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Kotaku Monday, February 7, 2022 7:30 AM
    

Pokémon games are famous for basing regions on real-world locations. The Hisui Region in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, for example, was based on Hokkaido. But the setting is not the only thing the game appears to borrow.

As noted on 2ch, Japan's most popular bulletin board, the way that traveling merchant Volo throws a…

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Kotaku Monday, February 7, 2022 6:00 AM
    

For a while now, there have been persistent rumors that Capcom is remaking Resident Evil 4. The Osaka-based game company has already remade other RE games, so it doesn't seem that far-fetched.

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PCGamesN Monday, February 7, 2022 10:04 AM
     Lost Ark Founder's Packs – what are they and which one should you get?

In 2019, Lost Ark was released in South Korea and since then, gamers in the west have eagerly waited for it to arrive in other regions. Well, now the wait is almost over, because this exciting new MMO will be available in the US from this week and anyone looking to pre-order the game for early access will find that there are several different Founder's Packs available.

So what are Founder's Packs? Well, essentially, they're bonus packages that give you different things for your new game. They're tiered from bronze to platinum, with each pack adding progressively more features to start your game off strong, along with some nifty exclusives.

Having all these different Lost Ark pre-order packs to choose from might be a daunting task for some, so we've broken down each one clearly so that you know exactly what you're going to get from them. We hope it helps you to find the right pack for you.

RELATED LINKS: Best MMOS and MMORPGs on PC, Upcoming PC games, Best fantasy games on PC

PCGamesN Monday, February 7, 2022 10:21 AM
     Best gaming CPU – what is the top CPU for gaming in 2022?

Choosing the best gaming CPU in 2022 can be a difficult task, as there are plenty of great options to choose from. 12th Gen Intel Core processors have proven to be worthy competitors to AMD Ryzen 5000 chips, making it a great time to upgrade your gaming PC. However, the battle for the CPU performance crown could get ugly, with AMD Zen 4 and Intel Raptor Lake components due to release later this year.

Quad-core processors remain the most popular CPU spec among Steam users, but hexa-core chips will likely overtake them in popularity over the coming months. This doesn't mean that four cores and eight threads aren't enough for the best PC games, far from it, as many videogames still predominantly rely on single-core performance above all.

It's worth noting, however, that there's little point in buying one of the best graphics cards from AMD or Nvidia and pairing it with a budget CPU. If you're hoping to make use of some of the best gaming monitor's refresh rates, like 120Hz and above, you'll want a strong processor that doesn't bottleneck your performance and stifle your frame rate.

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

PCGamesN Monday, February 7, 2022 10:35 AM
     Genshin Impact Raiden Shogun rerun banner and abilities

When is the Raiden Shogun rerun banner? Genshin Impact's popular Electro Archon was revealed in the 2.0 livestream event, and joined the list of NPCs hailing from Inazuma in the Genshin Impact 2.0 update. Although her original banner has been and gone, it's been confirmed that she will get a rerun in the later phase of the  2.5 update sometime after the next Genshin Impact banner.

Raiden Ei, also known as Raiden Shogun, the Electro Archon, and the God of Eternity (just to confuse matters) is the leader of Inazuma and commands an army, led by Kujou Sara. Ei believes in achieving divine eternity, and to that end, Visions should be harvested and inlaid to the statue of the Thousand-Armed, Hundred-Eyed God.

Although Raiden Ei is a formidable character, there are other characters in Inazuma prepared to help you, including Gorou, the leader of the resistance, as well as new Genshin Impact characters: Ayaka, Yoimiya, and Sayu. If you're hoping to pull Ei in future updates, here are Raiden Shogun's ascension materials and the best Raiden Shogun builds.

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

PCGamesN Monday, February 7, 2022 9:45 AM
     New World devs will focus on

Amazon Games has laid out its plans for New World in February. Now that the developers have completed the first world merger of the year, the team is focused on "bugs, bots, and balance". There are also teases of "more exciting content in the future".

The MMO's next update is currently on the Public Testing Realm - if you want to take a peep at Amazon Games is cooking up. The team is currently testing out changes to combat, PVE, Outpost Rush, and crafting. The big change to Outpost Rush focuses on scoring and rewards. Dealing damage now increases your score, and the number of points given for killing player-controlled enemies and AI foes has decreased. As for prizes, completing a match now rewards faction tokens, and Outpost Rush caches now contain two pieces of armour specific to the mode alongside a mode-exclusive weapon.

