum, you massive prude," you shout in reply, opening the back door and allowing a great wave of filthy sex to wash over the living room, carrying your dad's slippers away in a frothy deluge while the family dog barks and barks, confused and soaking. That's sex for you. Or houses in low-lying flood plains. I can never remember which is which. Continue reading The best sex games on PC in 2022 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Witcher 3 mods, The Witcher 4 news, Play The Witcher 3 |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:30 AM  Christmas arrives in Arkesia with the 'Wreck the Halls' Lost Ark patch. The December update for the Smilegate fantasy MMORPG is upon us, and the winter patch notes see the new Lost Ark Summoner advanced class arrive, alongside multiple endgame raids, a new accessory type, and a festive holiday event. There's plenty to keep players busy into the new year, when the Lost Ark Witcher 3 collaboration is set to arrive. Continue reading Lost Ark patch adds Summoner in 'Wreck the Halls' December update MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPG – top MMOs you should play, Lost Ark class tier list, All Lost Ark Mokoko Seeds locations |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:21 AM  Ever ask yourself 'How much have I spent on League of Legends?' Riot Games' hugely successful MOBA is technically a free game, but if you ask any avid fan if that's the case, you'll no doubt receive a wry laugh in response. The 160-strong champion pool is diverse and wonderful; each character can be purchased with currency earned while playing - the premium cosmetics, however, are bought with real-world money. These cosmetics - skins, mainly - can be purchased directly using something called RP, purchasable in bulk using your hard-earned cash. These skins change the base look of the character you're playing, with premium cosmetics adding completely new effects, voice lines, and animations. There's also a battle pass that can be bought using RP, this rewards you the more you play, so may seem like the most efficient way to spend your money. So while the MOBA is technically a free PC game, you can see just how easily it can sway you into parting with your money. This guide will give you the information needed to find out exactly how much you've spent in League of Legends. Continue reading How much have I spent on League of Legends? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends preseason 23, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:15 AM  For a game all about running a farm and interacting with townsfolk, the best Stardew Valley mods let you take these gameplay ideas further in the life game. Customising how your farm is laid out and runs day-to-day is a key part of the expressive nature of the game, just like when building a house in The Sims, so how about a series of mods that enhance your creative options around your town and farm? Continue reading Stardew Valley mod channels The Sims style building customisation MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stardew Valley multiplayer, Stardew Valley realism, The best Stardew Valley mods |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:14 AM  Silent Hill 2 remake is not the only horror game in the works from Layers of Fear, Blair Witch, and Observer developer Bloober, as the Polish studio announces a brand-new horror project – great news for horror fans, as we also await a slew of Konami games like Silent Hill Townfall, Silent Hill Ascension, and the mysterious Silent Hill f. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Silent Hill 2 system requirements, The best horror games, Silent Hill 2 remake trailer |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:13 AM  Looking for the best city-building games on PC in 2022? There's nothing more relaxing than sitting down for an afternoon of city-building games with a hot drink. We've lost countless hours lining up buildings just how we like them or scrambling to save a population on the brink of collapse, and occasionally we've purposefully brought about that collapse just to see how our citizens would cope. Not very well as it happens. Our list of the best city-building games offers something for every management game fan, from hardcore town planners looking for a challenge, to entries that welcome genre newcomers with the promise of tutorials, stripped back interfaces, and few apocalyptic threats. As well as difficulty, we've included a mix of realistic city builders and sci-fi simulator games, in case you're bored of laying out your urban expanses against a traditional backdrop. Don't get confused with our list of the best building games though, which often allow you to explore your creativity on a smaller scale. Whether your aim is to regroup and repopulate Earth, conquer new planets, or defeat the commuter's menace that is congestion, then this list of the best city-building games on PC should serve you well. Continue reading The best city-building games on PC 2022 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cities: Skylines mods, Cities: Skylines system requirements, The best management games on PC 2022 |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:07 AM  The High on Life release date is here, and Squanch Games' latest oddball title has arrived under a barrage of mixed reviews. In High on Life, Justin