Kotaku Monday, May 30, 2022 9:30 AM  I have found my happy place! Escape Simulator is such a lovely thing, a first-person simulacrum of escape rooms, built in 3D, with realistic physics. It is, as its title suggests, a simulation of attending a real-world escape room, in a way that almost all room-escape video games are not. Apart from when it's in space. |
PCGamesN Monday, May 30, 2022 9:48 AM  A number of new Minecraft leaks suggest that something new and big is coming to the building game. Minecraft is home to a lot of things, like user-made Dark Souls adventures and working cow GIFs. It's not, however, seen live events of any kind. Well, that could be changing. Phoenix SC is a YouTuber who makes a mix of Minecraft content, including occasionally looking into leaks. That's the case with this video, where Phoenix SC talks about some interesting bits of information that appeared on the development wiki. In the game's April update, some new lines were added to the development language that specifically teases a possible Minecraft Live tie-in event. Minecraft Live is a virtual event for news, has developer chats, and features voting for new mobs - with the most recent winner being the Allay. It's also something that's traditionally all online, but not with live events in the game itself. According to Phoenix SC and the development text spotted, this could be changing, at least in the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft. RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Monday, May 30, 2022 9:46 AM  Zen 4 AMD Ryzen 7000 processors launch later this year, and we already know a great deal about team red's upcoming best gaming CPUs. However, it appears that the chip manufacturer may have a surprise or two left up its sleeve, particularly when it comes to one key spec in particular. During its Zen 4 Computex presentation, AMD showed a pre-production Ryzen 7000 CPU running at 5.5GHz during a gameplay demo of Ghostwire: Tokyo. However, according to Angstronomics, at least one of team red's processors could boost even further with a 5.85GHz Fmax. For those unaware, 'Fmax' basically describes the maximum programmed boost frequency of a processor, which is typically slightly higher than the advertised boost clock. If true, we could be looking at a Ryzen 9 7950X running 800MHz higher than its predecessor, the Ryzen 9 5950X, making it a prime choice for any gaming PC upgrade. However, we don't yet know how this will translate into real-world performance, let alone how these clock speeds will compare versus Intel Raptor Lake. RELATED LINKS: Zen 4 CPUs - everything we know, RDNA 3 GPUs - everything we know, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Monday, May 30, 2022 8:14 AM  A new stealth game has been announced that's basically Metal Gear Solid and Commandos meets Pirates of the Caribbean. Pirate game Frigato: Shadows of the Caribbean doesn't have a release date yet, but it'll be playable next month during Steam Next Fest. Frigato is a stealth tactical strategy game that looks like it's basically Commandos or Desperados III but with pirates, although there are clearly elements of Metal Gear Solid in there too - there's a moment in the trailer (below) where the player sneaks around inside a barrel that's very reminiscent of Solid Snake's famous box move. The game will require players to take control of a small crew of buccaneers and sneak across ships, harbours, mystical islands, and "many other iconic locations". As usual, the British are the villains, although there are various monsters and mythical creatures too - the trailer reveals a mermaid in a bath, which seems to be some sort of boss character. While it doesn't seem like players will be able to steer their own ship, the Steam page promises some RPG game-like elements, such as being able to choose what type of captain you want to be - more bloodthirsty, more gentlemanly, et cetera. |
PCGamesN Monday, May 30, 2022 7:48 AM  Trying to find the best assault rifle in Warzone Pacific? The assault rifle is the weapon type with the most variation between each gun. You've got fast-firing, highly mobile assault rifles like the Volk, to hard-hitting battle rifles like the NZ-41. To make things even more complicated, the gunsmith gives players the ability to equip up to ten weapon attachments, introducing hundreds of ways to build the best Warzone Pacific loadouts. When you throw the weapons from Black Ops Cold War and Modern Warfare into the mix, it can be difficult to choose the best assault rifle in Warzone given the sheer amount of options. We've already broken down the best SMG in Warzone and the best sniper in Warzone, so it's time to run through arguably the most widely used weapon type in Call of Duty's battle royale. Warzone Pacific Season 3 Reloaded adjusted the overall health pool in the battle royale game, increasing the time to kill speeds slightly on every weapon. Join us as we rank all of the best assault rifles in Warzone Pacific, starting with the pinnacle of the weapon type and working down to the weakest choice. RELATED LINKS: Warzone loadouts, Best AR in Warzone , best guns in Warzone |
