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If you haven’t had much luck with pulls in Wuthering Waves, you might still need a decent DPS character to lead the charge for your team. And there’s a decent four-star choice who has the potential to be one of the deadliest sword-wielders in the game: Danjin. Danjin is a four-star Havoc user who can rival the DPS capabilities of other five-star characters, such as Calcharo and Jiyan. She wields a sword in battle, has a useful form of self-healing, and can even support other Havoc users in your team compositions as a main DPS or sub DPS. View the full article

Beating the Jagged Peak Drake in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree can be a daunting task for players who are caught by surprise by this large and imposing dragon menace after a relatively challenging dungeon. The Jagged Peak Drake is but one of the many new and optional bosses in the DLC, though those who wish to progress within the questline for Igon and consume Draconic Essence in Elden Rings DLC will need to go through the dragon boss. This opponent actually appears twice in Shadow of the Erdtree, and the fights are relatively different each time. View the full article

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's map hides a shocking secret that reveals new details about its most central characters. The Elden Ring DLC map is unbelievably huge; though once advertised as comparable to the size of the starting region, Limgrave, players have speculated that it appears much *******, almost as big as the base game's map itself. That might be an exaggeration. The Land of Shadows isn't nearly as big as the Lands Between, but it is dense. Its areas are stacked up on top of each other. The player may spend hours exploring one dungeon path, only to realize there's another world beneath their feet. View the full article

It might be surprising to those on the outside looking in to Genshin Impact's world of Teyvat, but HoYoverse's massively successful action-RPG is in dire need of some fixes. I've been playing the game since launch and have almost never missed a content update until last year, when I began to fall off for weeks at a time because of burnout and having a life outside of grinding gacha games. While it's still one of the most enjoyable experiences I've ever had in gaming ******* - let alone with live service games, which have burned me before - that doesn't mean it's infallible, and Genshin Impact would do well to update some of its most archaic designs. View the full article

A newly announced Starfield mod hopes to bring the lands of not one, not two, but three titles from The Elder Scrolls franchise to Bethesda Game Studios' latest RPG experience. Starfield is set to receive a major official content drop when its first story expansion, Shattered Space, releases later this year. View the full article

Perfume Bottles were introduced in Shadow of the Erdtree and are some of the strongest weapons in Elden Ring. The Lightning Perfume Bottle is the best among them and can dish out incredible amounts of damage with a few attacks. Here’s the best Lightning Perfume Bottle build. Optimal Lightning Perfume Bottle Build in Shadow of the Erdtree The Lightning Perfume Bottle can wreck even the strongest bosses with only a few casts. The reason behind this is because most enemies in Elden Ring, including bosses, are vulnerable and weak to Lightning damage. Exploiting this with the Lightning Perfume Bottle can carry you through the game no matter the New Game Plus level you’re on at the moment. Here’s what you should build for the best results. View the full article

Early access players of the new Dawntrail expansion for Final Fantasy 14 have discovered a peculiar issue in the Syrcus Tower alliance raid which makes it nearly impossible to progress. With the early access ******* for Dawntrail starting today, many excited Final Fantasy 14 players have returned to the game and found their experience interrupted by this unusual glitch. View the full article

Wuthering Waves captured the attention of Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail from the get-go, alongside attracting a new audience to its unique world. If you were looking to use mods in this universe, though, you may wonder whether Wuthering Waves supports them. Whether developers agree, mods allow players to tailor their experience while keeping the community engaged. If you’re eyeing ways to further customize your Wuthering Waves characters, there’s some good news. View the full article

More *********’s Creed games are on the way from Ubisoft, but not all of them are going to be new releases. In a recent interview with Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot, the future of the *********’s Creed franchise was the main topic of discussion. While hyping up the upcoming *********’s Creed Shadows and talking about how evolving technology and gameplay variety will shape future releases, Guillemot briefly said remakes of some older *********’s Creed games are in the works. View the full article

When one of the biggest names in gaming controllers comes to mobile, it’s going to turn heads. And with the Scuf Nomad, you’ll be taking off heads while on the go. After using the Nomad for over a week in multiple mobile games like Call of Duty, Diablo Immortal, Star Wars Hunters, and more, I can confidently say it’s one of the best options out there right now for several reasons. But a few issues hold it being from perfection. View the full article

Those looking to escape with as little damage as possible should head directly to the new deep discounts section. Here, you will find an array of outstanding offers including 90 percent off titles like Castle Crashers, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Jurassic World Evolution 2, and Batman: Arkham Knight. Read Entire Article View the full article

