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Kotaku Thursday, September 19, 2024 7:30 AM
    

The Young Lion's Armor Set is exclusive to Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. It's the armor worn by Radahn in the DLC's final showdown, and it's no doubt one of the coolest and most unique sets in the game. With good damage negation at a fairly reasonable weight cost, this might be one to keep an eye on…

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Kotaku Thursday, September 19, 2024 6:30 AM
    

Shadow of the Erdtree, the one and only DLC for Elden Ring, adds Aspects of the Crucible: Thorns, a new, powerful Incantation for those looking to damage multiple enemies at once, and looking awesome doing it.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 7:40 AM
     Save up to $34 on this Fortnite Razer gaming mouse, if you're quick

We've found a great gaming mouse deal for Fortnite fans, as the special edition Battle Bus-themed Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro is currently on sale at Best Buy, with up to $34 in savings available.

Razer put comfort at the forefront of its DeathAdder design and the V3 Pro is the pinnacle of the current generation, making a case for being one of the best gaming mouse options for those with bigger hands, even if it has a high MSRP. Luckily, this Best Buy deal brings a few items from the Razer Fortnite collection, including DeathAdder V3 Pro, to a more affordable price.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 7:20 AM
     Is Fortnite shutting down in 2024?

Is Fortnite shutting down? The long-running battle royale shooter has been going through some changes as of late. Price increases to V-Bucks, internal layoffs at Epic, and reports of unmet financial expectations and projections appear to paint a rather volatile picture for Fortnite. Of course, it's still one of the biggest games in the world, but is it at risk of shutting down?

Fortnite still receives regular updates, and thanks to the launch of creative mode tools, the community appears to be thriving. Nevertheless, recent news does have industry experts questioning whether the battle royale game has the legs to continue as a top dog in the online multiplayer space. Here's what you need to know about whether Fortnite is shutting down, based on up-to-date information.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 7:18 AM
     Roblox music codes September 2024 - the best song IDs

What are the latest Roblox music codes? Thousands of popular songs are available to listen to in Roblox simply by entering music ID codes into your boombox or the radio. You can even play your favorite TikTok songs in games with your friends using song IDs.

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

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 7:08 AM
     Genshin Impact codes for September 2024 and how to redeem codes

September 19, 2024: We've added one code and verified our list of existing codes.

What are the new Genshin Impact codes? Gathering Primogems and Mora in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind. Fortunately, developer HoYoverse occasionally sends out gifts in the form of Genshin redeem codes. Most codes only work for a limited time, so it's best to redeem them as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Genshin Impact codes are released periodically, frequently appearing in Hoyoverse special programs: regular video updates detailing future updates to the free PC game. Redeem codes can also drop to celebrate milestones or to coincide with new Genshin Impact events. You can find all the active Genshin codes for August 2024 below, and we also detail what they get you, how to redeem them, and where you can look for more.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 6:57 AM
     Hefty Dragon's Dogma 2 Steam sale and fixes make now the time to play

The time is finally right to play ambitious 2024 RPG Dragon's Dogma 2. A bold and distinctive sequel that doesn't shy away from the strangeness of its original vision, DD2 is certainly one of the most interesting big-budget games to launch this year. However, despite plenty of admiration, its PC version has been plagued with issues for months since its launch in March. Now, as Capcom finally delivers the much-needed performance fixes, a Steam sale lets you grab the vast single-player game at a low price.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 6:50 AM
     Minecraft Live 2024 stream date and latest news

When is Minecraft Live 2024? Minecraft Live is a twice-annual livestream event hosted by members of the Mojang team to inform the community about the latest goings on, development updates, and more. The event is always a huge date among the Minecraft community, so we're always looking forward to the next one.

Each year before now, usually around the Summer, a brand-new, epic update has come to everyone's favorite sandbox game, and undeniably one of the best PC games of all time, Minecraft. In recent years, that update has been announced during Minecraft Live. Now, things are ramping up with two of these events a year, so here's what we know about how that impacts the Minecraft calendar and when this year's event takes place.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 6:49 AM
     Best fighting games on PC 2024

What are the best fighting games on PC? It may be one of the oldest genres in gaming, but it wasn't until unintentional glitches gave birth to combos in Street Fighter 2 that the first boom took hold in arcades during the 90s. During the next few years, other classic fighters would enter this eternal tournament, most notably Mortal Kombat with its motion-capture gore, while both Virtua Fighter and Tekken took the genre into 3D.

