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Kotaku Friday, December 2, 2022 11:50 AM
    

Within the many, many aspects of the new Pokémon Scarlet And Violet (PSV), from its Gym campaign to its Titan-battling storyline, is one feature that is easily forgotten: its Academy lessons. For the most part, that's for a good reason—they're astoundingly boring. But there's one moment, in the middle of a math…

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Kotaku Friday, December 2, 2022 10:40 AM
    

Finally, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean is done, but I wouldn't hold it against you if you didn't know that because Netflix's binge-watching model and its handling of the anime's promotion has circumvented any hype and online discussion for it. And now I'm worried about the fate of its sequel arc, Steel Ball Run

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Kotaku Friday, December 2, 2022 10:10 AM
    

Rumors are swirling that Nintendo may have underplayed its hand with yesterday's Pokémon Scarlet and Violet patch announcement, with some suggesting that the worst of the framerate issues have been significantly improved. In our own very unscientific tests, it looks like this might at least a little bit true.

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Kotaku Friday, December 2, 2022 9:30 AM
    

Marvel's Midnight Suns is a fun but tangled mess of nylon, lasers, and wind-down time with Iron Man. Though made by Firaxis Games, developers behind treasured turn-based strategy franchise XCOM, Midnight Suns is its own ridiculous neon thing, with role-playing elements intricately entwined with its turn-based,…

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Kotaku Friday, December 2, 2022 9:30 AM
    

Dudunsparce is already the biggest joke of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Pokédex. There's almost no visible difference between this new Pokémon and its pre-evolution Dunsparce save for an extra segment on its body. Even still, yours could be special. So if you really want to catch 'em all, you better start double…

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 11:53 AM
     Callisto Protocol PC stutters are ruining the horror game

Horror games are meant to be scary, but not in the way that the Callisto Protocol PC stutters are horrifying players. Unfortunately, it seems that the no matter what hardware your system is packing, no one can escape from the terror of its poor performance.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 11:48 AM
     The best card games on PC 2022

What are the best card games on PC? It is not a question we would have been asking a few years ago, when some basic ports of paper-based systems and some minigames in larger titles were all we had access to.

Now, there are heaps of games like Hearthstone vying to be among the best card games on PC - it is one of the quickest growing genres in the industry. The best card games offer players a rich and constantly shifting meta, potentially limitless replayability, and are approachable to boot - so it is not hard to see why card games have taken off in recent years.

What that means is somebody (us) needs to lay down the objective truth (subjective opinion) on which are best card games on PC (the ones we enjoy the most). We will cover everything from the biggest player in the genre today (you will never guess which that is), the best ports from paper, the up-and-comers you might not have heard of, and some of the best free card games out there.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 11:36 AM
     Best Warzone guns: the top weapons in Caldera

Want to know what the best Warzone guns are? Warzone Season 2 Reloaded completely changed the battle royale game by unifying the Vanguard Royale and Battle Royale playlists together. This means players no longer have to use Vanguard weapons if they own any of the guns from Modern Warfare and Black Ops Cold War.

You might be looking for the best Warzone 2 guns instead -  give that guide a read if you've moved on to the sequel. Picking out the best Call of Duty Warzone weapons can be difficult, especially with over 100 different options to pick from across three games. If you're completely new to the battle royale game, you may struggle against players with every weapon as there's currently no way to unlock any of the guns in Warzone Caldera.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 11:48 AM
     The Callisto Protocol system requirements – 43% of you lack the GPU

The Callisto Protocol system requirements show that the tides are changing. They're not quite as scary as the Silent Hill 2 remake since you'll be able to run the new survival horror game using the most popular graphics card on Steam, but given that very GPU is the minimum, many people are fast approaching the need to upgrade their gaming PC.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 11:14 AM
     Need for Speed Unbound cars – the complete car list

Wondering how many Need for Speed Unbound cars there are to make up the complete car list? The latest racer in the almost 30 year old series has a plethora of cars featuring some of the most famous brands in the world. From traditionally motorsport-focused names such as Ferrari and Porsche to those with a wider range of offerings, including Ford, Nissan, and Mercedes.

