Kotaku Friday, September 16, 2022 12:35 PM  The current Xbox Core controller might be one of the best Microsoft has produced, but it'll set you back at least $130. Meanwhile, the regular official gamepads tend to go for about $60 brand new. You might be wondering if you can save a few bucks by getting something a little south of that number. Or you might be… |
Kotaku Friday, September 16, 2022 11:15 AM  Genshin Impact, the bazillion-selling mobile action-RPG, is looking to get its own animated show. And it's coming from the artist wizards at ufotable. |
Kotaku Friday, September 16, 2022 10:17 AM  When I played One Dreamer's demo back in June, I figured this could be something special. It looked to be a game about a failing game developer, presented using a combination of point-and-click, and coding puzzles, but in an accessible way. And that's what it is! Hooray! In fact, it's far more lovely, engrossing, and… |
Kotaku Friday, September 16, 2022 10:15 AM  At long last, we know the name of Breath of the Wild's sequel, and those of us who have yearned for new adventures in that incredible world will soon get them when Tears of the Kingdom arrives in May of 2023. We'll have to wait until then to find out what mysteries the game holds, and whether any of the fan theories… |
Kotaku Friday, September 16, 2022 9:17 AM  The long-term silence on the Suikoden games has mystified us, you, everyone, for over a decade. But Konami moves in mysterious ways, and last night at the Tokyo Game Show, the company knocked everyone off their chairs by surprise-announcing remasters of the first two games, due next year. |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 1:51 PM  The AMD Ryzen 7000 series release date is just around the corner, but you know what the launch of a new CPU range means… That's right, discounts on the current generation. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X sits near the top of team red's current line-up of processors, and you can get it up to 43% cheaper on Amazon. RELATED LINKS: Ryzen 7000 CPUs - everything we know, RDNA 3 GPUs - everything we know, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 12:57 PM  The League of Legends Spirit Blossom event is back, and this year there's another new themed skin to earn in the MOBA. The new Spirit Blossom Sett skin features a white-maned version of the juggernaut champion, who sets off on an annual journey to find his akana father, the Spirit of Abandonment. RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends patch 12.16 notes, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 12:25 PM  Sims 4 sex mods are a huge market among fans of the life sim - we all want a little more action when our Sims get... close. Thankfully, the fantastic mod community knows it, and there are hundreds of Sims 4 mods that let you tailor your experience in countless ways, from just canoodling in bed, to buying a strip club, and then the altogether more risqué. And of course getting rid of that pesky mosaic blur. The following list of some of the best Sims 4 sex mods out there is relatively PG - while you'll find features listed here that wouldn't fly on Neopets, there's nothing as explicit as the stuff you hear about from Second Life. There are naughtier mods out there if you want to find them, though. RELATED LINKS: Best Sims 4 mods, Best Sims 4 sex mods, Play The Sims 4 |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 12:20 PM  The official Valve Steam Deck dock is a sought-after accessory, and fans have been hoping to get hold of it since the handheld PC's debut. Now, the wait seems to be coming to an end, as the accessory has been sighted at this year's Tokyo Game Show. The dock was originally due to arrive late Spring, and while there are great alternatives out there, some of you are still holding out for the "real" thing. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 12:25 PM  Otherwise known as Artificial Island, Tower of Fantasy 1.5 is the first major update for the global version of Hotta Studio's anime game since launch – and it's a big one. Not only do Wanderers get a new addition to the Tower of Fantasy map to explore, but the brand-new home system feature ensures a place to rest your wandering feet at the end of the day. What's more, the Tower of Fantasy Claudia banner heralds the global release of the simulacrum of the same name, which is sure to shake up your current team composition. The mysterious Artificial Island is billed by Hotta Studio as an uncharted wonderland, but we've got everything you can expect from Tower of Fantasy 1.5. Without further ado, here's everything we know about the update, including the debut of eight-man raids. RELATED LINKS: Tower of Fantasy codes, Tower of Fantasy characters, How to level up in Tower of Fantasy |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 12:14 PM  Want to know about the new Warzone 2 Gulag? One of the key parts of the original Call of Duty Warzone is what happens when you bite the bullet. Instead of being immediately eliminated like in most battle royale games, you're thrown into a small map with one other player and tasked with fighting with them to the death. If you succeed, you return to the action, but failure will result in a game over. A recent blog post on the Call of Duty website details many different mechanics in the upcoming FPS game. This includes the brand new Al Mazrah Warzone 2 map and all of the changes to the Warzone 2 Gulag. Key