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Kotaku Wednesday, June 28, 2023 9:00 AM
    

We recently ranked the mainline single-player Final Fantasy games, and noted just how much the series changed and experimented with its formula along the way. The series' propensity for reinvention is why people are so divided on what even defines a Final Fantasy game.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 9:47 AM
     Intel Arc A770 Limited Edition GPU is no more

Intel has released a Product Change Notification for its Arc A770 GPU. The key piece of news is that the pixel pusher is set to be discontinued. While this sparked frenzied discussion earlier in the week that the Arc A770 was a goner, it turns out it's only Intel's self-made Arc A770 Limited Edition that'll cease production.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 9:41 AM
     Microsoft will force Windows 11 Moment 3 on your PC next month

Microsoft's plan to supplement its annual mega feature update (i.e. 21H2, 22H2, etc.) with more frequent feature drops dubbed 'Moments' is picking up pace. Windows 11 Moment 2 arrived in February, then we got Moment 3 last month. Well, some of us did. It turns out we'll all be getting it next month, anyway, whether we like it or not.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 9:15 AM
     What is a DDoS attack?

What is a DDoS attack? If you've been playing an online game and experienced high latency, or even a drop in connection, you might've been the victim of a DDoS attack. These incidents can be highly frustrating, and cause havoc on online games like Diablo 4 and Minecraft.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 9:14 AM
     ExpressVPN review

As well as being an avid gamer, I've worked in IT and cybersecurity for over 7 years, in roles in tech support, security consulting, and ethical hacking. Online privacy and security aren't just important to me, they've been the bulk of my career and I've seen the impacts of a lack of security first-hand. Lost data, stolen money, stolen identities – none of it is particularly fun.

Thankfully, there are some simple, common-sense tools available that can make it just that much harder for an attacker or thief to make you their next mark. An extremely effective line of defense that anyone can implement into their gaming workflow is a Virtual Private Network (VPN). ExpressVPN is one of the best gaming VPNs available today, and as well as protecting your data, it can give you access to regional-exclusive content in video games as well as streaming services when you're on holiday.

If you want to find out more about how the best VPN services like ExpressVPN work first, read our what is a VPN guide. We've also put together an ExpressVPN FAQ. I've been testing ExpressVPN for a little over two weeks for this review, but I have also been a previous customer of theirs for quite some time before this. Below, we'll help you to decide whether ExpressVPN is worth your money in 2023 (spoiler, yes it is).

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 9:00 AM
     League of Legends meets Fortnite in mysterious new Project Loki

Imagine dropping into League of Legends' Summoner's Rift, Fortnite-style. That, my friends, is what Project Loki will let you do. Created by the all-new Theorycraft games, whose star-studded roster includes Joe Tung, former-executive vice president of League of Legends and EP of Halo and Destiny, this innovative take on the classic MOBA experience hopes to inject some excitement into what remains a relatively stagnant genre.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 9:01 AM
     AEW Fight Forever review – WWE's schlocky rival

It's hard to write this AEW Fight Forever review without comparing present-day AEW as a company to how it was in the past. Not just because the game has video vignettes of abridged key moments in AEW's history but because of my personal consumption of professional wrestling. I've been in the audience to see AEW Dynamite in Long Island. I saw the spectacle of Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) crooning to the audience with a live band to celebrate - checks notes - himself. I've had and continue to have fun watching AEW Dynamite and the new Collision show, and at the time of writing, I'm itching to see dream matches in Forbidden Door 2023.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 8:58 AM
     How to disarm traps in Baldur's Gate 3

How do you disarm traps in Baldur's Gate 3? The world of BG3 is littered with dangers; you've got mad townsfolk, dragon-riding demons, and various sizes of flora and fauna ready to tear you limb from limb. The silent killer, however, is the humble trap - a hidden device that lies in wait for one of your party, snaring them, and most probably causing some serious damage.

