Kotaku Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:24 PM  Bungie, the studio behind Destiny 2 and the older Halo games, has a public service announcement for all of its PlayStation 5 guardians: Double check that you are actually playing the PS5 version of the game and not the PS4 version! Don't feel bad if you are playing the wrong version though, Sony has done a terrible… |
Kotaku Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:17 PM  "How do I play with you?" That's the first thing my friend asked when I got him hooked on Marvel Snap. "You can't," I answered. But that won't be the case for long. The developers behind the mega hit mobile card game say the ability to battle against friends will arrive within the next two months. |
Kotaku Thursday, November 3, 2022 4:45 PM  Genshin Impact players have been inadvertently locking themselves out of the newest major story update, and they're not happy. "Getting quest blocked while doing an archon quest is the new cockblock," tweeted one player. One even stopped their gaming session after getting "c0ckblocked." Frankly, they're right. |
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Kotaku Thursday, November 3, 2022 4:25 PM  While a lot of us are making our way through the hidden pool system in Marvel Snap, I'm willing to bet many new players haven't yet reached the third and final tier, which unlocks the last set of cards in Second Dinner's popular new deck-building game. So likely, you haven't yet encountered the Agatha Harkness card,… |
Kotaku Thursday, November 3, 2022 1:48 PM  Quality assurance staff at Call of Duty studio Raven Software unionized back in May, but over five months later the developers say progress is almost nonexistent on the first union contract at a major gaming company. Activision is apparently still denying unionized staff the raises given to all other QA testers… |
Kotaku Thursday, November 3, 2022 12:35 PM  Hey, not to make you feel old or anything, but the PS4 is nearly a decade old. But while the old PlayStation 4 might be nearing the end of its life, Sony isn't done with it yet. So with God of War Ragnarök launching on both on PS4 and PS5 on November 9, I wanted to poke at the epic game on Sony's last-gen machine. And… |
Kotaku Thursday, November 3, 2022 12:00 PM  Literally, nothing anyone can say will dissuade a certain set of PlayStation fans from playing God of War Ragnarök, the latest major Sony exclusive starring Kratos, the god killer himself. After years of waiting, the hype for this highly anticipated sequel has exploded beyond control. And while I have a few qualms,… |
Kotaku Thursday, November 3, 2022 11:20 AM  When Bayonetta 3 was first announced during the Game Awards in 2017 as a Nintendo Switch exclusive, I knew then and there that purchasing Nintendo's handheld was an inevitability by virtue of it being my Bayonetta machine. Now that Bayonetta 3's here and I've finally rolled credits, I kinda wish that it wasn't made in… |
Kotaku Thursday, November 3, 2022 10:55 AM  Battle royales aside, third-person shooters have always been somewhat of a dark horse compared to their head-mounted camera counterparts. SOCOM, the PlayStation-exclusive tactical shooter series has been left to history. Ghost Recon sits in the shadow of Rainbow Six (and The Division is more of an RPG). Metal Gear… |
Kotaku Thursday, November 3, 2022 10:35 AM  The Disney Parks have seen better days. What was once a desirable, affordable vacation for some American middle class families has devolved into something prohibitively expensive and stressful. Every aspect of the Disney experience must be premeditated and scheduled to maximize its declining worth. But despite the… |
Kotaku Thursday, November 3, 2022 10:15 AM  While several big gaming companies have flirted with the idea of non-fungible tokens, none has embraced the crypto scam with as much blind confidence as Square Enix. Now the Final Fantasy maker has finally revealed its first NFT stunt, Symbiogenesis, crushing fan hopes that the previously leaked name was actually for… |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:37 PM  The developers of cyberpunk ninja game Ghostrunner revealed a first peek at Ghostrunner 2, the sequel coming next year to the 2020 game about high-speed parkour and slicing bad guys in half. Ghostrunner 2 will launch sometime in the fourth quarter of 2023, the developers said, and be an "evolution, not a revolution" of the established gameplay of the first Ghostrunner - which has now sold 1.5 million copies. RELATED LINKS: Ghostrunner review, The best ninja games on PC, The best cyberpunk games on PC |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:55 PM  The next-gen GPU war is in full swing, and it looks like AMD RDNA 3 graphics cards are taking the fight to Nvidia with a low price point. The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX costs $999 USD, closely followed by the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT at $899. This puts both pixel pushers under the $1,000 mark, with the flagship undercutting the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 by a full $600. RELATED LINKS: Ryzen 7000 CPUs - everything we know, RDNA 3 GPUs - everything we know, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:13 PM  Destiny 2 subclass balance changes are coming to the game at the start of Season 19, according to the latest This Week at Bungie post shared on the official Bungie website. Guardians can also look forward to a new dungeon on December 9, just days after the FPS game's next season launches on December 6. RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:57 PM  The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT will soon arrive on the scene, with the RDNA 3 GPU set to compete with the Nvidia RTX 4000 series. To help digest all the latest AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT news, we've gathered everything we know about team red's new GPU, including its release date, price, specs, and benchmarks. RELATED LINKS: Ryzen 7000 CPUs - everything we know, RDNA 3 GPUs - everything we know, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 4:25 PM  Now that its latest grand strategy game is out and in the hands of players, Paradox Development Studio has released a preliminary Victoria 3 post-launch roadmap. It's a high-level and slightly aspirational guide to what should be included in the first three major patches for Victoria 3, addressing some controversial topics like the mechanics of warfare, options in diplomacy, and historical immersion. RELATED LINKS: Victoria 3 release date, The best grand strategy games on PC, The best strategy games on PC |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 3:11 PM  The deals just don't get sweeter than this: Fatshark's excellent co-op game Vermintide 2 is a free game, yours to keep forever, for a limited time. From November 3-4, you can get a free copy of Vermintide 2, putting yourself into the shoes of the Ubersreik Five - a team of surly Warhammer badasses with a rat problem they just can never seem to shake. RELATED LINKS: Vermintide 2 release date, Vermintide 2 Chaos, Vermintide 2 careers |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 2:33 PM  With the news that Diablo 4 beta invites are being sent out for more players to join the Diablo 4 endgame beta for the Blizzard RPG game, the wider Diablo community is once again contemplating the various ways the series has handled its loot in previous years. Reports suggest that Diablo 4 uniques - traditionally the rarest tier of items - will scale with your item level, leaving some fans of the fantasy game to worry that they won't feel, well, unique. RELATED LINKS: Diablo 4 release date, The best games like Diablo you can play on PC, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 1:39 PM  Okay, it's for real this time: the Warhammer football game Blood Bowl 3 release date is now official, and it's definitely, definitely coming out February 23, 2023. Cyanide Studio's latest instalment in the turn-based strategy game of fantasy sports has had release dates come and go for the past couple of years, but now the developer seems confident that launch is nigh. RELATED LINKS: The best turn-based strategy games on PC, The best strategy games on PC |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 1:21 PM  Excited to find out who made it onto the Street Fighter 6 roster? While the Street Fighter 6 release date is penciled in for 2023, Capcom has plenty of time to announce a few more surprises to the roster. 