PCGamesN Monday, May 30, 2022 7:39 AM  Where are the stairs in V Rising? That's a question many players of the new vampire survival game have apparently been asking, because the new update moves them to a more visible location. There are also several performance tweaks available for the open-world game, which has been skyrocketing up the charts with over 1 million copies of V Rising sold on Steam in its first week. The V Rising patch 0.5.41591 notes include the line "Stairs have been added to the castle floors tab in the build menu to make it easier for players to find them." So if you've been wondering how to get upstairs in your castle, now it should be a little easier to do so! Sliding threateningly up staircases has been a key tenet of being a vampire since the days of classic 1922 silent film Nosferatu - that's where all the juicy people sleep, after all. Among the performance improvements added are a texture quality setting and an FPS limit option, which should both come as welcome additions for players with less graphical oomph in their machines. A performance issue caused when fighting night marshal Styx the sunderer has also been rectified. RELATED LINKS: V Rising server settings, V Rising tips, The best V Rising base locations |
PCGamesN Monday, May 30, 2022 7:37 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 Reloaded. 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. RELATED LINKS: Warzone loadouts, Best AR in Warzone , best guns in Warzone |
PCGamesN Monday, May 30, 2022 7:33 AM  Looking for some of the best online games with no downloads to play right now? Publishers like Steam and Epic Games are busy locking horns over their digital storefronts and platforms, but there's a rich world of fun browser games that can be accessed directly through the web. No launchers or two-factor authentication, no agonising downloads or hard drive space juggling, just instant, free online games. The best free online games and browser games have even gone onto to inspire larger budget remakes and spin-offs, like My Friend Pedro and Kingdom of Loathing. Impressively, despite the obvious tech constraints developers have also managed to craft free online games to cover any genre you can imagine, so yes, you can play a 100-player battle royale in your browser. So whether you're looking for something to sink a few minutes into or your next gaming habit, there's a free online game for you. We've tried to ensure this list caters to all sorts - from RPGs, to massive multiplayer strategy games - all at the enviably low price of free. |
PCGamesN Monday, May 30, 2022 7:08 AM  Looking for the best SMGs in Warzone Pacific? Caldera, the new Warzone map, has completely changed the way the battle royale game is played. Compared to Verdansk's large open spaces spread throughout the map, Caldera is much tighter overall, packing each area with unique points of interest to keep things interesting. As a result, long range battles aren't as prevalent, causing weapons types like the best AR in Warzone and SMGs to dominate the meta. If you're still trying to pick off enemies from a distance using the best snipers, you need to have a reliable secondary weapon like the best SMGs in Warzone Pacific to immediately blast any flankers away. Don't forget to check out our best Warzone loadouts guide to see which attachments you need to build these game-breaking setups. Call of Duty Warzone Pacific Season 2 introduced one of the biggest changes we've seen in the game for some time: merging the Vanguard Royale and Battle Royale playlists into one playlist that includes weapons from Modern Warfare, Black Ops Cold War, and Vanguard. Compared to other weapons that saw updates though, Season 3 Reloaded only makes a handful of minor tweaks to a handful of Warzone Pacific SMGs. RELATED LINKS: Warzone loadouts, Best AR in Warzone , best guns in Warzone |
PCGamesN Monday, May 30, 2022 6:54 AM  If you reserve the new Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 4K gaming monitor from the official Samsung website, you'll be treated to a crisp $50 off. This is sure to be a wonderful piece of news for anybody looking to upgrade their gaming PC setup, because you can use the $50 saved to buy new PC games. The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 4K gaming monitor boasts a 240Hz refresh rate, with Quantum HDR2000 that helps to give everything an impressive level of depth. On top of that, it has a 1ms response time, allowing you to enjoy a truly immersive gaming experience, unhindered by input lag. Of course, this is also a curved gaming monitor with a design intended to match the arc of a human eye. The 1000R curvature helps to provide what Samsung describes as "reality-bending immersion" which is sure to get gamers salivating. Samsung is well known for making some of the best gaming monitors on the market, and the Odyssey Neo G8 looks like it'll be no exception. RELATED LINKS: Samsung 970 EVO 1TB review, Best SSD for gaming, Best gaming monitor |