The world of New Eridu has a vast array of characters you can meet, but you need lots of resources if you want to become stronger in Zenless Zone Zero. Gathering the items you need is tough, but luckily there are codes you can redeem for free loot. Codes are one of the best ways to obtain items you need or get bonuses that help make getting them easier. You don’t want to miss out on all the free stuff you can get, so here are all the working codes in Zenless Zone Zero and how to claim them. View the full article

We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Stable channel. General Fixed a potential ****** when a bluetooth device pairing request times out. Fixed a case where the battery status and "Allow wake from sleep" toggle would fail to show for supported bluetooth devices. Fixed on-screen keyboard failing to hide fully after entering text in-game.View the full article

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A few days ago, Capcom and GOG surprised fans by announcing they would be re-releasing the original Resident Evil trilogy on PC. Along with providing easier access to the original trilogy, DRM-free, GOG has also revealed that the original version of Resident Evil 2 is based on the 1998 Windows PC version. It's been hard keeping this secret but I'm happy to announce that GOG is doing the impossible and is bringing back the classic Resident Evil Trilogy! I've played the ports of RE1/2, and here are my thoughts on what I've experienced! RTs very appreciated! [Hidden Content] [Hidden Content] — Suzi Hunter (@TheSphereHunter) June 26, 2024 The news was first reported by YouTuber The Sphere Hunter, who revealed she had the chance to play the first two games in advance — revealing that Resident Evil 2 classic was based on the original Windows PC version, not the Sourcenext version. A GOG spokesperson also confirmed this detail to IGN in a statement sent via email. If you're unfamiliar with these two ports, the former was released in 1998 for Windows 98, while the latter, developed by software company Sourcenext, was a WindowsXP-compatible port released exclusively in Japan in 2006. The biggest difference between these two versions is that the Sourcenext version provided higher-quality full-motion videos (FMVs). Many Resident Evil fans have argued that the Sourcenext version was the definitive way to play Resident Evil 2 on PC. Though this version was only released in Japan, as content creator Ultra Creed pointed out, fans have used the Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth mod to not only translate the Sourcenext version to English (****** the FMVs) but also add support for modern controllers and added optional gameplay features you could enable, such as quick turns and tactical reloads. In our review of the original PC version of Resident Evil 2, IGN wrote: "It's just too shallow for the average PC gamer. With such little change over the Playstation version, it makes you wonder why it took Capcom three months to get this one out on the PC." The original Resident Evil is now available on GOG. Resident Evil 2 and 3 are not available yet. Taylor is a Reporter at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster. View the full article

