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Kotaku Thursday, August 17, 2023 5:30 AM
    

It's 2023 and over the weekend I accidentally stayed up far later than I expected replaying Undead Nightmare on my Nintendo Switch. Not only am I having a sweet time with the 13-year-old expansion, but I'm excited that one of the best zombie games ever made, and one of Rockstar's greatest hits, is finally accessible…

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Kotaku Thursday, August 17, 2023 5:01 AM
    

Red Dead Redemption, one of Rockstar's best games, has always been one of its hardest to play, especially if you don't own an Xbox console or a PlayStation 3. So it's great to see RDR making the long-awaited leap from old consoles to Switch and PS4 via newly released ports. I've now had time to play the Switch…

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 7:55 AM
     Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 release date speculation

When is the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 release date? Hard as it may be to imagine a graphics card that's faster than today's flagship pixel pushers, it's likely only a matter of time before the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 sits at the head of the pack. We're still a long way out from its launch, but we've got all the latest details and rumors on team green's upcoming GPU right here.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 7:48 AM
     Starfield Neon city guide

What can be found in Starfield's Neon city? In Starfield, Neon is the man-made, spacefaring equivalent of Vegas, except it's surrounded by a sea full of psychedelic fish rather than an arid desert. Still, it's full of bright lights and presumably a melting pot of interesting characters.

Among the many Starfield planets you can encounter on your journey through the galaxy, one was bound the be home to a psychedelic drug-fueled city of pleasure. That's where Neon city comes in. Neon is one of four major Starfield cities you can visit in the RPG game, and as the Starfield release date nears, here's everything we know about Neon city so far.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 7:59 AM
     The best PC simulation games 2023

What are the best simulation games on PC? From the all-time greats that are still worth playing; the sims with modding communities who breathe eternal life into them; the facsimiles of an aspect of reality so niche you can barely fathom their existence, we have everything you need here.

Sims differ from other PC games in that their raison d'être isn't necessarily to entertain, at least not primarily. Do you want fun and excitement? Tough. Operating a submarine is not that. It is, however, fascinating, terrifying, and hugely satisfying as a long-form experience. Such is the nature of the genre that seeking out the best simulator games - it's like asking for the 'special' stock the shopkeeper keeps in the back room.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 7:48 AM
     Diablo 4 Season 2 release date speculation

When does Diablo 4 season 2 begin? Now the first season has started, we can speculate when the second one will begin. In previous Diablo games, seasons last longer than most conventional live service games but always have a similar timeframe.

From that data, we can determine how long you have to complete each of the Diablo 4 seasons, which is quite handy to know as you'll want to nab all those Unique items and Legendary Aspects that will be seasonal exclusives. It also determines exactly when your Diablo 4 characters will transfer to the Eternal Realm at the end of Season 1.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 7:28 AM
     League of Legends' new $200 chroma is turning it into a

It's no secret that I love collecting League of Legends cosmetics. From skins to chromas, emotes to ward skins; I, like my little author bio says, have plowed more money into Riot's MOBA than I'd like to admit. Unfortunately, the new Cosmic Jhin Mythic Chroma, Erasure, isn't one I'll be adding to my League of Legends arsenal.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 7:22 AM
     How to get Starfield houses

Can you buy Starfield houses? To celebrate the upcoming epic space adventure going gold, Bethesda held an AMA on Discord that covered a wide range of topics, from the overall experience to nitty-gritty details about mechanics. One major question concerned the prospect of Starfield houses and the capacity to buy property in the major cities.

Given our ample experience with previous Bethesda games, we can already predict that Starfield houses could have a multitude of uses. You might use your home as somewhere to bring companions so that they can take it easy for a spell, or perhaps decorate it with items you can also craft for base building. Either way, there's not long to go until the Starfield release date, so here's everything we know about getting onto the property ladder in Starfield.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 7:16 AM
     DBD codes August 2023

August 17, 2023: There are no new codes at the moment, but those below are all still valid.

What are the new DBD codes? These freebie-granting DBD rewards can actually be quite hard to keep up with since they arrive pretty regularly, which is no bad thing. We're never going to complain about in-game giveaways, and Dead by Daylight codes can give you anything from outfits to charms, and even Bloodpoints and Iridescent Shards.