Thankfully, there is a way to disarm these Baldur's Gate 3 traps should you be able to detect them before they go off, but it depends on your Baldur's Gate 3 class, as some characters just don't have the perception or the sleight of hand to pull off the delicate activity. Get up to speed with traps before the Baldur's Gate release date to ensure you won't fall foul of the hidden killer when the time comes.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 7:57 AM
     Overwatch 2 season 6 release date speculation, PvE mode, Flashpoint

When is the Overwatch 2 season 6 release date? Overwatch 2 looks to improve its offerings yet again for fans of the Blizzard game, and introduces new modes, features, a new hero, and updates with season six.

Whilst there is no set release date for Overwatch 2 season 6 just yet, we have looked into the game's past and speculated on when you can expect it to launch. Excitingly, there is also a new hero to discuss, and we're already wondering where they'll slot in our tier list, as well as how they'll perform in the new game modes Blizzard has planned.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 7:58 AM
     Honkai Star Rail next banner and 1.2 banner

What is the current and next Honkai Star Rail banner? If you want to acquire the best five-star characters for your team, then wishing on banners is your best bet. Banners rotate on a regular basis, so it can be difficult to decide whether to go all-in on the current banner or wait for the next one. Our banner schedule includes character speculation for the 1.2 update, and will ensure that no Stellar Jade goes to waste.

The Honkai Star Rail banner system almost entirely relies upon the luck of the draw, where you can trade in your hard-earned Star Rail passes for the opportunity to redeem the best Honkai Star Rail characters and Light Cones. If you're new to Hoyoverse's gacha-driven free PC games, our crash course to Honkai Star Rail Warps is invaluable for understanding banners and how they work, including the pity system. Now that we've got you up to speed, here's the lowdown for the current and next banner in Honkai Star Rail.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 7:43 AM
     New Resident Evil save room game sees the return of RE4's Merchant

Resident Evil inventory management has felt like a game within a game, a subtle yet challenging little puzzle whereby you need to maximize your ammunition and herb loadout, while still leaving space for key items. The Capcom survival horror game reached its item-screen apex with Resident Evil 4 and the iconic attaché case, inspiring Steam indie game Save Room, an entire puzzler based on squeezing every last thing possible into your hero's personal stockpile. Now, Save Room is getting a sequel, with Save Room The Merchant letting you barter, bargain, and haggle with the iconic RE4 Merchant.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 7:39 AM
     The Password Game is the internet's new unhinged obsession

The Password Game is probably the most absurd videogame I've ever seen, and everyone should be playing the free game right now. You're given the simple task of generating a secure password via in-game prompts, and what begins like any other password creation very quickly becomes about perfect chess moves, raising a chicken, and playing GeoGuessr.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 7:38 AM
     Grab one of the best RPG games of all time for free right now

Baldur's Gate 2 is a free game right now, letting you grab one of the best RPG games of all time at no cost if you're a subscriber to Amazon's Prime Gaming service. With the Baldur's Gate 3 release date lined up for August, you've got just enough time to learn all about its world and characters, including some that will be prominent in the sequel. With the original Baldur's Gate 2 Shadows of Amn campaign and its Throne of Bhaal expansion included, you won't want to miss out on this one.


PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 7:11 AM
     All GTA 5 cheats and codes June 2023

What are all the GTA cheats? How about codes, console commands, and phone numbers, too? We've scoured the internet to find every cheat code and console command you could need to get the most out of your GTA 5 experience, including all the GTA 5 car cheats.

This guide is your comprehensive hub for all the best and most handy cheats. So whether you're in dire need of a shortcut to skip to the good stuff on your 90th GTA 5 playthrough, or you're just bored and want to fly up into the sky, we've indexed and categorized every code in the game, alongside instructions on how to enter them. If you're looking to get ahead of the competition in multiplayer literally, we've got a list of the fastest GTA 5 cars to enjoy in this most popular of open-world games.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 7:08 AM
     Steam Deck hits 10k compatible games but there are plenty more to go

The Steam Deck has been out for a little over a year, but in that short time frame, we've seen a growing number of games get Valve's official compatibility stamp. Over the past few months, the number of Steam Deck games has increased by the thousands, but there's still a large amount of games from Steam's vast library that are yet to be reviewed.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 6:59 AM
     Blue Protocol release date, gameplay, story, and news

What is the Blue Protocol release date? The free-to-play game comes hot on the heels of the JRPG successes of Genshin Impact and Tower of Fantasy, adds an MMO angle, and is being developed by Bandai Namco, which sounds like a recipe for success.