As for player combat, you're getting the ability to swap weapons while reacting, dodging, traversing, and using consumables. Using the action won't interrupt those moves, though keep in mind a one-second cooldown to "prevent instant weapon spamming" has been added.

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

PCGamesN Monday, February 7, 2022 9:20 AM
     Sifu system requirements won't beat up your gaming PC

Sifu might feature punishing mechanics, but its system requirements aren't looking for a scrap. While PlatinumGames dares to recommend playing its upcoming Babylon's Fall on a coveted GeForce RTX 3060, Sloclap says you can achieve optimal performance using an Nvidia GPU from 2014.

That's right, Sifu's developers recommend playing the game with a GTX 970, and you can get away with running the action-adventure on a  GeForce GT 640. Of course, opting for a non-RTX card means you'll miss out on features like Nvidia DLSS, which could boost fps at higher resolutions. However, the game's lenient demands should help more players jump into Sloclap's brutal beat 'em up, even if its gameplay kicks you to the curb.

Sloclap's GPU recommendations won't make your gaming PC sweat, but your rig will need 10GB RAM to play Sifu with higher settings enabled. Sure, this is only 2GB more than the game's 8GB minimum, but it could mean you'll have to revamp your motherboard's memory configuration.

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

PCGamesN Monday, February 7, 2022 7:43 AM
     League of Legends' next VGU goes to Skarner

The results are in. League of Legends fans have cast their votes over who the MOBA game's next big VGU (visual and gameplay update) will go to, and the winner is none other than the Crystal Vanguard himself - Skarner. Released a decade ago, the champion is certainly a worthy winner of an overhaul, and has beat out four other League of Legends champions to take the top spot in the fan poll.

"With a decisive victory, the champion that will receive the next VGU will be Skarner!" the devs announce in a blog post, highlighting that Skarner won by quite the margin. The fighter champ won a whopping 33.4% of the vote, compared to Shyvana in second place (19.6%), Tryndamere in third (17.3%), with Kog'Maw (15.3%) and Nocturne (14.4%) rounding off the list at the bottom.

Given that Skarner's a decade old and only has six skins so far, he seems a fitting choice for the game's next big VGU. There's no word on when this will arrive just yet, given the vote's only just closed, but the devs say that it'll be "a couple months until we get started". They add that we can keep an eye out for updates on his VGU "this year".

RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends patch 12.4 notes, LoL tier list

PCGamesN Monday, February 7, 2022 7:03 AM
     Almost half of Steam's VR users have an Oculus Quest 2

Whether you're a VR traditionalist, refusing to let go of the Oculus Quest 2, or a modernist readily embracing the newly dubbed Meta Quest 2, there's no denying the device's popularity. In fact, the latest monthly Steam hardware survey shows that nearly half of all VR users on Valve's platform are using Meta's headset to power the best VR games.

The Oculus Quest 2 boasts a staggering 46% market share, up by a strong 6% from last month's survey. Looking back at January 2021 reveals a healthy year-on-year growth of 29%, with the headset accounting for just 17% of Steam's user base at the time.

This is all the more impressive considering that its biggest competitor, the Valve Index, controls a noticeably smaller 14% of the Steam user base. As much as the Index is one of the best VR headsets you can pair with your gaming PC, it's clear that the much lower cost of the Oculus Quest 2 has worked in Meta's favour to establish market dominance.

RELATED LINKS: Best VR games, Build yourself a VR-ready PC for $793, How to set up your Oculus Rift

PCGamesN Monday, February 7, 2022 6:38 AM
     Steam update could free up storage on Valve's Steam Deck

Valve's latest Steam beta update just dropped, and it comes with shader pre-caching improvements that could benefit the Steam Deck. Spotted by Phoronix, the new pre-cache system identifies and removes unused code, freeing up space on any gaming SSD or hard drive using the storefront.

Pre-compiled shaders are storage guzzlers, with some games occupying gigabytes of space at a time. While this is less likely to affect gaming PCs with chonky drives, it's something that could leave Valve's 64GB Steam Deck model screaming for more space. Steam's shader pre-caching overhaul should prevent this from becoming too much of an issue for the portable powerhouse, but it'll also help any Windows or Linux rig with limited storage.

