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Kotaku Wednesday, August 10, 2022 9:30 PM
    

After years in development, and loads of ups and downs along the way, the developers of a virtual reality mod for the original Half-Life 2 have announced a public beta that'll be kicking off next month.

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Kotaku Wednesday, August 10, 2022 8:00 PM
    

Earlier this week the marketing team behind Square Enix's upcoming action game Forspoken posted a Tweet with a few sales bullet points and a short gameplay video. It should have been a very normal and forgettable exercise in video game promotion, but readers, I am here to tell you that this video is bad.

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Kotaku Wednesday, August 10, 2022 5:05 PM
    

Sometimes Humble Bundle just comes along with virtually an entire franchise of games for the cost of less than one, making it hard to avoid the siren's song of that "purchase" link. Today, with Humble's "Decades of Horror" bundle, that franchise is Capcom's Resident Evil. How would you like to own most of them on…

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PCGamesN Wednesday, August 10, 2022 6:52 PM
     Saints Row characters take the spotlight in new trailer

Volition and Deep Silver are gearing up for August's launch with a new Saints Row characters trailer, highlighting a bit about what to expect from your quirky, lawless friends in the crime game. You arrive in Santo Ileso intent on taking over the city with your brand-new business, one that happens to be highly illegal and volatile. But you won't do this alone. The gameplay trailer is light on actual gameplay, but goes into a fair bit of detail on who you'll build your criminal empire with – and who's revving up to stop you in your tracks.

RELATED LINKS: Saints Row release date, Best action-adventure games, Upcoming PC games

PCGamesN Wednesday, August 10, 2022 6:11 PM
     God of War mod pits Master Chief against Doom Guy

The God of War mod scene is still in its early days, the phase when most mods you see are entirely practical and sensible. If you want invisible armor or blue tattoos, then you're in luck. If you want something a bit more whimsical though, there's a mod that turns Kratos' signature axe into a stick and not much else – unless you've been following Marcos RC. The prolific modder is responsible for dozens of quirky creations, including the Barney mod in Resident Evil Village and a mod that replaces Mr X with Anya Forger from Spy x Family in Resident Evil 2.

RELATED LINKS: God of War PC review, God of War best settings, God of War system requirements

PCGamesN Wednesday, August 10, 2022 5:51 PM
     Project Zomboid update 41.73 lets you store gas in bottles

Project Zomboid, the survival game about staying alive in Kentucky during a zombie outbreak, just keeps getting bigger. The latest stable version, Project Zomboid 41.73, is now available, and it makes a truly massive number of fixes, tweaks, and updates to the game. These include changes to the maps, how certain food items behave, how modding is handled, and where you can store gasoline.


PCGamesN Wednesday, August 10, 2022 4:24 PM
     Back 4 Blood DLC is adding some new low-tech weapons

The Back 4 Blood Children of the Worm release date is coming up later this month, and the second expansion to the zombie-infested co-op game will introduce a new chapter, new characters, and new ways to kill the ridden. Fort Hope's arsenal is already pretty well-stocked with firearms, so the expansion is adding a couple new low-tech options for zombie vivisection.

RELATED LINKS: Back 4 Blood review, The best co-op games on PC in 2021, The best zombie games on PC in 2021

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 10, 2022 5:18 PM
    

How much gaming monitor can you get for £100? Not much, it turns out - but I did spot something unexpected for £10 more: a genuine ultra-wide monitor. Now, it's not a stunner as far as looks go, and it's not got the latest specs either. But what it has got is an expansive 25-inch span, a 2560x1080 resolution and a blistering refresh rate of... 75Hz. OK, so it's far from the best gaming monitor on the planet, but getting an IPS monitor of this size is honestly not bad going - especially as it's been reduced from a UK RRP of £170.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 10, 2022 4:59 PM
    

Intel's SSD 670p Series is one of the cheapest ways to add high-speed NVMe storage to your system, and now a 1TB drive has been reduced to just £59 in the UK. That's a big price drop on a drive that normally sells for £90, and is nearly as cheap as the £54 that this drive cost during the last Amazon Prime Day.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 10, 2022 4:46 PM
    

I was a bit sad when Square Enix announced last month that PC players would be missing out on the first demo for their upcoming strategy game The DioField Chronicle, but happily the RPG giant has reconsidered their tactical options and released it on Steam after all. The move coincides with pre-orders also going live, but the good news is that your save data, progress and character levels from the demo will all transfer over to the final game should you decide to take the plunge in full when the game comes out on September 22nd. Huzzah.

