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PCGamesN Sunday, June 5, 2022 1:12 PM
     This Elden Ring mod adds a Binley Mega Chippy battle

There are many fantastic Elden Ring mods on PC that can add really useful tweaks and features, like randomised enemy encounters for new challenges or seamless co-op multiplayer. This Elden Ring mod, on the other hand, adds a giant Binley Mega Chippy for you to fight.

YouTuber ToastedShoes does a lot of mod-related videos, including a whole series titled 'Elden Ring but ruined by mods' - the most recent of which includes boss battles against Bowser and a buff Toad, a quest for Amy Rose, and Big Bird proving to be more terrifying than the dragon he's replacing.

ToastedShoes posted their latest discovery on Reddit, which is an impressive Elden Ring mod that replaces the towering Walking Mausoleums with, well, beloved TikTok and meme star the Binley Mega Chippy. So it's essentially a Walking Chippy instead. As usual, if you want to visit this respectable eating establishment, you'll have to take out the legs first so it crashes to the ground. That's pretty normal for a Coventry takeaway.

RELATED LINKS: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes

PCGamesN Sunday, June 5, 2022 12:06 PM
     DC Universe Online lead departs after Marvel MMO cancellation

At the end of May, a Marvel MMO from the team behind the similar online superhero game DC Universe Online was cancelled a year after being announced - which seems to have set off an exodus in developer Dimension Ink and Daybreak Games, including DC Universe Online lead dev Jack Emmert.

Jack Emmert was previously director of superhero MMORPG games City of Heroes and City of Villains and co-founder of developer Cryptic Studios, before becoming director of both DC Universe Online and the Marvel MMO and CEO of Dimensional Ink Games. Emmert has been trying to get a 'Marvel Universe Online' MMO out since 2006.

Following the cancellation of the Marvel MMO at Dimensional Ink, Jack Emmert has left the studio entirely and joined NetEase's Jackalope Games. Unfortunately, he is not the only high-profile developer to have left Dimensional Ink in the last month. Lead content designer Rob 'Charon' Frazier apparently left on June 3, amongst a number of other recent departures that has fans concerned about the quality of DC Universe Online going forward.


PCGamesN Sunday, June 5, 2022 10:50 AM
     GoldenEye 007 remastered Achievements are public on Xbox

One of the best FPS games of all time might finally get an official release on PC, and the public reveal of GoldenEye 007 remastered Achievements on the Xbox storefront now suggests that the best James Bond game might even get a reveal at Summer Game Fest.

In 2021, a long-rumoured remaster of the Nintendo 64 classic GoldenEye 007 leaked on the internet, but due to rights issues, fans assumed it would never get a release. Developer Rare parted ways from publisher Nintendo and is now owned by Microsoft, and none of these names have the actual James Bond gaming licence (to kill). In January 2022, however, a load of official Achievements for a GoldenEye 007 re-release were spotted by fans, and industry insiders suggested a release was imminent.

It obviously still hasn't happened, but suddenly those same Achievements are now publicly visible on the Xbox store. What's more, they have received numerous recent revisions since they were leaked in January, and people seem to be unlocking them somehow - including at least one person who works at Rare, presumably someone on the developer team.

RELATED LINKS: Best FPS games, Best old games, Best multiplayer games

PCGamesN Sunday, June 5, 2022 9:55 AM
     Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions are no more… separately

We hope you're not too attached to either of the Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions of one of the best building games on PC, as Microsoft and Mojang have confirmed that both will cease to exist on June 7 - and be replaced by the Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition, so you don't have to use them separately anymore.

Whether or not you're a fan of the phenomenal sandbox game, you may still be confused by the presence of two different versions of Minecraft on PC - the Java and Bedrock editions. PCGamesN has a handy guide to explain the difference between the two, but regardless - if you paid for one, you didn't get access to the other. Which is a little crazy.

Mojang and Microsoft clearly agree, because now they have announced (thanks, Neowin) the Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition - a single-purchase version of Minecraft on PC that replaces the separate editions. This goes on sale on June 7 and becomes "the standard and only offering of vanilla Minecraft on Windows PC."

RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods

PCGamesN Sunday, June 5, 2022 8:25 AM
     The best Diablo Immortal builds

Looking for some powerful Diablo Immortal builds to start experimenting with? Blizzard Entertainment's mobile-focused action-RPG has arrived on PC and hardcore Diablo fans are already busily min-maxing their favourite classes to create unstoppable farming machines.

