PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 7:35 AM  Back before the modern era of No Man's Sky, Starfield, Elite Dangerous, and Outer Wilds, the best space games on PC included '90s classics such as Star Wars: TIE Fighter and the Wing Commander series. Chris Roberts, the creator of the latter of those, would later go on to develop the massive, ambitious crowdfunded space sim Star Citizen - but before that he gave us Freelancer, a memorable narrative-driven adventure with a straightforward setup that unveils a mysterious alien threat as it progresses. Now, new Steam game Underspace has arrived as a spiritual successor to Freelancer, and following a successful initial launch its developer lays out its initial post-release update plans. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best space games, Best simulation games, Best RPG games |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 7:29 AM  When is the Genshin Impact 4.6 release date? It seems like no time at all since we made our way back to Mondstadt for 4.5, but the next update is already right around the corner. Genshin Impact 4.6 is rumored to introduce a whole new area in Fontaine, and the story content within has major implications for HoYoverse's fantasy world, along with new world quests, domains, and bosses. This next Genshin Impact update also brings with it a new round of Genshin Impact banners to pull from - and this time, a Fatui Harbinger might well be on the cards. Arlecchino is the latest five-star to join the roster of Genshin Impact characters according to HoYoverse's drip marketing, and we already anticipate she'll be climbing up our Genshin Impact tier list in no time. There's plenty more to discover in the free PC game's next update, so get caught up with the Genshin Impact 4.6 release date and livestream news right here on PCGamesN. Continue reading Genshin Impact 4.6 release date, livestream, and banners MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 7:25 AM  There's something about Hong Kong's neon-lit streets that almost demands that games be set there. It's a setting that somehow never gets tiring and even when the game in question has a few problems, like Wanted: Dead, it still makes us fall in love with it. Well, sort of. The beleaguered action game has had a rough landing, overshadowed at launch and with more than its share of issues, yet it still managed to carve out a place in many of our hearts. Now, over a year after launch, the first major patch aimed at reviving its fortunes has just landed. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best upcoming PC games, Best detective games, Best action-adventure games |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 7:19 AM  When it works - when it runs smoothly - Cities Skylines 2 traffic is one of the most satisfying things to behold in all of videogames. You make the perfect road system. You carefully pinpoint your junctions and roundabouts. And then it just flows, every single one of your Cims traveling effortlessly from home to work and back again. When it doesn't work however, traffic, as part of the broader Cities Skylines 2 simulation, becomes a nightmare. As Colossal Order continues to try and improve its beleaguered city building sequel, two essential new Cities Skylines 2 mods are here to improve some of the game's most aggravating aspects. If you want a better eye on your Cims' daily habits and a new way to manage and comprehend traffic, these are vital. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cities Skylines 2 review, Cities Skylines 2 roads, Cities Skylines 2 maps |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 7:16 AM  What is the Fallout 5 release date? With Fallout interest soaring again thanks to the release of the Fallout TV series, the question of when we'll see the next mainline game in the series is hotter than ever. It's been a while since we witnessed the bombs drop and enjoyed our single-player sojourn through Fallout 4's Boston, and it's fair to say that few were left satisfied by Bethesda's foray into multiplayer with Fallout 76. Naturally, then, we're itching for news of the Fallout 5 release date, and if the game's heritage is anything to go by, a new entry in the series could very well be one of the best PC games ever. With Starfield now checked off the list and Elder Scrolls 6 on the way, hopefully Bethesda will have some Fallout 5 news soon. In the meantime, here's everything we do know about the Fallout 5 release date, along with our own Fallout 5 wishlist. Continue reading Fallout 5 release date estimate, news, and latest details MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fallout 5 news, Fallout 76 release date, Elder Scrolls 6 news |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 6:55 AM  April 12, 2024: With the launch of the Fallout TV show, we're taking a trip down memory lane to reshare some of our classic Fallout coverage. This post was originally published on October 4, 2017. One of the most memorable quests in Fallout New Vegas is called Come Fly With Me, where you launch a rocket from the REPCONN test site. Once you have gathered the supplies needed to fix the missile, you are treated to a cutscene of the rocket blasting towards the sky, backed by Richard Wagner's rousing classical song, Ride of the Valkyries. Obsidian put extra effort into making this sequence look, sound, and feel as good as possible. Lead designer Josh Sawyer wanted to see how it looked for himself once it was finished. But, unfortunately, his viewing was rudely interrupted by a tap on the shoulder - an NPC really wanted to talk to him about bottlecaps. Continue reading Making Fallout New Vegas was a battle against time and impolite NPCs MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Fallout New Vegas mods, Fallout 5 release date, Best RPG games |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 6:44 AM  Equipping your system with speedy and spacious storage is becoming more important by the day as games demand more from our drives, making an SSD deal like this one, for the Crucial T500, a godsend. At almost half price, you'll be hard pressed to find a better value pick