If you like tinkering with Mesa graphics drivers, Steam's beta update should also come in handy. The new system eliminates old cache following any GPU changes, which means stale shaders won't accumulate through installing bi-weekly Git builds.

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

PCGamesN Monday, February 7, 2022 6:12 AM
     More Dying Light 2 fixes are coming this week

The fixes keep coming for new parkour 'em up Dying Light 2. The zombie game got a day one patch with more than 1,000 bug fixes, and more are on the way this week. Not quite 1,000, though they should prove handy nonetheless.

The upcoming PC patch includes fixes for game-crashing bugs, various situations that could cause infinite black screens, AI dead body replication in co-op, and an issue where you couldn't sell your goodies to a vendor. You're also getting some DLSS improvements, which is neat. Techland has an eye to the future, too. The devs are working on a fix for an issue that sends players into a death loop, various story blocks, and visual bugs that are sometimes visible in the 'Makers of the Plague' quest in the hospital. The team is also working on additional features like adding backup saves and exposing other video settings. There's even the possibility of enabling an English voiceover if the local language isn't English.

Techland hasn't given a date for the patch yet, though the devs say it'll be "in the coming days".

RELATED LINKS: Dying Light 2 release date, Dying Light 2 factions, Dying Light 2 trailer reveal

PCGamesN Monday, February 7, 2022 5:58 AM
     GTA 6 release date: everything we know about the next GTA game

When is the GTA 6 release date? Considering it's been eight years since GTA V was released and a sixth game is little more than rumours at this point, it's hard to say. The usual rule of thumb used to be that Rockstar released new entries to the GTA franchise every four or five years - but by that logic GTA 6 should have released four years ago, so that's out the window.

The year is now 2022, and Grand Theft Auto 6 still hasn't been announced yet. We're very much hoping for some GTA 6 news soon though, as our insatiable appetite for biting satire and a good carjacking knows no bounds. The previous Grand Theft Auto game was almost inconceivably massive and entertaining. GTA V's sales numbers are off the charts, too, and player numbers remain impressive which might explain why the next game is taking so long to emerge. Rockstar has little need to hurry.

While we wait, we've rounded up all the latest GTA 6 rumours in one place with our suggestions for what we'd like to see, no matter what form the new Grand Theft Auto ends up taking. Below you'll find everything we know about GTA 6.


PCGamesN Monday, February 7, 2022 4:07 AM
     League of Legends patch 12.4 notes – New champion Renata Glasc, Shockblade skins

It's that time again, League of Legends fans. Patch 12.3 has made the leap from the MOBA game's PBE to live servers, which means it's now turn for a new testing cycle to kick into gear. League of Legends patch 12.4 has now arrived for its fortnight-long round of testing and tinkering, and there's already plenty to check out.

The big news this patch is the arrival of yet another new champion. Hot on the heels of Zeri's release with League of Legends patch 12.2, Renata Glasc has now made her debut on the PBE. Known as the Chem Baroness, she's a powerful figure with "an advanced technological heritage" from Zaun, who has risen through the ranks to become the region's wealthiest chem baron - "a business magnate who built her power by tying everyone's interests to her own". Mysterious, persuasive, and with what sounds like a bit of a ruthless streak, Renata Glasc is being launched as a support champ. You can check out all of her abilities, stats, and skins in the notes below.

Elsewhere this patch, we've got some new Shockblade skins on the way for champions Kassadin, Shen, and Qiyana, and the new-and-improved Firelight Ekko - which was previously delayed - is now on the way.

RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends patch 12.4 notes, LoL tier list

PCGamesN Monday, February 7, 2022 5:58 AM
     Lost Ark early access release time confirmed

MMORPG-meets-ARPG Lost Ark has been generating plenty of hype leading up to its worldwide release, and while it's not officially out until February 11, it's a modern game - of course you can pay for a few days of early access. Founders pack owners will be able to get in three days ahead of everyone else, so here's what you need to know for the Lost Ark early access release time.

Early access - or head start, as the developers call it - begins on Tuesday, February 8 at 9am PST / 12pm EST / 5pm GMT. To get in at that time, you'll need to pick up a Founder's Pack, starting at $14.99 / £13.20 / €14.99. If you pick up your Founder's Pack after early access begins, you'll still be able to play ahead of the wide release.

