Kotaku Tuesday, November 1, 2022 7:40 PM  Dwarf Fortress is a game that over the last two decades has been both misunderstood and perhaps overly understood, a seemingly-impenetrable exercise in crafting, survival and terrible visuals. And next month, a very different Dwarf Fortress will be made available on Steam. |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 1, 2022 6:35 PM  Embracer Group is hitting both gamers and its developers with a one-two punch today with the announcement that it is shutting down Onoma. |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 1, 2022 4:50 PM  Call of Duty is a grind, and Modern Warfare 2 is no exception. The latest entry in the hit war crime simulator series is full of passes to rank up and boondoggles to unlock. Want to play with a fully customized M4? It's gonna take a while. Fortunately, players have discovered an incredibly lucrative weapon XP farm to… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 1, 2022 3:50 PM  Someone at HBO Max made an oopsie today by accidentally publishing the release date for when The Last of Us' found-family duo of murder papa and cub Joel and Ellie will hit our TV screens next year. |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 1, 2022 2:50 PM  It's November, and people are scrambling to figure out their game of the year picks. God Of War Ragnarök's release looms before them like they're ants in a terrarium. It's getting ready to swoop in. |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 1, 2022 1:20 PM  God of War is rolling out its marketing campaign for its impending release, and in this one, Ben Stiller has started a father-child support group. I can see what they're going for here: At their core, modern God of Wars are about a dysfunctional father-son relationship. And...LeBron James and John Travolta are bald… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 1, 2022 12:16 PM  The summer of 2022 was one for the record books. Wildfires raged across North America and Europe, tens of thousands died in brutal heatwaves, water in reservoirs dried up revealing bodies long forgotten, and flooding displaced millions. All of this is awful, and it seems likely that it will only get worse if nothing… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 1, 2022 12:10 PM  Rick and Morty is a massively popular series. Every time I have to accept this reality, it's like having to confront my own mortality. It's surreal, it's vaguely unpleasant, but I'm a better person for it afterwards (I think). Anyway, here's how to get Pickle Rick as a cosmetic in Fortnite. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 1, 2022 5:05 PM  Cars in Night City work on a pretty straightforward principle: you press forward, and they go. However, you can add some nuance to this with a set of Cyberpunk 2077 vehicle mods that inject a truckload of math into the way vehicles accelerate and handle, giving the Top Gear treatment to the sci-fi RPG game. RELATED LINKS: Cyberpunk 2077 review, Cyberpunk 2077 lore & universe, Buy Cyberpunk 2077 |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 1, 2022 3:46 PM  Swedish holding company The Embracer Group has shut down one of the three studios it purchased earlier this year from Japanese publisher Square Enix, according to a new report. Hitman: Go developer Onoma, formerly known as Square Enix Montreal, is set to close, with some of its 150 employees shifting to work at Eidos Montreal. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 1, 2022 3:29 PM  Want to know more about the Tekken 8 release date? One of the biggest fighting games in the world, Tekken 7 was the most impressive game in the series to date, so it's no surprise that fans are excited to see what the developers have in store for the next entry. During September's Sony State of Play, Tekken fans were pleasantly surprised with the shock reveal that Tekken 8 was in development, with a trailer premiering showcasing gameplay in the new game engine. Now the game is confirmed to be in development, here's everything we know about the Tekken 8 release date, trailers, gameplay, story, and more so far. RELATED LINKS: The best fighting games on PC, The best multiplayer games, The best PC games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 1, 2022 3:37 PM  FM23 wonderkids aren't your average young player, they're the cream of the crop. While still younger than 21, they often have the current ability to compete with the average top division player and have a potential so high that it would make any Champions League team blush. However, because of this, they can often cost you tens of millions in the management game, although if you're smart you might be able to pick yourself up a bargain. If you're looking to build a team for the future in FM23 and don't mind developing these players, then you might bag yourself a future club legend. So while you're blitzing through the seasons in your beta save for the football game, we wanted to provide you with a list of some of the best wonderkids in FM23. Whether you're looking for a goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, winger, or striker, we've got you covered with ten of the most promising young talents on the market for each position. However, if you're looking to seriously save some cash, look towards our guide with the best FM23 free agents, or if you're unsure who to manage for your career, read up on the best teams to manage in FM23. RELATED LINKS: Best Football Manager 2023 wonderkids, Best teams to manage in Football Manager 2023, Best football games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 1, 2022 3:03 PM  The best Marvel Snap decks are a combination of Pool 1 cards, along with those unlocked later down the line. However, in the early stages of this card game, not everybody has unlocked enough cards for the absolute best decks, so we've got some options that will suit beginners, alongside some more complex offerings that fit the meta at higher ranks. Whether you're looking for the Kazoo decklist in this free PC game (and mobile, if you want to play on the go), you've just unlocked Pool 2 so want to know what the best cards are, or you fancy a destroy deck for a while, here are all of the best Marvel Snap decks you need to get your hands on. RELATED LINKS: The best card games on PC, The best superhero games, The best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 1, 2022 2:45 PM  Unearthing the best FM23 free agents is a key part of the game, whether your club has little to no budget, or you just love a bargain. Free agents are often ageing legends of the game (the oldest one on a large database is 55), or players who slipped out of football from big academies, so you can often find talent hiding away unattached in the football game. You won't find the games top wonderkids, but there are some real free hidden gems available in Football Manager 2023, who you could even play and then sell on for pure profit. The revamped scouting centre in the management game has made it easier than ever to find free agents. In the 'players in range' section, you