Kotaku Friday, May 13, 2022 9:30 AM  Crypto markets are bottoming out and nothing's immune, not even the potions critters use to breed in the Pokémon-style collectathon Axie Infinity. Called Smooth Love Potions, the currency has been trending down for some time now as players flood the market with it. For the first time in its history, however, it's now… |
PCGamesN Friday, May 13, 2022 9:55 AM  AMD Zen 4 may be set to steal the best gaming CPU crown, as new claims hint that the next-gen chips will trump the Ryzen 7 5800X by up to 24%. The performance increase whispers follow Raphael gaming PC processor leaks that indicate a 10% bump above the current-gen chip. Sources close to Moore's Law is Dead say AMD Zen 4 CPUs boast a 15-24% IPC (instructions per cycle) increase over Zen 3. In addition, the chips will supposedly arrive with a 14% clock speed uplift, while single-thread abilities could be enhanced by up to 37%. The new specs are accompanied by "massive" I/O upgrades above Zen 3, including DDR5 RAM compatibility and PCIe 5.0 support. Potential performance aside, MLID's latest video includes new release windows. The insider claims that Ryzen 7000 Raphael chips are scheduled to show up in the second half of 2022, while Dragon Range and Phoenix are set to arrive in Q1 2023. Threadripper 7000 Storm Peak is included in AMD's release date lineup, it's further back in the queue with a potential first half of 2023 slot. RELATED LINKS: Zen 4 CPUs - everything we know, RDNA 3 GPUs - everything we know, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Friday, May 13, 2022 9:43 AM  Genshin Impact developer, Hoyoverse, has another game on the way, but before you can sign up to the 'tuning test' beta, you'll need to make sure your gaming PC meets the Zenless Zone Zero system requirements. Much like its cousin, the upcoming action RPG game is headed to both Windows and smartphones, but it's a bit more demanding and could leave some Genshin fans behind. The Zenless Zone Zero system requirements have something in common with its predecessor in that they aren't exactly the most detailed. They don't mention a specific model gaming CPU aside from Intel Core i5 or greater, which is unhelpful given different generations can widely vary, and there are no AMD Ryzen equivalents here. Hoyoverse is more specific about its graphics card recommendation, listing an Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 as the baseline here. Once again, it doesn't give great instructions for AMD fans, but we've got you covered: you should be able to run the game with an AMD Radeon R9 390 or greater, but you might get away with earlier models like the R9 290 and other 4GB VRAM variations. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Friday, May 13, 2022 9:33 AM  Want to know what the best Warzone Pacific guns are? Warzone Pacific Season 2 Reloaded completely changed the battle royale game by unifying the Vanguard Royale and Battle Royale playlists together. This means players no longer have to use Vanguard weapons if they own any of the guns from Modern Warfare and Black Ops Cold War, and we're continuing to reap the rewards in Season 3. Rebirth Island has also gone through radical changes, adding new areas to encourage players to explore the map. Picking out the best Call of Duty Warzone Pacific weapons can be difficult, especially with over 100 different options to pick from across three games. The latest weapons added to the FPS game are usually underpowered to avoid them dominating the meta early on, but we highly recommend unlocking every weapon as early as possible. Occasionally there's one or two weapons that manage to launch with completely broken stats, so it's worth keeping an eye on this page to find out which guns are currently performing well. Warzone Pacific is surprisingly well balanced these days, but there's always going to be a few outliers that manage to outperform the rest of the guns in their weapon type. Here's everything you need to pick the best Warzone Pacific guns. |
PCGamesN Friday, May 13, 2022 7:36 AM  Nvidia GeForce GPU drivers on Linux are finally set to become open source, as the company has announced it will now publish kernel modules. While AMD is better known for openness when it comes to software, the green team has uploaded source code for its R515 drivers onto Github, facilitating a better experience for gaming PCs using the Unix-like operating system. In an announcement blog post, the company says releasing open-source Nvidia GPU drivers will provide "tighter integration with the OS, and for developers to debug, integrate, and contribute back." The graphics card giant also acknowledges that the Linux community will help improve driver "quality and security", ultimately improving the performance of machines using the operating system with GeForce GPUs. Touching on additional open-source Nvidia GPU driver benefits, the post says the move will speed up developer debugging, as they'll be able to "trace into code paths" to interpret how the kernel is affecting workloads. RELATED LINKS: RTX 4000 - everything we know, GeForce Now RTX 3080 review, Best graphics card |
