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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 22, 2023 7:41 AM
     Here's how the Resident Evil 4 remake is upgrading a true classic

There's a reason Resident Evil 4 is still talked about to this day. The game marked a massive departure from the traditional Resident Evil formula, heralding a new approach to survival horror from which developers have been taking inspiration for years since. It's slick, scary, and as fun to play now as it was when it was first released.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 22, 2023 7:29 AM
     Counter-Strike 2 release date speculation, skins, news, and leaks

Rumours about the Counter-Strike 2 release date - and the game itself - are rampant, spurred by recent leaks claiming the game exists and is in development. While usually this would need to be taken with a huge pinch of salt, there are a number of reasons to believe these Counter-Strike 2 leaks are credible.

CSGO may be considered among the best PC games for some, but it is a decade old now, and there haven't been any significant updates for a while. Is this because they've been working on Counter-Strike 2 to try and take the crown of the best FPS games? Quite possibly, if these leaks are to be believed. Here's everything we know about the Counter-Strike 2 release date, leaks, skins, news, and more.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 22, 2023 7:21 AM
     All Hogwarts Legacy beasts and where to find them

Want to know about all of the Hogwarts Legacy beasts? If you've seen trailers for the latest game in the Harry Potter universe, chances are you've seen some of the many magical creatures you can give a peaceful home to. Creatures as small as a Niffler, as tall as the Graphorn, or as mysterious as a Unicorn, can all have a chance to escape the harsh realities of the outside world and live in peace.

Accessed via the Hogwarts Legacy Room of Requirement, the Vivarium is a serene garden where you can keep some of these fantastic beasts as pets. It's just one of the many places you can explore within the expansive Hogwarts Legacy map. Depending on which house you are sorted into, you can access one of the many Hogwarts Legacy common rooms to chill out and relax after hours of playing the main campaign. However, nothing is more relaxing than playing ball with an adorable Mooncalf, so we encourage you to take some time away from blasting dark wizards away and instead take care of these Hogwarts Legacy beasts, including special shiny creatures - if you're lucky.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 22, 2023 7:22 AM
     Apex Legends season 17 release date, season 16 end date, new character

Looking for the Apex Legends season 17 release date? If you've mined everything that season 16 has to offer, collected all there is to collect, and ranked up countless wins, it might be time to look forward to what's next. While we're still a way off the next season, there are plenty of potential new inclusions to get excited about.

While season 16 of the free PC game revamped the way each Legend is categorised with the improved class system, it didn't introduce a new character. We're hoping that the next Apex Legends season will give us someone new to play with, and some exciting limited-time modes to take our minds off the ranked battle royale grind.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 22, 2023 7:10 AM
     All Hogwarts Legacy spells list and the best ones for combat

Wondering which Hogwarts Legacy spells you can cast in the halls of the famous school? Spellcasting is one of the biggest draws of attending Hogwarts - that and getting into magical mischief - so which spells will we be able to use in Hogwarts legacy, and how will spellcasting and combat work?

Counting all contextual spells, there are 31 learnable Hogwarts Legacy spells. Of these 31 spells, you can allocate 23 to up to four different spell slots, which you can get by unlocking the relevant Hogwarts Legacy talents with points earned by leveling up to the max level cap. Learning the spells in the open-world game will happen either by attending class, as a reward for completing assignments or learned during main story missions. Here is everything you need to know about them.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 22, 2023 7:06 AM
     Minecraft is about to get a new boss says Mojang – and a villager

It's been almost a year since one of the toughest new bosses, The Warden, was introduced to Minecraft. But now Mojang - with the help of one kindly, but slightly confused villager - seems to confirm that a whole-new boss enemy will shortly be making its way to the definitive building game, possibly to coincide with the Minecraft 1.20 release date.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 22, 2023 7:04 AM
     Best Hogwarts Legacy talents and builds

The best Hogwarts Legacy talents improve your character in the open-world RPG, give you a better chance of succeeding at school, and thwarting whatever menace that may be in your way. The wizarding game has many avenues of improvement, from upgrading your abilities to acquiring new equipment and improving your Talents.

Character growth is one of the primary aspects of an RPG game - going on a journey with your creation, not only from a story perspective but your abilities too. But how do you unlock talents, how do they improve Hogwarts Legacy spells and potions to make your character more powerful, and which ones are the best?

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 22, 2023 7:03 AM
     Genshin Impact 3.6 release date, livestream, characters, and more

Want to know the Genshin Impact 3.6 release date? It feels like the 3.5 release date has barely settled before we're looking ahead to new character banners and events.