Pre-loads will be available starting on Monday, February 7 at 9am PST / 12pm EST / 5pm GMT, whether you're paying to get in for the head start period or waiting for the wider free-to-play release later in the week.

RELATED LINKS: Best MMOS and MMORPGs on PC, Upcoming PC games, Best fantasy games on PC

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, February 7, 2022 10:11 AM
    

Whether you dislike NFTs, don't understand them, or think you can make money from them, you can't escape the NFT discourse. Game stores are no different. Valve have banned games with NFTs or cryptocurrencies from Steam, the Epic Games Stores welcomes NFTs, and now Itch.io has weighed in. In response to people asking, the folks behind the excellent indie games store have stated their beliefs plainly: "NFTs are a scam."

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, February 7, 2022 7:29 AM
    

So, there's this South Korean MMORPG called Mir4 that's been out on mobile and PC for about six months now. It's free-to-play, so it started off with decent numbers, but from October to November the monthly average player count jumped up by 32k. It's tailing off now, but still averaging 60,000 Steam users over the last three months, a surge you'd think would be worth celebrating, right? I investigated and discovered that Mir4 is one bizarre game, with one soul-crushing USP: NFTs.

That's right folks. The game lets you mint your character as an NFT, and even mine cryptocurrency if you so choose. If this is the future, then it seems cold and strange and sad. Also, Mir4 is a terrible game.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, February 7, 2022 6:13 AM
    

Following the launch of Dying Light 2 on Friday, developers Techland have been working to fix lingering technical issues. Over the weekend they laid out their plans for patching the open-world zombie-masher, with fixes for a number of crashes, issues blocking progress through the story, issues leading to a "death loop" (not that sort) and more. They haven't said when exactly PC patches will hit, but sounds like soon?

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Siliconera Monday, February 7, 2022 10:30 AM
    

Chocobo GP Custom Racing Detailed

Square Enix gradually shares Chocobo GP details online, offering insights into what racing is like. The latest update goes over the custom race settings. In it, it looked at the five categories folks can alter ahead of a race.

The different elements change things like difficulty, in-race potential hazards, and what you can expect to encounter. For example, both the Class and CPU settings influence the challenge. You could set the class to things like "beginner" or choose how capable the AI racers will be. You can determine if Magicite appear. (These are essentially power-ups to help yourself or hurt fellow racers.) You can also determine how many races there will be and if you choose which course you run for each one.

As for racing in preset ways in Chocobo GP, Square Enix also explained how unlocking will work there. In another tweet, it confirmed getting first, second, or third in a Series Races can mean more series will be available. The screenshot for that also showed FFIX's Steiner in first place and Vivi in second.

Square Enix's shared quite a few details about racing in Chocobo GP ahead of launch. For example, it went over how unlocking in the story mode will work. It also confirmed a trial version will be released alongside the full version.

Chocobo GP will appear on the Nintendo Switch worldwide on March 10, 2022. There is also a free Chocobo GP' game for Android and Apple iOS devices. That's an action game starring a Chocobo and Moogle.

The post Chocobo GP Custom Racing Detailed appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, February 7, 2022 10:01 AM
    

Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles Nintendo Switch Port Headed West

The Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles Nintendo Switch version will appear worldwide. Sega announced it is heading to North America and Europe as well. There will be a near debut for it too. It will come to Japan on June 9, 2022. Then on June 10, 2022, it will appear everywhere. Digital and physical copies will be available.

Sega also offered some updates on what people can expect at launch. There will be a Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles Switch Launch Edition. This will give people early access to the Kimetsu Academy version of Tanjiro Kamado. (Normally, people need to unlock him via playing.)

There will also be the free content found in other versions. Sega didn't mention when people will get the additional playable demons. As a reminder, Akaza, Enmu, Rui, Susamaru, Yahaba, and Yushiro with Tamayo all appeared on other platforms after launch. Each one was added in a free update. People will also get all patches that balance characters. They'll also be able to earn more Kimetsu Points via online missions.

Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles will come to the Nintendo Switch in Japan on June 9, 2022 and in North America and Europe on June 10, 2022. Physical pre-orders are open now. It is already available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC worldwide.