Roiland, the co-creator of hit animated series Rick & Morty, takes players to a strange future full of talking guns and "an alien cartel that wants to get high off humanity". As you can probably tell, this is certainly not your typical FPS game. Since the wacky FPS game's reveal during the Xbox & Bethesda Showcase 2022, expectations were split wildly between fans of Roiland's divisive cartoons and, well, everyone else. Now that the game is here, nothing has changed, but if you take it on face value, High on Life is just a bit of light-hearted fun. If you're unsure whether it's for you, take a look at our High on Life review, or read on for information about the game itself. Continue reading High on Life release date, gameplay, and story MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Should you kill 5-Torg in High on Life?, Should you stab Gene in High on Life?, High on Life mission list |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 9:51 AM  Looking for some great games like Borderlands? Whether you were disappointed by the latest Borderlands entry or you've exhausted every area of Pandora and have completed all the DLC and need a fresh challenge, there are enough options out there to see you through until Borderlands 4, whenever that might come. Maybe the prospect of actually collecting and cataloguing over one billion guns isn't quite as exhilarating as you had hoped. Borderlands is adored for many reasons, whether that's as a safe space to lay waste to baddies with buddies online or as an addictive looter which has us up until the early hours saying "just one more chest". But Borderlands isn't the only series with a bonkers story that asks players to team up and grind for skill points to max out their favourite builds. Sure, not every series can promise a cel-shaded circus of lunacy on the same scale as Pandora's wastelands, but there are some great alternatives out there. Continue reading The best games like Borderlands in 2022 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Outriders review, Outriders legendary weapons guide, Purchase Outriders |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 9:44 AM  A new issue with Tower of Fantasy characters allows players to create "abnormally glowing" MMORPG personas who shine like the sun and literally blind everyone around them. Following a wave of celestial-looking avatars, Hotta has clamped down hard on this bizarre new trend. Continue reading Tower of Fantasy characters are basically Marvel's Human Torch MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Tower of Fantasy codes, Tower of Fantasy characters, How to level up in Tower of Fantasy |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 9:37 AM  A Minecraft mod is an excellent way to change the sandbox game in a plethora of different ways. There is a Minecraft mod for just about anything you could ever think of, and it helps to give the game life way beyond that of others in the genre. This mod makes a small tweak to one of the game's most central elements that helps make things a little easier, and adds a little more excitement to every block broken. Continue reading Minecraft mod turns every block into potential treasure MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 9:32 AM  The Dead Island 2 release date has suffered at the hands of many setbacks, from jumping between developers, to being hit with delays, and finally to being the subject of circulating launch rumours that didn't seem to come to fruition, until now. Dambuster Studios has taken over the development of the long-awaited zombie game sequel, and in August 2022, Gamescom Opening Night Live was treated to Dead Island 2's world premiere with two epic trailers and an official release date. With more gameplay details now available, including just how Alexa Game Control will work, we're here to slash, punch, and burst through everything you need to know about the "ultimate zombie slaying experience" coming to PC and consoles in 2023. An actual Dead Island 2 game that you'll actually be able to play. Who'da thunk it? Continue reading Dead Island 2 release date, news, gameplay, story, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best co-op games, Everything we know about Dead Island 2, The best zombie games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 9:30 AM  Want to know when the Ark 2 release date is? Ever since the Ark 2 announcement at The Game Awards 2020, we've been looking forward to learning more about the upcoming dinosaur-themed survival game. Based on the two cinematic trailers and the additional info from the Studio Wildcard development team, it's clear that Ark 2 will feature a unique story, enhanced gameplay mechanics, and (of course!) a T-Rex. From the Ark 2 release date to its platform, souls-like combat, and mod support; here's everything we know about the Ark sequel. Continue reading Ark 2 release date speculation, trailers, gameplay, and news |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 14, 2022 8:01 AM  Looking for some cool Minecraft skins to download? Avoiding fashion faux pas is serious business and not just a case of following the latest trends or knowing this season's wardrobe essentials. Instead, it's an ongoing battle to turn up wearing one of these cool MC skins to make all your friends jealous. You could just rock up with the recently updated Steve and Alex default