Over the last decade or so, Japanese developer FromSoftware has completely restructured what we expect from combat-focussed RPGs thanks to its Dark Souls games. Its longer-running series, though, is actually Armored Core, a mech combat game that it's been making for years, albeit with no title appearing since the PS3 and Xbox 360. Now, it's back - find out everything you … [Read more...] about Armored Core 6: Release date, trailers, pre-order and all Fires of Rubicon details
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PS5 Pro: Release date, rumors, price, what we want from Sony’s next-gen console
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Update, July 21, 2023 (01:22 PM ET): We’ve updated this PS5 Pro rumor hub with information on the device’s codename and more concrete details on a possible launch window. Original article: On November 15, 2013, Sony launched the PlayStation 4. Three years later, almost to the day, Sony launched an upgraded version known as the … [Read more...] about PS5 Pro: Release date, rumors, price, what we want from Sony’s next-gen console
Remnant 2 (review in progress): A good game let down by performance woes
Early Verdict Pros +A satisfying number of ways to make your character build unique +Bosses are challenging, with a wide array of mechanics +Enemies aren't simple cannon fodder Cons -Performance woes on PC -Uninteresting story Why you can trust Windows Central Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you … [Read more...] about Remnant 2 (review in progress): A good game let down by performance woes
How to see FPS in your games
Want to monitor the FPS in your games? Here's how. The minimum FPS that you're willing to game at varies wildly from one gamer to another. For many, a game is unplayable if it dips below the 60FPS mark, while others would happily sacrifice their frame rates in exchange for breathtaking visuals. So, managing the frame rates and graphical settings is something … [Read more...] about How to see FPS in your games
Remnant 2 is Steam Deck verified but I’d still wait to play it
(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central) Just a couple of days ahead of its early access launch, Remnant 2 was confirmed to be Steam Deck verified by its developer. And this is good news, right? Absolutely! As someone who's been looking forward to playing this game and someone who plays on a Steam Deck, the tweet below was like music to my ears. That's even … [Read more...] about Remnant 2 is Steam Deck verified but I’d still wait to play it
How to level up FAST in Diablo 4 Season 1
(Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment) Are you ready to face the Season of the Malignant, the first season of Diablo 4 that launches on July 20? If you’ve already completed the main campaign and are looking for more challenges, rewards and story, then you’ll want to join the seasonal realm and start a new character from scratch. But don’t worry, I’m here to help you … [Read more...] about How to level up FAST in Diablo 4 Season 1
Diablo 4: List of all Malignant Heart effects, powers, and types in Season 1
(Image credit: Activision Blizzard) Each of Diablo 4's live service seasons will shake up its gameplay with a temporary new addition or system, as Blizzard wants to ensure that the popular ARPG feels consistently fresh to play throughout the months and years to come. At the core of its first season, Season of the Malignant, are Malignant Hearts — unique items that give … [Read more...] about Diablo 4: List of all Malignant Heart effects, powers, and types in Season 1
10 best Pokémon-like games for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and Steam Deck
(Image credit: Windows Central | Jez Corden) Pokemon is one of, if not the best-selling game series of all time, with almost 40 main games, which, when you think about it, is quite a feat. It can be easy to feel like you're missing out if you don't have a Nintendo Switch, but not to worry, plenty of games on both Xbox and PC offer a similar, if not the same, experience. … [Read more...] about 10 best Pokémon-like games for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and Steam Deck
Pikmin 4 review: Pick of the bunch
Pikmin is one of those odd little series that I can't really imagine thriving in the same way outside of Nintendo's unique ecosystem - one that has earned a fourth entry despite never really breaking out of the cult bracket. Still, Nintendo has proven time and again that niche genres and properties can still offer up exciting games, and that's a pattern that continues with … [Read more...] about Pikmin 4 review: Pick of the bunch
Best Xbox Series X stands 2023: Place your console on a charging station or mount it to the wall
The Xbox Series X already stands tall when compared to its predecessors, but giving it a dedicated stand or wall mount can be an excellent way to neaten up your gaming area. Not only do the best stands for Series X allow you to save space, but they can also provide other benefits like charging stations and docks for Xbox controllers and Xbox headsets - as well as providing … [Read more...] about Best Xbox Series X stands 2023: Place your console on a charging station or mount it to the wall