PCGamesN Friday, May 13, 2022 6:57 AM  Hoyoverse, the developers behind anime game juggernaut Genshin Impact, has announced a new RPG game Zenless Zone Zero. Described as an 'urban fantasy action-RPG,' the game is set in New Eridu, "the last shelter for urban civilisation." Players take on the mantle of a character known as a 'proxy', investigating dangerous supernatural phenomenon called 'hollows'. These are rifts that grow and create distorted dimensions filled with monsters referred to as 'the ethereal.' Zenless Zone Zero's visual design will feel familiar to those who have played Genshin Impact, but the setting suggests a more futuristic, urban styling. The announcement trailer shows off fights across rain-swept streets and industrial structures in the sprawling metropolis of New Eridu. Characters are shown wielding all manner of ranged and melee weapons including swords, dual pistols, axes, and heavy machine guns, and combat looks fast and flashy. Hoyoverse promises "a fluid, cinematic, action-oriented combat system" with players taking control of multiple characters in similar fashion to that of Genshin Impact. In the press release, Hoyoverse also mentions the potential for what it describes as "unlimited QTE combos" and, rather teasingly, says that "the game has also developed a roguelike gameplay mechanism that awaits exploration." |
PCGamesN Friday, May 13, 2022 7:33 AM  On the lookout for the best Warzone Pacific loadout? Now that the Vanguard Royale and Battle Royale playlists have been merged together to create one unified battle royale game, this means there are over 100 different weapons to pick from to build your perfect loadout drop. Despite the plentiful ground loot in Caldera's hot zones, you'll want a reliable build to help you take out the opposition as you try to outrun the encroaching gas cloud. Using create-a-class system from Vanguard's multiplayer mode in Warzone, you can customise your weapons with attachments, tactical equipment, and perks to create the best Warzone loadouts. Our best Warzone Pacific setups differ from our favourite builds for Vanguard's multiplayer mode as they're optimised for Caldera's vast environments. Not only do the weapons in Warzone Pacific feature tweaked stats, we also have to take into consideration Warzone's armour plates and the additional player count. We've used our extensive knowledge of Warzone to pass on our victory prowess to you - use our best loadouts for Warzone Pacific to dominate the competition. |
PCGamesN Friday, May 13, 2022 6:31 AM  A modder has transformed an RTX 3090 rig into a nanosuit inspired Crysis gaming PC, and you don't even need to ask whether it can run Crysis. The monstrous machine resembles Crytek's iconic helmet, clad with a menacingly red visor and an open panel design. Created by Reddit user Specialist_Yak9659, the custom Crysis gaming PC uses a Fractal Define S2 at its core, with various 3D printed parts helping the PC case cosplay a CELL Assault Operative. The modder says they used "hot air and hands" to mould some pieces of the build into shape, and that the project took five days to complete. At the heart of this Crysis rig is an Intel Alder Lake i7-12600k, Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR4 gaming RAM, and a founders edition Nvidia RTX 3090. As you'd perhaps expect, the PC's innards are drenched in RGB, thanks to a Byski GPU watercooler and Deepcool RF120 fans. Extra details like external illuminated piping help emphasise the ambitions of this build, while lettering across the helmet hammers home the fact this is a Crytek inspired case. Y'know, just in case you think this is just an angry-looking Halo Spartan or something. RELATED LINKS: Crysis System Requirements |
