Kotaku Saturday, March 23, 2024 9:00 AM  This week, one of the biggest stories in gaming involved updates to an eight-year-old game. Yes, Stardew Valley developer ConcernedApe trickled out a series of details about the game's latest patch that had fans hanging on every word in anticipation. We've got all the facts for you about this game-changing update, as… |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 23, 2024 11:51 AM  Terratech Worlds has finally hit Steam in early access form. The long-awaited open-world survival game is finally available for fans of similar games like Minecraft, Rust, and Valheim to jump into, but unlike its contemporaries, Terratech Worlds offers its own interesting twist on the previously mentioned titles. Terratech focuses on exploring a colorful alien planet in a customizable vehicle with gameplay focused on crafting, base building, and cooperative gameplay. |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 23, 2024 11:00 AM  League of Legends is a game that is ever-evolving, with a new massive patch dropping big gameplay balancing updates and new skins to buy every two weeks. Players who have stuck around all these years, still dedicated to the long-running competitive game, are used to keeping up with their favorite champions' best builds and gameplay styles. While many champions receive consistent updates, the latest champion to receive massive changes is Olaf. Players of the beloved viking are in store for some massive adjustments, as Riot Games will finally attempt to push him out of the top lane for good. Continue reading League of Legends Olaf changes to force viking back into the jungle MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends patch 14.2, League of Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 23, 2024 10:40 AM  Among all the roguelike deckbuilders on Steam, 2021's Fights in Tight Spaces is one of my favorites, and certainly one of the coolest. Using your deck of cards to overcome overwhelming odds and deliver brutal takedowns to your assailants, it perfectly captures the essence of the most iconic close-quarters fight scenes - John Wick, the Oldboy corridor scene, and that bus fight from Nobody. Now, it's back with a medieval twist and better than ever in Knights in Tight Spaces. PCGamesN got a hands-on demo of the new game at GDC, speaking to game director James Parker of developer Ground Shatter about the new additions. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: New PC games, Upcoming PC games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 23, 2024 10:20 AM  'Boomer shooters' is a new moniker for a retro style of first-person shooter game, one that harkens back to the '90s, typically with vintage graphics and stylization from that era, or just straight up an FPS from that period. While this genre wasn't formally recognized until recently, digital gaming storefronts are now acknowledging the genre for the first time, and offering big deals for those looking for a blast from the past. Now, we have one of the best, and first, boomer shooter sales that won't break the bank. Continue reading Grab 7 of the best boomer shooters on PC for just $18 right now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best old games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 23, 2024 8:47 AM  Dragon's Dogma 2 was slated to become one of Capcom's biggest game releases on Steam well before the game officially launched. The latest RPG from the esteemed Japanese gaming giant was expected to both carry over fans from the original title, which was released way back in 2012, as well as add hordes of new players who were entering the world of Dragon's Dogma for the very first time. Now, merely a day after the game launched, it's already broken single-player Steam records for the company. Continue reading Dragon's Dogma 2 is Capcom's most popular single-player Steam launch MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon's Dogma 2 review, Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations, Dragon's Dogma 2 map |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 23, 2024 8:06 AM  The influence of Hades has been felt across the spectrum of roguelike games, and new challenger Sworn is certainly no exception. Taking the tried and tested format to the land of Arthurian legend, Sworn is a co-op action game that sees you fighting through a fallen Camelot to reclaim the kingdom from a corrupted King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Coming to Steam in 2024, you can sign up right now for a chance to join the game's closed playtest. Continue reading New King Arthur roguelike is basically a co-op Hades set in Camelot MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Best fantasy games, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 23, 2024 7:10 AM  As Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios announces it will be moving on from both Baldur's Gate and the Dungeons and Dragons franchise for its next project after BG3, studio founder and CEO Swen Vincke takes to social media to "clear up" any misconceptions that the split was