September 2022

Rimworld’s Royalty DLC adds a complex monarchy system to the game, giving players something else to worry about in the overwhelming space colony simulator. In order to ascend the ranks of the monarchy and earn successive noble titles, you will need to look the part. Let’s look at all Throne Room requirements in Rimworld and how to meet them.

Every Throne Room Requirement in Rimworld

There are many benefits to climbing the social ladder in Rimworld, and in order to claim them for yourself, you will need to convince your aristocratic peers that you are worthy of them. This is done by constructing a Throne Room, a room decked out in ever-escalating opulence to increase your social standing.

Genshin Impact continues to evolve with the release of the 3.1 version, which brought a brand new playable character, Candace. She is a 4-Star Polerm Hydro character, which requires a special fruit called Redcrest to ascend. If you weren’t aware, Redcrest is a new ascension material that can be exclusively found in the new desert region of Sumeru. So without any further delay, here’s a detailed breakdown of all the Redcrest locations in Genshin Impact.

Following the release of the Genshin Impact 3.1 version, a new web event called Canvas of Starlight Memories has gone live in the game. This new event is all about watching your own travel memories and sharing them with others. As always, players can get a plethora of premium rewards like Priomgems, Mora Coins, and more. So without any further delay, here’s a detailed rundown of the Genshin Impact Canvas of Starlight Memories Web event.

Genshin Impact Canvas of Starlight Memories Web Event — Duration & Eligibility

The Canvas of Starlight Memories Web Event kicks off on September 28 and will continue until October 12, 2022, 23:59 (UTC+8). However, it’s worth noting that players have to meet a certain set of eligibility requirements before participating in this event:

Blind guesses in Wordle will only lead to more frustration for an otherwise entertaining guessing game.

Genshin Impact 3.1 update has officially arrived, bringing the much-awaited playable character, Cyno. To ascend Cyno in the game, travelers need to farm a special Ascension material called Scarab, which can only be found in Sumeru’s desert region. However, finding Scarabs is a bit daunting task unless you know their exact spawn locations. With that said, we’ll show you all the Scarab locations in the Genshin Impact 3.1 version.

Where to Find Scarabs in Genshin Impact

Scarab is a hard beetle that can only be found in the new desert region of the Sumeru. This creature spawns at various different locations across Sumeru’s desert region and travelers can refer to the above image for their exact spawn locations.

The Jackbox Party Pack 9, the next in the series of party games, now has a release date: 20th October.

It's set for release on "major digital platforms" and includes new features, like being able to kick out players from the lobby and during games to ensure live games are kept safe.

Players will also be able to join via QR codes that appear on screen in the lobby.

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The UK's Advertising Standards Authority has found several mobile phone game adverts likely to cause "serious or widespread offence" due to harmful gender stereotypes.

An advert for one game, Refantasia: Charm and Conquer, is described as having featured an "anime-style image of a young woman in a cage" in shackles and with torn clothing, which was singled out for particular criticism.

Captions referenced "my master" and were accompanied by text which described the person as a "little girl". The ASA judged the character as being someone under 18 represented in a sexual manner.

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Desta: The Memories Between, the new game from Monument Valley developer ustwo, is available now on the Netflix app.

PC and console releases are expected in the near future, but for now it can be played on mobile for those with a Netflix subscription.

The game is "a character-driven rogue-like exploring themes such as self-reflection, loss, regret, and identity" and as a live service game is the studio's most ambitious yet. Check out the animated launch trailer below.

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PUBG developer Krafton is working on a brand new game and has released a visual concept trailer.

Based on the Korean fantasy novel The Bird That Drinks Tears by Yeongdo Lee, it's quite the change of pace from the shooter battle royale.

The trailer is called The Nhaga Eater, you can check it out below.

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Here's a nice surprise - a "previously unseen" chapter has been added to Man of Medan, the 2019 horror game from Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games.

The addition is part of a general spruce up for Man of Medan and Little Hope, the first two entries in Supermassive's Dark Pictures Anthology series.

Other tweaks include new difficulty settings and QTE warnings, improved UI, increased walking speeds and more accessibility options including the ability to resize subtitles.

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PUBG creator Brendan Greene has revealed his next, blockchain-powered, game.

Artemis will be a metaverse game featuring NFTs, as announced on Nathan Brown's Hit Points.

"I'm just going to do what I'm going to do," he said. "[Artemis is] this thing that we want to create, and it's going to give people a lot of fun, a lot of pleasure, and a lot of meaningful things to do. But it doesn't matter if it's called the metaverse. I don't care what people want to call it."

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Do you only shop on Steam when there's deep discounts to be had? If so, Valve has issued the following list of dates to pop in your calendar.