PCGamesN Monday, May 30, 2022 6:51 AM  An impressive Doom mod from the creator of the recent FPS game Turbo Overkill is getting a standalone remake in Unreal Engine 5. The Total Chaos mod is basically a new Silent Hill game and was already great in the Doom engine - an Unreal 5 remake could be one of the best horror games on PC. There are many fantastic Doom mods out there that make you question how modders actually crammed these things into the basic Doom engine - whether it's turning Doom into Shinobi, a post-apocalyptic open-world, Mortal Kombat, or the best Sonic the Hedgehog game. Total Chaos is one such mod. You can download it from ModDB as long as you have a classic Doom game to run it with, and it's essentially a new, free, first-person Silent Hill game. Now, its creator Wadaholic - who recently worked on the excellent Turbo Overkill - confirmed that they are working on a full, standalone remake of Total Chaos in Unreal Engine 5. RELATED LINKS: Doom PC release date, Play Doom |
PCGamesN Monday, May 30, 2022 6:44 AM  After a V Rising guide to help you through your first few days outside of the coffin? Blending the base building of Valheim with the PvP raiding and persistent multiplayer of Rust, V Rising is, understandably, proving very popular with fans of survival games. However, that mix of gameplay styles means new players may struggle with the slew of systems and mechanics. On top of all that, you've got to pay attention to all the threats that face a fledgling vampire, like garlic and the dreaded sun. After creating your vampire lord, emerging from the crypt, and battling through a cemetery, you find yourself in the relative tranquillity of V Rising's starting region, Farbane Woods. But what to do next? While developer Stunlock Studios provides a thorough introduction to the vampire game's systems in the form of a main questline, it can't beat a definitive V Rising guide as there's still a lot left unexplained, making your first steps pretty daunting. So, join us as we help you over V Rising's early hurdles, answer some frequently asked questions, and set you on the path to vampiric victory. RELATED LINKS: V Rising server settings, V Rising tips, The best V Rising base locations |
PCGamesN Monday, May 30, 2022 6:39 AM  Want to know where the best V Rising base locations are? You could just build your maleficent manor in Farbane Woods and leave it at that, but since you're going to be spending a lot of time gathering materials in this vampire-themed crafting game - and there aren't many rare resources in the starting area - you'd be better off picking a better location to ensure you're not too far from your base when daylight interrupts your feasting and foraging. The best V Rising base locations are near to valuable materials, so keep an eye out for bandit camps so you can command your V Rising servants to raid them for loot. Keep in mind that if you're playing on a V Rising server with other people, picking the best V Rising base locations is much trickier than in a private game. Everyone is trying to grab some sweet real estate, so constructing your castle requires a bit of extra thought. To help you find the best V Rising base locations, we've found three areas where we recommend you move your castle. We also have some tips to ensure you secure the best plot of land if you're playing on a server with lots of other players. RELATED LINKS: V Rising server settings, V Rising tips, The best V Rising base locations |
PCGamesN Monday, May 30, 2022 6:17 AM  The RTX 4000 release date is drawing ever closer, and it's a pretty safe bet to say that the RTX 4090 may be the best graphics card you'll be able to buy this year. In a bout of good news for anyone hoping to pick up team green's most-powerful pixel pusher, it appears that you won't have to wait as long for it compared to previous GeForce launches. According to leaker kopite7kimi, the RTX 4090 will be the first graphics card from the RTX 4000 series that you'll be able to slot into your gaming PC, with the RTX 4080 and RTX 4070 following afterwards. If true, this would make it the first ever 90 class Nvidia GPU to launch ahead of its less-powerful counterparts. Of course, nothing's set in stone until Nvidia officially reveals the RTX 4090, but we'll only have to wait until July to find out more if rumours hold weight. For now, make sure you've plenty of salt handy to season the slew of whispers that will no doubt build up leading to the GPU's release. RELATED LINKS: RTX 4000 - everything we know, GeForce Now RTX 3080 review, Best graphics card |
