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GamersHeroes Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:51 PM
    

A new update launched for GTA Online today and with it, buried stashes. This guide on Where To Find The Metal Detector In GTA Online will tell you the quickest way to track down the random event so you can find the dead body, loot the Metal Detector, and then begin searching the island for buried treasure.

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GamersHeroes Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:12 AM
    

Low poly meets high speeds with the release of Strobetano and Crescent Moon Games' Neodori Forever. Should players get to cruising this good ol' world of windmills and thrills, or is it more of a wipeout?

The post Neodori Forever Review appeared first on GamersHeroes.


Kotaku Thursday, August 11, 2022 1:20 PM
    

That treasure trove of a document filed by Microsoft to the Brazilian competition authorities on Tuesday, in response to Sony's objections to its efforts to buy Activision Blizzard, contains another absolute gem. In it, Microsoft took time out to tell Sony just how it could (read: should) better run its revamped PS…

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Kotaku Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:15 PM
    

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Kotaku Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:00 PM
    

Losing a job is always an uprooting event, but getting fired in public is straight-up embarrassing, especially when you don't know it's coming. That's exactly what happened this week in the world of the Overwatch League (OWL), with the New York Excelsior team unceremoniously terminating main support player Sang-min…

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Kotaku Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:38 AM
    

Last week, Microsoft argued to Brazilian regulators that Call of Duty was not an essential game series while Sony protested that it was. In the latest episode of the Activision Blizzard acquisition drama going down in Brazil, Microsoft accused the PlayStation manufacturer of trying to "inhibit growth" of Game Pass.

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Kotaku Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:23 AM
    

Fortnite's developers were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should. And now after weeks of datamine leaks it's finally official: Dragon Ball Z is taking over Fortnite on August 16. My first wish after summoning Shenron will be to sear the image of Goku holding an MK7…

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Kotaku Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:05 AM
    

It's not a universal maxim, but in many cases, there's no surer sign a game is alive and well than when waves of players start calling it a "dead game." The most recent example is Apex Legends, which just set an all-time player count record amid a coordinated—I use that word generously—social media campaign urging…

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Kotaku Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:47 AM
    

Some players have poured hundreds of hours into Splatoon 2. Thankfully, Nintendo recently revealed that all of that hard work won't be wasted when fans boot up Splatoon 3. Instead, they'll be able to transfer their save data and reap big rewards in the process.

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Kotaku Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:15 AM
    

College management sim Two Point Campus, which just came out on pretty much every gaming platform and Xbox Game Pass, is the sequel to 2018's Two Point Hospital. Both games use an identical art style, similar UI, and contain the same mix of zany, weird sight gags and jokes. But while Hospital was all about stressing…

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 1:33 PM
     Tribes of Midgard Survival Mode has been

Viking game Tribes of Midgard Survival Mode is changing significantly with the arrival of Season 3: Inferno Saga. That season kicks off August 16, and with it comes an overhauled Survival Mode that's more relaxed and slower than the frantic pace of Saga Mode.


PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 1:06 PM
     Diablo Immortal bug heavily nerfs Necromancer Shepherd set

Players are reporting a Diablo Immortal bug which appears to be delivering a heavy nerf to Necromancer minions when wearing the Shepherd's Call to Wolves set in the RPG game. The set, which is one of the favoured endgame Diablo Immortal builds for Necromancer - described by Maxroll as "possibly the best set for them in the entire game for both PvP and PvE" - is currently suffering from the apparent loss of one of its key buffs.

The issue has been highlighted by multiple posts on the Diablo Immortal bug report forums on the Blizzard website, which all report that the expected damage buff is not being applied to the Necromancer's minions, although the attack speed buff appears to be working as expected. Several replies across the threads corroborate that they are running into the same issue.

By default, the Shepherd set applies three levels of bonus depending upon how many pieces you have equipped. With two pieces on, your summons will deal 15% additional damage. Equip four pieces, and your critical hit chance is increased by 3% for each summon you have active up to a maximum bonus of 18%.

RELATED LINKS: Diablo Immortal tier list, Diablo Immortal system requirements, Best Diablo Immortal builds

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 1:28 PM
     FFXIV Island Sanctuary guide and release date speculation

The FFXIV Island Sanctuary is perhaps the biggest feature arriving in the hugely popular MMO game for quite some time. Patch 6.2 is the next update after the Crystalline Conflict PvP mode, and while new content arrives in the game quite often, the Island Sanctuary aspect has players hugely excited, and for good reason.