Details of when Steam's next autumn, winter and spring sales will begin have been detailed - and yes, that spring sale date replaces the previous Lunar New Year celebration.

Steam's Autumn Sale is first up, and will run from 22nd to 29th November.

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Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis will have new crossover content from the Overlord anime series. Sega revealed the collaboration at the September 2022 NGS Headline program. Players of the new PSO2 online game will be able to obtain avatar parts to replicate popular Overlord characters, such as Albedo and Ainz Ooal Gown.

Sega did not specify the launch window for the new crossover content. However, the company had previously shared a roadmap that includes a plan to launch the PSO2: New Genesis collaboration Scratch with an anime franchise—which fits the description for Overlord—in November 2022.

Update 30/9: In addition to the flagship Arc A770 Limited Edition, Intel have confirmed US prices and a release date for the Arc A770 and the Arc A750. These graphics cards will also launch on October 12th, same as the A770 Limited Edition, and cost $329 and $289 respectively.

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Ultimate Team has taken on a life of its own in recent years, and FIFA 23 aims to continue that trend. For instance, several Advanced Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) are available in-game even before launch. That remains true for the League and Nation Hybrid SBC, which is why this guide is going to break down how to complete the Puzzle Master SBC in FIFA 23.

FIFA 23 Puzzle Master SBC Guide

First thing’s first—you’ll find the Puzzle Master SBC in the pack of League and Nation Hybrid SBCs.

Once you’ve found it, you’ll need to match five requirements, which are as follows:

Genshin Impact 3.1 update is here and there’s no shortage of content for travelers to explore in the latest version. As announced before, a new 5-Star Electro character called Cyno has joined Genshin Impact’s playable character roaster. However, players need to unlock it first before exploring the world of Tevyat with her. With that said, we’ll show you how to unlock Cyno in Genshin Impact 3.1.

How To Unlock Cyno in Genshin Impact

The only way to unlock Cyno in Genshin Impact 3.1 version is by pulling the character’s banner during the Twilight Arbiter event wish.

Candace, the most awaited character of the Genshin Impact, has finally been released into the game with the launch of the 3.1 version. Candace is a 4 Star Hydro Polerarm user, who serves as the Guardian of Aaru Village. Similar to other Genshin Impact characters, players need to unlock Candace before taking her to the land of Tevyat. With that said, here’s an essential Genshin Impact guide to obtaining Candace.

Unlocking Candace in Genshin Impact

The only way to unlock Candace in Genshin Impact 3.1 version is by pulling the character’s banner during the Ballad in Goblets event wish.

It’s hard to believe Halo 3 is 15 years old. After Halo 2 ended on one of the most disappointing cliffhangers of all time, Halo 3 had big shoes to fill. Thankfully, Halo 3 lived up to all the hype and then some. It’s still considered the best installment in the franchise, thanks to its epic single-player and multiplayer that few can match, and it became the biggest game of that year, selling over 14.5 million copies. Back then, everyone, from the gaming news press to the general mainstream media, talked non-stop about Halo 3.

With such an iconic game, we decided it would be best to look back at some of Halo 3’s most iconic moments. From its pulse-pounding opening to the grand conclusion to even some smaller moments, we left no stone unturned for this beloved shooter.

SPOILER WARNING: The content below contains spoilers for Splatoon 3’s story mode. Proceed at your own risk!

If you’re a casual fan of the Splatoon franchise, you might be surprised to learn that the game’s lore runs deep. From Sunken Scrolls and character dialogue in story mode to tidbits of canonical information in official art books, the story of Splatoon is actually quite complex.

Splatoon 2’s paid DLC, Octo Expansion, supplemented the base game with a unique and somewhat dark storyline. We already know that “large-scale paid DLC” is planned for Splatoon 3, and I believe we have enough evidence at this point to guess what the narrative this time will be about.

It all centers around an unexpected character: Li’l Judd. There’s something fishy about him in Splatoon 3, and I believe he will be a central antagonist in the game’s DLC.

The voice cast of Disney Dreamlight Valley features several notable actors and actresses that may sound familiar while playing the game. So, if you are wondering which actors/actresses have returned for their roles, we’ve compiled this list of the current roster. Furthermore, we’ll provide you with information about newcomers to the company and a deeper look into their previous work.

All Disney Dreamlight Valley Voice Actors Listed

Many cutscenes and conversations in Disney Dreamlight Valley showcase the talents of various voice actors and actresses. Here is a list of the cast:

FIFA 23 is near, but as always EA Sports allows for their players to get a little bit of a jump on things by releasing their web and mobile companion apps a few days prior to launch. With that comes the release of several FUT SBCs, and in this guide, we’re going to tell you what it takes to complete the Around the World SBC in FIFA 23.