Eight years ago, ********* director Katsura Hashino announced that he was forming a new team within Atlus after more than a decade spent working on the Persona series (and Catherine), saying he wanted to try something new. Last summer, his game was finally revealed – Metaphor: ReFantazio, an RPG that features plenty of similarities to the Persona games, but has a personality all its own. In broad strokes, Metaphor retains many familiar elements from Hashino’s previous games. Like its spiritual predecessors, Metaphor utilizes a turn-based command system built around exploiting the weaknesses of enemies. The main character, an outcast who uses forbidden magic, looks a great deal like the hero of Persona 3 Reload thanks in no small part to the art of Shigenori Soejima. Even some of the terminology is the same, a notable example being Tarukaja – a spell that boosts attacks in Persona and now Metaphor (though Hashino denies any link between the two). Its pedigree and excellent production values has been enough to generate excitement in some RPG circles, with some going so far as to call it their most anticipated game of the year. But others in the broader gaming community are a bit more perplexed, either because of the similarities to Persona, because of the unconventional name, or both. So what is Metaphor: ReFantazio really all about? And does it have a chance to step out of Persona’s shadow and establish a fanbase all of its own? These are still open questions, but I did get a little closer to developing my own understanding of Metaphor when I played it at Summer Game Fest earlier this month. About Metaphor's name, and why it doesn't have romance First, that name, which is definitely a mouthful. The Metaphor part is easy enough to understand – Hashino says that he wants players to be able to relate the story to their own lives. In short, he wants it to be a metaphor. “We had all these different ideas. We couldn't think of many good ones so we were like, ‘Okay, just Metaphor. It's easy.’" As for the second part, Hashino says, the team wanted to rethink the idea of a fantasy world. Hence, ReFantazio. Okay, so it doesn’t quite roll off the *******, but you can’t say it’s not memorable. As for the game itself, the demo I saw consisted of three different sections – a story sequence, a dungeon crawling sequence, and a boss battle. The demo begins by establishing some of the world through Gallica, a ****** companion who brings a bit of an 80s D&D vibe to Metaphor. In the sequence, Gallica relates the legend of a place that looks suspiciously like New York City, with Gallica amazed by a world with no magic, no tribal conflict, and “towers of glass that reach the heavens.” It’s a story that seems to suggest that discrimination is a recurring theme through Metaphor, with many of the main cast members battling prejudice of some sort. As we developed the concept of the game, we realized our interest in exploring the idea of inner strength and how people overcome limitations Speaking with IGN in a follow-up email, Hashino confirmed that Metaphor’s story is “closely related to the theme of changing the world for the better.” “As we approached this project, we wanted to challenge ourselves to do something different from our past works while still leveraging the comprehensive strength and experience of Atlus as an RPG maker. As we developed the concept of the game, we realized our interest in exploring the idea of inner strength and how people overcome limitations. Essentially we wanted to explore how we can become the best possible versions of ourselves,” he said. “To achieve this, we focused on how people perceive each other based on personality or personal interactions. This led us to the idea that biases or prejudices can form around judgements of these characteristics. We created a backdrop to this world around the idea that various characters in this world are exposed to some form of bias or prejudice in this regard." While the fantasy world of Metaphor is different from ours in many ways, if we are able to convey it well, we believe fans will be able to find various similarities between it and our own.” Ultimately, Hashino says, his main goal for Metaphor was to move away from Persona’s modern setting while sticking to the format he knows best. That means that Metaphor plays a great deal like Persona on a moment to moment basis, which is especially evident in the dungeon crawling and boss battle sequences. It even has summons that look a lot like the demons from Personas. Admittedly, there’s plenty of nuance to be found in these comparisons – among other things, a big part of the strategy is positioning your characters in the front or the back row, and the battles overall are much faster – but on the surface the resemblance is clear. The most meaningful change can be found in the third section of the demo, which in addition to the boss battle showcases a bit of how the story progresses. Where the latter day Persona games are built around a linear daily school calendar, Metaphor is structured more like a road trip where you have the freedom to go where you please (Hashino compares it to a vacation where you won't be able to see everything in one playthrough). Setting a destination on the Gauntlet Runner, the crew’s landship, will take a certain amount of time to reach, during which you can build up your stats by reading books with titles like “Pride and Persuasion” or doing laundry. Notably, Metaphor doesn’t have any romantic connections to build, unlike Persona, which Hashino attributes to the ******* to avoid making a “romance game.” “We made [Persona] as a RPG story about teenagers. And teenagers, they date, they have romance. That's part of the joy of being a young person exploring your boundaries. So that was why we included it in the game…because if we didn't have this in, it wouldn't really feel authentic. For our new gam…we didn't want to include it because it didn't feel as natural, if that makes sense,” Hashino explains. “The second point I would like to make is the main plot focus is that there's this character, the protagonist, who is trying to become the next king. And rather than focusing on his love life, we wanted to make sure we have this whole follower system. So we wanted people to focus on that.” Metaphor draws heavily from 80s and 90s fantasy This approach sits at the core of what separates Metaphor from Hashino’s previous work. I’ve often compared the latter day Persona games to something like an anime Buffy the Vampires Slayer, featuring ********* teenagers who deal with high school drama by day and battle demons by night. When I played Metaphor, though, the first show that popped into my head was Aura Battle Dunbine – an early example of the isekai sub-genre featuring a young motorcycle enthusiast who is transported to a fantasy world populated by giant robots resembling bugs. Hashino acknowledges that he’s a fan of Dunbine, but chalks up any influence it might have to its significant popularity in the 1980s. More significant may be what Soejima calls “the fantasy *****” of the 1980s and 90s, which gave rise to Record of Lodoss War, Dragon Quest, and a host of other well-known properties. “So I lived through the late '80s and early '90s when there was a fantasy ***** over here, and all the fantasy stuff that existed in that era and that previously came from overseas was part of my artistic DNA,” Soejima says. “After that, I read a lot of really serious fantasy stuff, which came into me and mixed into this other base layer and helped form my DNA as well. The first fantasy I interacted with was [Dungeons & Dragons] way, way back in the day. Probably more than books, Wizardry would be what really influenced me from the fantasy genre.” One way or another, Metaphor figures to be an interesting experiment for Hashino and company. Given a new canvas, the team seems keen to put their own stamp on the fantasy genre, drawing from well-known influences and giving them a new spin with their distinct verve and style. It feels at once familiar and invigorating – a fresh approach that still leans into their individual strengths, with a heightened art style and even faster battle system. Atlus, for its part, is treating it like the launch of a new franchise, giving it a global launch with a prime release slot in October. “When we were creating this game, we thought, okay, we know that people do like the approach that we take,” Hashino says, “so we have more confidence to realize our vision without ***** of how people will react, because we think people will like our game.” We’ll be able to see for ourselves when Metaphor: ReFantazio releases October 11 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Kat Bailey is IGN's News Director as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The Bloodfiend’s Arm is one of the new Colossal Weapons added in Shadow of the Erdtree. Capable of dishing out incredible damage, this is one of the best tools at your disposal and can help you take down the toughest bosses. Here’s the best Bloodfiend’s Arm build for maximum effect. Optimal Bloodfiend’s Arm build in Shadow of the Erdtree The Bloodfiend’s Arm is a Colossal *******, meaning its attacks are slow and methodical but hit very, very hard. The heavy ******* on this thing is the real deal as it can ramp up Bleed exceptionally fast even if the ******* itself doesn’t have a Bleed stat. Here’s what you should focus on and grab for the best Bloodfiend’s Arm build. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

