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The Civilization devs’ Marvel game has been delayed just two months after it was revealed

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 01:28 PM PDT

The Civilization devs’ Marvel game has been delayed just two months after it was revealed

Marvel's Midnight Suns, a superheroic strategy game from Firaxis, the studio behind XCOM and Civilization, was announced just over two months ago ahead of its planned launch in March 2022. However, the game has already been delayed. Marvel's Midnight Suns is now due to launch in the second half of 2022.

"We decided to share that we've made the very tough decision to move our launch window to the second half of 2022," the devs say in a tweet. "We know many fans were looking forward to playing the game originally next spring, and this decision did not come lightly. We decided to push our launch because we need more time to make this the best game possible."

The devs say that the extra development time "will be used to add more story, cinematics, and overall polish, and will be essential in helping us make our vision a reality". This announcement comes alongside the latest financial report from Take-Two, the parent company of the game's publisher, 2K.

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Rainbow Six Siege: High Calibre teaser reveals Thorn and her gadget

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 11:13 AM PDT

Rainbow Six Siege: High Calibre teaser reveals Thorn and her gadget

The week of Rainbow Six Siege teasers continues as Ubisoft slowly unveils the details for the new season, High Calibre. Earlier this week, we got the season's name and a look at a new weapon - now we've gotten a cinematic look at the new operator, Thorn, and a clear demonstration of her new gadget.

Thorn will be in the Defender role, and if the red hair and accent in the trailer don't give it away, she's Irish. Her gadget is a sticky grenade that can be placed on a wall - it apparently works as a trap, because we see it explode into shrapnel when a group of enemies get close. We also see her wielding what appears to be the new SMG that appeared in the earlier teaser.

This all matches with what we've heard about Thorn from dataminers leading up to this reveal. According to the leaked info, those explosives are called Razorbloom Shells - once one is triggered, it'll turn red, then explode after a small delay, dealing proximity-based damage to enemies.

RELATED LINKS: Rainbow Six Siege Year 5 operators, Best Rainbow Six Siege operators, Play Rainbow Six Siege

Save 47% on Razer’s Kraken Tournament Edition gaming headset on Amazon

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 10:54 AM PDT

Save 47% on Razer’s Kraken Tournament Edition gaming headset on Amazon

Visuals are a huge part of the gaming PC experience, especially if you're using the best gaming monitor. Yet, high-quality audio is arguably just as important, as it both helps immerse us in digital worlds and can help improve performance during FPS games. Thankfully, Razer's Kraken Tournament Edition headset has $47 off, so you won't have to break the bank to experience high-fidelity audio.

Over on Amazon US, you can pick up the Razer Kraken TE for $52.99, thanks to a 47% discount. If you reside in the UK, you can also grab 45% off Razer's premium peripheral, bringing things down from £99.99 to £54.99. Providing you prefer a splash of colour, you can also grab the green version of the Kraken TE for £59.99.

This 7.1 surround sound headset is a premium solution that boasts versatility, as the inclusion of a detachable DAC means you can use it on PC, consoles, and mobile devices. Yet, compatibility isn't the Kracken TE's only superpower, as THX Spatial Audio and custom-Tuned 50 mm Drivers give it an edge over many other headsets out there.

RELATED LINKS: Razer Thresher Ultimate review, Razer Blade review, Best gaming headset

This custom Age of Empires IV gaming PC is a plate mail powerhouse

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 10:50 AM PDT

This custom Age of Empires IV gaming PC is a plate mail powerhouse

Age of Empires IV stormed storefronts on October 28, and the latest addition to the renowned RTS series is something of a traditional triumph. To celebrate the strategy game's victorious release, and its day one arrival on Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft has teamed up with a fan-favourite tech YouTuber to create a custom gaming PC that's not just armed to the teeth with the latest components, it's also clad in metal armour.

Assembled by UrAvgConsumer, the custom Age of Empires IV PC is armed with an AMD Ryzen 5600X gaming CPU, an MSI Gaming Z Trio RTX 3070, 16GB of G-Skill gaming RAM, and a dexterous Samsung 980 Pro SSD. While the latest entry to the renowned strategy series won't wage war on most gaming PCs, UrAvgConsumer says they wanted "a strong system like this to have some of the power to back it up."

Of course, while the innards of this commemorative build are impressive, the real star of the show is the machine's heavy metal exterior, which comprises armoured shoulders and a short sword as the cherry on top. The gallant gaming PC might be medieval-themed, but UrAvgConsumer made sure to throw some RBG lighting into the mix, which makes this project look like some sort of eldritch knight.