can do a new search and sort by unattached or expired contract statuses to find . A simple filter is the 'interested in transfer' checkbox, to give you a list of realistic matches, and then you can sort by the world reputation star filter, or add in extra conditions to sort by, such as international caps, to get a view of what you're looking for. Not sure if they're up to scratch? Offer them a trial over pre-season to get a look at their performances on the pitch. Here are the best FM23 free agents you need to sign. RELATED LINKS: Best Football Manager 2023 wonderkids, Best teams to manage in Football Manager 2023, Best football games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 1, 2022 1:35 PM  The Disney Dreamlight Valley not loading error is causing issues for players of the life game, leaving many stuck on the loading screen. Don't get your hopes up when you see the main menu - it's after selecting 'Continue' or 'New Game' that the error occurs. While Gameloft has addressed the issue on Twitter, announcing they will award free compensation to all of the game's players, there is no official fix at the moment. The error seems to have occurred as part of the latest hotfix, so as if the Forgetting wasn't enough already, it seems more forces have been patched in to keep you out of your Valley. Thankfully, as we have come to expect with these sorts of errors, some workarounds have already been found to help you get back to feeding those adorable animals and cooking your favourite recipes. Read on to find out some methods you can try to fix the Dreamlight Valley not loading error. RELATED LINKS: Best Disney games, Disney Dreamlight Valley guide, Best life sims |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 1, 2022 1:50 PM  Want to know what the Modern Warfare 2 max level is? As you're shooting your way through the ranks in the multiplayer game mode, you may wonder what awaits you when you reach the top, unlocking all of the best Modern Warfare 2 guns, killstreaks and attachments along the way. At this point in time, though, the answer is that there's not a lot to do during the pre-season. The Modern Warfare 2 max level is 55. Reaching this rank is currently the highest level you can achieve, but as soon as the Modern Warfare 2 Season 1 release date rolls around, you can begin earning Prestige levels by reaching level 55 over and over. RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 1, 2022 1:32 PM  In a bizarre twist of events, the Fortnite Herald quests dropped without any warning. These mid-season updates to the popular battle royale game are similar to other free Fortnite skins given away such as Indiana Jones and Superman, unlike the many skins available at a premium price for Fortnite V-bucks in the shop. From now until the Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 5 release date, you can complete Fortnite Herald quests to earn a treasure trove of goodies, including a new harvesting tool, spray, and back bling styles among many others. Perhaps the most attractive reward is the Herald's skin and Burning Ember cloak variant. RELATED LINKS: Fortnite Refer a Friend, Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 speculation, Fortnite Dragon Ball event details |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 1, 2022 1:22 PM  The FM23 real name fix is a long-standing tradition for regular players of the football game. The real names for some clubs and competitions have been replaced by similar, but obviously incorrect names, such as 'Man UFC' in the 'English Premier Division', or every club in Brazil being replaced by three-letter abbreviations in the management game. Thankfully, there is a solution to this, and it's incredibly easy to set up. Here's what you need to know about how to install the Football Manager 2023 real name fix, so you can pick one of the best teams to manage and take them to success amongst properly named clubs. RELATED LINKS: Best Football Manager 2023 wonderkids, Best teams to manage in Football Manager 2023, Best football games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 1, 2022 2:00 PM  The League of Legends patch notes for the 12.21 update are focused around the MOBA's newest champion, K'Sante, the Pride of Nazumah. He debuts with the new Empyrean skins, as well as some much needed buffs and nerfs to champions like Miss Fortune, Blitzcrank, and Corki. RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends preseason 23, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 1, 2022 1:17 PM  Looking for the perfect class setup and best Modern Warfare 2 Lockwood 300 loadout? This powerful shotgun has been compared to the 725 from the 2019 Modern Warfare, so, does it live up to the hype? If built properly, the Lockwood 300 can do some real damage and is one of the best shotguns in Modern Warfare 2, capable of a one-shot kill, here's how to create the ideal setup. RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 1, 2022 12:36 PM  Asymmetric multiplayer horror game Killer Klowns: From Outer Space was one of our unexpected favourites from this year's Gamescom, and a new trailer demonstrates how true it's staying to the aesthetics of the original 1988 movie. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 1, 2022 12:17 PM  Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 are still distant dreams, but while we wait for further news on the next big Bethesda RPG game, courtesy of the Starfield release date, we can't help agreeing with recent sentiments on the Fallout Reddit that perhaps the Oblivion and Skyrim developer taking its sweet time is actually a good thing. RELATED LINKS: Fallout 5 news, Fallout 76 release date, Elder Scrolls 6 news |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 1, 2022 12:17 PM  The new Dead by Daylight killer update Forged in Fog has been revealed, and it will add a new killer, survivor, and map to the asymmetrical multiplayer game from Behaviour Interactive. The Dead by Daylight update release date has also been confirmed, and it's incredibly soon. RELATED LINKS: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, Hooked on You: A DBD Dating Sim gameplay review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 1, 2022 12:05 PM  If you're looking for the best Modern Warfare 2 STB 556 loadout, you've come to the right place. This deceptively powerful assault rifle is capable of dishing out some serious damage at both mid to long-range. Its base stats trend high for damage and recoil control, and its accuracy, mobility, and handling are nothing to sniff at. In fact, the STB 556 is so good that you must be level 41 before you can unlock it. If you're a few levels off, our guide on how to level up fast in Modern Warfare 2 is guaranteed to get you over that threshold, while our best Modern Warfare 2 loadouts for the M4 and M16 will help tide you over in the meantime. Once you've unlocked it, our best Modern Warfare 2 STB 556 loadout delves into which components you should prioritise in the Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith system. The STB 556 is an extraordinarily