Fighting games would grow out of favor in the 2000s, but thanks to the revival of the Street Fighter series, followed by the more recent rise of esports and, to a lesser extent, the global pandemic, we now have access to some of the best PC games. They're infamous for being tough to learn, but with the help of video tutorials, there's never been a better time to get into these highly competitive multiplayer games. So grab the best PC controller, one of the best fight sticks, or whatever control method you desire to use, and practice your favorite character's combos.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 6:31 AM
     Borderlands 3 codes and how to redeem

September 19, 2024 We added one new Borderlands 3 code.

What are the active Borderlands 3 Shift codes? If you just can't get enough of the chaotic shooter from Gearbox, you can redeem codes that you can find on the company's social media platforms on the official website to earn golden keys, or other trinkets to expand your arsenal further.

If the multitude of guns that Borderlands 3 offers aren't enough for you, these Borderlands 3 Shift codes will serve up more of the good stuff in the form of rare weapons and various cosmetics. Several ways to earn vault points in the FPS game include watching videos, reading articles, and checking social media for Borderlands 3 updates, just in case.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 6:17 AM
     The best war games on PC

What are the best war games on PC? It's a tricky question to answer since there's been a long history of war games here in the world of PC gaming. Conceptually, it never changes, whether you're re-fighting WW2 or blowing planes out of the sky in Battlefield. We've chosen some highlights from top-quality war games on PC for your consideration, from calmer free-to-play options to serious strategy games that cover some of history's most serious conflicts.

As new releases appear, we're always on the lookout for the best and newest war games to add to the list, so make sure you check back regularly. The free PC games are up top by default, so if you're looking for something to play with zero financial commitment, that's where to look.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 6:13 AM
     Life is Strange Double Exposure release date, story, and trailers

When is the Life is Strange Double Exposure release date? Max Caulfield, the Life is Strange hero, returns with brand-new powers, new friends, and a new murder to prevent. Set in the prestigious Caledon University, Max's friend has been found dead in the snow. After years of avoiding using her abilities, Max soon discovers that her power to turn back time doesn't work as she was expecting.

Life is Strange: Double Exposure has is a detective game at heart that sounds a lot more grown up than previous Life is Strange story game outings, which usually deal with the complexities of teenage emotions and coming of age stories. Here's everything you need to know about the Life is Strange Double Exposure release date, trailers, story, and more.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 6:08 AM
     How to heat homes in Frostpunk 2

How do you heat homes in Frostpunk 2? Not having your population freeze to death should be fairly high on your list of priorities as Steward of a colony. This can be troublesome, however, due to the rather inclement weather outside, so you're going to have to find a way to heat those homes sufficiently and consistently enough if you want to thrive in the cold.

There are many things you'll have to get your head around in Frostpunk 2, with FP2 Heatstamps vital to expansion, FP2 Frostland Teams essential for exploration, and having to balance FP2 trust so your populace doesn't mutiny. One of the most basic but most important things you'll have to manage is warmth, though, so here's how to heat homes in Frostpunk 2.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 6:07 AM
     All Age of Empires 2 cheats

What are the Age of Empires 2 cheats? Cheating in AoE 2 - now the AoE 2 Definitive Edition - has always been less about gaming the system than it has been about letting loose and having some fun. While you can spawn in all the resources you could ever dream of, AoE 2 has some wonderful cheats that can spawn whacky units, like a Shelby Cobra or Alfred the Alpaca.

As one of the best RTS games of all time, Age of Empires 2 is a masterclass in resource management and real-time tactics, making for intense games that can span hours. Sometimes, though, you need to accelerate your game due to time constraints, or you get to the point where you just want to get wild with it. Fortunately, the complete list of Age of Empires 2 cheats below comes packed with everything you need - whether you're playing the 1999 classic or the updated Definitive Edition of the game.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 6:29 AM
     The Witcher Remake release date estimate and latest news

When is The Witcher Remake release date? Given that this remake of the classic PC RPG game has only recently been announced, it's far too early to tell when exactly you can play it. However, some of you may want to know more about the ambitious remake of the first Witcher adventure and if it's the best place to hop into the series.