In total, there are 143 Need for Speed Unbound cars on launch. This will likely increase over time as updates and DLC are released, but it's certainly a lot to choose from in one of the better racing games in 2022. You'll need to do the Need for Speed Unbound money glitch a lot to be able to afford all of these rides, so carry on reading for the full car list.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 11:14 AM
     Samsung 870 EVO 2TB SSD drops to its lowest price ever on Amazon

The Samsung 870 EVO 2TB SSD is the perfect companion for those looking for more storage - and let's face facts, we're always on the hunt for more space when games like Warhammer 40,000 Darktide and The Callisto Protocol take up between 50GB and 75GB an install. Fortunately, the solid state drive is currently the lowest price it's ever been on Amazon.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 11:00 AM
     Valorant map Split returns in patch 6.0 after lengthy hiatus

A new year means a new Valorant map rotation, as well as the highly-anticipated return of axed map Split, which is being reintroduced to the FPS game's location pool after several months on the bench.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 10:44 AM
     Hogwarts Legacy release date, trailers, gameplay, news, and more

Want to know when the Hogwarts Legacy release date is? Revealed during a Sony PlayStation Showcase event in September 2020, Hogwarts Legacy is a prequel to the Harry Potter series of books and films. Developed by Warner Bros. Games, Avalanche, and Portkey Games as a collaborative effort, Hogwarts Legacy is set in the late 1800s, and lets budding witches and wizards fulfil the usual classroom duties as a student, all while exploring the campus and its surrounding areas in this open-world game, along with many of Hogwarts' lively patrons.

The Hogwarts Legacy release date has been pushed back a few times, but we finally have an exact date in place. We've got all the details on what you can expect from the next RPG game in the Harry Potter universe, including Hogwarts Legacy trailers, news, gameplay, and more.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 10:36 AM
     Need for Speed Unbound money glitch – how to do the money cheat

Knowing how to do the Need for Speed Unbound money glitch is a surefire way of racking up funds in the latest instalment in the series. It involves acquiring a high heat level, then hiding from the police in a very specific spot, as the feds will be unable to find you and you'll earn extra cash every single time.

Need for Speed Unbound is one of many racing games in the series that has been going strong since the mid-90s, and it takes a lot from 2019's Need for Speed Heat with a huge focus being placed on the police chases, a little like you'd find in Grand Theft Auto. Having cash for upgrades and better vehicles is necessary if you want the best cars, so keep reading for details on how to do the Need for Speed Unbound money glitch and cheat your way to luxury.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 10:36 AM
     Midnight Suns new game plus details

If you're looking for Midnight Suns new game plus details, we've got you. You've gathered your rag-tag group of superhumans and smashed Lilith into next week, but what now? Thankfully, once you've completed your mission and averted the apocalypse, you can do it all over again, utilising almost everything you earned the first time around.

What exactly does the Midnight Suns new game plus consist of? Does having an overpowered Midnight Suns character like the Hulk from the get-go make things too easy? And what about all those cosmetics you worked so hard to earn? If you're looking to replay one of the best PC games released this year, we have all the details you'll need on the Midnight Suns new game plus mode.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 10:57 AM
     The best pirate games on PC 2022

Arr matey, I see yee be interested in the best pirate games on PC. Why, it'll always be a good idea to want to be a buccaneer. The clash o' swords, the deck at your feet, the sea in yer beard, the grog in your stomach - 'tis a pirate's life that's right for us.

Right, that's enough of that, it's starting to give me a headache. There's nothing more liberating than being a pirate. No, not that kind of pirate - you'll want to pay for this selection of games to support the creators and get the best experience possible. From insult swordfighting to dodging krakens, the PC boasts the finest pirate games out there. Let's have a look then, shall we? Let's run our swords through the best pirate games on PC. Just try not to spill your grog on the way, landlubber.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 10:54 AM
     Warframe crossplay is finally here as free Steam game gets new update

Warframe crossplay is here at last, with the long-awaited feature for the free Steam game finally arriving courtesy of a new update from Digital Extremes, which unites the PC shooter with Tennos on PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox to make the Origin System bigger and more alive than ever. You can access cross platform games on Warframe right now.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 10:07 AM
     Fortnite map brings Pokemon Snap to the battle royale game

This Fortnite map, based on Pokemon Snap, is a great way to break out of the battle royale game from Epic and enjoy a more relaxed way of playing. While the Fortnite chapter 4 season 1 release date is looming overhead now, some players don't want to worry about that and would rather chill out and search for some Pokemon.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 10:00 AM
     Genshin Impact outfits – available skins and costumes

After months of pleading by the community, players can now unlock Genshin Impact outfits. This system was introduced in the Genshin Impact 1.6 update, but the developers have been slow to give every character an outfit.

