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PCGamesN Monday, October 10, 2022 7:23 AM
     The best free VPNs for PC in 2022

If you want the benefits of a VPN, but don't have the room in your budget for another subscription, you'll probably be happy to discover the best free VPNs. There are a wealth of free options available from a wide range of providers, but it's worth keeping in mind that they won't be quite as robust as their paid counterparts.

Of course, before diving into the wonderful world of free VPNs, it's important to learn how each works before trusting it with your data. Naturally, even if a VPN is free, it still costs its provider money to run, so it's important to identify any potential hidden costs or caveats associated with seemingly free services. This includes agreeing to your gaming PC becoming an exit node for other users, intrusive browser ads, and the risk of your data being logged and sold to third parties.

That said, there are still free VPNs out there that can provide a great service without paying any high VPN costs. While you'll still need to pay to experience the best VPN subscription and all its intrinsic benefits, you should still be able to find a good balance between usability and security when using a free version of a VPN. We've got a good VPN for streaming here, and services that are well optimised for a number of different uses.

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PCGamesN Monday, October 10, 2022 7:18 AM
     Best assault rifle Warzone: the top AR in Season 5 Reloaded

Trying to find the best assault rifle in Warzone? The assault rifle is the weapon type with the most variation between each gun. You've got fast-firing, highly mobile assault rifles like the Volk, to hard-hitting battle rifles like the NZ-41. To make things even more complicated, the gunsmith gives players the ability to equip up to ten weapon attachments, introducing hundreds of ways to build the best Warzone loadouts.

When you throw the weapons from Black Ops Cold War and Modern Warfare into the mix, it can be difficult to choose the best assault rifle in Warzone given the sheer amount of options. We've already broken down the best SMG in Warzone and the best sniper in Warzone, so it's time to run through arguably the most widely used weapon type in Call of Duty's battle royale.

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PCGamesN Monday, October 10, 2022 6:59 AM
     Valorant agent 21 has been tracked to Punjab, India

Leaks regarding Valorant agent 21 are plenty, all pointing toward a fugitive on the run with a valuable artefact. Cypher, Fade, and some of the FPS game's other characters have been on his trail for weeks, but REALM hasn't made the job easier. Both REALM and Kingdom Corporation have been working night and day to catch the mysterious renegade who might join Valorant's coveted Protocol.

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PCGamesN Monday, October 10, 2022 7:17 AM
     Halo mod turns concept art weapon into the real deal

A brand new Halo mod for 2010 FPS game Halo: Reach turns a piece of concept art into the real deal, as it adds a gun never seen in any of the games into Reach's campaign in Halo: The Master Chief Collection on PC.

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PCGamesN Monday, October 10, 2022 6:52 AM
     The best tower defense games on PC 2022

Looking for the best tower defense games on PC? For a time, the humble tower defense was one of the most popular genres out there. They may appear to be simple strategy games for more casual players, but fans would call them accessible tactical titles that require sharp reflexes, a sharper mind, and quick improvisation.

The approachability of tower defense games stems from how deceptively straightforward they are - at least to begin with. A horde of enemies comes from specific directions across a small arena, and the player has to improvise a set of appropriate defenses - using scant resources - to deal with them. Enemies become tougher and more numerous as the game progresses, but the player gets access to better equipment to deal with them too.

They're also highly addictive, which is why there remains a steady influx of tower defense titles - they even pop up in other genres too, such as the entertaining den defense minigame in Assassin's Creed Revelations. While the genre often veers towards smartphone and tablet gaming, there are still many fantastic tower defense games on PC right now. Here's the best of the best.


PCGamesN Monday, October 10, 2022 6:04 AM
     Classic FPS game Doom now runs on Notepad (seriously)

To add to the ever-expanding list of things that can run classic 1993 FPS game Doom, game developer Sam Chiet has managed to get the shooter running, at 60FPS, inside of Microsoft's Notepad software, because of course Doom has nowhere to go but up.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, October 10, 2022 7:08 AM
    

A release window for Nightdive Studios' long-in-development remake of sci-fi immersive sim System Shock has popped up on Steam, like a rogue AI on a futuristic space station terminal. Nightdive now appear to be aiming for a March 2023 release for System Shock, according to the game's recently updated Steam store page. Although there's nothing more than that, and Nightdive haven't announced anything themselves, it's a step forward for the game.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, October 10, 2022 6:59 AM
    

Every weekend, indie devs show off current work on Twitter's #screenshotsaturday tag. And every Monday, I bring you a selection of these snaps and clips. This week, my eye has been caught by sikk skateboarding faking, a good flying kick, and more than a few spoOoOoky games for the season.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, October 10, 2022 6:08 AM
    

The director of an upcoming movie based on Konami's survival horror Silent Hill series has seemingly confirmed that more than one new game is being worked on. Christophe Gans, who directed the iffy 2006 adaptation of Silent Hill and is working on a second film, spoke about his involvement with Konami on the series in a French language interview. The interview was picked up by fans on ResetEra, who translated Gans' comments.