While raids or special gear are regularly added to the game, the Island Sanctuary is a little different. This disregards the combat element of Final Fantasy XIV and instead focuses on providing players with a space to relax, do some farming, and exhibit a little self care. What does the FFXIV Island Sanctuary offer exactly, when is it coming to the game, and what else do we know about it so far?

RELATED LINKS: The best MMOs on PC, FFXIV Reaper job guide, FFXIV Sage job guide

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:30 PM
     Genshin Impact cheat makers receive jail time in recent sentencing

A team of three individuals who were creating Genshin Impact cheats has recently been sentenced to jail time after HoYoverse filed a report with the district police in 2021. The trio was also allegedly selling these cheats to other RPG players, which prompted developer HoYoverse to take legal action. This seems to be the first instance of Genshin Impact cheaters receiving jail time, though, in this particular situation, the cheaters apparently developed their own cheat software that enabled others to cheat as well.

RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact 2.8 release date, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:29 PM
     Best Canadian VPN for gaming, streaming, and more in 2022

Are you looking for the best Canadian VPN? Well, we have what you're looking for. Whether you're someone who wants a service that happens to have some good servers in Canada, or someone who wants to sign up to one whose headquarters are located in Canada, we've got a list of recommendations for you.

These Canadian VPN services will protect your private data while you browse the internet, while also potentially helping to boost your connection speeds by limiting artificial slowdown from your internet services provider (ISP) when you use a lot of bandwidth. Most importantly, they also all have dedicated servers based in The Great White North.

If you're a Canadian citizen, these VPNs will be really useful for connecting from your native region while travelling abroad. If you're overseas, and you want to access your internet banking account, it can help stop a suspicious activity alert. Additionally, if you just fancy catching up on your favourite TV shows, it'll enable you to access the library of content for your region.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:15 PM
     The best Cult of the Lamb Divine Inspiration upgrades

Wondering which Cult of the Lamb Divine Inspiration upgrades you should choose for your cult base? The only way to keep your followers happy and progress through the cute-but-dark roguelike game is to upgrade your base. Those demanding followers require such luxuries as working toilets and somewhere to sleep (how dare they?), but those can only be built once you've unlocked them with Divine Inspiration. Then you can get building, activating the simulation game aspect of Cult of the Lamb, and hopefully prevent a messy uprising.

One of the first things you'll build when you start your cult is the central shrine at which your followers show their devotion to you. That Devotion is then collected and turned into Cult of the Lamb Divine Inspiration, which you need to upgrade your base. The more upgrades you unlock, the more expensive they get, so consider your options carefully. Here's our look at some of the best cult upgrades Devotion can buy.

RELATED LINKS: Upcoming PC Games

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:15 PM
     Razer unveils speedy DeathAdder V3 Pro gaming mouse

Razer just announced the DeathAdder V3 Pro, and the enthusiast-grade gaming mouse offers premium performance within a familiar package. The gaming PC peripheral revamp comes equipped with a Focus Pro 30K Optical sensor and Hyperspeed wireless, but it's lighter than its DeathAdder V2 predecessor.

RELATED LINKS: Razer Viper V2 Pro review, Razer Barracuda Pro review, Razer Enki Pro review

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:14 PM
     All Cult of the Lamb doctrines and how they work

Captivated by Cult of the Lamb doctrines? Daily sermons may grant you the devotion of your hapless followers in Massive Monster's cult sim game, but doctrines are key to establishing what kind of leader you intend to be. Would you prefer to conduct a marriage ceremony within your temple or transform it into a fighting pit? As far as your followers are concerned, your word is law.

Your doctrinal decisions may be dramatic, but they're not just for show. Some Cult of the Lamb doctrines may imbue followers with new traits, while others unlock interactions with followers or grant access to new rituals. If you're low on materials, such as lumber and stone, you can prompt your cult followers to work harder – or perform a ceremony to consolidate your cult's shaken faith after a failed crusade. If you're having trouble surviving in The Lands of the Old Faith, take a gander at our Cult of the Lamb beginners guide. If not, read on to find out everything we know about Cult of the Lamb doctrines so far.

RELATED LINKS: Upcoming PC Games

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:43 PM
     How to get Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak afflicted materials

Want to know how to get Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak afflicted materials? Once you reach the endgame of this massive RPG game, you're going to need to make the best weapons and armour, including Master Layered Armor. Once you've slain the campaign's final boss and completed the urgent quest at Master Rank 10, you can start gathering afflicted materials in Anomaly quests. There are eight types of afflicted materials, each obtained through a specific tier of Anomaly quests.

Now, you may think you're an ace hunter, and even the new Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak monsters stand no chance against you. You should, therefore, be able to get Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak afflicted materials easily. We like that confidence, however, it's worth keeping in mind that you can't capture them to end the fight early. It's an inconvenience, especially since every monster in these Anomaly quests carries a disease in addition to having brand new moves and an extremely high health stat.