One of the big questions surrounding the Genshin Impact outfits was how skins were planned to be distributed in the free PC game. As Genshin Impact locks characters behind gacha mechanics, players were worried that skins may be sold using the same system. There are two methods to unlock events: purchase the skin for 1680 Genesis Crystals, or complete a specific event. If you happen to miss the event, the skin will make its way to the Character Outfit Shop in the future. Here are all of the Genshin Impact outfits so far.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 9:59 AM
     What is the next Dreamlight Valley update release date?

Want to know the next Disney Dreamlight Valley update release date and who's coming with it? Dreamlight Valley updates add new characters and quests to the life sim, and we already know there's a lot of room for new faces to be added. Fans on social media have been requesting the likes of Cinderella, Belle, and Stitch - and with a certain blue alien coming soon, we know Gameloft are listening.

Despite being in early access, the Disney game has cemented itself as one of the best PC games of 2022, with regular content updates, a vibrant community, and speedy and regular patches when bugs are found. So far, we've had one large content update since the game launched, and the next update will make it two in just three months. With "an almost unlimited source" of classic characters to choose from, there's no sign of these updates slowing down yet.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 9:30 AM
     Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 loses GPU top spot among Steam users

Despite its age, the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 has remained the most popular GPU among Steam users for the last several years. However, nothing lasts forever in the ever shifting PC gaming space. Now, six and a half years after its release, the Pascal pixel pusher has finally been toppled from its place at the top.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 9:32 AM
     Genshin Impact tier list December 2022: the best characters in 3.2

Looking for a Genshin Impact tier list? There are currently 59 Genshin Impact characters available, so there's no shortage of candidates for your dream team. But with so many different weapons, elementals, talents, ascension bonuses, and constellation upgrades, finding your favourites can be challenging.

Don't let the placement of the characters on our Genshin Impact tier list deter you from pulling on the next character banner. While base stats and elemental abilities are important, the value of a character also depends on personal playstyle, available weapons and artifacts, and team composition. That being said, if your favourite Genshin Impact character is in C tier or below, you may struggle to get past some of the more challenging Spiral Abyss floors. Don't worry too much if your favourite character is on one of the lower tiers; you can still make it work with our recommended Genshin Impact builds.

In general, being on a high tier means that the character is the best Genshin Impact character in their role, is not too difficult to build, and performs well regardless of teammates. Being on a lower tier means that there are better alternatives, or the character needs a very specific build or team to shine. Just to note, the characters are not ranked within their own tier, and with that out of the way, let's take a look at our ranking of characters in our Genshin Impact tier list.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 8:03 AM
     Call of Duty and Warzone 2 planned as advertising tool for US Army

Call of Duty and Warzone 2 would have been used to help advertise the US Army, though sponsorships for the FPS games were cancelled following the emergence of various lawsuits relating to sexual harassment at Activison Blizzard, reports claim, based on internal Army documentation.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 8:02 AM
     Cyberpunk 2077 Edgerunners creators would make another CDPR anime

Cyberpunk 2077 Edgerunners creators have taken to a Reddit AMA to say they may work on an anime again with The Witcher and GOG developer CDPR, as the sci-fi open-world game's Phantom Liberty DLC release date draws ever closer.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 8:01 AM
     Minecraft skin lets you drop in as Fortnite icon Jonesy

The joy of Minecraft skins is they let you show off your love for other things you enjoy in the sandbox game. You can become just about anyone or anything you want to, providing they can be wrapped around the Minecraft character's standard model size. If you're a Fortnite fan and you want to represent that in-game, then we've got a great skin for you.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 8:10 AM
     The best Marvel Snap decks December 2022

The best Marvel Snap decks aren't available to you right away, but fear not, because alongside some of the meta decks in this superhero-themed card game, we also have the best decks for beginners too. So whether you're still making your way through Pool 1 and 2, or you're reaching the end of Pool 3 and gearing up to unlock the ultra-rare Pool 4 and 5 cards, we've got options for you.

In our humble opinion, the best Marvel Snap deck right now is Infinacula. We have the full decklist for that deck down below, but you need to have made your way into the third Marvel Snap pool because Dracula is vital for the deck to work. If you're not at that point yet, and you're still making your way through the earlier stages of the game, keep reading for our best Marvel Snap decks in this free PC game.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 7:41 AM
     Roblox music codes December 2022 – the best song IDs

Looking for Roblox music codes? There are thousands of popular songs available to listen to in Roblox, simply by entering music ID codes into your boombox or the radio. Using song IDs, you can play your favourite TikTok songs in games with your friends.

So how do you play music in Roblox? The method varies depending on which game you want to blast your tunes in. Some games allow you free access to the boombox - simply equip and press it to bring up a text box in which you can enter a song ID code. Catalog Heaven is a great place to test the Roblox music codes you find, as it allows you to equip any boombox in the shop and try it out.