for internal storage, especially given the likely future of the storage market. Continue reading Save 44% on this fast Crucial SSD and get more room for PC games MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Crucial MX500 review, Best SSDs for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 6:43 AM  The promised land of minute but mighty laptops with few compromises has never felt as fully realized as it does with the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) sitting on my desk. While falling just shy of perfection, its minor flaws do little to get in the way of what's otherwise a superb system, inside and out. So much so, in fact, that alternatives have a hard time competing. Serving as my daily driver, I've been gaming away on the Asus Zephyrus G14 for just a little under a month. In that time, it's more than proven itself as the best gaming laptop I've used in this particular form factor. Its size naturally comes with some constraints, which mainly affect performance and price, but this squeeze is barely noticeable, as this laptop it never fails to keep its cool both metaphorically and under load. Continue reading Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) review MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ review, Asus ROG Raikiri review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 6:40 AM  What are the best Fallout New Vegas mods? Despite being over a decade old, Fallout New Vegas enjoys a thriving modding scene that has stood the test of time. In the 12 or so years since we first took our first step in the Mojave Wasteland, some talented people have been tinkering with it until it becomes an entirely different beast. There are years of mods to sift through, but we've managed to round up our favorites; the best mods that Fallout New Vegas has to offer, and popped them into this useful little list. Some add new textures to the RPG game, while others add new quests or even entirely new campaigns. Continue reading The best Fallout New Vegas mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Fallout New Vegas mods, Fallout 5 release date, Best RPG games |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 6:23 AM  What are the best games on Game Pass? Trawling through the hundreds of games in your Game Pass subscription can feel overwhelming. Game Pass is a great deal, with hundreds of games at your fingertips for a fairly low monthly cost, but, if you're anything like us, you might get lost in the choice and wind up not playing anything. Thankfully, we're here to help you discover some of the shiniest Game Pass gems. Luckily, you can search by genre on the official Xbox Game Pass site, so you can always narrow your choices down. If you're unsure and want to try something new, we've picked some of the best Game Pass games the subscription service has to offer. Whether you're looking for horror games, farming games, or short, easy-to-complete story games, we've got them all listed. Continue reading The 24 best games on Xbox Game Pass April 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 6:17 AM  The fight for the top free Steam games is always fun to watch, and while the Valve charts are still largely dominated by the developer's own Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 along with the titan of PUBG Battlegrounds, notably more stylish fellow battle royale games Apex Legends and Naraka Bladepoint continue to fight for that elusive fourth spot. With the arrival of the Naraka Bladepoint Season 12 update, 24 Entertainment and NetEase's slick, melee-focused action game builds even further on new ways to play, and it's paying off as it reaches a new peak player count on Steam. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best fantasy games, Best battle royale games, Free PC games |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 6:07 AM  Unlike the standard 980, the Samsung 980 Pro uses the PCIe 4.0 interface, with Samsung claiming it can churn out a high read speed of up to 7,000MB/s. This now mid-range SSD launched at a disappointingly high price, but it's thankfully much cheaper now, and if you like around you can regularly find it available with a hefty discount in online sales. Since its original release, several manufacturers have launched faster PCIe 5.0 SSDs, but the PCIe 4.0 Samsung 980 Pro is still worthy of a prestigious place on our best SSD for gaming guide. It might not have the fastest benchmark results any more, but these figures rarely translate into real world benefits for most PC users, especially when it comes to gaming, and the Samsung 980 Pro is often available for really generous price these days. Continue reading Samsung 980 Pro review MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Samsung 970 EVO 1TB review, Best SSD for gaming, Best gaming monitor |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 6:04 AM  We've all done it. Whether we're at school, at work, in a waiting room, in a meeting, we've all sat there and wondered 'if the zombie apocalypse started right now, where would I go?' How many times have you mentally built and prepared the defenses in your own apartment block, or internally made a list of the best local stores to plunder for supplies? It's the greatest thought experiment in the world - if zombies came crashing through the window now, what would you do? With shades of Cities Skylines 2, a big chunk of Frostpunk, and of course some Dying Light, a new survival game lets you live out this macabre fantasy in real time, and unsurprisingly, just one day after launch, it's already blowing up on Steam. Continue reading New survival game with an incredible twist is exploding on Steam MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best building games, Best zombie games |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 6:00 AM  When is the Wuthering Waves release date? After seemingly being in active development for several years, the time has finally come for this anime role-playing game to dazzle us with its spectacular-looking open world, monster collecting, and complex combat system. So, if you're a fan of RPGs like Genshin Impact and Tower of Fantasy