Kotaku Friday, March 22, 2024 1:04 PM  Undawn is a zombie survival shooter that launched in June 2023 on mobile and PC, but I don't blame you for knowing anything about it. According to Reuters, the game, which appears to have been on very few people's radar, didn't perform well for Chinese conglomerate Tencent, despite Oscar-winning actor Will Smith… |
Kotaku Friday, March 22, 2024 10:55 AM  Dragon's Dogma 2, the sequel to Capcom's 2012 cult RPG, is out now and critics have been raving about the game's expansive world and intricate systems. But some fans that have purchased the game aren't too happy, and on Steam, user reviews currently have it sitting at a rating of "Mixed." The cause for many of the… |
Kotaku Friday, March 22, 2024 9:30 AM  It's been 12 years since the original Dragon's Dogma, so even if you played Capcom's cult classic action-RPG, you might need a bit of a refresh on how its signature elements work heading into the sequel, Dragon's Dogma 2. While you could probably just brute force your way through it all by swinging your sword and casti… |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 1:48 PM  If you forgot that the former PlayStation 5 exclusive Horizon Forbidden West was launching on PC this week, it would be hard to blame you: right now, the big story is Dragon's Dogma 2. Despite the technical issues PC players have been facing in Dragon's Dogma 2, it's managed to overshadow Forbidden West, which has arrived on PC in a much more polished state. Continue reading Horizon Forbidden West has half the Steam players the first game did MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best single-player games, Best open-world games, Best story games |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 1:43 PM  With Horizon Forbidden West now available on PC, benchmarks have revealed whether the game plays better on AMD or Nvidia hardware. While GeForce GPUs put in a respectable performance, it's clear that the port runs best on Radeon graphics cards. Continue reading Horizon Forbidden West prefers AMD to Nvidia in GPU showdown MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 1:40 PM  What are the best Dragon's Dogma 2 Mystic Spearhand skills? There are four default vocations in Dragon's Dogma 2, but if you do a bit of searching, you can transform your Arisen into a completely different class. The Mystic Spearhand is so special that only the Arisen can use it, and judging by the skills it has, it would be unfair if your Pawns had access to such broken abilities. The Mystic Spearhand blends the sheer power of a Warrior with the magical abilities of a Sorcerer, creating arguably the best Dragon's Dogma 2 vocation in the entire RPG game. Whether you want to fight from a distance or up close, the Mystic Spearhand can truly do it all with ease. All you need to do is track down the Mystic Spearhand maister location on your Dragon's Dogma 2 map. Here's everything you need to unlock the Mystic Spearhand and create the ultimate build in Dragon's Dogma 2. Continue reading All Dragon's Dogma 2 Mystic Spearhand skills and which to unlock MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon's Dogma 2 review, Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations, Dragon's Dogma 2 map |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 1:38 PM  Strategy game masters Paradox Interactive recently revealed its next big Stellaris DLC, a technology-driven expansion for Steam's premier space-based grand strategy game. Stellaris The Machine Age will deliver hitherto untold technological expansion, including a new self-governing robot empire out in the far reaches of space, and the Crusader Kings 3 and Age of Wonders 4 developer details how its new origins and government authorities will work in the new add-on. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stellaris review, Stellaris mods, Stellaris DLC guide |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 1:25 PM  Where can you find Dragon's Dogma 2 Rodge's location to complete the Prey for the Pack quest? Put yourself in the shoes of Morris, the Apothecary in Checkpoint Rest Town. You're a simple man, you sell roborants for a decent profit, and you manage to support your family without having to work weekends. Suddenly, your grandson, Rodge, has been abducted by a pack of wolves — fortunately, the Arisen is here to save the day. There aren't a lot of people in Dragon's Dogma 2 who would go into the wilderness to save someone, but the Arisen is a special kind of person. This quest is fairly simple to complete once you know where to go, and we've made that task a lot easier with our map marker. Don't worry, the main Dragon's Dogma 2 enemies you'll be fighting are wolves for this quest. Remember, there's no Dragon's Dogma 2 fast travel Portcrystal in this town, so you're going to have to rely on an oxcart if you want to get to Checkpoint Rest Town quickly. This guide contains spoilers and answers to Rodge's location and the Prey for the Pack quest. Continue reading How to find Rodge in Dragon's Dogma 2 Prey for the Pack MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon's Dogma 2 review, Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations, Dragon's Dogma 2 map |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 1:04 PM  How do you get a Dragon's Dogma 2 house? If you find that you're hemorrhaging gold at the local town's inn, we have some good news. You can buy at least two houses, one in Vernworth and one in Battahl, with a bed and storage chests to stash your well-earned loot. Since you'll be resting quite often in Dragon's Dogma 2, and it's not always possible to sleep outside, having a safe place for you and your Dragon's Dogma 2 pawns to snooze is paramount. Another reason to buy your property rather than stay at inns or camp outside of town is that those you help in quests occasionally give you items via the satchel on the door. Who doesn't love free stuff? It's the perfect place to prepare as you complete Dragon's Dogma 2 quests, so here is how you can get a house in both Vernworth and Bakbattahl. Continue reading How to get a house