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At 1-1 in the League of Legends MSI ****** bracket final, you’ve got to pull out all the stops to win and keep your tournament hopes alive. Faced with an exit from Chengdu, Faker reached deep into his pool and pulled out something totally unexpected—the Zac pick. It was the first time Faker pulled out the Zac pick in a professional League match, according to Leaguepedia, but given the result, it’s safe to say the Secret ******* was far from its namesake. It didn’t go to plan for the world champion mid lane, who was rather ruthlessly wrecked after a well-oiled Bilibili rolled over T1 in just under 24 minutes in game three of the series. View the full article

One cosplayer recently showcased their incredibly accurate depiction of a Baldur's Gate 3 character, making many think their image was an action figure instead of an actual person. The huge success of Larian Studios' Dungeons and Dragons-inspired RPG brought about an impressive array of fans showcasing their love for the game and discussing their favorite companions to journey with. With an avid debate about the worst Baldur's Gate 3 companion, everyone's opinion will differ, but the disdain towards one particular character is understandable, especially considering the way they treat the player from the start. View the full article

Palia developer Singularity 6 recently announced that it has ***** off 36 staff members, adding to the long string of job cuts impacting the gaming industry. The company stated that the layoffs resulted from some of the same factors plaguing other developers this year. On Wednesday, May 15, Polygon’s Nicole Carpenter reported that Singularity 6 had gone through its third round of layoffs. The developer reportedly ***** off 36 staff members, amounting to approximately 40 percent of its staff. While no official statement from the developer was made regarding the layoffs at first, a spokesperson provided a statement to Game Developer on Friday, explaining the reason for the decision. View the full article

How did Manor Lords become so successful? It's no slight against developer Greg 'Slavic Magic' Styczeń to say there are a lot of medieval games, a lot of city building games, a lot of strategy games - a lot of medieval city building strategy games. Just look at Bellwright, which launched three days before Manor Lords, and has many of the same conceits. Speaking exclusively to PCGamesN, Tim Bender, CEO of publisher Manor Lords' publisher Hooded Horse, reveals how Steam's most-wanted game came to be, and how wishlist numbers, no matter how dramatic, can possibly be misleading. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Manor Lords release date, gameplay, and news Manor Lords dev details three big reworks coming to early access Manor Lords bans mod discussion until full support arrives View the full article

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Kai Cenat has named the popular souls-like game Elden Ring his “favorite” shortly after beating it today after a gigantic 167-hour marathon of a stream, to what many claimed was an impossible feat to complete. “This game is a cinema. It is very rewarding,” Cenat said in his post-run recap about the game, which took the streamer an entire week and well over a thousand deaths to complete. “I’ve never felt something in my soul like this. I don’t know what game compares to this right now. This is an absolute cinema.” Kai Cenat reflected on the gratifying experience of beating Elden Ring, one of the most challenging games on the planet, and held it in high praise as he struggled to find a gaming experience he could compare it to. View the full article

Just prior to Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024 on May 16, Xbox announced the development of the Proteus, the company’s latest ***** into the accessibility market. Starting this week, the new controller is available to preorder with an expected shipping date of fall 2024. Xbox revealed the project in a blog post covering the team’s developments on May 15. The Proteus, developed in tandem with ByoWave, features modular adaptivity which lets you move and replace its buttons. As someone who’s always learning about inclusive accessibility in game design, the importance of customizable buttons cannot be understated especially in a controller that lets you create your ideal custom layout. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Fans of Stardew Valley are known to bring their love of the farming game to life in a number of ways, with one player making an adorable stained-glass nightlight in honor of the Junimo creatures. Stardew Valley fan crafts have proven to be incredibly popular among community members, with a number of unique creations popping up in online spaces and even in real life. View the full article

Helldivers 2 has been relisted on Steam in a few countries after previously being delisted due to Sonys controversial decision to require PlayStation Network (PSN) account linking for PC players. Helldivers 2, the cooperative shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, faced significant backlash when Sony mandated that all PC players link a PSN account to their Steam accounts to continue playing the game. View the full article

