Kotaku Thursday, January 6, 2022 12:40 PM  For the past few years, Nintendo has been in stasis. Sure, the Switch has seen no shortage of terrific games recently, but Nintendo's annual slates have lacked the incandescent marquees that defined the hybrid console's first year or two. The dry streak comes to a halting stop in 2022, which is shaping up to be a… |
Kotaku Thursday, January 6, 2022 12:25 PM  The Pope is a lot of things: a religious figurehead for the Catholic church, hat aficionado, and an apparent hater of cat owners. But now Papa Francis can add being a listener to game soundtracks to his wheelhouse as well. He's apparently a big fan of Undertale's infectiously catchy song "Megalovania." And no, you… |
Kotaku Thursday, January 6, 2022 11:28 AM  Welcome to the winter of our discontent. Over 500,000 new cases of covid-19 a day. More than 1,000 new deaths. Testing sites are backed up for days and the more convenient but less reliable at-home antigen kits have become all but impossible to get a hold of. Now even the patron saint of helping gamers find… |
Kotaku Thursday, January 6, 2022 11:07 AM  While developer Sucker Punch Productions celebrates the massive success of Ghost of Tsushima, which recently sold more than eight million copies, not everyone is reveling in the excitement. Case in point: Former Bend Studio director Jeff Ross, who used the opportunity to take a stab at Sony for how it handled the… |
Kotaku Thursday, January 6, 2022 7:00 AM  AMC Network is now adding Sentai Filmworks and Hidive to its stable. As Variety points out, Sentai and its Hidive streaming service will join AMC's current lineup, alongside BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv, and IFC Films. By 2025, AMC hopes to reach as many as 25 million paid subscribers through all its streaming… |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 12:49 PM  Norton's a brand that's better known for its internet security, but it also dabbles with crypto. But rather than separating its Norton Crypto ecosystem, it lumps it into its Norton 360 package, leaving users increasingly frustrated with its presence. In response to the complaints, Norton says that it's "an opt-in feature only and is not enabled without user permission," but that doesn't stop people from feeling it's a little sneaky. If you do want to disable it entirely, you can do so through the software's settings by turning off 'tamper protection', but this won't remove the functionality from the all-inclusive application. Since it's off by default, there should be no blockchain funny business occurring on your idle gaming PC. If you decide to give it a shot, then the generated currency is subject to a 15% fee, and other deductions also include potential transaction costs. As a result, the increased energy costs tied to crypto mining could end surpassing the amount you'll net. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 12:41 PM  What are the most relaxing games you should play to help you de-stress? Sometimes we don't always want to end a long, busy day with the head-pumping rhythm game violence of Thumper or north of 100 attempts against a brutal Dark Souls boss. Instead, there are times when all we want to do is nestle into our cosy gaming thrones with a cup of tea and a nice chill game to help us forget our stresses and strains. The calming games we look for in these moments shouldn't be too taxing on your grey matter. Nor should they be too loud, action heavy, or reliant on the lightning-quick reactions you'll need to succeed in competitive multiplayer games. An easy, melodic soundtrack should slowly draw you into a charming world that deserves to be savoured, not rushed through. If you fancy a break from the popular battle royale games vying for your full attention then consider the calming games in this list. You'll dive into the deep blue ocean of Abzu, tidy up messy abodes in House Flipper, and, er, roll everything up into a massive ball in Katamari Damacy REROLL. Let's just say, when it comes to the kind of relaxing games you should try, we've got all bases covered. RELATED LINKS: Play ABZU |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 12:39 PM  From the early days of gaming, with Ultima and Lords of Midnight, open-world games have always been right at home on PC - indeed, those pesky consoles often couldn't handle it. Compare the ambitious early version of Halo to the final, more confined result, for example - and only the PC could hold sprawling regions in the very first Elder Scrolls games. Nevertheless, the leap into full 3D with Grand Theft Auto 3 and The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind really brought the idea of open-world gaming to the masses. These days, open world can be considered its own genre. You can find accurate depictions of real-life cities or countries, huge fictional expanses with their own landmarks, complete worlds to check out - or even entire galaxies, depending on where you want to go on your next open-world gaming adventure. The cool thing about the best open-world games is that they can come in various forms: the important feature is that they allow you to explore freely. As such, our list of top open-world games features everything from the best FPS games to car games. RELATED LINKS: GTA 5 mods, GTA 6, Buy GTA V |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 12:38 PM  Looking for a good samurai game on PC? Samurai are the subject of ceaseless fascination for many gamers thanks to their ornate armour, razor-sharp weaponry, and the stories that have been told about them in other media thanks to directors like Akira Kurosawa and Yôji Yamada. However, there are surprisingly few dedicated samurai games, especially here on the best platform of all: PC. To right that wrong, we've dug through every digital store and upcoming release in search of the very best samurai games around. With few options to choose from we've had to get a bit