Minecraft skins, which brought back Steve's lush beard after several clean-shaven years. However, if you're looking for something more adventurous, such as a Minecraft Spider-Man skin or characters from your favourite games, film icons, or creative mashups, we have sourced some of the best threads for your sartorial pleasure. So, to ensure you are the talk of the server the next time you log in, we have the very best Minecraft skins for you. Oh, and be sure to check out our guide on how to change skins in Minecraft if you're new to this whole makeover malarky. There's no point messing around in the amazing worlds created by the best minds if you're not looking just as special. If you're playing on the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft, the new character creator lets you customise your character model with numerous free and premium Minecraft skins, so you can roam around the coolest play areas generated by Minecraft seeds as the pixel version of yourself. Continue reading Cool Minecraft skins to download for your avatar MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 14, 2022 12:00 PM  Earlier this year I watched a very short presentation of Inkbound, an upcoming turn-based roguelike from Shiny Shoe, the devs behind deckbuilder Monster Train. I thought it had potential, but it's difficult to determine just how much potential something has when all you've got to go on is footage they'd prepared earlier, like a cottage pie from a Sunday Brunch oven. I'm excited to report that I spent over an hour with the game alongside Shiny Shoe's CEO Mark Cooke and creative director Andrew Krausnick, who were not only lovely but put up with my incredible ability to fumble my turns. Still, I was impressed by how the game's speedy combat matched its roguelike needs, as it pushed us through even the trickiest of scenarios - as opposed to other strategy games which can feel like trudging through a sea of glue. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:45 AM .jpg/BROK/resize/1920x1920%3E/format/jpg/quality/80/Warhammer-40%2C000-Darktide-(2).jpg) Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is not for the squeamish. Fatshark's spiritual follow-up to Vermintide and Vermintide 2 is ferocious, violent, and involves a whole lotta gore. It's a grisly co-op multiplayer where instead of brawling your way through torrents of gross rat humanoids, you and your rag-tag team are now up against hordes of scabby zombies all in favour of a Imperial fascist overlord. Several of the RPS Treehouse folk have jumped into the fray, carving their way through Darktide's industrial world of Gothic factories and towering cathedrals. The verdict? Uninspiring progression systems and short, repetitive missions aside, Darktide still remains a bone-crunching gorefest best enjoyed with pals. Preferably ones with strong stomachs. James: I was actually braced to bounce off this, in the same way I bounced off Vermintide 2 and its monotonously melee-focused ratman slaughter. Nope – I'm 22 hours in and not even close to abandoning interest in my greasy crew of Imperial screwups. I think it might be because Darktide strikes a finer balance of slicing and shooting? Like there's more of a dynamism to horde fights when you're switching between the two. It rarely feels like I'm just swing, swing, swinging, unless I have a new Power Sword I want to try out. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:19 AM  Aquatic open-world sci-fi fest Subnautica has hit 2.0 with its Living Large major update, bringing the game's quality up to par with sequel Subnautica: Below Zero. The update brings across some snazzy construction parts from Below Zero, meaning you're now free to trick out your bases with surface hatches and glass domes. Nice. It also sweeps away more than 800 bugs, including ones that affected base building, vehicle navigation, and piloting. Living Large adds an unstuck button to the menu too, in case you get into peril on some geometry below the waves and can't free yourself. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:10 AM  Earlier today, it was revealed that Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII - Reunion has a piece of artwork in it with a great big Getty Images watermark slapped across it. The eagle-eyed staff over at Kotaku posted an image of the offending painting, found in Nibelheim's ShinRa Mansion where Zack and co find themselves toward the end of the game, and having gone back in to see for myself, I can confirm that, yep, the in-game painting of John Crowther's Ludgate Circus, London, 1881 does indeed still have the watermark on it. Oops! Might want to sort that licence fee, Square Enix, or at least patch it out before Getty starts a'knockin... Whoopsie artwork isn't the only thing hiding in Crisis Core's ShinRa Mansion, though, because down in the basement is a rather cute nod a Final Fantasy VII fav. Spoilers within, obvs. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:56 AM  Ah, Mandalorians. Can't live with them, can't live without them. The 7.2: Showdown On Ruhnuk update to saber-swinging MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic has you hunting down a rogue member of that pesky warrior clan, landing/crashing you on a new planet with fresh daily missions and a story questline. There's a big PvP revamp, too, along with substantial changes to how gear works.