PCGamesN Monday, May 30, 2022 6:13 AM  It's been a long wait for Warcraft 3: Reforged update news, with the last developer update for the classic strategy game's remake coming in August 2020. After the disastrous Warcraft III: Reforged launch, the game was missing from the BlizzCon 2021 lineup, causing much speculation about its future. Now in a response to a fan on Twitter, Blizzard president Mike Ybarra says we can expect to hear from the Warcraft III: Reforged team "in June." We did get a brief update on the status of Warcraft III: Reforged in March 2021 alongside a new PTR patch, but things have been fairly quiet since then. News of an update should be welcome, then, but fans have been left feeling so burned by the fantasy game's disappointing re-release and subsequent drought of communication that they're even sceptical of this announcement. Community site Back2Warcraft responded to Ybarra's tweet with a simple question from their users: "June 2022?" The response on the Warcraft III subreddit has been similarly downbeat, with the most upvoted post joking that the update will simply read, "We are now removing Warcraft Reforged from the Battle.net app." RELATED LINKS: Best strategy games on PC, Best PC games, Upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Monday, May 30, 2022 5:41 AM  Looking for Roblox promo codes? There are all sorts of promo codes from Roblox events and giveaways out there, that grant you free virtual goods like clothes and items. No need to fork out cash for accessories; new codes are added all the time, so you can keep your Roblox character looking fresh. Roblox promo codes won't hang around forever, though - they're only valid for a limited time, so be sure to redeem them as soon as you discover one you haven't used yet. Redeeming them is simple - log in to the Roblox website and navigate to their promo codes page, where you can enter your code, and the item will automatically be added to your account straight away. Promo codes aren't the only source of free items, though; you can also find free Roblox stuff in the avatar shop. There are far too many to list, but there are hundreds of items available for nothing: simply click the 'get' button next to their catalog listing to add them to your account. Be sure to check back here regularly, as we'll update this page whenever new Roblox promo codes are released. RELATED LINKS: Best Roblox games, Is Roblox shutting down?, Best Minecraft seeds |
PCGamesN Monday, May 30, 2022 5:30 AM  Looking for Genshin Impact codes? MiHoYo's charming open-world game is notoriously addictive, and if you're anything like us, you're constantly on the lookout for more Genshin Impact primogems and other goodies. Gathering currency in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind - while you can earn mora and primogems by completing quests such as daily commissions, an injection of extra funds will always be gratefully received. Fortunately, the developers MiHoYo occasionally send out free gifts in the form of Genshin Impact codes that can be redeemed online. These Genshin Impact codes are released periodically. They frequently appear in MiHoYo's special programs that reveal information about future updates coming to the game soon, but are also released to celebrate milestones or to coincide with Genshin Impact events. Most codes also only work for a limited time - so it's a good idea to redeem them as soon as possible in case you miss out. Codes can only be redeemed once per account. Here are all the current Genshin Impact codes for May 2022, and how to redeem them. RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Monday, May 30, 2022 5:16 AM  Want to know more about the upcoming Genshin Impact events? A new version of Genshin Impact arrives every six weeks, complete with new characters, quests, and events. It's difficult to keep track of which events are currently running and if there are any new ones coming soon, so here's a schedule for all current and upcoming Genshin Impact events. There are usually a number of Genshin Impact events running simultaneously, and they aren't just in-game events. When a new Genshin Impact character joins the game, the devs launch a web event at the same time - players learn about the latest characters through an interactive story told through a web browser. The rewards for completing different events range from in-game items like primogems and mora, to real life prizes like mouse mats and plushies. Just like the Genshin Impact banners, most events are only available for a limited time, so it's worth participating as soon as you can. New events are usually added to Genshin Impact after an update, but it's worth keeping an eye out on this page as the devs do like to surprise the community. RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Monday, May 30, 2022 4:06 AM  You may already know ASUS' ROG (Republic of Gamers) for their range of high-end, gaming-focused PCs and laptops, but did you know they have a game as well? It's true! ROG Citadel XV is a free FPS with a bunch of different minigames and genres to play around in, and it's just added a free DLC that throws even more action into the mix. The SCAR Runner DLC introduces parkour-focused levels into the mix, tasking you with navigating a series of increasingly difficult levels and solving puzzles as you go. Some of the puzzles will be particularly tricky, but not all hope is lost - the answers may well lie hidden on the new ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE laptop, as long as you have the right tools to find them. There's even a giveaway to celebrate the launch of the SCAR Runner DLC, with prizes including a brand new SCAR 17 SE laptop and a complete peripheral package. There's a lot to unpack here - let's start by taking a closer look at the game. |