The original was far from the best PC game ever on release, but it was a fan favorite, so perhaps a remake with more polish will put it over that threshold. While the original RPG game was made by CD Projekt Red using BioWare's Aurora Engine, The Witcher Remake is instead "being rebuilt from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5" by Fool's Theory. The Polish development studio also assists Larian with 'gameplay and tools programming support' for Baldur's Gate 3 and previously assisted People Can Fly with 'level design, meshing, and program support' for Outriders. Several veteran staff who helped make The Witcher will be part of this project, and CD Projekt Red will provide 'full creative supervision'.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 6:13 AM
     The best imposter games like Among Us

What are the best games like Among Us? Nothing brings a group of buddies together like trying to figure out which of you is secretly a murderer. Social deduction games or imposter games are all about throwing a hidden baddie into a group of people and watching the social carnage play out as everyone becomes suspicious of one another.

As a traitor, your job is not only to commit horrible crimes while nobody is looking but also to manipulate your friends into blaming each other for your nefarious deeds. You'll need to lie convincingly and think ahead to conjure up alibis and a plan of attack to be the last one standing in games like Among Us. These multiplayer games that hinge on social interaction can be great fun when played with friends and strangers, and getting the edge over someone on charm alone can be amazing.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 5:46 AM
     Best laptop games to play in 2024

What are the best laptop games? PC gaming isn't always done at a desk, reclining languorously on an ergonomic leather throne, gazing upon a gaming monitor the size of your front window as hundreds of snazzy LEDs light up your peripheral vision. As anyone who has attended a LAN can attest, hauling your heavy box of tricks around is not for the faint of heart (or arm, or back) and so you might be feeling resigned to taking a break from gaming in the event life takes you on a trip away from home.

Don't do that. Never stop gaming. Take your laptop with you and play games on the train. Play games on the beach. Play games in the laundry cupboard as you hide from your relatives. We'll guide you through which low spec games for laptops you will be able to run, and which won't cause you endless frustration trying to control them with a trackpad. You don't need the best gaming laptop to enjoy this selection of the best PC games that are ideal for gaming on the go.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 5:34 AM
     24 of the best horror games to play right now

What are the best horror games on PC? Scary games tend to turn traditional action concepts on their heads, forcing you to run and hide from your enemies. They leave you feeling vulnerable rather than empowered, and more than most, they are the gaming experiences that haunt you long after you play.

Of course, there is much more to the best horror games than jump scares and gore. So while we have included a few obvious picks like some of the best PC games, Outlast and Amnesia, you can also expect to find games that use different tactics to raise your heartbeat and get your palms sweating, whether that's a dread-inducing atmosphere and careful pacing, or unpredictable multiplayer antics like you'll find in Phasmophobia.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 5:32 AM
     Saber CEO seemingly confirms controversial Space Marine 2 post is real

Earlier this week, PCGamesN reported on a post, left in response to a video by YouTuber 'Asmongold' about Space Marine 2, that was seemingly written by Saber CEO Matthew Karch. The post, written by an account with the name '@MatthewKarch,' and using a photograph of the Saber boss, describes frustrations with videogames that make "overblown attempts at messaging or imposing morals on gamers." PCGamesN contacted Saber to obtain confirmation whether the post was authentically written by Karch. The company refused to comment. Now, a LinkedIn account, also seemingly belonging to Karch, shares a comment that endorses the original YouTube post.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 5:25 AM
     Palworld dev responds to Nintendo and Pokemon infringement lawsuit

One of Steam's most successful games is under fire as Palworld faces a new lawsuit filed by Nintendo and The Pokemon Company. The survival game rocketed to the top of the Steam charts in January, and was quickly given the moniker of 'Pokemon with guns' due to its cast of adorable animal companions. However, it has also faced questions about numerous design similarities to existing creatures from the Pokemon series, and now Palworld developer Pocketpair is facing legal action from Nintendo itself.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 5:09 AM
     The best JRPGs on PC 2024

What are the best JRPGs? This genre is, nowadays, at least, subtly different from Western RPGs, and while the genre as a whole has evolved since the early days, it tends to keep the emphasis on its two key tropes: long stories with memorable characters, and lots of grinding.

Some of the newer games on this list abandon traditional fantasy in favor of a more realistic setting. However, the classic style, at least when we think of JRPGs, conjures up images of mages, ferocious monsters, and a top-down perspective. Either way, these JRPGs bring a different flavor than what you can expect from the best RPGs in the West and could be considered some of the best PC games to fans of the genre.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 5:02 AM
     All Infinite Craft recipes and combos list

What are all the Infinite Craft recipes and combos? We've been addictively playing this since we learned about it, and as a result, there are hundreds of combinations and recipes now known. Here's our guide on all of them, including some of the most obscure suggestions.