In most games, however, you'll need to use the radio to play music. This is usually part of a paid Game Pass - the price of a Game Pass is set by each game developer individually. Once you have access to the radio, you can use it in the same way as the boombox - simply enter the song ID code and press play. Occasionally, tracks are taken down by Roblox, so if a code stops working, you'll have to look for a replacement. Here are the best radio music codes in Roblox that work in December 2022:

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 7:27 AM
     Tekken 8 release date speculation, trailers, gameplay, and story

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.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 7:19 AM
     Victoria 3 beginner's guide

You'll need this Victoria 3 beginner's guide because there's a lot to learn in the latest grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. You'll be playing as 'the spirit of a nation,' making decisions about important policies, industry and trade, and your relationships with other nations around the world. It's a lot to take in all at once, and our Victoria 3 beginner's guide will help get you up and running in no time.

While Victoria 3 can seem intimidating at first, you'll always have the ability to pause time for as long as you need to make decisions, size up the situation, and issue orders. When things feel overwhelming in the strategy game, just hit the spacebar! Running the game at slower speeds can also help keep notifications coming at a reasonable pace, so experiment with those as you play. You won't get bonus prestige points for blasting through everything at the highest speed. Our guides for Victoria 3 trade and Victoria 3 diplomatic plays can help clear things up, too.

Continue reading Victoria 3 beginner's guide
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PCGamesN Friday, December 2, 2022 7:06 AM
     Diablo Immortal update that helps casual players is coming soon

A future Diablo Immortal update will be catered towards helping players who have fallen behind their guildmates make up the levels in the action RPG game, throwing those of us who can't spend entire days in Sanctuary a lifeline.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 2, 2022 12:00 PM
    

My keyboard is broken, so this has been a fun week of workarounds that sort of work but not quite enough to play most things. That'll teach me to spend more than the £5 one that lasted for a decade I guess.

Fortunately, a few of the little turn based tactics games I'd had on the backburner for a while was Immortal Tactics Colon War of the Eternals, an excellent little fantasy combat game set on miniature hex grids. On paper, it's a stock fantasy game with a himbo, edgelord, and nerd fighting to kill monsters and unlock new characters. But what does paper know?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 2, 2022 11:39 AM
    

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide launched on November 30th following several weeks of pre-order beta, but some players are already rather ticked off that the full-price game includes microtransactions. In particular, Darktide players are miffed that the co-op action game offers bundles of its Aquila premium currency that fall just short of the cost of some items in the store, meaning you'd have to stump up for several bundles to afford those. Taking to Darktide's Discord to ask why you can't just buy a specific amount of Aquilas for the items you want, one player was told by a spokesperson for Fatshark that adding such a feature would be "immeasurably complex".

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 2, 2022 11:08 AM
    

I was dismissive of my first few games of Marvel Snap, intrigued by the next few, then hooked within ten. Second Dinner's lightning-fast CCG manages to pack a surprising amount of nuance and strategy within six turns, while cleverly leaning on that brevity to play around with ideas that wouldn't work elsewhere. It's neat! And free! You should try it.

All the more so, now that the latest update has added Collector Tokens that let you buy specific cards rather than leaving you solely at the mercy of booster packs. There are also 16 new cards, nerfs to some old ones, and a smattering of other improvements.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 2, 2022 11:06 AM
    

At the beginning of November, we announced we were going to write a bumper crop of supporter articles for the month to celebrate the launch of our new introductory offer on our monthly Standard subscriptions. Normally, these exclusive supporter articles are reserved for our Premium subscription tier, but because we wanted to give those Standard introductory folks a taste of what Premium has to offer as well, we decided to make a bunch of them visible to all subscribers.

About a week into November, we realised that we didn't have a very good way of flagging which of those articles Standard subscribers could actually read (our bad), and due to a combination of holidays, illness and general busy-ness, we completely failed to come up with a solution. Apologies! To remedy that, I've now listed all of them below. Enjoy!

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 2, 2022 9:33 AM
    

Whoa, it's December already. How'd that happen? That means it's time for another round of our work experience programme, following on from the great work Eden Assiene this summer. If you reckon you'd like to cover PC gaming for RPS then read on.