FIFA 23 Around the World SBC Guide

As is quite often the case, Hybrid Leagues, Hybrid Nations, and League & Nation Hybrid SBCs are available essentially from the get-go. Unfortunately, this year EA has decided to make every single one of their rewards untradeable. Still, the Around the World SBC does offer a Rare Mega Pack as its reward. So, it may be worth checking out regardless.

Overwatch 2 players new to the series will have to unlock the original characters, meaning that cast won't be available on day one. 

This news comes from a new Overwatch 2 blog post, as reported by Destructoid. In it, Blizzard says a consistent piece of feedback it has received is that new players feel overwhelmed by Overwatch's hero pool and various modes. As such, the team has implemented a new First Time User Experience, or FTUE, designed for Overwatch 2 players who have never played Overwatch. 

The new FTUE addresses that feedback directly. In phase one, players will need to unlock the game's modes and chat functions – this happens "rapidly," Blizzard writes in the blog post. Then, in phase two, players will unlock the original Overwatch heroes by playing "approximately 100 matches," according to Destructoid. It's important to note this is just for the original game's heroes – new heroes will be unlocked through Overwatch 2's battle pass system. 

There are Pokémon designs like Charizard that make me go, "ooo yes, very nice" and there are others like Voltorb that make me go, "oh, why do you exist?" There's also a rare third class of Pokémon I call "weird lil things" when I see them and Wiglett, a new Pokémon joining the Pokédex in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, is that class' newest member. 

Today, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company released a 3 and a half minute video highlighting Wiglett, its similarities to Diglett, and how it's just different enough that it is an entirely new species, rather than a regional variant. As such, this new Diglett-like Pokémon is called Wiglett. It looks like a worm, lives in the sea and on the beach, and seems to stick together with other Wigletts. Check it out in Serebii's video below: 

I'm most excited to see Wiglett's evolution, if it evolves at all. But hopefully, I'll see that in another trainer's party because I'm not sure Wiglett is a sure bet for mine. 

Sci-fi MMORPG Dual Universe is now fully launched following two years of beta.

The game is available on PC via the official website, on Steam, or the cloud via NVIDIA's GeForce Now.

Check out the trailer below to see the vast, modifiable galaxy of Helios for yourself.

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UPDATE 29/9/22: An official video of Wiglett has been shared on Twitter. The video shows new footage of Wiglett not shown in yesterday's stream.

Wiglett is confirmed to be a water type Pokémon, and is based on the garden eel (not a worm as I had previously guessed) in real life.

In the video, Wiglett is briefly shown using Water Pulse on a Bonsly in battle.

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After two years in early access for PC and Xbox, garden adventure game Grounded has blossomed into a full release - something which developer Obsidian Games has now described as "the complete game" which can now "beat" for the first time.

That story will now explain how players got to be so Honey I Shrunk The Kids small, Obsidian says, and potentially also allow you to "go big and go home" once all is said and done.

Before that, though, there's plenty of new things to experience in version 1.0. A new area of the garden, the Eastern Upper Yard, has been opened up to players. It features a new tunnel system, more towering manmade items and fresh "angry bugs".

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The Trails of Cold Steel series character Altina Orion will have a new dakimakura cover based on an official fan poll. Fuji Dakimakura has opened pre-orders for the body pillow cover that will be available at 13,800 yen (~$95). The game series' publisher Nihon Falcom is also supervising the character designs on the cover.

This is not the first time Altina has received an official dakimakura. Falcom and Fuji have previously worked together to produce the character's first pillow cover in 2017. However, the design was entirely based on Trails of Cold Steel III without any fan input.

The companies held a poll asking fans about their favorite attire for Altina Orion from May 31 to June 7, 2022. The top two choices, which will appear in the new dakimakura, were the wedding party dress from Trails of Cold Steel IV and the black rabbit costume from Trails of Cold Steel II.

Pre-orders for the new Altina Orion dakimakura cover will remain open until November 8, 2022. All items will be made to order, and Fuji Dakimakura will ship them in December 2022. The company has stated that this item is only available to order exclusively in Japan.

Fuji Dakimakura has also shared an uncolored sample of the new pillow cover modeled after Altina Orion.

SNK announced Samurai Shodown fighters Haohmaru, Nakoruru, and Darli Dagger will join KOF XV in the upcoming DLC. The three characters will join the title as part of Team Samurai. The new DLC will arrive on October 4, 2022. Additionally, SNK released an introduction trailer for the characters. [Thanks, ryokutya!]