Whether you want your favorite DBD killers to get a stylish new look, or you want to add to your survivors' wardrobes, be sure to redeem the codes below before it's too late. There may also be codes for Dead by Daylight Bloodpoints, Rift Fragments, and charms, so there are plenty of goodies to be had. Some of these Dead by Daylight codes are ongoing though, so you may have snapped them up already.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 7:14 AM
     Genshin Impact codes August 2023

What are the new Genshin Impact codes? Gathering currency in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind. While you can earn Mora and Primogems by completing quests such as daily commissions, an injection of extra funds will always be gratefully received. Fortunately, developer Hoyoverse occasionally sends out free gifts in the form of a Genshin redeem code. Most codes only work for a limited time - and they grant essential goodies like free Primogems and Mora - so it's a great idea to redeem them as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Genshin Impact codes are released periodically, frequently appearing in Hoyoverse's special programs, revealing information about future updates to the free PC game. They can also drop to celebrate milestones or to coincide with new Genshin Impact events.  You can find all the active Genshin codes for August 2023 below, and we'll also detail what they get you, explain how to redeem them and fill you in on where to look for more.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 7:23 AM
     Baldur's Gate 3 Halfling race overview

Who are the Halflings in Baldur's Gate 3? Halfling is one of the 11 playable races in Baldur's Gate 3. Choosing the right race determines not only your character's appearance, but their innate abilities, too. These range from buffs, abilities, and effects that are unique to certain races, to their unique physical traits. Choosing the right race, class, and background can make the difference between an average build and a great one.

We'll talk you through everything you need to know about Halflings in Baldur's Gate 3: their abilities, racial features, subraces, innate spells, and the best class for them. By the time the release date rolls around, you'll know all there is to discover about Halflings, and the other races.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 7:02 AM
     The best GTA game Rockstar ever made is less than $6

Grand Theft Auto 4 seemed to catch people off guard. When it was released in 2008, the Rockstar sandbox game was a broad departure from the wacky, playground style of GTA San Andreas. You couldn't go to the gym. You couldn't steal a fighter plane. There were no jet packs. But over time, with the emergence of Red Dead Redemption and, moreover, RDR2, Grand Theft Auto 4's more somber, sober approach has become more appreciated. With the GTA 6 release date on its way, and perhaps a little fatigue setting in after more than ten years of Grand Theft Auto 5, the best, bravest, and most well-told GTA Rockstar ever made is worth replaying - especially for the low price of less than $6, courtesy of a new Steam sale.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 7:13 AM
     Alan Wake 2 release date, trailers, gameplay

When is the Alan Wake 2 release date? The long-awaited sequel to Remedy's supernatural horror game is finally coming, and sooner than some of us have thought possible. The game was first teased in Control's second DLC expansion, featuring Alan Wake as one of the main characters.

Remedy has confirmed Alan Wake 2 and Control share the same universe, so you might want to familiarize yourself with both action-adventure games before starting this one. Now that there's an Alan Waker 2 release date, it's time to find out more about the horror game. We now have details on where Alan has been all these years, how the new protagonist fits into the story, and what we can expect from the gameplay.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 7:47 AM
     AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT release date speculation

When is the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT release date? The arrival of the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT looks to be close at hand, potentially plugging the midrange gap in team red's current generation graphics card lineup. While it shouldn't be the most powerful RDNA 3 pixel pusher, it will hopefully offer a great balance of value and performance to remain compelling. As its launch approaches, we're here to share all the latest details and rumors on the upcoming GPU.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 7:41 AM
     Starfield New Atlantis city guide

What can be found in Starfield's New Atlantis city? What we already know about the varied planets, creatures, and cities of Starfield has us even more excited about Bethesda's starfaring RPG. We're starting to learn more about who we can interact with and where, and just how these people and places will alter our space exploration experience.

June's Xbox and Bethesda Games showcase gave us a real in-depth gaze at the sheer scale and scope of Starfield, revealing the game would have over 1,000 planets to explore, as well as a number of major Starfield cities, including New Atlantis. we're keen to find out everything we can about the massive space game before the Starfield release date flies into our orbit, so here's what we know so far about New Atlantis.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 6:48 AM
     Diablo 4 update sneaks in quiet Sorcerer and Necromancer buffs

The latest Diablo 4 update has delivered surprise Sorcerer and Necromancer buffs, after one of the recent Diablo 4 patch notes received a subtle but significant change from Blizzard. This change could have some big ramifications on the best Diablo 4 builds in the RPG game, making two of its best item drops a lot more powerful in line with initial expectations, rather than the slightly disappointing reality that they offered previously.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 6:46 AM
     Does Starfield have multiplayer co-op?

Can you play Starfield multiplayer in co-op? After getting an in-depth look at Bethesda's new monster during the Starfield Direct, questions were raised about whether you'll be able to visit one of the thousand planets with a human pal, a friend, a trusted confidant, rather than one of the many, many NPCs.

Starfield is certainly shaping up to be one of the best PC games released this year, with the Direct only stoking the fires of excitement with its reveal of gorgeous, polished footage, and its promise that you can become a sandwich bandit once the Starfield release date rolls by. Can you share your life of piracy with someone else in Starfield co-op, or is the thought of multiplayer a load of baloney?