The work experience programme is only for applicants from ethnic minorities who live in the UK, and applications are open from now until the end of January. We'd love for you to join us, so check out the entry requirements and get in touch.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 2, 2022 8:00 AM
    

This time of year can be stressful, but it's only the second day of December and already it seems you can't quite control your face as you'd like to. Perhaps you can ask someone to arrange it into the right emotions for you...?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 2, 2022 7:45 AM
    

Righto, this is an odd one. You're 505 Games and you've got your game lined up for a reveal at The Game Awards stream on December 8th/9th, okay? It's set in a slick-looking metropolis positioned by the sea called Rockay City, check. The Epic Games Store is involved somehow, got it. Oh, and let's get Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill and Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home actor Michael Madsen in to drop Geoff Keighley's lost wallet off at The Game Awards HQ, yeah. He's Geoff's biggest fan after all. Excuse me? I don't understand.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 2, 2022 6:52 AM
    

An appeal made by Activision Blizzard that blocked Blizzard Albany's QA staff from unionising has been rejected by the US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). GIbiz report the publisher tried to argue that the entire staff of Blizzard Albany should vote on the unionisation effort rather than just the development studio's QA team, but the NLRB disagree.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 2, 2022 6:07 AM
    

When you vow to "get outside more" and "be more adventurous" in the new year, hey, Game Pass subscribers will be able to do all that indoors. Capcom have announced that Monster Hunter Rise will hit Game Pass in January 2023, a great entry in their brill beast-bashing series. Microsoft have also detailed some more of the games coming to Game Pass before then, including Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga next week. That one might be a fun way to distract the kiddywinkles over Christmas. Read on for more future Game Pass additions.

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Twinfinite Friday, December 2, 2022 11:41 AM
     A return to old ways.

Twinfinite Friday, December 2, 2022 11:00 AM
     With the new movement comes a new defining way to play.

Twinfinite Friday, December 2, 2022 10:01 AM
     Weather Forecast and the final form of Father Pucchi arrive in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R as free DLC.

Twinfinite Friday, December 2, 2022 9:27 AM
     Primal Kyogre and Groudon are coming to Pokemon GO soon!

Twinfinite Friday, December 2, 2022 9:00 AM
     Here's why we think GTA should go forward, not backward.

Siliconera Friday, December 2, 2022 11:30 AM
    

Digimon Survive Sales Figures Pass 500,000

Bandai Namco announced a sales milestone for Digimon Survive. The game, which is a hybrid between a tactical title and visual novel, passed 500,000 units sold worldwide. This comes following multiple discounts in November 2022 that dropped its price.

Here's the official announcement. As a reminder, the game debuted worldwide on July 29, 2022. This means it took about four months to reach almost half a million units sold.

This news arrives after multiple Digimon Survive sales appeared over Black Friday 2022. For example, GameStop dropped the game's price to $17. That discount is still in effect. While Switch copies were sold out as of 10am ET on December 2, 2022, PS4 ones were still available at that price. The Switch version is also $41.99 in the eShop until December 4, 2022.

As a reminder, this is a darker sort of Digimon game. After a group of teenagers pass through a tunnel during a storm, they find themselves in a world full of Digimon. They need to work alongside their partners to stay alive.

Digimon Survive is available on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and Windows PC.

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Siliconera Friday, December 2, 2022 11:00 AM
    

Fit Boxing Fist of the north star demo

Japanese Switch owners that want to get post-atomic fit can get a taste of the routine. The Japanese eShop now hosts a Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star demo, downloadable by any with a Japanese Nintendo account. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

The Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star demo is playable and features two playable boxing instructors. The first is Kenshiro, master of the Hokuto Shinken fighting style and protagonist of the series. Mamiya, the wasteland warrior, is the second instructor. Instructors coach players through the different routines, giving them the rhythm-based cues to punch to.

The demo gives players three days worth of regular gameplay. Being a fitness game, Fitness Boxing typically organizes workouts on a daily routine. The demo for Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star contains a three-day daily training routine, as well as a "fierce battle" stage set up against Shin. Fierce Battle stages set up fights against various goons, and a prominent antagonist from the series. In this case, you can take out some wasteland punks, as well as battle against Shin himself.

Shin is the villain of the first story arc in Fist of the North Star. A successor of the Nanto Koshu Ken style, Shin coveted Kenshiro's wife, Yuria. He attacked and incapacitated Kenshiro, leaving him with seven scars on his chest in the shape of the Big Dipper constellation. Shin then took on the name "King," conquering a part of the wasteland and building Southern Cross City to win Yuria's affection. Kenshiro recovered and set off on a quest for revenge, which is covered in the first volume of the Fist of the North Star manga.

The Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star demo is available on the Japanese Nintendo Switch eShop. The game launches in Japan on December 22, 2022, and globally in March 2023.