differences, such as the fact it's a 2v2 match taking place in a multi-level arena, will affect how you will play this ruthless mini-game and what equipment you have on you when you return to the battlefield. |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 12:16 PM  Genshin Impact banners adhere to a pretty regular schedule. Each update arrives with a new banner (or two) that lasts three weeks, followed by a second phase of banners which also lasts three weeks (barring any delays), at which point a new major update will drop. Wondering what the next Genshin Impact banner is? We never know the exact details until banners are officially announced during the livestreams that precede each update. Occasionally, banners don't stick to the typical schedule - most notably, update 1.3 had three two-week banners, so that Hu Tao's banner didn't cross over with the Chinese New Year. We also know that, for Genshin Impact 3.0 through 3.2 at least, these versions will last five weeks instead of six, so each phase will be shorter. Every limited-time character banner - or Event Wish - contains a five-star character, and three four-star characters with increased drop rates. There's also a Weapon banner - Epitome Invocation - which runs alongside each character banner, which changes weapons every update. Here's everything you need to know about the current and upcoming Genshin Impact banners. RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 12:03 PM  With both the Warzone 2 release date and Modern Warfare 2 coming in the next few months, we have everything you need to know about the new iteration of the Call of Duty battle royale, when you can drop in, and what will be awaiting you. Thanks to the Modern Warfare 2 open beta and new information about the content we can expect in the upcoming COD FPS game, we are also getting more details about Warzone 2.0. Here's what we know about it's own content, the new Warzone map, and its official release date. |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 12:02 PM  The four playable Gotham Knights characters arrive in the city at a time when Batman is dead and Gotham needs new heroes. In the wake of his demise, this team of extended Bat family members have rallied together to protect Gotham City in this open-world game. The four playable characters that make up the family are Batgirl, Robin, Nightwing, and Red Hood, and they're tasked with saving the city from a wave of new crime. With the Gotham Knights release date quickly approaching, we'll delve into each character including their unique playstyle and abilities as well as their chosen weaponry. And, according to an exclusive behind-the-scenes look, community manager Pauline Zampolini says, "The team put a lot of effort into making every character really special with emotional ways to react to situations. Every character has its own path." Let's take a look at what that means. RELATED LINKS: The best superhero games on PC, The best RPGs on PC, What if Batman: Arkham Knight 2 had happened? |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 11:55 AM  This new Genshin Impact leak suggests that the Dendro Hypostasis will be entering Teyvat as a normal boss in the anime RPG game. Once it arrives, the green cube will complete the elemental set, as there will be a Hypostasis for each of the current elements in the game. RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 11:57 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, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 11:45 AM  Excited to find out who made it onto the Street Fighter 6 roster? The Street Fighter 6 release date is pencilled in for 2023, so there's plenty of time for more characters to be revealed. Looking back to older games in the series, Street Fighter 4 launched with 25 characters, but the lacklustre Street Fighter 5 featured just 16 characters on day one. Capcom appears to be learning from its past mistakes, so we're hoping for a large roster this time around. In a surprising turn of events, Capcom has announced every character joining the Street Fighter 6 roster ahead of the game's launch next year at TGS 2022. RELATED LINKS: Street Fighter 6 roster , Best fighting games on PC |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 12:03 PM  The Tower of Fantasy Claudia simulacra is now available, having arrived as part of the Tower of Fantasy 1.5 Artificial Island update. There are plenty of powerful, high-ranking simulacra already up for grabs as part of the free PC game's gacha system, but Claudia already promises to place highly on our Tower of Fantasy tier list. Armed with her deadly Guren Blade, Claudia's fast-paced melee combat will appeal to anyone looking for a heavy-hitting SSR character to add to their team. It's important to note that, as is typical with most MMORPGs, the current details for Tower of Fantasy Claudia simulacrum may be subject to change, as her abilities may undergo buffs and nerfs for balancing purposes in future. That being said, here are all the details we have for the Tower of Fantasy Claudia simulacrum and her Guren Blade weapon. RELATED LINKS: Tower of Fantasy codes, Tower of Fantasy characters, How to level up in Tower of Fantasy |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 11:29 AM  Intel just announced plans to retire Pentium and Celeron – two iconic CPU brands that first arrived back in the '90s. While both longstanding labels will depart in Q1 2023, the tech giant says it'll implement