Kotaku Friday, April 29, 2022 3:10 PM  Overwatch had a nontraditional approach to keeping score. Typically, competitive shooters like Apex Legends and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds keep a running list of kills, points, and team ranking on a shared scoreboard. Overwatch, instead, used a less specific system that awarded an individual gold, silver, and… |
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Kotaku Friday, April 29, 2022 1:20 PM  I don't need to tell you that the Call of Duty franchise is massively popular. Equally, you're already well aware that the Modern Warfare sub-franchise within Call of Duty is pretty successful too. So it's no surprise that we are getting another Call of Duty Modern Warfare, this one a sequel to the 2019 MW reboot.… |
Kotaku Friday, April 29, 2022 12:55 PM  Yesterday, Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse announced that the latest update for their open world RPG would be delayed, a first for a live service game that's been reliably consistent for the past two years. The official Twitter account said that version 2.7 would be postponed because of "project progress," and that… |
Kotaku Friday, April 29, 2022 12:45 PM  If there's anything that's going to finally get me back into the terrifying prospect of a crowded, dark room with poor ventilation, it's Sam Raimi directing a Doctor Strange sequel. But unless Strange PhD has cast another of his wayward spells, I'm going to be spending far too much time staring at the background… |
Kotaku Friday, April 29, 2022 12:40 PM  RIP Wii Sports. Bowling only has ten pins. Boxing is gone. The most anticipated mode—golf—isn't even available yet. But perhaps the most egregious crime committed by Nintendo Switch Sports is how it totally sidelines Miis, the lovable oddball player-created avatars who've defined Nintendo accounts for years. However,… |
Kotaku Friday, April 29, 2022 12:30 PM  The Overwatch 2 beta has arrived, and it's come bearing gifts for tank and damage players who've received a bunch of new bells and whistles to mess around with. But alas, healers, the stalwart cornerstone of the team-based shooter, are feeling left by the wayside. Blizzard just rolled out a patch for the beta, and… |
PCGamesN Friday, April 29, 2022 1:23 PM  Developer Iron Gate has posted a short but tantalising Valheim update to the game's Steam news page, providing fresh information on development for the survival game's newest Mistlands biome. The update shows off a couple of structures that the Valheim dev team has been working on for the Mistlands, with some rather striking stone designs, as well as unveiling the biome's first mammal, the Mistlands hare. The work-in-progress Mistlands area, which is the first new biome since the game's release, is still under construction. While you can visit it in-game, there is currently very little there and no active creature spawns can be found. Originally it featured giant trees and spiderwebs, although these were removed in a patch last November and the current location is fairly barren. The Iron Gate team says that "just like the other areas of Valheim, the Mistlands were once a place where civilisations of old built homes and strongholds alike. In the past month we have been finalising the designs of these structures and we quite like how they fit in the world!" The devs note that these designs may change somewhat before they arrive in the final game, as they have been built mostly intact but the intention is to turn them into weathered ruins to emphasise their age. RELATED LINKS: Valheim system requirements, Valheim building tips, Valheim progression guide |
PCGamesN Friday, April 29, 2022 3:48 PM  Developer Mihoyo has announced a Genshin Impact 2.7 delay, stating that the next big Genshin Impact 2.7 release date has been temporarily postponed. The delay is likely at least in part due to the recent COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai where Mihoyo is based. This means players will have to wait a bit longer for the much anticipated new Genshin Impact characters Yelan and Kuki Shinobu, who are due to arrive in the version 2.7 update. Fans of the open-world RPG were anticipating a May 11 release date for version 2.7, based on the regular six week development cycle that Genshin Impact updates have mostly stuck to in the past. However, this announcement almost certainly means that the update will be arriving a little later down the line. The official Genshin Impact Twitter account which announced the delay did not give a specific timeframe, but said Mihoyo "will provide the corresponding information to Travellers as soon as possible." Datamined information for Genshin Impact 2.7 means some of the key components of the update are already out there. Part of the 2.7 trailer has been leaked, though it doesn't give away much new information. New character Yelan's ascension materials are already likely known, so check out our guide if you want to use the extra time provided by the delay to prepare the things you need to level her up when she arrives. RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Friday, April 29, 2022 3:46 PM  Want to know about the Genshin Impact 2.7 release date? Genshin Impact's 2.6 update dropped on March 30, and we already have enough information on the next update to highlight what's coming up next. The devs have even officially