The post Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star Demo Launched in Japan appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, December 2, 2022 10:30 AM
    

Stone Ocean's Weather Forecast and Father Pucci (Final) Join JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R

People with JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R can now see Stone Ocean characters Weather Forecast, aka Weather Report, and Father Pucci (Final) settle things. Both characters are now available in-game. They are available for free. They also appear just as the last batch of Stone Ocean's episodes show up to stream on Netflix. Those debuted on December 1, 2022.

There's a new trailer showing Weather Forecast and Father Pucci (Final) face each other in a Stone Ocean stage. It hints at certain plot elements from this part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. However, there are no spoilers for the series in the video.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R is available on the PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The last DLC character to appear was Risotto Nero. The final episodes of the Stone Ocean anime adaptation are now available on Netflix.

The post Stone Ocean's Weather Forecast and Father Pucci (Final) Join JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, December 2, 2022 10:00 AM
    

There are new Danganronpa Pop Up Parade figure pre-orders open, with Chihiro debuting and Junko getting a rerun.

More than one Danganronpa Pop Up Parade pre-orders opened. Good Smile Company announced two are live. People can now call dibs on "budget" Danganronpa Junko Enoshima and Chihiro Fujisaki ahead of their 2023 debuts. Chihiro will show up in Japan in April 2023, then come to North America in June 2023. Meanwhile, Junko will return to Japan in May 2023 and follow in North America shortly after. Her original release's figure is still widely available worldwide.

Both the Junko and Chihiro Danganronpa figures are static ones. They wear their outfits from the original game. Both will be under or just about seven inches tall. In the case of Junko, Monokuma also appears on the base. As these are part of Good Smile Company's budget line, they are each ¥4,800. The US storefront is selling Junko for $38.99 and has the original run in-stock now. It notes the Chiaki one will be $33.99.

Here's how Junko looks, as a reminder.
There are new Danganronpa Pop Up Parade figure pre-orders open, with Chihiro debuting and Junko getting a rerun.

And here is Chihiro.
There are new Danganronpa Pop Up Parade figure pre-orders open, with Chihiro debuting and Junko getting a rerun.

A promotion is in effect if people buy through Good Smile Company direct. Folks can get a postcard of the character whose figure they purchased with it. There are two sample images showing how those will look.
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As a reminder, three other figures from the series are on the way. Danganronpa's Makoto and Danganronpa 2's Hajime and Mikan will eventually appear.

Pre-orders will close for both the Danganronpa Junko Enoshima and Chihiro Fujusaki Pop Up Parade figures on January 6, 2023. The Chihiro figure will debut in Japan on April 2023 and come to North America in June 2023. The Junko reprint figure will appear after May 2023 worldwide. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc is available worldwide on the PS4, Vita, Switch, Xbox One, PC, and mobile devices. It showed up on the PSP in Japan.

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Siliconera Friday, December 2, 2022 9:30 AM
    

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker Naruto (Baryon Mode) DLC Debuts

Another version of Naruto is in Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker, as Naruto Uzumaki (Baryon Mode) DLC appeared. There is also a Hidden Leaf Forest renovated battle map available. The map is free, but people need to pay for the DLC. Bandai Namco also shared patch notes for the update and a trailer for Naruto (Baryon Mode).

First, here's the trailer for the new Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker DLC. It goes over all of this version of Naruto's new moves. For example, it starts with Baryon Bullet Barrage. After that, Naruto uses Baryon Tail Breaker. That's followed by Secret Technique: Baryon Mode. It also notes that it involves Baryon Breakthrough as a Substitution move. People who get this add-on also get Naruto Outfits 3 and 4, Naruto (Sexy Jutsu) hair, Naruto's Knitted Hat "hair," and the Duty over Flesh Honorary Title. All of the avatar parts can be worn by both male and female avatars,

As for the patch notes, here is the official list of what changed.

New Renovated Battle Map Added!
New "Hidden Leaf Forest" added for everyone to enjoy!