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 Thursday, November 3, 2022 1:06 PM  The Hogwarts Legacy HUD was spotted in early trailers for the Harry Potter RPG game, and for many fans its design left a lot to be desired. With comments suggesting that it was a simple placeholder, a new teaser trailer may imply that the HUD we've seen is the one we'll be getting. RELATED LINKS: Hogwarts Legacy release date, Upcoming PC Games, Best PC RPGs |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 1:02 PM  The best Modern Warfare 2 MCPR-300 loadout is for those who enjoy a life of anonymity; a secret existence punctuated only by a sharp snap and the death chat of an enemy who didn't know what hit them. With exceptional range and bullet velocity, this is easily one of the best guns in Modern Warfare 2, and it has the added bonus of being the first sniper rifle you unlock. Bolt-action rifles occasionally have difficulty following up on missed shots, further exacerbated by a long reload time. Fortunately, the MCPR-300 is fitted with a magazine so reloading is instant. With the attachments below boosting bullet velocity, you'll find hitting your targets as easy as pie. RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 1:31 PM  Everybody loves getting things for free, and we at PCGamesN are the last people to fly in the face of that tradition. Which is why we regularly give away free Steam keys, Epic Games Store keys, codes for all manner of other storefronts and launchers, and in-game goodies, as well as gadgets, hardware, swag, and a whole host of assorted stuff. Check back here regularly to find our latest giveaways - including full games, exclusive preview access, physical special editions, and even event tickets. You can enter once, or multiple times using the various options in each competition. If you happen to be the forgetful type, why not sign up to the PCGamesN newsletter? We'll email you once a week with our latest offerings, plus all the biggest news and deals across PC games and hardware. If you're gaming on a budget then you might also want to have a look at our list of the best free PC games, and possibly the best free Steam games, too, if you just can't tear yourself away from Valve's fair platform. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 12:48 PM  Overwatch 2 pros are currently duking it out in the Overwatch League playoffs - the culmination of six months of competitive play in the Blizzard multiplayer game. The finals have already adopted the first post-release round of Overwatch 2 nerfs set to land in the live game later in November, leaving some fans concerned about the speed of Overwatch 2 updates. Perhaps more notably, however, watching the top players in action has led many to conclude what they'd already suspected - Overwatch 2 DPS hero Sojourn is currently the game's most OP character. RELATED LINKS: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 12:47 PM  Want to learn more about the Street Fighter 6 release date? After a successful closed beta period back in October, the fighting game community cannot wait to get their hands on the full game. Street Fighter 5 was heavily criticised at launch for its lack of playable content outside of Versus mode and while this satisfied most high-level players, casual players found there was very little to keep them entertained. Capcom has taken its time developing Street Fighter 6 to ensure they don't repeat the same mistakes again. It features a brand new single-player story mode which gives players a chance to explore Metro City as a custom fighter. The Street Fighter 6 release date isn't set to launch until next year at the earliest, but it's clear the game is in a good place at this point in development. RELATED LINKS: Street Fighter 6 roster , Best fighting games on PC |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 12:43 PM  The best Modern Warfare 2 TAQ-M loadout hones in on the rifle's accuracy and range, letting the superb bolt-action marksman rifle's base damage and handling do the rest of the work. Thanks to its high damage, range, and one-shot-kill potential, the TAQ-M is undoubtedly one of the best Modern Warfare 2 guns right now. While some of the best sniper rifles in the FPS game are solid and reliable favourites, bolt-action marksman rifles like the TAQ-M offer a lighter and faster alternative in smaller 6v6 multiplayer maps. Unlike large sniper rifles, the TAQ-M can be used while on the move and can even deal some considerable damage when firing from the hip. RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 12:36 PM  There's a new Elgato Facecam in town, and it just so happens to be the "world's first" 4K 60fps webcam. While the company's existing USB camera caters to Twitch streamer setups with impressive specs, the new electric eye has its sights set on a premium audience. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 12:35 PM  Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer matchmaking "refuses" to let Call of Duty fans relax and play, as the Infinity Ward and Activision FPS game uses skill-based matchmaking or SBMM to create, seemingly, one of the hardest CoD experiences in years. RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 12:16 PM  If you feel the need for speed, our best MW2 RPK loadout is the one for you. The RPK joins the 556 Icarus on our list of the best Modern Warfare 2 LMGs, and is an excellent mid-range primary weapon for defence-based Modern Warfare 2 game modes. Rather than fighting against its handling, we've opted for an agility-based loadout with high accuracy and ADS, so you can easily pick off targets without breaking your stride. Here is our best RPK loadout in Modern Warfare 2. RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 12:13 PM  The best Modern Warfare 2 Signal 50 loadout is a precise, immense danger to life. Being the only sniper rifle in MW2 with a semi-automatic receiver, it puts the Signal 50 in a class of its own in the FPS game. This receiver lets you follow up on shots quicker than the bolt-action alternatives, allowing you to take on more enemies at once. Outfitting the best MW2 Signal 50 loadout with the fastest ADS and sprint to fire speeds lets you be more aggressive, especially on the smaller multiplayer maps where long sight lines aren't always available. You'll notice that there are only four attachments to this best Signal 50 loadout, and that's because we want to keep the negatives to a minimum, with some muzzle and underbarrel additions taking more than they give. RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 12:11 PM  Valorant clutches from YouTube sensation Valkyrae are becoming relatively common, as the 100 Thieves co-owner has proven time and time again that she's a force to be reckoned with on the FPS game's toxic controller agent, Viper. This time, though, she walks away with a 4k and a smile on her face, having outwitted the entire enemy team. RELATED LINKS: Valorant characters: all agents and abilities, Valorant tier list, Valorant crosshair codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 11:59 AM  There's nothing like curling up in bed after a long day with a terrifying horror fiction podcast, in my book - and so it's exciting to learn that there's a Callisto Protocol podcast featuring some top-shelf talent now available for your listening enjoyment. The podcast, which serves as a prequel to the upcoming sci-fi horror game, stars Gwendoline Christie and Michael Ironside, who you may know better as Game of Thrones' Brienne of Tarth and Splinter Cell's Sam Fisher. RELATED LINKS: The best horror games, The best survival games, The best space games |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 11:36 AM  Fancy taking a chance with the best Modern Warfare 2 TAQ-V loadout? Not to be confused with the TAQ-56 assault rifle, the TAQ-V is a battle rifle variant of the Scar and, boy, it sure packs a punch. With one of the more significant base damage and accuracy ratings of its weapon class in the multiplayer game, it has the potential to become one of the best Modern Warfare 2 guns. It's largely ready to tear it up on the battlefield as it is, but if you visit the gunsmith, you can put on some rather amazing attachments available for you to strap onto the best Modern Warfare 2 TAQ-V loadout. With the rather significant buffs they can give you, these attachments can absolutely get you enough kills to trigger the Modern Warfare 2 nukes in no time. RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 11:33 AM  If you're new to Minecraft brewing and want to get to grips with the basics - including what on earth you should do with your phantom membranes - we've created a simple guide on how brewing works in Minecraft. Our guide includes how to use a brewing stand, equipment, and key ingredients. If you're looking for details on Minecraft potions then we've got a separate guide for that. Minecraft brewing can be used to create a vast array of consumable potions that will cause various status effects, such as healing buffs, strength enhancers, and elemental cures for when you take on Minecraft mobs and monsters. All potions created from brewing require a base ingredient, which can then be adapted and enhanced using a secondary ingredient or modifier. RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 11:31 AM  An Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Steam release may be coming as the Ubisoft Connect page for the stealth RPG game contains a hidden update signalling a launch on the stalwart Valve platform, as we await further news on Assassin's Creed: Mirage, Codename Red, and Assassin's Creed: Infinity. RELATED LINKS: Assassin's Creed Valhalla review, How long is Assassin's Creed Valhalla?, Buy Assassin's Creed Valhalla |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 3, 2022 11:28 AM  Want to know how to update Oculus Quest 2? Our handy VR headset guide is here to help. Across the last two years, Meta's continued building upon its popular standalone device through post-launch system updates. We've seen 120Hz support, expanded video recording options, wireless streaming for PC VR games, and so much more. RELATED LINKS: Best VR games, Oculus Quest 3 release date, Project Cambria release date |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 3, 2022 2:22 PM  Day Of The Devs is back for round two, with even more indie games for you to wishlist and ogle at. Back in June for Summer Game Fest, 15 games were given the showcase's coveted spotlight, and now a couple of months on Tim Schfer and his crew have given another group of indies the attention they deserve. That's a lot of games! It's also the showcase's 10th anniversary so let's all pop our party poppers and jump right into the indie list. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 3, 2022 1:00 PM  Rainy Season is a game that speaks to that universal feeling of having your plans scuppered by inclement weather. We've all been there at some point in our lives, painstakingly planning a grand day out only for it to absolutely tip it down on the day in question - and for the boy in Inasa Fujio's hour-long narrative game, it's a trip to the local theme park during his summer holidays that gets rained off. Unfortunately, his mum (sensibly) decides against taking him and his brother out in the oncoming storm, so now he's got to face a day stuck inside his grandma's house instead. FUN. Turns out, though, that there are still plenty of memories to be made in this small, cluttered space. All you need is a little imagination. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 3, 2022 12:46 PM  It's fair to say that melee combat's a crucial part of Bethesda's ageing but beloved fantasy RPG The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Flailing wildly at enemies with a big sword, axe, or warhammer, jostling them about with your implement of doom like armour-clad sausages frying in a pan, never seems to get old. What if you could do that while being more ethically sound, in a non-lethal way? Hold onto your butts because vanilla Skyrim modder drumfire has come up with the solution. It's a mace that's, well, Mace. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 3, 2022 12:00 PM  Following our Halloween special last week, The Electronic Wireless Show podcast today moves away from the monstrous to the relatable (which in our case does not preclude monstrosity). We talk about the characters that we relate to most, and also I find a way to mention Saturnalia again. Tune in next week to see if I can keep up my streak! Matthew being away this week means that Nate takes on the role of the anti-Matthew, and we speculate about which games we think Matthew would probably find relatable. For myself and Nate the themes include sadness and drudgery. But there's good news, because Nate has remembered to make me a Cavern Of Lies this week! Hooray! |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 3, 2022 11:30 AM  Gaming mice love a Black Friday sale, they do. Every November there's a glut of discounted peripherals, and not just the sad plastic lumps that retailers won't be able to sell otherwise – we're talking real quality desk rats. This guide to the best early Black Friday gaming mouse deals confirms as much, as even with the big day itself not until the 25th, loads of new and old favourites are available with substantial savings. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 3, 2022 11:30 AM  I've been playing an awful lot of Overwatch 2 recently. As you'll know if you've played either of Blizzard's near-identical hero shooters, Overwatch 2 lets you queue up for a match as a particular hero role, which ensures balanced team compositions but also can mean a wait of several minutes before you get into a match. Cue me scouring my Steam Library a few days ago for a quick little time-waster to fill those gaps. And after a few failed attempts, I discovered it. Or, more accurately, rediscovered it. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 3, 2022 11:23 AM  I don't know about you, but I'm not very good at reading Ye Olde Ynglishe. The letters are all curly, and my vision's already a bit rubbish to begin with. Like a lot of specialised fonts, I find calligraphy awkward to read at best and virtually illegible at worst. That's why I always appreciate when games make an effort to make text as accessible as possible. Case in point: Obsidian's upcoming medieval mystery, Pentiment, which has an option to swtich to easy to read fonts baked in. Verily, thou hast mine thanks. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 3, 2022 11:14 AM  If our glowing Signalis review has you hungry for more retro-styled survival horror, do also check out the new demo for Heartworm. Inspired by classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, Heartworm is neat even before you learn it's almost entirely made by one person. It offers good times exploring a spooky house, bad times possibly trapped inside a neighbourhood in a VHS tape, and a very cosy time hanging out in the safe room. It is a lovely safe room. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:39 PM Cracking the best Genshin Impact Nahida Build. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:35 PM Celebrating seven years with free stuff. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:32 PM AMD takes on Nvidia with the Radeon RX 7900 XTX and 7900 XT. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 3, 2022 4:45 PM Shutting down for two other Call of Duty titles. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 3, 2022 4:44 PM Want to know what streaks are best in MW2? Here's what you need to know. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 3, 2022 3:38 PM A guide showcasing the rarest Fortnite skins out there. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 3, 2022 2:59 PM Become the comic relief Night City needs |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 3, 2022 2:38 PM The upcoming adaptation is based on Naomi Novik's best-selling book trilogy. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 3, 2022 2:07 PM Learn from the developers of The Callisto Protocol how they're going to scare you to death. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 3, 2022 2:03 PM The Parks and Recreation actress will star alongside Kathryn Hahn. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 3, 2022 1:43 PM Want to know if One Piece Film Red is canon or not? We've got you covered. Here's what you need to know. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 3, 2022 1:15 PM Grand Theft Auto Online has entered Heist month. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 3, 2022 1:03 PM Sonic really looks cool in Sonic Frontiers. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 3, 2022 12:28 PM Frey can unleash some pretty spiffy combat spells in Forspoken. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 3, 2022 12:17 PM Are Shanks and Uta Related in One Piece Film Red? Here's what you need to know. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 3, 2022 12:00 PM An unforgettable romp across the realms! |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 3, 2022 11:56 AM Find out here who died in The White Lotus season 1. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 3, 2022 11:41 AM Modern Warfare false bans are a major issue. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 3, 2022 11:24 AM Kaguya-sama: Love Is War is an excellent story and we look forward to what Aka Akasaka creates next. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 3, 2022 11:22 AM Now we can only think about a Banjo-Kazooie appearance we never got. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:30 PM
A new Godzilla movie will release on November 3, 2023. This information was shared through the official Godzilla Twitter account. However, details about the production are fairly scarce. What we do know is that Director Takashi Yamazaki will serve as both the writer and director on the upcoming film. Yamazaki's credits include the CGI Doraemon film, Stand by Me Doraemon, and the Parasyte adaptation. More information about the film will appear sometime in the future. In other Godzilla related news, Studio Khara and TOHO teamed up to release a Godzilla and Neon Genesis Evangelion crossover in the form of a pachinko machine. The announcement trailer shows the EVA pilots going head to head with the iconic monster. King Ghidora was also shown in the footage. Additionally, the pachinko machine will also feature an entirely unique story, and include two new songs. In January 2022, it was announced that another live action Godzilla adaptation would be appearing on Apple TV+. The adaptation will be handled by Legendary Entertainment. However, much like the new Godzilla film further details about the television show have yet to be announced. More information about the live action adaptation will appear in the future. The new Godzilla movie will release on November 3, 2023. The post New Godzilla Movie to Appear in November 2023 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:00 PM