versatile weapon, and it's hard to go wrong when it comes to crafting your loadout. However, the best loadout plays to the STB 556's strengths, prioritising handling so that you can keep the enemy in your sights while taking full advantage of its firepower, and our Modern Warfare 2 STB 556 loadout aims to do just that. RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 1, 2022 12:02 PM  Fortnite NPC locations change every season, and more are adding during the season, so it's useful to know where you can find current characters in Chapter 3, Season 4: Paradise. There are a few reasons you might want to find an NPC in the battle royale game, whether that's hiring some help, finding a rare Fortnite weapon, or simply getting yourself out of trouble. While some Fortnite NPCs stay put, others might be on rotation, so be sure to double check below if there's a particular character you'd like to see. With Fortnitemares over, and Darth Vader back on the map, there's some new hostile NPCs to defeat, but if you're looking for someone a little more friendly, we have every Fortnite NPC location marked on a map, as well as a list of all of the special items or services you can buy. RELATED LINKS: Fortnite Refer a Friend, Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 speculation, Fortnite Dragon Ball event details |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 1, 2022 12:04 PM  Diablo creator and king of all things dungeon crawler David Brevik tells PCGamesN that he wouldn't have taken the same approach to the iconic action RPG game series as Activision Blizzard has, but that the company's new hellish IPs are still something to be excited about. RELATED LINKS: Best games like Diablo, Best RPG games on PC |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 1, 2022 7:12 PM  Streaming service Netflix have acquired Spry Fox, the developers of Alphabear and Cozy Grove. Spry Fox say that all their existing games will remain available on their current platforms and the studio are continuing to work on Cozy Grove 2 and "a larger, non-violent MMO." |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 1, 2022 6:35 PM  Look, everyone needs a flash drive. These things used to be the new hotness, back before email and cloud storage made them a bit irrelevant, but it's still jolly useful to have one on hand to install (or recover) an OS, play (legally) downloaded videos on your TV or just bring your presentation in without worrying about something going wrong. So: the SanDisk 32GB Ultra Flair flash drive is down to £5 on Amazon after a ~40% discount. If you've not got a good, fast USB drive, then why not pick this one up while it's on sale? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 1, 2022 6:15 PM  Wanna know something cool? You can pick up Intel's cheapest 12th-gen Core processor for £105 after a discount at CCL, with the Core i3 12100F offering incredible performance for this kind of money. It's able to outmatch some classic great value gaming CPUs, like the Ryzen 5 3600X and Core i5 11400F, and even comes close to the powerful (and more expensive) Core i5 11600K. All this with PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 support, given the right motherboard - and this is a surprisingly great way to jump on 12th-gen, while leaving plenty of space to upgrade to a higher tier CPU down the road. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 1, 2022 6:11 PM  Hideo Kojima continues to tease his next project. This time it's with a new image showing actress Shioli Kutsuna with the words "Where am I?" written over it. It comes a month after a previous tease which confirmed the actress Elle Fanning was involved. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 1, 2022 5:38 PM  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 players have lost the ability to play the game via Steam's Family Sharing feature, just days after release. The feature was switched off in an update deployed yesterday without warning or communication from Activision. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 1, 2022 5:05 PM  The developers of Hitman Go, Lara Croft Go and Deus Ex Go are shutting down. Onoma, previously known as Square Enix Montreal, were acquired by Embracer in August alongside Square Enix's other western development studios. Some staff will be transferred to another acquired studio, Eidos Montreal, sources told Bloomberg (registration required). |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 1, 2022 1:04 PM  Halloween might be over, but island farming sim Coral Island appears to have generated a doppelganger on social media that has a hankering for NFTs. Coral Island's developers Stairway Games have brought attention to the scam account, which uses the real game's logo and key art but adds an extra web3 cryptobro twist by linking itself to the GameFi blockchain gaming platform. Stairway, as you would, are calling shenanigans. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 1, 2022 1:00 PM  I knew I was always going to love Slipways from the moment I first saw it. That's a fairly rare thing for me. Enough games have failed to deliver on their promises over the years that I've learnt to be cautious for the most part. But I let my guard down with Slipways, because the premise was so simple. Simple, and beautiful. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 1, 2022 12:42 PM  As November 25th heaves into view, it may be time to turn your attention too… nyuhhh, something you were literally already looking at. The best early Black Friday gaming monitor deals are growing in number, so if you've been squinting at blurry, dark approximations of what you think might be your PC games, it's prime time to look into discounted upgrades. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 1, 2022 12:37 PM  A jaded private investigator teams up with her 12-year-old kid detective self to solve a mystery in The Grown-Up Detective Agency, a lovely bit of free interactive fiction. Bell Park doesn't know how or why her perfectly precocious child self is here, now, but who better to help crack a case involving her former childhood best friend? And who better to offer fresh perspective on her adult life? It's a funny little buddy cop story, and it made my morning. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 1, 2022 12:34 PM  An official deep dive video has confirmed that FIFA 23's Ultimate Team will not get a dedicated World Cup mode during the tournament, which begins on November 20th. Starting with Season 2 on November 11th though, the international football competition is being represented in FUT with plenty of seasonal gubbins instead. The World Cup is, of course, also coming to the main game from November 9th in single-player and online Tournament mode. You can watch the FIFA 23 World Cup deep dive video below. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 1, 2022 7:27 PM Peter Pan with a scary twist sounds truly frightening. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 1, 2022 6:29 PM Electronic Arts is teasing a new IP and sees great potential in deals with Marvel and Koei Tecmo. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 1, 2022 5:33 PM Two new videos about Black Panther: Wakanda Forever came out today. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 1, 2022 5:31 PM While this is a shame, we are hoping the affected employees will be successfully shuffled to other projects in production. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 1, 2022 5:29 PM New Valorant Soulstrife skin has a Halloween theme. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 1, 2022 5:00 PM Use the TAQ-56 Assault Rifle to take down groups of enemies in MW2. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 1, 2022 4:58 PM The M4 assault rifle is an early game beast. Here's what you need to know about the legendary assault rifle. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 1, 2022 4:48 PM Mass Effect Andromeda, airing live on The CW |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 1, 2022 4:29 PM FIFA 23 and live services games are the engine pushing Electronic Arts' financials toward another solid quarter. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 1, 2022 4:10 PM Chainsaw Man has some of the best music in anime. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 1, 2022 3:28 PM We're always interested in reading new manga series. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 1, 2022 3:07 PM It's the start of a new year, and those still playing the iconic battle royale game are likely wondering what the rarest Fortnite skins in 2022 are. Well, we've put together this list of the rarest skins we could find and compiled them all into one handy list. What Is the Most Rare Skin in […] |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 1, 2022 3:07 PM The 4X strategy title coming to the service alongside a big update. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 1, 2022 2:51 PM Come find out how to get and activate double XP in Modern Warfare 2. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 1, 2022 2:13 PM MW2 has beaten the box office openings of Top Gun Maverick and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness combined. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 1, 2022 2:04 PM Keep track of Modern Warfare 2's issues with this Trello board. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 1, 2022 2:00 PM We're pretty excited by the idea of a Last of Us tabletop game. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 1, 2022 1:55 PM World Cup glory is at your fingertips in FIFA 23. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 1, 2022 1:45 PM After over a year of silence, the Blue Reflection JRPG for PC, iOS, and Android is finally coming. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 1, 2022 12:58 PM Here's a guide to finding Lightsabers in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 1, 2022 6:00 PM
French streamer Superzouloux has created a Yu-Gi-Oh 3D battle arena within his very own home. Footage of the arena was shared on Twitter by Jake Lucky. This included a clip demonstrating how the arena works. The footage shows 3D models appearing on camera once a card has been played, similar to how it does in games like Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel. However, it doesn't stop there. Superzouloux also programmed cameras to switch perspectives once the card has been played. This has created an entirely hands-free experience for the streamer, which is demonstrated in the footage. In an extended YouTube video he reveals that he was working on this project for roughly 7 months behind the scenes. He breaks down he process of creating this system. This includes the effort that went into making the 3D models for the cards and the creation of special electronic parts. You can watch footage of Superzouloux's Yu-Gi-Oh 3D battle arena below. It video does feature subtitles, so viewers can read about his process in creating the fully functional arena while watching the clip. [embed]https://twitter.com/JakeSucky/status/1587108409475620867[/embed] For those unable to create their very own Yu-Gi-Oh 3D battle arenas, Konami has released several Yu-Gi-Oh games throughout the years. This includes the mentioned Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, which is a free-to-play title for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, Android, and iOS. The post French Streamer Creates Yu-Gi-Oh 3D Battle Arena in Home appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 1, 2022 5:30 PM
DMM Games announced a closed beta test for its upcoming PC and smartphone game Blue Reflection Sun. A total of 3,000 beta testers will be chosen, with 1,500 testers each for iOS and Android platforms. Beta testing will not occur for the PC version of the game. The closed beta test will take place from December 2-9, 2022 in Japan. Those who wish to participate in the Blue Reflection Sun beta test must fill out an application. Applications are open now and will remain open until November 24, 2022. Testers will be selected through a lottery system, and the winners will be announced on November 30, 2022. First announced in March 2021, Blue Reflection Sun is a part of the Blue Reflection cross-media project. Other parts of the Blue Reflection project include the Blue Reflection: Second Light console game and Blue Reflection Ray animated series. The mobile game is being developed by Gust, best known for the Atelier series, and published by Koei Tecmo Games. A teaser trailer for the game was also uploaded by DMM Games. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obt6DmX4FWY Blue Reflection Sun releases for Android, iOS, and PCs via DMM Games in Japan in Winter 2022. A closed beta test will be held on Android and iOS devices on December 2-9, 2022. The post Blue Reflection Sun Opens Closed Beta Test Applications appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 1, 2022 4:30 PM
North American media news outlet Anime News Network announced Kadokawa will acquire its media business. The news came directly from the website, which featured a statement from both the President of Anime News Network (or ANN) Christopher Macdonald and President of Kadokawa Takeshi Natsuno. The acquisition will finalize sometime by the end of 2023. An amount was not disclosed in the statement. Both parties express excitement regarding the acquisition, with Macdonald stating that "all of ANN's staff remain entirely dedicated to the standards of professional, exhaustive, and editorially independent journalism that ANN is already known for and we believe that Kadokawa's resources will be a great benefit to ANN's journalism and our readers." Any potential immediate changes to Anime News Network were not mentioned in the announcement. Only that Kadokawa believes that the acquisition will "strengthen" Kadokawa's marketing efforts and presence within the North American region. Additionally, Kadokawa also noted that this is an opportunity for Anime News Network to also extend its reach. And to also highlight it's content and community. Anime News Network was founded in 1998. It quickly rose to prominence as one of the outlets providing coverage of Japanese-based media. This has included visual novels, anime, and manga. As mentioned by Macdonald, Anime News Network will continue to be dedicated to independent journalism despite the acquisition of its media business. The post Kadokawa Acquires Anime News Network's Media Business appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 1, 2022 4:00 PM