in Dragon's Dogma 2 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon's Dogma 2 review, Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations, Dragon's Dogma 2 map |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 1:15 PM  New game plus in Starfield works a bit differently than other games; for one, it's actually woven into the narrative of the game. Without giving too much away, starting a new game plus run is what happens when your character hops between parallel universes, getting the chance to influence events in a different way this time around. However, the fun thing about the concept of the multiverse is that every instance within it is ever so slightly different, and Starfield players have discovered that manifesting in some amusing ways. Continue reading Starfield player finds a universe where Sarah is a houseplant MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield mods, Starfield outposts, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 12:54 PM  The MSI Claw has been available to purchase for a few weeks now, with no reviews of the handheld gaming PC being published prior to, or on the day of, its launch. However, with the Claw now in the hands of reviewers, it's sadly become all too clear that it's anything but a worthy rival to the Valve Steam Deck. Continue reading MSI Claw reviews are brutal, Steam Deck has nothing to worry about MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon AC review, MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X Trio review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 12:25 PM  Endgame Gear is best known for making gaming mice, but it's made a welcome foray into gaming keyboards with the excellent Endgame Gear KB65HE. This plain-looking, but high-performing keyboard is the latest to get much-vaunted Hall Effect sensors, providing stiff competition to magnetic-mechanical efforts from big hitters like SteelSeries and Corsair. While not a new technology, Hall Effect sensors are still a rarity among keyboards with none of the entries on our best gaming keyboard guide including it. However, it's actually been used in controller thumbsticks for decades, with the SEGA Saturn 3D and Dreamcast controllers being some of the first notable examples. However, because it's relatively expensive, it has taken some time for keyboards - where over 100 sensors are required for a full-size board - to start using the technology. Thankfully, though, the KB65HU doesn't break the bank while bringing this brilliant technology to bear. Continue reading Endgame Gear KB65HE review – Hall Effect keyboard tech done right MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 12:43 PM  The Horizon Forbidden West PC port is practically bursting at the seams with PC graphical goodies, including resolution upscalers and frame generation tech, as well as more mundane but welcome bonuses over the original PlayStation 5 version, such as unlocked frame rates and ultrawide monitor support. However, there isn't a hint of ray tracing, and that's all down to a variety of artistic and technical challenges, according to its developers. Continue reading Horizon Forbidden West doesn't have ray tracing, here's why MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 11:49 AM  The best city-building strategy games range from the delightful mundanity of Cities Skylines 2 and SimCity to the mysterious and fantastical realms of Against the Storm, or the frozen scarcity of Frostpunk. But rather than pleasing the boardroom, or your citizens, in new city builder Worshippers of Cthulhu your true masters are the Eldritch Old Gods; those unknowable, omnipotent beings of Lovecraftian legend that blend the very fabric of reality. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best city-building games, Best horror games |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 1:04 PM  Is Dragon's Dogma 2 Steam Deck compatible? With Capcom's open-world RPG now out in the wild, we now know that dawning your weapon of choice as the new Arisen, along with your Pawn companions, isn't a straightforward process on the Steam Deck. The newly released sequel hasn't yet been verified or rated for compatibility by Valve; however, unlike its predecessor, we can confirm that it isn't a perfect game to play on the go. The Dragon's Dogma 2 system requirements highlight that the game will takes up 100GB of install space, so you'll need to pick up one of the larger choices from our best microSD cards for Steam Deck guide to ensure you have enough space. Our Dragon's Dogma 2 settings guide will also be essential to squeezing every last bit of performance out of your PC. Continue reading Is Dragon's Dogma 2 Steam Deck compatible? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 11:48 AM  What are some beginner tips for playing Dragon's Dogma 2? The expansive RPG has landed on our shores, and players are getting to grips with the rather unique way that Dragon's Dogma 2 handles adventure. It can be brutal at times, with the game taking a decidedly hands-off approach, so we've compiled a list of essential tips for you to get the most out of your time in DD2. In Dragon's Dogma 2, you play as the Arisen; a powerful 'chosen one' type of deal that initially sees a dragon performing open heart surgery on you (bad) but then you gain powers and the ability to control beings known as Pawns (good). Adventure ensues. Choose your Dragon's Dogma 2 vocation, befriend some Dragon's Dogma 2 characters, and get on your way. Continue reading Dragon's Dogma 2 guide – beginner tips and tricks MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon's Dogma 2 review, Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations, Dragon's Dogma 2 map |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 11:30 AM  Not only does this orange and white PC build look absolutely gorgeous, but it also uses a completely 3D-printed PC case. With clever use of a Minifactory Innovator, and two Ultimaker 2 Extended+ 3D printers, PC modder Antti Väisänen made a water-cooled PC build that's entirely unique. Thanks to our rapidly growing PC building Facebook