confirmed two new Genshin Impact characters, both of which are rumoured to join the open-world game next month. Datamined information for Genshin Impact 2.7 has already appeared online, giving us a glimpse of Yelan and Kuki Shinobu's abilities. We also know what Yelan's ascension materials are likely to be - check out our guide to gather everything you need ahead of time to level up her talents immediately. Most of the leaks in the Genshin Impact 2.7 update focus on the new characters, with more information to come over the next few weeks. We've put together a guide on everything that's being talked about currently, and we'll update it as more information comes to light. Here's everything we know about the Genshin Impact 2.7 update so far. RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 29, 2022 6:47 PM  Our Nate (RPS in peace) is a big fan of Age Of Empires 2, calling it the best strategy game ever made and, in his Definitive Edition review saying it was still that, "but now, there's a lot more of it." Well, there's more of it again, now, with the release of the Dynasties Of India DLC. If you want to watch an elephant headbutt a pyramid until it bursts, watch the trailer below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 29, 2022 6:07 PM  For me, the fun of Rocket League lies entirely in how its supersonic acrobat rocket-powered battle cars control. That means it's still fun even if you remove the ball and, say, turn it into a free-for-all battle royale about punting opponent cars out of bounds. That's what the time limited Knockout Bash mode does, which is available from now until May 10th. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 29, 2022 5:39 PM  Creative Assembly have laid out the 2022 development roadmap for Total War: Warhammer 3. It contains detailed descriptions of the fixes and balance tweaks to come over the next few months, but the exciting stuff will all land this autumn, including the series-spanning Immortal Empires, mod tools and the first of several revamps for the series' older races. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 29, 2022 4:56 PM  Pirate 'em up Skull & Bones has been delayed and delayed, and is currently expected to reach port sometime this year or next. It's been a while since we last saw it in action, but four minutes of footage leaked earlier today, showing a walkthrough of the game designed to prime journalists or testers before they play the game. The seemingly old footage has already been taken down, but the official Skull & Bones Twitter account has tweeted a hint that it won't be long before we see something more official. |
Twinfinite Friday, April 29, 2022 6:35 PM Today Cloud Imperium Games released the new Alpha update for Star Citizen, numbered 3.17, alongside a few new videos. |
Twinfinite Friday, April 29, 2022 4:53 PM Today third-party developers had news and releases to share for Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, including the launch of the BAE 146. |
Twinfinite Friday, April 29, 2022 2:46 PM Despite releasing back in 2017, Dead Cells is still going strong, releasing plenty of DLC, each of which is packed to the brim with new features, maps, and gameplay tweaks. At PAX East, I got to sit down and speak with the developers behind the game, picking their brains regarding the future plans for the […] |
Twinfinite Friday, April 29, 2022 2:42 PM Nippon Ichi Software released another trailer of the upcoming real-time strategy JRPG GrimGrimoire OnceMore. |
Twinfinite Friday, April 29, 2022 2:19 PM Announced today in a tweet is that Until Dawn spiritual successor The Quarry has officially gone gold and is on track for its June 10 release date. The tweet includes a short video celebrating the news with a nice campfire setting. The tweet reads: #TheQuarry has officially gone GOLD and we're extremely proud of our […] |
Twinfinite Friday, April 29, 2022 1:04 PM Ryu Ga Gotoku studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama provided a small development update on the next Yakuza game from Nico Nico Chokaigi. |
Siliconera Friday, April 29, 2022 3:00 PM
The release of Nintendo Switch Sports has us thinking: which Nintendo sports game is the best? There are a lot of 'em, and many could be a favorite! Here are our choices. I'm going to make it hard for all of the rest of you by going with Wii Sports Bowling. It's easy to play. You feel good about yourself, because it isn't destined for the gutters like it is in real life. You get to be active, but not "exhausted and sweaty" active. Everyone can play it. There's a great balance to this inviting sport. — Jenni
Do fitness games count as sports games? I hope so, because I really had (and continue to have) a blast with Ring Fit Adventure. One of the longstanding issues with fitness games since the Wii era has been the suspicion that they just can't give an adult a workout that beats a decent selection of exercise videos (or a gym membership) without being as boring as those things. Even certified classics like Wii Sports and Wii Fit tend to treat the exercise aspect as incidental while paying lip service to the idea that a game can help you stay healthy. Ring Fit finally proved it, though, by actually having challenging, resistance-based exercises using the included resistance ring. It isn't perfect (I still curse the leg strap at least once a week), but it's a great tool for getting you moving in a way that regular walks and stretches don't, while keeping things fun and breezy. — Josh