PCGamesN Friday, May 13, 2022 6:26 AM  When is the Starfield release date? It was officially going to be November 2022, but Bethesda has recently announced a Starfield delay into 2023. We'll have to wait a bit longer for the first new Bethesda series in 25 years. Regardless, that's still cause enough to scream so loud with excitement that we could be heard in space. The eventual Starfield release date will see the beloved Fallout and Elder Scrolls studio leaving the ground and heading out among, well, the stars. A whole field of stars, in fact. You might even call it a star field. What has the studio found there? That's what we're looking to work out, as the first meteorites filled with information begin to fall from the sky. Bethesda's online-only title, Fallout 76, disappointed us as much as it did fans of the post-apocalyptic games series. However, Starfield is a surer prospect in some ways: a single-player game, just like Skyrim and Fallout 4 before it. In other ways, it's bolder and stranger - a completely new universe, whereas Fallout and The Elder Scrolls are rooted in decades of established lore, locations, and creatures. Here's everything we know about Starfield. RELATED LINKS: Starfield release date, Best space games, Elder Scrolls 6 release date |
PCGamesN Friday, May 13, 2022 6:05 AM  So you want to know how to download Minecraft? Well, you've come to the right place, as we have a handy breakdown for you. Before you know it, you'll be fighting zombies, getting blown up by Creepers, and building all kinds of fantastic buildings and constructions. Asking how to download Minecraft is the first step in a journey that'll lead you towards one of the most beautiful and innovative games ever created. From its downright ethereal soundtrack to the addictive feeling of just one more trip into the mines (gotta get those downloads), it's easy to see how Minecraft became so successful. The process for downloading the game is going to vary from platform to platform, but we've decided to use Amazon as a point of reference here. It's relatively simple to buy, download, and install Minecraft through Amazon, so it made sense to us to use that as the basis for this guide. We hope to make this guide simple enough that anybody who's after their blocky, crafting fix can be playing in no time. RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Friday, May 13, 2022 5:04 AM  The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT will likely rank among the best graphics cards, and the flagship RDNA 3 GPU is set to compete with Nvidia's next-gen frontrunner, the RTX 4090. While both the RTX 4000 series and the new Intel Arc Alchemist graphics range will also occupy the gaming PC battlefield this year, the red team's contender may still come out swinging, especially if you're planning on upgrading your AMD Radeon RX 6900 build. The prospect of a new enthusiast-grade Radeon RX 7900 XT graphics card is exciting, but ongoing component shortages continue to make PC gaming expensive as a hobby. Despite this, industry data suggests that both Nvidia and AMD GPUs are getting cheaper, meaning we could see a return to normal pricing by the time top tier RDNA 3 cards enter the fold. It's set to be an exciting year for gaming PC tech, but wading through an endless sea of leaks and predictions isn't to everyone's taste. So, to help make the next-gen graphics card situation clearer, we've gathered everything we know about the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, including its release date window, potential price, specs, and benchmarks. RELATED LINKS: Zen 4 CPUs - everything we know, RDNA 3 GPUs - everything we know, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Friday, May 13, 2022 5:28 AM  Are you looking for the Legend or Master Lost Sector locations in Destiny 2? While many Destiny 2 Exotics can be bought from Xûr or even in the world loot pool, the Exotics in these special Lost Sector instances cannot, forcing players to explore these dangerous areas if they want the best equipment available. To make matters worse, you have to complete them on your own to get a chance at the best rewards. The location for the Legend and Master Lost Sector quests appear with the daily reset at 5pm UTC. Before you can take on Legend Lost Sectors, you need to complete all the normal Lost Sectors first. If you don't, the new Legend Lost Sectors will not appear on the map. Each day, the location, modifiers, and rewards rotate out for something new. As of Season of the Risen, the Legend and Master Lost Sector quests both take place in the same location. It's important to remember that Exotic drops are not guaranteed after completing these quests, so you may have to run through the same Lost Sector multiple times. You can go through them quests with a fireteam, but your rewards will be reduced to Enhancement Cores only. RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2: Beyond Light review, Destiny 2 exotics, Play Destiny 2 |