With its release date closing in, Bandai Namco and From Software are giving Elden Ring fans a look at what they could get their hands on if they opt to pick up the Elden Ring Official Art Book. Announced in September, the book will release in two volumes on November 30, 2022 in Japan [Thanks, Famitsu!]. The art book will contain concept art and other pieces used in the development and marketing of Elden Ring. Both volumes will launch simultaneously. Between them, the Elden Ring Official Art Book will feature over 800 pieces of art from every stage of the game. There were so many pieces to include, the decision was made to split the release into two volumes released together rather than print a single larger book. https://twitter.com/famitsu/status/1587746413781602304 The first volume will contain art used to make the opening movie, as well as concepts for characters, armor, gear and landscapes. Its cover features a glimpse of the Erdtree. The second volume will focus on enemy designs, including the game's many boss characters. Its cover shows Queen Marika. Buyers who pick up the set via retailer Ebten can also get the books as a special deluxe box set. The set comes with a box that holds both volumes. The box features a large-format illustration showing the battle between Malenia the Severed and General Radahn over Caelid. The deluxe pack also includes a high-resolution framed art piece showing Godfrey, the first Elden Lord. The Elden Ring Official Art Book launches on November 30, 2022 in Japan. Each volume will cost 4,400 Yen each (about $32 USD) pre-tax. The Ebten Deluxe Edition wil cost 17,600 Yen (about $126 USD). Global release plans or publishers have not yet been announced. The post Elden Ring Official Art Book Cover and Package Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 3, 2022 4:30 PM
Durandal is about to get a new outfit in Honkai Impact 3rd, with Palatinus Equinox getting a Nibelungen Traumlied look. It is a 6.1 outfit that will not only change the clothes she is wearing, but add other effects. When equipped, there will also be different animations when she performs attacks. A HoYoVerse video went over the changes, showing the light and dark elements of it. Here's the full video. It begins by showing how it looks in the Guardian and Knight versions. (Durandal has two forms she can switch between with Palatinus Equinox.) In the Guardian form, she'll wear a white outfit with her blue equipment. When she switches to Knight form, her and her horse Krishna get a new black look wit red and gold accents. Durandal also gets black horns on her head in that form. The description suggested that this "last Valkyrie" was reborn after Rhine Gold melted. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMpQvkw-ssI&ab_channel=HonkaiImpact3rd Palatinus Equinox's Nibelungen Traumlied isn't the only new outfit in Honkai Impact 3rd's 6.1 update. It also added the Scorching Gravel Infinite Ouroboros outfit. That is one people can get without paying any extra money. Instead, someone can collect it by taking part in the Midnight Chronicle event. Honkai Impact 3rd is immediately available for PC and mobile devices. People can now download the Windows client from Steam, Epic Games Store, or HoYoVerse directly. The post Honkai Impact 3rd Palatinus Equinox Nibelungen Traumlied Outfit Teased appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 3, 2022 4:00 PM
Japanese selvedge denim company Edwin is going to The Lands Between for some inspiration. It's making a denim Elden Ring jacket inspired by the art and characters from the hit game. The collaboration was first teased in September 2022 and confirmed in October 2022. Now the products themselves have been shown, along with their expected pricing and release window [Thanks Game*Spark!]. The Edwin x Elden Ring jacket is the most distinctive piece of the crossover. It's similar to a denim coat, with a large hood and a wide, triangular silhouette. It is modeled after the cloak worn by the character Melina. On the back is the design of the Golden Order. The jacket also has a patch with Melina on it, and the Edwin x Elden Ring collaboration in text. [gallery ids="938932,938933,938934" link="file"] Known as the Kindling Maiden, Melina is one of the first characters the Tarnished meets upon beginning the game. She forms an alliance with the maidenless player, unlocking the power of runes in exchange for an escort to the foot of the Erdtree. Another piece in the Edwin x Elden Ring jacket collaboration is a bit more generic in form: A dark denim shirt. The shirt is emblazoned with the Golden Order symbol on the back, and a patch showing an image of Queen Marika and the Erdtree. [gallery ids="938936,938937,938938" link="file"] Both items in the Edwin x Elden Ring jacket collaboration will go on sale in Japan on November 15, 2022. They can be purchased from this site, which serves Japan as well as the US, EU, UK, China, and Hong Kong. The denim jacket will cost 21,780 Yen (about $148 USD) and the shirt costs 10,780 Yen (about $73 USD). The post Elden Ring Jacket Evokes Melina's Cloak appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 3, 2022 3:30 PM
Universal Studios Japan is inviting guests to discover "The Seven Wonders of Sadako." A new promotion tied into the Ring franchise and its central attraction Sadako Yamamura will bring guests to the park during nighttime hours for a unique horror experience. Called the Sadako ~ The Forbidden Online Park Tour ~, the USJ Sadako Tour event kicks off in Japan on November 25, 2022, running through December 5, 2022. One thing to note about the USJ Sadako Tour is that it's actually an online event. Participants join via their smartphone or PC rather than physically visit Universal Studios Japan. Check out a teaser trailer for Sadako ~ The Forbidden Online Park Tour ~ below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgFggox5koA The tour is best seen as a combination of a livestream and group video call, where two to four participants experience the tour together (the system can support up to eight people, though). Participants join the Sadako tour via a livestreaming platform called Thumva. Once in a session, they can chat with each other and see each other on stream at the same time as the actual performance. The event involves active participation, so the participants will solve puzzles or have some agency in the performance, like if an escape room attraction were reformatted as an online event. Participants who use the LINE instant messaging app can also receive messages, clues, and other tips to enhance the experience. The premise of the Universal Studios Japan Sadako Tour is that participants are visiting the park at night to uncover "The Seven Wonders of Sadako", and then fall prey to the ghost's unique video-based curse. With a time limit counting down the minutes before they die horribly, the guests must put their heads together and survive the terror. The USJ Sadako Tours begin on November 25, 2022 and run through December 4, 2022 in Japan. Tickets cost 2,500 Yen (about $17 USD) per person. The post Go on a Nighttime Sadako Tour at Universal Studios Japan appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 3, 2022 3:00 PM
Square Enix shared information through the official FFVII Twitter account how Barret Wallace's gatling gun arm functions and works. The post actually goes into a fair amount of detail, revealing that Barret takes care in upkeeping his signature weapon. Additionally, it noted that its construction is accurately constructed just like a standard gatling gun. Also, parts from the gun can be dismantled, which makes sense given how players can equip different ones throughout Final Fantasy VII and its subsequent remake. You can read our translation of Square Enix's FFVII Twitter post about Barret's gatling gun arm below:
[embed]https://twitter.com/FFVIIR_CLOUD/status/1588093636884844544[/embed] This isn't the first time Square Enix has shared design details from Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VII Remake. Previously, the developer took to Twitter to share some details about one of Aerith's dresses that could appear in Chapter 8. Final Fantasy VII released on the PlayStation in 1997. Final Fantasy VII Remake is available for the PlayStation 4, while FFVII Remake Intergrade is out on the PlayStation 5 and PC. The post Square Enix Shared How FFVII Barret's Gatling Gun Arm Works appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 3, 2022 2:30 PM