RELATED LINKS: Age of Empires 4 release date, Age of Empires 4 review, The best RTS games on PC

4X game Humankind’s new patch brings mods, muertos, and more

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 10:01 AM PDT

4X game Humankind's new patch brings mods, muertos, and more

In terms of strategy games like Civilization, Humankind is one of the strongest contenders we've seen yet. The recently released 4X game is still a bit rough around the edges, though, but it's nothing a few patches can't fix. A couple of months after the previous update, the 'Fabius Maximus' patch lands today, with new world setting options, culture balancing, mod support, and an in-game event themed on the Día de los Muertos festival popular in South America.

You can now alter the abundance level of strategic and luxury resources in any given game, which will create new tensions as civilisations compete (or trade) for what they need. Lots of cultures have also been given a balance pass as well, with developer Amplitude focusing on ones that most often got labeled as too weak, or too OP (we're looking at you, Khmer).

Also starting with this patch is Humankind's foray into modding. Official Mod.io integration has now been introduced to the game, and the developer released an overview of the basics of this last week. Actual mod tools have yet to be released, however, but we're told they'll be coming via Steam soon. At the time of writing, most of the Humankind mods you'll find on Mod.io are map mods, although there is also this really cool mod that lets you explore the game world from a first-person perspective.

RELATED LINKS: Humankind release date, Humankind review, Pre-order Humankind

Battlefield 2042 devs spend 3,600 words explaining how Portal works

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 10:18 AM PDT

Battlefield 2042 devs spend 3,600 words explaining how Portal works

Earlier this year, DICE unveiled Battlefield 2042's Portal - a mode that lets players use maps, vehicles, and loadouts from across games in the series and fold in their own custom-made rulesets to create their own custom experiences, which can then be shared with other fans. Now, the devs have just shared a very detailed look at how this mode will work which is, I kid you not, well over 3,000 words long. So, buckle up.

The in-depth rundown of the upcoming PC game's Portal mode comes alongside a new gameplay reveal (below), which shares a first look at Battle of the Bulge, El Alamein, Arica Harbor, Valparaiso, Noshahr Canals, and Caspian Border. Starting at launch, there'll be some readily available default experiences that will let players relive these classic maps in the style fans will remember, and through Portal, players can dive into these direct from the game - "or if you prefer, you can use these experiences as starting points that you can edit to create something more personal".

Creating custom experiences starts with the 'Core' part of Portal, first by choosing the game mode that'll serve as your foundation. At launch, these will include Conquest Large, Conquest, Rush, Free-For-All, and Team Deathmatch - the latter two of which are most deeply adjustable using the game's Rules Editor - a "powerful visual programming tool", covered below - on top of the game's other modifiers and toggles.

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Hearts of Iron 4 programmer goes rogue and ‘fixes’ French focus tree

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 09:38 AM PDT

Hearts of Iron 4 programmer goes rogue and 'fixes' French focus tree

We're counting down the days until the release of Hearts of Iron IV: No Step Back. We got a brief glimpse last week after the developers ran a feature stream that looked at the expansion in action, but there are also the dev diaries, which will continue all the way up to release and beyond as the team moves on to talk about what's coming next.

This week's dev diary spends some time looking at the tech improvements coming as part of the expansion, but it also showcases how the programmers also like to get involved in the content design as well. The tech lead for Hearts of Iron IV is the author of today's update, and apparently they've always had a pet peeve regarding some of the French focus tree options introduced in the previous major Hearts of Iron 4 DLC, La Resistance.

In what we can only assume was a great revolutionary movement that rivaled the Russian Civil War, the teach lead decided to go into the game and make some of the communist paths slightly more accurate. They even going as far as to buy and ship a rare portrait from France to Sweden so the art team could create a better image for the game.

RELATED LINKS: The best Hearts of Iron 4 mods, The best WW2 games on PC, The best grand strategy games on PC

Age of Empires 4 cheats – what you need to know

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 09:31 AM PDT

Age of Empires 4 cheats – what you need to know

So, you want some Age of Empires 4 cheat codes? Cheats are a strong staple of strategy games, and Age of Empires as a series is known for some great ones. From magical bears to cars that can fire lasers, you've been able to do some weird and wonderful things via the command console. Check out our guides to Age of Empires 3 cheats or Age of Empires 2 cheats if you want an idea of what past RTS games have done.