RELATED LINKS: Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak monsters, Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Awegite locations, Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak prized pelt locations

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:11 PM
     Tower of Fantasy tier list August 2022

So, you want to look at a Tower of Fantasy tier list? It's important to understand what we mean when we talk about this - when it comes to the powerful Tower of Fantasy characters and weapons at SR and SSR tier, they're actually the same thing. So while characters in this anime game do come with awakening mechanics that are tied to them as characters, what everyone really means is which weapons are the best.

For this Tower of Fantasy tier list, we'll be referring to the weapons you pull by the name of the Simulacra that comes with them. This tier list also takes into account advancement, which is what happens when you collect a duplicate of an SR or SSR weapon, similar to Genshin Impact's constellation and weapon refinement mechanics. Some characters require advancement to fully unlock their potential, while others don't. Let's take a look at the Tower of Fantasy tier list.

RELATED LINKS: Tower of Fantasy codes, Tower of Fantasy characters, How to level up in Tower of Fantasy

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:08 PM
     How to get lumber and stone in Cult of the Lamb

Need to get more lumber and stone in Cult of the Lamb? The adorable cult simulation game (yes, you read that right) is part roguelike, part management sim - and it's the last one we're focusing on here. If you want your followers to thrive and prevent them from revolting against you, upgrades to your cult base are required. Building improved sleeping quarters, toilets, farms, and other such quality-of-life improvements requires materials such as lumber and stone, though… and quite a lot of them.

It's not difficult to harvest these materials in Cult of the Lamb, but you do run out quickly, so you need to know where to pick some up in a pinch. Here, we'll take you through the various methods and locations for the two building materials in Cult of the Lamb, lumber and stone.

RELATED LINKS: Upcoming PC Games

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:16 PM
     The ultimate Cult of the Lamb beginners guide

Sorely in need of a Cult of the Lamb guide for beginners? Massive Monster's roguelike game may seem cute and cuddly, but this heretical ovine is hiding a surprising amount of depth. Between managing the needs of your cult and venturing forth to slay the Cult of the Lamb bishops reigning over The Lands of the Old Faith, it's easy to become overwhelmed.

If you're completely new to the roguelike genre, don't fret. Our Cult of the Lamb beginners guide includes the 12 best tips for novices and veterans alike, ranging from combat to cult management. Heed our advice, and starvation, dissension, and death will quickly become a thing of the past.

RELATED LINKS: Upcoming PC Games

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:39 AM
     Genshin Impact 3.0 preview stream – how to watch and rewards

Hoyoverse has announced a Genshin Impact 3.0 preview stream featuring "juicy details" for the next big update to the anime game. Along with information on the new Sumeru region and some of the upcoming Genshin Impact characters, there will also be several item drops over the course of the stream via Genshin Impact codes for players to add to their account.

The Genshin Impact 3.0 update brings a whole range of new characters native to the Sumeru region, which were recently shown off in a reveal trailer. It also introduces the Dendro element as a playable feature for the first time, with a range of new Dendro Traveler abilities and several characters including the Dendro user Tighnari joining the roster.

The new region, Sumeru - a tropical paradise featuring both lush jungles and sprawling deserts filled with ruins - will likely also be a focus of the stream. We already know that the diverse environment offers a huge range of new areas to explore, with the team promising that they've been experimenting with design boundaries to really push the limits of what players can expect when they arrive in Sumeru.

RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact 2.8 release date, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:27 AM
     Doom mod makes FPS a Bloodborne and System Shock style survival horror

A new total conversion Doom mod turns id Software's definitive FPS into a gory survival horror game, directly inspired by System Shock, and the Lovecraftian, From Software RPG Bloodborne.

RELATED LINKS: Doom runs on Twitter, The best FPS games on PC, Doom is playing in this article

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:39 AM
     Fortnite Dragon Ball Z crossover release date announced

We've known a Fortnite Dragon Ball Z update was in the works for the battle royale game for a long time, but now we have an official date. Several leaks recently revealed a number of the DBZ skins coming to Fortnite, which include protagonist Goku, his closest frenemy Vegeta, and Beerus - the God of Destruction from the modern Dragon Ball Super shounen anime series.

Now, a tweet from the official Fortnite account on Twitter has confirmed the collaboration's arrival, with a tweet simply reading, "Speak. Name your wish… 8.16.2022." As if to remove any doubt, the tweet features an image of the Eternal Dragon Shenron appearing in the sky - the figure who grants a wish to anyone who collects all of the titular Dragon Balls.