PCGamesN Friday, May 13, 2022 5:07 AM  Trying to find the best Overwatch 2 support heroes? With the new 5v5 team composition change in Overwatch 2, it's harder for support heroes to survive as there's only one tank on the team to protect them. Support players are more vulnerable, but they do have a new passive ability to help them out, which means they can now heal automatically after leaving combat for a few seconds. In our best Overwatch 2 support heroes list, we're focusing on which support heroes are considered the best in every scenario. Ultimately, they need to heal, buff, and provide utility for the other players. Thankfully, there are more opportunities to run around the map, giving support heroes the chance to flank and dive into fights. High mobility, healing, and damage dealing is key after all. With the reworks and changes to heroes in Blizzard's FPS game, there's a large focus on the best Overwatch 2 DPS heroes and their new speed boost passive, giving support players a tough job on their hands. Before we get into it, we've also collated an Overwatch 2 tier list with our top meta picks for each role. Plus, if you're still trying to decide which role best suits your gameplay, check out our Overwatch 2 roles explained guide to help pick your main. RELATED LINKS: Overwatch 2 heroes, Overwatch 2 release date, Overwatch 2 tier list |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 13, 2022 8:30 AM  The Lego games I'm most familiar with are the licensed property games - yer Lego Indiana Joneses and yer Lego Star Warses where you run around a continuous level smashing things. Lego Bricktales is more akin to last year's extremely cute geometric puzzler Lego Builder's Journey, in that you're exploring detailed, colourful brick dioramas, and solving puzzles by bulding things out of titular hot-property block. In Bricktales, though, it's way more granular. You're whisked away into a separate building screen to construct and stress test things like bridges and beams to support a platform, for example. You have a set number of different shaped and sized bricks to work with. From playing a preview build of the first level - a jungle, home to some lost explorers - the thing that impresses me most about Bricktales is just how much it's like building things with actual Lego. It sounds stupid to say, but them little bricks are really astonishingly realised. It all looks so much Lego it's sort of surprising that you can't reach through the screen and pick it up. It's amazing. It's the closest thing to Lego you can get outside of actual Lego - which is the problem. It just kind of makes you miss Lego. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 13, 2022 8:24 AM  Saber Interactive have launched their cinematic co-op survival horror Evil Dead: The Game today, Friday the 13th. No idea why they chose that date. Must be Bruce Campbell's birthday or something. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 13, 2022 8:00 AM  Hello, gentle listener. I'm afraid it has been a while since we went into the exclusion zone to find an episode or two of The Nate Files, our extra supporter-only podcast. This is entirely my fault; I was incautious while we were in there and accidentally refracted into an eel, and then Nate nearly ate that eel - it was a whole thing*, but I'm right as rain now. That's a-moray! Thank you for sticking with us while we got that admin sorted out. We really do appreciate your support so we can make these podcasts and do other fun things (like pay for my de-sliming). We couldn't do it without you! |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 13, 2022 7:09 AM  MiHoYo have announced their new action RPG follow-up to Genshin Impact, Zenless Zone Zero, with registration for its closed beta beginning today. This one veers away from Genshin's more traditional fantasy world towards post-apocalyptic urban science-fantasy, set in the effortlessly cool city of New Eridu. MiHoYo say this is "the last shelter for urban civilization due to the calamity". So far, so mysterious. |
Twinfinite Friday, May 13, 2022 9:26 AM When the title for the newest Doctor Strange film was released, it seemed certain that a film titled Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness would be bursting with cameos. Although some fans may have left the film disappointed with how many cameos were in the film, there were still plenty of fun surprises along […] |
Twinfinite Friday, May 13, 2022 9:20 AM Today MICA Team shared new trailers and details of its upcoming tactical role-playing game Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery. |
Twinfinite Friday, May 13, 2022 5:18 AM The much anticipated Blue Lock anime adaptation finally has a release window beyond just "sometime in 2022" and it's not too far off. Announced with a new official trailer today, the anime is set to air in October 2022. You can check out the trailer for yourself down below: Prior to this, we'd gotten various […] |