Combining aspects from the best Genshin-like JRPG games, MMO games, and action-adventure games, there are high expectations for Blue Protocol - especially given the two massive studios behind it. Our first glimpse of the free-to-play game didn't disappoint, so when is the Blue Protocol release date and what do we know about the game so far?

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 6:50 AM
     Evade codes June 2023

June 28, 2023: Checked for any new Evade codes from various sources. All current codes still work.

What are the current Evade codes? If you're a fan of horror-based Roblox games, then you may want to check out Evade. You need to flee from the pursuing image files before they catch you. These terrifying images take many forms, including Freedy Fazbear, Sans, and even the Angry Videogame Nerd. The better you perform, the more currency you can get to buy items to help you in the next game.

As a horror game with no gacha system, there aren't all that many new Evade codes. From what we can tell, new codes come once in a blue moon, so you may miss out when they are announced. There are plenty of other Roblox games that do have codes, so you might want to grab some free stuff by entering Project Slayers codes, Striker Odyssey codes, and Motorcycle Mayhem codes in-game.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 6:46 AM
     PLS Donate codes June 2023

June 28, 2023: We've confirmed that all active PLS Donate codes still work.

What are the new PLS Donate codes? This donation simulator is a big hit on the Roblox platform, chiefly because it's one of the few games where you're in with a real chance to earn free Robux. Setting up a donation stand is simple enough, but standing out from the crowd is essential if you want to entice big donors. That's where PLS Donate codes come in handy.

Our up-to-date list of PLS Donate codes includes the Giftbux you need to customize your donation stand and a few items to trade in return for a donation. PLS Donate is one of the best Roblox games if you're looking to stock up on Robux, so be sure to get ahead of the economic curve and redeem these PLS Donate codes. We've also got a collection of Roblox promo codes, as well as the best Roblox music codes if you fancy firing up some tunes while working your stand.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 6:43 AM
     How to rest in Baldur's Gate 3

How do you rest in Baldur's Gate 3? Dealing with mind-flayers, running errands for everyone in town, and trudging from one beautiful expanse to the next; it's tiring work, and eventually, you and your party are going to have to stop and take a breather. Resting in BG3 takes two forms; long and short, with each having its own advantages that will help you take on the world-ending threat with as much vigor as physically possible.

The Baldur's Gate 3 release date is hurtling ever closer, and it's shaping up to be a bright spot in what is an already packed year. Make sure you're well-rested and adequately prepared for the adventure ahead with our BG3 races guide and our BG3 classes guide - both key elements in creating the ideal character.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 6:32 AM
     Terraria 1.4.5 update unveils crossover with Steam's best roguelike

The Terraria 1.4.5 update is looking mighty fine, as the game's creator reveals its hotly anticipated crossover with the best roguelike game on Steam. The next, and possibly final, Terraria update (for real this time) has joined hands with Dead Cells, having already brought its Guide NPC and the Starfury sword to the run-based platformer. Now we've finally got a glimpse into just what we can expect from the return trip!

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 6:47 AM
     Nvidia RTX 5000 series release date speculation

The Nvidia RTX 5000 series isn't officially confirmed yet, but details, speculation, and rumors surrounding these GeForce GPUs are already doing the rounds. To help navigate these murky waters, here's everything we know so far about team green's future generation of graphics cards.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 6:19 AM
     Ro Ghoul codes June 2023

June 28, 2023 We've confirmed all the listed Ro Ghoul codes still work.

What are the Roblox Ro Ghoul codes? Despite still being in beta, Ro Ghoul, inspired by Tokyo Ghoul, is one of the most popular Roblox games right now. The developer, Sushi Walrus, celebrates this regularly with some great in-game redemption codes, and we've tested all the latest ones.