We can expect to go Super Saiyan very soon then, with the Fortnite Dragon Ball Z collaboration release date landing on August 16. This lines up with expected release dates, and coincides nicely with the release of the upcoming movie Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero on August 19 in the US and Canada.

RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:24 AM
     You can now play Final Fantasy 7 remake using an Oculus Quest 2

Final Fantasy 7 Remake on Oculus Quest 2 isn't officially a thing, but a new mod adds VR headset support to the PC version of the game. That means you'll be able to explore Midgar using your own eyes and a pair of Meta's goggles, and it should take the RPG experience to a whole new level.


PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:39 PM
     Tower of Fantasy codes August 2022

Want Tower of Fantasy codes? If you're a fan of popular RPG games similar to Genshin Impact, you may have already heard of Tower of Fantasy. It ticks all of the same open-world game boxes, with the key difference being that it's set in the future rather than in a fantasy setting. Much like the game that heavily inspired it, Tower of Fantasy has plenty of codes you can use to unlock free stuff.

In addition to the currently available Tower of Fantasy codes, there is a Tower of Fantasy battle pass that you can complete via weekly tasks which unlock merit points. The rewards here are similar to items you can get for redeeming codes, but you can also get freebies by claiming level packs, which are free so long as you spend time progressing through the game. However, if you want to get new items by just entering codes, read on.

RELATED LINKS: Tower of Fantasy codes, Tower of Fantasy characters, How to level up in Tower of Fantasy

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:36 AM
     WoW Dragonflight monk abilities revealed in alpha datamine

Monks have had a decent run in World of Warcraft since their introduction back in Mists of Pandaria. A unique MMO class that relies heavily on self-buffing, self-healing, and resource management, Monks can comfortably fill a DPS, Tank or Healer slot in any party. Like with all classes, they're also in for an overhaul come Dragonflight, and the good people over at Wowhead have datamined a load of abilities and talents that are likely intended for the new Monk talent trees.

RELATED LINKS: Best MMORPGs on PC, The best WoW addons, WoW Classic leveling guide

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:44 AM
     Fortnite map remakes sci-fi FPS Bioshock

The Fortnite map has undergone dozens of changes, especially with the Reality Tree doing its thing, but as well as Rocket League and classic boardgames, you can now experience the seminal sci-fi FPS Bioshock inside Epic's battle royale, thanks to one inspired fan creation.

RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:27 AM
     The best Two Point Campus upgrades and how to use Research Labs

Want to know what the best Two Point Campus upgrades are? As you progress through the management game's campaign, you'll soon unlock the ability to research upgrades for your university. These are generally items in existing rooms that you can then assign a janitor to, as long as they have the engineering skill, to improve their capabilities.

The best Two Point Campus upgrades are the Omni-Cure, Training Pod, Lectern, and Research Hub. These allow you to treat your sick undergrads faster to improve their happiness, train your teachers quickly, gather research points more efficiently, and ensure students get better grades from lessons whenever they're in a lecture theatre. Other upgrades are too subject-specific or, in the case of the Green Screen, a little bit niche to warrant your attention.

RELATED LINKS: Two Point Campus review, Two Point Campus guide, Two Point Campus grades

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 8:12 AM
     Tower of Fantasy login queue compensation given to players

The Tower of Fantasy release date is here and players are diving onto the anime game in droves, causing a range of launch issues including lengthy login queues and disconnects. However, developer Hotta Studio says that it is on top of things and that most major issues are already resolved, so you should be able to download Tower of Fantasy on PC and play without trouble again - and it has already sent out compensation to players of the RPG game as thanks for their patience.

Drawing attention for its Genshin Impact-like presentation, Tower of Fantasy has garnered a large following already. The game hopes to stand out from its competitors with its in-depth custom character creator that allows players to make the anime protagonists of their dreams - even if those just end up being Genshin Impact characters.

This popularity led to reports of all servers quickly becoming full, with players eager to play being given queue times of over 20 hours to get in. Thankfully, developer Hotta Studio says that "at present, the problems relating to queuing, disconnection, and inability to register and login have all been fixed." It also adds that any other issues raised will be fixed in the coming days. We can confirm that we were able to successfully register an account, create a character, and play without issue - even on a server reporting queues.

RELATED LINKS: Tower of Fantasy codes, Tower of Fantasy characters, How to level up in Tower of Fantasy

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:26 PM
     GTA podium car: here's what vehicle you can win in GTA Online

What is the GTA podium car this week? GTA Online vehicles are expensive things, so we're happy to take a spin on the Diamond Casino's Lucky Wheel to get a discount. Winning isn't guaranteed, sure, but it isn't out of the question either. Look, we don't have a problem - leave it alone.

