PCGamesN Sunday, April 17, 2022 1:07 PM  April 17, 2022: The Superman game demo built in Unreal Engine 5 is now playable. Last week, a developer made their own Superman game out of the Unreal 5 demo used for The Matrix Awakens, and announced they were looking to expand it into a proper superhero game. Now, another developer has properly added Superman to this experience - and it's playable. The Matrix Awakens was an impressive VR game demo built in Unreal Engine 5. The core of this demo is the detailed cityscape, and now Unreal 5 is freely available, Epic has made this 'City Sample' available to budding developers to play about with. Developer Volod from Amber Studio - which works with Epic Games - used this demo as the foundation for their own Superman-like game. Volod says that they "cooked my own city grid in Houdini, using Epic's project files and VEX scripting" and has apparently been "making city-building tools for years on film/commercial VFX work" so they know what they're doing. RELATED LINKS: Upcoming PC games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Sunday, April 17, 2022 12:43 PM  Fans of this unique card game village builder from Sokpop Collective can expect to see some Stacklands DLC in due course, despite the developer usually specialising in quick monthly games. However, this quirky city-building game has proved popular enough to merit new content updates. Sokpop Collective is an unusual indie game developer, in that the team usually focuses on short, quick gaming experiences that are released monthly. Stacklands is the latest game to be released with this philosophy, and due to Sokpop's goal to release a game every month, it was not expected to receive any updates. However, the game's fun mix of card game and village builder was high on Steam's new and trending list, and according to Sokpop, was "so well received" that the team is going to start rolling out "multiple updates" to add new content - for free, it seems. The developer plans to release this DLC "between mid-May and the end of June", with each one adding "50 to 100 cards". |
PCGamesN Sunday, April 17, 2022 11:53 AM  A YouTuber has put together the ultimate collection and explanation of all the Red Dead Redemption 2 Easter eggs and mysteries in the Western game - of which there are many. Redditors have compiled these legends into a massive Red Dead Redemption iceberg, and the video does its best to explain them all - including those from the first game. Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the best open-world games on PC, and that world is packed with a stunning amount of detail by Rockstar - including many myths and Easter eggs that most players won't encounter without looking. These mysteries include a vampire lurking in Saint Denis, multiple UFO encounters, being able to visit Mexico, ghosts, a time-traveller, and a missing Austrian princess. Users on Reddit have collected all of these many unanswered questions into a single Red Dead Redemption 'iceberg' chart, ranging from well-known Easter eggs to the truly tinfoil-hat stuff. This would normally require a lot of Googling, but YouTube channel Sub Cultured has kindly put together a massive compilation explaining every Red Dead Redemption mystery in this iceberg. RELATED LINKS: Red Dead Redemption 2 PC review, RDR2 PC legendary animal hunts, Play Red Dead Redemption 2 |
PCGamesN Sunday, April 17, 2022 10:22 AM  A YouTuber is recreating the classic BBC documentary Walking With Dinosaurs with the aid of Jurassic World Evolution 2 mods and the gorgeous engine of Frontier's management game. Yes. it's the John Hammond of dinosaur documentaries. Jurassic World Evolution 2 actually has quite an extensive modding community, recreating everything from new dinosaurs and variations to weirder creations like mermaids and the entire cast of Ice Age. Now, YouTuber Past Eons Productions is recreating the classic 1999 CGI documentary Walking With Dinosaurs using the gorgeous Jurassic World strategy game sequel. In fact, they're already on Season 2 of the show after making Season 1 with the original Jurassic World Evolution. Every part of the dinosaur documentary has been remade - aside from the visuals, Past Eon Productions also created their own original soundtrack and added their own narration. They're even creating their own original spin-off in the same style, cunningly titled "A Walk With Dinosaurs" - the first episode of which appeared this weekend, and can be seen below. |
