Why, yes, that is a polar bear about to saw an anime girl in half, because that’s what happens when Zero Escape director Kotaro Uchikoshi is no longer restrained to the waking world. AI: The Somnium Files is his next game, developed by Spike Chunsoft, and now has a July 26th release date on PC. It’s a sci-fi mystery that seems vaguely inspired by oddball Jennifer Lopez psycho-thriller The Cell, putting players in the shoes of a cyber-psychic detective investigating people’s dreams as well as crime scenes. Below, a bizarre new trailer that I wouldn’t try to make sense of yet.

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Denuvo, the folks behind the much-maligned DRM-strengthening software Denuvo Anti-Tamper, intend to block more shenanigans. On Wednesday they announced Denuvo Anti-Cheat, a new doodad for developers to tie into their games to bust cheats. They say it partially uses machine learning to detect cheaty behaviour–a trick used by others, including by Valve in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive–but don’t say much about its efficacy or any developers who are using it. I’m just mentioning it now so when, in the future, you see Denuvo Anti-Cheat in a game you don’t send me “WHY DIDN’T YOU TELL ME?” e-mails.

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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is finally here, and even though it’s a huge departure from the Souls series, it’s still got plenty of complicated stuff and hard bosses that you may wish to know about. We’re of course happy to oblige, even if it’s just an excuse to play a highly anticipated game. So strap on your prosthetic hand, grab your katana, and let’s get started.

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With all the named opponents in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, it can be tricky to work out which ones are dedicated bosses. The Chained Ogre is your first real test of your Shinobi prowess, though if you know how to do so, this fight can easily be cheesed. Read on if you’re struggling with this first boss.

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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has finally snuck onto PC. The latest game from Souls makers From Software, this gory slice-’em-up sees you tread softly softly in the silent shoes of The Wolf, a master shinobi with the curious ability to resurrect himself upon death, as you battle the humongous foes of feudal Japan.

The big question on everyone’s lips, though, is whether this game will also murder your PC’s frame rate? Find out below, where we detail Sekiro: Shadow Die Twice’s PC requirements as well as how to get the best settings for the slickest graphics performance.

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Error codes and crashes are the bane of many an agent’s existence in The Division 2, with these glum grey and orange errors sporadically appearing and barring players from entering Washington D.C. and mowing down enemy factions. But fear not, for our The Division 2 error code guide will walk you through each error code you may encounter during your time with Tom Clancy’s open-world loot-n-shooter, with detailed information on what you can do to resolve each issue.

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Even before Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 was fully released on March 15th, Ubisoft released a detailed Year 1 roadmap of everything we agents should expect to arrive in the first year of updates and DLC. It’s an ambitious range of new features, missions, specializations, and game modes that we have to look forward to, all interspersed amongst three large DLC releases and a handful of smaller content updates. Our The Division 2 Year 1 Pass guide will walk you through everything to expect with the Year 1 updates, along with detailed information on what you’ll get as part of the Year 1 Pass.

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Dice and EA have given a name and official rule-set to Star Wars: Battlefront 2‘s upcoming new mode. Capital Supremacy is due to roll out as a free update next Tuesday, March 26th and looks similar to the excellent Titan mode from the defunct Battlefield 2142. Large teams of mixed humans and bots work to hold points around a planetary battlefield. After holding territory long enough, a team can call in transports and ride them to the enemy capital ship where the attackers try to destroy it from within. While not exactly the same as Titan, it sounds similar enough to be exciting.

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The Italian men are shouting at me. I don t understand what they re yelling, but it s clear from the rifles pointed at my torso that this is not a friendly chat. They re upset. I ve upset them. The Division 2 is a solid shoot n loot, as I said in our review. Yes it has a few niggles (the crap story, the bugs) but the Dark Zone is one of its returning treats. This is the part of Washington DC where other players skulk in the alleyways. Sometimes they hide in the apartments, like scavenging rodents. Sometimes they sprint away the moment they see you, like a startled deer. And sometimes they point their assault rifles at your heart and shout at you in a romance language.

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As the UK continues to slide further into the unending abyss, let’s take comfort with some of the good things that happened this week, which of course includes the best PC gaming deals. I mean, who would have thought we’d see the announcement of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 this fine morning? Or have Oxenfree and Tacoma both available for absolutely nothing? What’s more, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is out today, which good news for Souls fans, and even better news for Souls fans who like a few quid off, because your trusty deals herald has got just the thing for you.

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