Finding out what the GTA Online podium car is simple enough - it's winning it that's the challenge. You can spin the Diamond Casino's Lucky Wheel once a day, and each Podium Car refreshes after seven days on a Thursday. Basically, you have seven shots to get the vehicle of that given week. If you own a Penthouse, you can spin it for free, but if you don't it's $500 a spin. Don't fret if you don't win, as you can try for something else.

You have a one in 20 chance of getting the podium vehicle, a car discount, or a mystery prize. There's a four in 20 chance of getting clothes, chips, and cash. Finally, there's a five in 20 chance of getting RP. On that note, here's everything you need to know about this week's GTA podium car.

RELATED LINKS: GTA 5 mods, GTA 6, Buy GTA V

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 7:57 AM
     This Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card screams kawaii

there's a new Nvidia RTX 3060 that's possibly one of the cutest parts ever. Featuring a pleasing two-tone shroud and an adorable teddy bear pattern, the entry-level GPU could be a perfect solution for anyone looking to build a kawaii ray tracing capable powerhouse.

RELATED LINKS: RTX 4000 - everything we know, GeForce Now RTX 3080 review, Best graphics card

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 7:57 AM
     Valorant Reaver 2.0 knife skin is half the price of the full bundle

Getting the best Valorant crosshair may be important, but for many flexing on opponents with awesome skins is a must - especially if you're using one of the new Reaver 2.0 cosmetics. If you're just looking to pick up the karambit-style knife from the new bundle, though, it'll set you back more than half the price of the full thing, and fans aren't happy.

RELATED LINKS: Valorant characters: all agents and abilities, Valorant tier list, Valorant crosshair codes

PCGamesN Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:33 AM
     Call of Duty: Warzone meta potentially disrupted by new STG loadout

The Call of Duty: Warzone meta has recently been dominated by weapons like the KG-M40 and H4 Blixen, but as we await the multiplayer beta for Modern Warfare 2, a new STG-44 loadout could invade the FPS battle royale's S-tier.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone loadouts, Best AR in Warzone , The best guns in Warzone

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:38 PM
    

This is a bit different from what we normally cover, but I was going to order this for myself and thought it might be of interest to you, dear reader, as well. Anyway, you can get ten years' worth of AA batteries - 100 in total! - for just £13 at Amazon right now. This normally costs £18, so that's a nice little savings - and of course it's far cheaper per item than buying batteries in smaller packs.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:22 PM
    

The Crucial X8 is our favourite portable SSD, thanks to its compact protective frame, convenient USB-A or USB-C connection and excellent performance. It's capable of transfer speeds up to 1050MB/s, minimising the time it takes to copy files to and from the drive, and offers low enough access times that you can easily run games from it too. It normally costs around £85, but today it's dropped to a historic low price of £77 - a great value for a portable NVMe SSD offering this level of performance.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:07 PM
    

Free-to-play battle royale brawler Rumbleverse is now available on the Epic Games Store. It comes with two additional modes not seen in the pre-launch playtests: the chance to pair up with a pal in Duos and a sort of free roam practice mode called Playground.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:59 AM
    

You knew it would happen. First the wound opened and sprayed you with viscera, then the skin peeled back to raw flesh, and this next step was bound to happen one day. Yet even as the lump shifted beneath your wrist, and you knew it was worming its way free, maybe it wouldn't? Maybe it would be fine? Maybe it would stay there. Please, let it stay there. You can't deal with losing it now. Oh god, let it stay there. Not now. Please, not now. But it happened (of course it did!). And you know what? You're okay. It wasn't the end of the world.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:47 AM
    

Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered is landing on PC, and it's pretty good! Co-developers Insomniac Games and Nixxes, who spoke to me this week about the port's development, have also taken the care to festoon this version of the open-world crim-puncher with various Windows-exclusive features. These span enhanced ray traced reflections and ultrawide monitor support to both Nvidia DLSS and (surprisingly, given it wasn't in the initial PC features trailer) AMD FSR 2.0, adding to a list of visual options that already stretches into the sky like a Manhattan high rise. Let's take a look, then, at how Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered performs on PC – as well as the best settings to keep it swingin' real smooth like.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:35 AM
    

Free-to-play gacha MMO Tower Of Fantasy was struggling with server issues after it lauched yesterday, but - touch wood - no more. The developers say that these are now fixed and that players should find it easier to log in and play. They've also said there's more fixes planned for the next couple of days.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:00 AM
    