caused by a falling out with DnD publisher Wizards of the Coast. Vincke reaffirms that the decision is purely "what's best for Larian" and says he was very happy with the relationship between his team and WOTC. Continue reading Baldur's Gate 3 dev praises Wizards of the Coast as they part ways MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 builds, BG3 mods, Baldur's Gate 3 classes |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 23, 2024 7:04 AM  What are the best Dragon's Dogma 2 mods? It's early days for Dragon's Dogma 2, but the character creator demo released by Capcom weeks before the official launch has already sparked some interest from the modding community. If the other RE Engine games are anything to go by, there's going to be a lot to look forward to over the next few months. Though we're disappointed to find that Dragon's Dogma 2 multiplayer isn't a thing, the RPG game being single-player only means it has plenty of modding potential. We've found the best so far from Dragon's Dogma 2 modders, and just for fun, we're also including a list of mods we'd like to see in the future. Continue reading The best Dragon's Dogma 2 mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon's Dogma 2 review, Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations, Dragon's Dogma 2 map |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 23, 2024 6:31 AM  What are the best skills for a Dragon's Dogma 2 Warfarer? As a Warfarer can use every weapon skill in the game, this is a difficult question to answer and depends entirely on what kind of playstyle you'd like to adopt. Enjoy casting spells? Well, you're likely to take the best Mage and Sorcerer weapon skills with a dash of Magick Archer. More into raw melee damage? Focus on Warrior skills with a Thief's high-damage output when speed is required. Truly, the options are near limitless, but we've put together what we think is the best set of weapon skills for Warfarer. Does the Warfarer seem like a bit too much for you in Dragon's Dogma 2? Check out our Dragon's Dogma 2 Magick Archer skills guide to learn all about our personal favorite class. Our runner up is the Mystic Spearhand, which combines magic-based maneuverability with powerful melee strikes. Luckily, we also have a Dragon's Dogma 2 Mystc Spearhand skills guide for your viewing pleasure. Otherwise, read on to find out the best Warfarer build. Continue reading Best Dragon's Dogma 2 Warfarer skills and weapon combinations MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon's Dogma 2 review, Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations, Dragon's Dogma 2 map |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 23, 2024 6:09 AM  March 23, 2024: We've added a huge seven new free dice links to our list of Monopoly Go dice links. How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The classic board game has made its way to a free-to-play format, and you'll be doing laps of the board collecting houses and hotels and completing a variety of multiplayer minigames along the way. You can't get far in Monopoly Go without dice rolls, which you'll have a limited amount of to begin with. To earn more dice rolls, you'll need to log in daily to collect bonuses, invite your friends to the game, or progress further. If you don't want to spend your hard-earned money on more dice, you can use dice links for the board game instead. Now, let's run down all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links March 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Free PC games, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 23, 2024 5:56 AM  Which Dragon's Dogma 2 Trickster skills should you use? One of the most unique vocations we've ever seen in a role-playing game of any sort, the Trickster focuses primarily on confusing foes, drawing their aggression or forcing them to fight one another. With the right group of Pawns, Tricksters can absolutely obliterate just about any enemy without dealing a lick of damage themselves – or just lure them into walking off a cliff. The Trickster is in the running against another vocation in Dragon's Dogma 2 for most unique – the Magick Archer. If slinging elemental arrows while keeping your Pawns in tip-top shape sounds more like your kind of playstyle, head on over to our Dragon's Dogma 2 Magick Archer skills guide. Otherwise, reading up on how to find Dragon's Dogma 2 Seeker's Tokens is a good bet if you're planning on putting together the best Trickster build, as the vocation has a lot of utility for finding hidden items. Continue reading All Dragon's Dogma 2 Trickster skills and which to unlock MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon's Dogma 2 review, Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations, Dragon's Dogma 2 map |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 23, 2024 5:46 AM  How do you find a motivated soldier for Beren in Dragon's Dogma 2's Claw Them Into Shape quest? This optional mission is found relatively early in Dragon's Dogma 2 if you're looking in the right places, and talking to the right NPCs. You'll want to have the Dragon's