Twinfinite Friday, May 13, 2022 5:09 AM Today Square Enix announced its financial results for the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2022, and they're record-breaking. |
Siliconera Friday, May 13, 2022 9:30 AM
A new set of Yakuza-themed colognes will appear in Japan, and it will feature Goro Majima. Sega and Fits Corporation revealed that these fragrances will go on sale at select Japanese stores on May 14, 2022. The colognes will come in two varieties based on Goro Majima's appearances in different Yakuza titles. The Night Emperor version, which has a calm musk and fruity floral fragrance, will be based on Majima's youngest canonical appearance in Yakuza 0. The Mad Dog of Shimano will have a mad floral fragrance and take inspiration from his most recent appearance in Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Each cologne will be available individually at 3,300 yen (~$25.55). A Limited Edition box, available at 6,600 yen (~$51), will contain both colognes. It will also come with an aroma stone modeled after the Majima Crest. [gallery columns="4" ids="926892,926893,926894,926895" link="file"] The Goro Majima-inspired Yakuza colognes will be available at Don Quijote and Yodobashi Camera stores around Japan from May 14, 2022. The two-in-one limited edition will exclusively appear at select Don Quijote branches. People who purchase both items separately at other stores will be able to apply for delivery of the limited edition box and the Majima Crest aroma stone by uploading their receipts before May 31, 2022. This marks the second collaboration between Sega and Fits on creating Yakuza-themed colognes. In late 2020, the companies sold the first two colognes inspired by the Yakuza series protagonists, Kazuma Kiryu and Ichiban Kasuga. The entire Yakuza series, including Yakuza 0 and Yakuza: Like a Dragon, is available on PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One. The post Yakuza Goro Majima Colognes Will Appear in Japanese Stores appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, May 13, 2022 9:00 AM
Sword & Shield: Astral Radiance, the newest Pokemon Trading Card Game set, introduces the game to the world of Pokemon Legends: Arceus. You'd be forgiven for thinking that was the last set, Brilliant Stars, which debuted alongside the game and featured Arceus itself in all its branding! But nope, it's this one. So if you're a fan of that world and its new creatures, you'll find a lot to love here. It does make for something of a straightforward release. There's no room for weird pulls here, as The Pokemon Company had to give you Irida, Adaman and Kamado. The starter lines, with their new final evolutions? Yeah, that's a large percentage of the set's card count. We'll see the deeper cuts later. For now, though? You probably want to see these. Each of the Hisuian starters shift types, as they do in their digital forms. To make this work, the first two evolution steps use fully colorless attacks. This could be interesting! It makes them easier to splash in their original forms too, and anything that makes deck-building more creative is a win for the game.
The introduction of a new world is a great time to do some scene-setting, and the mix of Trainers here does its best. We'll probably see more Hisui locations in the future, but the first few are flavorful. Jubilife Village lets players go home and regroup, essentially, getting a new hand of five cards and ending their turn without attacking. Temple of Sinnoh neutralizes Special Energy, making for more of a brutal test of inner strength. Makes sense for Legends' boss battles! As with most Western sets, there's a bit of shuffling of the cards' Japanese release order, which means you'll find a few Galar leftovers here too. It's particularly funny to see a few Single Strike and Rapid Strike cards. After all, Legends' battle mechanics fit with these ideas even better than Isle of Armor. It's probably the last gasp of the designation, though. We wish these "factions" would see more sustained support, so they could become more competitively viable long-term. Instead, they're largely fleeting flavor. Also returning here is a Trainer Gallery subset. These cards have fun art! Most of them are from older regions, but Kleavor and Wyrdeer do show up and provide some Hisui representation. Between these and the wealth of fun submissions to the Illustration Contest, it really does make us wonder why there are so many boring entries in the common and uncommon ranks.