When ConcernedApe released the 1.6 update for Stardew Valley, a litany of new content was added, making the game feel brand new for even the most seasoned players. The developer recommended players start a new save file after the updates release to fully appreciate everything added to the game, and though it hit PC in March, players are still finding small changes that drastically improve the game. View the full article

The tranquil town of Stardew Valley is a perfect place for players to settle down and start a farm. New and returning players to this fantastic indie farming simulator will find mountains of content to explore. With such a breadth of content available for players, the game can feel overwhelming for some, especially during the first year of the game. This is because so many aspects of the game rely on each other, each building up to the joy that comes from managing a farm in Stardew Valley. View the full article

The Kar98 ******* rifle is all but confirmed to be returning to the battlefield in Call of Duty: Warzone. The Call of Duty team has dropped several hints and teases regarding the devastating rifle's arrival back into the game, and fans can't wait for it to return to Call of Duty: Warzone. View the full article

Struggling to find Telan or reach Honor Rank 5 in Diablo 4‘s A Gift of Robes quest? This guide walks you through the Seasonal quest from start to finish, including how to rank up with the Iron Wolves and track down Telan in the Fractured Peaks. Table of ContentsHow to complete A Gift of Robes in Diablo 4 Season 4How to find Telan in Fractured Peaks How to complete A Gift of Robes in Diablo 4 Season 4Screenshot: PC InvasionThe first step in Diablo 4’s A Gift of Robes quest is to reach Honor Rank 5 with the Iron Wolves. To reach Honor Rank 5, you’ll need to participate in Helltide Zones to earn Wolf’s Honor. As of Season 4, Helltides are available in all World Tiers and last 55 minutes with a 5-minute break between spawns. If you’re eager to move on with the Seasonal Questline, check out our guide on the best ways to earn Wolf’s Honor in Diablo 4. How to find Telan in Fractured PeaksScreenshot...View the full article