page, we've seen many custom gaming PCs, from mods based on existing case designs to scratch PC builds. You can even submit yours for consideration right here. Here Antti guides us through the creation of his 3D-printed case. Continue reading This outstanding orange and white PC case was completely 3D printed MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 11:28 AM  How do you free Dragon's Dogma 2's magistrate Waldhar? This surprisingly complex request from Captain Brant in Vernworth tasks you with liberating a potential ally in the fight against the queen regent. He's locked up deep within the castle's prison, and while getting inside shouldn't be a problem, getting him out is a challenge, as he's quite content where he is. So begins a multi-part Dragon's Dogma 2 quest that requires you to complete another task first. So, if you wish to progress the RPG game's main campaign, we're here to tell you how to get inside the magistrate's cell and what you need to do to convince him to leave with you. Continue reading Dragon's Dogma 2 The Caged Magistrate quest guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon's Dogma 2 review, Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations, Dragon's Dogma 2 map |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 11:22 AM  Put me down as a Battlefield 2042 defender. It's always been a good time, even back in the early days when players were driving hovercrafts up the sides of skyscrapers in Kaleidoscope. It's only gotten better since then, and this weekend, you can see for yourself during the free Season 7 kickoff weekend. Continue reading Battlefield 2042 is free to play and cheap to buy this weekend MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Battlefield 2042 review, Best multiplayer games on PC, Best FPS games on PC |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 11:22 AM  Want to delete your Dragon's Dogma 2 save? If you've ever played either of the Dragon's Dogma games, you know immediately that there are certain aspects of the game that aren't like normal RPGs. Mechanics like the way fast travel works and having your food spoil after a day can be frustrating, but not having the option to easily delete your save is another level of awkward. Fortunately, if you're playing Dragon's Dogma 2 on PC, there's a way to delete your save, but you're going to have to jump through some hoops first. Whether you've screwed up a number of Dragon's Dogma 2 missions or you couldn't solve the Dragon's Dogma 2 Sphinx riddles on your own, there are plenty of reasons why you might want to start again. Here's what you have to do to delete your Dragon's Dogma 2 save. Continue reading How to delete your Dragon's Dogma 2 save MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon's Dogma 2 review, Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations, Dragon's Dogma 2 map |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 12:53 PM  Are you looking to buy the best gaming microphone for your budget? Whether you're streaming, recording a podcast, or want everyone to comment on your velvety voice when playing the best multiplayer games, we're trying and testing the top gaming mics for every budget. It's worth upgrading to a dedicated microphone, as even the best gaming headset can't compete for audio quality and features. These products are designed to capture your voice as it sounds in real life. Luckily, the best gaming mics are becoming more affordable and accessible, with many falling below $100. XLR microphones connected to your PC via an XLR cable are still the best choice if sound quality is your main concern. But USB microphones are ideal if you want plug-and-play simplicity without the need for multiple interfaces. Our list is based on hours of testing and contains a mix of both to help you find the right gaming mic for you. Continue reading Best gaming microphone 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 11:17 AM  What are the best Dragon's Dogma 2 classes? Known officially as vocations, these archetypes define how your character plays as you explore Capcom's expansive open world, slaying griffins and goblins galore. From basic vocations like Archers and Mages to advanced roles such as the Mystic Spearhand and Trickster, there's a lot to consider when picking your class, choosing which to put effort into leveling up, and which vocation to pick for your Pawn to complement your pros and cons. The Dragon's Dogma 2 vocation system gives you a ton of different ways to approach the RPG game, but which is the best? We have all the information on Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations, including a tier list detailing the most powerful classes. Before you jump in, though, make sure you check out the Dragon's Dogma 2 system requirements to make sure your system will be able to handle the amount of destruction you'll likely wreak on your enemies. Continue reading All Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations ranked MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon's Dogma 2 review, Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations, Dragon's Dogma 2 map |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 10:09 AM  Technologies powered by artificial intelligence (AI) have been used to enhance GeForce graphics cards for several years now, but its growing capabilities could soon find GPUs out of the driver's seat in the future. This is according to Nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang, who envisions a future in which every pixel of a game is generated by AI within the next decade. Continue reading Nvidia CEO reckons your GPU will be replaced with AI in "5-10 years" MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 11:08 AM  Adding the best LED strip lights to your gaming setup is a real mood-setter. You can create special effects and a lighting environment that reacts to events as you play. With RGB strip lighting, you can thematically thread your entire setup together with your favorite colors and animations. And with options tailored to gamers from the likes of Govee, it's easier than ever