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Twinfinite Wednesday, August 10, 2022 11:15 PM
     Today Square Enix released two new trailers of the upcoming Star Ocean JRPG Star Ocean: The Divine Force introducing two characters.

Twinfinite Wednesday, August 10, 2022 11:04 PM
     There are several ways to tell if a Funko Pop is fake, and this guide will go over every step.

Twinfinite Wednesday, August 10, 2022 11:02 PM
     Extending Cult of the Lamb with DLC or post-game content makes sense, here's what we know.

Twinfinite Wednesday, August 10, 2022 11:02 PM
     Wondering about multiplayer in Cult of the Lamb? Let us set you straight.

Twinfinite Wednesday, August 10, 2022 11:01 PM
     Prepare with this list of all the 5-letter words starting with GL for Wordle.

Twinfinite Wednesday, August 10, 2022 11:01 PM
     Ace Wordle with this guide to all the 5-letter words starting with G and ending with N.

Twinfinite Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:50 PM
     Today Naughty Dog shared a new video clip of its upcoming The Last of Us remake The Last of Us Part 1 for PS5 and PC.

Twinfinite Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:29 PM
     Here's a list of all gift codes in Tower of Fantasy.

Twinfinite Wednesday, August 10, 2022 9:58 PM
     Here's how to fix error 2618 in Tower of Fantasy.

Twinfinite Wednesday, August 10, 2022 9:44 PM
     Here's how to change your username in Tower of Fantasy.

Twinfinite Wednesday, August 10, 2022 9:23 PM
     Here's a breakdown of Tower of Fantasy's currencies and the gacha system itself.

Twinfinite Wednesday, August 10, 2022 8:59 PM
     Here's how to fix the Tower of Fantasy Data Verification Failed Error.

Twinfinite Wednesday, August 10, 2022 8:50 PM
     Culture-minded anime fans rejoice: The Harem Camp manga is getting an anime adaptation.

Twinfinite Wednesday, August 10, 2022 8:36 PM
     Nemesis or Shirli?

Twinfinite Wednesday, August 10, 2022 8:03 PM
     Here's a quick explainer on Nacho's role in Breaking Bad.

Twinfinite Wednesday, August 10, 2022 7:50 PM
     I Am Groot features one Guardian of the Galaxy, but the rest are missing.

Twinfinite Wednesday, August 10, 2022 7:33 PM
     Here are some helpful 7 beginner tips and tricks for Cult of the Lamb.

Twinfinite Wednesday, August 10, 2022 7:20 PM
     Atlus released not one, but two trailers of its upcoming JRPG Soul Hackers 2, focusing on DLC and the reveal of a demon.

Twinfinite Wednesday, August 10, 2022 7:12 PM
     Are you ready to fight City Boy?

Twinfinite Wednesday, August 10, 2022 7:09 PM
     Punish or re-educate the Dissenting followers of Cult of the Lamb.

Siliconera Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:30 PM
    

Splatoon 3 Modes

Nintendo's Splatoon 3 Direct broadcast dumped a tidal wave of info on waiting fans. The "Squid Research Lab" presentation detailed locales like the new hub area of Splatsville, and its many shops. It also detailed the game's post-release and app support. But how about the game itself? There was info on that subject, too, as the Direct had plenty to say about Splatoon 3 modes of play.

The core mode of Splatoon 3 is the same as in the previous two games: Turf War. Turf War puts each team on opposite sides of the map and challenges them to paint as much of the area as possible. They'll use their weapons to spread paint around the arena and over the territory of their opponents. New weapons such as the bow-like Stringer and the sword-like Splatana Wiper add new options for Inklings in the fight. Special Weapons unleash powerful attacks after players fill a gauge during combat. The Tacticooler can buff up to four players when deployed. The Wave Breaker sends out damaging waves that ping enemy locations. The Reefslider sends a player forward in a powerful charge that explodes on impact.