Rebalanced Ninjutsu and Secret Techniques

Attack Type: Sharigan

  • Ninjutsu cooldown time has been increased
  • Super Uzumaki Rasengan
  • Secret Technique Ninjutsu will now follow the enemies movements more
  • Rasengan projectile is now a little bit faster moving

Ranged Type: Heavenly Hand Power

  • Now usable even while being attacked
  • Added 'Super Armor' (increased defense) for user while activating
  • Ninjutsu cooldown time has been increased
  • Fire Style: Majestic Destroyer Flame
  • Ninjutsu cooldown time has been increased

Defense Type: Partial Expansion Jutsu

  • User is now propelled further forward during use
  • Spiked Human Boulder
  • Secret Technique Ninjutsu will now clime up walls
  • Increased amount of time the Ninjutsu lasts
  • Increased the speed at which the user can travel when the Ninjutsu is active
  • Super Expansion Jutsu
  • Decreased amount of Secret Technique Gauge needed to activate
  • Increased the speed at which the user can travel when the Ninjutsu is active
  • Karma Linchpin (Wild)
  • Increased amount of Secret Technique Gauge needed to activate

Heal Type: Mind Transmission Jutsu

  • Increased the speed at which mental energy travels
  • Increased the length which mental energy can travel
  • Decreased the amount of time mental energy travels
  • Shadow Stitching Jutsu
  • Increased the amount of damage dealt by this Ninjutsu

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker can be found on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and the Naruto (Baryon Mode) DLC is available now.

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Siliconera Friday, December 2, 2022 9:00 AM
    

Honkai Impact 3rd 6.2 Release Date Set, Includes Playable Ai-Chan

HoYoVerse announced the Honkai Impact 3rd 6.2 release date. The next update will appear on December 8, 2022. It already confirmed one new element of it. That is when the Ai Hyperion Λ battlesuit, a playable version of Ai-chan for Honkai Impact 3rd, will debut. It will also mark the appearance of a new The Honkai Salvation Log event and Herrscher of Thunder Character Card.

First, Ai Hyperion Λ: Chrono Navi is an SP MECH battlesuit. She uses a chakram to attack. When she does, her attacks can deal fire damage. Also, as a nod to Ai-chan's helpful abilities in Honkai Impact 3rd, her playable battlesuit is designed to help support allies with buffs.

As part of the endeavor to help introduce her, there's an event in which she's prominently featured. The Honkai Salvation Log involves players working with her to "fix" bugs in the game. You'll be in digital space with her. Among the rewards for doing so will be the Spectral Raven Midnight Absinthe outfit for Raven.

Also, as players are still on the moon, there will be other activities and rewards. Both Iron Mirage and Remains of the Old World will involve exploring. It can also mean earning the Herrscher of Thunder Character Card shown below.
Honkai Impact 3rd 6.2 Release Date Set, Includes Playable Ai-Chan

Finally, here's the new Honkai Impact 3rd 6.2 release date trailer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8rGfRbkqv8&ab_channel=HonkaiImpact3rd

Honkai Impact 3rd is available for the PC and mobile devices, and the release date for 6.2 is December 8, 2022.

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Siliconera Friday, December 2, 2022 8:30 AM
    

Kojima Death Stranding 2

Hideo Kojima dropped a new teaser for his new Kojima Productions game. The latest reveal, which comes via Kojima's official Twitter account, invites viewers to "Start a new journey." Accompanied by three mysterious symbols, the teases are widely rumored to be connected to an in-development Death Stranding 2.

https://twitter.com/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN/status/1598512751436890114

Kojima's tweet features three mysterious symbols, at least one of which appeared on earlier teases confirming the involvement of actress Elle Fanning. One symbol is a logo for something called the "Automated Public Assistance Company." The second symbol was present on the Fanning teaser, and depicts a mysterious structure under an umbrella-like shape. The third symbol shows a tentacled creature pierced by harpoons. Exactly what the symbols mean is unknown, but they appear to be corporate or organizational logos of some kind.

The latest teases appear to be leading up to a reveal set for the 2022 Game Awards show. The Game Awards official Twitter account, as well as the account of creator and host Geoff Keighley, responded to Kojima's tease with hints that more will be revealed at the show on December 8, 20222, when the show goes live.

As for the connection to Death Stranding 2, that is also unconfirmed, though actor and Death Stranding star Norman Reedus did confirm that production is under way on the game. Kojima Productions is working on at least two projects. One is likely Death Stranding 2, while another, codenamed or titled "Overdose" appears to be connected to actress Margaret Qualley (who played Mama in Death Stranding). Some footage and screenshots of project Overdose leaked in early November.

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Siliconera Friday, December 2, 2022 8:00 AM
    

PSA: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid Charizard is Here

As a reminder going into the weekend, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players can now attempt a Tera Raid to catch a Charizard. This is the first of two periods offering the Kanto starter's final form. It is the only way to get one in-game, at the moment, and people can only catch it once.

First, you need to get to the open-world portion of the game. If you already beat it and are in the postgame, you might start seeing black Tera Raid crystal dens on the map and while walking around. If you haven't beaten the game yet and are a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber, then checking the Tera Raid section in the Poke Portal might result in seeing others' raids for it. These will only appear in-game between December 1-4, 2022 and 15-18, 2022.