to link the best LED strip lights up to ecosystems like Razer Chroma or your other smart home devices. As these strip lights use light-emitting diodes (LEDs), they consume tiny amounts of electricity compared to standard bulbs, and won't add anything noticeable to your bill. Stepping up from synchronizing your keyboard and mouse, you can line the inside of your rig with lighting strips, attach them to your gaming desk, and stick them to the back of your gaming monitor for a healthy glow. There are even panels and wall lights you can use to brighten up the rest of your room. Continue reading Best LED strip lights 2024: color your gaming setup MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 1:13 PM  Which Dragon's Dogma 2 Magick Archer skills should you use? Both able to dish out elemental damage and support allies, the Magick Archer is perhaps the best class for your Arisen to take on as it can handle just about any situation. Massive ogre in your way? Knock it down with giant ice arrow blocks. Pawn needs reviving amid a swarm of goblins? Shoot a reviving arrow its way. Truly, no other class is as versatile as the Magick Archer. If the Magick Archer in Dragon's Dogma 2 doesn't suit your playstyle, consider taking a deeper look at all Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations in the game. As it's quite difficult to find out how to unlock the advanced vocations, getting a good lay of the Dragon's Dogma 2 map will stop you from getting lost as you explore the vast, monster-filled wilds. Otherwise, read on to learn the best Magick Archer build. Continue reading All Dragon's Dogma 2 Magick Archer skills and which to unlock MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon's Dogma 2 review, Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations, Dragon's Dogma 2 map |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 9:00 AM  It looks like we won't be getting any Baldur's Gate 3 DLC or expansions for the mammoth, chart-topping Dungeons and Dragons RPG from Larian Studios. At a GDC panel, Larian founder and CEO Swen Vincke reveals that not only has his team made the decision to not expand further on BG3 with additional content, but also that it won't be making Baldur's Gate 4 next. He also says he's "never been more sure" about the move, and is excited for the potential of Larian's next game. Continue reading Moving on from Baldur's Gate 3 is "the right thing," Larian CEO says MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 builds, BG3 mods, Baldur's Gate 3 classes |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 8:55 AM  What are some cool Minecraft build ideas? The sandbox game remains one of the best of all time over a decade on from its release, but such a long time in one game means you might be running out of ideas. We've been there: you've already built a city, a castle, or even a Wild West outpost, so what's next? Luckily, there are plenty of unique builds, farms, and creations out there to inspire your next Minecraft project. Unlike our favorite Minecraft house ideas or Minecraft castles, for example, this list is more varied, and contains plenty of inspiration. From a stylish Minecraft Nether Portal to automated farms, from massive decorative builds to homely aquariums, these ideas can be copied directly or simply used to inspire your next Minecraft build. Continue reading 16 Minecraft ideas – inspiration for your next Minecraft build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Friday, March 22, 2024 8:41 AM  While I, like almost everyone else, absolutely adore Hades, a part of me has always been looking for something a little darker. Of the thousands of roguelike games that it has spawned, I've never managed to find something that's combined the darkness of games like Diablo and Dark Souls with the ever-changing, constantly upgrading combat of Supergiant's 2018 behemoth - until Hordes of Hunger, that is. Continue reading Dark Souls and Hades combine in bloody new Steam roguelike MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Games like Diablo, Best action-adventure games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 22, 2024 1:37 PM  There's a The Sims movie in the works, and it's already signed up some major star-power in the form of Margot 'Barbie' Robbie's production company and the director behind Marvel show Loki and the upcoming second season of The Last of Us. EA's on board, too. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 22, 2024 1:13 PM  After its gorgeous Steam Next Fest demo last month, tiny little house builder Summerhouse has now arrived on Steam in full, launching just a couple of weeks ago on March 8th. I've been having a swell time with this over the last few days, particularly as I noodle about in the other big backdrops that weren't available in its earlier demo. But there's been another Summerhouse development this week that has arguably delighted me even more. Solo developer Friedemann took to Xwitter on Monday to detail all the games that inspired him to make Summerhouse in the first place, and there are some really surprising, but fascinating call outs in there, including Stronghold Crusader and Sword & Sworcery. I love it when developers go in-depth about things they've seen in other games and tried to riff on in their own creations, so please, let's make this a tradition for all new game releases, yeah? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 22, 2024 1:03 PM  Shadows of the Damned, the unexpected collaboration between No More Heroes, Killer7 and Lollipop Chainsaw creator Goichi 'Suda51' Suda and Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami, will finally see a PC release with a new remake later this year - over a decade after it first hit consoles. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 22, 2024 1:00 PM  Readers may be aware that I am a Warhammer 40K orbiter, but I am not of Warhammer 40K. Recent events have conspired so that I have experienced a bunch of Warhammer 40K in a way that exposes me to the world passively, without lore dumping. I played the PowerWash Sim x 40K crossover DLC and loved it for just putting cool big machines in front of me and refusing to explain further, so when James picked Darktide as this month's RPS Game Club Game, like someone incautiously opening the door to Mormons, I was ready to let more of the God Emperor into my life. Except, having played some Darktide, I do not want to play Darktide. For me, playing Darktide does, in some measure, get in the way of enjoying Darktide. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 22, 2024 12:55 PM  I've got about one more Amazon Spring Deal Days highlight left in me today, so I'm going to spend it on something that's close to my heart. And, currently, my left foot. It's the lovely NZXT H5 Flow, an airy mid-tower case that's easy to build in, smart-looking, and 21% off in both black and white. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 22, 2024 12:55 PM  Being at once repellent and compelling is some kind of criterion for Real Art Status, and Horses - developed by Saturnalia developers Santa Ragione and directed by Andrea Lucco Borlera - certainly earns that accolade. Out later in 2024, this first-person horror game takes inspiration from the Surrealism art movement and from silent cinema, with monochrome visuals, speech cards in place of spoken dialogue, and rickety live-action footage for certain animations and transitions. But it's also, I think, a meditation on the unique kinds of grotesque only videogames can produce, one that goes beyond the mere portrayal of squalor and bloodshed to explore particular generations and traditions of videogame graphics that are intrinsically cursed. It stood out amid the breezy action games and cosy life sims of this year's Day Of The Devs expo in San Francisco like a bell-tolling plaguebearer in a crowd of Tellytubbies. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 22, 2024 12:38 PM  Airships have an odd place in games. They pop up as a central idea in a fair few games, but there hasn't really been a definitive one about actually piloting your own. Passing By - A Tailwind Journey isn't aiming for that, I think, but it nonetheless captures a key part of the appeal such a game should have. It's the sense of drifting, both with the wind and with life more generally, and the stretches of not particularly much happening. But in a good way. This is a game about taking it easy, choosing to sail by the less remarkable things unless you happen to fancy stretching your legs, and having only the trust that the currents will take you where you're meant to go when they get around to it. It's not a purely vibe-based game, but you'll definitely enjoy it a lot more if you can appreciate the mood. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 22, 2024 12:05 PM  Last time I checked, my pawn Bronco sat at 80 in the monthly leaderboard of the pawn global rankings. Not forgetting that this is pre-release, so his place within the top 100 isn't quite as good as it seems. This pains me. I am saddened that my sweet, sweet boy Bronco isn't being picked up by adventurers as much as I'd like. He may not be a 1:1 recreation of a popular anime character or like, Tony Blair, but he is fantastic at shredding monsters. Thing is, his ranking means that I'm not doing enough. Right now, I need to make his CV more appealing to prospective clientele and I need to become the agent he deserves. Dragon's Dogma 2 may be an action RPG, but it is also about being the best agent you can possibly be. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 22, 2024 11:52 AM  One of the neat things about massive Amazon sales, especially if you're not keen on filling their coffers specifically, is that rival retailers often counter with big deals of their own. The best one I've seen during the current Amazon Spring sale is this Ebuyer offer on the excellent Crucial T500 SSD: the spacious 2TB model isn't just cut down from £163 to £140, but it comes with a free Gamesplanet code for Dragon's Dogma 2. Result! |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 22, 2024 11:45 AM .png?width=1920&height=1920&fit=bounds&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp) Dragon's Dogma 2 arrives on PC and consoles today, but despite high critical acclaim when reviews hit earlier this week, players on Steam have begun review-bombing Capcom's high fantasy RPG after the appearance of some sudden and confusing microtransactions. These weren't present in the press build of the game, and players are so up in arms about them that the game is currently sitting on a fat red "Mostly Negative" Steam rating based on over 11,000 reviews and counting. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 22, 2024 11:40 AM  Seeing as Path Of Exile 2 has already undergone a curious journey from 'sequel released as expansion' to 'actual sequel' in the four years since its announcement, not to mention years of delays, what's one more diversion? The action-RPG's developers announced last night that the closed beta planned to start on the 7th of June will now not. They think they could have something ready by then but it wouldn't be up to their standards, so what's the hurry? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 22, 2024 10:51 AM  While nearly all of the best Amazon Spring sale deals are available to all, some Prime-exclusive offers are popping up every now and then. Take this Ugreen Docking Station, a longtime member of our best Steam Deck accessories guide: Prime members can have one for 30% in the UK and 40% in the US. Gated as they are, these savings make Ugreen's dock less than half the price of Valve's official Steam Deck Docking Station, despite it providing a similarly healthy supply of ports and jacks. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 22, 2024 10:37 AM Today we learned about a survival game featuring Will Smith, but only because it's a massive failure  Last night, IGN posted a news piece about how Undawn, a free-to-play survival game starring Will Smith as some kind of apocalypse pal called Trey, has been a massive flop. Released in June 2023 for mobile and PC, Undawn had an allegedly huge budget, according to Reuters sources, but which only brought in under $300K last month, as estimated by research firm Appamgic. And on hearing this news everyone went: "Sorry, what are you talking about?" |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 22, 2024 8:54 AM  Larian Studios, the makers of the enormously successful and multi-"so-many-awards-they-probably-need-ten-new-trophy-cases-to-house-them-all"-winning Baldur's Gate 3, will not be making Baldur's Gate 4, founder and CEO Swen Vincke has announced. Nor will they be making any DLC or expansions for Baldur's Gate 3, for that matter - a stance I 100% respect as the studio starts to think about what's next for them. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 22, 2024 8:34 AM  After letting you live out your Jason Bourne and John Wick fantasies by building decks and playing cards for close-quarters cool violence with 2021's Fights In Tights Spaces, developers Ground Shatter are venturing into fantasy-y fantasies. Last night they announced Knights In Tight Spaces, where you'll build decks with cards for turn-based tactical manoeuvres and magic-tinged action so you can bash baddies on small grids. Have a peek in the announcement trailer, below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 22, 2024 8:24 AM  Last month, developers Jyamma announced Enotria: The Last Song, an Italian-inspired Soulslike where masks give you powers. It was originally due out on June 21st, but then FromSoftware announced that Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree would also launch on the same day. Not ideal. So, Jyamma delayed Enotria's release, and in an announcement at last night's Future Games Show, we now know it's launching in August. It has, however, dropped itself into another conundrum: Black Myth: Wukong, another hotly anticipated Soulslike, arrives a day earlier. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 22, 2024 8:08 AM  Dragon's Dogma 2 is, as a game per se, very good! It's creative and intelligent and lets you fill other players' worlds with recruitable humanoid versions of your pet cats. Still, a technical masterclass it is not. In my performance analysis, I touched on DD2 being particularly unplayable on the Steam Deck, suffering from sub-10fps framerates and a bunch of broken settings. Since that was based on pre-release code, I had quietly hoped that Capcom could pull something – anything – out of the bag to salvage handheld PC play in time for launch day, but now the time has come, I've checked again, and nope. This RPG adventure simply doesn't work on the Steam Deck, and probably never will. |
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People residing in Japan can now have their Yu-Gi-Oh cards appraised by AI. The Japanese trading card game AI appraiser VSS (Value Scouter Service) has added the title to its lineup of supported card games. It will also include the newest special pack, Quarter Century Chronicle side: Pride, which will be released in Japan on March 23, 2024.
VSS was established in late June 2023 by Collectest Inc., which was also founded recently in late March 2023. The Japanese AI appraiser initially launched with support for the Pokemon Trading Card Game and Magic: The Gathering. It gradually added more titles, with One Piece Card Game joining the list in late January 2024. With Yu-Gi-Oh newly added, the Japanese AI trading card game appraiser now supports four titles.
VSS also distinguishes itself by being a Japan-based service, as many other card game appraisers are located outside the country. People can send their cards to Collectest's office in Tokyo by mail via Yamato Transport, and the company will return them in appraised slabs after receiving payments via credit cards.
The pricing will depend on the card's declared value. Cards valued at 50,000 yen or less will cost 3,278 yen (~$21.68) each. However, if the card is one of the rarest kinds, valued at around 25 to 50 million yen, it will cost a whopping 877,800 yen (~$5,805.50) after tax.
The VSS (Value Scouter Service) trading card game AI Appraiser is available in Japan.
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Siliconera Friday, March 22, 2024 1:30 PM
Movic has opened pre-orders for replica eye masks inspired by 2B and 9S' combat goggles in NieR: Automata. These items will also be suitable for people who want to quickly procure the accessories to cosplay the popular characters.
Both items will be made of polyester and have the same price tag of 1,980 yen (~$13). Movic will formally release them in mid-June 2024. The company also added that people who place orders by April 7, 2024, will have guaranteed stock availability. It will stop accepting pre-orders once it has reached the stock limit after that date.
But while Movic generally only ships its items domestically in Japan, the company added that it does not support business stops and will only deliver the items to residential addresses. These eye masks will be modeled after 2B and 9S, the main characters of Square Enix's NieR: Automata.
The title originated as a video game that is readily available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. It has over 8 million units sold worldwide as of its 7th anniversary on February 23, 2024. The Ver1.1a anime adaptation is also still ongoing, with its second cour slated to air in 2024.
The NieR: Automata replica eye masks of 2B and 9S will be available in Japan on June 14, 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, March 22, 2024 1:00 PM
Level-5 has announced that it will hold a global beta test for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road. The beta test demo client will be available exclusively on Nintendo Switch on March 28, 2024. It will be available in Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
In the beta client, players will be able to check out the Competition Mode. They will be able to play matches against CPU or other players, and they can also opt to spectate other online matches. Level-5 also teased that it will add a Story Mode starring the new protagonist Destin Billows, who is originally known in Japan as Unmei Sasanami.