A stage play based on Neon Genesis Evangelion will appear from April 28, 2022 as part of the Evangelion Kabukicho Impact. The stage play will be one of the many Evangelion events that will be occurring around that time in the Tokyu Kabukicho Tower. Other events include a special concert and a limited-time menu. [Thanks, Famitsu!] Tokyu Recreation's Tokyu Kabukicho Tower will open up on April 14, 2023, with the hotel opening on May 19, 2022. It will be a building that combines entertainment (restaurants, movie theaters, etc.) with hospitality. Since the concept of the building is to "push what you like to the limits," it has collaborated with Neon Genesis Evangelion. Not only is Evangelion highly popular worldwide, but it also has a connection to Tokyu Milano. Tokyu Milano was the predecessor to Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, and it aired basically all of the Neon Genesis Evangelion movies until it closed down. The working title for the stage play is Stage: Evangelion Beyond. Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui is the choreographer for it. Cherkaoui previously choreographed ballets for Les Ballets de Monte Carlo and the Bavarian State Opera. The movie theater will also air Evangelion movies. Meanwhile, Hotel Groove Shinjuku will have Evangelion-themed rooms and foods. Lastly, at Zepp Shinjuku, Yoko Takahashi will perform a live concert. Takahashi is the singer of A Cruel Angel's Thesis, which was the opening of Neon Genesis Evangelion. The Evangelion stage play will debut on April 28, 2023 as part of Evangelion Kabukicho Impact at Tokyu Kabukicho Tower. Tokyu Kabukicho Tower will be in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo, Japan. The post Neon Genesis Evangelion Stage Play Will Appear in 2023 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 3, 2022 2:00 PM
In something of a surprise announcement, Square Enix revealed that Star Ocean: The Divine Force can now be streamed through NVIDIA GeForce. This means that users with the appropriate hardware can now stream Star Ocean: The Divine Force on any supported device. NVIDIA GeForce is a cloud gaming service that allows consumers to stream their games freely to a multitude of devices like smart TVs and Android devices. Star Ocean The Divine Force joins the NVIDIA GeForce service alongside games like Genshin Impact, Cyberpunk 2077, and Control. However, the service does have varying subscription tiers. This will determine what range of service will be available. As the latest entry in the series, Star Ocean: The Divine Force features a cast of new characters set on exploring another corner of a distant galaxy. The narrative is told from the perspectives of dual protagonists Princess Laeticia and Ray. Players can choose either as a respective starting point, and experience the story from their point of view. Additionally, it features a revamped combat system to suit modern design sensibilities. Star Ocean: The Divine Force is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. A demo is immediately available. You can read our review here. The post Star Ocean: The Divine Force Can Now Be Streamed via NVIDIA GeForce appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 3, 2022 1:30 PM
Following its removal with the 3.2 patch, HoYoVerse confirmed subpixel morphological anti-aliasing (SMAA) will return for the PC version of the game. When the update went live on November 2, 2022, people playing on computers found it was removed as an anti-aliasing option. However, the update summary in game reported this is a "known issue" and that HoYoVerse will restore it in the future. There's no exact date for its return yet. As a reminder, all of the options involve anti-aliasing options that could make the game look better. For example, enabling one might result in smoother appearances. Prior to update 3.2, people playing Genshin Impact on a PC could go with SMAA, temporal anti-aliasing (TAA), or none. After the patch, only AMD Fidelity Super Resolution 2 (FSR 2) and none could be selected. Both SMAA and TAA were gone. Here's the exact quote from the HoYoVerse update summary people can see under the "known issues" section when looking in-game.
Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. 3.2 is live now and adds the Shouki no Kami Weekly Boss and Nahida. The post Genshin Impact SMAA Anti-Aliasing Will Return on PCs appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 3, 2022 1:00 PM
D3 Publisher shared a new Samurai Maiden character trailer focusing on Iyo, kicking off a line of videos focusing on the cast. Iyo is a Nobunago ninja. She's dedicated to Tsumugi's cause and safety. In the video, she's shown throwing kunai, tossing bombs, and sharing a moment with Tsumugi so she can unleash an incredible attack. Here's the trailer showing off Iyo in Samurai Maiden. It also offers an opportunity to hear Miku Ito's performance as the character. Ito also played Lorraine Lucksaw in The Diofield Chronicle and Miku Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets. She'll be Akina Kubo in Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible's anime adaptation too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFk9ZRUuLas&ab_channel=D3Publisher Other trailers tended to focus on either Tsumugi, the heroine teleported into the past and declared the Priestess of Harmony, or general gameplay. For example, the 2022 Tokyo Game Show video ended up going over the time period in which the game is set. While it did show gameplay, it also discussed other historical elements. However, one other recent trailer discussed another element of the game: DLC. It showed that the Deluxe Edition will also offer Tsumugi's Luminous Eliminator weapon, her Sengoku Samurai Girl costume, the Victory Swimsuit character costumes, and the Matching Uniform costumes for the cast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsB-QCW3eEw&ab_channel=D3Publisher Samurai Maiden will come to the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5 on December 1, 2022 in Japan and on December 8, 2022 worldwide. The PC version will show up on Steam worldwide on December 8, 2022. The post New Samurai Maiden Character Trailer Stars Iyo appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 3, 2022 12:30 PM
A memorable part of Silent Hill 3 history is now part of Dead by Daylight, as Princess Heart is now available in-game. This is a new costume for the Survivors Cheryl Mason and Feng Min. It is described as a Very Rare outfit for each character. People can purchase it from the in-game storefront for them. For Cheryl, it is described as Princess Heart as a reference to her "alter ego" in Silent Hill 3. With Feng Min, her version of the outfit is referred to as "Princess Heart Cosplay." Here's the full trailer showing the outfit off. It begins with a transformation sequence, like one from Sailor Moon before showing the characters wearing it in-game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D3cdN-GbmM&ab_channel=DeadbyDaylight In Silent Hill 3, people could earn the Transform Costume stick to become Princess Heart. This was considered an alternate costume. To get it, you would need to enter the "PrincessHeart" code. (The option to do so would open up after beating the game once.) As a reminder, the Silent Hill Chapter is an add-on available for the game. It gives people the Midwich Elementary School map, The Executioner (Pyramid Head) Killer, and Silent Hill 3's Cheryl Mason as a Survivor. Dead by Daylight is available for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Google Stadia, and its Silent Hill Chapter costs $6.99. Other crossovers involved Resident Evil and Attack on Titan. The post Silent Hill 3 Princess Heart Transform Costume Joins Dead by Daylight appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 3, 2022 12:01 PM
It's 6:30 on a Saturday morning, and I am doing something I haven't done in years. At the age of 41, sleep is often more exciting than any new piece of media, but I hurried from my bed for a simple reason: I want to play a video game. I usually make better choices than this and will often ignore the desire to live like a younger version of myself to appease the needs of the current version. But, to put it bluntly, God of War Ragnarok has ruined that illusion of self-control. I am getting up too early and staying up too late. I am sorely tempted to put a few extra meetings in my calendar this week to buy more time for the adventures of Grumpy Dad and Boy, as I intend to start a second playthrough the moment this review is complete. Like many others, I have been a fan of God of War since the first installment on PlayStation 2. My love for the series grew with each new title, and I made sure I snapped up the PSP games to get my fill of Kratos' special brand of badassery on the go. When the series underwent a total reboot with 2018's God of War, I was a little nervous about it. When I sat down with the game, all that washed away, and I now consider the title to be one of my favorite PlayStation games of all time. I tell you this so that when I say Ragnarok builds upon that foundation, I do so as a compliment. God of War Ragnarok is everything I loved about the reboot, with even more polish and ambition.