Game history blog Gaming Alexandria shared details and gameplay footage of The Sacred Pools, a 1996 "erotic thriller" by Sega that was never released. Dylan Mansfield penned a deep dive into the history of the game and its ties to the decline of FMV games in the 1990s. Sega originally planned to release The Sacred Pools in 1997. SegaSoft aimed to publish games for both PC and Sega Saturn, as well as target older audiences. The game first debuted at E3 1996, where it faced a largely negative reaction from the press and onlookers. By the late 1990s, most avid games media and game enthusiasts soured on the prospects of FMV games. The critical drubbing and instability at SegaSoft itself (by 1997 the division would be restructured to focus on online games and the PC market) led Sega to quietly shelve The Sacred Pools. That would've been the end of it, with the game remembered only through brief articles in gaming magazines of the time. However, in May 2022 Gaming Alexandria connected with Joe Cain, a former Sega game tester. Cain put them in contact with David Gray, who had worked as an associate producer on The Sacred Pools and happened to own several CD-ROMs with the game data on them. Gray got the discs, which contained alpha builds for the Sega Saturn, Windows PC, Mac, and PlayStation versions of the game as a parting gift in SegaSoft's waning days. (The division was disbanded in 2000.) Twenty years later, the game was finally copied to digital storage and made available via emulation. Check out some gameplay footage of the Saturn version of The Sacred Pools below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEhqbATj-mA The Sacred Pools begins when the player arrives at an asteroid base and meets a mysterious woman who gives them a potion of some sort to drink. Like many FMV adventures of the time, the footage is shot in first-person view and allows players to explore area, screen by screen. A cursor-based interface allows for the solving of puzzles and manipulation of objects in the environment. The player also has a health bar, that depletes as they take damage from characters attacking them in pre-filmed scenes. The Sacred Pools is available for download from Gaming Alexandria. The post Unreleased Sega Adult Game The Sacred Pools Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 1, 2022 3:30 PM
Capcom shared a Resident Evil Village Gold Edition and The Winters' Expansion survey. The survey itself, while relatively short, will provide participants with a special wallpaper upon competition. Questions in it include gauging interest in the release of a new Resident Evil title and if consumers would purchase an entirely new console to play it. However, a specific Resident Evil game was not mentioned outright. Additionally, the Resident Evil Village Gold Edition and The Winters' Expansion survey asks participants about their history with the series. This includes how many games within the franchise they have played. With the release of Resident Evil Village Gold Edition, several new features have appeared in the game. These include a new "third person" mode, which does exactly as described. Players can now play Resident Evil Village in third-person via it, allowing them to explore the various set pieces in the game in an entirely new way. Alongside the release of Gold Edition, The Winters' Expansion adds a new DLC scenario, Shadow of Rose, which stars Rose Winters. Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil Gold Edition are available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Owners of Resident Evil Village can purchase the Winters' Expansion DLC separately. A demo for Resident Evil Gold Edition is readily available. The post Capcom Releases Resident Evil Village Gold Edition Survey appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 1, 2022 3:00 PM
The joy of Monster Rancher games is happening upon a creature to raise and doing all you can to make them amazing in a certain period of time. Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher is that, but with Ultraman cameos from both massive opponents and the tokusatsu hero himself. That fact might be off-putting, but don't let it scare you off from a pleasant simulation game. While kaiju encounters would be harrowing in any other Ultraman situation, in Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher, these are big buddies and not big baddies. While the Hero of Light (Ultraman) needed to seal them away into disc stones years ago, the people of Latour Island now consider them friends. As a recent graduate of the Breeder Academy, you come to Niesk ready to start raising kaiju. Since your information got lost along the way, a familiar face named Holly acts as your mentor/assistant as you find your footing and unleash monsters upon the island.
From there, Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher tends to follow the series' basic formula. You determine the kaiju's food for the month, as well as if there are any spices on it. This can influence if they fear you or not or are dependent, as well as affect weight. You can talk to them, which can influence things like loyalty and anger. You set the character's schedule each week. Activities can involve a Drill at a location, which will influence stat growth and potentially make an area the kaiju's territory. (If that happens, the character's stat gains will be positively influenced.) You can take part in an Errantry with another trainer you've met. This charges them with raising your character for four weeks for a set fee, with a chance of learning a new technique if you do. If your monster is fatigued, you can send them to rest for a week so they can recover. (This also means they'll have a better chance of succeeding during Drills and Errantries.) You can enter tournaments at the Arena for fame, money, and a chance to meet more breeders. Also, you can head to town to shop or get new kaiju. It's a very chill experience, to be sure. Yes, there is a time limit on each kaiju's "life." They'll only be in their prime for a few in-game years, after which they will retire. When they do, it's time to use the NFC scan, keyword, or code to get a new character. There's also a bit of strategy involved. Each monster has different stats that could be more easily raised, so you need to play to those strengths. However, their anger could rise if you make them do something they dislike. Which, in turn, could cause a rampage. So there's a sense of watching and learning what they like, then using that knowledge to balance behaviors that benefit both your buddy and you. Especially since there are times when you'll suddenly see the difficulty drastically increase between ranks.
