PCGamesN Wednesday, December 28, 2022 7:37 AM  The Steam Christmas sale is here with over 4,000 offers on games and bundles until early 2023, so we thought we'd take a look at some of the best offers and deals to help you pick up some great games over the holidays. Just don't look at your backlog, it's not going to be happy with your choices. While these aren't free games, some might feel pretty close. Continue reading The Steam Christmas sale is here with over 4,000 offers on PC games MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Steam FAQ, Steam family sharing, Steam in-home streaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 28, 2022 7:09 AM  Overwatch 2's monetisation system is a bit of a mess at the moment, and that's putting it mildly. Blizzard's hit FPS sequel has been roundly criticised by its own community for disregarding players less inclined to dip their toes into premium purchases, and it's not difficult to see a glimmer of truth in the accusation. So far, both Overwatch 2 seasons have included a free battle pass that's been populated with a meagre offering of low-value victory poses, sprays, and portraits – all of which pale in comparison to its premium counterpart. If you're a free-to-play consumer, you can forget the highly coveted mythic skins splashed over the main menu that sit at the culmination of the premium Overwatch 2 battle pass. The free version of the battle pass doesn't even include legendary items. Do you like new and exciting cosmetics for your favourite heroes? Do you like reaping the rewards of your hard-won victories in a live-service videogame? Tough ta-tas, because Overwatch 2 doesn't care… unless you're paying for it. Continue reading Loot boxes suck, but they're better than Overwatch 2's monetisation MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 28, 2022 5:46 AM  Who doesn't love a free game? Sure, I might be pushing the limit of what that means when it comes as part of a subscription, but if you're already paying for such a thing then getting one of the best immersive sims and stealth games as part of the deal just makes it all the sweeter. If you hadn't already guessed it, I'm talking about Arkane's excellent Dishonored 2. Continue reading Prime Gaming offering one of the best immersive sims as a free game MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dishonored 2 release date, Dishonored 2 character choice, Emily in Dishonored 2 |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 28, 2022 4:29 AM  If you're meeting up with friends or family, it's worth knowing the best split screen games to play at Christmas. With 2022 being almost as bad as the few years previous, you may actually be looking forward to seeing your family during the holidays this year. Seeing as you're all cooped up inside anyway, you may as well hand your loved ones a controller and get to work forcing them to play games with you. There's no better way to usher in the holiday season than by huddling around the television with loved ones to play videogames, and generally it's better if those loved ones can play the games with you, rather than just watching. That's why we've compiled our favourite split screen and local co-op games. We've included a mix of competitive and cooperative games, depending on the type of people you're playing with. While the idea of repeatedly destroying your friends and family at games might sound appealing, you may want to channel that energy into completing tasks together instead. Let's face it, an argument during the holidays is inevitable, but that's no reason to force one. Sure, you could play some of the best PC board games, but you'll probably need something with a bit more tempo to keep everyone conscious after dinner. Whether you're playing these games huddled up next to a monitor, or streaming your PC directly to your smart TV with the Steam Link app, there should be enough on this list to keep you busy over holidays. Continue reading The best split screen games to play this Christmas |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 28, 2022 6:00 AM  A little known fact is that all of the RPS staff are complex clockwork automata, designed and built by a little gnome with the kind of inch-thick glasses that make your eyes look comically large. We're each powered by a spell that lasts but 12 months, so every Christmas we fall over like sad marionettes. The gnome has to spend a couple of weeks trekking up a mountain to see the fairy who can recast the spells on us. You can help fund his sled dogs and provisions by becoming a member of the RPS supporter program. While he's away, we've prepared some Christmas Crackers for you. Time to enjoy your lovely joke! Q: Why does Santa keep falling asleep while playing games? |
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Siliconera Wednesday, December 28, 2022 8:00 AM