a replacement that'll simplfy its entry-level range. RELATED LINKS: Arc Alchemist GPUs - everything we know, Raptor Lake CPUs - everything we know, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 12:19 PM  Want to know more about the Warzone 2 map? Activision's Call of Duty: Next event gave us our first look at Warzone 2, including a detailed view of the new map, Al Mazrah. Set in the fictional country of the Republic of Adal, Al Mazrah's metropolitan area plays a huge role in Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2. If you haven't been keeping up to date with the Modern Warfare 2 release date, you might be surprised to know that the developers want to unify the Call of Duty experience. This means any story beats and engine upgrades in Modern Warfare 2 also apply to Warzone 2. Huge upgrades have been made to vehicles, the AI, and water, so you can expect to see these changes reflected in the battle royale game. |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 11:24 AM  Uncertain how to get to Artificial Island in Tower of Fantasy? The new zone may take centre stage in the Tower of Fantasy 1.5 update, but that doesn't mean reaching it is plain sailing. First and foremost, only Wanderers level 50 and above are eligible to accept the mission that takes you to the island. If you're a little short on levels, take a look at our Tower of Fantasy leveling guide – as well as our Tower of Fantasy guide for beginners – for an array of helpful tips to help you climb those levels quickly. Additionally, you must have reached chapter two of the Tower of Fantasy story before you can get to Artificial Island. It's highly likely that you've met this condition, but if you've lost the narrative thread, select the story tab from your terminal menu to see the next steps you must take on your journey in order to complete chapter one. RELATED LINKS: Tower of Fantasy codes, Tower of Fantasy characters, How to level up in Tower of Fantasy |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 11:14 AM  The Harley Quinn in Gotham Knights is very different from the maniacal yet adorable persona that we've fallen in love with over the years, and Warner Bros Montréal have shone a bat-shaped spotlight on why it chose this iteration of Harley for the RPG game. RELATED LINKS: The best superhero games on PC, The best RPGs on PC, What if Batman: Arkham Knight 2 had happened? |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 10:36 AM  GTA 5 eCola fans have officially won the latest GTA Online Crew contest, and been thusly rewarded by Rockstar Games, but as the multiplayer sandbox begins to wind down ahead of GTA 6, it looks like the real winners here could be the green-suited Sprunk stans. RELATED LINKS: GTA 5 mods, GTA 6, Buy GTA V |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 11:36 AM  The Modern Warfare 2 open beta is upon us, with PC players able to join in the fun any day now. We've got all the details on how to join and what to expect when it launches. With both Warzone 2.0 and the Modern Warfare 2 release date quickly approaching, the anticipation for the upcoming FPS game grows and, thanks to the beta, you can get your hands on the shooter ahead of time and test out new MWII maps, modes, and mechanics. We know that the Modern Warfare 2 beta is rolling out in stages, with the first weekend launching as a PlayStation exclusive. PC and Xbox players can then join them the following week, with crossplay available. Whether you're waiting to play on PC or console, everything you need to know is detailed below, including details pertaining to Warzone 2.0. RELATED LINKS: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 aims to kick off a "new era", Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, maps, and more, All the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 guns revealed so far |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 10:11 AM  Renders of a Galax RTX 4000 GPU have emerged, and the leak suggests a new Serious Gaming model is on the way. The news follows a teaser from the company that hints at the same, but the additional visual evidence provides an actual glimpse at the custom graphics card and its aesthetic. RELATED LINKS: RTX 4000 - everything we know, GeForce Now RTX 3080 review, Best graphics card |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 9:48 AM  The PUBG 19.2 patch notes outline a variety of changes to the battle royale's animation and weather systems, as well as new weapon attachments, alterations to Deston, and a litany of vehicles designed in collaboration with supercar and F1 manufacturer McLaren. RELATED LINKS: Best battle royale games, Best PUBG weapons and guns, Best PC games you can play on mobile |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 10:06 AM  Crusader Kings-like MOBA, Warlander, will be anything but pay to win, Toylogic claims. Instead, it's designed to focus on skins and other non-essential cosmetics that simply enhance the MOBA's in-game experience instead of altering the very fabric of its combat and levelling. RELATED LINKS: Best MOBA game, Best multiplayer games, Best free games on PC |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 9:19 AM  Controversial Valorant map Pearl was added into the hit FPS game's rotation back in June 2022. Lisbon, Portugal, provided a beautiful locale for visual design, rocking an overall blue tone, and players instantly loved the creativity the map brought to Valorant.