but wish the combat had mechanics similar to the likes of Devil May Cry, then Wuthering Waves might be for you. We spoke with the developer Kuro Games about the combat system at GDC, where we also got to try out some of the upcoming Wuthering Waves characters. If you're keen for more, below you'll find everything we know about the gameplay, the gacha mechanics, and the all-important release date. Continue reading Wuthering Waves release date, beta, trailers, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best anime games, Free PC games, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 5:54 AM  It's always the way, isn't it? You're minding your own business having fun on your computer, then suddenly in come the cyberpunk corporate cops to kick down your door and whisk you away to an immersive sim nightmare on a space station. That's exactly what happens to you in Night Dive Studios' System Shock remake, a game about a bad day that only gets worse for your hacker protagonist. Now, this reimagining of the legendary 1994 original has received a huge free patch that adds options for a female player character, overhauls the last boss fight, and more. Continue reading One of 2023's most overlooked games just got a massive free update MORE FROM PCGAMESN: System Shock remake review, System Shock system requirements, Best space games |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 5:48 AM  What are the best Minecraft mods in 2024? Every game of vanilla Minecraft can vary quite dramatically, and the best Minecraft mods go one step further to provide an entirely new experience. Whether you love creative building, terrifying survival, or speedrunning the story, there's sure to be a mod for you. There are interface changes, tools to aid your hours of exploration, and even new mobs to fight. You always have the option to make Mojang's classic even better on PC. The following list compiles some of the best Minecraft mods out there right now. All are divided into sections, depending on what you want to do with the sandbox game – from simple utility changes to deep, intricate Minecraft mods you can get lost in for months. If you like to browse, the Minecraft CurseForge game mods hub has a whole section dedicated to the best Minecraft mods and add-ons - as well as equivalents for many of the other best PC games right now. Continue reading The 44 best Minecraft mods 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 6:00 AM  What are the best Slay the Spire mods? Whether you've exhausted the game and are looking for extra content, or just want to make some small changes to an otherwise perfect game, Slay the Spire mods can fit the bill. The roguelike card game has official Steam Workshop mod support and a fantastic community, meaning there are tons of mods available to easily integrate into the indie game. These mods range from making the map easier to read to huge expansions featuring brand-new characters. There are hundreds to choose from on Steam, but we've picked out the very best mods in Slay the Spire just for you. Continue reading The best Slay the Spire mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Slay the Spire review, Best card games , Slay the Spire mods |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 5:25 AM  What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates. Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some Monopoly Go free dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament. Continue reading All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Free PC games, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 7:07 AM  What are the system requirements for Fallout 76? Bethesda's attempt at turning Fallout into an online RPG was met with initial backlash due to poor performance and content issues. Four years later, it holds a mostly positive rating on Steam and has built a very dedicated community. Fallout 76 doesn't demand the best graphics card, instead relying on the now discontinued Nvidia GeForce GTX line of pixel pushers. There's never been a better time to start wandering across West Virginia, especially with the Fallout TV series garnering very positive early impressions.
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PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 5:16 AM  April 12, 2024: We've checked for the latest new codes to claim free dice links for today. How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play application on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way. You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly Go dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links April 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Free PC games, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 5:15 AM  April 12, 2024: We checked for new Jujutsu Shenanigans codes to add to our list and confirmed that existing codes are still active. How do you get Jujutsu Shenanigans codes? If you love anime and also happen to love taking on people in battles to the death, then Jujutsu Shenanigans is the game for you. Based loosely on the Jujutsu Kaisen manga series, this Roblox game will see you take on all-comers, to be crowned the ultimate fighter. This particular Roblox game doesn't only take inspiration from manga, it also takes cues from "many battleground games" and has "destruction inspired by combat mayhem". It's certainly shaping up to be one of the best Roblox games we've played recently. If you're looking to get involved, but want some free stuff to get you started, we have the latest Jujutusu Shenanigans codes for April right here. Continue reading Jujutsu Shenanigans codes April 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 5:09 AM  What are Valorant ranks? We've taken a deep dive into the Valorant ranking system, to show you how they work, and what the current distribution is. Looking at these figures, we can glean all kinds of information, like where you sit against the average player, as well as how much time and energy you've put into the FPS. Like all competitive FPS games, Valorant has a couple of different ways it measures ranking progress and the overall rating of