creative with our choices, so expect some games that only feature samurai in limited roles, games with characters like samurai, ronin games, and heaps of different genres. Everything from hack-and-slash games and strategy behemoths to action-adventure games and multiplayer brawlers is on the cards for this samurai games list. Join us as we breakdown eight of the top samurai games on PC, from old games classics to new samurai games. RELATED LINKS: For Honor PC review, For Honor PC tech review, For Honor patch |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 12:38 PM  Looking for the best sports games on PC? For the longest time, publishers were reluctant to bring their best-selling sports games to PC. Other than EA's annual FIFA release and Sports Interactive's Football Manager series, the sports genre on PC has been pretty sparse up until recently. Nowadays, no matter what sport you're into, you should find something to scratch that competitive itch. Compared to their console counterparts, the sports games featured on this list usually have smaller player bases, but that doesn't make them inferior. The PC versions of some of these games have a lot to offer, including support for high refresh rates and a variety of high resolution panels. Ever wanted a view of the entire pitch in a football game? That's entirely possible on PC. These days you can find most sports games on PC with almost no compromises. Sure, you can't get some games like UFC 4 and MLB The Show 21, but who needs those when you've got Street Fighter V and Super Mega Baseball 3? Here are some of our top picks for the best sports games on PC. RELATED LINKS: FIFA 21 system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 12:06 PM  It's an exciting time to be hunting for a new gaming laptop, with AMD Ryzen 6000 and 12th gen Intel Core H-series mobile CPUs now available on the market. In a bid to make the most of this brand-new processing power, Asus has crafted the ROG Strix Scar gaming laptop, and it could outperform many gaming PCs. Asus says the ROG Strix Scar has been made with "esports enthusiasts" in mind, and its specs certainly suggest zero compromises were made during its design. Featuring up to a top of the line 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900H CPU paired with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics card, this portable powerhouse should have no trouble running practically any game at high settings (esports or otherwise) with dizzyingly high frame rates. There are three flavours you can grab the ROG Strix Scar in, with the 15-inch models offering a choice of a 1440p/240Hz or 1080p/300Hz displays. If that's not enough screen real estate or refresh rate for you, the 17-inch model pushes things even further with a 1080p/360Hz option while retaining the 1440p/240Hz configuration. RELATED LINKS: Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ review, Asus ROG Strix X470-I Gaming review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 11:52 AM  It's Thursday, and you know what that means – another round of free PC games from the Epic Games Store. This week, you can grab the roguelike, Souls-inspired Gods Will Fall and as ever, Epic has revealed next week's freebie, too. You might've picked it up before when it was given away a year ago, but the next freebie is 4X game Galactic Civilizations III. You'll be able to grab Galactic Civilizations III from the usual Epic Games Store promotion page on Thursday, January 13 at 8am PST / 11am EST / 4pm GMT. It'll be there for one full week, at which point it'll be replaced by another freebie. As always, you'll 'purchase' the game at a price of zero dollars, and it'll remain in your library just like any game you might pay money for. As the store page explains, Galactic Civilizations III allows you to "choose from dozens of unique races and make a name for yourself across the galaxy through diplomacy, espionage, technological advances, and more." RELATED LINKS: Gal Civ 3 review, Galactic Civilization 3 DLC guide, The best 4X games on PC |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 11:44 AM  Medieval sandbox game Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord just got a big patch, which finally adds the reworked battle terrain system, a new order of battle system, and some sorely needed updates to sieges in the Early Access game's main branch. It's a wide-ranging update, however, and includes a host of fixes, tweaks, and changes for just about every element of TaleWorlds' latest medieval romp. The most significant changes in e1.7.0, of course, are updated battles and sieges. The patch adds 23 new scenes for battles, making the total number of maps a whopping 72 - although TaleWorlds says it's planning on continuing to add to the map pool. The map a particular battle takes place on will be determined by the armies' positions on the campaign map, and that'll also be used to set spawn positions for each belligerent. This update also adds the new order of battle system to the main game branch. This will be extremely helpful once your army reaches a certain number of fighters: you'll be able to organise your army into distinct formations and assign captains to each one. Using percentage sliders, you can set the composition of each formation based on troop type and other filters, too. Once you're in a battle, you'll see a card for each of your formations that includes information on how many troops it has, their remaining ammo, and more. |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 11:27 AM  First there were Halo Infinite energy drink tie-ins, and now there's, er, nail varnish. Publisher Xbox Game Studios has unveiled a rather surprising but undeniably snazzy new collaboration with nail polish brand OPI, in the form of a collection inspired by "virtual worlds of Xbox Game Pass titles and popular gaming phrases". And, yes, there's a Halo-themed shade in the batch. The OPI x Xbox collection