RELATED LINKS: Valorant characters: all agents and abilities, Valorant tier list, Valorant crosshair codes |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 9:16 AM  Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty certainly knows how to make a first impression. A lovechild of Fumihiko Yasuda and Masaaki Yamagiwa – of Nioh and Bloodborne fame, respectively – its recent gameplay trailer left the nethers of die-hard soulslike fans well and truly quivering. Since then, there's been a lot of chatter about how much Wo Long is likely to resemble Team Ninja's Nioh, FromSoftware's Sekiro, and even Koei Tecmo's Dynasty Warriors. Our first impression of Wo Long's public demo promises to put all that speculation to rest. Wo Long is set in China during the Three Kingdoms period, and follows the journey of a nameless militia soldier simply fighting to survive. It's a time period that's been featured in many games before, but its large-scale turbulence and localised conflict is a fitting backdrop for a soulslike. However, it's unclear what degree of historicity we can anticipate. Wo Long is a dark fantasy, where demons roam the land and you can summon divine beasts to do your bidding. As far as the demo is concerned, its setting serves as an anchor for Wo Long's aesthetic and tone, much like Nioh and Sekiro utilise the Sengoku period. RELATED LINKS: Best RPG games, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is The Witcher meets Sekiro |
PCGamesN Friday, September 16, 2022 9:06 AM  A good Minecraft map can help inspire you to build something incredible like a sprawling cityscape, or it can help you learn something important like the free map about the Nobel Peace Prize winners. It's this variety that helps make Minecraft one of the best sandbox games, and this latest map is also a celebration. RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 16, 2022 12:22 PM  Man, I was worried this week. I've had a string of possible reports that were all disappointingly tepid. Then I played Trail Out, a chaotic crash-and-ram racing game with, for some reason, a story mode about a former stunt driver who is very much some guy. I'm still not sure if he's talking to himself, through the fourth wall, or to his dog. His best friend wears a gas mask and lifts weights in the junkyard without breaking eye contact. The racing is very solid, but more importantly it has character. Odd, odd character. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 16, 2022 12:13 PM  EGX, the games show organised by our corporate siblings, returns to London next week and we're returning with it. Once again, we're bringing a load of games with strange and interesting custom controllers or unique physical experiences. Pool on a bendy table! A game about growing a plant by directing light! Morse code! The many buttons of Tenya Wanya Teens! Something involving neckties? You'll find these and more at RPS Future Of Play during EGX London, running September 22-25th. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 16, 2022 11:44 AM  Free to play MMO action RPG Lost Ark is getting a round in today, as the game's Arktoberfest event begins. An in-game celebration of all things Bavarian that's riffing on the actual Oktoberfest, Arktoberfest runs until October 3rd. It'll bring themed festival foods to the game, along with some staggeringly well-balanced beer steins. Arktoberfest is the first big event to come to Lost Ark in the West that wasn't in the original Korean and Russian version of the game. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 16, 2022 11:37 AM  The Steam Deck's Asia release has taken it to the Tokyo Game Show, following a solo launch event that included several surviving Steam Deck prototypes. In my report on the latter I made some passing references to a novelty oversized Deck that Valve were building for their TGS booth, completely unaware of how often I'd find myself admiring it a few days later. See, the Steam Deck booth at TGS, from the towering scale model to the weirdly impressive elegance of its logistics, might be the finest event booth I've ever seen. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 16, 2022 8:33 AM  Clearly in direct response to that one moan I had about the lack of reliable GeForce RTX 40 series info, Nvidia are now teasing what's very likely a launch event for their next generation of GPUs. The official Nvidia GeForce Twitter account has been vagueposting about something called #ProjectBeyond, starting with a coded image on September 8th and more recently listing a date and time: 8am PDT (4pm BST) on September 20th. Given it's about time in Nvidia's preferred biannual cycle for a new graphics card generation, and it being the GeForce account rather than one of Nvidia's non-gaming brands, and Nvidia also dropping the cryptic stuff and just straight-up confirming a "GeForce Beyond" show on the 20th, you can bet your sweet memory bus that September 20th will see some kind of RTX GPU announcement. The RTX 30 series, which has contributed most of the past two years' best graphics cards, will finally begin its journey into semi-retirement. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 16, 2022 8:32 AM  Yesterday at the Tokyo Games Show, Capcom formally announced the addition of Ken, Blanka, E.Honda and Dhalsim to the Street Fighter 6 roster. Technically, none of this should come as a surprise. Not only are they all Street Fighter faithfuls, but pretty much the entire cast list got leaked back in June thanks to some rogue character art. One thing that has been pleasantly surprising, however, is learning that Ken, pictured in that leaked document as looking rather dishevelled and rocking a bit of a 'sad, middle-aged dad' look, is anything but. Indeed, when I went to play the latest build of Street Fighter 6 at Capcom's UK offices earlier in the week, Ken was absolutely killing it. Rather than suffering from a mid-life crisis, Ken was hauling it across the screen like an absolute battering ram, clearly full of the same mad protein shakes his mate Ryu's been hawking down since their last SF outing, as both of them have gone full-on Redfield Beefcake this time. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 16, 2022 8:09 AM  Beastie-battling action RPG Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is getting a second free update on September 29th. While there's some new monsters to square off against, I feel the most critically important part of the update is the layered weapons system. This gives you the option to unsheathe some truly bizarre weaponry, including something that appears to be a comically huge ear of sweet corn. Witness for yourself by watching the trailer below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 16, 2022 7:54 AM  Hop on your horse and head out for revenge in Card Cowboy, a delightful new indie game you can get for free. Your adventure unfolds by making decisions using cards which represent allies, resources, and events, which often have weird and surprising consequences. Weirdly, the game it most reminds me of is Townscaper: throw pieces together, uncertain what will happen, then be surprised and delighted what the system produces. Like accidentally making your cowboy confess his love for his horse, leading to a fresh new baby horse card in your hand. Oh no. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 16, 2022 7:18 AM  Old-school PlayStation RPG series Suikoden is making a comeback in 2023, with fancier graphics and an extraordinarily long name. Konami announced Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Gate Rune And Dunan Unification Wars at Tokyo Game Show earlier today, and it'll be the series' first time on PC outside of China. You can take a look at the trailer below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 16, 2022 6:08 AM  Capcom have revealed a closed beta weekend for upcoming fighting sequel Street Fighter 6, running from October 7th to 10th. The beta will feature crossplay across Steam and current-gen consoles. How have Capcom chosen to announce this? With a bunch of lads dancing around with boxes on their heads, that's how. Check out the truly bizarre yet swagger-laden trailer below. |
Twinfinite Friday, September 16, 2022 1:53 PM Check out this list of upcoming indie games for various consoles. |
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Siliconera Friday, September 16, 2022 1:00 PM
Momotaro Dentetsu is a popular game that involves local travels and is played by people of all ages in Japan. The travel aspect can also double as a geography lesson, and that inspired Konami to release an educational version of the game. The company revealed Momotaro Dentetsu Education Edition at Tokyo Game Show 2022. Educational institutions in Japan will be able to obtain a copy of the web-based game for free when it launches later this Winter. The browser game will have another frame containing geographic and historical information when players land at specific locations, such as Shibuya and Nagoya Castle. Players can also choose whether they want to play in a specific region map or the entire country. Teachers will be able to visit a backend menu to manage the game's access. Students will have to input a password to access the free game. Teachers can generate the password while setting its validity period and monitoring active sessions. [gallery ids="935831,935830,935829" link="file"] Momotaro Dentetsu is a Monopoly-like game where players aim to become the richest conglomerate by traveling around Japan's train stations and investing in nearby facilities. The latest entry to date—Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban!—launched for Nintendo Switch in Japan in November 2020. The game proved to be a major hit in the country. It reached 2 million units sold in January 2021 and 3 million units as of June 2021. One of the major factors in a Momotaro Dentetsu game is the presence of the Poverty God, which will continuously grant disadvantages to a specific player. The Education Edition will completely remove this character to prevent a drastic disparity in players' funds. Momotaro Dentetsu Education Edition will be available via internet browsers on PCs and tablets in Winter 2022 in Japan. The post Momotaro Dentetsu Education Edition Will Appear for Free in Schools appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, September 16, 2022 12:00 PM