Welcome once again to The Electronic Wireless Show podcast. As a counterpoint to the episode on the nicest blokes to hang out with in games, we've decided to talk about our most hated NPCs (a bonus prize to anyone who can guess which is the one we all say first). It's an interesting one to discuss, because the line between intentionally annoying and unintentionally annoying can be very thin. Plus everyone tends to find different things annoying. Disclaimer: you are not annoying, any similarities you have to characters we find annoying are coincidental.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:09 AM
    

Alien planet exploring Metroidvania Axiom Verge 2 came out a year ago, meaning its time as an Epic Games Store exclusive is up. Protagonist Indra and her drone buddy celebrate their release anniversary by grappling their way over to Steam today.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 11, 2022 7:40 AM
    

MMO creature battle 'em up Temtem has hatched some details on what to expect when it hits its 1.0 release next month. A new trailer gives details on the island known as "Tamer's Paradise," which hosts a bunch of challenges geared towards end-game players.

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Twinfinite Thursday, August 11, 2022 1:48 PM
     If you're wanting to switch servers in Tower of Fantasy then you're out of luck.

Twinfinite Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:19 PM
     The Jordan Challenge seems to test if you've got what it takes.

Twinfinite Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:15 PM
     Learn how you can resolve the login error of Tower of Fantasy.

Twinfinite Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:01 PM
     FIFA 23 is making huge changes to FUT, here's what you'll need to know.

Twinfinite Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:59 AM
     Creative Assembly released a new video ofgame Total War: Warhammer 3, showing off the map of the Immortal Empires expansion.

Twinfinite Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:50 AM
     These are the best builds in Cult of the Lamb

Twinfinite Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:46 AM
     FIFA 23 Ultimate Team is making some big changes.

Twinfinite Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:43 AM
     On the bright side, the Dead by Daylight servers don't go down too often.

Twinfinite Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:17 AM
     Naughty Dog released another comparison video pitching the graphics of The Last of Us Part 1 on PS5 against The Last of Us Remastered on PS4

Twinfinite Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:05 AM
     Wondering if you can add Cult of the Lamb to your physical collection of games? Here's everything we know about physical editions of Cult of the Lamb

Twinfinite Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:58 AM
     Combining Fortnite and Dragon Ball Z is the best idea.

Twinfinite Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:54 AM
     Here are the three multiplayer modes you can play in Kirby's Dream Buffet. The game will release on the eShop next week.

Twinfinite Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:43 AM
     Bandai Namco released a trailer of the upcoming fighting game JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R, showing one of its characters.

Twinfinite Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:40 AM
     Your one-stop shop for everything about Tower of Fantasy server status!

Twinfinite Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:20 AM
     Idea Factory International announced that Hyperdimension Neptunia: Sisters vs Sisters will be released in the west.

Twinfinite Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:16 AM
     Valberry locations in Genshin Impact and fairly plentiful.

Twinfinite Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:12 AM
     The best adult PS4 games you can play right now!

Twinfinite Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:02 AM
     SWTOR's 7.1 patch notes have been unveiled.

Twinfinite Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:50 AM
     Adding friends in Tower of Fantasy is super easy.

Twinfinite Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:35 AM
     Here's everything you need to know about The Endless in The Sandman.

Siliconera Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:00 PM
    

Genshin Impact Anime teaser

HoYoVerse is teasing the upcoming Genshin Impact update with some animated goodness. A new Genshin Impact anime trailer stars the characters of Sumeru. It's a brief montage, but also a departure from the usual practice of using in-engine CG and 3D models for cinematics. It also features many of the characters introduced individually as part of the promotional buildup to Sumeru.

Check it out below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZEpU-DbzZU

The Genshin Impact anime trailer for Sumeru shows off brief glimpses of the Traveler (Aether) and Paimon, as well as the Sumeru characters Tighnari, Collei, Alhaitham, Dori, Cyno, Dehya, Nilou, and Nahida. The trailer itself is narrated by Nahida. In English, Nahida is voiced by Kimberly Anne Campbell, who provided the voice of Nagatoro from Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro. In Japanese, she's voiced by Yukari Tamura, who also voices Qiqi, as well as Suzuha from Steins;Gate. 

In her narration, Nahida emphasizes that everything in this world "runs on a loop". She challenges the Traveler to find the truth underneath the complexities of Sumeru (and Teyvat). She also refers to herself as "just the moon", with an unnamed "Sun" having long gone. Based on information from last month's Sumeru preview, she may be referring to the previous Dendro Archon, who established the systems that run Sumeru in the present.

Genshin Impact is available on iOS, Android, PS4, PS5, and PC. The Sumeru update, version 3.0, is coming soon.