With years come wisdom, and with wisdom come both solace and fear.God of War Ragnarok opens with the same subtle storytelling that made the reboot such a wonderful experience. Kratos and Atreus are a little older now, living at their house and going about their lives. They seem happy. While peace is not a constant, as their enemies still hunt them, they do not actively seek out conflict. Atreus is shown to be a capable hunter; the boy who failed to bring down his first deer is long gone, replaced by a young man coming into his own. Kratos' quick grunts and taciturn nature are now shown in a different light, as his grumbles and gruffness appear to have developed into an easy shorthand between the two. Where a grunt used to mean dismissal, it now implies agreement. An easy physical closeness also developed between the two; something fans watched slowly unfolding in the previous game. Before, Kratos was shown as distant from Atreus, both of them slowly floating in different directions after the death of Faye, Atreus' mother. Kratos lacked the skills to bridge the gap between them, and it was only through an adventure that Faye orchestrated and a few near-death experiences that he learned to overcome his fears and communicate with his son. This bed of shared experienced has allowed a better relationship to blossom, and Kratos is attempting to let Atreus take the lead as he becomes a man. Despite this, there is still cause for tension. Atreus is obsessed with the prophecy that revealed him to be Loki. With Baldur dead, Fimbulwinter here, and Ragnarok approaching, Kratos wishes to keep his son safe. Kratos is aware that the world is dangerous and filled with terrors and that he is destined to die, so his aim is to exist outside all the god-fueled rage and intrigue that has followed him his entire life. More than that, he wants to be a good father, and in order to do so, he commits to allowing his son to become his own person. Whether he believes the prophecy at the center of Atreus' obsession doesn't matter. He joins his son on an adventure to find someone who can stand up to Odin. He wishes to spend more time with his son and teach him lessons, as his chance to do so may be growing short. Where Kratos feels trapped is that he wants his son to feel capable and strong, but to be able to do so without the need for war. In his own heart, Kratos realizes that the only thing that has ever truly died in his life is love. First, it was Lysandra and Calliope, his first wife and daughter, sacrificed on the altar of his rage when he was tricked by the gods. Next it was Faye, who fought her own battle against the wrongs of the world and who set Kratos on the path to being a better person. But, as much as he loved them all, their deaths were final. While he seems to be endlessly haunted by his old enemies, his old loves can never seem to comfort him. Kratos wishes more than anything to avoid this fate for Atreus. Whether or not a prophecy declares Atreus the victor, Kratos knows the price that must be paid for those wins, and he would do what he can to steer his son toward a better future. The game's overall themes continue to be guilt, loss, and forgiveness. The matured Kratos also plays an extra role this time as a confidant to others who are dealing with their own fear, rage, or grief. He is well suited to the task, his attempts to connect with his own emotions and with those of his son priming him to develop deeper connections with others. These newly established relationships are built upon and threatened with a deft hand by the game's writers. Best of all are moments of joy, family, fun, and friendship that develop throughout the game. With some truly stunning voice-acting performances at play, all the characters become rich and deep, worth rooting for or railing against as you see fit. In Ragnarok, Kratos can still be the terrifying god-killer we all know, but he is also capable of unprompted kindness when someone needs it.
A man of means and he means to hurt you.As much as Kratos wishes to avoid war, he is still up for a good fight, and you will be fighting a lot as you make your way through the 50-or-so hours of the God of War Ragnarok campaign. Combat is almost surgical, yet perfectly balanced between the folks who will want to hack and slash their way through the game and the defter dancers who wish to flit from enemy to enemy in a ballet of violence. No matter your skill level, this is a game you will be able to enjoy. You begin the campaign armed with your Blades of Chaos and the Leviathan Axe. Chopping through enemies will earn you experience, and this experience can be spent on a range of skills and ability upgrades that make you even better at eviscerating enemies. Both weapons can equip Runes that allow for new abilities, while a number of armor pieces form the basis of your stats. Everything can be tweaked in small, but satisfying, ways until the Kratos and Atreus that you will play as will be very much your own. It is a testament to the designers that when traveling together, father and son form a skilled team of fighters, playing off each other in fun ways that add further depth to combat. And yet, should you find yourself exploring the world alone, the combat doesn't feel lacking. As much fun as simply doing damage is, an important aspect of combat in God of War Ragnarok is Stun. This is a status effect you can build up on enemies, allowing you to stop them in their tracks and opening up a chance to inflict huge damage on them. You also gain access to a range of weapon-dependant finishers, brutal displays of destruction that can earn disturbed utterances from your companions. There is a range of elemental interactions between your own weapons and those of companions that can really dish out the damage, adding a further layer to combat as well. Best of all, combat is used to build relationships between the characters. Some of the people you will meet will shy away from the use of force, while others will revel in it. All the while, dialogue will play out that helps to make the characters feel deep and well-constructed. For higher-level players, chaining moves and abilities together will feel intense. At more challenging difficulty levels, the game is as demanding and enjoyable as you could hope for. My favorite trick is throwing the axe at short range, bouncing it off an enemy's face, landing quick punches and strikes from other weapons, then recalling the axe before it can hit the ground for a killing blow. When not burying an axe ins something, the two main ways that players will interact with the world of God of War Ragnarok is via environmental traversal and puzzle solving. The design of both aspects of the game are deeply intertwined. You often need to find new vantage points, items, or areas to make your way forward in the game. Some of these environmental puzzles were surprisingly challenging and lots of fun to solve. The different realms you visit are also all distinct and wonderfully designed, although somewhat familiar to fans of the 2018 game. This is actually a good thing, as the fact that you have already visited the Realms that make up the game means traveling through them can now be simplified. There are surprises in store, however, as the endless politics of the gods means not everything is at it was when Kratos and Atreus last visited.