The post Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles Switch Port Headed West appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, February 7, 2022 9:30 AM
    

Granblue Fantasy 31 Million Users

Cygames will hold an in-game campaign in Granblue Fantasy to celebrate the title reaching 31 million users. The campaign will begin on February 8 and last until February 22, 2022. During this time, players will be able to participate in free gacha rolls and obtain Rainbow Prisms as part of their daily login bonus. Players can obtain a total of 200 Rainbow Prisms by logging in during this period. Additionally, several campaign specific quests will be available for players to complete. [Thanks, Gamer!]

Players will be able to perform one Legend Gacha roll per-day. Outside of campaign-specific quests, RP and EXP 1.5 quests will be available during this period. Participation in these quests will reward players with 1.5x more EXP and RP than usual. Additionally, Cygames will cut the AP of all main quests during the campaign in half.

Outside of the milestone campaign, Granblue Fantasy will also see the addition of the Uma Musume: Pretty Derby collaboration during this period. The event will begin on February 8, 2022. Players will be able to obtain characters from Uma Musume: Pretty Derby in Granblue Fantasy for a limited time.

Granblue Fantasy is available for PC and mobile devices. The Granblue Fantasy 31 million users campaign will be held from February 8 to February 22, 2022.

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Siliconera Monday, February 7, 2022 9:00 AM
    

jujutsu kaisen alchemist code

The Alchemist Code will have a collaboration with Jujutsu Kaisen from February 10 until March 10, 2022. During this event, players will have the chance to obtain playable versions of characters like Yuji, Gojo, and Todo. This news first appeared in the recent issue of Weekly Shonen Jump. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

The Jujutsu Kaisen event in The Alchemist Code will feature a story original to the game. It will be exclusive to the Japanese server until the global version catches up. Aside from the aforementioned three characters, you can also see Nobara and Megumi in the game. It is unclear which characters will be free (if any) and which will be a limited summon. More information on elements and jobs will appear in the near future.

The Alchemist Code is a Japanese tactical RPG on mobile devices. It launched in Japan in 2016, and the global version launched in 2017. It has a turn-based battle system, as well as a class system that lets players obtain new skills to use no matter the class. Previous collaborations in The Alchemist Code include Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works, Final Fantasy XV, and The Seven Deadly Sins.

The Alchemist Code will run the Jujutsu Kaisen event on the Japanese servers from February 10 to March 10, 2022. The Alchemist Code is available now on mobile devices. Jujutsu Kaisen will also have its own mobile game sometime in 2022.

The post Fight Curses in The Alchemist Code Jujutsu Kaisen Collaboration appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, February 7, 2022 8:30 AM
    

One Piece Bon Bon Bon Journey Shut Down

One Piece Bon Bon Journey will shut down on April 6, 2022. This includes the Japanese and global version of the game. Players will still be able to purchase in-game currency until March 7, 2022. However, they will only be able to use this currency until One Piece Bon Bon Journey shuts down. The exact time the game will shut down will vary by country. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]

Bandai Namco did not provide a specific reason as to why the mobile title will be shutting down. Instead, the company has posted an end of service notice through its official website, with more information regarding the closure provided in-game. The title was confirmed for development in Japan in 2019. It subsequently received a worldwide release in March 2020.

One Piece Bon Bon Journey is a match-3 puzzle title. Various characters from the One Piece series appear. This includes Sanji, Luffy, Nami, and Zoro. The title featured stylized versions of these popular characters. Players can also customize their individual islands with various accessories. While the game is entirely free-to-play, it does have microtransactions in the form of paid currency.

One Piece Bon Bon Journey is available for Android and iOS devices. It will shut down on April 6, 2022.

The post One Piece Bon Bon Journey to Shut Down in April appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, February 7, 2022 8:00 AM
    

Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel Downloads

Konami announced that Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel reached over 10 million downloads worldwide. In celebration, the company is giving each player 1,000 gems. Konami will distribute the free 1,000 gems after the maintenance period from February 7, 2022, with the offer lasting until March 31, 2022. [Thanks, Gamer!]

Initially slated for Winter 2021, Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel released on January 19, 2022. Konami released the game for mobile devices shortly after. A week after release, Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel topped 4 million downloads worldwide. Furthermore, the game continues to hold an active player base. The average number of players on Steam has hovered over 100,000 for the past month, with a peak of over 260,000 players. In addition to PC via Steam, the game is also available on mobile devices and consoles.

Master Duel allows players to collect over 10,000 cards from the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game. Players can choose to craft their cards using earnable Craft Points or purchase them using in-game currency. The game supports eight languages, including English, French, Italian, and Spanish. It also supports cross-platform play, meaning players can duel with other duelists on different systems.

Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel is immediately available for PC via Steam, iOS and Android devices, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The free 1,000 gems will be available to all players upon login, between February 7 to March 31, 2022.

The post Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel Reaches 10 Million Downloads Worldwide appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, February 7, 2022 7:15 AM
    

Genshin Impact 2.5 Version Web Event

Developer miHoYo has created a special page for Genshin Impact version 2.5. Leading up to the release of the update, players can visit the Genshin Impact 2.5 webpage to receive 20,000 Mora. However, players must visit the page in-game and share the page in order to receive the reward. The website features key details regarding features that will appear with the update. This includes information regarding the Three Realms Gateway Offering event, and a new boss fight against the Raiden Shogun.

The developer shared detailed information regarding the version 2.5 update through a special broadcast. This included an in-depth look at Yae Miko, a new character that will be available through a limited summoning banner. The broadcast broke down her skills and functionality in combat. Additionally, a short animated video was shown during the broadcast. It featured several key characters from the Inazuma storyline, including the Raiden Shogun, Yae Miko, and Sanganomiya Kokomi.

Players will have another opportunity to obtain the Raiden Shogun and Sanganomiya Kokomi through a series of re-run banners. However, once version 2.5 has gone live, the Yae Miko, Raiden Shogun, and Kokomi banners will roll out in phases.

Genshin Impact is available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile devices. It will release for Nintendo Switch sometime in the future. Genshin Impact version 2.5 will arrive on February 16, 2022.

The post Genshin Impact 2.5 Web Event Rewards Players With Mora appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, February 7, 2022 6:30 AM
    

Bravely Defautl Brilliant Lights 4 Million Players

Bravely Default Brilliant Lights continues to reach milestone after milestone, with Square Enix announcing the title has now surpassed 4 million players. Just a week after its release, total registered players for Bravely Default Brilliant Lights had exceeded 3 million. To commemorate the milestone, Square Enix has released a commemorative illustration featuring the main characters of the mobile title. Additionally, Square Enix reminds users that rewards for the milestones will be available to obtain through their in-game mailbox. [Thanks, Gamer!]

Bravely Default Brilliant Lights is a mobile entry in the Bravely Default series. It features a cast of both new and familiar characters. This includes Tiz Arrior, Agnes Oblige, Edea Lee, and Ringabel. Players can increase their affinity with the individual characters to unlock costumes, or to recruit them into their roster. Additionally, Bravely Default Brilliant Lights uses the Brave and Default system found in previous entries in the series.

Leading up to the release of Bravely Default Brilliant Lights, Square Enix released the opening for the mobile game. It featured new characters that appear in the game, along with a location players can visit. While the title continues to gain a substantial player base among its Japanese audience, a Western release has yet to be announced.

Bravely Default Brilliant Lights is available for Android and iOS devices.

The post Bravely Default Brilliant Lights Surpasses 4 Million Players appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, February 7, 2022 5:45 AM
    

The KOF XV Team Ash Story Hints at Kukri's History

With KOF XV, a number of characters who died return to life to compete. SNK's been gradually releasing short stories that explain how things happened ahead of the new tournament. The latest goes into the KOF XV Team Ash backstory, though much of it hints at mysteries surrounding Kukri and a new character.

The first half of the KOF XV Team Ash backstory is all about Kukri. It explains what his life was like and why he might want to revive someone. It then explains how Ash was coincidentally revived. But before Kukri's past can be further explored, Ash shares footage ahead of the tournament of Dolores. Kukri has an unexpected reaction when he sees her.

As a reminder, both Dolores and another newcomer will be on the same KOF XV team. She's on Team Rival with Isla and Heidern. She and Heidern head to recruit Isla because of her unique "hands." She's known for using Sacred Earth Arts.

KOF XV will appear on February 17, 2022 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Its Omega Edition will be available for the PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X in North America and Europe.

The post The KOF XV Team Ash Story Hints at Kukri's History appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, February 7, 2022 5:00 AM
    

demon slayer final episode

The final episode of Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc (season 2) will be 45 minutes long, according to the anime series's official Twitter. It will air on February 13, 2022 in Japan. It will also simulcast on Crunchyroll and Funimation. Overall, the second season will have 18 episodes, with 7 of that 18 from the Mugen Train Arc. [Thanks, ryokutya2089!]