While it's in no way practical and likely never going to see actual play, Astral Radiance includes a ludicrous combo that you really only get to see in TCGs. Regigigas' Ancient Wisdom ability lets you accelerate energy retrieval and play by three a turn, but only if all five other Regi creatures are on the table. So hey, if you want to run six energy types and no Pokemon V-level sweepers for a chance at an Exodia-level combo that doesn't really win you the game? You can. Sometimes it's good for a collectible card game to have silly gimmicks, so we're pleasantly amused. Also fitting well with the Legends debut is the return of "shiny" Pokemon to the TCG. Dubbed "Radiant" this time, they're one-per-deck, and they have some fun effects attached. Radiant Hawlucha, for example, psychs up your Active Pokemon from the bench to do more damage to VMAX creatures. Since it's so much easier to get shiny variants in Arceus, their presence here pairs well. Still: they're rare, and there aren't many of them yet. We're guessing there will be a handful of Radiant cards in each set for years to come. As yet another physical set launches with Pokemon TCG Live branding, we wonder: is this the one that launches with the new digital platform? We haven't heard much since the beta in February, and it feels like it might just be ready. Fingers crossed? The latest Pokemon Trading Card Game expansion, Sword & Shield: Astral Radiance, launches on May 27, 2022. For more coverage of the Pokemon TCG, check out our archive. The post New Pokemon TCG Set, Astral Radiance, Brings Hisui to Life appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, May 13, 2022 7:00 AM
The Pokemon Company has announced plans to open a new Pokemon Center location in Okinawa, Japan. The store will appear at the AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom and will open sometime in August 2022. It will feature a statue of Pikachu and Arcanine. Additionally, it will effectively take the place of the Pokemon Store within that same location. Outside of providing a place to purchase Pokemon-related merchandise, there will be sections of the Pokemon Center dedicated to video- and TCG-related content. [Thanks, Gamer!] Leading up to the opening of the Pokemon Center location in Okinawa, The Pokemon Company has plans to sell commemorative merchandise. The new location will also feature exclusive merchandise that will only be available to purchase at this specific Pokemon Center. However, more information on this will be revealed at a later date. The Pokemon Center locations serve as immersive experiences, as well as places to purchase Pokemon-related goods. For example, consumers can purchase "wedding-themed" Pikachu plushes at these locations. However, merchandise can also be purchased online. Additionally, The Pokemon Company has released merchandise outside of these locations. This has included collaborations with brands like Build-a-Bear and UNIQLO to release exclusive items. Previously, consumers could buy t-shirts featuring unique Pokemon designs at UNIQLO. The post New Pokemon Center Location to Open in Okinawa in August appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, May 13, 2022 6:30 AM
Square Enix has released a financial report, which reveals that its Digital Entertainment sector has seen a rise in income, largely thanks to Final Fantasy XIV. It reveals that net sales and operating income within that sector have risen year-on-year, and attributes this success to the MMORPG. Square Enix specifically highlights the release of Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker as a major contribution. [Thanks, 4Gamer!] Sales for Final Fantasy XIV saw an increase due to the release of the Endwalker expansion. Additionally, the significant increase in the number of monthly subscriptions for the MMORPG has bolstered profits for the company. In August 2021, Square Enix echoed a similar statement regarding the growth of the MMORPG and its surge in popularity. However, this isn't the only notable mention within the financial report. Square Enix will be looking to further its efforts in investing and promoting blockchain-related projects. Due to the results and feedback of its endeavors within that market through the distribution of Million Arthur NFTs, it will be looking to produce another "season" of NFTs. In January 2021, Square Enix President Yosuke Matsuda released a message in which he expressed interest in the NFT market and the idea of "play to earn" as a concept. The financial report also reveals that Square Enix will be looking to launch a new NFT brand and IP, with story-focused and world-building elements. How this will potentially appear has yet to be seen, as more information about these initiatives will appear in the future. The post Square Enix Reports Rise in Income Thanks to Final Fantasy XIV appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, May 13, 2022 6:00 AM