Planet Ruhnuk is the beigest entity I've ever seen, but you're not there for your holidays, are you.
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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:06 AM  We're just a few weeks off living in the futuristic year of 2023, so it's entirely unsurprising that the world's (former) richest man just dropped the whole of Steam's catalogue as a form of in-car entertainment. Elon Musk shared his company Tesla's announcement, via his company Twitter, that not his company Steam was now supported in Tesla's newest Model S and X vehicles. Do you remember when I-spy was the height of gaming in a car? Well, now you can pretty much play whatever game you like instead with the Tesla holiday update. You can use a controller, but it supports mouse and keyboard wirelessly for that authentic roadside PC experience. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 14, 2022 9:00 AM  Cambridge-based Runescape publisher Jagex have announced they've acquired Gamepires, the devs behind open-world survival sandbox Scum. The deal was made for an undisclosed amount. Both companies said they're now looking to work together to "accelerate Scum", and release it in 1.0 across multiple platforms in the future. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 14, 2022 8:00 AM  Two weeks are down on the RPS Advent Calendar this year, and you've started to feel the call to adventure again. You thought that you'd rolled up your treasure map for good, and swabbed your last deck, but it seems like the wind is here to fill your sales once more... |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 14, 2022 7:09 AM  Today is the day The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's much touted free next-gen update arrives on PC and consoles, but it's not been going so well for a lot of us folk on PC. People have already taken to Twitter, Reddit, and Steam with their tales of performance woe since the update landed, with Steam reviews claiming it's caused everything from reduced frame rates to issues with the HUD. The RPS Treehouse has also been having trouble since installing the 4.0 update too, getting very inconsistent frame rates on the new max settings even with a RTX 3080 unless they turn off ray tracing and other new graphical features. Hardware editor James and vid bud Liam will have more on this later, but for now, here's how to avoid having the next-gen update ruin your Witcher 3 experience, and keep Roach running nice and smoothly. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:43 AM The Ferrary Vision Gran Turismo is coming tomorrow to GT7, but some will have to wait longer. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:08 AM A former Japan exclusive is coming stateside in 2023. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:36 AM Who said characters in horror had to be dumb? |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:01 AM Harvestella producer Daisuke Taka discusses the new life sim JRPG. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 14, 2022 9:48 AM Following the 40th Edition, MSFS has a bright future ahead. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 14, 2022 9:47 AM Beggars can't be choosers, right? |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 14, 2022 9:00 AM Love is in the air, in the galaxy, and in the multiverse. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 14, 2022 9:00 AM From Link meowing to defeating Ganon, here are 20 of the best moments in Zelda: The Wind Waker. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 14, 2022 9:00 AM These were the best Racing & Sports we played in 2022. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 14, 2022 7:22 AM Two of the vastest open worlds go head-to-head in this comparison. Two will enter, but only one can leave as the definitive open world experience. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:30 AM
The latest My Time at Sandrock update is live, and it focuses on telling the story of the character Logan. Logan is an NPC who was mentioned in My Time at Portia and is a wanted criminal. He joins in Hey Old Pals Part 2 – The Secret Behind the Mask. (The first part of that update launched in November 2022.) Logan is a bandit in My Time at Sandrock. After his father Howlett died, Logan left Sandrock and began stealing from trains and engaging in illegal activities. While his past hasn't really been explored prior to this, the new update will offer an opportunity to cross paths with him and find out more about his motivations. Here's a teaser video focusing on the new Logan storyline in My Time at Sandrock, though other characters appear in passing. There's also an almost 50 minute long developer stream discussing the addition. Here's the full list of My Time at Sandrock patch notes for the Hey Old Pals Part 2 – The Secret Behind the Mask update from Steam. The announcement also noted that, due to members of the team suffering from COVID-19, there may be bugs that will be fixed in the future.