Twinfinite Sunday, April 17, 2022 1:44 PM Today third-party developers provided new images and details about upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator. |
Twinfinite Sunday, April 17, 2022 12:30 PM Nippon Ichi Software revealed a new trailer of the sequel of Void Terrarium, titled simply Void Terrarium 2 or not-so-simply void* tRrLM2();. |
Siliconera Sunday, April 17, 2022 3:00 PM
Recent years have been kind to fans of the classic Mana games! Since mobile release Echoes of Mana is on the way soon, we're looking back at the franchise and celebrating our favorite Mana series games. I didn't have much experience with the Mana series before 2019, when I dabbled in the SNES-era games to see what I had missed in my Final Fantasy fanboy period. I must admit that the game topping my shortlist is still the 2020 Trials of Mana remake. The update to 3D served it well by putting the characters front and center, while the combat, with its adjustable AI and responsive feel, brought it more in line with the genre's action-RPG presentation. It may be less transformative than, say, Final Fantasy VII Remake, but it's a new take on an old classic that feels like it respects its original! — Josh
Legend of Mana is my absolute favorite Mana series game. Why? It is so weird! The way its story progresses is unconventional. You have to explore. You need to pay attention. You get out of it what you put into it. The way everything comes together fascinates me. — Jenni Which entry Mana series game is your favorite? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter! And read our other handy roundtables for more thoughts from the Siliconera team. The post What's Your Favorite Mana Series Game? appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Sunday, April 17, 2022 11:00 AM
Season 2 of the In Another World With My Smartphone anime is in production. The announcement came courtesy of an update to the series' official website. The new season will appear nearly five years after the previous season aired in 2017. The site update also included some commemorative art drawn by Eiji Usatsuka, who contributed illustrations to the light novels.
Also known as Isekai Smartphone, the In Another World With My Smartphone anime is based on the titular light novel series by author Patora Fuyuhara. The story focuses on teenager Touya Mochizuki, who died due to an act of God. Only God didn't intend for Touya to die. By way of apology, God opts to reincarnate Touya in a fantasy world, granting him one request. That request? That Touya brings along his smartphone. Thus equipped with the definitive tool of modern civilization, Touya sets off on an adventure in a world of magic, mystery, and pseudo-medieval tech. As with the previous installment, studio Production Reed will animate the second season of the In Another World With My Smartphone anime. The core staff will return, including director Takeyuki Yanase and script writer/superviser Natsuko Takahashi. The cast will also reprise their roles, which you can check out below.
In another bit of trivia, an editor working at Isekai Smartphone publisher HJ Bunko, tweeted that since the anime aired in 2017, sales of the In Another World With My Smartphone novels have skyrocketed overseas, with English-speaking territories now accounting for more sales than Japan. They clarified that these figures were unrelated to the decision to make a second season of the show, but it's fair to conclude that the series has seen significant popularity outside its country of origin. Season 2 of In Another World With My Smartphone is in production. No broadcast window has been specified, but the first season is available to stream on Crunchyroll and other streaming services. The novels are licensed for distribution in English by J-Novel Club and the manga is published by Yen Press. The post In Another World With My Smartphone Anime Season 2 Confirmed appeared first on Siliconera. |