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards will appear on the Nintendo Switch through the Nintendo Switch Online service. It will be available through the subscription service starting on May 20, 2022. Users will need to have an active subscription to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack in order to access the game. It is one of several Nintendo 64 games available through the service. Alongside the announcement of this Kirby title appearing on the Switch, Nintendo has released a trailer. It features a look at the game, which includes a demonstration of Kirby's various abilities in the title. It also provides a look at the 3D side-scrolling elements of the title. You can watch the trailer below. [embed]https://youtu.be/0VfAsbGvXrA[/embed] Other games that have appeared through the subscription service include The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. While not one of the games available when the service initially launched, it was added in February 2022. Banjo-Kazooie and Donkey Kong Country 3 are also available through the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service. Outside of its expanding N64 library, the service also grants access to certain Sega Genesis games. Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards originally appeared on the Nintendo 64, but will be available to play on the Nintendo Switch through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack starting May 20, 2022. The post Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Will Be Available With Nintendo Switch Online appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, May 13, 2022 5:30 AM
HoYoVerse announced Zenless Zone Zero, an entirely new IP from the Genshin Impact developer. The title will be an action RPG set within a new universe. Alongside the announcement of the title, users can immediately sign up to be part of the closed beta test. The test will only be available for iOS and PC users, though the full game will be on PCs and both Android and iOS devices. Additionally, a trailer has been released. It provides a look at characters that will appear in the title, along with a brief glimpse at combat. While users can sign up for the Zenless Zone Zero closed beta test for a limited time, it doesn't have a launch date. That will be announced at a later point in time. For now, users can sign up through the use of their HoYoVerse account. The closed beta test will be available in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean. You can watch the announcement trailer below. [embed]https://youtu.be/C5WS9Ohb-fI[/embed] The official website has a very brief synopsis of the general story for the game. Players will be living "dual identities" as they explore a second universe existing parallel to their own. Players will interact with various factions and uncover a greater conspiracy. Zenless Zone Zero is in development and will release for PC and Android and iOS devices sometime in the future. The post Zenless Zone Zero Announced, Closed Beta Coming appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, May 13, 2022 5:00 AM
Team South Town characters Geese Howard, Billy Kane, and Ryuji Yamazaki will join KOF XV on May 17, 2022. Each character will also come with an extra costume from a previous game. Additionally, SNK is adding tracks from The King of Fighters Neowave to KOF XV's DJ Station for free alongside the new DLC. Geese Howard, Billy Kane, and Ryuji Yamazaki are three classic characters from the Fatal Fury and King of Fighters franchises. Geese Howard, in particular, was the main antagonist in the Fatal Fury series and is the father of Rock Howard, another KOF character. In KOF XIV, Team South Town also included Howard and Kane but featured Hein instead of Ryuji Yamazaki. https://twitter.com/SNKPofficial/status/1524932572635361280?s=20&t=CYPEU_lXKNkCxIQ_KJATeQ Notably, the new characters will each come with an extra costume. Geese Howard will get his signature hakama. Ryuji Yamazaki will appear with his Fatal Fury black shirt and pants combo. Finally, Billy Kane will appear with his biker jacket and bandana from KOF XIV. Furthermore, SNK is releasing tracks from the PS2 game KOF Neowave, which will be available for free on KOF XV's DJ Station. You can check out gameplay for Team South Town characters as well as their extra costumes in the KOF XV trailer below: https://youtu.be/sgH1giYp_qc Following Omega Rugal's release last month, the Team South Town characters will be the last set of characters included in Team Pass 1. Once Team South Town releases, the next batch of characters will be part of Team Pass 2. The first batch of Team Pass 2 characters will release sometime in Summer 2022. The King of Fighters XV is available on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox Series X. The Team South Town character DLC will release on May 17, 2022. The post KOF XV Team South Town DLC Release Date Announced appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Friday, May 13, 2022 10:00 AM "We have never made any comments of this nature" For roughly the past week, Street Fighter fans were met with mass confusion... The post Bruce Lee estate ends rumor that Fei Long won't appear in future Street Fighter games appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Friday, May 13, 2022 7:00 AM Hot in the City miHoYo, the developer behind global juggernaut gacha Genshin Impact, has raised the curtain on its next... The post Zenless Zone Zero is a new funky fantasy from Genshin Impact's miHoYo appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Friday, May 13, 2022 3:00 AM Wascally Weaponized Wabbit Weturns [Update: According to Game Source Entertainment, (via Gematsu), the Nintendo Switch edition of F.I.S.T. Forged in... The post (Update) F.I.S.T. Forged in Shadow Torch coming to Switch in 2022 appeared first on Destructoid. |
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WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Friday, May 13, 2022 7:12 AM I realise I haven't posted anything on the site in weeks. That's not hugely uncommon for me but it's still worth talking about for those of you who care. Hi. I'm still alive and kicking. |
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