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Twinfinite Monday, October 10, 2022 7:19 AM
     Modern Warfare 2 Beta Servers are online as of writing!

Twinfinite Monday, October 10, 2022 7:07 AM
     Here's today's Jumble answer!

Twinfinite Monday, October 10, 2022 6:54 AM
     Here's today's Byrdle answer for those who can't quite work it out.

Twinfinite Monday, October 10, 2022 6:42 AM
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Twinfinite Monday, October 10, 2022 3:25 AM
     Baela sends a raven to Daemon in episode 8, but what is she telling him?

Twinfinite Monday, October 10, 2022 3:24 AM
     A guide that explains whether or not King Viserys has a dragon in House of the Dragon.

Twinfinite Monday, October 10, 2022 3:24 AM
     A guide that explains what tea Alicent gave to Dyana in House of the Dragon.

Twinfinite Monday, October 10, 2022 1:32 AM
     Here's how to unlock golden guns in Overwatch 2.

Twinfinite Monday, October 10, 2022 1:03 AM
     What would it have been like if these were the final box art designs for the Legend of Zelda and Punch-Out!! on the NES?

Twinfinite Monday, October 10, 2022 12:54 AM
     Ever wondered what Overwatch 2 DPS character you are most like? take this quiz to find out!

Twinfinite Monday, October 10, 2022 12:07 AM
     King Durin gets upset at his son and rips off his crest. What does the crest represent?

Siliconera Monday, October 10, 2022 7:00 AM
    

genshin impact hyakunin ikki

Combat aficionados take note – the Hyakunin Ikki event will return once again in Genshin Impact. It will start on October 10 and last until October 24, 2022. As usual, rewards for participating in this event include Primogems, Mora, and Ascension materials. You have be over Adventure Rank 30 and need to have completed Archon Quest "Ritou Escape Plan."

Hyakunin Ikki is a recurring event in which you play through six different combat challenges. A new one unlocks every day. You can choose to bring trial characters or your own to form six teams of two characters. Every ten seconds, you can use Relay to switch your teams, cycling through them in a set order. Each team can only remain on the field for a certain amount of time before their performance drops. You gain rewards based on how many enemies you defeat. Hyakunin Ikki first appeared in Genshin Impact in Version 2.1 and it re-ran in Version 2.5.

Other events currently available in Genshin Impact Version 3.1 include the Weinlesfest in Mondstadt. This one is more character-focused, and includes plenty of mini-games to play in order to obtain Primogems. Aside from Hyakunin Ikki, Nilou's banner is on the horizon for Genshin Impact, and she will appear on October 14, 2022. Albedo will also be available at the same time. Hyakunin Ikki will offer the perfect chance to get free Primogems to pull for them.

Genshin Impact is readily available on PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. Hyakunin Ikki will start on October 10, 2022 for a limited time.

The post Hyakunin Ikki Will Appear in Genshin Impact 3.1 appeared first on Siliconera.


Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, October 10, 2022 3:30 AM
     It may be a while before we can get Blade back on the big screen, but the Daywalker is set to be a playable character in the upcoming Marvel's Midnight Suns. Just in, we have a gameplay showcase for Blade, and his skillset is revealed to depend a lot on bleeding his enemies and getting […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, October 10, 2022 2:36 AM
     Mortal Kombat had helped define the 90s, and thirty years later, Liu Kang, Scorpion, Johnny Cage, Sonya Blade, and more are still kicking but onscreen. The game has just celebrated it's 30-year anniversary, and we have a new video marking the major milestone. Watch this: 30 Years of Kombat, Fatalities, Friendships, and Victories! Join us […]

Pivotal Gamers Monday, October 10, 2022 4:36 AM
     What's up folks? Giveaway Of The Day is giving you the opportunity to win on Obelixes Tower Defense. Their message follows. Obelixes Tower Defense is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Obelixes Tower Defense Welcome in this tower defense game, welcome in Obelixes Tower Defense. In this game, you have to stop waves ...