features 12 different nail polish colours - or "hues", if you want to be fancy about it - across a few of the brand's different formulas, some of which only apply certain shades. The names of the shades are pretty funny (and suitably daft), too. For example, there's 'Can't CTRL Me', which is a "shimmery robin's egg blue that cannot be CTRL'd". Then you've got 'Heart and Con-soul' (what's that?), which is a "shimmery crimson red that takes nails to the next level". Then there's 'You Had Me At Halo', which is surprisingly not Master Chief green, but instead a "shimmery galactic blue that will give you sparkly stats". Lovely. RELATED LINKS: Halo Infinite release date, Halo Infinite system requirements, Halo Infinite ranks |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 11:25 AM  Trying to find the best Genshin Impact Yun Jin build? Yun Jin is one of the new characters in the Genshin Impact 2.4 update - she arrives alongside Shenhe, the five-star Cryo and polearm user. The latest update features four Genshin Impact banners, so be sure to spend your primogems wisely - Yun Jin's banners are live for the first three weeks of the update. Yun Jin uses a polearm as her primary weapon, though she only started training with it to enhance her performance in stage combat. As one of Liyue's famous opera singers, Yun Jin's strengths lie in her songwriting and singing abilities. She may excel as a support character, but Yun Jin has the power to take down numerous enemies when she needs to. As part of the Fleeting Colors in Flight event which begins on January 25, players can unlock any four-star Liyue character by completing themed quests. If you don't have enough primogems to wish for Yun Jin, this could be your best opportunity to land her for free. Here's everything you need to build the best Yun Jin build, including her best team composition, artifact set, and more. RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 10:59 AM  Activision Blizzard is facing a lawsuit filed in July by the state of California (since expanded for QA and customer service contractors) alleging years of discrimination and harassment. In the immediate aftermath, the company called the lawsuit "irresponsible behaviour from unaccountable state bureaucrats that are driving many of the state's best businesses out of California". Since then, CEO Bobby Kotick has called the company's initial response "tone deaf", employees staged a walkout, Blizzard president J Allen Brack left, and the ABK Workers Alliance demanded change at the company. The story, and subsequent events related to it, continue to be immensely important, and to reverberate throughout the game industry. This article outlines the key events so far, and we'll keep updating it with further developments. In September, an agency of the US federal government opened an investigation into Activision Blizzard's response to sexual misconduct and discrimination complaints from its employees, as part of which Kotick has reportedly been subpoenaed. The company is also facing a separate unfair labour practice suit alleging "worker intimidation and union busting" filed by a workers' union, also in September. In another, separate development, Activision Blizzard reached an agreement with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission "to settle claims and to further strengthen policies and programs to prevent harassment and discrimination". In a subsequent letter to employees, the company has announced an end to forced arbitration, a $250 million initiative to improve diversity, and a major pay cut for Kotick. |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 10:49 AM  The best AIO coolers can help boost fps and keep your gaming PC ice cold, but installation can be a bit of a faff. Thankfully, HP's new Omen 45L PC case features a dedicated Cryo Chamber that makes cooling your components more of a convenience. Sure, HP's PC vision isn't half as intriguing as CyberpowerPC's Kinetic case, but its patented Omen Cryo Chamber could make all the difference. In fact, HP claims putting space between the case's CPU and AIO liquid cooler can make 6°C of a difference. Of course, the Omen 45L also serves a more mundane purpose, as HP says it also doubles up as a handle. If you're a fan of the Nintendo Gamecube, you'll likely think this is a unique selling point. However, hulking around a full PC is going to be more strenuous than carrying a dinky purple console, so if you're looking for a way to bring your desktop experience from room to room, you might want to hold out for Dell's Concept Nyx gaming hub. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 11:09 AM  There are currently 48 Genshin Impact characters available, so there's no shortage of candidates for your dream team. But with so many different weapon, elementals, talents, ascension bonuses, and constellations upgrades, finding your favourites can be challenging. In truth, it is difficult to find a truly bad Genshin Impact character. While base stats and elemental abilities are important, the value of a character also depends on personal playstyle, available weapons and artifacts, and team composition. That being said, if your favourite character is in C tier or below, you may struggle to get past some of the more challenging Spiral Abyss floors. Don't worry too much if your favourite character is on one of the lower tiers; you can still make it work with our recommended Genshin Impact builds. In general, being on the highest tiers mean that the character is the best in their role, is not too difficult to build, and performs well regardless of teammates. Being on a lower tier means that there are better alternatives, or the character needs a very specific build or team to shine. Just to note, the characters are not ranked within their own tier, and with that out of the way, let's take a look at our ranking of characters in our Genshin Impact tier list! RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 