The real "action" in the game comes from battles. You can find yourself facing other kaiju in the wild, after running into another tamer, or most often at a tournament for rewards like money, items, and fame. Your character can know up to four techniques. These can each be used only if you have enough guts and are at the correct distance. (Though even if you do meet those criteria, your monster could get "confused" and be unable to react.) That, combined with an accuracy meter, determines if you deal damage. Also, different monsters' traits could determine if certain sorts of attacks get boosts. The winner at the end of the timed fight is determined by percentage of health left. It is never too taxing, but again success comes from knowing what your buddy is best at, taking advantage of situations, and managing stamina. Not to mention also getting cookies via cooking or shopping, so you can get up to three cookie-based abilities to make them stronger. The only thing that could really get to someone in Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher is the pacing. It probably isn't an issue if you're familiar with not only the Monster Rancher series, but character-raising games in general. Your journey is about constantly seeing which monsters are out there and building them up to be better. There's no massive, dramatic goal. I mean sure, you want to rise up through the tournament ranks and meet all the other trainers out there. But this is no race. Someone comes to this kind of game to enjoy the ride and relax. Go through about two years, maybe fuse your monster or find a new one after that, and go through it all again. As long as you know going in that this is not a race and will involve a lot of patience and gradual, grinding investment, you'll be fine.
I will note that I found Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher more entertaining than a typical installment because I went in wanting to know more about Ultraman. So when I'd get a new character via a scan, inputting a name, or entering a code, I would be heading to the internet to learn who they were. I'd wonder if I should try and raise them based on what they were like in the tokusatsu series. I found it more interesting to keep going through additional lifespans because I wanted to see what was next. Especially since it genuinely looks good on the Nintendo Switch and the characters have so much personality. Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher does a good job of infusing Ultraman essence into an established series, all without potentially putting people off of it. Things are handled well, and the kaiju are fun to collect and train even if you aren't aware of their backstories. That said, Monster Rancher is a very part Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher is available for the Nintendo Switch. The post Review: Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher isn't Just for Ultraman Fans appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 1, 2022 2:30 PM
Ahead of their appearance at the Animate Girls Festival (AGF) 2022, MegaHouse showed off the Chainsaw Man Aki and Makima Look Up figures. It took to its official blog to show off first photos of the two characters. It also confirmed that in addition to the event appearance between November 5-6, 2022, pre-orders for the two characters will open in Japan on November 4, 2022. First, here's a look at the two Chainsaw Man figures together. Both Aki and Makima are wearing their Public Safety Devil Hunters uniforms. Each one is sitting with their hands on their knees, looking up at the viewer. However, the head and neck can be moved for the Look Up figure line. This means you can adjust the angle to change their perspective.
A second photo shows examples of the degree of motion possible with the two characters. It is possible to position them so they are looking straight ahead, rather than up, and the figures' heads can be turned or tilted. The Chainsaw Man Denji and Power Look Up figures were previously revealed. Pre-orders are already open for both of them in Japan. Those are expected to debut in April 2023. Pre-orders for the Chainsaw Man Aki and Makima Look Up figures will open in Japan on November 4, 2022, before they appear publicly at AGF 2022. The post Chainsaw Man Makima and Aki Look Up Figures Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 1, 2022 2:00 PM
Sonic is the star of Sonic Frontiers, but a new video helps establish what's going on with Knuckles the Echidna in the game. "Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Divergence" is a six minute animation starring the character. It's a fairly introspective piece establishing his role in the new game as the Master Emerald guardian. Here is the full "Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Divergence" video starring Knuckles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gjszHTDjzo&ab_channel=SonictheHedgehog The short is set on Angel Island, with Knuckles standing guard in front of the Master Emerald. He thinks about why he's responsible for the safety of the animals, forests, and Master Emerald. When he does, he thinks back to his ancestors' attempt to steal it and who even created the Emerald. While Knuckles ponders the island's mysteries, we also see Chao living there and going about their lives. However, when Knuckles finds an odd artifact and new ruin after assisting a Chao, he happens upon a new mystery. It's then that he meets the same sorts of opponents Sonic will fight in the game. This is the second recent story-heavy video to show up for Sonic Frontiers. Back in August 2022, Sega released a new trailer focusing on the game's story. Sonic Frontiers will come to the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC on November 8. The post Sonic Frontiers Prologue Video Stars Knuckles appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 1, 2022 1:30 PM