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Siliconera Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:00 AM
    

Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Festival

The Kirby 30th anniversary music festival will be available to stream worldwide. The live stream event will start on August 11, 2022, at 6 PM Japan Time (2 AM PST / 11 AM CEST), and will be available via the official Kirby YouTube channel. The video will be available to watch for free. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

The Kirby anniversary music festival is a single-day music event where 35 musicians will perform various songs from the Kirby franchise. The songs will cover several different genres, including big band jazz. The event will also feature a large LED screen that will show Kirby dancing to the rhythm of the song. Notably, the Kirby YouTube account will reportedly archive the live stream for viewers to watch at a later date.

In-person tickets are already sold out and are separated into two showing times. The first show runs from 12:30 PM, and the second show runs from 6 PM Japan Time. Event merchandise includes light-up wands, keychains, and plushies featuring a dancing Kirby as well as other jazz-themed characters.

You can check out the Kirby 30th anniversary music festival live stream in the video below:

https://youtu.be/zJoBSUoZjpw

As an added bonus, the Kirby Twitter account also shared a code for Kirby and the Forgotten Land to commemorate the event. Inputting the code "MUSICFEST" will provide players with 300 coins, as well as a Maxim Tomato.

The Kirby 30th anniversary music festival starts on August 11, 2022, at 6 PM Japan Time (2 AM PST / 11 AM CEST). The live stream is available to watch on the Kirby YouTube channel.

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Siliconera Thursday, August 11, 2022 8:00 AM
    

Final Fantasy XIV's summer event, the 2022 FFXIV Moonfire Faire, is live now. The event began on August 10, 2022, and will run through August 26, 2022. As with other instances of the seasonal celebration, participants will win some free clothing to use for their glamour sets. They'll also come away with a hot new piece of outdoor furniture, perhaps to warm cold nights in Ishgard.

Players can start the FFXIV Moonfire Faire 2022 quest by speaking to the NPC Mayaru Moyaru, located in Limsa Lominsa. He's on the Upper Decks, hanging out at the plaza near the Aftcastle Aethernet point. Concluding the quest line gives players a five-piece set of "Summer Sunset" gear set. There's one piece for each main armor slot, and each has a low level requirement, making them suitable only for cosmetic glamours.

The Summer Sunset Bandana gives players a festive headscarf with gold patterns. The Summer Sunset Beach Cover-up is a shirt-like beach garment that's meant to hang open. On male characters the piece shows a set of beach jewelry, and on female characters it shows a bikini top. The cover-up itself has similar gold patterns on the design. The Summer Sunset Wrist Torques add extra bracelet accessories. The Summer Sunset Bottoms display as a set of patterned beach pants on males, and bikini bottoms on females. Finally, the Summer Sunset sandals go on the feet. All the pieces are dyeable.

Check out shots of it, and the furniture piece, the Summer Bonfire, in the gallery.

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Final Fantasy XIV is available on PC, PS4, and PS5. The FFXIV Moonfire Faire 2022 runs until August 26, 2022.

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Siliconera Thursday, August 11, 2022 7:00 AM
    

For those suffering in the summer heat, Scathach Skadi has a present: the Arctic Summer World summer event is now underway in the Japanese edition of Fate/Grand Order. This event is only available in the Japanese server of the game for now. Arctic Summer World will run from August 10 until August 31, 2022.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DqQOFrkVxs

The free Servant for Arctic Summer World is one of the Valkyrie sisters. You can choose the swimsuit version of either Ortlinde, Hildr, or Thrud; they all have the same stats so the choice falls on whose aesthetic you prefer. Swimsuit Valkyrie is an Assassin. You can also unlock alternate skins for them that make them look like a whole different Valkyrie. For example, Ortlinde comes with a Geirskogul Spiritron Dress.

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As of the time of writing, Swimsuit Gareth (Saber) and Lady Avalon (Pretender) are on the banner. Other Servants who will appear later include swimsuit versions of Ibuki Doji (Berserker), Wu Zetian (Caster), Scathach Skadi (Ruler), and Utsumi Erice (Avenger). You can also get swimsuit outfits for Yan Qing, Ashiya Douman, and Asclepius.

Arctic Summer World plays in a similar way to other events in Fate/Grand Order. As this is a theme park, you need to improve the various areas to get more customers. The more customers appear, the more rewards you can get. Rewards include Command Codes, QP, and materials.

Fate/Grand Order is readily available on mobile devices worldwide, but the Arctic Summer World event is only on the Japanese server. The global server is currently running the Ooku rerun event.