My Time at Sandrock is available in early access for PCs, and the Hey Old Pals part 2 update is live now. The post My Time at Sandrock Update Focuses on the Character Logan appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:00 AM
Capcom took to Twitter to share profiles and video clips of Street Fighter 6 characters Dee Jay, JP, Marisa, and Manon. Each one featured a new piece of official art showing the person's design in-game. Dee Jay first appeared in Super Street Fighter II. He's known for his kickboxing-inspired moveset. In addition to games, he also appeared in comics and animated adaptations. Here's his official profile and art.
And this is a video showing him performing Jus Cool.
JP is one of Street Fighter 6's new characters. His profile notes he's a major figure in the country of Nayshall. This is a new location appearing in this entry.
Like JP, Marisa is a newcomer in Street Fighter 6. She's Greek, and her costume in her official art has a Spartan sort of look to it.
There's also a video showing her fighting Manon.
The final one of the new Street Fighter 6 characters officially revealed at The Game Awards 2022 is Manon. She's both a fighter and model. Here's her art and profile.
Her gameplay footage also shows her facing off against Marisa.
Street Fighter 6 will come to the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on June 2, 2023. Its second closed beta will be held December 16-19, 2022. The post Street Fighter 6 Dee Jay, JP, Marisa, and Manon Character Profiles Shared appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:30 AM
Nintendo introduced a new Fire Emblem Engage character named Jade. The official Fire Emblem Twitter shared art and video clips detailing the personality and qualities of the new game-original lady knight. Check it out below. https://twitter.com/FireEmblemJP/status/1602939402225061894 In Fire Emblem Engage, Jade is a royal knight from the nation of Brodia, a militaristic kingdom led by the character Morion the Conquerer. Jade is a retainer to Diamant, Brodia's crown prince and one of Fire Emblem Engage's Lord-class characters. Jade is described as calm and level-headed, taking her duties seriously. Her general reticence makes people think she's cold-hearted, but she enjoys cheery things and good humor. Jade meditates when confronted with a problem. Check out a clip from Fire Emblem Engage of Jade in conversation with Amber, who was introduced earlier. https://twitter.com/FireEmblemJP/status/1602941009477832705 In the clip, Jade asks Amber to tell her more stories, as she intends to use them as a reference for a novel that she's writing. Amber obliges, boasting about his prowess riding alpacas. Unfortunately, a live demonstration isn't possible, as alpacas don't live in the current area. https://twitter.com/FireEmblemJP/status/1602940009346060288 Jade starts the game in the fortified "Axe Armor" class. The Axe Armor is described as a "heavily armored infantry unit that wields an axe." Axe Armors have high defense ratings, but are vulnerable to magical damage. The demo clip shows Jade in heavy armor, with a shield and one-handed battle axe. Fire Emblem Engage launches on the Nintendo Switch on January 20, 2023. Pre-orders are open. The post Meet Fire Emblem Engage's Jade, an Axe Armor Lady Knight Character appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:00 AM
