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Kotaku Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:00 PM
    

Straight up, Rune Factory 5 on Switch was my most anticipated game of 2022. I loved how earlier games in the Harvest Moon spinoff series seamlessly incorporated fantasy worldbuilding into a farming simulator. Obtaining milk from weird-looking monster cows and harvesting leather off goblins was always a lot more…

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Kotaku Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:45 PM
    

Babylon's Fall doesn't have far to fall. The loot game, developed by the makers of such hall-of-fame action games as Nier: Automata and Astral Chain, is getting widely panned, referred to by some as the "worst" game currently out on PS5. But it's also playable on PC. Let's check in and see how that's going, shall we?

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Kotaku Tuesday, March 22, 2022 11:27 AM
    

Gran Turismo 7 is an excellent racing sim bogged down by microtransactions. Yet, instead of dialing back on that bit of the game, a recent update sees developer Polyphony Digital make progression even more grindy. Now, some players are turning to a new remote play exploit to farm millions of credits while not even…

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Kotaku Tuesday, March 22, 2022 10:20 AM
    

Elden Ring players are pulling off all kinds of bonkers shenanigans, from beating it in under 30 minutes to unlocking cut content through hacks. They're even destroying bosses with stylish ease, something I wish I were capable of doing. But thanks to fans of FromSoftware's latest Souls-like, I might've found my new…

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Kotaku Tuesday, March 22, 2022 6:48 AM
    

What better way to celebrate fifty years of Kamen Rider than with some badass new suits? This fall, Kamen Rider Black Sun hits Japan TV, bringing some ridiculously cool outfits, masked helmets, and sweet motorcycles with it.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:51 PM
     Terraria-like Core Keeper reaches a half-million players

The top-down take on the Terraria concept had all the makings of a hit, and the Core Keeper player count continues to reach new highs. The folks at developer Pugstorm and publisher Fireshine Games have announced that Core Keeper has now sold over 500,000 units in Steam Early Access, just two weeks after launch.

Core Keeper previously reached 100,000 sales in its first two days, and 250,000 sales in its first week. Judging by the concurrent player counts on SteamDB, the pace of the sandbox game's success is accelerating, too. Core Keeper reached a record concurrent player count of 34,508 just this past Sunday.

As Core Keeper is in Early Access, we know more updates are on the way. Marketing director Sarah Hoeksma says in a press release that there are "some exciting plans for the game's future", and the devs "can't wait to share more in the weeks and months ahead". So it seems we can expect more explicit detail on those updates in the near future.


PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:36 PM
     Valorant patch 4.05 nerfs Brimstone

Riot Games is nerfing Brimstone's stim beacons in Valorant patch 4.05. While the developer had buffed him as recently as update 4.04 at the start of March, he's now a bit too good, so the team is stepping in again.

"Some call him 'Brimmy with the stimmy.' And while it's been exciting to see you all leverage Brimstone's recent Stim Beacon balance in fresh ways, we think having two stims reduced the importance of deploying it at the right moment," community strategist Jeff Landa explains. "The changes below are our attempt to address this while still retaining Brimstone's refined identity as a 'bursty' excellence of execution."

Brimstone now has one stim beacon charge instead of two, and the cost to replenish them has increased to 200 from 100. It's not all bad news, though, as many Brimstone buffs from the previous patch are still intact. If you've been out of the loop, the agent's stim beacon now applies a 15% speed boost in addition to RapidFire. Sky Smoke, meanwhile, remains untouched. Riot recently decreased deploy time to one second from two, and deploy radius was increased to 5,500 from 5,000.

RELATED LINKS: Valorant - all you need to know, Valorant system requirements

PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:28 PM
     Fortnite Omni Chip locations

Want to know how to get Fortnite Omni Chips? It's an all-out war in the popular battle royale game, as the Imagined Order invades the otherwise calm island. One of the early unlocks in this season's Fortnite battle pass is the Omni sword, a customisable harvesting tool that costs seven battle stars.

So, where can you find Fortnite Omni Chips? As soon as you unlock the new sword, you get four Omni Chips to spend immediately and can earn more by completing season challenges. You use these chips to unlock new styles, and each individual style costs anywhere from four to six chips. However, after unlocking the Omni Sword, you'll also get quests that require you to find more chips at specific locations on the new Fortnite map. Finding these chips is easier said than done, especially when everyone's running around using the new Fortnite sprint mechanics.

To help you collect these chips as painlessly as possible and help you to unlock all of the Omni Sword styles, we have put together some maps showing all the Fortnite Omni Chip locations, starting with the nine Omni Chips you can get in week 1 of Chapter 3 Season 2.

RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes

PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:28 PM
     Fortnite tanks: locations and how to destroy

Want to know where to find and how to use Fortnite tanks? Chapter 3 Season 2 is all about the full-scale Imagined Order invasion. They mean business, bringing an arsenal of new technology to the battle royale game, including siege cannons and airships. They've also got tanks, a new type of vehicle capable of unleashing salvos of high-velocity shells. To make matters worse, we're prevented from building structures - at least for the time being - so any opponent driving a tank is a deadly adversary.

So where do Tanks spawn in Fortnite, and how do you destroy them? The tank spawn locations are easy to find throughout the Fortnite map, and the best place to look for them is inside territory controlled by the Imagined Order, within the red lines. Once you've found a tank, you'll want to know how to use it; the UI that appears when you enter the tank is slightly confusing at first, and it'll take some time to get used to.

If you're having trouble controlling a Fortnite tank, you've come to the right place. We jumped into the hot seat to get to grips with the Fortnite tank's controls, so think of us as your driving instructor for these colossal war machines. We'll also tell you how to eliminate an opponent driving a tank to level the playing field as quickly as possible.

RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes

PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:26 PM
     Guild Wars 2 devs confirm fourth expansion and Steam release

Guild Wars 2 expansion 4 is confirmed - the next big addition to the MMO game after last month's End of Dragons, which developer ArenaNet says is in development now. Furthermore, the team is preparing the Guild Wars 2 Steam release and is "set on launching this year".

The excellent Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons expansion finally released in February this year, and the fantasy game is already being prepped for the future. In a new blog post, ArenaNet says that "Guild Wars 2 has a bright future ahead of it". Along with the return of Living World Season One from the MMO's earlier days and the increase of support to World vs. World, the developer also makes two big release reveals.

For starters, ArenaNet says that "one of our top priorities as a studio is getting Guild Wars 2 ready for release on Steam" and the team wants to ensure it's done right. At the moment there is still work to be done, such as Steam integration and cleaning up the game for a new platform launch. "We're not ready to commit to a hard date for Steam quite yet," the post reads, "but our hearts are set on launching this year."

RELATED LINKS: Play Guild Wars 2 for free, Guild Wars 2 expansion, Best MMOs

PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:20 PM
     Best SD card for Steam Deck in 2022

Valve's new handheld gaming PC has the largest catalogue of launch games we've ever seen, but you'll find it tough fitting many of them on your device without popping in the best SD card for Steam Deck. Of the three Steam Decks available, 512GB is the most internal storage you'll get, which will just about fit Call of Duty: Warzone, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with enough room for SteamOS.

Fortunately, you can expand storage easily enough. Those of you that don't want to deep dive under the hood to install an NVMe SSD into your Steam Deck can use the microSD card slot on the bottom to cram up to 1TB of storage - at least until a 2TB card finally hits shelves. You might even get away with one you've previously used with your smartphone if you don't mind formatting it, but you'll need to make sure it has good read speeds and enough storage first - fast write speeds are a bonus.

Generally speaking, microSD cards are a little slower than the eMMC storage found in the base Steam Deck, so you'll want to keep all your favourite games on the device itself. That said, microSD cards let you take more games, movies, TV shows, and software on the go.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:02 PM
     Total War: Warhammer 3 alt-tab crash fix gets a beta

The Total War: Warhammer 3 alt-tab crash fix is now available in beta on Steam. It's been a surprisingly long saga. The fix was supposed to be in update 1.0.2, but the devs found it was causing additional graphical issues, so it was delayed. Now, at last, it appears the relief is finally in sight - as long as there are no issues with the beta test, at least.

If you want to try the beta for the Total War: Warhammer 3 alt-tab crash fix, you can opt in on Steam by right-clicking the game title, choosing properties, then betas, and then selecting 'wh3_public_test – WH3 Public Test'. The beta patch will be a download of around 588MB. You will only be able to play with fellow beta users while you're opted in, however, so if you want to play multiplayer, be aware.

Assuming no major issues are discovered with the beta, the fix will hit the live game as part of update 1.1, scheduled to launch in early April. That update will also introduce Steam Workshop support, as well as an array of balance changes across the RTS game.

RELATED LINKS: Total War: Warhammer 3 DLC, Total War: Warhammer 3 races, Total War: Warhammer 3 review

PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:45 PM
     Tiny Tina's Wonderlands system requirements – Borderlands 3 deja vu

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands needs less Borderlands and more DnD, but it looks like we're getting more of the same from a technical standpoint as 2K reveals the Tiny Tina's Wonderlands system requirements. Chances are if your gaming PC can run Borderlands 3, it should be able to play 2K's latest without much issue, but there's a slight jump in the minimum specs.

The first difference is that you'll need to run at least Windows 10 on the latest service pack, as the developers don't mention Windows 7 support at all. The second is a higher barrier to entry, as your rig needs to pack either an AMD Radeon RX 470 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 - two generations newer than Borderlands 3's GPU requirements. This isn't ideal in a climate where it's difficult to upgrade your graphics card, but it's still quite modest.

Other than these changes, the two games ask for identical specifications: at least a ten-year-old gaming CPU, 6GB of RAM, and 75GB of storage space. The developers don't specifically recommend that you put the game on one of the best SSDs for gaming, but speedier loading times certainly won't hurt.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:42 PM
     Dune: Spice Wars' release date reveal is coming

For any strategy game fans hoping to find out the Dune: Spice Wars release date, we've got good news - the reveal is coming very soon, along with the announcement of the game's fourth faction. The Dune: Spice Wars Steam Early Access release is planned first, and a recent leak suggests that it'll launch as soon as next month.

Dune: Spice Wars was announced as a hybrid RTS-4X game in January this year, and developer Shiro Games - the creators of Northgard - confirmed that the latest Dune game would release in Steam Early Access first. Various factions will be available in this early access release, including the Atreides, Harkonnens, and the newly-revealed Smugglers - however, Shiro neglected to reveal when fans would get to play it.

Shiro Games' Adrien Briatta tells us in an interview that the team will announce Dune's Early Access release date and its next faction "soon". More specifically, the reveal is coming in "something like two weeks".


PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:40 PM
     WoW's Mage Tower is returning for good

Blizzard Entertainment is bringing back World of Warcraft's Mage Tower, but this time permanently. You'll be able to access the solo-focused content whenever you fancy once it returns to the Broken Shore on March 29.

The Mage Tower initially came to WoW during the Legion expansion in 2016. It's remained popular with fans since, with Blizzard bringing it back in a limited capacity during a Shadowlands patch last year as a result. The problem with the Legion Timewalking event, though, is that the Mage Tower would only be available when it came into rotation every now and then.

"When we originally developed the Legion Timewalking bonus event, we were looking for other fun features from Legion we could add to it," the WoW devs explain. "Timeworn Keystones were part of that, and the Mage Tower as well. Having heard feedback and seen how it has played out, we agree that a personal skill challenge being available only for a short window of time every few months isn't in the spirit of these types of events. As such, starting on the week of March 29, the Mage Tower will be accessible at any time, no longer tied to the Legion Timewalking bonus event."

RELATED LINKS: WoW Shadowlands review, The best WoW addons, WoW Classic leveling guide

PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:03 PM
     Rare unveils Sea of Thieves: Forts of the Forgotten

Sea of Thieves: Forts of the Forgotten is the next limited-time, story-driven adventure for the pirate game, and developer Rare has lifted the veil on the content with a new cinematic trailer. The event begins this Thursday and will last for two weeks, and will have you assaulting the new Sea Forts and working against a faction led by Captain Flameheart.

Forts of the Forgotten will run from March 24 through April 7. As Rare explains in the official description: "The denizens of Golden Sands outpost need your help, before it's too late! Sharpen your swords and prepare to lay siege to the Sea Forts in the next Sea of Thieves adventure."

A new cinematic trailer offers a story setup that's setting the hearts of lore fans aflutter. A pair of Spanish ghosts are chatting about their service to Flameheart, while the Servant of Flame shows up to threaten Wonda - the Golden Sands weaponsmith - in a prison cell. Then we cut to the Warsmith - also known as Wonda's sister, Wanda - sailing the seas toward a Sea Fort.

RELATED LINKS: Sea of Thieves tips, Sea of Thieves quests, guilds, and raids, Sea of Thieves endgame

PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 10:53 AM
     Cyberpunk 2077 patch 1.52 fixes more progress-blocking bugs

Cyberpunk 2077 patch 1.52 is here, and it's good news for those who are still facing some quest-blocking bugs. While I'll always have a soft spot for some of the RPG's sillier bugs, it's probably for the best that CD Projekt Red squashes them.

The Cyberpunk 2077 update fixes issues with ten different quests that could prevent players from progressing through the story. One glitch in Automatic Love sent players to their death if they wandered into an elevator in Megabuilding H8. Another bug in Blistering Love caused Johnny to despawn if you left the booth before interacting with the projector, making progressing a bit difficult.

Alongside other quest fixes, you've also got heaps of gameplay improvements. If you drive too quickly, you'll no longer suffer from multiple wrecked or Nomad cars potentially spawning in. CD Projekt Red has also fixed an issue where you could repeatedly play the first-equip animation after recovering a throwing knife. Finally, there are some UI and visual quality-of-life improvements that make things smoother, too.

RELATED LINKS: Cyberpunk 2077 review, Cyberpunk 2077 lore & universe, Buy Cyberpunk 2077

PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 10:26 AM
     Don't expect Stay Puft in Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed

Fans shouldn't get their hopes up if they're hoping to see a Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Stay Puft fight or any alternate modes where they take on a giant ghost or deity-type entity. Developer Illfonic is focusing "on the day-to-day ghostbusting thing" with the new Ghostbusters multiplayer game, so there's just one mode for now - and that might not be a bad thing.

All of the Ghostbusters movies end with what is essentially a giant boss battle - often, very literally. The original movie's Stay Puft Marshmallow Man is the most famous, with the 2016 reboot ending on a fight with a kaiju version of the team's own logo. Ghostbusters: The Video Game included multiple fights with minor gods - including Stay Puft - but Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed won't, nor will it have any other modes beyond the main 4v1.

"You need to build an asymmetrical game from the ground up with one mode," IllFonic's CCO Jared Gerritzen tells PCGamesN. "To get that balance really good, you need to be focused on one element. We've played other modes where we've tried adding other variants of things, and it was too frantic."


PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 10:45 AM
     Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is an Epic exclusive for now

Is Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed an Epic exclusive? Afraid so. The new Ghostbusters multiplayer game has a release date of later this year for PC and consoles, and on PC it'll be exclusive to the Epic Games Store at launch - just like the franchise's last game Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered.

After being accidentally confirmed last year, today Friday the 13th: The Game and Predator: Hunting Grounds developer Illfonic announced multiplayer ghost game Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed - which basically acts as a direct sequel to last year's Ghostbusters Afterlife movie.

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed currently has a release date of around Q4 2022 - so it's still a while away - but Illfonic confirms that when it does release, it'll be an Epic Games Store exclusive on PC. The press release specifies the game "will launch" as an Epic-only release, and PCGamesN spoke to Illfonic's PR who confirmed that Ghostbusters is only "a timed exclusive" on Epic. Therefore, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed will come to Steam at a later point - most likely sometime in 2023.


PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 9:08 AM
     Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is basically an Afterlife sequel

Friday the 13th developer Illfonic's new project is a Ghostbusters multiplayer game, and it's basically a direct Ghostbusters Afterlife sequel. Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is out later this year, and it'll continue the story "shortly after" the 2021 movie's post-credits scene.

PCGamesN recently sat down with the heads of Illfonic to check out Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, the studio's new ghost game that was accidentally confirmed last year prior to the release of Afterlife. It's a 4v1 asymmetric multiplayer game where four Ghostbusters - all player-created and customisable - try to catch a troublesome spook haunting a building.

At the end of Ghostbusters Afterlife, the post-credits scene teases a sequel where a now-wealthy Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson) buys the Ghostbusters firehouse and the iconic Ecto-1. Spirits Unleashed, for now at least, is seemingly that sequel. "The timeline is shortly after the Afterlife film," confirms CCO Jared Gerritzen, "where Winston has reformed the Ghostbusters and you are one of the new hires." Ernie Hudson and Dan Ackroyd's Ray are returning, and the developer says they have a story reason for being there.


PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 9:03 AM
     Skyrim mod adds a fast food joint

A new Skyrim mod gives the classic PC game what it's seen precious little of over the years - a fast food restaurant. Sure, you can stuff your gob with all the sweet rolls you want, but you're out of luck if you fancy unloading with a Big Mac after slaying a dragon. As ever, though, modders have now come to the rescue.

Hrodeberht1 and Bella's Burger Jarl mod adds a new fully functioning inn between Whiterun and Rorikstead - it's close to the Broken Fang Cave if you're still struggling to place it. Once you find it, you can head on in and order something off the menu. You've got chicken nuggets, shakes, and the Big Jarl, which is essentially a big cheeseburger. Burger Jarl is far from a lonely place, though, as there are heaps of staff, such as a crab called Eugene who runs the ride-through stall.

Funnily enough, this isn't the first time Hrodeberht1 and Bella have brought some fast food to Tamriel. This other cheesy mod sends a necromancer to your location with a big ol' pizza, but only if you ask them nicely.

RELATED LINKS: Skyrim mods, Play Skyrim, Games like Skyrim

PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:25 PM
     Microsoft investigates Bing and Cortana source code hack

Microsoft is looking into a potential security breach involving an extortionist hacker group. Known as LAPSUS$, the gang previously compromised Nvidia, Samsung, and Ubisoft, and a new statement suggests they have now breached the Windows 11 company's internal systems and data.

Highlighted by Vice, a screenshot shared to a private Telegram channel suggests LAPSUS$ has gained access to an Azure DevOps account. The image specifically details source code linked to the Bing search engine and Cortana. In a statement, Microsoft confirmed that it's "aware" of the claims and that it's investigating the situation.

LAPSUS$ hasn't issued any demands to Microsoft yet, but it's known for attempting to force companies to fulfil its wishes. For example, it previous asked Nvidia to unlock its best graphics cards in an effort to enable crypto mining on GPUs with a hash rate limiter. That's not to say the hackers aren't interested in money, however, as it has also held data ransom and issued leak threats to its victims.

RELATED LINKS: Microsoft DirectX Raytracing, Microsoft Hololens hands-on, Windows Game Mode preview

PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 8:09 AM
     Genshin Impact Venti materials – how to ascend

Looking for Genshin Impact Venti ascension materials? Thanks to the recent 2.6 livestream we now know that this popular Genshin Impact character is getting a banner rerun in the first half of the next update. He will be joining new Genshin Impact character Ayato, who's getting a separate banner.

With a new chance of pulling everyone's favourite "tone-deaf bard", we imagine you'll be wanting to know about Venti's ascension materials. While Venti's rerun banner isn't here yet, the materials you'll need to ascend his talents and abilities are farmable right now, so we've put together this guide on how much of each material you'll need, and where to find them.

These materials will take a while to collect, but you've got just over a week until the Genshin Impact 2.6 release date on March 30, so if you start now you'll be able to get a head start on the daily grind. It will be worth checking out the latest theories on what the best Venti build is as well. Here's everything you need to know about Venti ascension materials.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:11 PM
     How to sprint in Fortnite: new tactical sprint and parkour

Want to know about how Fornite's tactical sprint works? Now that Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 has removed building, there's a new way to quickly traverse the map and grab onto just-out-of-reach places thanks to a new sprint mechanic. Your default running speed has been increased in the new season, but in addition to that, now you can go even faster when the occasion calls for it, using the new tactical sprint.

Fortnite tactical sprint lets you move quickly and even bust through doorways, but it also removes your ability to shoot. You may need to check that the ability is bound to a key when you next boot the game, but once you do you'll be able to make full use of the new dash.

This will likely come in handy for upcoming weekly challenges, and there may even be parts of the new Fortnite map that are designed with this new feature in mind. So without further ado, let's get into everything you need to know about Fortnite tactical sprint.

RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes

PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:24 PM
     Internet Explorer bows out of the browser game this summer

Internet Explorer's retirement has been a long time coming, but Microsoft warns it's finally time to say goodbye to its longstanding browser. While the software isn't a part of the Windows 11 arsenal of apps, it'll soon cease to exist on most versions of Windows 10 and will be subsequently eradicated from every iteration of the operating system soon after.

According to a fresh wave of notices issued to Windows 10 users, Internet Explorer will first be removed from newer builds of the OS in June. If you like to avoid Windows updates, you might find that the browser will exist for a little longer, but it's safe to say the software is ready to be properly consigned to history.

Microsoft Edge has been patiently waiting at the sidelines to replace Internet Explorer since its 2015 debut, and it'll start properly filling in for its elder shortly. As a result, legacy IE shortcuts should launch the new Chromium-based browser, something that could come as a shock if you're not used to the newcomer's cleaner aesthetic.

RELATED LINKS: Microsoft DirectX Raytracing, Microsoft Hololens hands-on, Windows Game Mode preview

PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 6:46 AM
     George R.R. Martin says his initials are not in Elden Ring

Sorry, folks, but George R.R. Martin's initials appearing in Elden Ring are purely coincidental. Oodles of fans noticed that all the new PC game's demigods have names that start with G, R, or M - Godfrey, Radahn, or Margit, to name a few. The author has now clarified, though, that it wasn't an intentional play on his part.

"Oh, and as long as I am setting stuff straight, there's a weird story all over the internet about how I 'hid' my initials in Elden Ring because, ah, some of the characters have names beginning with R, or G, or M," the author writes in a blog post. "To which I say, 'Eh? What? Really?' This was news to me. I have been writing and publishing stories since 1971, and I suspect that I have been giving characters names beginning with R and G and M since the start. Along with the other twenty-three letters of the alphabet as well.

"Coming up with names is hard, especially since A Song of Ice and Fire uses so many of them, and I am fond of giving family members and close kin names that have something in common - but really, why would I have to hide my name inside the game? My name is right there on the game, as one of the creators. Hey, Elden Ring is exciting enough, no need to make up stuff."

RELATED LINKS: Best Elden Ring settings, Elden Ring bosses guide, The best Elden Ring classes

PCGamesN Tuesday, March 22, 2022 6:47 AM
     League of Legends patch 12.6 notes – Anima Squad skins, new Rune

The League of Legends updates are coming thick and fast. LoL patch 12.5 has hit the live server, introducing a wonderful selection of bee-inspired skins to the MOBA. Don't bee-lieve for one second, though, that's all we got. Riot has tweaked Master Yi and Seraphine with some solid changes, while several other LoL champs got some quality-of-life adjustments, too.

Now, though, it's time to look toward LoL patch 12.6. We're sticking with the animal theme this time around as the new Anima Squad skins have hit the PBE. If you've been out of the loop, a few champions - such as Vayne, Miss Fortune, and Jinx - are getting some punky skins themed around bats, bunnies, cats, and more. You can check out the in-game clips of these in action and their splash art in the skins section below.

We're still quite early into the patch cycle, but we're starting to see some champion changes. Keep checking in, though, as we'll keep this post regularly updated.

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

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:08 PM
    

As is tradition by now, Cyberpunk 2077 has released its latest extremely long list of fixes. This time it focuses on cleaning up quests, and a miscellaneous number of other bugs.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:00 PM
    

Well, well, well. Last night CD Projekt said they're working on a new Witcher game. All we've got to go on is a cryptic image of a lynx-like Witcher medallion sitting in a bed of snow. Some of us from the Treehouse ran through what we'd like to see from The Witcher 4, including some truly insightful quotes about leg muscles from myself. One thing I failed to mention, though, was Roach, Geralt's horse.

I'm sure Roach has a great personality, I'm sure he's very kind. But from a purely professional standpoint, I can't stand him. He's hardly smooth in the stirrups, nor can he really climb anything substantial. That's why I'd like Roach swapped out for Elden Ring's Torrent, a horse-goat that corners like Colin McCrae and double jumps like Super Mario. The Witcher 4 deserves a super horse like Torrent.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 22, 2022 11:30 AM
    

In the comments under my interview with the Paradise Killer devs last week, someone suggested posting more of the answers as like a B-side. I thought this was an excellent suggestion, for three reasons: 1) it's a much easier post to write on my part compared to doing the full interview; b) Oli Clarke Smith and Phil Crabtree said a bunch of interesting things that I wasn't able to cram into the article; iii) it might give you a sense of how weird interviews actually are.

This transcript is just two questions and a follow-up, but runs to over 1500 words. The whole conversation I had with these two dudes was over 40 minutes long. So much of interviews gets discarded (like tears in rain etc) and the process of distilling it all down to a few quotes can be, to put it succinctly, a pain in the hole. Especially if your interview subject talks quickly. Top tip to people who don't like interviews: talk slowly. It'll be over faster.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 22, 2022 10:21 AM
    

SNK have announced that the latest playable character coming to King Of Fighters XV is Omega Rugal. He's the in-universe organiser of the King Of Fighters tournament, but he's arguably more infamous for being in older KOF games as a ridiculously difficult boss. You can expect him to show up on April 14th as free DLC, along with a game mode called Boss Challenge. Love a bit of free DLC.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 22, 2022 8:15 AM
    

Starship Troopers - Terran Command, an upcoming RTS based on the film series, has been delayed to June 16th 2022. Well, in the grand scheme of delays, that's not too bad. The original release date for Starship Troopers - Terran Command was March 31st, just nine days away. Publisher Slitherine Games and developers The Artistocrats announced the news in a Steam post for the game, pinning the reason on "further polish and bug fixing."

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 22, 2022 7:47 AM
    

Elden Ring, an action-RPG with hundreds of armour and weapon combinations. Stats up the wazoo. An evolving PVP meta where players invade each other and fight for supremacy. Who rules them all? Sonic The Hedgehog. No, seriously - Sonic The Hedgehog. He's the PVP champ and there's only one thing that can stop him: a click of the fingers.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 22, 2022 7:35 AM
    

Last night, CD Projekt announced they were working on a brand-new Witcher game. Details are thin on the ground at the moment. All we have to go on is a cryptic piece of artwork showing what appears to be a lynx-like medallion peeking through some snow, and a declaration that it's going to represent a "new saga" of The Witcher series. Heck, we don't even know if it's technically going to be called The Witcher 4 yet (it probably isn't, in fairness), but for sake of ease that's how I'm going to refer to it for the time being.

Still, talk of a new saga has got me thinking. Does that mean we'll simply see a new protagonist in the existing Witcher timeline we know and love? (Ciri, perhaps, or young hot Vesemir?) Or will it go earlier, maybe tying into the upcoming Netflix prequel The Witcher: Blood Origin that's set 1200 years before the events of the books? Or something else entirely? We probably won't know the answers for some time, but until CD Projekt have more beans to spill, RPS asks: what would you like to see from a new game in The Witcher series?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 22, 2022 6:57 AM
    

The Taiwanese studio Red Candle Games have put up a crowdfunding page for their latest project Nine Sols, and it looks promising. It's an action platformer with gorgeous hand-drawn animation work, and as Red Candle put it, it's "a journey of Asian fantasy inspired by Sekiro, Hollow Knight and Katana Zero." That's me sold. And clearly a lot of other people agree too, because Nine Sols broke its goal of three million Taiwanese dollars (that's roughly £80,000) within 24 hours.

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Twinfinite Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:41 PM
     Tooday Activision released the gameplay trailer of the Season 2 Reloaded of Call of Duty Vanguard and Warzone.

Twinfinite Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:18 PM
     The rise of Brimmy with the stimmy has been halted somewhat today following the launch of Valorant's latest patch 4.05. The nerf sees his Stim Pack, which was buffed at the start of Act II to increase movement speed, reduced to just a single usage, and it's also more expensive. Elsewhere in the patch, a […]

Twinfinite Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:43 PM
     Microsoft announced today that it has partnered with Paramount Pictures to give away a limited-edition package of a custom Xbox Series S console and two controllers themed after the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie. The package includes a customized black Xbox Series S console with a golden ring surrounding the air vent and the […]

Twinfinite Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:26 PM
     Nintendo and Cygames announced that the mobile JRPG Dragalia Lost is due to shut down about four years after its release in September 2018.

Twinfinite Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:01 PM
     Sega released a new trailer of the upcoming major Lost Judgment DLC The Kaito Files, focusing on Kaito's personal approach to stealth.

Twinfinite Tuesday, March 22, 2022 11:46 AM
     IllFonic has just announced that it's working on a new asymmetrical multiplayer game titled Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed. The dev is known for its work on Friday the 13th — another game in that same genre. This 4v1 cross-platform Ghostbusters experience will be coming to PC via the Epic Games Store, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, […]

Twinfinite Tuesday, March 22, 2022 11:39 AM
     Far Cry 6 continues its post-launch roadmap today, as they just unveiled a brand new trailer for the upcoming crossover event they're having with Netflix's Stranger Things. This free DLC features a brand new mission and enemies, tasking players with fighting Demogorgon in order to complete The Vanishing. Far Cry 6 x Stranger things is […]

Twinfinite Tuesday, March 22, 2022 11:28 AM
     CD Projekt Red's announcement of a new The Witcher game might be the talk of the games community this week, but that doesn't mean the developer has ceased its ongoing support of Cyberpunk 2077. Today, the new Patch 1.52 has arrived, which fixes a host of bugs and quest glitches, and generally improves performance across […]

Twinfinite Tuesday, March 22, 2022 11:13 AM
     Earlier today in a press release from game developer and publisher Com2uS, the launch date was revealed for Out of the Park Baseball 23. After facing some setbacks and having to push back the release, the baseball club management simulator is set to be available on PC, Mac, and Linux starting Apr. 22. Director of […]

Twinfinite Tuesday, March 22, 2022 11:01 AM
     Ghostwire Tokyo is a brand new IP created by Tango Gameworks, telling the story of a young man named Akito and a spirit hunter turned spirit, KK. Despite the awkward situation of sharing one body, these two must come together to stop enemy specters known as Visitors from taking over the world. To do so, […]

Twinfinite Tuesday, March 22, 2022 10:29 AM
     Twinfinite reviews the mecha strategy JRPG Relayer, the most ambitious game Kadokawa Game has ever released.

Siliconera Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:35 PM
    

Crunchyroll Spring 2022 Anime Lineup Adds Spy x Family, Kaguya-sama

Crunchyroll announced its Spring 2022 anime lineup, which will include new series like Spy x Family and Tomodachi Game and returning series like Kaguya-sama and Date a Live. While some shows are coming up now and in March 2022, many of the new series and seasons will start coming on April 1, 2022.

Here's the full schedule so far for the Crunchyroll Spring 2022 anime lineup. Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These season three is already running via the service.

  • March 23, 2022: Estab Life: Great Escape
  • April 1, 2022: Mahjong Soul Pon and Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It r=1-sinθ
  • April 2, 2022: Build-Divide -#FFFFFF- Code White, Fanfare of Adolescence, and Love All Play
  • April 3, 2022: Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story Final Season and Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs
  • April 5, 2022: Tomodachi Game
  • April 6, 2022: The Greatest Demon Lord is Reborn as a Typical Nobody and The Rising of the Shield Hero
  • April 7, 2022: The Dawn of the Witch and Skeleton Knight in Another World
  • April 8, 2022: Dance Dance Danseur, Date a Live IV, Love After World Domination, and Kaguya-sama: Love is War Ultra Romantic
  • April 9, 2022: Aoashi, In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki, Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie, and Spy x Family
  • April 10, 2022: Don't Hurt Me, My Healer!
  • April 11, 2022: Ascendance of a Bookworm
  • April 23, 2022: A Couple of Cuckoos
  • There is also a list of shows that appeared in the Crunchyroll Winter 2022 and beyond that will continue in the Spring 2022 lineup. Here's what else people can expect.

  • Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
  • Case Closed
  • Cue!
  • Delicious Party Pretty Cute
  • Digimon Ghost Game
  • Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
  • One Piece
  • Requiem of the Rose King
  • Shenmue the Animation

New anime series and seasons will come to Crunchyroll as part of its Spring 2022 lineup in March 2022 and April 2022.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:00 PM
    

Masaharu Kaito Gets Sneaky in a New Lost Judgment DLC Trailer

Sega's been gradually showing how Masaharu Kaito is different as a detective and investigator than Takayuki Yagami in Lost Judgment DLC trailers. The latest one focuses on another one of his ways of handling cases. In it, we see how stealthy he can be.

As shown in the Lost Judgment video, Kaito tends to rely on tactics that temporarily distract someone so he can beat them up. In the first situation, he hides behind some conveniently placed cardboard boxes. He tosses a coin to distract an opponent. Once they are focused on it, he comes up behind them and strikes. In the second situation, he knocks on the door. When it opens, he briefly hides behind it before then using it to beat another person up.

The last few videos all focused on his unique capabilities. In one, his Bruiser and Tank styles appeared. These are the two options you have when fighting foes. Another looked at how Kaito uses his senses to find clues.

Lost Judgment is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X, and The Kaito Files DLC will arrive on March 28, 2022. You can get it alone or as part of a $34.99 season pass that includes other DLC.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 22, 2022 11:30 AM
    

In Stars and Time RPG Traps Players in a Time Loop

There's a new indie RPG with shades of Undertale and Earthbound on the way called In Stars and Time. Adrienne Bazir's upcoming PC game features a monochromatic color palette, quirky humor, and turn-based battles against exaggerated enemies. However, there's a serious undertone, as Vaugarde's king is freezing the land in time, it is the day before the world ends, and the player's group is trying to stop it. However, there's a time loop in effect that makes it possible to start over after dying and try again.

Here's the first trailer. It introduces Siffrin, the leader of the group of warriors trying to save the day. After Mirabelle wakes them up in a field, they go to fight the king. However, along the way players could often die, causing the time loop to kick in so they can restart, thwart that death, and continue onward. It also shows off the Indie RPG's Earthbound-like battle system. Characters in the game can be tied to the rock, paper, or scissors type, which influences their attacks, strengths, and weaknesses.

Here are the first screenshots for In Stars and Time. They show off some of the main characters and the game's personality.
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In Stars and Time will come to PCs in 2023. Its Steam page is online.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 22, 2022 11:00 AM
    

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is an Asymmetrical 4v1 Game

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is the latest Ghostbusters game on the way, and this time it is tapping into the 4v1 asymmetrical multiplayer trend. As one might imagine, four people will be Ghostbusters, while one person will be a ghost. The goal for each side will be to outdo the other, with both sides being able to upgrade their skills and equipment.

As this game is tapping into the Ghostbusters series, it will feature a number of cameos and references. You start out in the Firehouse before each mission. Both Ernie Hudson and Dan Aykroyd reprise their roles as Winston Zeddemore and Ray Stantz. The Ecto-1 car is there, and equipment and uniforms reference the original movies.

Here's the first trailer. It goes over both story elements and gameplay. Also, while this is ideally a five player game, there will be optional AI companions to help fill matches if someone wants to play alone.

Illfonic is known for its 4v1 asymmetrical multiplayer games as of late. Especially ones tied to existing movie series. It created both Predator: Hunting Grounds for the PS4 and PC and Friday the 13th: The Game for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed will come to the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC at the end of 2022.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 22, 2022 10:30 AM
    

Ceres Fauna Birthday Celebration Merchandise Includes Sweet x Yandere Keychain

Yet another Hololive Vtuber birthday is here, which means more merchandise. This time it is a Hololive English Council member. Fauna Ceres' Birthday Celebration merchandise collection arrived. People can buy items piecemeal or in a $104 bundle that also includes a bonus postcard. One of the notable items highlighting her personality is a double-sided Sweet x Yandere keychain.

The full Fauna Ceres Birthday Celebration set features three physical pieces of merchandise and two digital voice lines. The voice lines include a $4 alarm voice and her $20 "Double Fauna! Sweet x Yandere Ear Cleaning ASMR." (The Vtuber often does ASMR streams.) You can also get the $12 Sweet x Yandere keychain that features her calm on one side and in a more unsettling pose on the other. Her Kirin tea cup and saucer is $27. Finally, the last item is a $43 Keeper of Nature sweatshirt with her on it.

Here's a closer look at all of the items.
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This is the second Hololive Vtuber birthday merchandise collection to show up this week. Secret Society holoX member Koyori Hakui items appeared as well. Those items marked her first official merchandise.

The Fauna Ceres Birthday Celebration merchandise pre-orders will be open until April 25, 2022. It is expected to ship between the end of August 2022 and September 2022.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 22, 2022 10:00 AM
    

Sonic Movie 2 Contest Involves Xbox Series S, Fuzzy Controllers

Microsoft announced it is holding a Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie contest that involves a themed Xbox Series S and pair of controllers. People can retweet or use Microsoft Reward points for a chance to win the grand prize. One person will get the themed system and fuzzy controllers.

There are two ways to enter this contest. The first is by retweeting the official tweet. While it said that the entry phase ends April 4, 2022, the official rules say the entry period runs until April 30, 2022. Only one entry per person is allowed. You also need to follow the official Xbox Twitter account until a week after the contest entry phase ends and have a public/unprotected account.

People in the US can also use 200 Microsoft Rewards points to enter.

As for the rewards, here's a closer look at them. The Sonic Blue and Knuckles Red Xbox Series X controllers both are covered in fur. The Xbox Series S is an all-black model. Its ring is gold, like the ones in the game. The art on the bottom features Sonic and Knuckles head-to-head.
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The Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie will appear in theaters on April 8, 2022. The final trailer
is out now. The Sonic movie 2 contest for the Sonic Blue and Knuckles Red fuzzy controllers and custom Xbox Series S will run until April 30, 2022.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 22, 2022 8:00 AM
    

Guilty Gear Strive Testament video starter guide trailer

Testament joins Guilty Gear Strive on March 28, 2022 for season pass holders, as the final new character of Season 1. Arc System Works wants to make sure players get a head start on strategy with the former penultimate boss of Guilty Gear. As such, it's released a Testament Starter Guide video to give fans the rundown on the character's new moves and playstyle in Guilty Gear Strive.

Check out the Guilty Gear Strive Testament Starter Guide video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfAEQnbjt2c

Testament was once a boss character from Guilty Gear but wasn't playable during Guilty Gear Xrd or its sequels. In Guilty Gear Strive Testament returns with a new look and an updated characterization. Once portrayed as androgynous and referred to with male pronouns, Arc System Works has confirmed that Testament is agender. Agender is a form of non-binary identity that eschews gender classification entirely. Testament is thus referred to on the official website and in the Starter Guide video using "they/them" pronouns. They're voiced in Japanese by Yuu Kobayashi, who also plays Enkidu in Fate/Grand Order and Sasha Braus in Attack on Titan.

In-game, Testament is a powerful zone character, dominating mid-range play with a wide variety of projectiles and far-reaching normal attacks. In Guilty Gear Strive Testament uses mechanics revolving around inflicting the "Stain" state on opponents. Hitting a Stained opponent with certain moves will automatically trigger a follow-up attack, opening them up for combos or further pressure.

Testament can also summon their Succubus familiars, using them as lingering projectiles to keep enemies in danger, and even alter the behavior of other projectiles. For example, Testament can set up a Succubus to float somewhere, then use Unholy Diver to cause their crow familiar to "home in" on the Succubus, resulting in an unpredictable flight path. Testament can even teleport to the Succubus's location to reposition quickly.

Testament joins the Guilty Gear Strive roster on March 28, 2022. The game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 22, 2022 7:30 AM
    

Genshin Impact Xiao Wallpaper monthly calendar April 2022

miHoYo has released a Genshin Impact monthly calendar for April 2022, this time featuring Xiao. More specifically, the calendar features the artwork for the character's card. Xiao is seen holding his Yaksha mask and wielding a spear. And while the monthly calendar image does have Japanese text, it can be used regardless of region. The Genshin Impact calendar for April 2022 featuring Xiao can be downloaded from the Japanese Twitter account. You can find the tweet below.

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Like previous Genshin Impact monthly calendars, certain days are marked corresponding to individual characters' birthdays. This calendar has April 17 marked, which is Xiao's birthday. April 30 is also marked for the birthday of Diluc. A previous calendar featuring Thoma did the same thing, marking both his birthday and the birthday of a couple other characters. Other calendars have featured characters like Beidou.

Outside of calendar-specific wallpapers, miHoYo has released live wallpapers featuring Genshin Impact characters through the N0va Desktop application. These live wallpapers are usually based on EPs and feature specific characters. Xiao has received a live wallpaper, alongside characters like Diluc, Zhongli, and Keqing.

Genshin Impact is available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Android and iOS devices. It is in development for Nintendo Switch. The 2.6 update will launch on March 30, 2022.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 22, 2022 7:00 AM
    

Soul Hackers 2 Characters

Atlus has provided the full biographies for Iron Mask, Zenon, and Ichiro Onda, key characters that will appear in Soul Hackers 2. While the characters were previously shown through a Soul Hackers 2 trailer, these new biographies share their individual motivations in the story. Please keep in mind these character biographies will contain spoilers for Soul Hackers 2. Those looking to remain unspoiled leading to the release of the game may want to avoid reading further. [Thanks, Gamer!]

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Iron Mask (CV: Yuichi Nakamura) is a Devil Summoner who belongs to the Phantom Society and serves as the leader of the "C" project. He is known for his ruthlessness, and few within the Phantom Society have ever seen his face.

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Zenon (CV: Kazuyuki Okitsu) is an artificial demon who was created by Iron Mask. However, despite his artificial creation he is still categorized as a devil. While Zenon is excellent at fighting, he lacks intelligence. At the command of Iron Mask, he kills Ichiro Onda and steals his Covenant.

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Ichiro Onda (CV: Kentaro Ito) was a world-famous computer engineer before he was murdered by Iron Mask and Zenon. However, before his death he managed to complete the program known as the "Vanishing System." He was previously a holder of a Covenant.

Further information about these characters and their significance to the story of Soul Hackers 2 was also shared. This included information concerning the Phantom Society and a peek into their motivations. Additionally, it has been revealed that the Yatagarasu has some connection to the Kuzunoha Clan.

Soul Hackers 2 releases for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC on August 25, 2022 in Japan and globally on August 26, 2022.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 22, 2022 6:30 AM
    

Soul Hackers 2 New Story Details

Atlus shared new story and character details concerning Soul Hackers 2. This includes information about three characters that will be integral to the story, along with details about the "Covenant" and a secondary organization known as the Yatagarasu. Please keep in mind this story information could contain potential spoilers. Those looking to avoid spoilers leading up to the release of Soul Hackers 2 may want to avoid reading below. [Thanks, Gamer!]

As previously shared, Soul Hackers 2 will star Ringo, a new protagonist to the series. Both Ringo and Figue have appeared to stop the destruction of mankind. This was suggested during the period Atlus was teasing Soul Hackers 2. Ringo and Figue must protect a specific individual to prevent the fall of mankind.

However, Ichiro Onda, the person Figue was supposed to protect, has already been killed. He was murdered by two mysterious figures known as Iron Mask and Zenon. Both Iron Mask and Zenon belong to the Phantom Society, whose core motivation is to control the Covenant. Their goal is to obtain all of the Covenants, which will summon a being of great power. Most agents of the Phantom Society harbor a great resentment towards the world.

The Yatagarasu organization has taken it upon itself to protect the Covenants to prevent this from happening. This organization is concerned with the "spiritual" protection of Japan. It accepts any within its organization and is wholly independent. The Yatagarasu is linked to the clan of the late Devil Summoner Raidou Kuzunoha.

Soul Hackers 2 releases for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC on August 25, 2022 in Japan and globally on August 26, 2022.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 22, 2022 6:00 AM
    

Black Rock Shooter Fragment Trailer

Good Smile Company has released a trailer for Black Rock Shooter Fragment. The trailer features several key visuals and provides a list of staff that will work on the mobile game. This includes a list of artists that will provide the character designs for the game. Additionally, a small segment of the main theme of Black Rock Shooter Fragment can be heard in the trailer. Black Rock Shooter Fragment will release for Android and iOS devices in fall 2022 in Japan. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]

The trailer features similar visuals to the teaser image that was released in December 2021. However, several other characters that will appear are shown. It shows these characters facing off against some unnamed threat, which has erupted from the ground. As mentioned previously, the theme of Black Rock Shooter Fragment can be heard. It has been created by TeddyLoid.

You can watch the trailer below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACmaz3pVFFk

Good Smile Company also released a list of artists that will provide the character designs for Black Rock Shooter Fragment. This includes the following:

  • Ashima
  • Kanase Bench
  • kwgc
  • Scottie
  • Genyaky
  • Zenmaibook
  • CHANxCO
  • Rui Tomono
  • Mephisto

Artist Rui Tomono provided the illustration that served as the teaser artwork for the title. This style was used throughout the trailer.

Black Rock Shooter Fragment will appear on Android and iOS devices in Japan sometime in fall 2022.

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Destructoid Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:00 PM
    

I Kaiju Choose You On March 14, 2022, the world learned of the passing of Akira Takarada. While perhaps not...

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Destructoid Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:30 PM
    

Gotta protect 'em all One of the most unexpectedly great gaming experiences I had on my 3DS was about five...

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Destructoid Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:00 PM
    

Treasure Chests: the invincible faux equipment I can't tell you how many near-misses I've had with Guardians in Zelda. One...

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Destructoid Tuesday, March 22, 2022 11:30 AM
    

Everything can now have its own little home Nintendo has released a brand new system update for its Switch hardware....

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Another mobile RPG bites the dust Nintendo has announced that this summer will bring about the end of mobile RPG...

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Destructoid Tuesday, March 22, 2022 9:38 AM
    

Yes, they are real The marketing for the Sonic 2 movie is going hard on the relationship and rivalry of Sonic and Knuckles...

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Destructoid Tuesday, March 22, 2022 9:00 AM
    

Because calling it Haunting Grounds would have been too obvious There are a lot of IPs out there originating in...

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:45 PM
     Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update VIII delayWorld Update VIII for Microsoft Flight Simulator was supposed to release today. Asobo even recently reconfirmed that the update was on track for this scheduled date. However, that rollout will now take place on March 24. Asobo's sudden change in plans has nothing to do with the update's state of readiness, as has happened before. Rather, it has to do with the sudden and tragic accident that took place on March 21, involving the crash of China Eastern Airlines 5735.   Gray skies As the report from Flightradar24 puts it, China Eastern Airlines flight 5735 took off from Kunming, China and was heading to the city of Guangzhou during the afternoon of March 21. The majority of the flight was business as usual, as the aircraft reached its cruising altitude of 29,100ft and carried along nominally. Just under an hour after it ascended to cruising altitude, however, the aircraft suddenly plummeted all the way to 7425 feet at a rapid rate of speed. It managed to recover itself...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:01 PM
     Fortnite Chapter 3: Season 2 exotic weaponsThe next instalment of Fortnite's third chapter has arrived. Chapter 3: Season 2 is equipped with new mechanics, and is a little light on building. As always, there is a set of exotic weapons on the island that you can purchase by visiting the correct NPCs. In Fortnite Chapter 3: Season 2, there are no unseen exotic weapons. Some have remained in the battle royale such from last season, such as the Boom Sniper Rifle. Also, some have returned from previous seasons such as the Night Hawk. Have your gold bars at the ready, as this handy guide will show you where you can get each exotic weapon this season. The first exotic weapon is the Dub, which is a powerful shotgun in close-quarter combat. Previously, this could only be purchased from Bunker Jonesy at The Joneses point of interest. In Fortnite Chapter 3: Season 2, this exotic weapon can be bought from any NPC roaming around The Joneses for 600 gold bars. Similarly, landing at Camp Cuddle will guarantee you an exotic weapon to ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, March 22, 2022 10:12 AM
     Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed Game Reveal Trailer IllfonicThe creators of Predator: Hunting Grounds has set its sights on another famous film franchise. Coming from the IllFonic team, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is an asymmetric multiplayer game where four 'busters hunt a single, player-controlled ghost. Much like the goofballs from the movies, the Ghostbuster side uses tools and talent to find and capture their quarry. The odds may seem against you as the ghost, but you're not completely defenseless. Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is a game that takes place following the recent Afterlife movie. Winston Zeddemore has revitalized the Ghostbusters in New York, purchasing the old firehouse and bringing in a fresh wave of recruits. That's you, by the way, the next member of the new Ghostbusting team. Equipped with the Ghost Trap, PKE Meter, and of course, the Proton Pack, you and a team of three jump into the Ecto-1 to clear a location of a nasty spirit. You're not alone, as Ray Stantz, former Ghostbusters founder,...

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:00 PM
     One of the Shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the Daag Chokah Shrine or the Daag Chokah's Blessing. The Shrine itself is no challenge at all. As you enter the Daag Chokah Shrine, Link can access the Shrine's chest, he will be able to access the altar, and he will […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, March 22, 2022 11:36 AM
     This world quest is a continuation of Neko's tale and her pursuit to see her beloved human friends again. Neko is the self-proclaimed "Provisional Head Priestess of the Asase Shrine," At this point of the game, she has already asked you several favors to bring the shrine back to its former glory. The cat wishes […]

Pivotal Gamers Tuesday, March 22, 2022 10:05 AM
     Hello folks. We have another excellent offer from gamehag for selected games. This is what they say. Get the reward Random CD-Key. To get this key your Steam level must be at least 3. Last minute notes Login with your gamehag account, complete all steps to get your key. So hurry up. Just click on the button below and follow the listed instuctions. It couldn't be any easier! Like to be the fi...