Will Age of Empires 4 have cheats? Yes - World's Edge creative director Adam Isgreen confirmed in an interview with Rock,Paper,Shotgun that cheats would be coming post-launch, but they're not in the game currently. What the timetable is going to be is unknown, as it really depends on whether there were any consumer-friendly cheats used during game development.

For cheats that involve funny super units, the art for those would need to be created as well, assuming they weren't done prior to launch. It's not as simple and flicking a switch and making everything available for the masses.

RELATED LINKS: Age of Empires 4 release date, Age of Empires 4 review, The best RTS games on PC

The best Call of Duty Vanguard Sten loadout

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 09:26 AM PDT

The best Call of Duty Vanguard Sten loadout

Trying to find the best Sten loadout in Call of Duty Vanguard? The stock version of the Sten SMG is already one of the best guns in Vanguard, and can be deadly when customised with the right attachments. Sure, some of these attachments may not look great, though the effect they have on the Sten is deniable. What makes this weapon so powerful is its mobility, allowing you to dash through buildings in record time.

One of the Sten's best attributes is its fast rate of fire which results in a quick time to kill speed. We can harness this power by reducing the recoil on the weapon, making it significantly easier to target enemies from afar. The Sten is an excellent close range weapon, but it's also capable of dominating from mid range with the right set of attachments.

Our Sten loadout has been designed to reduce as much recoil as possible, while maintaining the weapon's high mobility stats. With a new magazine type and a few attachments to make the gun stealthy, the Sten has the potential to become a real problem on close quarters maps.

Kaiju Wars updates its free demo to let you be the monster for Godzilla Day

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 09:25 AM PDT

Kaiju Wars updates its free demo to let you be the monster for Godzilla Day

It's Godzilla Day, the annual occurrence where Toho puts together a whole lot of merch and marketing to remind you just who really is the King of the Monsters. But hey, you don't have to actually have a stake in Godzilla to enjoy a celebration of giant monsters. The indie devs behind Kaiju Wars are taking the opportunity to provide some new features in the demo for the upcoming strategy game.

This update adds local versus multiplayer to the Kaiju Wars demo on Steam, which you can also take online via Steam Remote Play. If you've not checked out the game before, it pits humanity's forces against seemingly-unstoppable giant monsters, so in the multiplayer mode, one player takes on that role as normal.

The other player controls the kaiju, stomping around the maps, using abilities to wreak further havoc, and making use of Dark Project powers to make life even harder for the player controlling the humans. The devs warn that "this mode sure isn't balanced at all", but accepting your helplessness in the face of a giant monster attack is just part of the fun of kaiju, right?

The best New World tank build – sword and shield setup

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 09:04 AM PDT

The best New World tank build – sword and shield setup

If you're looking for the best tank build in New World, then here's how to build the ideal loadout using a sword and shield. The sword is currently the only weapon in New World that can be used with a shield - although the sword is fairly weak compared to other hefty New World weapons, it can be used to build a highly defensive tanky loadout for both PvE and PvP.

It's important that you equip your sword with a carnelian gem - this provides a taunting perk for your weapon, used alongside the Shield Bash and Defiant Stance in the mastery defender tree. The build is made up of both defender and swordmaster abilities, and although the sword provides strength attributes, it's best to scale up in both dexterity and constitution to withstand damage.

These tank builds are used to defend and mitigate damage so other party members can deal damage, so they're best paired with DPS builds like the best New World Fire Staff build, melee-focused DPS such as the rapier, war hammer, hatchet, and great axe, or a life staff healer build. Take note of the abilities that slow enemies, as the tank particularly excels in crowd control, and AoE damage can be used to maximise your efficiency. So here are the best New World tank builds using a sword and shield for both PvE and PvP.

RELATED LINKS: New World system requirements, New World beginner's guide, New World review

Everything we know about Yunjin in Genshin Impact

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 08:54 AM PDT

Everything we know about Yunjin in Genshin Impact

While we only recently got update 2.2 in Genshin Impact, attention is starting to drift further afield as a long-rumoured character is reportedly coming to the anime game in the not-too-distant future.

Yunjin's name has popped up several times already in Genshin Impact, though the most recent update changes it to 'Yun Jin'. Back in January 2021, dataminer Lumie shared a render of the character on Twitter. Back then, leakers believed she was a five-star Polearm user with geo abilities. She has also appeared in the game, albeit scarcely. We caught a glimpse of her during a recent cutscene for the Moonchase Festival, and several existing characters mention her by name in their voice lines. She hails from Liyue and is a part of the Heyu Tea House troupe, becoming a particularly popular performer in the region.