PCGamesN Monday, May 30, 2022 6:57 AM  Everybody loves getting things for free, and we at PCGamesN are the last people to fly in the face of that tradition. Which is why we regularly give away free Steam keys, Epic Games Store keys, codes for all manner of other storefronts and launchers, and in-game goodies, as well as gadgets, hardware, swag, and a whole host of assorted stuff. Check back here regularly to find our latest giveaways - including full games, exclusive preview access, physical special editions, and even event tickets. You can enter once, or multiple times using the various options in each competition. If you happen to be the forgetful type, why not sign up to the PCGamesN newsletter? We'll email you once a week with our latest offerings, plus all the biggest news and deals across PC games and hardware. If you're gaming on a budget then you might also want to have a look at our list of the best free PC games, and possibly the best free Steam games, too, if you just can't tear yourself away from Valve's fair platform. |
PCGamesN Monday, May 30, 2022 7:25 AM  A World of Warcraft guild populated primarily with deaf and hard of hearing members has completed the 'Ahead of the Curve' achievement in the MMO game - meaning that this guild, Undaunted, has beaten The Jailer boss and completed the difficult WoW Sepulcher of the First Ones raid on Heroic difficulty. The tough raid Sepulcher of the First Ones was added earlier this year and was originally so tricky that Blizzard had to release a patch to make it easier. The race to complete the raid on Mythic difficulty took a gruelling 18 days for some of the best World of Warcraft players around. Doing it on Heroic difficulty is still a challenge, but doing it without any voice communication? Well, Undaunted guild managed just that (via Icy Veins). Undaunted is a guild "built by and for the Deaf and hard of hearing community", and they just finished off The Jailer and bested WoW's Sepulcher of the First Ones raid without any voice chat whatsoever - which took 120 attempts, apparently. RELATED LINKS: Best MMORPGs on PC, The best WoW addons, WoW Classic leveling guide |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, May 30, 2022 9:00 AM  I feel a bit sorry for Crossfire: Legion, which appears to have suffered the worst launch imaginable for a fast-paced competitive RTS game. Since releasing last week, its all time peak of concurrent players is less than 400, and the average daily concurrents have slid down to around 100 people in only a few days. Worse, a fair chunk of this already dwindling community has been sorely narked off due to an apparent misunderstanding over how one of Legion's key features work. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, May 30, 2022 7:37 AM .jpg/BROK/resize/1920x1920%3E/format/jpg/quality/80/embracer-group-(1).jpg) Megacorp Embracer Group has announced that they are building a games archive, to preserve games culture and save it for the future. The project is in the early stages, but they've already got 50,000 games and consoles stored up waiting to be catalogued. |
Twinfinite Monday, May 30, 2022 9:54 AM Valorant's meta is in a pretty good spot right now. Following a rebalance of its controllers, the arrival of a new initiator, and a nerf to Chamber that has been controversial but undeniably effective at reintroducing trap-heavy sentinels to the game, the meta supports a huge variety of different Agent compositions. Even Yoru is enjoying […] |
Twinfinite Monday, May 30, 2022 9:42 AM The Sims 4, one of the most famous life simulation games, is all about developing the character's personality. The game features a unique Satisfaction Points system that works the same way as the reward points. Satisfaction Points in The Sims 4 help you out with controlling your sim's lifestyle and way of living. However, there […] |
Twinfinite Monday, May 30, 2022 9:41 AM On the hunt for Roblox Clicker Simulator working codes? Worry not, as we've got you covered. Yes, we've got an extensive list of working codes for Roblox Clicker Simulator so you can just focus on clicking for those new eggs and pets, while we help you get your hands on a bunch of those handy […] |
Twinfinite Monday, May 30, 2022 7:46 AM Get ready to strap in your seatbelts for Nick Junior's PAW Patrol: Grand Prix racing game. You'll participate in competitions with familiar characters, such as Chase, Marshall, and Skye, and customize your kart to travel in style. Want to join in on the fun? Here is when PAW Patrol: Grand Prix will be released. When […] |