Two spin-off stories continuing from the conclusion of the Naruto manga debuted in English. Titled Naruto: Sasuke's Story and Naruto: Konoha's Story, the spin-offs check in with some of the series' famed ninja and their adventures after the Fourth Great Ninja War. Both series have their first chapters readable for free on the Shonen Jump and the Manga Plus service [Thanks, ANN!]. Both manga are based on novels written by authors Jun Esaka and Sho Hinata, and published years after the manga's 2014 conclusion. Sho Hinata's Naruto: Konoha's Story - The Steam Ninja Scrolls came out in 2016. Jun Esaka's Naruto: Sasuke's Story - The Uchiha and the Heavenly Stardust was published in 2019. The manga adaptations are being handled by Natsuo Sai and Shingo Kimura, respectively. Naruto: Sasuke's Story follows Sasuke Uchiha, Naruto's teammate, eternal rival, sometime foe, and best friend. As an adult and agent of Konoha, Sasuke has infiltrated an astronomical observatory far from the Land of Fire. There he and Sakura begin an undercover investigation into a deadly conspiracy that could upend the the world balance of power. Naruto: Konoha's Story focuses on a newer, Mirai Sarutobi, who is the granddaughter of the Third Hokage. Taking place around the time of the Naruto manga's last chapter, the series follows Mirai as she escorts two Konoha luminaries: Kakashi, the retired Sixth Hokage, and Might Guy. The pair are on an absolutely secret mission: Get some vacation time! With Naruto taking over as the Seventh Hokage and about to convene a Five Kage Summit, the two old veterans are finally taking some well-deserved relaxation time. Both series are available in English, either from Viz Media's Shonen Jump site, or Shueisha's Manga Plus service. The prose novel edition of Naruto: Sasuke's Story will go on sale from retailers on November 22, 2022. The post Naruto: Sasuke's Story, Naruto: Konoha's Story Manga Launch appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 1, 2022 12:30 PM
The latest FFVII Remake calendar is here for November 2022, and this time Square Enix is tapping Zack Fair to prepare for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. The images feature the iconic image of the character with the Buster Sword. Both PC and mobile versions of the wallpaper are available. Here are the Zack Fair Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion November 2022 calendar images continuing the FFVII Remake trend. This is a recurring image that's been used to promote Crisis Core since the original PlayStation Portable release. The box art featured Zack in this pose with the Buster Sword and black feathers. Spoilers aside, this inclusion is fitting due to Zack's role not only in the compilation of Final Fantasy VII, but also the references in FFVII Remake. The character is an important figure throughout the series, with Crisis Core getting into his history with Aerith, Cloud, Sephiroth, and Shinra as a whole. Past FFVII Remake 2022 calendar images tended to focus on folks from the game. For example, Reno and Rude appeared in the July 2022 image. Yuffie was the star of the one for June 2022. Final Fantasy VII Remake is available for the PlayStation 4, while FFVII Remake Intergrade is out on the PlayStation 5 and PC. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion will release for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on December 13, 2022. The post Next FFVII Remake Wallpaper Features Zack from Crisis Core appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 1, 2022 12:00 PM
Some Vampire Survivors console ports are on the way, as it will debut on the Xbox One and Xbox Series X on November 10, 2022. In addition, people who subscribe to Xbox Game Pass will be able to access the console versions that same day. (The PC version will not be a part of the subscription service.) It will cost $4.99, which is the same price as the original PC release. In Vampire Survivors, players' goal is to stay alive while hordes of enemies assault you. It features bullet-hell elements, as you need to do your best to deal with the onslaught of opponents. When you do fall in battle, you'll be able to use gold you earned to get upgrades that will potentially improve your performance in your next run. Here's a trailer showing the Xbox console port of Vampire Survivors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJQeh6CU24c&ab_channel=poncle Vampire Survivors first showed up on PCs via itch.io in March 2021. A Steam Early Access debut followed in December 2021. Subsequent updates appeared throughout 2022, until it officially launched on PCs in October 2022. The Xbox version is the first console port so far. Vampire Survivors is available for PCs now and will come to the Xbox One and Xbox Series X on November 10, 2022. The post First Vampire Survivors Console Port Brings It to Xbox One and Series X appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 1, 2022 12:00 PM
The new God of War Ragnarok commercial is here, and Sony pulled Ben Stiller, John Travolta, LeBron James, and their children in for a support group in the ad. Stiller leads it as the fathers and their kids discuss being a parent and idolizing Kratos and Atreus' relationship. [Thanks, Entertainment Weekly!] Ben Stiller is leading the group in full God of War Ragnarok attire in the ad, with his son Quin by his side. He dispenses insight to John Travolta, who is there with Ella Travolta, and LeBron James, who is in attendance with Bronny. Stiller notes early on "The God of War dynamic plays out in every parent-child relationship. When that clicked for me, I picked up my Leviathan Axe and felt truly close to my son for the first time." Quin Stiller then responds, "I'm 17." This sets the dynamic for the rest of the video. Here is the full God of War Ragnarok commercial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQH0YK1rGVc&ab_channel=PlayStation Most of the previous God of War Ragnarok videos are more traditional. For example, the September 2022 State of Play trailer released in time for the 2022 Tokyo Game Show focused on the story so far. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfJ4Km46A-0&ab_channel=PlayStation God of War Ragnarok will come to the PS4 and PS5 on November 9, 2022. The game "went gold" at the beginning of October 2022. The post Ben Stiller, John Travolta, and LeBron James Star in God of War Ragnarok Commercial appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 1, 2022 5:30 PM  Marvel has been licensing out its franchises to various game developers over the last few years with mostly positive results. Marvel's Spider-Man and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy are two shining examples of talented game developers being given the reins to some iconic comic book characters and creating fantastic video games from it. Marvel is far from done in the video game space, however. It's now been revealed that Marvel is teaming up with Electronic Arts to create a minimum of three action-adventure games that make use of the brand. The news comes from Bloomberg and describes a business strategy in which EA wishes to attract new players who haven't already been drawn into the publisher's games like the FIFA series. The official announcement from EA says that these new games will be "their own original stories set in the Marvel universe." We've been here before The first of these three new titles will be Iron Man, which is currently in development at M... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 1, 2022 4:30 PM  Earlier in June, Sega briefly teased an animated short for Sonic Frontiers that would serve as a prologue to the events of the game. The teaser showed nothing more than a single shot of Knuckles the Echidna keeping guard of the Master Emerald on Angel Island's altar, setting up a potentially interesting mystery explaining his appearance in Sonic Frontiers. Well now, just a week before the game's release, we can finally gain some insight into this mystery, as Sega uploaded this short on the official Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel this morning. This short goes by the name "Divergence," and it starts with Knuckles wondering why he was chosen to protect the Master Emerald as he stands in front of it, in a manner not dissimilar to the opening of his campaign in Sonic Adventure. He explores Sky Sanctuary for a bit until he stumbles upon a Portal Gear, one of the collectible items in Sonic Frontiers. Going out fighting After inserting the Gear into som... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 1, 2022 4:15 PM  Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a deliciously cheesy and campy '80s horror-comedy, with lovably vicious clowns (sorry, klowns) and some great humor through sight gags and other hilarious visuals. So it's great to see Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game with a seat at the video game adaptation table. With the folks at Friday the 13th: The Game spearheading this effort, it's not surprising to see how faithful and joyful this adaptation of Killer Klowns looks so far, which was highlighted in a recent dev post and film comparison trailer. Friday the 13th: The Game is chock full of fun references to the film franchise that birthed it, created by fans for fans. This love for iconic and seedy horror franchises manifested with the announcement that Killer Klowns would be receiving an adaptation, which was definitely not on any list for potential video-gameifications. And to show you how faithful this adaptation will be, the developers have crafted a blog post to compa... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 1, 2022 3:00 PM  Modern Warfare 2 is the latest installment in Activision's ever-popular Call of Duty franchise. This modern military first-person shooter is a sequel to the original Modern Warfare reboot launched in 2019. This is our guides and features hub for Modern Warfare 2 that has kinds of useful content to guide you on your way. Note: We'll continue adding more tips to our Modern Warfare 2 hub, so stay tuned. Modern Warfare 2 guides and features hub General tips and tricks The best settings for PC – These are the best settings to use for Modern Warfare 2 on PC. By using these settings you'll maximize your frame rate whilst not losing too much visual fidelity. How to uninstall the campaign on PC – Here's how to uninstall the campaign for MWII to free up storage space on your PC. How gunsmith weapon tuning works – Our in-depth breakdown of the new attachment weapon tuning mechanic and if it's worth using. How to Pistol Swap and draw your second... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 1, 2022 2:45 PM  I played Shatter when it first released and was quite taken with it. I've always liked brick breakers and the game not only offered a strong product that captured what I loved about the genre, but included some new tracks as well. Over a decade later and Shatter Remastered Deluxe has brought the game back to PC and consoles with its short campaign and few extra modes intact. It's always nice to re-experience beloved titles from way back when, and this game is no different. But the question stands: is Shatter Remastered Deluxe worth it, or should you just play the original? Now, if you're a fan of the game, you've likely noticed that the original version is still available for sale at the heavily enticing price of $1.99 USD. So why exactly does this exist? I'm glad you asked. Shatter Remastered is the mobile version of the game. This adds "Deluxe" to the title, but, yes, this is a release of the mobile port, despite the fact that the origina... |
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, November 1, 2022 2:00 PM All available codes for Roblox Pet Simulator X can be found in our collection of Roblox Pet Simulator X codes. Upgrade your pets and character with diamonds! The most recent game in the well-known Pet Simulator series is Roblox Pet Simulator X. To buy eggs, which you'll subsequently hatch to get magical pets like dragons and […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, November 1, 2022 1:00 PM All of the available codes for Roblox Ore Magnet Simulator can be found in our list of Roblox Ore Magnet Simulator codes. You can obtain a lot of free gems and coins by using these! AntWorks created Ore Magnet Simulator, a Roblox game. Players can use their magnets to collect ore and sell it for […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, November 1, 2022 12:00 PM Swapping out old passwords for new ones regularly is a good habit to get into. Regularly swapping out your passwords across your multiple online accounts can decrease the chances of your account getting hacked. In VALORANT, getting hacked means you lose all access to your Riot Games account, which means you'll lose access to your […] |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, November 1, 2022 6:12 PM titles include Return to Monkey Island, The Walking Dead: A New Frontier, and more The post Xbox Game Pass Adds Return to Monkey Island, Vampire Survivors, and More appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, November 1, 2022 5:09 PM Featuring Knuckles the Echidna The post Sonic Frontiers Gets New Prologue Animated Short appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, November 1, 2022 4:30 PM A new trailer was also released The post Bendy and the Dark Revival Launches November 15 for PC and Consoles appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, November 1, 2022 3:57 PM And a new unannounced mystery IP The post A New Deus Ex Game is Reportedly in Early Development appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Latest Games on Play iDev Games Tuesday, November 1, 2022 4:16 PM This game is like chess except you play as Bishop against Knights. Bishop can only move diagonally and to a different color square than the one you currently on... |
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MonsterVine Tuesday, November 1, 2022 5:00 PM Soulstice can be a lot of fun, though nothing about it particularly stands out. If you're itching for a new character action game that you've yet to experience, you'll likely have a good enough time with Soulstice, despite its flaws. Soulstice Developer: Reply Game Studios Price: $40 Platform: PS5 (reviewed), Xbox Series X/S, and PC […] |