Dogma 2 map open for this one, as Beren's quest isn't prompted and you'll need to seek him out manually. This Dragon's Dogma 2 Beastren has a job for you, and when you know where to look, it's easy enough to do. You'll be rewarded with a powerful Warrior skill, so this one's certainly worth your time. Here's how to complete Claw Them Into Shape. Continue reading Dragon's Dogma 2 Claw Them Into Shape quest guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon's Dogma 2 review, Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations, Dragon's Dogma 2 map |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 23, 2024 6:05 AM  How many quests are there in Dragon's Dogma 2? The answer is, well, a fair few. We've spent tens of hours in the long-awaited sequel to Capcom's 2012 fantasy epic, and completed all manner of missions for a huge variety of interesting characters. We might have already had one playthrough as the Arisen, but if you're just getting started we can help you to gauge just how much there is to do in this behemoth of a game. With Dragon's Dogma 2 finally in our hands, take some time to pore over the Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations and learn what sets them apart from each other. Only then will you know which of these missions you want to make your priority - will you try to tackle as many Dragon's Dogma 2 enemies as possible, or do you want to venture across the Dragon's Dogma 2 map to see as much as you can? This guide contains spoilers for the names of Dragon's Dogma 2 missions, but not the story content within them. Continue reading All Dragon's Dogma 2 quests and side missions MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon's Dogma 2 review, Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations, Dragon's Dogma 2 map |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 23, 2024 5:16 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 |
Siliconera Saturday, March 23, 2024 9:00 AM
The PlayStation Portal has been out for a few months now, and it's a fascinating device. It's a clear attempt by Sony to produce a new handheld system, but it's clear that it's lacking compared to other devices on the market.
The PlayStation Portal has an odd concept. It's a handheld device for playing PS5 games using Remote Play, streaming from the console itself. To Sony's credit, there is something worthwhile in this concept. The failure of the Vita suggests Sony don't want to simply release a standard handheld in the same vein. Meanwhile, shifts in the handheld market show that change is required anyway.
Take a look at the Nintendo Switch, for example. After decades of supporting a separate home console and handheld, Nintendo combined the two, shifting their development strategy significantly. This strategy has proven successful though, with the Switch going on to become the third best-selling console of all time.
The Steam Deck has followed suit, with its promise of letting players take their entire Steam library anywhere they go. Valve's offer isn't exactly the same as Nintendo's, but the principle remains the same. The most successful handheld systems are complimentary to the home experience now, allowing easy access to the same library wherever you are.
The PlayStation Portal is Sony's attempt to replicate this. On paper, it's the same idea. Take your entire PS5 library on the go. Simply load up the device, connect to your PS5 and play anything over wi-fi. But that's also the central problem with the device: it requires you to be tethered to a PS5.
The Switch and the Steam Deck both have the advantage of being truly portable. The Switch is a self-contained device. Once you remove it from the dock, it is now a handheld system you can walk out the house with. You can play Super Mario Bros Wonder on the train and nothing can stop you. While the Steam Deck requires some additional setup, ie. downloading your Steam games to it, it also can be taken anywhere without issue. You don't even need to own a gaming PC to make use of it.
The PlayStation Portal cannot truly be considered a portable device. The requirement to have your PS5 running the games in the background prevents that. You can't grab the Portal before you head out for the bus, you have to make sure you've turned the console on at home before you leave. Most importantly, you need to have a PS5 in the first place, which may not be the case for everyone looking to buy the Portal.
Admittedly, I had some misconceptions about how the Portal worked when it was first announced. With the requirement of the PS5, I thought it would only connect within a certain radius of your home. Thankfully, this is not the case, as it uses wi-fi that can be accessed from anywhere, but this also raises its own issues.
For example, I'm someone who's likely to take a handheld system any time I plan to take a long trip. When I took a long-haul flight last year, it lacked wi-fi. While this did not stop my trusty Switch, it would have rendered the PlayStation Portal functionally useless. The key benefit of a handheld falls apart when you're at the mercy of public wi-fi access.