Between the six classes and innumerable legendary items and gems, there are lots of ways you can hone your heroes, whether you want to be brilliant at buffing teammates, mighty in melees, or specialists at taking down single targets. Despite having so many options at your disposal, the basics of making the best Diablo build are satisfyingly simple: you find a combination of abilities that you're comfortable with, and then buff them with all the legendary loot you can find.

We have not included a build for every class in the RPG game, instead we've listed builds that are straightforward to play and relatively easy to grind for - hence why our Diablo Immortal Necromancer build isn't here. And while we've listed the legendary items that are key to each build, you won't find recommendations for legendary weapons unless they're essential - most of the time you just need to look out for good rolls and effects that gel with your build.

RELATED LINKS: Diablo Immortal tier list, Diablo Immortal system requirements, Best games like Diablo on PC

PCGamesN Sunday, June 5, 2022 7:43 AM
     Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 release date – speculation, skins

While season 3 has only just begun, the new Fortnite battle pass gives a strong indication of when the Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 release date will be. While we don't know where the story of the battle royale game is headed, we can still speculate what skins may feature in the season 4 battle pass.

The dust has settled on Chapter 3 Season 2 and the spectacular Collision end event concluded with the seeming death of the previous antagonist Doctor Slone and the emergence of a new one, called Geno. Dwayne 'The Foundation' Johnson made another amazing appearance, as did Darth Vader and the real-world Durr Burger.

The new season 3 is nicknamed Vibin' for some reason, although there's obviously a party atmosphere going on, and has already confirmed both Indiana Jones and Darth Vader as part of the battle pass. Pac-Man is still ongoing, and there will likely be more Marvel skins to come - including Shuri and an original Spider-Man skin. But what can we expect in season 4?

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

Twinfinite Sunday, June 5, 2022 1:49 PM
     During a livestream from Japan, Akihabara-based developer Acquire announced the release date of two of the upcoming games.

Twinfinite Sunday, June 5, 2022 12:52 PM
     Today Acquire announced that its 2013 game Akiba's Trip 2, known in the west as Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed is getting a DLC.

Twinfinite Sunday, June 5, 2022 12:11 PM
     Today Acquire announced a brand new game set in the Class of Heroes world, Adventure Academia: The Fractured Continent.

Twinfinite Sunday, June 5, 2022 11:56 AM
     Hope you're ready to find out some excellent landing locations.

Twinfinite Sunday, June 5, 2022 11:35 AM
     Hope you'll enjoy being Baller in the now unvaulted Fortnite vehicle.

Twinfinite Sunday, June 5, 2022 9:47 AM
     Has the fan-favorite weapon made its return?

Twinfinite Sunday, June 5, 2022 9:43 AM
     Out with the vaulted, in with the new... and the unvaulted!

Twinfinite Sunday, June 5, 2022 8:29 AM
     New season, new map!

Twinfinite Sunday, June 5, 2022 8:17 AM
     This guide will help you decide where to drop. However, it will also tell you where not to drop for safety.

Twinfinite Sunday, June 5, 2022 8:16 AM
     It's time to spend some V-Bucks

Twinfinite Sunday, June 5, 2022 8:02 AM
     Diablo Immortal is all about microtransactions.

Twinfinite Sunday, June 5, 2022 7:18 AM
     How do you do, fellow Millenials?

Twinfinite Sunday, June 5, 2022 7:11 AM
     A daily (or three) a day keeps the XP a comin'

Twinfinite Sunday, June 5, 2022 6:45 AM
     Time to join the Dark Side!

Twinfinite Sunday, June 5, 2022 6:24 AM
     Get a load more cosmetic rewards with the Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 3 Battle Pass!

Twinfinite Sunday, June 5, 2022 6:18 AM
     It's all about the XP baby!

Twinfinite Sunday, June 5, 2022 6:06 AM
     Shoot for the stars in Chapter 3 Season 3!

Siliconera Sunday, June 5, 2022 1:00 PM
    

spy family ichiban kuji

Bandai Spirits posted a picture of what its A Prize figure in the Spy x Family Ichiban Kuji will look like. It will be available from early October 2022. The full title of this collection is "Ichiban Kuji Spy x Family Lovely Ordinary Days." While there is a list of what items to expect from this Ichiban Kuji, we only know what the A Prize will look like. It will cost 700 JPY (around $5.35) per attempt.