10:17 AM  It's a new year, and while many mark this milestone by making resolutions, the videogame industry seems content to hang onto old habits. That's right: it's another deathly quiet January on the triple-A front. Sure, God of War's coming to PC in a week, as is Monster Hunter Rise, but there are no big, brand-new releases heading our way until February, when Dying Light 2, Total War: Warhammer 3, and Elden Ring arrive. What do they say about London buses? If, like us, you've managed to clear out just enough of your gaming backlog over the festive break to justify buying more games, then you'll be delighted to learn that there are still plenty of indie corkers set to release this month. Want the canine version of Pokémon Snap? How about a mech hack-and-slash game? Or perhaps a hand-drawn horror FPS? January's indie offerings come in a wide variety of flavours, and we're confident we've got something to suit your tastes. So, join us as we list six of our most highly anticipated indie PC games coming out in January 2022. RELATED LINKS: Best city-building games, Best strategy games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 9:37 AM  Rainbow Six Extraction's release date is just around the corner, and now we know it'll join Xbox Game Pass on day one. But before you subscribe, you need to know whether your rig meets the Rainbow Six Extraction system requirements. Fortunately, we come bearing good news: while the sci-fi spin-off is understandably a step up from its six-year old predecessor, its specs aren't too demanding. This doesn't mean that all Rainbow Six Siege players will be able to grab the game and hop into the action, but there's a good chance you'll pass the bar if you've upgraded your PC within the past five years. In the event you struggle to run the game, GeForce RTX owners can use Nvidia DLSS to quickly boost fps and make up the difference. And if you've no choice but to stick to consoles in the meantime while you wait for graphics cards to come back in stock, it boasts crossplay to keep you in touch with your friends, and cross-progression so you can hop over at a later date. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 9:40 AM  During its CES 2022 press conference, Sony shared some more details on its upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset. It's undoubtedly shaping up to be a substantial improvement over its predecessor in terms of specs, but it could also become one of the best VR headsets on PC too. Thanks to USB Type-C connectivity, Sony could make the device compatible with gaming PCs, and it should. The PlayStation VR2 promises some technical advantages over even some of the most premium VR headsets, like the Valve Index. It boasts 4K HDR OLED panels with a 2000x2040 resolution per eye, with supported refresh rates of 90/120Hz. These kinds of specs understandably require a lot of graphical horsepower, but if Sony were to make the device compatible with PCs, upscaling technologies like Radeon Super Resolution or Nvidia DLSS could help boost performance. In addition to ditching the proprietary breakout box for a more universally supported USB Type-C connection, the PlayStation VR2 doesn't require any external tracking apparatus thanks to the inside-out tracking facilitated by cameras built into the headset itself. While this isn't quite as freeing as a wireless headset like the Oculus Quest 2, it's clean and simple enough to make the prospect of jumping into VR far less space and time consuming. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 9:20 AM  Want to know how to teleport using rift generators at different Seven Outposts in Fortnite? We are now in the fifth week of season challenges in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1, and some of the tasks are a tad trickier than you may initially think. Every season challenge gives you a ton of experience you can put towards completing the battle pass and unlocking its Fortnite skins, so they're worth doing, particularly if you want to get the Fortnite Spider-Man skin. This week's season challenges include one where you need to use rift generators at different Seven Outposts. The rifts are the suspended shapes transparent in the sky close to the generator at the edge of each Seven Outpost, and you only need to build a small ramp to touch them. Once you walk into them, you'll appear high in the sky above the Seven Outpost. To complete this challenge, you need to activate rift generators at three different Seven Outposts. After finishing this challenge, we have some other season challenge guides that may be a bit more difficult, such as how to knock down timber pines in Fortnite, how to destroy the Fortnite signal jammers, and where you can discover the Fortnite device. For now, though, we have pins showing all of the Fortnite Seven Outpost locations on the map below. RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 9:20 AM  Want to know how to knock down timber pines in Fortnite? With the latest batch of season challenges in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1, we have a few tasks that are a little more difficult than they first appear. However, completing them is worth doing as you'll gain lots of experience towards the battle pass and unlock this season's Fortnite skins. One challenge this week asks you to teleport using rift generators at different Seven Outposts. They're different from regular pine trees in how they look, where you can find them, and what happens when you destroy them with your harvesting tool. However, once you locate these tall trees, you only need to knock down five timber pines to complete the challenge. If you've not finished the previous challenges, we have some guides for the more challenging tasks, such as where you can discover the Fortnite device and how to destroy the Fortnite signal jammers. But before we get too ahead of ourselves, here is where you can find the