Other game modes for Splatoon 3 include returning modes like the cooperative Salmon Run and a single-player story mode. A new minigame will also give players things to do outside of combat. Called Tableturf Battle, it's a deck-building game that adapts Turf War to a card game format. Each card in Table Turf battle colors squares on the grid in a certain pattern. Players will lay out their cards to create shapes to capture territory and unleash special attacks. Players get a starter deck, and will be able to add more cards to unlock options. It wasn't detailed how players would earn more cards, though.

Check out the segment on Tableturf battle at about 35 minutes into the broadcast. The section is time-stamped for your convenience.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkQ2TlVoXVg

Splatoon 3 is in development, and releases on the Nintendo Switch on September 9, 2022. Splatoon 2 is available on the Switch, and players with progress in that game will receive rewards when they import their save data into Splatoon 3.

The post Splatoon 3 Modes Detailed, Includes a Deck-Builder Minigame appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, August 10, 2022 9:00 PM
    

splatoon 3 spatsville

During the Splatoon 3 Direct on August 10, 2022, Nintendo revealed more information on Splatsville, which will be the main hub in the game. Splatsville is a neighborhood "in the heart of the Splatlands" that's the place to be if you're an Inkling looking for things to do.

The video introduces some of the stores you can visit to stock up on gear or weapons, as well as some activities you can participate in. Nintendo has time-stamped the Direct's archive for easy navigation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkQ2TlVoXVg

In Splatsville in Splatoon 3, you can visit Ammo Knights to buy weapons. Ammo Knights takes Sheldon Licenses, which you can obtain when you level up in battle or when you increase the proficiency of a weapon. You can get bonuses from using more Sheldon Licenses, and if your level is too low, there are some weapons you can't purchase.

Other shops the Direct introduces are Naut Couture, which sells head gear. Man-o'-Wardrobe is the boutique and Crush Station sells shoes. Gear is not only for aesthetics, but fashion increases stats as well.

Splatsville is more than just stores in Splatoon 3. You can use the mailbox to post pictures. Pictures will appear in the city, as well as in stages. The concession stand also provides food for buffs such as more EXP, and you can also play locally from The Shoal. There is also a Photo Mode. Aside from sharing photos online, you can also put them in your locker.

Splatoon 3 will be available worldwide on the Nintendo Switch on September 9, 2022. Other information covered during the Direct includes post-launch support and bonuses for Splatoon 2 players.

The post Splatsville Will Be Central Hub in Splatoon 3 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, August 10, 2022 5:00 PM
    

Splatoon 2 save data will unlock Splatoon 3 bonuses

People who have played Splatoon 2 will receive many bonuses in Splatoon 3 when they carry over their save data to the new game. Nintendo made the announcement with a new post on the game's official website shortly after holding the Splatoon 3 Direct presentation stream.

When a player boots Splatoon 3 with an account that has Splatoon 2 save data, they will be given instant access to Anarchy Battles and, depending on their rank in the older game, start the newer game with a higher rank. The game will match them with other former Splatoon 2 players with a similar skill level. It will also reward them with three Gold Sheldon Licenses, which they can use to obtain any available main weapons.

Additionally, Nintendo also revealed some details about Splatoon 3's save data. The game will save the Story Mode progression data internally in the console, although players can also upload it to the Nintendo Switch Online's cloud backup. Data related to online matches, such as player ranks and gear collections, will be linked to the player's account and placed on an online server. If the player has multiple Switch units with the same account registered, they will be able to play Splatoon 3 on any of them with the same save data.

Splatoon 2 is available worldwide on Nintendo Switch. Splatoon 3 will come to the same platform on September 9, 2022.

The post Splatoon 2 Players Will Receive Bonuses in Splatoon 3 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, August 10, 2022 4:00 PM
    

Splatoon 3 post-launch support

The August 2022 Splatoon 3 Direct presentation stream revealed many new details on Nintendo's upcoming shooting game. Some of the new information announced at the stream include post-launch support plans and a dedicated SplatNet 3 app.