With Persona 3 Reload officially in the rearview mirror, our next major slice of Persona-branded high school student simulation and turn-based dungeon battles will come via a presumed Persona 6. But when exactly will we see this next Persona game? And what will it be? In truth, we know very, very little right now, but that doesn't mean we can't take a look at some early rumours and comments from the teams over at Atlus regarding Persona's next mainline entry. So, let's run through all the brief bits of information we've learned so far about what's next for the series. Persona 6 Isn't Confirmed Just Yet, but Atlus Wants to Make a New Entry Although Atlus hasn't come out and officially confirmed that Persona 6 is on its way, the team has gone on record to confirm that there will be future additions to the franchise. Back in 2018, the Persona studio's chief director, Kazuhisa Wada, told Dengeki Playstation (later translated by Persona Central) that it was working on "mid-to-long term plans, including new numbered entries." Since then, the company has alluded to the release of a new mainline entry several times, whether that's through job postings or hints that the company is working on something new. Although even without Atlus continuing to make clear that a sequel is in the works, it feels somewhat inevitable. Persona 5's sales recently crossed 10 million units and Persona 3 Reload became the fastest-selling game in Atlus' history this year, amassing a million copies sold in just one week. With recent entries pulling in record profits, it's hard to imagine Persona 6 isn't in the studio's future. Persona 6 Doesn't Have a Release Date, But Leaks Suggest It Could Come in the Next Few Years Considering we don't have an official reveal of Persona 6 just yet, there's very little to go off regarding how far along it is and when it will hit shelves. That being said, one prominent ***** seems to imply we can expect the game in the next two years. Midori, A reputable insider who has shared multiple leaks pertaining to Atlus, ***** and the Persona franchise in the past, shared on X that they'd heard the game will either launch in 2025 or 2026. They went on to claim that 2026 seems the most likely candidate, especially as the series' 30th anniversary falls within the same year. As with any *****, it's worth taking the release window with a grain of salt until Atlus officially confirms anything, however, Midori has been a reliable source of information when it comes to early Persona news in the past. Considering Atlus has been rapidly releasing Persona content as of late, with Persona 5 Tactica, Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5: The Phantom X's China-exclusive open beta all launching in the space of a year, the studio seems to be ramping up its output of Persona titles, so a new mainline release in the next few years feels pretty fitting. Which Persona Game Should You Play First? [/url]There's a Very Good Chance Persona 6 Won't Be PlayStation Exclusive Without an official Persona 6 reveal from Atlus, we don't currently have any firm information about the platforms the sequel will release on, but a major change in Atlus' attitude towards exclusivity could likely mean the next mainline release is the first to debut on multiple systems. In the past, every mainline Persona game has debuted exclusively on PlayStation. However, Atlus' focus on Sony's systems has changed significantly in the past few years. Following the studio's decision to release Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5 Royal on PC, Xbox and Switch, it has trended towards releasing its major, tentpole titles on as many platforms as possible. Persona 3 Reload was not only available on PS5, Xbox and PC when it hit shelves, but was added to Xbox Game Pass at launch. Meanwhile, the team's next major release, Metaphor ReFantazio, is slated to hit all major platforms bar the Switch this fall. With the team catering to a wider audience when releasing its biggest games, it seems Persona 6 could well be the first mainline entry to debut across a range of different platforms. Atlus's Goal is to Have Persona 6 "Exceed" Persona 5 Although Persona has always had a large, loyal fanbase, Persona 5 was the game that launched the series into the stratosphere. From glowing reviews to millions of sales, it was a huge hit and is still considered one of the best RPGs of the modern era. However, Atlus is aiming to outdo it in their next game, and has even brought on a ******* team to ensure they do. As spotted and translated by Persona Central, Atlus posted a job recruitment page back in 2017. Alongside listings for different roles within the company were interviews with staff at Atlus, including the studio's director: Naoto Hiraoka. In his interview, he claimed the team's goal was to "create a [Persona] 6 which exceeds [Persona] 5," and that the recruitment drive was imperative because "exceeding 5 will be difficult with the current staff." Considering Persona 5 was the team's biggest and most ambitious game yet, it'll be interesting to see what Atlus does to up the ante in the sequel. The Game's Colour Scheme Will Allegedly Be Green One of the major calling cards of a Persona game is its bold, attention-grabbing art style. Each game has its own take on the Persona aesthetic, usually themed around a specific colour. Persona 3 heavily featured a gothic blue, Persona 4 went for a more uplifting yellow and Persona 5 bathed itself in a chaotic red. For Persona 6, it seems the developers are aiming to add a splash of green to the franchise. Once again taking a look at Atlus leaker Midori's recent tweets, they claimed in April that "The ****** theme for Persona 6 is green." Interestingly, the ***** adds fuel to the ***** of a long-running fan theory that started after Atlus posted some artwork for the series' 25th anniversary event. The image showed a lineup of all the lead characters throughout the franchise's six mainline games. Next to Joker from Persona 5, you can see a bucket filled with green paint. Ever since the image dropped, fans were convinced the bucket confirmed that the next game would feature a green ******-scheme, and if Midori's claims are true, it seems the theories were correct all along. Callum Williams is a freelance media writer with years of experience as a game critic, news reporter, guides writer and features writer. View the full article

The creators of the eagerly awaited Fallout 4 total conversion mod Fallout: London have recently revealed that the game will be available for download on GOG after its release. The decision to release the massive Fallout 4 mod on a store is due to the projects huge file size, which is around 30 to 40 GB. View the full article

MultiVersus has announced the Banana Guard as the newest playable character. As well as revealing the addition of the charismatic Adventure Time character to the game's cast, MultiVersus revealed that the character will be voiced by Austen Moret, who has other notable works such as Unicorn Overlord, Mobile Legends Bang Bang, and WWE 2K24. View the full article

A fan of Stardew Valley is going through a creative and arduous task as they build a tarot deck with designs based off of popular Stardew Valley characters, mobs, and plants. The artistic endeavor is quite clever, and the artist hopes it will eventually lead to a completed Stardew Valley deck. View the full article

A leaker known for reporting on Valve projects recently shared screenshots of a rumored upcoming online game from the company. Called Deadlock, the competitive shooter has drawn comparisons to established titles like Overwatch, Valorant, and Valve's own DOTA 2. Read Entire Article View the full article