GameDom Sunday, April 17, 2022 9:03 AM The Bluefeather Wings is an item level 595 weapon in Final Fantasy XIV. We'll take a look at its stats and what you need to obtain it. Mind +288 Vitality +270 Critical Hit +263 Determination +184 Additionally, you're able to slot two materia into the Bluefeather Wings. Unfortunately, players cannot overmeld the weapon. Let's look... The post How To Get The FFXIV Bluefeather Wings appeared first on GameDom. |
GameDom Sunday, April 17, 2022 9:01 AM The Bluefeather Wand is an item level 595 weapon in Final Fantasy XIV. We'll take a look at its stats and what you need to obtain it. Mind +288 Vitality +270 Critical Hit +263 Determination +184 Additionally, you're able to slot two materia into the Bluefeather Wand. Unfortunately, players cannot overmeld the weapon. Let's look... The post How To Get The FFXIV Bluefeather Wand appeared first on GameDom. |
GameDom Sunday, April 17, 2022 8:59 AM The Bluefeather Torquetum is an item level 595 weapon in Final Fantasy XIV. We'll take a look at its stats and what you need to obtain it. Mind +288 Vitality +270 Critical Hit +263 Determination +184 Additionally, you're able to slot two materia into the Bluefeather Torquetum. Unfortunately, players cannot overmeld the weapon. Let's look... The post How To Get The FFXIV Bluefeather Torquetum appeared first on GameDom. |
GameDom Sunday, April 17, 2022 8:57 AM The Bluefeather Shield is an item level 595 weapon in Final Fantasy XIV. We'll take a look at its stats and what you need to obtain it. Intelligence +288 Vitality +270 Critical Hit +263 Spell Speed +184 Additionally, you're able to slot two materia into the Bluefeather Shield. Unfortunately, players cannot overmeld the weapon. Let's... The post How To Get The FFXIV Bluefeather Shield appeared first on GameDom. |
GameDom Sunday, April 17, 2022 8:54 AM The Bluefeather Rod is an item level 595 weapon in Final Fantasy XIV. We'll take a look at its stats and what you need to obtain it. Intelligence +288 Vitality +270 Critical Hit +263 Spell Speed +184 Additionally, you're able to slot two materia into the Bluefeather Rod. Unfortunately, players cannot overmeld the weapon. Let's... The post How To Get The FFXIV Bluefeather Rod appeared first on GameDom. |
GameDom Sunday, April 17, 2022 8:52 AM The Bluefeather Rapier is an item level 595 weapon in Final Fantasy XIV. We'll take a look at its stats and what you need to obtain it. Intelligence +288 Vitality +270 Critical Hit +263 Direct Hit Rate +263 Additionally, you're able to slot two materia into the Bluefeather Rapier. Unfortunately, players cannot overmeld the weapon.... The post How To Get The FFXIV Bluefeather Rapier appeared first on GameDom. |
GameDom Sunday, April 17, 2022 8:49 AM The Bluefeather Musketoon is an item level 595 weapon in Final Fantasy XIV. We'll take a look at its stats and what you need to obtain it. Dexterity +288 Vitality +300 Critical Hit +184 Determination +263 Additionally, you're able to slot two materia into the Bluefeather Musketoon. Unfortunately, players cannot overmeld the weapon. Let's look... The post How To Get The FFXIV Bluefeather Musketoon appeared first on GameDom. |
GameDom Sunday, April 17, 2022 8:47 AM The Bluefeather Grimoire is an item level 595 weapon in Final Fantasy XIV. We'll take a look at its stats and what you need to obtain it. Intelligence +288 Vitality +270 Critical Hit +184 Direct Hit Rate +263 Additionally, you're able to slot two materia into the Bluefeather Grimoire. Unfortunately, players cannot overmeld the weapon.... The post How To Get The FFXIV Bluefeather Grimoire appeared first on GameDom. |
GameDom Sunday, April 17, 2022 8:44 AM The Bluefeather Doomsbanes is an item level 595 weapon in Final Fantasy XIV. We'll take a look at its stats and what you need to obtain it. Dexterity +288 Vitality +300 Critical Hit +184 Determination +263 Additionally, you're able to slot two materia into the Bluefeather Doomsbanes. Unfortunately, players cannot overmeld the weapon. Let's look... The post How To Get The FFXIV Bluefeather Doomsbanes appeared first on GameDom. |
GameDom Sunday, April 17, 2022 8:31 AM The Bluefeather Codex is an item level 595 weapon in Final Fantasy XIV. We'll take a look at its stats and what you need to obtain it. Mind +288 Vitality +270 Critical Hit +263 Determination +184 Additionally, you're able to slot two materia into the Bluefeather Codex. Unfortunately, players cannot overmeld the weapon. Let's look... The post How To Get The FFXIV Bluefeather Codex appeared first on GameDom. |