HoYoVerse unveiled a preview trailer for the upcoming Genshin Impact 3.1 update. The update teases the next part of the Traveler's journey through Sumeru, this time focusing on events in the desert areas of Sumeru. Titled "King Deshret and the Three Magi", the update should advance the main story further. Check out the Genshin Impact 3.1 trailer below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2-WKyGTUrM The version 3.0 update opened up the area of the map occupied by Sumeru's dense rainforest, and introduced players to the Akademiya, the ruling administration of the Dendro Archon. The Genshin Impact 3.1 update brings the Traveler into the desert, to meet the Desertfolk, who inhabit the area. In the center of the Sumeru desert is the mausoleum of King Deshret, also known as the Scarlet King, a legendary figure in the history of Sumeru and the Desertfolk. King Deshret once ruled an ancient civilization of the Desertfolk, which had advanced technologies and devices. Now that civilization is gone, but its legacy remains to disrupt events and potentially pose a threat to peace in the region. One definite threat is the presence of two Fatui Harbingers: Scaramouche, and Il Dottore, who are conducting sinister experiments in Sumeru. Check out some screenshots from the update in the gallery. [gallery columns="6" ids="935810,935821,935820,935819,935818,935817,935816,935815,935814,935813,935812,935811" link="file"] The story will involve various Desertfolk characters introduced previously. Genshin Impact 3.1 will see the addition of Candace, Cyno, and Nilou to the playable roster. Candace, a Hydro polearm user, is a descendant of King Deshret. Cyno, an Electro polearm user, is the General Mahamatra. Nilou played a role in the version 3.0 story, and is a Hydro sword-wielder. The update trailer also teased upcoming events and content additions, like the Aeonblight Drake boss enemy. The Weinlesefest will also bring Travelers back to Mondstadt to celebrate a wine festival in the Anemo Archon's name. Other events teased include the return of Hyakunin Ikki, Wind Chaser, and the Star-Seeker's Sojourn. Genshin Impact is available on iOS, Android, PS4, PS5, and PC. The post Genshin Impact 3.1 Trailer Teases Conflict in the Desert appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, September 16, 2022 11:15 AM
Rabbit & Bear Studios' Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes TGS trailer opens with the cliffhanger that closed its last trailer from Gamescom: A twilight battle on a big ol' bridge. It also reveals some more gameplay and story footage, as well as teasing the game's voice cast. Check out the trailer below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW-vRt9iWnA The footage is mix of new cutscenes and some battle sequences seen in previous trailers. An exchange between protagonists Nowa (played by Gakuto Kajiwara) and Seign (played by Kenji Akabane) opens the duel. Though rather than a gameplay mechanic, this particular engagement appears to play out as a cutscene, with Nowa retreating off the bridge. The game takes place in the land of Allraan, a place of many nations and cultures. The Galdean Empire has mastered magic using rune-lenses, and used its technological superiority to expand aggressively. Nowa, a guard from a remote village, throws himself into conflict with the Empire, which seeks an artifact that will further cement its rule. By chance he meets an imperial officer named Seign, and the two become friends. The Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes TGS trailer also trumpets key features from the game, which bills itself as a spiritual successor of sorts to the beloved Suikoden franchise. Things like its cast of over 100 unique characters, as well as its visual style and battle system, are conscious callbacks to that legacy. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is in development for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC sometime in 2023. The post Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes TGS Trailer Goes to Battle on a Big Bridge appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, September 16, 2022 10:00 AM
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is playable on the show floor at TGS 2022, and as of today, it's also playable on your PS5 or Xbox Series console. Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja announced that a limited-time playable Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty demo is now available on the PlayStation Network and Microsoft Store. There's a catch, though: The demo is only accessible until September 26, 2022, giving you about ten days to give their Chinese history-themed action-RPG. You can check out the demo at this link for PS5, and at this page for Xbox Series consoles. While you wait, you can check out this gameplay walkthrough and tutorial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tddlkEeetPc The Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty demo tutorial covers general mechanics, character creation, and the selection of a player's "Phase", an elemental attribute that corresponds to your preferred playstyle. Phase selection can determine your starting stats, magical abilities, and initial equipment. Players can level up their characters at banners, which function as safe points to regroup and mark progress. The tutorial video also covers tips and tricks, emphasizing techniques like deflecting attacks, stealth strikes, and weapon types like the straight saber and glaive. Wo Long is set in a fictionalized version of Three Kingdoms-era China. The land has been overrun by demonic corruption, and you play a warrior fighting to survive and defeat those behind the infestation. It's coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC in 2023. The demo is live now, and will be accessible until September 26, 2022. The post You Have Until September 26th to Try the Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Demo appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, September 16, 2022 9:30 AM
HoYoVerse had a surprise for fans during its Genshin Impact version 3.1 preview stream event: A Genshin Impact anime series. The company announced that it is working with Japanese anime studio Ufotable on an animated series based on the game. The project was introduced with a concept trailer showing three minutes of Genshin Impact anime. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdKay6bhIMg The Genshin Impact anime concept trailer begins in a forest, and with everyone's favorite emergency ration, Paimon. From there, images of Teyvat scenery, including Mondstadt, Dragonspine, Barbatos' Archon Statue, and the protagonists Lumine and Aether standing together followed. HoYoVerse calls it a "long-term project", which means fans shouldn't expect something anytime soon, but also that its work with Ufotable isn't intended to be a short-term fling. This could signal its intent for multiple projects over a long period of time. Perhaps over time it could be a relationship similar to the one Ufotable holds with Aniplex and Type-Moon for Fate franchise anime adaptations, or the way Studio Pierrot has animated many Shonen Jump manga series. HoYoVerse isn't the first non-Japanese developer to seek out Japanese anime expertise for its projects. Until it established Yostar Pictures, Azur Lane and Arknights publisher Yostar used Japan-based studios to create animated promos for its games. And this week, CD Projekt Red and Studio Trigger launched Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, an anime series based on the world of Cyberpunk 2077. HoYoVerse itself produces its own in-house animation. The latest Honkai Impact 3rd animated short was produced by MiHoYo Animation and Wonderium. A Genshin Impact anime project is in development, with no specified date or distribution channel. The game is available on iOS, Android, PS4, PS5, and PC. The post Genshin Impact Anime Project is in Development With Ufotable appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, September 16, 2022 8:30 AM
The TGS 2022 Koei Tecmo stream brought with it a dose of Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & The Secret Key gameplay and new details. Though Ryza 3 was first announced in streams prior, Koei Tecmo's event had a few more details to share, particularly about some bonuses players can expect when they buy the game next year. The stream showcased a previously shown 7-minute chunk of gameplay and system explanations. You can check it out at this link, but a new trailer introduced Bos Brunnen, who is new to Atelier fans but an old friend to Ryza. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7Sg3LCFTMU Atelier Ryza 3 has the largest playable cast in the trilogy, consisting of eleven selectable companions for Ryza herself. The cast is made up of friends from previous games, in addition to key characters with a role to play in Ryza's final adventure. This adventure takes place one of the largest game worlds in the Atelier series. Multiple maps are connected together to form large regions with distinct means of traversal. The battle system in Atelier Ryza 3 will also involve "keys" as a major element. Ryza can obtain them from landmarks, battle, and other activities. They can be used like items for everything from battle to exploration to alchemy itself. The gameplay demo showed characters using keys to obtain new power, and even fire them off like projectiles at enemies. Atelier Ryza 3 will also come with various bonuses for buyers. Pre-orders get the "Summer Look" costume pack, showing the characters in slightly dressed-down looks to suit the hot weather.
The game also supports save import from Atelier Ryza 1 and 2, unlocking costumes and other benefits. Players with save data from Atelier Sophie 2 will also unlock a costume to have Ryza cosplay as Sophie.
Finally, a physical Premium Box release will include an art book, Acrylic charm, clear files, and B2-size cloth poster, as well as a code for early access to the "Marine Look of Kurken Shore" costume.