players against each other. Each player has an overall Valorant rank, but there's also a dedicated 'Act rank' for each act. On top of that, there's also a concept called 'rank rating', which is connected to MMR. Here's everything you need to know about Valorant ranks, the current rank distribution, and competitive play. Continue reading Valorant ranks order, distribution, and ranking system explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valorant Night Market dates, Valorant ranks, Valorant crosshair codes |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 4:49 AM  The best lighting for streaming provides an instant way to boost your setup, helping everything to look more professional and flattering. If you're streaming on Twitch, Instagram, and YouTube and want to attract more followers, check out our favorite stream lighting below. The best streaming lights are either ring lights or LED panels. And just like the best gaming microphones, they don't have to cost a fortune. While gaming brands like Razer and Elgato make reliable lights to give your productions a dramatic boost, you can also find cheap ring lights on Amazon which are smaller and simple to use. Some of the best webcams for streaming have built-in ring lights, but these are less powerful than a standalone light. In this guide, I've included premium lights for streaming as well as budget options that are still high performers. These are some of the best ring lights and LED panels for streaming you can get right now, whatever your budget and preferred streaming platform. Continue reading Best lights for streaming in 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 4:58 AM  What are the Fallout 4 system requirements? There's a renewed interest in Fallout 4 thanks to the hugely popular Fallout TV show developed by Amazon. Whether it's your first time entering the Commonwealth, or you're back after a hiatus, running this post-apocalyptic RPG is much easier than in 2015. Fallout 4 is among the best games on PC, even all these years later, largely thanks to the many Fallout 4 mods that have kept the community busy. While we sit and wait patiently for news on a possible Fallout 5, there's never been a better time to jump in and enjoy the most recent single-player nuclear adventure from Bethesda. Continue reading Fallout 4 system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fallout 4 console commands, Fallout 4 mods, Fallout 4 System Requirements |
PCGamesN Friday, April 12, 2024 2:58 AM  April 12, 2024: We're looking for any new Race Clicker codes for the Spring season pass. What are the new Race Clicker codes? We've compiled a list of all the new Race Clicker codes for free wins and boosts in this click-to-win Roblox game. The codes can be redeemed in-game, providing many competitive advantages to help you win the clicking frenzy. The game is simple, the faster you click, the faster you go. Some of the codes offer free auto clicks and pets, while you can get boosts and luck for a limited time. If you're looking for further Roblox freebies, we regularly update our lists of the latest Anime Adventures codes, Blox Fruits codes, and All Star Tower Defense codes. Continue reading Race Clicker codes April 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 12, 2024 7:42 AM  Some new videogame releases pounce on us like excitable Golden Retrievers, while others become apparent to us more insidiously, like undead Golden Retrievers creeping back from the grave to do their master's bidding unto eternity. Withering Rooms is one of the latter: released out of early access last week, and noticed by me just yesterday, it's a haunted mansion metroidvania in which you are a small girl in a nightie who must use meat cleavers, pentagrams and spells of self-enlargement or possession or incineration to overcome various monsters of the Silently Hilly and/or Residentially Evil persuasion. No, none of the monsters are Golden Retrievers. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 12, 2024 7:10 AM  When I was a wee lad, my grandfather, an avid gardener, walked with me down to the end of his immaculately tended botanical kingdom, and bid I look upon his favourite flowers, bright blooms of Geraniums. He was a humble man, but even he could not disguise his pride at how wonderfully full and rich their colours and forms had come in this year. "Does the fragile beauty of these blooms not fill you with tender hope for the future?" he asked. "No, Grandad," I replied, "these flowers are mid." |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 12, 2024 6:54 AM  I like co-op shooter Remnant 2, because it doesn't pretend to be much more than what it is: a dodgerollathon where, in between dodge rolls, you fill demons with bullets. I've been meaning to go back to it, so it's convenient that there's more DLC arriving soon. Dubbed The Forgotten Kingdom, it adds a new Invoker archetype, fleshes out an existing jungle biome, and introduces more gear, more monsters, and the like. Yes, count me in. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 12, 2024 6:09 AM  Wanted: Dead is a terrible game that I sort of adore. Created by some of the people behind the Ninja Gaiden series, it's the kind of rough diamond or perhaps, chunk of lacerating windscreen glass you find at the bottom of a mouldy box at a service station car boot sale along a particularly depressed stretch of the UK's M1. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 12, 2024 5:22 AM  Likely to capitalise on the hype generated by BezosTech's (by many accounts, pretty entertaining) Fallout TV show, Bethesda are spiffing up Fallout 4 with a new update, including widescreen and ultra-widescreen support, fixes to Creation Kit, and a "variety of quest updates." The update is slated for this month, April 25th. A new quest, "Echoes of the Past," sees you going up against the Enclave. Alongside this are new workshop items including previously released Creation Club content, such as Enclave uniforms, weapons and armor skins, new power armour, a Tesla Cannon, and a Heavy incinerator. Here are a few more additions, via the update: |
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