The beta version will have 48 characters available out of the over 4,500 planned for the full release. Each character will have their own Team Passives, and players will have to consider these skills to maximize their team's synergy. Characters will also have a rarity rating that players can improve by infusing Spirits obtained from playing matches.
The beta test demo client will be available simultaneously worldwide via each region's Nintendo eShop. Level-5 has also shared the exact launch times for major cities in Asia, Europe, and the Americas:
The Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road global beta test will commence on Nintendo Switch on March 28, 2024. The full game will also be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC via Steam, and mobile devices later in 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, March 22, 2024 12:45 PM
The archived VODs (Video on Demand) of the Hololive 5th Fes: Capture the Moment are now available to stream via Eplus and SPWN. Those holding tickets already can rewatch the event until April 23, 2024, while those who weren't able to watch live can buy tickets for each stage.
The concert itself took place over March 16-17, 2024, on 4 different stages at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, Japan. The VODs of the performances can now be accessed by purchasing tickets for each stage for ¥7,650 (approx $50) each, or ¥28,000 (approx. $185) for a combined ticket on Streaming+, or for slightly cheaper on SPWN.
Existing ticket-holders do not need to buy tickets again. Each stream lasts around 2 and a half hours and both websites list which performers appear on which stage so you can find your favorites easily. You can find the announcement tweet from Hololive Production EN's Twitter account below:
Hololive also recently announced that Hololive Fantasy member Houshou Marine would appear in the upcoming Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire movie as a guest voice actor for the Japanese dub. Meanwhile, Vtuber-focused streaming service Vstream announced it would be shutting down in April, 2024, due to a lack of funding.
VODs of the Hololive 5th Fes are avalable to stream via Streaming+ and SPWN until April 23, 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, March 22, 2024 12:15 PM
Claynel has started accepting pre-orders for its upcoming Summer Adventure figure of Reisalin "Ryza" Stout from Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout. People in Japan can place their orders on Aniplex and AmiAmi web stores at 22,000 yen (~$145). The latter's international storefront also features the figure, but it will only be available in select countries and regions.
This static figure will be specifically based on the anime adaptation of Koei Tecmo and Gust's RPG title that started airing in Japan in July 2023. The 1/7 scale figure will have an overall height of 235mm (~9.25 inches).
Here are some of the sample images for the new Ryza figure:
The availability of this figure outside Japan will be limited. Even though AmiAmi is usually known for supporting worldwide shipping, its listing for the Summer Ryza figure has a fine print stating the limited amount of countries and territories that can receive the figure. It will be available in the entire Americas from north to south. But other than that, the figure will only be available in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.
AmiAmi and Aniplex will close pre-orders for the 1/7 scale Summer Adventure figure of Reisalin "Ryza" Stout from the Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout anime show on August 5, 2024. Claynel will formally release the figure in March 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, March 22, 2024 9:00 AM
Kingdom Hearts 4 is coming someday, being developed currently for Unreal Engine 5. Outside of the hub world of the Tokyo-like Quadratum, we know little about the locations Sora will visit in the upcoming installment. In the meantime while we wait, here are some of the Disney crossover worlds we hope to see in Kingdom Hearts 4.
Star Wars
Tron was one of the most unique worlds Sora and Riku visited in Dream Drop Distance, and Star Wars feels like the next iteration of that sci-fi style. This feels like a shoe-in, such as Sora helping Rey to take on the First Order or even taking part in the Clone Wars. Plus, the Keyblade just makes so much sense with a lightsaber variant.
The Princess and the Frog
Tangled finally happened in Kingdom Hearts 3 and it is one of my favorite worlds in the entire series. It stands to reason Disney will likely want another Disney princess (or two). Princess Tiana from The Princess and the Frog feels like a must-have in this next game. After all, players could play through the entirety of her movie's plot, which would be amazing.
Moana
In addition to Princess Tiana, Moana feels like the juggernaut Disney lead who deserves a visit to her beautiful island-centric world in the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 4. Much like Frozen in the most recent game, Moana was a massive blockbuster hit. The popularity of this movie franchise makes this one feel almost like a certainty more than any other on this list.
Marvel
Who wouldn't want to see Sora fighting alongside Iron Man, Captain America, or even Spider-Man? So many amazing arcs and storylines make sense for this crossover, such as the Battle of New York, teaming up with the X-Men, or a trippy journey through the multiverse. Plus, it would give the chance to provide Sora with a superpower or two in this fascinating world.
Versus XIII
This one is a bit of a stretch and not even a Disney-themed world, but Final Fantasy Versus XIII was a heavily cinematic game that eventually turned into Final Fantasy XV. But with the character Yozora likely a significant character in Kingdom Hearts 4 — who looks like this canceled/reworked game's early version of eventually Noctis — and the whole Verum Rex deal in 3, it feels like this is a chance to resurrect that game's moody world in a unique way. Perhaps even Quadratum itself could be a version of it that would give director Tetsuya Nomura a chance to showcase a glimpse of what Versus XIII could've been.