Twinfinite Monday, May 30, 2022 5:28 AM Developed and published by Stunlock Studios, V Rising is a new early access game that's been quickly rising in popularity on Steam. This vampire-themed MMORPG allows players to engage in full loot PvP, as well as base-building elements where they can design a castle and build crafting stations to help them progress further in the […] |
Twinfinite Monday, May 30, 2022 5:26 AM Ahead of Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2's 'end-of-season' event set to take place this coming Saturday, the official Twitter accounts for Epic Games' ever-popular Battle Royale title has been sliding into the DMs of content creators with teaser images. The first of these was seemingly sent to Ali-A, who was one of the latest content […] |
Twinfinite Monday, May 30, 2022 5:00 AM Wordle might be the internet's big new obsession but comic book artist Martin Naydel's Jumble has been stumping puzzle game enthusiasts since 1954. Once known as Scramble, the goal is straightforward: unscramble four words, then use selected letters from those words to complete a bonus challenge. There is an illustration that goes with each puzzle that […] |
Twinfinite Monday, May 30, 2022 5:00 AM Worlde has spawned a wave of new word puzzle games, some of them targetting various hobbies or interests. Byrdile, for example, challenges enjoyers of choral music to identify words related to that particular pursuit, and it's proving hugely popular with enthusiasts of the musical genre. If that includes yourself and you're struggling to decipher today's […] |
Twinfinite Monday, May 30, 2022 5:00 AM Heardle is one daily puzzle-solving game that has exploded in popularity over the past few months. Released two or so months ago, it tasks players with guessing the name of the song along with its artist by listening to a short music clip. Since you only have six guesses to nail today's track, here are […] |
Siliconera Monday, May 30, 2022 9:00 AM
In the first part of our The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story interview, we spoke to the game's director and producer about the game's story and mechanics. This second part focuses on the live-action portions of the game. Cinematographer and Scenario Director Yasuhito Tachibana, as well as the two main actors, Nanami Sakuraba (Haruka/Yoshino/Iyo) and Yuta Hiraoka (Eiji/Josui), spoke about working on The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story. Annette Polis: Several of the actors and crew working on The Centennial Case are prolific in Japan's TV and film industry. What was it like creating a live-action video game as opposed to working on a television or film set? Yasuhito Tachibana: It was exciting to see how I could apply the experience and skills I had gained in the live-action film industry in the field of games. With the TV and film industry it is not easy to be seen around the world, and I think we gathered a group of those who wanted to work on a more global scale through the game industry. Yuta Hiraoka: Recently, there have been games released that are fully CG and have countless endings. Almost no CG was used for this title, and there was a real sense that the emotional aspect of the work was enhanced by the realistic conversations between the actors. Shooting multiple choice footage was a bit daunting at first, but it was very refreshing. Nanami Sakuraba: It was a wonderful and precious experience to be able to take on a live-action game which was a new challenge for me, with a wonderful cast and staff. My heart was filled with joy and excitement when the game was completed.
The Centennial Case features actors playing multiple roles. What was the casting process like, and is there a particular character or time period that you really enjoyed bringing to life? Tachibana: Casting proceeded with an emphasis on acting ability rather than recognition or celebrity status. I recall that we made our offers as we imagined whether the actors would feel like they belonged, especially in time periods that could go back 100 years. It was fun to see how the actors were particular about the way they dressed, behaved, and acted in the Taisho Era 100 years ago and the Showa Era 50 years ago. Even with similar kimonos, there were different ways of wearing them 100 or 50 years ago, each of which was the standard at the time, and the actors enjoyed these differences. The way that the Showa Era hostess played by Yokoyama-san wore her kimono with her back exposed, is symbolic of such changing times. Hiraoka: I enjoyed playing Josui. Unlike Eiji, who lives in the modern world, I could sense that he was a character who, in order to fulfill his purpose, would want to die as beautifully as cherry blossoms, and felt he had a samurai's soul. Sakuraba: That would be Yoshino. In addition to making deductions to solve cases, it was fun to express Yoshino's feelings about her parent-child relationship, and I also enjoyed wearing beautiful kimonos while acting.