Bandai will likely slowly reveal the different prizes on its Twitter account. Like most Ichiban Kuji lotteries, the Spy x Family Lovely Ordinary Days collection will have prizes A to H, as well as a Last One Prize and a Double Chance Campaign. Here are the different goods you can try to get:

  • A Prize: Watching TV Figure
  • B Prize: Hugging doll (Anya Forger)
  • C Prize: Illustration board
  • D Prize: Acrylic stand
  • E Prize: Glass collection
  • F Prize: Clear folders and stickers
  • G Prize: Rubber strap
  • H Prize: Chokonokko Figure
  • Last One Prize: Watching TV Figure (Another Color)
  • Double Chance Campaign: Watching TV Figure Another Color)

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The Watching TV Figure features Anya sitting in front of a television that is airing Bondman. In the story, Anya is particularly fond of the Bondman show due to the titular Bondman being a spy. It looks like she is turning around to talk to someone while holding a bag of her favorite peanuts in her hands.

The Spy x Family Ichiban Kuji will start in Japan from early October 2022. You can watch Spy x Family on streaming services such as Crunchyroll.

The post Anya Watches TV in the Spy x Family Ichiban Kuji appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Sunday, June 5, 2022 11:00 AM
    

biggs FF7 Remake Concept Art

Square Enix shared new FFVII Remake concept art, this time focusing on Biggs. The concept art shows off early renditions of the character created by character designer Roberto Ferrari. The images also focus on the character's iconic pistol, as well as his goggles.

Biggs is a prominent character in Final Fantasy VII, appearing in both the original game as well as in Remake. A strategist in the Avalanche insurgency cell, Biggs is a kind, brotherly figure that works with Cloud and his friends on their adventures. He is childhood friends with other Avalanche members Jessie and Wedge.

Notably, the character received a redesign as part of FFVII Remake. Square Enix character designer Roberto Ferrari helped design Biggs' new look, alongside other characters like Jessie. The character retained most of his key features, with new additions such as an earring. The FFVII Remake Twitter account also notes that the design of Biggs' handgun was based on the image of a shark. Other concept images also show off early designs of Biggs' goggles, which appear to have the lens over the frame rather than inside.

You can check out the FFVII Remake Biggs concept art below:

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Square Enix has been releasing concept art from FFVII Remake over the last several months. Recent concept art focused on the Beginner Hall, as well as the Sector 5 slums and Cloud's in-game weapons.

Final Fantasy VII Remake is available to play on PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. The next installment is in development.

The post FFVII Remake Biggs Concept Art Explains His Pistol's Design appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Sunday, June 5, 2022 9:00 AM
    

On May 30, 2022, Hololive Vtuber Kiara Takanashi hit 1 million subscribers on her YouTube account. As a result, there will be an appearance change to celebrate the occasion. Cover revealed that on June 11, 2022, a Kiara Takanashi new outfit model will appear. People will be able to see her new look at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CET.

Here's the official announcement, which included a silhouette of the new outfit.
Kiara Takanashi New Outfit Announced for 1 Million Subscribers Milestone
The Vtuber also clarified she's the only Hololive En Myth member getting a new outfit. Other people in the group chose different 1 million subscriber "rewards" from Cover. Ina'nis Ninomae is at 1.42 million YouTube subscribers. Amelia Watson is at 1.66 million. Calliope Mori passed 2 million subscribers. Gawr Gura is nearing 4 million. As of writing, Kiara passed 1.37 million.

In terms of activity, Kiara Takanashi's been up to quite a bit recently. On May 28, 2022, she released "Fever Night." That's her latest original song. She also attended DoKomi in Dusseldorf, Germany at the beginning of June 2022. She appeared at a Meet & Greet event and performed a concert.

She's also been active in terms of games. Most recently. Kiara and other Hololive Vtubers appeared as playable characters in Valkyrie Connect.

People can see the Kiara Takanashi 1 million subscribers new outfit on June 11, 2022.

The post Kiara Takanashi New Outfit Announced for 1 Million Subscribers Milestone appeared first on Siliconera.


Pivotal Gamers Sunday, June 5, 2022 1:31 PM
     What's up all? itch.io holds a new giveaway for Intergalactic Space Patrol. This is what they say. Get Intergalactic Space Patrol for FREE! A few words about Intergalactic Space Patrol This is the patrol of the starship ISP Venture our 5 minutes mission is to be an entertaining parody of science fiction and modern corporate control of EVERYTHING. Come and enjoy this space sim hybrid adventur...