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & The Secret Key launches on PS4, PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch on February 23, 2023. The post Atelier Ryza 3 Character Bos Brunnen is Ryza's Childhood Friend appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, September 16, 2022 7:00 AM
Square Enix shed some more light on Dragon Quest Treasures with a new trailer from the 2022 Tokyo Game Show lineup. The new trailer lays out the basics of this "Treasure Life RPG" story, with new footage of gameplay as well. Check it out below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPtw7p9qH7g Dragon Quest Treasures stars two siblings, Mia and Erik, who live on a Viking longship and long for some real adventure. A chance meeting with a pair of unusual creatures named Porcus and Purrsula leaves them stranded in a mysterious new world: Draconia. This legendary world is brimming with treasures, danger, and the adventure that the siblings desired with all their hearts. Dragon Quest Treasures is an RPG but is oriented around exploration, treasure-hunting, and befriending many monsters from across the Dragon Quest canon. Erik and Mia and recruit, tame, and ally with various monsters to surmount the challenges of Draconia in search of exotic riches. The trailer shows the siblings employing their monster pals in inventive ways, like gliding, riding, and even using a slime to jump up the side of a sheer cliff. Monsters won't always be easy to recruit to the crew, though. Sometimes they'll want items or favors. Some special monsters will have unique requirements and abilities and prove more of a challenge to add to the lineup. The game releases globally on the Nintendo Switch on December 9, 2022. The post Erik and Mia Scrap for Riches in a New Dragon Quest Treasures Trailer appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, September 16, 2022 6:00 AM
During the Capcom Online Program at TGS 2022, Capcom showed off a new trailer confirming the inclusions of Dhalsim, Blanka, E. Honda, and Ken for Street Fighter 6. The video also details the three main modes of the game: World Tour, Fighting Ground, and Battle Hub. World Tour will be a story mode, whereas Fighting Ground and Battle Hub are more PvP oriented. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmbIZ4nBxzE The World Tour mode is Street Fighter 6's story mode, but it follows the story of your player-created avatar. You can customize your look, as well as battle NPCs to learn new skills. For example, you can learn Chun-Li's Spinning Bird Kick from her. You can challenge random World Tour opponents and instantly enter a battle screen. Meanwhile, the Battle Hub is an online lobby area. There will also be online tournaments to participate in from here. Members of the Battle Hub can watch matches, and for those feeling nostalgic, there is a Game Center to play retro games such as Street Fighter II and Final Fight. The third mode, Fighting Ground, has Extreme Battles. These will allow you to add in Gimmicks and Rules. Rules will change up victory conditions, while Gimmicks add in random occurrences to change up a match. An example of a Gimmick is a bull that will occasionally run in, forcing players to avoid it. Finally, the trailer introduces Ken, Blanka, Dhalsim, and E. Honda, who will return in Street Fighter 6. In the trailer, we can see that all four of them have kept their trademark moves and signature skill sets, but with some new additions to their repertoire. Blanka will be able to use Blanka-chan Bombs, whereas E. Honda has a new Sumo Dash. Street Fighter 6 is in development for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC. It will come out in 2023. A closed beta has opened up applications. The post Dhalsim, Blanka, E. Honda, Ken Confirmed For Street Fighter 6 appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, September 16, 2022 9:30 AM  If you've been looking forward to guiding the Straw Hat Pirates through turn-based battles, your day is about to get a little brighter. One Piece Odyssey, Bandai Namco's upcoming turn-based RPG based on the venerable manga franchise, has finally gotten a release date. The game is launching January 12, 2023, so there's a good third of a year to go, but at least we know exactly how much longer the wait will be. Personally, I'm very much curious to play the game for myself. I hope it does a good job of adapting the series' over-the-top battles in turn-based form. One Piece Odyssey isn't a retelling of any part of the manga, and instead focuses on an original story where the crew gets stranded on an island completely surrounded by storms. The game kicks off with Luffy by his lonesome. At least until he comes across the other Straw Hats and they unite to escape from the island for good. The story details are overseen by series creator Eiichiro Oda... |
Gamer Empire Friday, September 16, 2022 12:12 PM I grew up wondering what it would be like to experience being an NFL quarterback. Taking charge of the field, calling plays, and delivering a […] The post Be a Pro Quarterback with NFL PRO ERA on the Meta Quest Platform appeared first on Gamer Empire. It was written by Steve Smith. |
Gamer Empire Friday, September 16, 2022 12:06 PM The three-headed Dodrio is now available on Pokemon Unite (available on iOS, Android, and the Nintendo Switch). This speedster can be yours for 14,000 Aeos […] The post Dodrio Is Now Available in Pokemon Unite! appeared first on Gamer Empire. It was written by Steve Smith. |
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, September 16, 2022 11:00 AM When in doubt, line it up. Pearl is an awesome map for many Sentinel and Controller Agents in VALORANT. Agents such as Brimstone, Viper, Cypher, and even Astra can use their abilities to their full effect on Pearl, thanks to the variety of molly lineups, smoke setups, and traps available on the map. Speaking of […] |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, September 16, 2022 11:09 AM A Steam launch trailer for the games was also released. The post Judgment and Lost Judgment Now available on Steam appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
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MonsterVine Friday, September 16, 2022 12:00 PM SD Gundam Battle Alliance will heavily appeal to Gundam megafans, though it may not have as much reach outside of that sphere. It's a fun, if repetitive, beat-em-up that looks slick and features plenty of fanservice – just don't expect anything beyond that. SD Gundam Battle Alliance Developer: ARTDINK Price: $30 Platform: PS4, PS5 (reviewed), […] |