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 6:39 AM
     The best Elden Ring builds

What are the best Elden Ring builds? The first 20 levels shape your entire class, so selecting your stats carefully is essential. While placing some stat points into faith as an Astrologer may be tempting, you're probably better off committing to the full sorcery build to maximize your damage in the late game.

But what are the best Elden Ring builds? Well, some loadouts - such as the Hoarfrost Stomp build - aren't as powerful as they used to be, but new ones are rising to take their place, such as Swarm of Flies. If you've found that your build has been nerfed, never fear - grab a specific Elden Ring Great Rune, and you'll be able to unlock character respec, and you can simply create a new one!

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 7:01 AM
     The best sex games on PC 2023

What are the best sex games on PC? From steamy sexy times in The Witcher 3, zero-g acrobatics in Mass Effect, to kinky bedroom antics in Fallout 4, we all get the urge to get a bit naughty from time to time. So, with that in mind, here 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 on cinder blocks to protect it from the rising tide of sex. "Get all of the white goods up the stairs! We're only covered against fire and theft!"

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 6:31 AM
     Dark and Darker is making all classes free and paying out refunds

Dark and Darker classes will now be available for free, meaning players of the Ironmace RPG game can access the Bard and Warlock without spending money. Previously, these two classes were available either through long-term playing or via a real-money purchase. However, in the latest Dark and Darker update, Ironmace says that it is removing this particular microtransaction and will offer refunds to players in the near future. Dark and Darker classes are now all accessible without any expenditure, as we also await the game's possible return to Steam, and the full Dark and Darker release date.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 6:35 AM
     Roblox music codes August 2023 – the best song IDs

What are the latest Roblox music codes? There are thousands of popular songs available to listen to in Roblox, simply by entering music ID codes into your boombox or the radio. Using song IDs, you can play your favorite TikTok songs in games with your friends.

So how do you play music in Roblox? The method varies depending on which game you want to blast your tunes in. Some games allow you free access to the boombox - simply equip and press it to bring up a text box in which you can enter a song ID code. Catalog Heaven is a great place to test the Roblox music codes you find, as it allows you to equip any boombox in the shop and try it out.

In most games, however, you'll need to use the radio to play music. This is usually part of a paid Game Pass - the price of a Game Pass is set by each game developer individually. Once you have access to the radio, you can use it in the same way as the boombox - simply enter the song ID code and press play. Occasionally, tracks are taken down by Roblox, so if a code stops working, you'll have to look for a replacement. Here are the best radio music codes in Roblox that work in August 2023.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 6:42 AM
     AMD all but confirms Radeon RX 7800 XT, FSR 3, and more for Gamescom

The AMD rumor mill has been swirling lately, with several high profile leaks and accidental graphics card product listings pointing to big things on the horizon for team red. Now, AMD senior vice president, Scott Herkelman, has all but confirmed on Twitter that we can expect the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT to be announced in just over a week's time at Gamescom.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 6:30 AM
     The Day Before release date, beta, trailers, gameplay, and news

What is The Day Before release date? When its first trailer dropped back in 2021, The Day Before blew people away with its gritty open-world set in the United States following a deadly pandemic. A survival MMO, the game will see players exploring the world, scavenging for resources in the abandoned metropolis of New York City and the lush countryside outside it, all while taking down (or hiding from) infected, zombie-like enemies, and other players alike.

The devs switched to Unreal Engine 5 which pushed the release date to 2023, but we're finally approaching the day we'll be able to explore the post-apocalyptic Big Apple that Fntastic has crafted. If The Day Before manages to look and play remotely like the trailer footage, it could join our list as one of the best PC games.  With all that out of the way, let's take a look at everything we know about The Day Before, including trailers, news, and gameplay.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 6:18 AM
     Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion companion guide

Who is Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3? Our comprehensive guide on this handsome High Elf with a blood-suckingly dark past will ensure he pulls his weight on your BG3 adventure. As a Rogue, Astarion has plenty of options for sneaking around the battlefield, sneak-striking bandits and spiders with daggers, shortswords, bows, and even magic if you so choose.

Be sure to check out our Baldur's Gate 3 review for our thoughts about all playable Baldur's Gate 3 classes. Having a comprehensive knowledge of all the BG3 companions will make sure Baldur's Gate 3's deep, strategic D&D combat doesn't run away from you like a cowardly goblin.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 6:06 AM
     All GTA 5 cheats and console commands August 2023

What are all the GTA cheats? How about codes, console commands, and phone numbers, too? We've scoured the internet to find every cheat code and console command you could need to get the most out of your GTA 5 experience, including all the GTA 5 car cheats.

