GamersHeroes Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:58 AM Featuring an all-new campaign set in the Gulf War era, gear up for the release of Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 with the launch trailer for the popular shooter. The post Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Launch Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:09 AM Electric vehicles might be good for the environment, but nothing is more eco-friendly than the tried-and-true shopping cart. Enter Falling Saints' Slackers – Carts of Glory: a racing game where players can hit the road with these supermarket staples. Should players go out for what amounts to the ultimate beer run, or do we need … The post Slackers – Carts of Glory Review appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:42 AM The next major DLC for Raw Fury and Fury Studios' atmospheric side-scrolling strategy title, Kingdom Two Crowns: Call of Olympus is now available. The post Kingdom Two Crowns: Call of Olympus DLC Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:21 AM In collaboration with Double Eleven, Rockstar Games will bring both Red Dead Redemption and its zombie-horror companion story Undead Nightmare to the PC October 29. The post Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare Coming to PC October 29 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:50 AM  One of the most well-known principles of theatrical storytelling is widely referred to as "Chekhov's gun." The principle suggests that if some element is introduced to a story, even in a casual, offhand way, by the end, it had better prove significant. Or, as it's often summed up, if a gun shows up at some point in… |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:40 AM  PlayStation announced earlier today that Little Big Planet 3, as well as all LBP DLC, will be removed from the PSN Store on October 31. If you've ever wanted to own LBP3 digitally, you only have three weeks left to purchase it before it's gone. |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:30 AM  With Diablo IV's expansion, Vessel of Hatred, comes a new array of features, among them the new NPC buddy system, the Mercenary. Starting with Raheir, who you meet early on in your adventure into Nahantu, you'll be able to travel with CPU-controlled allies, each with skill trees of their own. They're here to help you… |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:10 AM  With our Bash in Berlin rankings in the rearview, we assess the first WWE Bad Blood event in over 20 years. Headlining in a brutal Hell in a Cell match, Drew McIntyre and CM Punk had an encounter for the ages. We also saw Roman Reigns' first match since losing his title at WrestleMania. Meanwhile, the feud between… |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:55 AM  Diablo IV is zero for two when it comes to smooth launches. While the new expansion, Vessel of Hatred, seemed like it had all the kinks ironed out, a last-minute delay upended those plans. Worse, however, is a bizarre licensing bug that's locking some players out of the new content, including its Spiritborn class.… |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:44 AM  Happy Diablo IV day to all who celebrate. The action-RPG's Vessel of Hatred expansion is finally here, though it will end up going live later than expected due to "a small issue on the backend," Blizzard confirmed on Monday. |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:40 AM  Back in 2022, Sifu made waves for having the grit and style of a confident kung-fu revenge film. Starring a pupil who sees his master get killed by a vengeful former student called Yang, the story picks back up years after the inciting incident, as the former fights his way through the criminal underworld of their… |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:30 AM  It's October, which means the season of spooks has arrived! You're probably already seeing all kinds of creepy creatures, from black cats to ghosts, in your everyday life, and why should video games be any different? Thank goodness they're not, especially if you're a Final Fantasy XIV player. Square Enix's MMO offers… |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:35 AM  Over a decade after it first landed on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, Red Dead Redemption is finally going to be available to play on PC. Rockstar Games announced the hit open-world Western will arrive at the end of October alongside its zombie apocalypse add-on, Undead Nightmare. |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:30 AM  In 1439, a goldsmith named Johannes Gutenberg was working on an ill-begotten project to create polished metal mirrors designed to capture the holy light from religious relics, to be sold to pilgrims visiting an exhibition in Aachen, Germany. However, after flooding led to the event being delayed by a year, Gutenberg… |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:30 AM  The hollowed halls of the Javits Center in New York City are accustomed to ferrying cosplayers around conventions. Whether it's New York Comic-Con in October or Anime NYC in August, the Manhattan meetups always bring us some incredible costumes and fabulous fits. This year, Anime NYC was no exception, and as always,… |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 8:15 AM  Ever since Disney bought Lucasfilm back in 2012, there's been a steady drip feed of Star Wars television shows airing on Disney+. Before that, we had a few shows set in George Lucas' space opera universe, but they were only animated series (mostly) geared towards children. Since the Disney deluge, Disney has released… |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:41 AM  Songs of Conquest is clearly borrowing a lot from the turn-based tactics of Heroes of Might and Magic, alongside the 4X scale and decision-making of Civilization, but it still manages to do its own thing. With an incredibly strong 86% positive rating from over 8,000 reviews, the pixel-infused 4X game has been quietly getting better thanks to a series of impressive updates. Now there's fresh DLC on the way, and it's giving us entirely new ways to play. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:40 AM  If there's one thing I love, it's games that mix deckbuilders, roguelikes, and strategy. Between Slay the Spire, Dead Cells, and XCOM there are a handful of games that bring me immense delight any time I get to write about them. Thankfully, Valheim and Deep Rock Galactic publisher Coffee Stain just showed off more of As We Descend, an eclectic mix of all these stalwart genres. That's not all, though, as you can try this incredible-looking mashup right now thanks to a new Steam demo. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best card games, Best strategy games, Best roguelike games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:30 AM  If you've been waiting for a reason to dive back into Valheim, upcoming The Bog Witch update is exactly it. While there's no new biome to speak of, Iron Gate is putting all the emphasis on cooking and potion-brewing. There are new skills, recipes, resources, and plenty more to get stuck into. While 2024 is pretty crowded with survival games, you don't want to miss what Valheim has on the stove. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games , Best Valheim mods, Valheim console commands and cheats |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:28 AM  8/10/2024 The Riot support page for finding money spent is still showing as 'under construction'. We will update this page once it is back up and running. Fortunately, there is an alternative Riot support ticket method that only takes a couple of extra clicks - a method we've also outlined below. How do you see how much you have spent on League of Legends? Riot Games' hugely successful MOBA is technically a free game, but if you ask any avid fan if that's the case, you'll no doubt receive a wry laugh in response. The champion pool is diverse and wonderful; each character can be purchased with currency earned while playing. Premium cosmetics, however, are bought with real-world money. These League of Legends skins and other cosmetics can be purchased directly using an in-game currency called RP. RP itself, though, must be purchased with your hard-earned cash. LoL skins change the base look of the character you're playing, with premium cosmetics adding new effects, voice lines, and animations. Then there's the battle pass that can be bought using RP, too. So, while League of Legends is technically one of the best free PC games around, you can see just how easily it can sway you into parting with your money. This guide will give you the information needed to find out exactly how much you've spent in League of Legends - you just might not like the answer when you get it. Continue reading How much have I spent on LoL? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, League of Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:27 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 free Monopoly Go 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, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:17 AM  Does Dragon Ball Sparking Zero have crossplay? If you want to be the very best, like no one ever was, you should have to face the best. Fighting games like Sparking Zero thrive on a large and engaged audience - just like Goku and Vegeta, players aim to prove themselves against as many worthy opponents as possible. The DBSZ release date is nearly upon us, and players are already noting down the Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release times so they can be first through the gate once the game goes live. One thing players are wondering about, though, is whether the fighting game will feature crossplay at launch so they can deliver their specific brand of outrageous violence regardless of platform. Continue reading Does Dragon Ball Sparking Zero have crossplay? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon Ball Sparking Zero roster, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release date, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero system requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:04 AM  It looks as though a new Intel gaming CPU for laptops is actually based on the company's last-gen tech, according to a benchmark leak that's shown up in the Geekbench Results Browser. The listing shows a new Intel Core 7 250H processor, but unlike Intel's other Core 200-series CPUs, this chip appears to be based on the aging Raptor Lake architecture used in Intel's 13th and 14th-gen Core CPUs. The new lineup of Intel Arrow Lake gaming CPUs for the desktop is expected to launch in the near future, but we've already seen the first Core 200 chips in the form of the Intel Lunar Lake platform. So far, Intel has distinguished its Raptor Lake laptop CPUs by using the old Core i-series branding on chips, while its Meteor Lake CPUs use the Core 100-series names. However, the new Intel Core 7 250H looks like it's a 200-series chip only in name. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Core i5 14600K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:57 AM  Who is in the Silent Hill 2 cast list? Over the years, there have been a few variants of the Silent Hill 2 cast list. There were the original voices from 2001, then came new voices for the HD collection console remake. Now, with the 2024 remake, a new cast takes on the beloved roster of characters. The horror game is one of the most iconic of all time, and so its characters are as well. From James Sunderland to Eddie Dombrowski, whether you recognize these character's voices or simply want to know who's voicing your favorite this time around, we've got the Silent Hill 2 voice actors list right here. When you're done, check out our Silent Hill 2 review for our thoughts of the remake. Continue reading Silent Hill 2 voice actors and cast list MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Silent Hill 2 remake system requirements, The best horror games, Silent Hill 2 remake review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:26 AM  Have you ever wondered if you could combine your PC with some of your more traditional home furniture? This custom-built rig does just that, featuring a fully sized Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti inside a specially designed wooden case that doubles up as both a desk lamp and a fully powered gaming PC. This DIY PC with its AMD Ryzen CPU is definitely one stylish build, even compared to some of the best gaming PCs like the Corsair One i500, which also rocks a wooden case design. Thanks to its Nvidia GPU, this PC also has more than enough power to handle games at 1440p, especially if you're using Nvidia DLSS to boost frame rates. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:14 AM  What's the Throne and Liberty server status? Launching a new MMO is always a challenge, and Throne and Liberty has had to overcome its fair share of them server side. Fortunately, developer NCSoft and publisher Amazon Games have been quick to act, making great strides in improving the player experience. If you can't currently log into the game, there's a good chance Throne and Liberty maintenance is currently underway. Typically, this process takes several hours, meaning you'll just have to find another great MMO game to play until Throne and Liberty is back online. The T&L team usually announces maintenance ahead of time, so we'll be sure to keep this guide updated with the latest developments. Continue reading Throne and Liberty server status and maintenance times MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Throne and Liberty codes, Throne and Liberty weapons |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:47 AM  Here's a great opportunity to bag a great gaming laptop deal, as you can currently save 22% on the price of this Acer Nitro V on Amazon Prime Day. This enables you to get a surprisingly decent spec for just $879.99, including an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, an eight-core AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS CPU, and even a 165Hz 16-inch screen. These are specs you'll find on some of the best gaming laptop designs you can buy right now, including that Nvidia GPU, so it's great to see them on this cut-price machine. Often sub-$1,000 gaming laptop deals involve serious compromises in some areas, such as only having 8GB of RAM, or just a 512GB SSD, but this Acer Nitro V ANV16-41-R5J0 model even delivers on this front, with 16GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best gaming monitor |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:39 AM  If you're quick, you can net yourself an enormous gaming monitor upgrade for a relatively tiny price thanks to this Samsung OLED gaming monitor deal. The Samsung G93SC normally costs $1,599.99, but you can get it at a fraction of that price today, bringing stunning HDR and ultra-fast gaming performance to your desktop. As a maker of some of the best gaming monitors you can buy, Samsung has been carving out a large slice of the OLED monitor market thanks to screens like this Samsung G93SC. Its 240Hz refresh rate, massive panel size, and amazing QD-OLED image quality, combined with a price that's competitive even before this discount, makes this Prime Day deal a tempting proposition. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Samsung 970 EVO 1TB review, Best SSD for gaming, Best gaming monitor |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:31 AM  The Red Dead Redemption Steam launch is finally real, and it's right around the corner. With the wait for GTA 6 seemingly never-ending, Rockstar Games has at long last given us a release date for John Marston's iconic Western tale of tragedy, and detailed all the specific enhancements coming to this version of the game. Best of all, this version of RDR comes with the excellent Undead Nightmare expansion built in. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, Best western games, Best story games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:47 AM  Which League of Legends skins are currently on sale in the store? LoL is a free-to-play game in the truest sense - you can enjoy everything the MOBA offers for absolutely nothing. Now if you were to ask a seasoned League player if that were true, they'd probably have to stifle a few tears as they check how much their bank account has suffered buying skins since they started battling on the Rift. Riot rotates a series of skins in the store, with the savviest of us holding out until the cosmetic they want ends up in the discount section store or even the League of Legends Mythic shop. The shiny new cosmetics are only available briefly, so act fast if you want to snag the new hotness. Here is every League of Legends skin on sale right now if you want to know what's in the store without booting up the client. Continue reading Which League of Legends skins are currently on sale? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, League of Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:06 AM  When is the Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release date? While its subtitle may be unfamiliar to Western audiences, Sparking Zero is the long-awaited Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 4. After a 16-year hiatus, publisher Bandai Namco has drafted in Spike Chunsoft – the original studio at the helm of Budokai Tenkaichi – to ensure Sparking Zero remains an authentic Dragon Ball experience for fans and newcomers alike, and we've got all the latest surrounding its release date. Dragon Ball Sparking Zero ushers the popular 3D arena brawler onto current-gen platforms, and we expect it to take advantage of all the latest tech to ensure the fighting game looks and feels as smooth as ever. Aside from the core gameplay mechanics that define the Budokai Tenkaichi series, Sparking Zero is also set to include "genre-defining features" to create "one of the most immersive anime game experiences of all time" according to Bandai Namco CEO Arnaud Muller. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release date. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon Ball Sparking Zero roster, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release date, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero system requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:29 AM  Want to know what Genshin Impact outfits are available? The outfits system was introduced in the Genshin Impact 1.6 update, following months of pleading from the community. These outfits give you the chance to dress your favourite characters in brand-new clothes. As Genshin Impact characters are locked behind gacha mechanics in the free PC game, players were initially worried that skins may be sold using the same system. However, there are actually two methods to unlock skins: purchase the skin for 1,680 Genesis Crystals, or complete specific Genshin Impact events to unlock the skin for free. If you're unlucky enough to miss the event, free skins will make their way to the Character Outfit Shop in the future. Here's a list of every outfit available in Genshin Impact right now and how to get them all for yourself. Continue reading Genshin Impact outfits - available skins and costumes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:34 AM  October 8, 2024: We've added three new Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls. How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app 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 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, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links October 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:29 AM  What are the best Black Ops 6 loadouts? In theory, you're on a level playing field with everyone you come across in Call of Duty Black Ops 6; you all have access to the same weapons, attachments, and perks. It might not always feel that way, though, with weapons flowing in and out of the meta with each new patch. We've done the research, put in the hard yards, and figured out the best Black Ops 6 loadouts. A new entry in the CoD series brings with it new Black Ops 6 weapons and also a revamped movement system in Black Ops 6 Omnimovement. Skill expression has never been more prevalent in the FPS game, and while movement can be king, the best loadouts will put you in great stead to dominate every match you enter. Continue reading Best Black Ops 6 loadouts MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 release date, Best FPS games, Best Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:08 AM  History and videogames have always been a match made in heaven. Civilization's whistle-stop tour of human history, Assassin's Creed's flawless capture of long-lost cities, and even the realistic Old West of Red Dead Redemption 2. Personally, I've always been partial to Ancient Greece, and that's why I'm thrilled by the new Kingdom Two Crowns Call of Olympus DLC. Taking the more personal touches of the strategy genre found in the base game, the new expansion gives everything a Greek coat of paint. Released alongside a free and game-changing 2.0 update, Call of Olympus is available now. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:00 AM  The one-year anniversary of Cities Skylines 2 is just around the corner on Thursday October 24, and - while there have certainly been improvements - the Colossal Order city builder is still struggling to win over fans. Despite strong foundations and some notable updates, we've yet to see a return to the best-in-class form established by its predecessor. Speaking with CS2 publisher Paradox Interactive's deputy CEO Mattias Lilja and chief creative officer Henrik Fåhraeus, I ask what went wrong, and if they're worried about competition. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cities Skylines mods, Cities Skylines 2 release date, The best city-building games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:00 AM  It's been a tough couple of years for Paradox Interactive. Since the triumphant launch of Crusader Kings 3 in 2020, the strategy game specialists have struggled to land a hit. New forays into other genres such as Lamplighters League, Millennia, and Life By You have fallen short of expectations - with the latter canceled entirely as it neared launch. Cities Skylines 2 has yet to match up to its mighty predecessor. Even in the grand strategy space it knows best, Age of Wonders 4's success sits alongside the underwhelming beginning for Victoria 3. As Paradox looks to right the ship, I sit down with deputy CEO Mattias Lilja and chief creative officer Henrik Fåhraeus to ask what went wrong, and what the team has learned. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Crusader Kings 3 DLC guide, Best Crusader Kings 3 mods, Crusader Kings 3 review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:53 AM  When I cast my mind to videogame franchises I'm hyped about, I draw a bit of a blank. I've got Diablo 4 already, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is right around the corner, and Fable is still a little too far away to really excite me. The only upcoming game I can genuinely say I'm looking forward to is Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, but even that's been delayed and pushed into the start of next year, engulfed by concerns that it's getting axed entirely. During the Paradox Media Day event, my colleague Ken asked deputy CEO Mattias Lilja about Bloodlines 2's progress, and while the answer partially sates my concerns, it opens up questions about the series' future. Continue reading Paradox won't make Bloodlines 3, will hand to another publisher MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best vampire games, Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines 2 release date, Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines 2 clans |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:30 AM  What are the best Steam Deck games? We've just hit a major milestone in our Steam Deck games guide as there are now 30 incredible games on our list. Each one has been tested and confirmed as working, even if Valve doesn't necessarily give it the green Verified tick. Continue reading Best Steam Deck games 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 7:44 AM  I remember when New World launched back in 2021. There were colossal server queues, disconnects, and a whole lot of hysterical laughter turned crying as you finally hit the shores of Aeternum, and were promptly yeeted back to the main menu. While I forged unique bonds with my then-colleagues, feeling like we'd experienced something the rest of the globe would never quite understand, it's no secret that server issues are incredibly annoying. Speaking to New World Aeternum's senior producer Katy Kaszynski in an exclusive PCGamesN interview, I ask how the team is planning to ensure a smooth launch for its fresh take on its magical MMO. Continue reading New World Aeternum won't have awful server queues, Amazon says MORE FROM PCGAMESN: New World server list, Best MMORPGs, New World review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:01 AM  Assassin's Creed Shadows might have been pushed back, but Ubisoft's tentpole RPG and stealth series is far from silent. AC Mirage is about to hit Steam, the mysterious Hexe is still in the works, and now, without any hint or fanfare, Assassin's Creed Valhalla has gotten a significant update. Originally released in 2020, the Viking variation on Ubisoft's open-world formula is maybe the most expansive Assassin's Creed game of all time. Personally, I remain a Black Flag guy (I also like Assassin's Creed 3, despite its many flaws), but if you've never played Valhalla before, or you're a veteran searching for an excuse for another run through, a sizable new update provides the ideal reason. Continue reading Assassin's Creed Valhalla Steam update makes it worth playing again MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Viking games, Best open-world games, Best RPGs |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:52 AM .jpg?width=1920&height=1920&fit=bounds&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp) Swedish video game publishers Thunderful are selling some steam, which is terrific news for those of us who don't live near saunas and are thus cruelly deprived of their widely-accepted health and wellness benefits, which date all the way back to the ancient Mayans. Oh wait, I read the press release wrong. Thunderful are actually having a Steam sale, with up to 90% off such well-regarded games as Laika: Aged Through Blood, Swordship, Viewfinder and, just to confuse me further, several SteamWorld games. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:25 AM  Two years since they emerged as a serious screen option for PC games, OLED monitors still haven't cracked the issue of how they just look too bloomin' expensive next to similarly specced LCD displays. Which is a shame, as the OLED gaming monitors I've used have invariably looked sumptuous, without the movement blurring issues you might expect if you own a TV of the same panel tech. Relying on sales events remains the best way to make the switch without bankrupting yourself, as we can see in this Prime Big Deal Days offer: 40%, or £400, off the OLED-powered LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:33 AM  I noticed that an awful lot of you read last Monday's spotlight on the Ugreen Docking Station for Steam Deck, by our new deals tsar Robert. An awful lot. Way more than anything I wrote that week. No, it's fine. I'm FINE. I hope you'll be very happy together. But not as happy as someone who needs a swanky new Steam Deck dock yet missed that sale, as now they have another chance, with Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days knocking it down to £26 / $30 once more. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:58 AM  One of the games industry's worst-kept secrets, the PC version of Red Dead Redemption, is a worst-kept secret no longer. After an unconscionable period of leakage, Rockstar have at last confirmed the open world port, together with a PC version of its Undead Nightmare expansion - they're coming to Rockstar Store, Steam and the Epic Games Store on October 29th 2024. Picture craggy old John Marston riding into town at sunset, whooping and firing six-shooters at the clouds. Actually, don't picture anything - that's what videos are for! Find the announcement trailer below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:28 AM  This latest Amazon Prime Big Deal Days really is playing all the hits for PC storage. As well as money off the finest Steam Deck microSD, there are savings to be had on our tip-top desktop SSD pick, the WD Black SN850X – which is a few years old now, but still produces superlative gaming load times. Or a lack thereof. The 1TB model is down to £70 at Amazon UK, but I think the Yanks have us beat here, as they can nab the 2TB edition for just $140. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:10 AM .png?width=1920&height=1920&fit=bounds&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp) Paradox Interactive have not had a rosy couple of years. While the company's core business in grand strategy remains prosperous, their approach to games outside this niche has been mired by delays, cancelations, closures and layoffs. Let's run through the big setbacks: The Lamplighters League, which we overall liked, was a $22 million financial flop - Paradox have now parted ways with creators Harebrained Studios. Cities Skylines 2 should have been a victory lap, after the success of the first game, but it launched with severe bugs and performance issues. Prison Architect 2, another follow-up to a hit game, has been delayed indefinitely, and Paradox have split from developers Double Eleven. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is borderline vapourware: originally announced in 2019 with Hardsuit Labs at the helm, it's currently in the hands of The Chinese Room, and was recently delayed for the umpteenth time into 2025. And then there's the abrupt cancellation of Life By You, a life management sim designed to compete directly with The Sims 4, and the closure of its creators Paradox Tectonic. Writing-down the development of Life By You cost Paradox around 208 million krona, or $19.2 million. It was the primary contributor to a 90% decrease in the company's operating profit for the second quarter of 2024, versus the same quarter in 2023. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 8, 2024 7:28 AM  It's a stubborn little beggar, but the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's pricing has been dragged down enough in recent months that it's now a far tastier prospect than it was at launch. Now, the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale has a twin-fan Asus model down to £340 in the UK – the lowest this particular graphics card has ever been, and as far as I can tell, the least you'd have to pay for a brand-new RTX 4060 Ti in the current market. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 8, 2024 6:34 AM  Traveller's Hymn is a top-down, grid-based, open-world adventure game (and breathe), set in a dark fantasy land. The tileset is lovely, as are the little dialogue boxes and menus and the gentle bob of your backpack-ridden character as they walk. Basically, it looks like it's worth everyone's time, particularly because there's one big twist here - it's entirely free. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 8, 2024 6:31 AM  I'm acutely aware someone on RPS, usually me, ends up dealsposting about the Samsung Pro Plus every time there's a big hardware sale going on. As there currently is, with Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days having returned to town. But don't let my complete lack of original thinking overshadow two simple facts: one, this is still the best microSD card for the Steam Deck, and two, the 512GB model very nearly half price on both sides of the Atlantic. That's £38 (down from £74) in the UK, and $40 (down from $76) in the US. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 8, 2024 5:49 AM  One of the more compelling arguments for gaming graphics degrowth is that all those extreme-fidelity moss textures and Master Chief helmet dents are producing some horrifically engorged installation sizes. That's a recipe for an SSD upgrade, and if it's space you're after, then Amazon Prime Big Deal Days has the 4TB Crucial P3 Plus on some big discounts. It's down from £250 to just £192 in the UK, and down from $360 to $210 in the US. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 8, 2024 5:18 AM  Tiny deck builder Combo Critters exhibits the winning combination common to both small games and radical breakfast cereals - it's very crunchy, but also bright, sugary and moreish. If Thaddius Cornflakes had recommended struggling families play Combo Critters instead of eating Cookie Crisp for dinner, I imagine the backlash would have been far more reserved. Cookie Crisp tastes like like someone poured Splenda on a packing peanut fished out from a puddle. Combo Critters, though? Pretty tasty, and also free from Itch here. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 8, 2024 5:04 AM  It's time for (yet) another of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, days of big Prime deals that have deals on days for Prime. I don't know anymore, this is like the third or fourth one this year. But I do know a good gaming keyboard when I see one, and this latest sale has the lovely Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL down from £140 to £119. Its first UK discount since launch, no less. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 8, 2024 5:01 AM  No game protagonist is more willing to stick his hand down a toilet than James Sunderland. Why is he doing this? You would have to ask him or the psychiatrist he badly requires. And it's unlikely he'd explain himself. This isn't the type of story in which the protagonist has difficulty accepting the existence of horrors, nor struggles with the surreality of what he needs to do to get through a locked door. In the opening minutes, James finds a well with a glowing red square floating inside, stares into it (it saves your game), then makes a calm remark about the odd sensation he feels, and moves on. The human corpses that pepper the town of Silent Hill are noticeably that of James himself, his head bludgeoned and bloodied beyond recognition but his jacket and boots unmistakable. He makes no remark on this. It's probably nothing. |
Siliconera Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:30 AM
As is common during Amazon Prime Day sales, there are board games deals that are part of the event on October 8-9, 2024, and many of them are ones based on video games. Given the nature of the promotion though, some are rotating and only available at certain times throughout the day. Some are only for Prime members, while other of the drops are available to everyone.
The majority of the sales on board games based on video games available during Amazon Prime Day at the moment are heavier ones. This means that they have some pretty intense mechanics, sessions could a minimum of an hour, and it could take a few playthroughs to really grasp everything. This also means they're typically more expensive and can cost $50-100 when they aren't on sale.
Here is a list of some of the more notable board games reduced at Amazon right now:
There are also some of these board games based on video games Amazon Prime Day deals that involve sales on titles meant for younger audiences. For example, a number of Pokemon and Super Mario-themed ones are present.
Here's what you can pick up:
The latest Amazon Prime Day sale runs October 8-9, 2024.
Image via CMON
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:00 AM
Good Smile Company will restock its Pop Up Parade figure of the long-haired Rei Ayanami from Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time. The company has opened pre-orders for the figure's new batch on its Japanese international web store. People worldwide can place orders for the figure at ￥4,800 (~$32.40).
As with every other figure in the Pop Up Parade lineup, this figure will be static without any movable parts. This non-scale figure will have a total height of around 17 cm (~6.69 inches).
Here are the sample images for the figure:
Good Smile Company originally revealed the figure in March 2022 with a release window in August 2022. The revelation back then was in close proximity to the movie's release in 2021. More companies have since revealed their own versions of the long-haired Rei Ayanami figure, such as Aniplex in April 2023 and Sega's S-Fire brand in July 2024.
The pre-order period for the new batch of the Pop Up Parade figure of the long-haired version of Rei Ayanami from Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time will close on November 6, 2024. Good Smile Company will formally restock and ship the figure in April 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:30 AM
Capcom announced that Resident Evil 2 Remake will appear on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac in 2024. Pre-registrations are open, and it should come out on December 31, 2024.
You'll be able to play Resident Evil 2 Remake on all iPhones newer than the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPhone 16. If your iPad or Mac has an M1 chip (or newer), you'll be able to play it too. Since it'll be on your Apple ID account, you'll be able to play it on all devices. If you're not sure about playing it on your iPhone or iPad, the beginning segment of the game will be available for free to test out.
When playing Resident Evil 2 Remake on the iPhone or iPad, you'll use touch controls on the screen to control Leon, Claire, Ada, or Sherry. You can connect your Bluetooth controller as well, if you have one. For those who find it difficult to play on the touch screen, there are options to turn on automatic shooting.