Nintendo and its development partners have really refined what makes a great sports game, over and over. So the game I want to highlight? It could really use a more substantial shot. Nintendo Pocket Football Club, only released in PAL territories on the 3DS eShop, updated and polished Japanese release Calciobit into a real gem. Way more approachable than Football Manager, NPFC takes a Kairosoft-like approach to building and training up a soccer team. There are fun players to recruit! There are powerful training combos to find! And hey, there's something about watching your hard work make a difference on the pitch. If only developer ParityBit would take a breather from Derby Stallion releases and give the partnership another shot. — Graham What is your favorite Nintendo sports game? 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 the Best Nintendo Sports Game? appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, April 29, 2022 2:00 PM
Another Hololive Vtuber Pop Up Parade figure is on the way, as one for Houshou Marine is up next. It will show up in Japan in September 2022 and North America in November 2022. This one is also more expensive than usual. It will cost ¥5,500/$49.99. Following the announced price increase for the line. these figures normally cost ¥4,800/$43.99. Good Smile Company didn't mention a reason for the increased cost. Marine is part of the third generation of Japanese Hololive Vtubers. She's in Hololive Fantasy alongside Shirogane Noel and Usada Pekora. She is the captain of the Houshou Pirates. Though really, that is her dream and she just dresses up as one. She's wearing that outfit in her figure. This means she has her normal hat and eyepatch. Also, she's wearing an oversized coat. Here's a closer look at the upcoming Pop Up Parade figure. Another Hololive Fantasy figure appeared recently. Good Smile Company opened up pre-orders for the Noel figma in April 2022 too. The knight will come with her mace and a beef bowl when she's released. The Pop Up Parade figure of Hololive Vtuber Houshou Marine will appear in September 2022 in Japan and November 2022 in North America. Pre-orders are open until May 25, 2022. The post Houshou Marine Pop Up Parade Figure Costs Slightly More Than Usual appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 PM
Square Enix announced two new pieces of Final Fantasy VII merchandise. This time, they feature monsters from the remake. They're also part of an entirely new line of decorations. The FFVII Remake Bright Arts Gallery Cactaur and Tonberry figures are in the works. Both are expected to appear in January 2023. Each Bright Arts Gallery FFVII Remake figure is $39.99. Both are die cast metal figures. Of the two, the Cactaur is slightly taller. It will stand at 2.64 inches tall. The Tonberry will be only a little smaller. Its height is listed at 2.17 inches. Square Enix didn't note the exact materials. However, the colors and design make them exactly resemble the foes' in-game appearances. Here is the Tonberry. It will carry its lantern and knife in its pose. And here is the FFVII Remake Bright Arts Gallery Cactaur. Square Enix regularly releases merchandise based on FFVII and its remake. For example, one of the more recent items is a Buster Sword alarm clock. It has different color options and plays songs from the game for its alarms. Final Fantasy VII Remake is available on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. The FFVII Remake Cactaur and Tonberry Bright Arts Gallery figures are expected to release in January 2023. The post FFVII Remake Bright Arts Gallery Cactaur and Tonberry Will Appear in 2023 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, April 29, 2022 12:30 PM
Hololive Error is Cover's horror project starring its Vtubers and telling a story that appears in videos and an upcoming horror game. Now that a new arc kicked off, there is a new site to go with it. The Hololive Error Train Arc began with episode 9, and people can now explore a site alongside the three episodes in this portion of the story. First, in case people missed out, here are the three most recent episodes in this arc. Keep in mind that if you didn't watch the first eight episodes, there will be spoilers and you might get lost. There are English subtitles for each one, should someone turn on closed captions. First, here's Chapter 9: The Ghost of Aogami Station, the episode that kicks off the Train Arc. Oozora Subaru shows up as Ukai Kaoru, Yozora Mel appears as Kisaragi Saya, Ookami Mio appears as Kamishiro Miku, Shirakami Fubuki plays Shirayuki Inari, and Yukihana Lamy is Yukihara Touka. Episode 10 is Error in Normalcy. It adds Usada Pekora as Mizuta Uzuki. The most recent episode is Chapter 11: Ghost Train. It launched on April 29, 2022 and focuses on the main "player" character, Uzuki, and Akane. However, Yuka is comes up as well. As for the site, it gathers information about this arc together. People can see a story synopsis, the profiles of the characters present in this section, and direct links to the latest chapters in the story. The Hololive Error Train Arc is ongoing. The full version of the Hololive Error game will appear in 2022. The post Hololive Error Train Arc Begins and Gets Its Own Site appeared first on Siliconera. |