The upcoming HD ports of Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden will be a bit more convenient to play. The Persona HD ports will receive features related to saves, difficulty, and re-experiencing key moments. Notably, there will be a new Persona 4 Golden Social Link feature. [Thanks, Famitsu!] In the HD port of Persona 3 Portable, Atlus and Sega are adding the ability to change the game's difficulty at any point once the game opens up. Additionally, the extra difficulty levels unlocked by completing the game once will be selectable from a fresh start. Persona 4 Golden's HD port will get an "Album" function for Social Link events, allowing players to replay events they've unlocked. During the event, they can also choose different dialog options to see the different reactions. Persona 3 Portable is based on the PSP edition of Persona 3, which was originally a PS2 game. P3P is notable for adding a female protagonist, with alternative Social Link connections, as well as having some changes to the story compared to Persona 3 FES, the enhanced edition released on the PS2. Persona 4 Golden was the enhanced edition of Persona 4, and was a PS Vita-exclusive until it launched on PC via Steam in 2020. P4G added a new Social Link, and additional content, like new locations, combat moves, Personas, and activities. The Persona HD ports were announced for contemporary platforms earlier this year. Their release date is set for January 19, 2023 on the Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. In Japan they'll cost 1,980 Yen (about $15 USD), but will be accessible through Xbox Game Pass. The post Persona 3 and 4 HD Ports Will Have Save Anywhere, Social Link Replay appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 14, 2022 9:40 AM
Square Enix took to its official blog and a new trailer to introduce the Octopath Traveler 2 characters Temenos Mistral and Throne Anguis. Temenos is the cleric in this installment. Meanwhile, Throne is the game's thief. The announcement also went over some critical characters in their storylines. While a cleric, Temenos is also an Order of the Sacred Flame Inquisitor on assignment in the Crestlands. He was given his role by Pontiff Jorg, and he's working with the Sanctum Knight Crick to find out what's going on. He's voiced by Jordan Dash Cruz, who also played College Murph in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands and Shaun in Shadows House. Some of Temenos' moveset came up. He can use Guide in the daytime, to recruit an ally to use in a fight. At night, he can Coerce an enemy at night to get information. His Moonlight Judgment Talent blinds characters at night. His Judgment Latent Power can lower enemy Shield Points. Meanwhile, Throne is a member of the Blacksnakes thieves guild, and she's one of the Octopath Traveler 2 characters in the Brightlands. Her goal is to get away, dealing with the Blacksnakes leaders Father and Mother as she does. She'll also work alongside fellow members Pirro and Scaracci. She's voiced by Erica Mendez, who also played Marielle L. Kenny in Star Ocean: The Divine Force, Bernadetta in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and Ayaka in Genshin Impact. Like Temenos, Square Enix shared Throne's Path Actions, Talent, and Latent Power. She can Steal from people during the day and Ambush someone in her way at night. Her Blessing of Darkness Talent is a buff that increases everyone's attack and speed in a fight. The Leave No Trace Latent Power lets her act twice in a row, with a player choosing each action. Here's the new Octopath Traveler 2 trailer looking at the characters Temenos and Throne. Octopath Traveler 2 will appear on the Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC via Steam on February 24, 2023. eShop and PlayStation Store pre-orders are open. The post Octopath Traveler 2 Characters Temenos and Throne Introduced appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 14, 2022 9:00 AM
A new figure, or maybe even figures, will head to the Bleach SH Figuarts line. Tamashii Nations took to Twitter to tease a Jump Festa 2023 announcement. It will showcase new items at the event. Here's the announcement, which includes a red outline of Ichigo Kurosaki against a black background. This could suggest a new Bleach SH Figuarts figure of him is on the way.