Kingdom Hearts 4 will release in the future. It has no confirmed platforms or release date.
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, March 22, 2024 2:00 PM  In Dragon's Dogma 2, if you are to keep visiting the Dragon-prone Melve, then you will soon be tasked with finding Ulrika as she vanishes in the dead of the night, to the ire of the Overseer. To keep Lennart in his peace, you must go and find her. How to find Ulrika in Dragon's Dogma 2 Finding anyone in Dragon's Dogma 2 feels like trying to find a grain of sand on a beach. The world is so vast, and there are so many hiding spots, nooks, villages, and cities. Ulrika could have gone anywhere. Thankfully, you have likely visited this location before. Screenshot: PC Invasion In short, Ulrika is hiding out in Harve Village. You've likely gone there before as part of the Monster Culling quest from Captain Brant. If you haven't got around to it yet, or don't have the quest, then it's certainly worth picking up and/or making it a priority quest. Although you aim to find Ulrika, you may as well complete that other one while you're h... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, March 22, 2024 1:46 PM  You may have started the Ornate Box side quest and now need help locating Sven, who likes to move around to different locations. This guide covers where to find all Sven locations in Dragon's Dogma 2. All Sven locations in Dragon's Dogma 2 Players can find Sven in a handful of different locations, and the game gives almost no clues about where he could be. This is especially true when they must find him in his chambers. Here are all Sven locations in Dragon's Dogma 2. Sven location #1 Players will encounter Sven when entering Vernworth for the first time. He's impossible to miss, as the encounter with him is on the game's main path. During the quest "Seat of the Sovran," a short sequence shows Sven running away from a guard. You have the opportunity to lie for Sven or tell the guard where Sven is hiding. I recommend lying to the guard and protecting Sven, as this will lead to better rewards later in the game. Sven location #2 ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, March 22, 2024 1:43 PM  One of the most frustrating quests in Dragon's Dogma 2 for me was Shadowed Prayers. To ensure you don't make the same mistake that I do, here's how to apprehend the assassin in the Dragon's Dogma 2 Shadowed Prayers quest. How to apprehend the assassin in Dragon's Dogma 2 Screenshot: PC Invasion To start the Shadowed Prayers quest, you need to Doze Off on a bench until it is morning. Right when it is morning, head over to the Flamebearer Palace. You'll automatically start talking to Menella and she'll tell you that your mission is to find the assassin before they kill Empress Nadinia. This quest is just as vague as whether or not you should sell gems. What I didn't know was that you need to go into your inventory and read the Bandit Bill of Arrest which you get after talking with Menella. This gives you a vague description of who the assassin is. You have time to look through the crowd of people on the steps and decide who the ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, March 22, 2024 1:40 PM  Many RPG games allow the player to own a place to call home, just like this one. So how can you get a house in Dragon's Dogma 2? There are a few different ones you can own, so here are all the homes you can buy. Dragon's Dogma 2: How to get all homes As we're making our way through Dragon's Dogma 2, we currently only know of a few homes you can purchase in Vernworth and Bakbattahl. These are either offered to you from quests or just walking by the house owner. Here's how you can get these houses for yourself so you don't have to constantly rely on sleeping at inns to heal. Screenshot: PC Invasion Vernworth homes Screenshots: PC Invasion Common Quarter The first and cheapest house you'll come across in Vernworth is this private dwelling in the Common Quarter of Vernworth. At some point during the start of the game, you'll come across Mildred who would like you to stay in her house for free for a week. After a week s... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, March 22, 2024 1:39 PM  To speak the tongue of the elves is to challenge linguistics and a little bit of gibberish. Here is how to speak to elves in Dragon's Dogma 2. Dragon's Dogma 2: How to speak elvish Before you try to learn elvish from the books of Tolkien or other fantasy writers, you have to know that your Arisen will never be able to speak to elves by themselves. You may be destined to recover your heart from a dragon, but speaking to elves in Dragon's Dogma 2 on your own merits is impossible. However, there is a way to circumvent this inconvenience which is using an interpreter. Translated to in-game mechanics, you will have to find a Pawn that has the Woodland Wordsmith specialization. This will automatically convert any Elvish dialogue and writing to English – or your selected language. If you are just starting up your journey, you will notice that your created Pawn will not have any specialization. Pawns learn specializations after you encounter and interact with s... |
WGB Friday, March 22, 2024 6:23 AM Dragon's Dogma 2 may have launched to critical acclaim, but the public reception isn't going so well. On Steam, it was initially given a 'mostly negative' rating, although it has managed to reach 'mixed' since then. |
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