Infinite Craft is a browser game that's recently been taking the web by storm, with endless possibilities and some that'll give you quite a giggle. Think of it as a puzzle game by ways of god; it's a great game to open if you want to while away an hour or two figuring out all of the combinations.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 2:59 AM
     Meme Sea codes September 2024

September 18, 2024: We've checked for new Meme Sea codes.

What are the new Meme Sea codes? When taking on an ocean of the internet's most popular memes with a One Piece-inspired anime twist, getting a bunch of free rewards will make your custom character all the tougher to beat. With a bunch of epic powers at your disposal in the game, any Roblox codes you find in this guide will give you an extra edge.

Although it's not on the list of best Roblox games, Meme Sea stands alongside plenty of other anime games offering free bonuses. For example, you can also find some in the newest Anime Champions Simulator codes or All Star Tower Defense codes. To make you ready to take on treacherous viral foes, let's dive into all Meme Sea codes available right now.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 3:05 AM
     Special Anime Defense codes September 2024

September 18, 2024: We have checked for new Special Anime Defense codes.

What are the new Special Anime Defense codes? Another fun anime-themed Roblox game, Anime Special Defense stands out with its colorful neon aesthetics and character drops. By redeeming codes in the game, you can instantly enjoy a whole bunch of helpful rewards even if it's your first time diving in.

Just like using the latest Anime Defenders codes or Blox Fruits codes, getting free rewards in Anime Special Defense makes the Roblox experience even more of a great time. Let's get into all of the active bonuses available to redeem right now.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 19, 2024 3:04 AM
     Anime Royale codes September 2024

September 18, 2024: We have checked for new Anime Royale codes.

What are the new Anime Royale codes? Throwing you into an anime world where you can summon your favorite heroes from multiple anime series into battle, Anime Royale adds a level of thrill to the Roblox tower defense experience. By having extra rewards at your disposal, you can get a head start by having access to more resources quicker as you prepare to conquer waves of enemies.

Among the many anime titles on Roblox, you can also try the latest Special Anime Defense codes or YBA codes to get an additional edge. In the meantime, we've tested and confirmed all of the below active Anime Royale codes.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 19, 2024 7:12 AM
    

The mad lads at Square Enix have released a demo for their remake of 90s RPG Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge Of The Seven, in which you play a whole dynasty of customisable protagonists fighting vengeful ancient heroes. It's a turn-based battler with an empire-building component in which you play as several emperors in succession, passing on abilities and knowledge to your heir. In what I consider to be a poetic complimentary flourish, you can also pass on save data from the demo to the full game. Look, this is what counts as "poetic" just before lunch on a Thursday.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 19, 2024 6:53 AM
    

How many bones have you broken? It sucks, the snapping sound they make is impolite. I prefer to break virtual, non-corporeal bones. Slackers: Carts Of Glory looks like a co-conspirator in this endeavour. It's basically that one bit in Jackass where the gang blast downhill in shopping trollies at great risk to their bodily and mental health, as is their wont. The arcade racing game came out yesterday and features online multiplayer, so you can break someone else's bones too. Let's see it in action.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 19, 2024 6:44 AM
    

"Guided by your moral compass: reflect on themes of home, loneliness and belonging through a complex, three-act story told effortlessly through three hours of video game narrative," the press release for cat simulator Copycat told me. Morals? Daddy Karch, it's happening again!

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 19, 2024 5:32 AM
    

Lethal Company was one of last year's surprise horror hits. It was a brilliant dystopian scavenging sim in which you searched cellars for bolts while avoiding the attentions of creatures that hate being looked at, or which only move when they're not being looked at, or which look like your friends, from a distance. The developer's next game, Welcome To The Dark Place, is more about hearing. It's an "open-world, auditory text-based adventure" which mostly takes place in pitch blackness.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 19, 2024 4:55 AM
    

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Palwoods and hunt large, electric yellow animals of entirely original design whose names rhyme with "peekaboo", Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have announced that they're taking Palworld developers Pocketpair to court for "infringement of patent rights".

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Twinfinite Thursday, September 19, 2024 5:27 AM
    
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