There are already some Bleach Figuarts figures. Bandai released Figuarts ZERO figures of Saigo no Getsuga Tensho Ichigo, Aizen Sousuke, Gin Ichimaru, and Rangiku Matsumoto. However, there haven't been any SH Figuarts ones based on the series yet. As for the Bleach anime, a new one debuted in 2022. Bleach: The Thousand Year Blood War started airing in October 2022. An English dub is available. However, a new person is voicing Chad. Jump Festa 2023 will begin at 4pm PT/7pm ET on December 16, 2022/9am JST on December 17, 2022. An English stream will be available. Tamashii Nations' Instagram will include a video of the Bleach SH Figuarts display after the event begins. The post New Bleach SH Figuarts Figure Will Debut at Jump Festa 2023 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 14, 2022 8:30 AM
Good Smile Company is selling the new Rebuild of Evangelion Asuka, Rei, and Mari Newtype Cover figure set outside of Japan. The trio will debut in the country in August 2023. It will cost ¥41,800 there. The North American release is set for October 2023. There is a $290.99 standard version and $313.99 Newtype Special Set with reversible acrylic stand. For this set, Asuka Langley Shikinami, Rei Ayanami, and Mari Makinami Illustrious are all wearing the same white plugsuits. They also are in the same pose as seen on the Newtype June 2021 cover. This is a 1/8th scale figure set, which means they are almost five inches tall. When put together, the display is about eight inches long. First, here is how the Rebuild of Evangelion Asuka, Rei, and Mari Newtype Cover figure set with all three characters together. As these are three separate figures that can be posed together, there are also photos showing them alone. While Rei's looks like it could appear by itself on a desk or shelf, the Asuka and Mari poses may require Rei's presence to look nature. The Rebuild of Evangelion Asuka, Rei, and Mari Newtype Cover figure set will come to Japan in August 2023 and North America in October 2023. Pre-orders are open until February 2, 2023. The Rebuild of Evangelion films are streaming on Amazon. The post Evangelion Asuka, Rei, and Mari Newtype Cover Figure Set Appears Next Year appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 14, 2022 8:00 AM
As the holidays roll around, Square Enix always adds new items to its FFXIV online store and discounts others in the name of its Winter Sale, and the 2022 one's just begun. On December 14, 2022, an array of new items entered the collection. Some are Starlight Celebration 2021 rewards people might have missed. Others are FFXIV winter clothing items like a tunic and gloves. First, one of the entirely new items is the Far Northern Attire. This is a $18 FFXIV winter clothing set. It includes boots, bottoms, gloves, a headpiece, and a tunic. This can be dyed. Both Hrothgar or Viera characters won't show as wearing the headpiece. The other entirely new item is a $5 Authentic Starlight Mobile. This is a piece of furnishing with bells, trees, snowflakes, and a reindeer on it. The two returning Starlight Celebration rewards are the 2021 Wind-up Rudy and Squirrel Emperor Minions. They are $5 each. As for the FFXIV Winter Sale, it covers both in-game items and ways to quickly advance through the story. Here are a few of the more notable deals.
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. The FFXIV Winter Sale 2022 will run in the online store until January 9, 2023. The post FFXIV Online Store New Winter Items and Sale Appear appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 14, 2022 7:30 AM
Anycolor, the parent company of the Nijisanji Vtuber agency, announced Yugo Asuma graduated. This news came suddenly on December 14, 2022. In the world of Vtubing, graduation is used to note that character will no longer stream or perform going forward. Anycolor suggested certain actions committed by the performer meant the Noctyx member could no longer perform. This means a complete end to access to previous work by the streamer. The Twitter account account is locked and no past tweets can be viewed. He had about 676,400 followers there. No videos can be found on his YouTube channel. He had about 431,000 subscribers. People can also no longer find his merchandise in the Nijisanji English official storefront. Here is the statement from Nijisanji, which suggests possible reasons for Vtuber Yugo Asuma's graduation.