The Genshin Impact 3.5 update was a little lacklustre due to the disappointing release of Dehya's banner, the five-star Pyro DPS character who failed to break the top ranks of our Genshin Impact tier list. With the rumour of a new map and the potential of the Fontaine region and Hydro Archon on the horizon, we might not have long to wait for the Genshin Impact 4.0 release date to one of the best free PC games.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 22, 2023 6:56 AM
     The best crafting games on PC 2023

What are the best crafting games on PC? It's easy to mix these up with building games as they both involve an element of construction. The critical difference here, though, is that the best crafting games are all about making things like weapons or tools to help you survive in a harsh world, or thrive in a charming one.

Crafting games can be set in practically any type of environment, and from Minecraft to Elden Ring, even a lot of the best PC games around involve some form of crafting. That said, thanks to the genre's broad range, this list contains something for everyone, from some of the best open-world games, to - naturally - survival games, and even zombie games. So, whatever your preference you'll find something in this list of the best crafting games on PC.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 22, 2023 7:15 AM
     The best Fortnite skins

Want to know what the best Fortnite skins are? It's hard to believe it's been almost six years since the debut of Fortnite battle royale. Epic has rolled out iconic skins over the years and partnered with artists, movies, and TV shows to attract fans to the multiplayer game.

The range of Fortnite skins makes it one of the best battle royale games in gaming history, with each event and update bringing multiple skins to help cosmetic lovers stack up their inventory. From Winterfest celebrations to Ariana Grande's rift concert, there are skins for every occasion scattered across the best PC game's roster.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 22, 2023 6:54 AM
     Best Hogwarts Legacy mods 2023

If you're looking for the best Hogwarts Legacy mods, you're in luck. The wizarding world of Harry Potter is vast, and Portkey Games' offering looks to give players a full, rich Hogwarts experience. But what if you want to change something, or what if there are things you wish to add? Mods could be the way for you to put your own stamp on the game.

Open-world games are notorious for their mods. They give RPG games a second life once the main story is done and dusted and you've explored every inch of the world. Some of the best PC games have found a way to extend their life tenfold due to the inventiveness of their players. Which Hogwarts Legacy mods will you use to leave your mark on the world of Harry Potter?

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 22, 2023 6:31 AM
     The best Minecraft seeds 2023

The best Minecraft seeds cater to a number of requirements, like easy-access strongholds for speedrunning, beautiful landscapes for building, or rare structures for looting. As you can read at the bottom of this guide if you're new to them, seeds are codes that Minecraft uses to generate worlds for you, so even though new worlds are randomly generated, you can rebuild in the same ones over and over again.

Of course you can leave your world generation completely up to fate, but if you're unlucky, you could spend hours looking for a Minecraft ancient city, desert temples, your favourite Minecraft biomes, and other desirable features. Over a decade on, Minecraft remains one of the best PC games around, so you don't want to waste time on a bad seed, you'd much rather spawn straight into a stunning landscape with a Minecraft village to get the best experience possible. So, here are just a few of the best Minecraft seeds for March 2023. Keep reading to the bottom if you need some help entering these seeds in-game.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 22, 2023 6:32 AM
     All Destiny 2 Lightfall Exotics, listed

Wondering about the new Destiny 2 Lightfall Exotics? No need to fiddle through your collections - we have a full list of all the new Exotic guns and armour pieces that await you in the latest expansion.

If you're wondering where you'll find these golden goodies, we can help with that too. Generally, new Exotic armour pieces are earned through completing Destiny 2 Legendary Lost Sectors, while newer Exotic guns tend to be linked to quests - more on all that below. Older Exotics, both weapons and armour, can be bought from Xur, drop from certain activities or, if you're very lucky, just while you're out in the world. Read on for a full list of every new Exotic in Destiny 2's Lightfall expansion - on which point, note that you'll need to own the Lightfall expansion to have access to these.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 22, 2023 6:37 AM
     Best gaming mouse 2023

Picking up the best gaming mouse for your setup matters, and the right reliable rodent could improve your PC gaming experience tenfold. Whether you're into fast-paced first-person shooters or slow-burning strategy games, expert brands like Logitech, Razer, Corsair, SteelSeries, and HyperX offer solutions that'll match your other desktop peripherals.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 22, 2023 6:56 AM
     Best Steam Deck microSD card 2023

Popping the best Steam Deck microSD card into Valve's handheld gaming PC opens up a world of possibilities, regardless of which model you've gone for. After all, even the 512GB version will only just fit Call of Duty: Warzone, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Assassin's Creed: Valhalla before it struggles with storage. Fortunately, there's no need to swap out the best SSD for a bigger one, as it's pretty easy to expand storage with a trusty microSD card. Simply pop open the slot on the bottom and stick up to 1TB from Samsung, SanDisk, or Lexar.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 22, 2023 5:49 AM
     Battlefield's best ever campaigns are being delisted by EA

22/3/2023 EA has updated its announcement, saying that Mirror's Edge will in fact not be delisted from digital stores. "An earlier version of this announcement included Mirror's Edge. That was an error. We currently have no plans to remove Mirror's Edge from digital storefronts," the company says. Original story below:

The best Battlefield campaigns, Bad Company and Bad Company 2, will very shortly no longer be available to buy, alongside cult FPS game Mirror's Edge, as EA plans to delist the games from digital sale ahead of shuttering their online services later this year. Battlefield 1943 will also be pulled, meaning none of these classic shooters will be available any more on Steam, the Epic Games Store, or other respective digital platforms.


Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 22, 2023 7:26 AM
    

Doki Doki Literature Club was already scary enough for a dating sim, but our Graham has found something just as creepy. Tax Heaven 3000 is an upcoming dating sim that apparently prepares your US federal tax returns and asks you for personal information like your social security number - all while giving you a cheerful waifu to romance. Her name's - wait for it - Iris. As in the IRS, aka the government branch responsible for taxes. Sigh.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 22, 2023 6:24 AM
    

The studio behind Mutant Year Zero: Road To Eden - The Bearded Ladies - have announced a release date for their next game: May 23rd. Miasma Chronicles is another post-apocalyptic tactical RPG, but this time it replaces the anthropomorphic pigs with a friendly robot - who the trailer refers to as your big brother, I should add. Spiritually rather than biologically, of course. If you're not sold yet, Miasma Chronicles will be showing up to tomorrow's Future Games Show.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 22, 2023 6:24 AM
    

The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition launched to entirely deserved incredulity over its dire performance problems, PC version included. Low framerates, stuttering, lighting glitches, texture popping, wonky shaders... if you could think of a technical woe, it was probably already undermining this remaster's efforts to rework and enhance the original RPG's visuals.

Publishers Private Division have since promised a series of updates to get the Spacer's Choice Edition up to code, with the first of these – v1.1 – releasing late last week. I've given it a test on various graphics cards and credit where it's due, it has bumped up general performance significantly, although many broken parts remain unmended.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 22, 2023 5:00 AM
    

In our sixth episode, the Indiescovery gang belatedly turn our attention to the question of just what the heck we're doing here anyway. The issue of "what makes an indie game an indie game?" is full of twists and turns, and nobody has ever really come up with an answer that covers all the bases. Lucky for us, that's not really what we're talking about here, although we do use that as a jumping-off point for our chat.

Instead, we try to come up with an Indiescovery Manifesto, one that will guide us in the future when we're thinking about what games we ought to cover on the pod. We achieve this through a lively discussion that mainly involves me playing devil's advocate by throwing out ridiculous edge cases until Rachel and Liam want to break down and weep. (What can I say, I never saw a fence I didn't want to touch just to see if it's electrified.)

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Gamer Empire Wednesday, March 22, 2023 5:00 AM
     In Minecraft, a boat is a small entity you can ride for fast water travel. Although it provides more benefits besides traveling, the boat doesn't look good at all. Recommended Read: Dock Design Ideas for Minecraft Builds That's why in this article, we'll look at some of the best Minecraft boat design ideas so you can improve your ocean journey experience! We'll cover from small, simple boat designs to advanced ones, including pirate, mangrove, and even Viking boats. It's worth noting that those boat design ideas are purely for decoration purposes. You can't actually ride them but rather the regular […]

Gamer Empire Wednesday, March 22, 2023 4:46 AM
     Rust can be a very unforgiving game for beginners and players that haven't opened it up in a while. As the game constantly evolves, you will need to learn new things every day. New mechanics are coming in every day, but you will usually have to do the same thing every time a server gets wiped. Recommended Read: How to Invite People to Team in Rust The start of the game, when you spawn on the beach, can be one of the most important moments in your playthrough. This will decide if you continue playing until the wipe or if […]

Gamer Empire Wednesday, March 22, 2023 4:35 AM
     The Teams system is Rust is incredibly useful to tell which players are your friends and which ones are your enemies. If you are in a team with someone, their name will appear green, and you can easily tell that they are not someone random. Recommended Read: How to Water Plants in Rust To invite people to your team in Rust, you will first need to have a team. You can easily create a team from the inventory menu or the options menu on consoles. Then, just approach the person you want to invite and interact with them to get […]

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, March 22, 2023 5:16 AM
     Starfinder, the popular science-fantasy roleplaying game by Paizo, is making its epic comics debut in Angels of the Drift! The tabletop innovator's other smash hit game and mythos is coming to comic books for the first time ever, and it's being written by James L. Sutter, the key developer of Paizo's hit science fantasy RPG. …