As ever with datamines, though, keep in mind that Mihoyo hasn't revealed the content itself, and it could be subject to change if it is legitimate. Nevertheless, here's everything we know about Yun Jin so far.

RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

The best New World great axe build for PvP and PvE

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 08:50 AM PDT

The best New World great axe build for PvP and PvE

Want to know what the best New World great axe builds are for PvP and PvE? We've had time to test several different builds since the new MMO game launched, and we've concluded that outside of the magic weapons, one of the best New World weapons is the great axe. It may be slower to use than most other melee weapons, but it's a fantastic option for those wanting to chop away at foes in a DPS role.

To build an excellent loadout for New World, you need to spend time killing enemies to level up weapons, choose which skills to equip, and allocate attribute points. Therefore, you should assign your character's attribute points carefully to maximise the impact of both weapons in your build. While it takes more skill to use a great axe in combat than other weapons, the effort is most certainly worth it.

If you're running a powerful axe build, particularly the PvE build in this guide, you'll benefit from tackling dungeons and bosses alongside someone who is using the best New World tank build, using the sword and shield. We also have DPS build configurations for the best New World fire staff build. This guide will go over both of the best great axe builds, though if you'd rather spec into a different melee-focused build, why not try out our best New World war hammer buildbest New World hatchet build, or best New World rapier build instead.

RELATED LINKS: New World system requirements, New World beginner's guide, New World review

Call of Duty Vanguard maps: every map at launch

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 08:28 AM PDT

Call of Duty Vanguard maps: every map at launch

Looking for a list of every multiplayer map in Call of Duty Vanguard? Activision surprised the Call of Duty community by announcing that Vanguard is going to launch with 16 multiplayer maps. To put this into perspective, Black Ops Cold War controversially featured just eight maps at launch. Additional maps eventually made their way to the game, but it took Cold War almost six months to reach the same number of maps Vanguard launches with.

One of Vanguard's new features is the destructible cover system which dynamically adjusts the map depending on where the action zones are. You might hide behind a wall in the first minute of the game only to find that it has been destroyed by the end of the match. Players can target specific pieces of cover by throwing a barrage of grenades at it, stopping anyone from taking refuge there.

All 16 maps in Vanguard are playable in 6v6, 12v12, and 24v24 configurations. Not all maps are the same size, and there are some particularly small maps which get absolutely demolished when played with 48 people. With Call of Duty Vanguard's release date right around the corner, this is the perfect time to study the new maps. Here are the multiplayer maps in Call of Duty Vanguard so far.

The best Genshin Impact Yoimiya build

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 08:25 AM PDT

The best Genshin Impact Yoimiya build

Yoimiya joins the roster of new Genshin Impact characters as part of the current Genshin Impact banner alongside the four-star Sayu. If you're looking for the best Yoimiya build in Genshin Impact, then here's how to create the ideal build based on Yoimiya's abilities.

The Genshin Impact Yoimiya banner, Tapestry of Golden Flames, has dropped. You now have a chance to play as the five-star firework shop owner, also known as the Queen of the Summer Festival, who lives in Inazuma City in Hanamizaka. She is a five-star Pyro bow user, and although players may be hesitant to try her out due to her lack of AoE damage, it is possible to build Yoimiya as a powerful DPS character.

Alongside Yoimiya's banner, Epitome Invocation also boosts the drop-rate for the event-exclusive Thundering Pulse bow, as well as the four-star weapons Sacrificial Sword, Rainslasher claymore, Dragon's Bane polearm, Sacrificial Fragments catalyst, and Favonius Warbow. There's also a chance to pull Diona and Xinyan, alongside Yoimiya and Sayu.

RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

15 minutes of Elden Ring gameplay are coming tomorrow – tune in here

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 07:57 AM PDT

15 minutes of Elden Ring gameplay are coming tomorrow – tune in here

We're about to get our next peep at FromSoftware's upcoming action-RPG very soon. The studio has announced on Twitter that it'll show a generous 15 minutes of Elden Ring gameplay on streaming platforms this week. While it's not known what the devs will be revealing during those precious minutes just yet, with Elden Ring being one of the most excitedly anticipated games of recent years, safe to say it's going to be well worth tuning in.

First up, the when. According to FromSoft's tweet, the Elden Ring 15-minute gameplay stream will go live on November 4 at 7am PDT / 10am EDT / 2pm GMT / 3pm CET. The stream will be shown on Elden Ring's YouTube channel and publisher Bandai Namco's Twitch channel at those times, though you can get cosy and tune in with us here via the embed below if you like.

The good news is that "language subtitles" will be available for viewers checking out the stream on YouTube, the studio follows up on Twitter, adding that "if this would aid your viewing enjoyment, we invite you to join us there".

Far Cry 6 update removes a mission that was “accidentally released too early”

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 07:08 AM PDT

Far Cry 6 update removes a mission that was “accidentally released too early”

The patch notes for Far Cry 6's latest patch, Title Update 2, have arrived. Alongside a bunch of gameplay and quality-of-life tweaks, and a round of bug fixes, the update brings a rather surprising change: it's removed one of the action-adventure game's missions, but that's because it was launched a bit earlier than planned.

"This update includes bug fixes, performance improvements, and upcoming content that will release in the coming weeks," Ubisoft community manager UbiKoality posts in the game's 'news and announcements' hub. "This update also removes the Dani and Danny vs Everybody mission as it was accidentally released too early," the post explains, adding that the studio "look[s] forward to players checking out the final version in the future".

Similarly, on Twitter, Ubisoft explains that the mission accidentally released early "is a work-in-progress", and apologises for any confusion, adding that it'll "follow up shortly with more information". It looks like we know roughly when the fully-complete mission will be released, though, as Far Cry 6's post-launch content roadmap lists Danny and Dani vs Everybody as a free crossover mission coming up sometime this December.

RELATED LINKS: Far Cry 6 review, The best open-world games, Buy Far Cry 6

Red Dead Redemption 2 modders create their own Undead Nightmare

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 05:31 AM PDT

Red Dead Redemption 2 modders create their own Undead Nightmare

Halloween may have come and gone, but there are still plenty of spooky things going on in Red Dead Redemption 2 if you know where to look. Namely, one group of modders has created a mod inspired by Undead Nightmare, a popular expansion for Red Dead Redemption which, like the base game, Rockstar Games hasn't ported to PC.

Dick Hertz and Eki's Undead Nightmare 2 - Origins mod brings a plague to New Austin, limiting your visibility over foggy, darkened lands to the faint glow of a blood moon. The towns of Armadillo, Coot's Chapel, Blackwater, and others have been invaded by zombies, leading some residents to hide on roofs or boarded-up shops while the police duel the undead in the streets. The fighting isn't limited to Red Dead Redemption 2's towns, though, as many zombies have found their way into the wilderness.

The mod has other features, too. Alongside spooky music, there are some apparel items to let players dress the part. One of the modders also shares on Nexus Mods that there are hidden features, too, so it sounds like there's more to stumble across.

RELATED LINKS: Red Dead Redemption 2 PC review, RDR2 PC legendary animal hunts, Play Red Dead Redemption 2

Minecraft gets new “unified” PC launcher for Bedrock, Java, and Dungeons

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 05:22 AM PDT

Minecraft gets new “unified” PC launcher for Bedrock, Java, and Dungeons

Minecraft has come to Xbox Game Pass for PC, with both the Bedrock and Java editions of the sandbox game now available for subscribers running Windows 10 or 11. This not only means those playing on PC through Game Pass get access to cross-play with others "regardless of platform" - there's also a new "unified Minecraft launcher" to help you start both versions of the game from the same place.

"We're introducing a special feature – the unified Minecraft launcher!" Mojang Studios creative writer Cristina Anderca announces in a blog post. "Instead of having separate launchers for the Bedrock and Java Edition, you will be able to start both versions of Minecraft from a single game launcher."

The post later reads: "Minecraft has never been easier to play on PC, and I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as I do. So far, I've just been switching between the two editions and marvelling at how easy it is. Now if you'll excuse me, I must find out who came up with this idea so I can bury them in fan mail."

RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods

Best Black Friday SSD deals

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 05:52 AM PDT

Best Black Friday SSD deals

You've come home from a long day and want to kick back with your favourite videogame, only to find out there's an update so big it can no longer fit on your device - yes, we're looking at you, Call of Duty. It sounds like you might need a new SSD, which doesn't have to cost as much as you think.

Games are constantly getting bigger, whether you're paying attention to the intricate graphical details or getting lost in their sprawling worlds as Rockstar, Bethesda, and Ubisoft all compete for the largest map possible. Even Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War barely fits on a 250GB drive with all game modes taking up a hefty 175GB.