timber pines in Fortnite. RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 9:11 AM  Konami is spotlighting some of Yu-Gi-Oh: Master Duel's features ahead of the free card game's launch. We've already had a look at what the main menu and profile customisation look like, and now we know how the solo mode works. Konami explains in a video on YouTube that you're getting a tutorial to teach you the rules of Yu-Gi-Oh. One you've picked up the basics, you can go through special campaigns that'll teach you about certain deck types and their styles of play. In each campaign, you'll practice a duel after learning more information about the lore and background of the cards. Once the final objective is complete, you'll unlock new chapters that contain fights against decks of different variations. Yu-Gi-Oh: Master Duel is also getting a deck-building tool, which is the topic of Konami's next teaser video. You won't have long to wait for that one, as it should be out on January 8. Future explainers will expand on some of the things we saw in the main menu video, such as the duel mode, live events, and the shop. RELATED LINKS: Upcoming PC Games, The best card games on PC |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 9:08 AM  Konami is auctioning 14 unique pieces of Castlevania artwork as NFTs to mark the series' 35th anniversary, which has gone down about as well as you would imagine. The content up for auction includes various game scenes, background music, and freshly drawn visuals of various scenes throughout Castlevania's history. The auction kicks off on NFT marketplace OpenSea on January 12. As an added incentive, Konami says that those who have purchased an NFT will have their nickname plastered to its website from mid-February to the end of 2022, assuming your nickname is "socially acceptable". Konami won't accept any cancellation of transactions, returns, or refunds "under any circumstances". Konami also says you can re-sell or transfer your NFT to different platforms, though it takes "no responsibilities for any secondary transactions". That's particularly worth noting as word of numerous NFT scams and hacks is never too far away from the news right now. The company also clarifies that purchasing the NFT does not give you intellectual property rights - copyrights, trademark rights, and that sort of stuff - concerning the data linked to the NFT. That means you can't use it for commercial purposes. |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 8:00 AM  To get the Divine Bridle in Genshin Impact, you need to complete the world quest Hyperion's Dirge - this tasks you with finding and presenting three offering stones, obtained by completing quests around the new Enkanomiya region. To complete these quests, you need to locate and place Key Sigils in Genshin Impact - these are small ruins found in circles in Enkanomiya, and are visible on the map as rock formations. Once you've successfully collected the offering stones, you're rewarded with Divine Bridle, an item that's vital to continuing The Phaethon's Syrtos quest. To obtain the Divine Bridle in Genshin Impact, first, talk to Aberaku, a spirit located around Enkanomiya. To find him, head to Dainichi Mikoshi, and light the two torches to reveal a hidden passage behind the chest, which is guarded by two ruin guards. You need to use Evernight for Aberaku to appear; after speaking to him, you receive the Hyperion's Dirge quest, which requires you to find three offering stones to continue. RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 8:01 AM  Looking for more information about the new characters coming to Genshin Impact? Since its release in 2020, the addictive anime game has seen plenty of regular updates expanding on the game's content - and adding several new characters by way of limited time banners. According to Mihoyo's Genshin Impact roadmap, they aim to release new updates every six weeks - and if past experience is anything to go by, during each new patch, there will be at least one new banner with a new Genshin Impact five-star character, and possible new four-star characters included as well. That said, several new Genshin Impact characters have been added outside of this schedule, like Genshin Impact Klee - so we could see new characters arrive unexpectedly, too. Yae Miko is the next new characters to arrive in the Genshin Impact 2.5 update, but there are also a few leaks and some datamined information concerning new characters that may appear in future Genshin Impact updates and beyond. However, until they're officially announced, these characters are not final and may be subject to changes. RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 7:43 AM  Looking for the best Genshin Impact Shenhe build? Shenhe, the disciple of the Cloud Retainer adeptus, is a Cryo Polearm character arriving in the Genshin Impact 2.4 update. She's descended from a family of exorcists, and has a somewhat cold and distant personality as a result of spending most of her time in the mountains, isolated from society. Shenhe is a five-star character, but she won't fit every team - to utilise her full potential, the best Genshin Impact Shenhe build focuses on her support capabilities, enabling her to boost her teammates' damage using her elemental skill, Spring Spirit Summoning. This skill grants allies Icy Quill stacks, buffing their Cryo damage output based on Shenhe's current attack. This means she is well suited to providing buffs and generating energy for her teammates. Therefore, the best Shenhe build increases Shenhe's attack stat - we've got plenty of recommendations for the best artifacts and weapons below, as well as suggested Shenhe teams. However, if you're considering wishing on Shenhe in the current Genshin Impact banner, bear in mind that some of her ascension materials come from Enkanomiya, a new area in Genshin Impact. If you're not strong enough to go there yet, it may be a while before you can