The problems with the Portal could have been mitigated with two extra options. While cloud streaming of games through PlayStation Plus won't solve the issue of spotty wi-fi, it would remove the need for your PS5 to be sitting in rest mode for weeks on end while you travel. After all, simply forgetting to turn the console on at home can halt the Portal's use even if you can find reliable public wi-fi access. Especially if you're like me and hate leaving it in Rest Mode.
Even more useful would be the ability to download games directly to the Portal. Sure, this may be a problem for some of the beefier PS5 games out there, but there could be an allowance for games that meet a certain performance standard. Or a rating system similar to the Steam Deck Verified check. It would be perfect for smaller scale games, especially indies. It's baffling that this was never considered as a design consideration during development.
In its current state, the PlayStation Portal's main use is a device to keep playing PS5 games while someone else uses the TV. However, buying an entire device just to do this is pointless. Remote Play can be done just as easily through your phone, with the ability to connect a DualSense. Buying a whole device for this is unnecessary.
It's a real shame that the PlayStation Portal is so limited. There is a clear market here. The success of the Switch and Steam Deck both show that people want the convenience of taking their game library wherever they go. The PlayStation Portal could be the perfect way to do the same thing with PS5 games. But tying it so closely to a home system makes it fall short of that dream.
The PlayStation Portal is available now.
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, March 23, 2024 11:46 AM  Scars are an optional cosmetic feature in many RPGs, including Dragon's Dogma 2, but some scars in this game are special. If you want to remove either your Arisen's or Pawn's scars in Dragon's Dogma 2, here's what you need to know. Dragon's Dogma 2: How to remove scars Screenshot: PC Invasion If, after finishing your character creations for your Arisen and Pawn, you don't like your scars, you can remove them at any barberie. These are the only areas in the game where you can change your appearance. The first one you come across in Dragon's Dogma 2 is Clovis's Barberie in Vernworth. It costs 10,000 Gold to "Give Markings" which is how you edit or remove your scars. You can also buy the Art of Metamorphosis, which is used to change everything about your Pawn or Arisen, from Neomith in the Vernworth Pawn Guild, but it costs 500 RC. Either way, you'll need to know how to farm Gold and RC fast. How to rem... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, March 23, 2024 11:16 AM  There is a farmhouse north of Vernworth that is locked and very difficult to get in to. I've gotten into the locked Farmhouse outside of Vernworth in Dragon's Dogma 2 so I'm equipped to help you do the same. Dragon's Dogma 2 locked farmhouse: How to get in Screenshot: PC Invasion The locked farmhouse I'm referring to is north of Vernworth in the farm fields right before the bridge. Use the image above to confirm the location. The problem we're facing is the door is locked — it's actually blocked by a piece of wood — and it's difficult to know how to break the wood to get in. I tried levitating as a Mage to get in from the roof and I tried using a Steady Shot as an Archer to shoot the wood, but neither of those techniques work. Screenshot: PC Invasion There is only one way to get into this farmhouse and it's through the sewer which is found directly under the bridge to the north of the farmhouse. Again, this is ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, March 23, 2024 10:46 AM  The Phantom Oxcart quest in Dragon's Dogma 2 has multiple choices and can be hard to complete. In this guide, you'll see what each choice gets you and how to finish The Phantom Oxcart quest in Dragon's Dogma 2. How to start The Phantom Oxcart in Dragon's Dogma 2 You only get The Phantom Oxcart quest after returning to Vernworth after experiencing Bakbattahl. More quests open up after going back and forth between cities; for The Phantom Oxcart, you get from overhearing any citizen, particularly those by the Oxcart stations, talk about The Phantom Oxcart in Vernworth. Once you have The Phantom Oxcart quest active, it'll show you on the map where to find it. I recommend Dozing Off on a bench to pass the time until it is night. Then, make your way north to the speculated Phantom Oxcart location. Dragon's Dogma 2 The Phantom Oxcart: Should you let him go or escort him to Vermund Screenshot: PC Invasion Once you arrive, you'll see t... |
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