In Ro Ghoul, you take on the role of either an investigator or a ghoul as you try and defeat the other group and stay alive. The great thing about Ro Ghoul is that you can change your role each time you load into a new server to try both out. If you're after some bonus in-game currency, we've got all the latest Ro Ghoul codes you need, but if you're here, then you're a Roblox fan, so you should also take a look at the latest Roblox music codes and all the most up-to-date Roblox promo codes.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 6:08 AM
     ASUS ROG Ally has another advantage over Steam Deck, sort of

YouTube channel iFixit highlights that the ASUS ROG Ally may have even more advantages over the "undisputed champion of PC-based gaming handhelds", Valve's Steam Deck. While it's well documented that the Windows device can be more performant, it appears that ease of repair may also be in its favor.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 7:51 AM
     What is the Destiny 2 Lost Sector today?

What is today's Lost Sector in Destiny 2? Before you can take on Legend Lost Sectors, you need to complete all the normal Lost Sectors first. If you don't, the new Legend Lost Sectors will not appear on the map. Each day, the location, modifiers, and rewards rotate out for something new.

While many Exotics can be bought from Xûr or even in the world loot pool, the Destiny 2 Exotics in these special Lost Sector instances cannot, forcing players to explore these dangerous areas if they want the best equipment available. It's important to remember that exotic drops are not guaranteed after completing these quests, so you may have to run through the same Lost Sector multiple times. You can go through the quests in the free PC game with a fireteam, but your rewards will be reduced to Enhancement Cores only.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 6:05 AM
     All Evercore Heroes characters

Who are the Evercore Heroes characters? Rather than being yet another competitive MOBA, Evercore Heroes challenges two teams of four to clear missions as quickly as possible. Your success will depend on your character choice and how well they synergize with the rest of your party.

While the MOBA game is still far from a public release having just entered closed beta, players are now getting to grips with the Evercore Heroes characters. We'll give you the basic rundown of what each character does in Evercore Heroes and their role in attacking enemy positions or defending your party from oncoming damage.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 28, 2023 6:06 AM
     Fruit Battlegrounds codes June 2023

June 28, 2023: Moved some now expired codes to the expired section and checked for new codes.

What are the new Fruit Battlegrounds codes? Codes for this Roblox game are a must-have if you want to dominate the leaderboards in the fruity arena. Players are being drawn to Popo's game for the anime style and inspiration.

You might be wondering how to get your hands on free stuff for Fruit Battlegrounds, or if you're playing other Roblox games we have Project Slayers codes and Blox Fruits codes, too.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, June 28, 2023 9:58 AM
    

Indiescovery is recorded a week before we release it, and never has this small time delay been more apparant than in our latest episode. Last week the temperature in the UK was (pardon my french) bonkers boiling. As we are professionals we recorded this episode with all of our windows closed and our fans turned off in order to avoid any unwanted background noise. Choosing to do this while sat in a British house during a heatwave actually violates several human rights laws, and we've all since been arrested for crimes against ourselves.

Oh, we also talk about our favourite indies from this year's Not-E3, which probably highlights the slight time delay more than the heat thing because in video game industry terms Not-E3 may as well have taken place 30 years ago. But listen, indie games are always relevant, aren't they? Plus I got to do a bit where I pretended to be a games executive in the intro so as far as I'm concerned it all worked out well in the end.

Listen and subscribe via your podcast provider of choice! Find us on RSS feed, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Deezer, and YouTube.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, June 28, 2023 8:58 AM
    

Free-to-play extraction shooter The Cycle: Frontier is shutting down servers and going offline on September 27th, developers Yager have announced. "Despite our best efforts and meaningful improvements brought to the game since launch," they wrote in a Steam blog post, "the reality is that The Cycle: Frontier is unfortunately not financially viable," leading to the game's shutdown twelve months after launch.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, June 28, 2023 7:33 AM
    

I like to think I'm good at picking passwords. The real secret is to not pick passwords, it's to let software generate passwords for you, but I think I can pick a memorable yet secure password when required to. Well, I thought that until I played The Password Game, a free game you can play in your web browser. You simply need to pick a password which meets its rules, but it keeps introducing more and more which become sillier and sillier. It's a good joke and grows into quite a tricky puzzle game too. Plus it's free!