use Shenhe at full strength. Once you get there, though, here's everything you need to put together the best Shenhe build. RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 7:12 AM  Replacing everyday objects with stuff made out of Lego is undeniably fun, and this is something the gaming PC scene picked up on a long time ago. In fact, building block compatible DDR5 RAM kits are even a thing now, meaning you can stick some brick onto your components. While we've also seen some pretty impressive enthusiast PC case creations in the past, DIY projects understandably require time, skill, and effort. Thankfully, there's now an easier way to get your hands on a Lego-inspired rig, thanks to InWin's new range of modular chassis. In keeping with the spirit of Lego, InWin's Airforce ATX and Explorer Mini-ITX cases feature a modular frame, meaning you'll need to put together a few panels before filling it with components. Sadly, the constructible case doesn't actually use the Danish building block standard to fit together, but its primary colour scheme and funky fan filter windows could help you maintain a Lego-inspired illusion. InWin's creative chassis also looks like it belongs alongside those Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price PCs released back in the 90s. Therefore, even if you're not really into Lego, this unique case could still fulfil your toy-inspired tech needs. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 6, 2022 6:43 AM  Searching for the best Genshin Impact Zhongli build? When Zhongli was first released, the Genshin Impact community expressed their disappointment that this five star Geo polearm character couldn't be used as a viable DPS character. The devs went out of their way to buff Zhongli and the Geo element overall, giving him powerful upgrades to earn a high spot on our Genshin Impact tier list. There aren't many characters in Genshin Impact with this much versatility. No matter what way you want to build Zhongli, he's capable of dealing damage and protecting others from damage. Zhongli will always be one of the better Genshin Impact characters because his abilities are practically unmatched. Pair Zhongli with different characters to experiment with elemental reactions - these combinations can help you deal even more damage on the battlefield. Zhongli is returning to the game in Genshin Impact 2.4 following the release of Shenhe and Xiao's banner. Following the buff to Geo characters in the 1.3 update, we have included a DPS build for Zhongli to get the most out of his damaging Geo abilities. Here's everything you need to know about how to create the best Genshin Impact Zhongli build. RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 6, 2022 12:27 PM  If you prefer Earth be but a blue marble alone in the void, two of the latest Game Pass additions might tickle your spacefancy. Microsoft's subscription service today adds BioWare's remastered Mass Effect Legendary Edition trilogy as well as the beautiful clockwork mystery Outer Wilds, which was our favourite game of 2019. The cooperative and chaotic first-person firefighting game Embr hit Game Pass today too but that has, like, gravity? So passé. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 6, 2022 12:00 PM  If you've been hankering for more Dead Cells, then you're in luck. The game's next paid expansion is out now and has you dive into some nautical newness. It's called The Queen And The Sea and is home to shipwrecks and lighthouses infested with monsters, mainly. And a throwable shark. That's me sold. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 6, 2022 11:14 AM  If we're talking wishlists for 2022, "a sense of goddamn normalcy" has got to be up there. In all likelihood, though, that's not going to happen, so instead let's put our chins in our palms, angle our heads slightly and gaze off into the sky while picturing all the neat PC hardware that's launching this year. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 6, 2022 8:06 AM  Konami, the Japanese company best known for squandering every shred of goodwill they built through series like Castlevania and Metal Gear Solid, are getting into NFTs. Of course they are. Should've guessed. While publishers like Square Enix, EA, and Take-Two are still contemplating NFTs, I am not remotely surprised that Konami are one of the first notable names to actually start selling useless digital junk. Next week, they will hold an auction for NFTs of videos, artwork, and music from early Castlevania games. Konami, man. |
Twinfinite Thursday, January 6, 2022 11:23 AM Building on the foundation of the brilliant 2016 original, Horizon Forbidden West promises to deliver one of the exciting gameplaying experiences of the year. The sequel, though, is enticing for more reasons than just its combat, traversal, and progression. Just as was the case in Horizon Zero Dawn, there's fascinating lore that brings its colorful […] The post Horizon Forbidden West Tribes Detailed in Latest Trailer appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Thursday, January 6, 2022 11:00 AM Mark your calendars as Twinfinite's awards season is officially here, folks! That's right, throughout January, we'll be taking a look back at our favorite games from 2021. To kick things off, we've put together a list of the best shooters 2021 had to offer. From first-person zombie-shootin' action to third-person cosmic horror, we've seen a […] The post Best Shooters of 2021 appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Thursday, January 6, 2022 10:58 AM Today both the western and Japanese arms of Capcom released two trailers of the upcoming PC version of Monster Hunter Rise. The post Monster Hunter Rise for PC Gets New Trailers Showing Magnamalo Armor & Battle in 4K, 60 FPS appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Thursday, January 6, 2022 10:09 AM The official website for the upcoming Laid-Back Camp (Yuru Camp) movie adaptation