First reported by The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft is allegedly planning to make this year's new Call of Duty available on Game Pass from day one. According to the WSJ, Microsoft will officially announce the move during its June showcase in the industry's customary, formerly-E3-centered game announcement week... Read more.View the full article

Arena Breakout Infinite, the free-to-play alternative to Escape From Tarkov, is blowing up on Twitch because there are thousands of closed beta keys being given away via Twitch Drops.Since there are a ton of players desperately trying to claw their way into the closed beta for the F2P extraction shooter, there are a few issues popping up with the code redemption process and players are experiencing longer than usual wait times when trying to get their accounts whitelisted for the beta test. If you’re having problems with your Arena Breakout Infinite Twitch Drops, keep reading to learn what you can do.How to Claim Arena Breakout Infinite Twitch DropsArena Breakout Infinite Twitch Drops work just like any other Twitch Drop campaign. As long as you watch any participating stream for 60 minutes, you’ll be granted beta access for Arena Breakout Infinite. The stream window must be active and unmuted for this to work, and you can check your current progress in the Twit...View the full article

Multiple screenshots for the new Valve hero shooter Deadlock have been leaked online, bringing more validity to recent rumors and speculation regarding the unannounced title. Valve appears to be playtesting Deadlock, so an official reveal of the new hero shooter could potentially arrive soon. View the full article

When any highly-anticipated game comes to PC, there will inevitably be a huge modding scene surrounding it. Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is no exception.Fans have been clamoring for a PC version of this game ever since it was first released on PlayStation 4 back in 2020, and now fans can finally develop the mods they’ve been dreaming about for years with the newly released PC port of Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut. Model swaps, graphics tweaks, and more await you if you’re looking to install mods for your Ghost of Tsushima playthrough on PC.Best Ghost of Tsushima PC ModsThe Ghost of Tsushima modding scene is still young, so ******* mods will take some time to get released. Still, there are quite a few mods that make the game even better that you can download right now.Fast Launch (Skip Startup Videos)Image: Instanity (NexusMods)This type of mod always comes around when a new game is released, and for good reason. There are simply way...View the full article

The long-awaited PC version of Ghost of Tsushima is finally here, and the game runs on a wide variety of hardware. That includes handheld PCs like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go, too.While you can just set all of the graphics to low and call it a day, you can squeeze a surprising amount of visual fidelity out of Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut on the Steam Deck and other handheld devices without tanking the framerate too much. These devices are surprisingly customizable, and that’s perfect for a game like this. Ghost of Tsushima Steam Deck SettingsWith these settings, you’ll be able to maintain a solid 30 FPS on your Steam Deck when playing Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut without making the game look that much worse.Texture Quality: MediumTexture Filtering: 4x AnisotropicShadow Quality: LowLevel of Detail: MediumTerrain Detail: MediumVolumetric Fog: LowDepth of Field: Very lowScreen Space Reflections...View the full article

A Valheim player has recently shared a video showcasing the moment when their base was destroyed by the recent Ashlands update. While most gamers had their bases unaffected by the latest update, some Valheim players who built their strongholds near the southern edges of the map were surprised by their destruction after the new Ashlands biome appeared. View the full article

When is Dragonbane Keep up in World of Warcraft Dragonflight? With so many players forgetting about world events in the Dragon Isles now Dragonflight has reached Season 4, you'd be forgiven for misremembering when and where the Dragonbane Keep event takes place. Whether you're completing it hoping for some easy gear from the Last Hurrah: Dragon Isles weekly event, or you're grinding reputation with the Valdrakken Accord, we've got you covered with all the information you need. The Siege of Dragonbane keep event in World of Warcraft Dragonflight will see you help the ****** Dragons retake the keep from the invading Djaradin. With everyone so powerful with the high level gear available in WoW Season 4, chances are you'll have no trouble at all barreling through the world event, but if you're looking for an edge (or a lost NPC among the crowds), the best WOW addons for the world's most famous MMORPG can always help you out. Here's all the info you need to get started. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: World of Warcraft's Mists of Pandaria Remix is less WoW, more Diablo After Diablo 4, it looks like a new Blizzard game is in the works WoW The War Within release date window, trailers, and more View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]