SplatNet 3 will appear inside the Nintendo Switch Online mobile app. Users with an active paid subscription will be able to access the Splatoon 3 hub, where they can check their battle records or purchase special gear. One of the new segments that the app will have is Crusty Sean's Wandercrust, where players can contribute Inked Points they've earned from battles to support Sean's journeys. SplatNet 3 will launch on the same day Splatoon 3 releases, which is September 9, 2022.

The Direct stream also revealed Nintendo's plans for Splatoon 3's post-launch support. The company will release new content via periodical catalogs every three months, with a total duration of two years following the game's release. Each catalog will also come with new weapons. More battle modes like X Battle and League Battle are also slated to come through post-release updates. While most of the aforementioned content will be available for free, Nintendo also revealed plans to release a major content expansion as paid DLC.

Splatoon 3 will be available worldwide for Nintendo Switch on September 9, 2022. Nintendo will also release a Switch Pro Controller and carrying case with the game's design on the same day. A few days earlier, on August 26, 2022, it will release a Nintendo Switch OLED model with Splatoon 3 motif.

The post Splatoon 3 Will Have a Dedicated SplatNet App and Post-Launch Support appeared first on Siliconera.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, August 10, 2022 6:15 PM
     Arc Raiders delayed 2023 midnight suns project discover embark studiosYesterday, developer Embark Software announced the delay of its upcoming free-to-play shooter ARC Raiders. The team wrote on Twitter it was to "expand the experience," but apparently that wasn't the entire story. In a rare act of frankness in this industry the CEO of the developer, Patrick Söderlund, revealed a bit more on the reason why. Embark has been working on several games, and one happened to pull ahead during development. The currently named Project Discovery is a game that is wrapping up faster than ARC Raiders, and will now end up launching first. With Project Discovery in the lead, ARC Raiders is getting pushed to the side. To be fair, that doesn't mean ARC will get worse treatment. Embark meant what it said in its message yesterday, and the team working on it now has more time to make it even better. The delay is also giving the studio a bit of breathing room, as it only has so many members to devote to the projects.   "For a young, relat...

Tabletop Gaming News Wednesday, August 10, 2022 6:00 PM
    

Tabletop Gaming News Wednesday, August 10, 2022 5:00 PM
    

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, August 10, 2022 6:00 PM
     All you need to know about Apex Legends Season 14. Apex Legends Season 14 has landed, and fans will be in for a treat, as the new patch brings not just the latest addition to the Apex Legends roster in Vantage but a slew of changes that fans can truly celebrate. New for Season 14 […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, August 10, 2022 5:00 PM
     In Team Cherry's Hollow Knight, there are a lot of areas with their kinds of enemies. One of these areas is The Abyss. Under the Ancient Basin is the lowest area in all of Hollownest called The Abyss. The Abyss has a giant chasm that has a lot of shells of Vessels that were born […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, August 10, 2022 4:11 PM
    

Highlights the playable character Red Hood

The post Gotham Knights Gets New Red Hood Character Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.


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     What's up folks? We have another great giveaway from itch.io for TANK. Let's hear them out. Get TANK for FREE! A few words about TANK A single player top-down tank shooter. Last minute notes Login with your itch.io account, follow the on-screen instructions to add it to your library. So what are you waiting for? Just click on the button below and follow the listed instuctions. As simpl...

Pivotal Gamers Wednesday, August 10, 2022 6:20 PM
     Hello fellow gamers. MMOHuts holds a new giveaway for Castle Clash. Their message follows. We've partnered with IGG to welcome new players to Castle Clash as it celebrates the launch of a new keepsake system! A new era has come to Castle Clash! Lords from far and wide are gathering in Narcia to compete for fame and glory! The war drums have sounded. Only the strongest will survive. Will you ...

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     Hello fellow gamers. We have another excellent giveaway from ChampionFlow for Mighty Vikings33. This is what they say. Get Mighty Vikings33 for FREE! A few words about Mighty Vikings33 You have to take on the role of Captain Bjorn and go on an adventure and clear the land of evil spirits. Last minute notes Login or register to ChampionFlow, complete all steps to unlock your key. So what are you wa...