just posted a brand new trailer alongside some screenshots. The photos feature "candid photos" of the characters going about their daily lives before the events of the film, including an adorable visual of Nadeshiko Kagamihara hanging out her camping supplies to dry on […] The post Laid-Back Camp Movie Gets a New Trailer & Candid Screenshots appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Thursday, January 6, 2022 9:55 AM Following the release of Version 2.4 of Genshin Impact, developer MiHoYo published a new trailer featuring the new characters. The post Yun Jin Sings About Shenhe in New Genshin Impact Trailer; New "Alternate Outfits" Coming appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 6, 2022 12:00 PM The Switch and PS4 versions of Demon Gaze Extra are now available outside Japan, and three pieces of free DLC are also available. The post Demon Gaze Extra Switch and PS4 and Its Free DLC Out Today appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 6, 2022 11:00 AM The latest Horizon Forbidden West trailer looks at the different tribes filled with characters Aloy will meet as she goes on her new journey. The post Horizon Forbidden West Tribes Trailer Hints at Characters We'll Meet appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 6, 2022 10:30 AM The event will offer the option of taking characters you don't own into trials to earn rewards like Primogems. The post Genshin Impact A Study in Potions Event Offers Primogems as Rewards appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 6, 2022 10:00 AM People playing the global version of Tales of Luminaria will soon get to hear the Japanese voice actors and experience Crossroads episodes. The post Tales of Luminaria Japanese Voice Actors Being Added to Global appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 6, 2022 9:30 AM A high dive into new hands. The post AMC Networks Buys Sentai and HIDIVE Anime Services appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 6, 2022 9:00 AM Get a taste of the opera and Shenhe's backstory with this story teaser video. The post Genshin Impact Shenhe Story Teaser Features Opera Performance by Yun Jin appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 6, 2022 8:30 AM The auctions will be held as part of celebrating the series' 35th anniversary. The post Konami Will Hold NFT Auctions of Castlevania Art and Music appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 6, 2022 8:00 AM The PC release will appear through the Microsoft Store. The post Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S to Release for PC and Xbox appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 6, 2022 7:30 AM Triangle Strategy won't be the only thing the team plans to release this year. The post Bravely Default Team Plans to Release Multiple Titles in 2022 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 6, 2022 7:00 AM It's about to get frosty in King of Fighters XV. The post KOF XV Roster to Include Kula Diamond, Character Trailer Released appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 6, 2022 6:30 AM The new kimono outfits will be revealed on stream later this week. The post Hololive English is Unveiling New Year's Kimono Outfits appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 6, 2022 6:00 AM Joker also comes with his knife and handgun, as well as a removable mask The post Persona 5 Royal Joker Figure Preorders Announced appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Thursday, January 6, 2022 12:30 PM Good Guy Wardle Josh Wardle, the creator of viral sensation puzzle game Wordle, has said that, despite the dinky game's... The post Wordle creator says they plan to keep the viral hit ad-free appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, January 6, 2022 11:30 AM More Smash, some other stuff The original plan of providing amiibo figures for every Smash Ultimate roster member succeeded. Well, until DLC... The post Remember amiibo? Here's a recap of 2022's upcoming figures appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, January 6, 2022 11:00 AM Killed by Math It's time for Kyoko and Misako to pull on their best ass-kicking sneakers, as WayForward has announced... The post The River City Girls will come stompin' onto PS5 this month appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, January 6, 2022 10:00 AM Starting on February 9 There's going to be a PSO 2 New Genesis framerate bump, but only if you have... The post PSO 2 New Genesis is getting a framerate bump, but only for NVIDIA users appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, January 6, 2022 8:00 AM What a Horrible NFT for a Curse… Konami, always up for stumblefucking around its legendary franchises and IPs, has revealed... The post Konami announces Castlevania-themed 'memorial' NFT line appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, January 6, 2022 6:00 AM 'A tale that has yet to be told…' For all of you adventurers still questing your way through The Elder... The post Elder Scrolls Online 2022 stream to reveal new content and give you THIS CRAB appeared first on Destructoid. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, January 6, 2022 12:30 PM  Battlefield 2042 has come under fire from fans for many reasons. A large chunk of the fanbase does not believe that DICE has delivered what it initially promised. Community hubs, such as Twitter and Reddit, have housed thousands of complaints from unhappy gamers. Publisher Electronic Arts has remained relatively quiet on the topic, but recently, Andy McNamara, a communications director for Battlefield 2042 took to Twitter to give a candid response to all the backlash. In the tweet, McNamara states: "Back to work today, check Reddit [and] Twitter and Battlefield fans are pissed we didn't do enough updates or communication during the holiday break. Guys, people gotta rest." He continues on to describe the fanbase's expectations as "brutal," and explains that what they want will take time to implement. That didn't last long McNamara's initial tweets did not go down well with Battlefield 2042 players. Many felt that describing their... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, January 6, 2022 12:00 PM  Dead Cells has had a healthy helping of DLC since it launched out of Early Access. The other two paid releases added extra early- and mid-game biomes, as well as a bevy of new weapons and the like. Unsurprisingly, The Queen and the Sea, the final part of this trilogy, adds new late-game content. Technically comprised of three new areas, it includes even more variation to a game already bursting with it. One of the new areas is quite surprising, and some of the additions are very welcome indeed. So the question stands: is The Queen and the Sea worth it? Strangely, The Queen and the Sea requires one of the most vanilla routes in Dead Cells. To unlock the new stuff, you'll be given a scroll by a tentacle as soon as you start a new run. The scroll asks you to find someone in the Toxic Sewers. Searching there leads you to find the fisherman, who is finally back in the game after vanishing following the Early Access period. He tasks you with tracking down a key in Stilt Village. The... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, January 6, 2022 10:30 AM  The roll out of Call of Duty: Vanguard Season One saw the addition of new weapons with the launch of Warzone Pacific and the Caldera map. Perhaps a more underrated weapon of choice in the assault rifle category is the Volkssturmgewehr, also known as the Volk. It is often overlooked in favor of other assault rifles such as the STG 44 and the BAR. With the best attachments, though, you can build a Volk class that can compete with these guns in your next Warzone Pacific match. The Volk is described as being a quick and mobile fully automatic weapon. However, it does have some recoil to its name. As a result, this class focuses on improving the accuracy of the weapon to make it stronger at medium-to-long ranges. Call of Duty: Warzone Pacific best Volk class Muzzle: Mercury Silencer Barrel: Krausnick 428mm 05V Stock: Krausnick S12V PS Underbarrel: Carver Foregrip Rear Grip: Polymer Grip Magazine: 8mm Kurz 60 Round Drums Ammunition Type: Lengthened Perk 1: Fleet Perk 2: Fully Load... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, January 6, 2022 9:30 AM  The launch of Call of Duty: Vanguard Season One saw the roll out of Warzone Pacific and the new Caldera map, along with a host of new weapons. One of which worth levelling up is the Itra Burst, and with the best attachments, you can build a strong class to take into your next Warzone Pacific match. The Itra Burst definitely has the potential to take you to that all-important victory. Already, the gun has a good amount of damage, control, and a quick fire rate to its name. This class will focus on making the assault rifle even more powerful. Another feature that will be taken into account is accuracy to allow you to take advantage of the improved stopping power. Call of Duty: Warzone Pacific best Itra Burst class Muzzle: Mercury Silencer Barrel: Perfetto 140mm Rapida Stock: Perfetto Padded Grip Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop Rear Grip: Fabric Grip Magazine: 8mm Klauser 32 Round Drums Ammunition Type: Lengthened Perk 1: Vital Perk 2: Fully Loaded Optic: M38/ Slate 2.5x Custom L... |
Gamer Empire Thursday, January 6, 2022 8:31 AM Anime Fighting Simulator is a game mode in Roblox, in which you train your character stronger to defeat monsters, bosses, and other players. In Anime Fighting Simulator, you need various resources to get stronger, including Chikara Shards and Yen. You can obtain these resources by redeeming codes, which are issued by the developers to give […] The post Anime Fighting Simulator – Codes List (January 2022) & How To Redeem Codes appeared first on Gamer Empire. |
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, January 6, 2022 12:12 PM Power to withstand gunshots and multiple attacks? Expertise in technology? Strength? Intelligence? Both? In this next feature of Skill-Roles in Payday 2, we are going to discuss the Enforcer and the Technician. To remind you, you can be both when you have played long enough, and have earned enough points to unlock all skill sets […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, January 6, 2022 10:40 AM City Reputation System is a game feature in Genshin Impact that makes interacting with NPCs and exploring a nation more meaningful to players. It was added along with major contents during the game's 1.1 update. As a traveler, you will have separate reputation levels for each city or nation, which can be increased in a […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, January 6, 2022 9:12 AM In Team Cherry's Hollow Knight, there is an arena where the Knight can enter three Trials wherein the goal is to battle waves of enemies. This arena is called the Colosseum of Fools. The Colosseum of Fools is inside a shell of a huge, ancient bug that has been carved out. This huge shell is […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, January 6, 2022 7:54 AM The Statue of Perfection is an item you can get in your third year as a farmer in Stardew Valley. The only way to obtain it is to accomplish specific goals, which are calculated through a hidden scoring system and evaluated by the player's Grandpa at the end of your second year. The unique statue […] |
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Pivotal Gamers Thursday, January 6, 2022 11:20 AM Hello folks. Steam is giving you the chance to win on Minion Masters. This is what they say. Get Minion Masters – Invasion on Steam for Free! This content requires the base game Minion Masters on Steam in order to play. A few words about Minion Masters An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 – or bring a friend for 2v2 – and engage in epic onlin... |