League of Legends’ newest mode, Swarm, has become so popular on the Public Beta Environment (PBE) that the dev team has had to intervene and prevent more players from getting their hands on it. Riot Games’ senior engineering manager for League, Riot H28 G Evo, announced yesterday via Twitter/X that the PBE servers are “close to our server capacity limits.” Thus, the devs will be monitoring the situation with potential ****** timers being added for solo ****** players. View the full article

The Sakurajima Pals are new and exciting, which is why it’s a shame that they’re so high-leveled. If you want of these Pals in Palworld, then you may find it easier to breed for them using your current Pals.Note that some of these Pals are pretty powerful or unique, meaning they may only be able to be bred with themselves to get their result. On the flip side, some have dozens of pairs, so I’ve chosen the easiest pairs.How to breed every Sakurajima Pal in PalworldThere are 24 new Pals introduced in the Palworld Sakurajima update, and 18 of them be bred from Pals other than themselves. If you want to know all the breeding combinations, then read on.Gorirat TerraScreenshot: PC InvasionHere’s how to breed Gorirat Terra in Palworld:Parent 1Parent 2Gorirat TerraGorirat TerraGoriratKikitWixen NoctScreenshot: PC InvasionHere’s how to breed Wixen Noct in Palworld:Parent 1Parent 2Wixen NoctWixen NoctUnfortunately, you...View the full article

The basic building blocks are 1-centimeter polymer cubes joined together into functional units of 64 interconnected cubes. The cubes are linked by stretchy elastic tape that allows the structures to be reconfigured by pulling on the edges. When you let go, the tape contracts and lock the new cube positions... Read Entire Article View the full article

How do you get the FF14 Dawntrail free Fantasia? With the graphical overhaul coming to Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail, director and producer Naoki Yoshida promised a free Fantasia for every player to adjust their character's looks. Be it to change some of the minor details, or change into the newly added Female Hrothgar, everything is possible with a sip of Fantasia. Unlike previous Final Fantasy 14 expansions, this free Fantasia is tied to a quest. Every player can access it as long as they've completed the level 17 main scenario quest The Scions of the Seventh Dawn. It doesn't take long to unlock and you'll head into the expansion with a new look before you unlock the new FF14 Viper or FF14 Pictomancer quests. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: FF14 Dawntrail world travel change leaves players locked out at launch FF14 server status and maintenance times - is FFXIV down? All FF14 Dawntrail Aether Current locations View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree adds a ton of incredibly powerful Remembrance weapons, and the Gazing Finger (obtained by defeating the Mother of Fingers) is one of the best options. This guide covers the best Gazing Finger build and details which stats to focus on, the best Talisman, and more.Best stats for Gazing Finger build in Elden RingScreenshot: PC InvasionThe Gazing Finger is a Colossal ******* in Shadow of the Erdtree that scales with Strength (C), Intelligence (D), and ****** (E). As you upgrade the Gazing Finger, both Intelligence and Strength increase in scaling, whereas ****** ******** at its base level. Strength raises to B and Intelligence raises to C scaling.With this scaling in mind, your primary focus should be to invest as many points into Strength and then start investing into Intelligence when you begin to see a dropoff of increased damage from your Strength stat. Following this method will maximize the amount of damage Gazing Finger can do.I woul...View the full article

There are still a few weeks left to secure your Asus ROG Ally X in time for launch, but if you need an extra push to sort yours out right now, then Best Buy is sweetening the deal by offering three free months of Game Pass with all pre-orders. On paper, the Asus ROG Ally X has the potential to be one of the best handheld gaming PCs, and our ROG Ally X preview of the portable from Computex 2024 certainly backed up this view. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Watch CS2's ***** come to life with this incredible PC build Asus just made a new graphics card with one of the worst GPUs ever Qualcomm Snapdragon X gaming laptop performance proves disappointing View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Wizards of the Coast is spicing up the Standard format with Magic: The Gathering Foundations, a new type of set containing reprint and new cards that will remain legal within the Standard format longer than cards from regular Standard-legal sets. Here’s what we know about the new MTG set catered to help new and returning players get into Standard format gameplay. View the full article