Team Samurai consists of characters new and old to the franchise. Haohmaru, a ronin modeled after legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, first appeared in the original Samurai Shodown released in 1993. Nakoruru, a character with designs inspired by Ainu culture, also appeared in the original game as well as the previous King of Fighters XIV. The 2019 prequel Samurai Shodown introduced Darli Dagger, a shipwright who wields a giant saw.

https://twitter.com/SNKPofficial/status/1574760778380578818?s=20&t=H8bQxZlCx7ebHe2XOmOpEg

Furthermore, the new trailer features some interactions between new and existing characters. Haohmaru, for example, references a previous encounter with Mai Shiranui, though she insists that they've never met. When Darli Dagger meets Jenet, the leader of the Lillien Knights pirate group, she asks if she could see her boat.

You can check out the interactions in the KOF XV Team Samurai DLC trailer below:

https://youtu.be/HxTHBgpCMfo

Last time, you decided that ding! is better than the Howie scream. I have only word for that: yeeeuuuuaaaaauuuuughh! This week, I suppose it's a question of spectacle. Do you want to do ridiculous cool things, or have ridiculous horrible things done unto you? Tell me, what's better: ridiculous spell animations or the mangled hands of Ethan Winters?

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It's been a hot minute since we last gathered round the RPS Time Capsule vault (thanks, Gamescom), but at long last we have returned with another cracking year of PC games to preserve: 2011. In hindsight, it's a bit of an interesting year for Time Capsuling purposes, as we're now getting to the point where games from this era are getting their own remakes and remasters, or fancier, super duper director's cut special editions. We've included the original 2011 release of one of these games in this month's Time Capsule, but there's another notable exception we've decided to save for further down the line. I mean, seriously, would you really recommend vanilla Skyrim from 2011 over 2016's Special Edition?

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There's a definition of "pure" that's proscriptive; a dogmatic adherence to surface details and strict rituals. I'm genuinely not thinking of any specific game, but many 'retro' inspired games fall into this way of thinking, and many more fans cut a good one down because of it.

Itorah, however, feels pure in the sense of capturing the essence, the heart of a good retro platformer, not just going through the motions to technically qualify for an arbitrary category. Aeons ago, it would have ported comfortably to your GameBoys and gramophones, and probably look just as pretty and feel just as good in motion, judging by the talented art direction on show here.

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Following on from Call Of Duty's biggest beta ever, Infinity Ward have promised a host of changes to Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 based on player feedback so it's in tip-top condition when it launches next month. Expect tweaks to footstep sounds, enemy visibility, weapon adjustments, and plenty more titbits.

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It’s usually nice to see older games get updates, particularly when we’re not expecting it. Think of it as a good jump scare. Supermassive Games have given their first two The Dark Pictures Anthology some extra care and attention today, dropping in new difficulty settings and accessibility options, tweaked UI, and even faster walking for characters. There’s also an extended chapter for Man Of Medan. I didn’t think update trailers were a thing but there’s one for this, which you can watch below.

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Today Electronic Arts and Koei Tecmo announced a partnership for the release of a new hunting action game named Wild Hearts.

The game will release on February 17, 2023, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Origin, Steam, and Epic Game Store.

Today we get to see a trailer and a gallery of screenshots, but an extended gameplay reveal is coming October 5.

The game wears its Japanese inspiration on the sleeve with a world inspired by feudal Japan named Azuma. Even the beasts you’re going to hunt are named “Kemono” which literally means “beast” in Japanese.

It’s developed by Omega Force, Koei Tecmo’s brand known for the Warriors franchise. That being said, you’d be wrong if you thought this is their first experience in the hunting genre. Omega Force started with it all the way back in 2013 with Toukiden: The Age of Demons, followed by Tiukiden 2 in 2016.

Wild Hearts feature unique crafting mechanics focusing on machines named Karakuri, sophisticated machines fruit of ancient technology,

Three-player co-op will be supported alongside cross-play on all platforms.

The game will feature full voice overs in English, Japanese, French, Italian, German and Spanish and it’ll be priced at $69.99.

Today the Pokemon Company revealed a brand new pokemon that should appear in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Its name is “Wiglett” and it was revealed on the website of the fictional World Pokemon Ecological Society.

You can see the video used for the reveal at the bottom of the post, courtesy of YouTube user 키젠 Keyzen.

We learn that Wiglett lives in the seas and beaches on of the Paldean region and looks somewhat similar to Diglett, and in fact researchers initially believed it to be a local form of Diglett itself, but they live and eat completely differently, so they’re an entirely different species.

It’s actually a coincidence that their bodies look close, due to the fact that they both burrow in the sand, leading to similar body shapes.

If you’re wondering about the different voices and languages in the video, they represent different Pokemon researchers from all over the world. That’s kind of the gimmick of the World Pokemon Ecological Society.

If you want to see the video on the original form, you need to press the big yellow button at the bottom, insert your nickname, give (or deny) permission to use your webcam and microphone, and then press the next yellow button-

You can watch the video below.