Yugo Asuma was part of the Nijisanji English Vtuber group Noctyx. His character's gimmick is that he was a DJ. He also released one song with Noctyx, "Stuck in the Abyss." They debuted on February 27, 2022. The four remaining members are Alban Knox, Fulgur Ovid, Sonny Brisko, and Uki Violeta. All four of them will continue streaming. People can also still purchase their merchandise. The post Nijisanji Noctyx Vtuber Yugo Asuma Graduates Abruptly appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 14, 2022 6:00 AM
Square Enix will launch the Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign from December 23, 2022 for former FFXI players. It will run until January 5, 2023. There will also be a discount campaign on expansion packs and the World Transfer Service. It will start on the same date. However, the discount campaign will run for a bit longer, ending on January 13, 2023. In order to meet the requirements of the FFXI Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign, you must have an active PlayOnline or Final Fantasy XI service account. You also have to transfer your PlayOnline account to a Square Enix one. As of December 20, 2022, the character status for inactive character options must be "Canceled." If you were playing on the console versions of the game, you can install the Windows version for free. As a welcome back to returning players, there are numerous events that will occur in Vana'diel. You can check them all out via the Campaign website. These events give returning players a chance to obtain event items or alter egos they missed. There will also be a boost to how many experience and capacity points you get. This will make it easier for returning players to catch up to the rest. For the discount campaigns, you can get 50% off on the Seekers of Adoulin expansion pack and on World Transfer Service. It used to cost $18 to transfer to another server. But it will cost $9 instead if you buy it during the discount campaign. There is also a 67% discount on the Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition, making it $9.99 rather than $29.99. FFXI is available for the Windows PC and the Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign will run from December 23, 2022 to January 5, 2023. The discounts will last until January 13, 2023. Returning players will be able to take advantage of the current FFXI Adventurer Gratitude Campaign as well. The post Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign Welcomes Back FFXI Players appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:51 AM  Garganacl is one of the new Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Known as the Rock Salt Pokémon, Garganacl is a bulky Rock type that can tank even the strongest of physical attackers. Working around its incredible bulk and powerful ability can be tricky, but we've got you covered. Here's our guide on Garganacl's weaknesses and best counters in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Pokémon Scarlet and Violet guides and features hub. Garganacl weaknesses and best counters in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Garganacl is a strong Pokémon that excels at walling physical attackers. It is a defensive setup Pokémon that can become practically unstoppable if you aren't prepared. It's no exaggeration to say that allowing a Garganacl to set up and not having an appropriate counter can be the sole reason you lose. As a pure Rock-type, Garganacl is weak to Grass, Ground, Fighting, Steel, and Water-type move... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:12 AM  Attackers are the most picked heroes in Overwatch 2 right now. The game has evolved enough to put the limelight back on the attackers and away from the tanks. Choosing an attacker hero might be daunting since there's a lot to choose from, so we created this list to help you pick the best attacker heroes in Overwatch 2. The best attackers in Overwatch 2 S-Tier Sombra Sojourn Sombra Image via Blizzard Since her release, Sombra has been one of the best heroes in Overwatch. But her gameplay is now evolving after her damage to hacked enemies was increased. She's now played more as a finisher due to the passive skill that makes her see injured enemies rather than a disruptor. With the buff on her hack and passive skills, injured enemies have a lower chance of surviving when encountering Sombra. Sojourn Image via Blizzard Putting Sojourn in S-tier might be controversial since she tends to perform better the higher up the ladder you go. Sojourn's main weakness is ... |
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:00 AM Team Cherry's Metroidvania action-adventure game, Hollow Knight, follows the journey of a nameless warrior called the Knight as he travels through Hallownest, which is now a kingdom ruined by a supernatural disease. As the Knight journeys through Hallownest, he will encounter various characters that will help fully unravel the story in the game. Some of […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:09 AM Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is an open-world game where the player is a transferee in a huge school in the Paldea Region. In the game, the player and the player only gets to decide whatever they want to do: whether to track down Titan Pokemon, defeat all the Pokemon Gyms, become the champion, and become […] |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:16 AM In the amazing Wrath of the Lich King Classic game, herbalism is an important and popular Gathering profession. Professions in WotLK primarily fall into one of three categories, but there may be overlaps where professions from various categories can complement one another. Gathering professions allow you to take items found in the game environment and […] The post Best Herbs in WotLK Classic and Where to Find Them appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |