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Kotaku Saturday, April 2, 2022 10:45 AM
    

During Russia's ongoing and horrific invasion of Ukraine, Russian military forces have taken over and held various nuclear power plants located in the country. In what is unfortunate but likely unintentional timing, Ubisoft has revealed that the new mode coming in loot shooter The Division 2's upcoming Year 4 update…

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PCGamesN Saturday, April 2, 2022 10:22 AM
     Fortnite building is back, baby

April 02, 2022: Fortnite building is now available again in all of the main modes.

Fortnite building is finally back in the battle royale game, after an extended absence that was much longer than expected. All of Fortnite's normal modes have returned, complete with building - and Zero Build mode is now available alongside them, for anyone who prefers Fortnite to not be a building game.

Ahead of the launch of Chapter 3 Season 2, dataminers and leakers uncovered files suggesting that building would be temporarily removed from Fortnite. Which, of course, it was. According to that initial datamine from iFireMonkey, the building blackout would last for nine days - so everyone expected Fortnite building to be coming back on Tuesday, March 29.

This date was not confirmed by Epic, and certainly proved to be incorrect. Usually, as soon as dataminers have reported on a given feature or event, it generally hits the game on that schedule. This is one of those instances where the leaks weren't entirely accurate.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, April 2, 2022 9:49 AM
     Expect

The Fortnite Creative economy system will see "big changes" this year, according to Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney. The developer previously promised that Fortnite Creative 2.0 would arrive in the battle royale game sometime in 2022, and it looks like this will come with improvements to the Support-a-Creator sharing program too.

Fortnite Creative was added to the multiplayer game way back in 2018, allowing creators to make their game modes and show them off to other people. While it's a great place to find items that haven't been added to the main game - most recently, the jetpacks - it's only received marginal improvements in the last few years, like stopping XP farming.

The Support-a-Creator program is the main way that creatives get paid, and at the moment, it stands at 5% - so for every $100 a player spends in Fortnite or the Epic Games Store, if they tie that to a specific creator code, those creators get $5.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, April 2, 2022 7:43 AM
     Elden Ring dev's pre-Soulslike removed from Steam

Elden Ring developer FromSoftware's last pre-Soulslike game is now gone, as the Ninja Blade Steam release is delisted from the storefront. Steam was the only place you could buy and play the studio's final game before Demon's Souls on PC, so it is now impossible to play Ninja Blade - unless you own it already.

Demon's Souls released on PS3 back in 2009 and received massive acclaim for being a very different type of action-adventure game from anything else at the time. We're still waiting on Demon's Souls to come to PC, but it inspired all of FromSoftware's games since - from Dark Souls to last month's phenomenally successful Elden Ring.

However, FromSoftware released another game in 2009 called Ninja Blade, which is a bit more of a traditional hack-and-slash action game. It wasn't the studio's best game, but unlike Demon's Souls, it at least was on PC. Until this week, however, as Ninja Blade has now been quietly delisted from Steam and is no longer available for purchase.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, April 2, 2022 6:40 AM
     Genshin Impact's Yae Miko targeting fix is getting fixed

The Genshin Impact Yae Miko targeting fix, which was introduced as a change in the anime game's 2.6 release last week, is getting a fix. Developer Mihoyo confirms that it "did not consider the effect" this change would have on Yae Miko's Sesshou Sakura, and will roll back the fix this week.

The long-awaited Genshin Impact 2.6 update dropped on March 30, which adds new character Kamisato Ayato, sets the stage for a number of big new events, and features numerous updates, improvements, and fixes.

However, one of those fixes is causing big problems for Yae Miko players. Yae Miko's elemental skill ability is leaving Sesshou Sakura spirits on the battlefield, which target and strike nearby opponents. Whereas previously Sesshou Sakura attacked enemies at random, the 2.6 update was supposed to change this so they attacked the nearest opponent in range. Unfortunately, players quickly noticed that this wasn't working like it was supposed to, and it's now a lot more "unclear" which enemy will get attacked.

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

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, April 2, 2022 11:54 AM
    

The Sims 4's My Wedding Stories expansion launched back in February, but plentiful bugs have meant the trip down aisle hasn't been a smooth experience for players helping their sims tie the knot. Now a new patch has released which fixes some, but not all, of the issues. At least the patch notes are a delight.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, April 2, 2022 11:11 AM
    

Final Fantasy XIV's patch 6.1 is edging closer, close enough that it now has a released date, April 12th, and a new trailer. The trailer is below, showing some of the main scenario quests which continue the story from the end of the recent Endwalker expansion.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, April 2, 2022 5:00 AM
    

Hello, reader dear, I do hope you survived the poisson d'avril pranks. Quick, check your back for a paper fish, just in case. We can both pretend we didn't see it. Now you're safe, please tell me: what are you playing this weekend? Here's what we're clicking on.

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Siliconera Saturday, April 2, 2022 11:00 AM
    

made in abyss season 2

Season 2 of the Made in Abyss anime adaptation will air in Japan starting July 2022. Kadokawa announced the upcoming season's release date alongside a new key visual featuring Riko, Nanachi, and Reg. The official website also added newly released art for some of the characters set to appear in season 2. [Thanks, Natalie!]

The first season of the anime followed an orphan named Riko and a robotic relic named Reg. The second season's official title is Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun. In addition to the former season's main characters, the upcoming season will introduce a host of new characters. Some of these characters also appeared in a previous teaser trailer.

The new key visual shows Riko, Reg, and Nanachi as they travel deeper into the titular Abyss. Each character has a somewhat updated look compared to the previous season. Both the new character art page and key visual feature Riko wearing her green coat around her waist, instead of wearing her brown jacket.

You can check the Made in Abyss season 2 key visual below.

made in abyss season 2

Back in January, Cartoon Network added the first season of Made in Abyss to its lineup alongside Assassination Classroom. The first season originally aired in 2017, with two compilation films released two years later in 2019.

Made in Abyss season 2 will debut in July 2022 in Japan. There is no confirmation for an international or English dub release. Made in Abyss season 1 is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video and Adult Swim.

The post Made in Abyss Season 2 Airing in July 2022 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, April 2, 2022 9:00 AM
    

Sword Art Online Variant Showdown

Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed new gameplay footage of the upcoming mobile game Sword Art Online Variant Showdown. Notably, the new footage reveals that the game will be an action RPG game. Players will control a party of three characters. A multiplayer battle royale mode is also in development.

The new gameplay footage appeared as part of the first Sword Art Online Variant Showdown live stream. Specifically, a short battle segment appeared featuring Kirito, Asuna, and Silica fighting against The Gleam Eyes. Players will control one character at a time, and can switch between the three characters in the party. Yui will also act as a guide for the party. There will also be a battle royale game mode in which you can fight against other players. However, the battle royale mode is still in development.

There are three different character types: Attackers, Defenders, and Supporters. Attackers specialize in attacks. Defenders are good at absorbing damage and continuously attacking. Supporters enhance other characters' abilities and can debuff enemies. These characters will have access to three character skills: Attack skills, Recovery skills, and Support skills. By switching between characters at the correct time and stringing together attacks, players can deal greater damage to enemies.

Furthermore, each character can enter an Awakening state. In this state, character skills will have no cooldown timer, and players will be able to switch between characters at any time. Once awakened, the character will also have access to a powerful Finishing skill.

Here is the Sword Art Online Variant Showdown gameplay video.

https://youtu.be/l5N86FO60D0

You can also check out some of the gameplay in the screenshots below.

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Sword Art Online Variant Showdown will release for iOS and Android devices simultaneously worldwide in 2022. Pre-registration for the game is available via following the game's official social media accounts.

The post Sword Art Online Variant Showdown Gameplay Revealed appeared first on Siliconera.


Destructoid Saturday, April 2, 2022 11:00 AM
    

Fly the furry skies Thursday's NGPX presentation brought with it a selection of reveals, release dates, and localization windows for...

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Destructoid Saturday, April 2, 2022 10:00 AM
    

Arceus and Darkrai arrived with patch 1.3.0 [Update: Darkrai is now live as of April 1! Make sure you start the...

The post Here's how to get Arceus and Darkrai in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Saturday, April 2, 2022 9:00 AM
    

A complicated specter For a long while I wasn't sure what to think of Ghostwire: Tokyo. The marketing made it...

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Destructoid Saturday, April 2, 2022 6:00 AM
    

No Foolin' Would you Adam and Eve it? It's April already. We are already one-third into The Year of Our...

The post Whatcha been playing this week, Destructoid? appeared first on Destructoid.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, April 2, 2022 7:47 AM
     Genshin Impact Outside The Canvas Inside The LensThere's a new event in Genshin Impact. It involves using the Kamera in specific locations to meet the requirements. Here's our Genshin Impact guide to help you complete the Outside the Canvas Inside the Lens event. Likewise, please be reminded that you should first reach Adventure Rank 30 and you should've completed Act 1 of the Inazuma Archon Quest. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub.   Genshin Impact guide – Outside the Canvas Inside the Lens guide To start Outside the Canvas Inside the Lens in Genshin Impact, you'll need to go to Inazuma to meet an NPC named Asagiri. After the conversation, check the event panel for the locations that you need to visit. Here's the gist: Upon checking the clues, you'll see a Kamera icon on the world map. When you arrive at the area, take note of the requirements, such as where the character is facing or the time of day. There are points of ref...

Latest Games on Play iDev Games Saturday, April 2, 2022 9:50 AM
     FERG KG VOWELS CANNON GAME 1 is developed for the KG and Pre-school pupils to help them learn how to use the vowels to form words. This game is made up of 35 pi...

Latest Games on Play iDev Games Saturday, April 2, 2022 9:48 AM
     The LOWER PRIMARY MATH GAME - SHOOTING FLYING NUMBERS is made for the lower primary pupils to help empower their mathematical skills through games. It is made u...

Latest Games on Play iDev Games Saturday, April 2, 2022 9:47 AM
     The Math Lesson for KG 1  helps kids to develop interest in addition and in mathematics as well. The press buttons have multi-choice answers to help the child ...

Latest Games on Play iDev Games Saturday, April 2, 2022 9:45 AM
     This ABCD Game Lesson helps the kids to learn how to arrange the mixed letters of the Lower-Case alphabet in their right alphabetical order....

Latest Games on Play iDev Games Saturday, April 2, 2022 9:44 AM
     This ABCD Game Lesson helps the kids to learn how to arrange the mixed letters of the Upper-Case alphabet in their right alphabetical order....

Latest Games on Play iDev Games Saturday, April 2, 2022 9:42 AM
     2021  INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 1 is a 40 objective questions and optional answer buttons that will enable you to choose correct answers. This i...

Latest Games on Play iDev Games Saturday, April 2, 2022 9:40 AM
     FERGGHANA PRIMARY ENGLISH GRAMMAR DRONES GAME 1 has 20 sentences. The students are to choose the correct adjective in each sentence by clicking on the drone con...

Pivotal Gamers Saturday, April 2, 2022 4:26 AM
     What's up all? Giveaway Of The Day is giving you the opportunity to win on Astrology. Their message follows. Astrology is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Astrology Exclusive offer from Giveaway of the Day and ToomkyGames! No third-party advertising and browser add-ons! Last minute notes Login with your Facebook ...