For the third anniversary of Hololive VTuber Amane Kanata, the performer got a new outfit, released an original song, and inspired new merchandise. The single "Betsu Sekai" can translate to "Another World." The illustrator who designed her new outfit has also uploaded a sheet for it, so people can see it in its entirety. You can purchase the new Amane Kanata merchandise from the official Hololive store until January 30, 2023. The items will ship out between late April 2023 to late May of 2023. As of the time of writing, the limited edition of the Complete Set is sold out. However, the normal Complete Set is still available. It will come with an acrylic standee, a lucky charm, a tumblr, and a rubber coaster. You can also buy them all individually. As for "Betsu Sekai," you can listen to a sample of the new Amane Kanata original song via Spotify or Deezer. https://twitter.com/hololive_music/status/1607753166698717184?s=61&t=znNE9hvgNKOz6LUxCHs40Q The concept behind Amane Kanata's new outfit is a fallen angel. She has a darker color palette than usual, and the bottoms of her dress look tattered. According to the illustrator, she will "shake" a lot when she moves the avatar. You can get a full look of the new outfit in the third anniversary live concert, which you can find on Kanata's YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szUbg1Yar5c It is the third anniversary of Amane Kanata, who currently has over 1.28 million subscribers on her channel. Her merchandise for this milestone will be available until January 30, 2023. The post Amane Kanata Looks Like a Fallen Angel For Third Anniversary appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 28, 2022 7:00 AM
According to the yearly Famitsu aspirations column, Director and President of Grasshopper Manufacture Suda51 revealed that the studio is in the process of developing a new game. However, information about this new title has yet to be revealed. Additionally Suda51 brought attention to the fact that it is Grashopper Manufacture's 25th anniversary, and the studio will continue to move forward. [Thanks, Famitsu!] In May 2022, Suda51 has teased that a new game from Grasshopper Manufacture would potentially be announced sometime within 2022. However, no further updates about this development have surfaced. Around this time, Suda51 announced the creation of an entirely new studio known as Yabukiri Studio. This was shared during a NetEase Connect 2022 livestream, in which he shared his dreams and aspirations for creating something directed towards a "younger audience." Much like the teasing of future projects, no information about either aspirations have been shared. Additional information about any of these projects have yet to surface as well. While one of Suda51's titles is receiving a remake, it was revealed that the Director will not be involved in its development. This game being Lollypop Chainsaw. It was confirmed that neither Suda51 or James Gunn are involved in the remake. Both Gunn and Suda 51 shared this information through their respective Twitter accounts. The post Suda51 Studio Grasshopper Manufacture Developing New Game appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 28, 2022 6:00 AM
New information about the Resident Evil 4 remake will appear ahead of the game's release in March 2023. Producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi revealed that Capcom intends to share more information about the remake sometime in the future. In Famitsu's yearly aspirations column he also stated that the game is in its final stages of development, and that the team is working hard to make it a highly polished product. [Thanks, Famitsu!] While Hirabayashi didn't reveal what specifics will be shared, Capcom continued to release bits and pieces of information about the remake. This included updated character biographies and CGI renders for characters important to the story, such as Ashley Graham, Leon S. Kennedy, and Luis Sera. Additionally, Capcom shared an extended look at gameplay for the Resident Evil 4 remake in October 2022. This included a look at how combat will function in the game, alongside the weapon upgrading system, attaché case, and Leon's newfound ability to parry Dr. Salvador's chainsaw. It also provided a first look at how Luis Sera will now appear in the game, while providing a better look at Ashley's updated character design as well. However, Capcom has yet to show off Jack Krauser, a key antagonist in the game. Resident Evil 4 remake will release for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on March 24, 2023. The post New Resident Evil 4 Remake Details to Appear Ahead of Release appeared first on Siliconera. |
Pivotal Gamers Wednesday, December 28, 2022 3:15 AM What's up folks? Giveaway Of The Day holds a new giveaway for Primal Age. Their message follows. Primal Age is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Primal Age "Primal Age" is a 2D top-down battle royale game. The player must dodge enemy attacks, collect meat from enemies and be able to collect more food bef... |