Your first thought might be to buy a new hard drive, and you wouldn't be wrong in thinking they offer more capacity for a significantly lower price. But unless you want to spend more time hanging around on a loading screen than playing the game, you're better off with a good SSD to speed things up. There are even plenty of deals from WD, Samsung, and Crucial that rival what we'll see on Black Friday if you don't want to wait around.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

New Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti laptop GPU could combat Intel’s Arc Alchemist chip

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 04:49 AM PDT

New Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti laptop GPU could combat Intel’s Arc Alchemist chip

Recently, we learned that RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3080 GPUs with more VRAM could be coming next year. While recent Nvidia refresh rumours mostly relate to desktop Super variants, a fresh leak suggests a new RTX 3070 Ti mobile GPU could also emerge on the scene alongside a laptop RTX 3080 Ti in 2022.

Spotted by Videocardz, the laptop GPU variant reared its head on the PCI ID Repository with the label "NVIDIA GN20-E6". The new ID was then linked to Nvidia's unannounced RTX 3070 Ti mobile card by database user Faintsnow, meaning the green team could be preparing to release the SKU as part of its upcoming refresh.

The PC ID database doesn't include any specs for the mobile graphics card, but it should feature a higher core count than the standard RTX 3070 laptop model. If the new chip does venture beyond 5120 CUDA cores, it could leave Nvidia's existing RTX 3080 equivalent feeling a tad redundant, and it could even surpass low-powered Max-Q models.

RELATED LINKS: RTX 2070 Super review, RTX 2060 Super review, Best graphics card

Genshin Impact tier list: the best and worst characters

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 04:34 AM PDT

Genshin Impact tier list: the best and worst characters

There are currently 42 Genshin Impact characters available, so there's no shortage of candidates for your dream team. But with so many different weapon, elementals, talents, ascension bonuses, and constellations upgrades, finding your favourites can be challenging.

In truth, it is difficult to find a truly bad Genshin Impact character. While base stats and elemental abilities are important, the value of a character also depends on personal playstyle, available weapons and artifacts, and team composition. That being said, if your favourite character is in C tier or below, you may struggle to get past some of the more challenging Spiral Abyss floors. Don't worry too much if your favourite character is on one of the lower tiers; you can still make it work with our recommended Genshin Impact builds.

In general, being on the highest tiers mean that the character is the best in their role, is not too difficult to build, and performs well regardless of teammates. Being on a lower tier means that there are better alternatives, or the character needs a very specific build or team to shine.  Just to note, the characters are not ranked within their own tier, and with that out of the way, let's take a look at our ranking of characters in our Genshin Impact tier list!

RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

Here’s the League of Legends 2021 patch schedule – every season 11 update release date

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 04:11 AM PDT

Here’s the League of Legends 2021 patch schedule – every season 11 update release date

If you're a League of Legends fan you'll know that, approximately every couple of weeks, the multiplayer game receives a hefty update. Usually packed with shiny new Champion skins, a batch of Champion, item, and rune balance changes, fixes, and occasionally new or returning game modes, plus more, LoL patches are a hugely important part of the MOBA game. As such, it's worth knowing when they're due to launch. Handily, we now know when every patch of League of Legends season 11 is scheduled to debut.

As posted by Riot Games on the game's support site, the League of Legends 2021 patch schedule kicks off with League of Legends patch 11.1 on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

There are no exact release times detailed, but based on most of the 2020 updates, we can guess that - for the most part - the maintenance times will begin at around 3am PT for NA servers, 5am UK time for EUW servers, and 3am CET for EUNE servers, and last for approximately three hours. However, you'll need to check each set of patch notes to find out exact timings.

RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends patch 11.23, LoL tier list

Cool Minecraft builds: the best constructions you need to see

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 10:10 AM PDT

Cool Minecraft builds: the best constructions you need to see

What are the best Minecraft builds for Java and Windows 10 edition? Mojang's creative sandbox game has been around for more than a decade and, in that time, its dedicated artists and architects have produced a dizzying array of cool builds in Minecraft for your viewing pleasure.

Sampling the cream of the Minecraft mega build crop is like taking an all-inclusive tour of not just this world, but many - just without any food and accommodation. This list will take you to Middle-earth, Tamriel, and Azeroth to name a few, while still having you home in time for tea. But, if you're happier having a poke around your home planet of Earth, you can visit the - not-yet-sunk, luckily - RMS Titanic, and Europe's Imperial Summer Palace.

Just as you'll find in our selection of the best Minecraft seeds and Minecraft skins, this collection of builds has something for every kind of player. So pack your bags and get ready to marvel at the best combinations of brick and mortar to ever grace Mojang's pixel-perfect universe - here are the very best Minecraft builds around.

RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods

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