In the manga, Muzan holds a meeting with the Upper Moon demons after the Entertainment District Arc ends. This is the first time that readers get an introduction to Upper Moon characters other than Akaza. However, it is still unknown if ufotable plans on including this scene with final episode's extra runtime.

Despite its 11 PM timeslot in Japan, Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc has been doing exceedingly well in terms of audience ratings. According to Video Research Ltd., it has an overall audience rating of 20%. That means, including those who record the show and then watch it at a later time, over 20% of households in Japan are watching Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc. With this many eyes glued to the screen, and with the wildly positive reception of the previous episode, it is safe to say that expectations are high for the final episode of the show.

Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc season 2, along with the rest of the show, is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Funimation. The final episode of Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc will air on February 13, 2022.

The post Final Episode of Demon Slayer Season 2 Will Be 45 Minutes Long appeared first on Siliconera.


Destructoid Monday, February 7, 2022 10:00 AM
    

Out on June 10, just in time for E3 It was rumored recently and now we have confirmation: a Demon...

The post The Demon Slayer game is coming to Switch appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Monday, February 7, 2022 9:00 AM
    

Struggling platform fights on The past week has seen various whispers and rumors regarding the fate of Google's cloud gaming...

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 7, 2022 10:30 AM
     Warzone Pacific best Machine Pistol ClassThe first season of Call of Duty: Vanguard saw Warzone Pacific make its debut. More weapons joined the battle royale, giving players more options than ever to customize loadouts. At the moment, pistols are not the most popular choice in the secondary weapon slot. However, if you are a fan of getting a Ghost class from the beginning, a pistol may be for you. This Machine Pistol class will give you the attachments you need to make it a contender in Warzone Pacific. This class will build around a Machine Pistol akimbo set up, allowing you to hip fire your way to that all important victory. The combination of the attachments used on this class will quicken your fire rate. In addition, accuracy will be taken into account to make hitting your shots a simpler and more consistent task.   Call of Duty: Warzone Pacific best Machine Pistol class Muzzle: Mercury Silencer Barrel: VDD 35mm Short Trigger Action: Hair Trigger Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 40 Round Mags Ammunition Type: Incendiary Re...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 7, 2022 9:30 AM
     Runescape War's Reckoning Slayer UpdateOn February 28, three new Slayer monsters will be introduced to RuneScape. These will serve as an expansion to the abyssal creatures, adding higher-level alternatives to the existing demons. However, to access each creature you'll need levels 95, 108, and 115 Slayer, respectively. The requirements are considerable, so developer Jagex has introduced the War's Reckoning event to help RuneScape players get there in time. War's Reckoning introduces a large variety of buffs to both Slayer and combat in general. Chief among these buffs is the 50% increase to all experience gained in the Slayer skill until February 28. However, this buff does not apply to ironmen or hardcore ironmen.   But ironmen will be able to take advantage of the double Slayer and Reaper points. Any Slayer or Reaper tasks completed over the next three weeks rewards double points. This applies to both the points gained for completing a task and points gained from reaching streak bonuses. For exam...

Tabletop Gaming News Monday, February 7, 2022 10:00 AM
    

Tabletop Gaming News Monday, February 7, 2022 9:00 AM
    

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, February 7, 2022 10:46 AM
     The second-born son of one of the wealthiest merchants in Liyue Harbor is an intelligent and well-mannered young man named Xingqiu. Their family owns the Feiyun Commerce Guild. While learning the family business, Xingqiu would also sneakily read martial arts novels; thus, his father agreed to learn martial arts from the Guhua Clan. With great […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, February 7, 2022 9:17 AM
     There are currently 11 playable characters in Risk of Rain 2, and each represents a class. You start with two characters unlocked by default, but you have to unlock the other nine through varying means. New players or those lacking one character are all welcome to consult on how to unlock the classes. Some of […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, February 7, 2022 8:17 AM
     In Destiny 2, players earn ranks in several progression systems, one of which is the Infamy rank. This system is associated with playing in Gambit playlists, and increasing your Infamy rank results in several rewards. However, you'll eventually reach the highest level, and you must perform a reset. Resetting your Infamy rank is beneficial, as […]