A saga worth telling.Santa Monica Studio is definitely taking advantage of all the power the PlayStation 5 has to offer with God of War Ragnarok, and the game looks absolutely stunning. The lighting, rich sky boxes, and incredible level detail all make the game a joy to watch. Much like the 2018 game, Ragnarok offers some beautiful sights to drink in as you explore the world and the story, but the tiny details to be found on each character are just as worthy of your attention. What truly resonated with me about God of War Ragnarok was just how good a job it does of drawing me into the stories of the main characters. At this point in my life, my primary fears revolve around the loss of loved ones and the idea of somehow letting down the people that rely on me. Ragnarok manages to deal with these heavy themes while using the opportunity provided by the previous games' world-building to find even more room for character development. It explores the delicate and tense spaces that exist between family members and friends who share similar fears, but do not wish to burden each other by expressing them. Even more interestingly, it does this in an engaging fashion while providing players with a terrifically designed combat system, deep world design, and stunning acting by the entire cast. God of War Ragnarok is as slick and beautifully crafted a game as you will play this generation, and my experience with it has been delightfully bug-free. If you have been waiting through the months since Elden Ring for your next must-play game, then this is it. In 2018 Santa Monica Studio reinvented the way they make God of War games, but with Ragnarok, they may have just perfected it. God of War Ragnarok will come to the PS4 and PS5 on November 9, 2022. The post Review: God of War Ragnarok Builds on Kratos and Atreus' Dynamic appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 3, 2022 11:30 AM
Aksys confirmed that it will not just offer one Jack Jeanne limited edition option, but three for the upcoming Switch otome. When it launches in June 2023, there will be three tiers available for the physical release. There will be a Bronze one to start, with Silver and Gold on top of that. The Jack Jeanne Bronze Limited Edition includes items that will be present in each possible package. In addition to the physical copy of the game, they get five class pins, an acrylic diorama featuring standees of the characters, a scarf, and the 80-page Jack Jeanne Visual Art Book. The Silver tier adds a crossbody bag inspired by the game. Finally, the Gold version adds both the bag and a shirt. There's also a photo showing off the Bronze Limited Edition items people will get. As a reminder, Jack Jeanne is an otome game with rhythm elements to it. It is known for Sui Ishida's involvement, as he created it and worked on its character designs. Ishida also worked on the series Tokyo Ghoul and Choujin X. Jack Jeanne will come to the Nintendo Switch outside Japan in June 2023, and three limited edition versions will be available. The game is immediately available on the system in Japan. The post Aksys Will Offer Three Jack Jeanne Limited Edition Options appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 3, 2022 11:00 AM
The weapon triangle is a staple for Fire Emblem games, and now Nintendo shared details about the Fire Emblem Engage weakness chart. It took to Twitter to confirm which weapons are strong or weak against others. It also explained that taking advantage of that knowledge will let allies or enemies "break" each other. First, here's the tweet going over the Fire Emblem Engage weakness chart, with the classic weapon triangle appearing on the left-side. As usual, swords best axes, axes are strong against lances, and lances will beat swords. On the right side is a second chart. It notes that special artes a character might know will be strong against an opponent who is using a bow, throwing knife, or tome to attack.
As for breaking, that's a side effect of taking advantage of weaknesses. In addition to dealing damage, a "break" can be triggered. When this happens, an enemy can't counter attack even if their speed would normally have allowed them to follow-up your attack. Likewise, if one of your allies is hit by an attack strong against them, they'll lose the ability to counter. Fire Emblem Engage will come to the Nintendo Switch on January 20, 2023. The post Fire Emblem Engage Weapon Triangle Weakness Chart Shared appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 3, 2022 10:30 AM
When the 3.2 update arrived in Genshin Impact, it also finished the Sumeru Archon Quest series in Act V and introduced the Weekly Boss Everlasting Lord of Arcane Wisdom Shouki no Kami, the Prodigal. Now HoYoVerse offered additional details about each stage of the fight. It goes over what someone might need to do to make this Trounce Domain experience easier. Editor's Note: There will be spoilers for the Genshin Impact Everlasting Lord of Arcane Wisdom Shouki no Kami, the Prodigal Weekly Boss Trounce Domain below.First, to access the Genshin Impact Shouki no Kami fight and add it to your Weekly Boss Trounce Domain options, you must complete the Archon Quest Chapter 3 Act 5 quest "Where the Boat of Consciousness Lies." This means you must be at Adventure Rank 35 and caught up with the Sumeru questline. Like other Weekly Bosses, there are two phases to Shouki no Kami. In each case, a Neo Akasha Terminal is around to aid the player. The first stage involves multi-element AOE attacks. In addition to attacking, someone could charge the Neo Akasha Terminal with the Energy Blocks that appear to remove negative effects from the boss' attack, possibly create a regen effect, or stun him. These are triggered by stepping on the Elemental Matrices circles that appear on the ground. So stepping on two of the Electro ones would stun the boss. The second part of this Genshin Impact Trounce Domain involves Shouki no Kami putting up a shield and using a summoning a Nirvana Engine for a Setsuna Shoumetsu attack. Again, getting Energy Blocks, attacking minions, or attacking the boss will chargethe Neo Akasha Terminal so you can attack and destroy the shield. Once that drops, the boss will prepare the large-scale attack. Attacking the Nirvana Engine will let you charge the Neo Akasha Terminal, so you can stop the assault, stun the boss, and then get up closer to it to deal damage. Shouki no Kami can be fought once each week for rewards. There are level 60, 70, 80, and 90 versions of it available. The unique talent level-up materials you can get from him are Daka's Bell, Mirror of Mushin, and Puppet Strings. You can also earn Ascension Gems and Artifact Set pieces from lines like Gladiator's Finale and Wanderer's Troupe. Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. People can also face the Dendro Hypostasis now that patch 3.2 is here. The post Genshin Impact Shouki no Kami Weekly Boss Detailed appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:30 PM  It's that time of the week again when we can give our collective gaming wallets a break. The Epic Games Store has been a beacon of hope for those on a budget, with a variety of games given away to players to keep week after week. We know now what next week's free Epic Games Store games are — one is a comfy indie adventure game, while the other is a more intense stealth game set in Edo Japan. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun and Alba – A Wildlife Adventure are free on the Epic Games Store starting on November 10. Shadow Tactics is a self-described "hardcore tactical stealth game." In it, you're given full control of a deadly team that sneaks around enemies, infiltrates castles and monasteries, and wipes out camps. You have to see traps, poison, or avoid enemies to succeed in this difficult game. You'll get to control Mugen, a powerful samurai, Aiko, a master of camouflage, and Yuki, a street child who can place traps and decoys.... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:15 PM  Nearly a year since its release, Forza Horizon 5 is about to become even more of a technical showcase for PC players. Playground Games has formally announced that in a forthcoming update scheduled for November 8, the game will be outfitted with support for both NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution and AMD FSR 2. The update will also include additional DirectX ray tracing support, which you will be able to activate in Forza Horizon 5's Free Roam, Races, and Photo Mode. All of these new graphical enhancements will come alongside some new free content. The Donut Media update will introduce a new Horizon Story and four additional vehicles. Power to the pistons With these enhancements, players can expect a richer visual experience across the board. For those that use the FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR 2) option, it sports a Performance mode that "can construct a 4K rendered image from a 1080p frame buffer, allowing higher performance at higher resolutions." The neat thin... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:00 PM  It does not come as a secret that developer Playtonic Games intended its 2017 3D platformer Yooka-Laylee to serve as a spiritual successor to the Banjo-Kazooie duology on the Nintendo 64. Players probably do not know, however, that Playtonic wanted the Banjo-Kazooie influences to go beyond borrowed gameplay ideas and loving homage. According to the VGC editor and former Playtonic writer, Andy Robinson, the team initially planned to include the eponymous bear and bird as a cameo appearance somewhere within Yooka-Laylee. Robinson shared this news in response to a Twitter user who asked about his favorite behind-the-scenes development story regarding Yooka-Laylee. He refrained from revealing too much about this story, only saying that although Banjo and Kazooie were initially going to be included. The developer, however, could not make the cameo appearance a reality in the end. The wording of his response implies that the development team had already negotiated a deal with M... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 3, 2022 3:45 PM  In the magical world of The Chant, you and Jess — well, you as Jess — will explore an island. It is overrun with cultists, monsters from beyond the veil, and new age-types. Naturally, that would be a daunting task for anyone — and this is what made us create this The Chant hints and beginner's guide. Jess isn't Lara Croft, so you don't have to worry much about rock climbing and jumping. In fact, there's really nothing particularly hard about going places and stealing things. If Jess can cross some obstacle, then you'll just press the "use" key to cross it. The Chant — Hints and beginner's guide Navigating the world of The Chant Two particular things you may want to be on the lookout for: open windows and cracks in the rocks/walls/between two stacks of crates. Jess can vault through the former and shimmy through the latter, but they can be easy to miss sometimes. I have it on good authority that Andrew got lost once by missing a climbab... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 3, 2022 3:15 PM  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 launched with a long list of weapons and attachments for you to unlock. Along the way, you can work on getting your hands on the mastery camos to show off in-game. If you're a player that would rather find out what the best Modern Warfare 2 Kastov 565 class is without having to test out all the attachments, this guide has got you covered. You may have noticed that Modern Warfare 2 has three versions of the Kastov: the Kastov 565, the Kastov 762, and the Kastov-74u. The Kastov 565 stands out in the assault rifle category, as it is able to pack a serious punch in multiplayer. This class will improve the recoil and mobility of the gun to achieve a versatile loadout that allows you to get aggressive or pick off enemies from range. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 best Kastov 565 class build Muzzle: Silentfire XG6 Barrel: KAS-7 406mm Underbarrel: FSS Sharkfin 90 Stock: Prolite TL3 Stock Rear Grip: Ivanov ST-70 Grip Receiver: Kastov 565 Let'... |
Gamer Empire Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:17 PM When you first play Deep Rock Galactic and complete your first-ever mission in the game, you will notice there is more than one number increased […] |
Gamer Empire Thursday, November 3, 2022 4:56 PM Gold is a universal currency in every single game nowadays. And it's not an exception with Deep Rock Galactic. However, you don't actually spend gold […] |
Gamer Empire Thursday, November 3, 2022 3:18 PM Diplomacy is the second-best weapon one can use in a war-torn world, such as Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord. Though we all know that there […] |
Gamer Empire Thursday, November 3, 2022 3:06 PM In a game of total war, sieges are one of the things you will do most often in Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord. Players have […] |
Gamer Empire Thursday, November 3, 2022 2:56 PM There are a lot of important NPCs in Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord, and many of them will want you to help them one way […] |
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 3, 2022 4:00 PM In Pet Tower Defense Simulator, to defend your base from terrible invaders, you will have to acquire gems and gather pets. These games have recently gained a lot of popularity, but most of them include anime characters! All Roblox: Pet Tower Defense Codes For Freebies (Tested November 2022) We collected and compiled all of the […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 3, 2022 3:13 PM Another set of Legendary items to complement the Gloomguide's Prize set. Blizzard has added a new set of Legendary items for Season 6, where each class will receive six pieces of armor that add a unique buff to class-specific skills and Dash skills in-game. According to Blizzard, the new set of Legendary items was designed […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 3, 2022 2:00 PM In the Hello Kitty universe of Roblox, My Hello Kitty Cafe, you can manage your very own cafe, outdoor dining, and food truck. Purchase furnishings for your shops' interiors, and appoint well-known figures to assist with client service! Find secret treasure boxes by exploring the map, go shopping for new furniture for your shops in […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 3, 2022 1:00 PM Our collection contains all of the accessible Roblox Backrooms Morphs codes. Entering these codes will grant you access to free skins. The POPCAT GANG created an experience called Roblox Backrooms Morphs! within the platform. You'll be assuming the roles of a variety of different backstage characters in this game. To obtain more skins, discover new […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 3, 2022 12:00 PM Team Cherry's Metroidvania action-adventure game, Hollow Knight, follows the journey of a nameless warrior called the Knight as he travels through Hallownest, which is now a kingdom ruined by a supernatural disease. As the Knight journeys through Hallownest, he will encounter different enemies, bosses, mini-bosses, and even hidden bosses. One of these hidden bosses is […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 3, 2022 11:00 AM World Bosses are special enemy creatures in the game that any player can hunt solo or with a team for various reasons: farm loot and materials, take on a challenge, or have fun. Contents World Boss Requirements To be able to take on any boss in the world of Balck Desert, there will be a […] |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, November 3, 2022 4:47 PM Showcasing several of the upcoming game's locations, levels, platforming, and more. The post Sonic Frontiers Gets New 'Showdown' Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, November 3, 2022 4:09 PM The Nintendo Switch version will launch at a later date The post Blood Bowl III Launches February 23 For Consoles and PC appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, November 3, 2022 3:34 PM Provides a look into the game's magic combat system The post Forspoken Gets New 'Deep Dive: Magic Combat' Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, November 3, 2022 3:05 PM The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The post Ghostrunner 2 Gets First Concept Artwork appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming on PC Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:33 PM Focus Entertainment and Mundfish revealed this week that their alternate history action RPG Atomic Heart will be released on February 21, 2023. Read more after the jump. |