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, June 28, 2023 7:01 AM
    

Death maze construction shooter Meet Your Maker is now free to play until July 3rd to celebrate the release of its first major content drop. Entitled Sector 1: Dreadshore, the big free update adds a new coastal location that has an appropriately grim lighthouse in it. It also doubles up as a research facility used to experiment on prisoners, which sounds like the perfect place to build hard-to-enter mazes.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, June 28, 2023 6:17 AM
    

Among Us took the world by storm at the perfect time: when we were all stuck inside and paranoid about Imposters (family members) betraying us (swiping the last bit of edible food out of the fridge). Now, the hit multiplayer game will infiltrate the world of television, as developer Innersloth have teamed up with CBS' animation crew to work on a new series based on the game.

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Twinfinite Wednesday, June 28, 2023 9:30 AM
     Waiting for XDefiant? Fill the void with these FPS titles.

Twinfinite Wednesday, June 28, 2023 9:00 AM
     Smooth operator.

Twinfinite Wednesday, June 28, 2023 9:00 AM
     Will these additions be enough to make you chuckle?

Siliconera Wednesday, June 28, 2023 10:00 AM
    

Honkai: Star Rail Mimo's Trailblaze Guide Web Event Begins

There's another Honkai: Star Rail web event, with this one called Mimo's Trailblaze Guide. The goal this time is to check in at the page and look at resources. If you keep logging in, you get tickets to enter a contest draw for real-world rewards like a gaming mouse or merchandise inspired by the game. There are also links to the wiki, pages discussing in-game events, and fan art. It's running at the same time as The Way of the Stomach.

The main part of the event revolves around completing Missions. You can earn up to 900 points and 60 Stellar Jades for certain actions. Checking in once gets you 100 points, for example. Following certain accounts in HoYoLab gives you 100 for each one. You'll also get points for watching the 1.1 Special Program, and following the YouTube channel, Twitch, or Discord. You can get three entries for the contest draw, which features the mouse, what look like acrylic stands, and in-game Credits as a reward.

Another part of the Mimo's Trailblaze Guide web event involves a Honkai: Star Rail regular check-in page. This gives you bonuses for stopping by for 30 days, with in-game items like Credits, character enhancement materials, and Stellar Jades there.

Honkai: Star Rail is available for PCs and mobile devices. The PS5 version is in development and should be out before 2023 ends. The Honkai: Star Rail Mimo's Trailblaze Guide web event runs until July 25, 2023.

The post Honkai: Star Rail Mimo's Trailblaze Guide Web Event Begins appeared first on Siliconera.


Gamer Empire Wednesday, June 28, 2023 5:35 AM
     Robots have been in Stellaris since its release. In the beginning, you could only make use of robot pops by building them. The release of the Synthetic Dawn DLC changed that. Players could, at last, create their own machine empires to go forth and conquer the galaxy with. Robots, whether created or part of a […]

Gamer Empire Wednesday, June 28, 2023 5:00 AM
     As you survive in Project Zomboid, one of the game's most interesting and exciting aspects is the ability to play with friends. However, one common issue in the game is the possibility of not spawning together in the same place. In this guide, we'll show you how to spawn with friends in Project Zomboid. Recommended […]

Gamer Empire Wednesday, June 28, 2023 4:39 AM
     Getting a fire cape is one of the greatest achievements an Old School RuneScape player can achieve. It shows true dedication and skill to other players. Ever since the fire cape has been released, it's been every player's dream item. From its animated design to its combat benefits, there's nothing not to love about the […]

Gamer Empire Wednesday, June 28, 2023 4:16 AM
     Spring is one of the most annoying seasons in Don't Starve Together, as it makes rain happen more frequently, causing wetness and low body temperature. If you're struggling to survive until the next season, this guide will show you exactly what to do in the Spring in Don't Starve Together. Recommended Read: When Does Summer […]

WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Wednesday, June 28, 2023 9:20 AM
     At this point Sony should give up officially announcing the free Playstation Plus Essential games for each month because they consistently get leaked anyway.