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Siliconera Thursday, August 11, 2022 6:00 AM
    

Splatoon 3 Deep Cut

Nintendo's Splatoon 3 Direct ended with confirmation of a new set of hosts. Replacing the Off The Hook duo of Marina and Pearl is a new trio: Deep Cut. The group calls the Splatlands their turf, and runs the Anarchy Splatcast, the in-game news broadcast.

Like Off The Hook, and The Squid Sisters before them, Deep Cut trio is a group of popstar performers: Shiver, Frye, and Big Man. They'll deliver Splatoon 3 news each day when players log in or in the background on players' "Sea-cucumber Phones". This includes information about in-game events and the map rotation for each mode. They'll also perform during Splatfests, which return to provide periodic bursts of community competitive chaos.

Check out a video of Deep Cut's Splatoon 3 Splatfest performance from the Direct Broadcast. They're performing the song "Anarchy Rainbow".

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

Besides the addition of Deep Cut as hosts, Splatoon 3 Splatfests also changed a bit in format. Previously, Splatfests presented the community with a binary choice, such as "Ketchup vs. Mayonnaise". Now, since Deep Cut is a trio, Splatfests are a three-way match, presenting three options for players to align with. These choices will be introduced during the Splatcast when Splatfest time rolls around. One example lays out the options as Rock, Paper, or Scissors. Splatfests will then play out in combat. The first half of a Splatfest follows the usual pattern of 4-on-4 Turf War matches between the colors. Then things change up for the second half. In the second half, three teams will be present on the field. The leading team has four members, while two members each from the trailing teams arrive. With the leading team placed in the center, they need to defend their territory from both sides, as the losing teams can cooperate to bring the leading team down.

Splatoon 3 launches on September 9, 2022 on Nintendo Switch. The world premiere Splatfest kicks off on August 27, 2022. Check out more about the game's new locale, Splatsville.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, August 11, 2022 1:00 PM
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:15 PM
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:45 AM
     Cod Black Ops 4 Leak Campaign Mode / solider looking up at skyIt's hard to make a Call of Duty game that doesn't sell, but that doesn't mean fans can't be disappointed with it. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 was released almost four years ago, and it did so without a single-player campaign. That was a sore spot for many players, and now, we might have some new information about what the narrative campaign of Black Ops 4 might have looked like. The leaked details come from user Purpletoaster20 on the GamingLeaksAndRumours subreddit (found by Resetera), so take the following with a grain of salt. The user claims that their information was obtained by talking to people with "inside knowledge."   The original campaign was reportedly called Career and would have taken place after Call of Duty: Black Ops III, in the year 2070. It revolved around the concept of multiple climate catastrophes and a pandemic diminishing global resources to a dangerous degree and therefore causing something called "The Year of Chaos." It had potential The s...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:45 AM
     Temtem Trailer LaunchTemtem recently got a new trailer, revealed by developer Crema detailing new features as the game comes into the launch period. Temtem will officially launch on September 6 on the Humble Store and Steam. The game tasks you with fighting the evil Clan Belsoto while capturing Temtems along the way. It plays much like Pokémon, with each captured monster being able to level, be bred, and be optimized for maximum stats. Up to this point, Temtem has been playable in early access, and now that it is launching officially there have been many revealed features. The new trailer showcases new locations, the final island of the Airborne Archipelago, as well as Tamer's Paradise.   Besides new locations, the trailer also gives a look into various combat modes, as well as premium items from the in-game shop (yes, microtransactions). There is also going to be "seasons" in Temtem, which just means there will be a battle pass that updates periodically with new items for each seas...

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, August 11, 2022 2:00 PM
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, August 11, 2022 1:00 PM
     Pokemon Legends: Arceus is set in the old times in the Pokemon world at a time when it was rare to find harmony between people and Pokemon. Set in the land of the Hisui region, known as the Sinnoh region in modern times, you'll join the Galaxy Expedition Team (or just Galaxy Team for short) […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:00 PM
     Team Cherry's Metroidvania action-adventure game, Hollow Knight, follows the journey of a nameless warrior called the Knight as he travels through Hallownest which is now a kingdom in ruins because of a supernatural disease. As the Knight journeys through Hallownest, he will be able to unlock new abilities, spells, and charms that will help him […]

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, August 11, 2022 6:09 AM
     Probably one of the biggest titles to come out on the Nintendo Switch was Splatoon 2, and we're set to come back to the world of ink and colors with Splatoon 3. Just in, Nintendo has held a Direct event for the game, and we finally have a release date. As officially announced, Splatoon 3 […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, August 11, 2022 1:54 PM
    

Eclipse forces Operators into partial darkness as they venture into three sub-zone

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