Resident Evil 2 Remake came out in 2019 and is the remake of the 1998 game Resident Evil 2. Though it's a sequel to the first one, you don't need to play it to understand the story. The second game focuses on Leon and Claire's experience in the Raccoon City zombie apocalypse, and only has brief mentions of the events of the first game. There are two protagonists to choose from, meaning two routes to take through the destroyed city. The remake was critically acclaimed and very popular. Not only did it outsell the original, it is the best-selling Resident Evil game.
Resident Evil 2 is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One. The iPhone, iPad, and Mac version of Resident Evil 2 Remake should come out on December 31, 2024.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:00 AM
The Amazon Prime Day sale kicked off on October 8, 2024, and there are now deals on the types of microSD cards compatible with the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. Ones from both Samsung and SanDisk are part of the promotion. There are also Lexar Play models on sale.
Both the Samsung and SanDisk microSD card sales on Amazon are specifically listed as "Prime Big Deal" offers for the day. While three of the Lexar ones are reduced, they don't have that indicator on the page.
Here's the list of all the deals available. Note that while there are certain sizes that are reduced, the others are still full price.
As a reminder, there are some microSD card size limits for the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. Nintendo established it can only handle up to 2GB microSD or microSDXC. It's also presumed that's the limit for the Steam Deck, since that's the size limit on microSDXC in general.
Amazon Prime Day runs October 8-9, 2024, and various microSD cards that can be used with the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck are reduced as part of it.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:30 AM
HoYoVerse has released the drip marketing for Sunday, who'll be a playable character in Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.7. He will be a 5-star Imaginary Harmony.
Players who've completed the Penacony arc should be familiar with Sunday. He was once the head of the Oak Family in The Family and was the organizer of the Charmony Festival. The dream in Penacony vanished and now Sunday is on his own. While we got a brief hint as to his whereabouts in the epilogue of the Penacony chapter, we'll likely know for sure what happened to him after his defeat when he shows up as a playable character. More information on his kit will come out closer to his release.
Sunday's Japanese voice actor is Takeo Otsuka and his Chinese voice actor is Xu Xiang. His English voice actor is not on the English account, nor on Bilibili. However, Griffin Puatu used to voice him. While HoYoVerse did not make a statement as to why he's no longer voicing the character, it could have to do with his past comments defending Chris Niosi, who was originally supposed to voice Moze in Star Rail. Otsuka's previous voice roles include Jinshi in The Apothecary Diaries, Aqua in Oshi no Ko, and Hwei in League of Legends. As for Xu Xiang, his roles include Calcharo in Wuthering Waves, Aeroplanist and Fire Investigator in Identity V, and Thorns in Arknights.
Honkai: Star Rail is readily available on the PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. Sunday will appear in Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.7.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:00 AM
Kairosoft is temporarily making its paid game Game Dev Story free on Japanese mobile app stores. This offer is only valid for around 24 hours since the company made the announcement.
The free sale offer is only available on the Japanese Google Play Store and Apple App Store. While the game app is also available in other countries worldwide, the game's page in other countries and regions like the U.S. only shows its regular pricing.
For the record, Kairosoft first tweeted the free offer on its Japanese X account on October 8, 2024, at 11:10 AM JST. That means people who can access the Japanese app stores have until October 9, 2024, from around 11 AM to noon JST to get Game Dev Story for free.
Kairosoft is also simultaneously holding a flash sale for Game Dev Story on other platforms. The Japanese Nintendo Switch version has a 67% sale from ¥1,500 to ¥495 until October 8, 2024, at 9:59 PM JST (08:59 AM ET). The Japanese PlayStation 4 edition is also having a 50% discount at ¥750 until October 9, 2024, at 11:59 PM (10:59 AM ET).
The PC release of Game Dev Story on Steam is also having a sale, and this is the only one that applies worldwide. Steam users can get the game with a 50% discount at $4.49 until October 12, 2024, at 5 PM UTC (1 PM ET).
Game Dev Story is available worldwide on PC, iOS, Android, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox platforms. The iOS version is also available via Apple Arcade.
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WGB Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:22 AM Red Dead Redemption has finally been confirmed for PC. |
Gaming on PC Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:41 AM Consumer Softproducts announced today that their next title, FPS/Mecha hybrid Psycho Patrol R, will be released on Steam Early Access on March 31, 2025. Read more after the jump. |