What kinds of challenges did the team face in shooting a live-action game during COVID-19? Tachibana: The first step was to create an environment that would allow us to film with peace of mind and without confusion on site. Not only did we have to ensure thorough inspections, physical condition management, and on-site hygiene control, but wearing masks and face shields until right before the camera started rolling reduced the efficiency of the shoots. The burden on the staff and cast, including the mental stress, was very heavy. We also intentionally eliminated scenes that involved eating. On the other hand, morale was always high as we put our very existence on the line to create this title, and I believe this led to the high quality of this work. Hiraoka: Covid was a very serious challenge. If even one person tested positive, the schedule would stop, the actors' schedules might no longer match up, and this work itself could have been lost. We had a great script and project and definitely wanted to avoid that, so we took every precaution to prevent any infections. Sakuraba: As expected, many things were different compared to pre-Covid shoots. Because we had face shields as well as thorough disinfection and ventilation, we were able to complete the shoot without anyone getting infected during the filming period. The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story is available now for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The post Interview: The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story Director, Actors Discuss Filming appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, May 30, 2022 6:00 AM
Capcom is now selling Monster Hunter Mofusand merchandise. Mofusand is a series from the illustrator Juno, which consists of pictures of fluffy cats. The crossover items feature said fluffy cats wearing outfits that make them look like various creatures from the Monster Hunter series. As the mofusand products consist of daily necessities and small items, the Monster Hunter merchandise falls into those categories as well. There will be a total of eleven items you can get, all with cats cosplaying as monsters on them. Here is the list of goods and their prices:
[gallery columns="1" ids="928500" link="file"] These items will appear in the Capcom Store pop-up shops in Sendai from May 27, 2022 to June 12, 2022. After that, they will become available in the Sapporo one from June 18-26, 2022. Additionally, they will be in the permanent Capcom Stores. The website does not indicate when they will leave the stores. This implies that these items may be permanent fixtures. The Monster Hunter and mofusand merchandise has started to appear in Capcom stores around Japan. Overseas customers can also purchase them via Parco. The post Monster Hunter Mofusand Merchandise Features Fluffy Cats appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, May 30, 2022 8:50 AM  V Rising is an action role-playing game with survival and crafting mechanics. You take control of a vampire who, after years of slumber, has come to reclaim their rightful place in a world dominated by humans. With numerous mechanics and an engaging loop, it's sure to keep you playing even though it's only an Early Access title. Our V Rising guides and features hub tackles several of these mechanics to help you advance further in the game. Note: We'll continue to add more articles to our V Rising guides hub, so stay tuned. V Rising guides and features hub Early Access impressions – V Rising is still under continued development. There are some issues to iron out, but it's got loads of activities for you to try. Is it worth your while at this stage? Server setup guide – You can play a solo game or join the realms hosted by other players. There are also PvP worlds where you can attack the domains of your rivals. Increasing your gear score –... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, May 30, 2022 8:00 AM  Sniper Elite 5 takes Karl Fairburne, the nightmare of all Nazis who don't want to lose their balls, on the fields of France. It's the eve of D-Day, the grandest amphibious operation in history, and Fairburne has to stop the Axis' Operation Kraken. Our Sniper Elite 5 guides and features hub focuses on what you need to do to complete certain tasks in the campaign for additional unlocks. These include Kill Lists (i.e., assassination objectives) for weapon unlocks and Workbench locations for mods/attachments. Note: We'll add more articles to our Sniper Elite 5 guides hub, so stay tuned. Sniper Elite 5 guides and features hub Official review – Sniper Elite 5 brings back core components that made the series popular. You've got the ridiculous X-Ray Kill Cam and massive maps for you to explore. Still, it treads down a familiar path that might become tedious as time wears on. Is it still worth your while? Skills guide – The best perks for the cam... |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, May 30, 2022 3:38 AM It's been months since we got the reveal for Street Fighter 6, but Capcom hasn't given us any updates on the game since. The good news is, we could be getting something later in the week thanks to Sony's State of Play. As per insider Jeff Grubb, Capcom could be sitting on their next Street […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, May 30, 2022 2:45 AM We may not be getting the Super Mario Brothers movie this year, but we are getting a new Mario title on the Nintendo Switch. Mario Strikers: Battle League is set to launch this June, and Nintendo Switch Online members have free access to a demo. Here's the announcement: While only the tutorial is available now, […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, May 30, 2022 2:09 AM Until Dawn may have never gotten a direct sequel, but Supermassive Games is ready to deliver a 'spiritual' follow up with their upcoming narrative horror game, The Quarry. The game is set to release this June, and we have a full gameplay overview from director Will Byles. Watch this: As you can see, Supermassive has […] |
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