This guide is your comprehensive hub for all the best and most handy cheats. So whether you're in dire need of a shortcut to skip to the good stuff on your 90th GTA 5 playthrough, or you're just bored and want to fly. We've indexed and categorized every code in the game, alongside instructions on how to enter them. If you're looking to get ahead of the competition in multiplayer literally, we've got a list of the fastest GTA 5 cars to enjoy in this most popular of open-world games.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 6:00 AM
     Best Baldur's Gate 3 Bard build

What's the best Baldur's Gate 3 Bard build? We've got you covered. Our guide provides an overview of the Bard, going into detail about each of the class features, mechanics, and subclasses on after. We also create the best build by looking at the College of Valour subclass, as well as the top selections for races, abilities, and spells.

The Baldur's Gate 3 Bard performs tunes to buff teammates, while also insulting and demoralizing foes. If you've come with curiosity from our Baldur's Gate 3 classes overview, we've got more details on how to build a specific Bard build to make the best of the musical mage, including which of the BG3 races to pair it with, so - for you fans of alliteration - here's the best BG3 Bard build.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 17, 2023 5:59 AM
     BattleBit codes August 2023

August 17, 2023: We checked for new BattleBit codes and Steam keys.

Are there any BattleBit codes? With the massive multiplayer FPS game launching into early access, much to our delight, we were also wondering whether there was a way to gain more in-game rewards, cosmetics, weapons, and more.

BattleBit has toppled the likes of CSGO and Starfield to become Steam's top seller, so we've been searching for all of the latest codes for cosmetics, weapons, and other freebies. As time passes, we'll update this guide with the most recent information about BattleBit Remastered codes and what they offer.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 17, 2023 8:00 AM
    

Hear me now, Penitent Ones, for thou are subject to an intro that borrows its style from thine video game. With divine expedience you must go forth into a world from which all unworthy creatures impart their knowledge with great excitations, entangling their speech with a verbosity comparable only to how the holy miracle does imbue our city with its fearsome illumination. If you think this a questionable affectation then guard thyselves, oh Penitent Ones, for you really are in store for an awful lot of this.

Beyond that, Blasphemous 2 is a cracking Metroidvania rooted in satisfying combat and rewarding exploration of the 'ooh, I didn't realise this bit was connected to that bit' vein. Neither element is on the same level of Dark Souls, but then what is?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 17, 2023 5:38 AM
    

Bethesda's vaunted space bonanza Starfield is available for preload today on PC Game Pass - if you're downloading it on Steam, you'll need to wait a little longer (even longer, if you plan on playing Starfield on Steam Deck). The file weighs in at 139.84 GB, so be sure to clear some disc space before you force this galaxy's worth of grey rocks, NASApunks and hopefully extensive Event Horizon comparisons into your protesting PC, which has only ever lived to serve you and bring you joy. Might be an idea to double-check those Starfield system specs, too, and make that final call on whether to invest in a new SSD.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 17, 2023 5:34 AM
    

Stephen Kick, CEO of Nightdive Studios, has said he'd love to remake Epic's 90s FPS Unreal. Not familiar with Nightdive? They're the team behind this May's triumphant System Shock remake, which Jeremy Peel described in his review as "a breathtakingly beautiful and astonishingly faithful remake that proves the enduring power of Looking Glass design". They're also the studio behind last week's surprise-released Quake 2 remaster, and a bunch of other classic 90s remasters including the PC version of DOOM 64 and Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition. It's safe to say they know how to pull off a retro (sorry, Kamiya-san) comeback.

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Twinfinite Thursday, August 17, 2023 8:00 AM
    
Sweet, sweet sacrilege.

Twinfinite Thursday, August 17, 2023 12:33 AM
    
Making good on the promise of RPGs.

Gamer Empire Thursday, August 17, 2023 5:30 AM
     There is no greater challenge than playing as one of the Benelux countries in HOI4, trying to survive the upcoming German invasion. It can be incredibly hard to fight as the Netherlands or Belgium, but it might seem almost impossible to survive as Luxembourg. Recommended Read: How to Get the Pope in Hearts of Iron […]

Gamer Empire Thursday, August 17, 2023 4:33 AM
     The Wish Ender Exotic Bow was one of the first weapons exotic bows introduced to the archetype in Destiny 2 back when Forsaken was released. The quest for acquiring Wish Ender has seen many changes over the years. Today, the Exotic quest is easier to get than ever before. Follow along with this step-by-step guide […]

Gamer Empire Thursday, August 17, 2023 4:06 AM
     Weapon crafting in Destiny 2 is a free-to-play-friendly way to create your very own god-roll weapons. It requires a bit of grinding before you can fully take advantage of the weapon crafting system. Today, we will be explaining everything there is to know about weapon crafting, including how to unlock weapon crafting, as well as […]