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If you face Charizard and defeat it, you get multiple possible rewards. You can catch it once. If you do, you get a level 100 Charizard with the dragon Tera type, a "Charizard the Unrivaled" Mightiest Mark, and the moves Dragon Pulse, Fire Blast, Focus Blast, and Hurricane. Other possible rewards from the fight include items like an Ability Patch item, Dragon Tera Shards, Exp. Candy Ls, Exp. Candy XLs, Modest Mints, Nugget, and TM 157: Overheat.

There are a few other things to note about the Charizard in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, like it is breedable. If you have a picnic with it and a compatible Pokemon like a Ditto, you can get eggs. It also won't show up in your Poke Dex. Also, the official site confirmed there might be more ways to get Charizard in the game later. It noted it could appear during events.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is available for the Nintendo Switch.

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Siliconera Friday, December 2, 2022 7:30 AM
    

Splatoon 3 Water Bottle

The Nintendo Stores are debuting some new Splatoon-based merchandise items that'll be familiar to avid players of the game. The Splatoon 3 water bottle in particular replicates the look of the in-game Ink Tank toted by Inklings and Octolings. The items debuted as part of the selection at the Nintendo Stores in Osaka and Tokyo

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Like the in-game Ink Tank worn by the combatants, the Splatoon 3 Water Bottle is actually more of a water bag or pack. It doesn't have rigid sides, so it can be flattened and stored away when empty. It has measuring lines on the design, as well as a telltale red line. In-game the red line typically shows how much ink is needed to use a player's sub-weapon. The bottle also includes a suction nozzle, safety cap, and a carabiner to hang it from a bag. The bottle costs 1,210 Yen (about $10 USD).

Besides the Splatoon 3 water bottle, other items are on sale in the wave of new Splatoon merchandise at the Nintendo stores. One artificially distressed t-shirt resembles the default shirt given to Inklings at the start of the game. It costs 4,620 Yen (about $35 USD).

A set of foldable umbrellas comes in the signature blue and yellow colors of Splatoon 3. Their carrying cases also resemble the Ink Tank design. They cost 3,960 Yen each (about $30 USD). And a hooded towel keeps its user dry at the beach or pool. Other gear items include bags, pouches, and a set of key chains sculpted after Little Buddy.

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The new Splatoon 3 water bottle and other merchandise are available at the Nintendo Stores in Japan. The game itself is on Nintendo Switch.

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Siliconera Friday, December 2, 2022 7:00 AM
    

splatoon 3 animal crossing concert

The Animal Crossing and Splatoon 3 concert that aired during the Nintendo Live 2022 are available to watch online, and each performance features English subtitles for overseas fans to follow along. The concert is just under an hour long and it is available to watch on the official Nintendo of America YouTube channel.

You can watch the concert here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ETszC6w-mg

Because it is a live concert, you can hear the applause of the audience, as well as see people waving their light sticks. The concert starts with Isabelle greeting the audience before a holographic DJ K.K. Slider starts playing some of his greatest hits. Some villagers and NPCs, such as the Dodo Airlines pilots and Tom Nook, occasionally show up to dance for the audience.

At around half an hour in, the concert switches over from Animal Crossing to Splatoon 3. Deep Cut (which comprises of Shiver, Frye, and Big Man) greet the Tokyo audience, as well as introduces the special musical guests. Unlike the holograms of the Animal Crossing portion, the Splatoon 3 half of the concert showcases real people before ending with the Splatoon 3 characters.

This is the first Nintendo Live since the COVID-19 pandemic started. It took place from October 8-9, 2022 in Tokyo, Japan. Aside from the concert, there were tournaments, games, and stage events.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Splatoon 3 are both readily available worldwide on Nintendo Switch.

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Siliconera Friday, December 2, 2022 6:00 AM
    

ichiban kuji stone ocean

The Ichiban Kuji for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean will start from April 2023 and participants will be able to draw for figures of the Stands that appear in this entry. It will cost 850 JPY (around $6.30) to play, and you will be able to find the lottery at Lawson convenience stores, hobby shops, and bookstores in Japan. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

It is unclear just how big or tall the statues in this Ichiban Kuji will be. They also do not look like you will be able to pose them. Aside from figures, you can also get small goods depicting the Stands. among the prizes in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Ichiban Kuji.

Here is a full list of all the Stands that will appear:

  • A Prize: Stone Free figure
  • B Prize: Kiss figure
  • C Prize: Foo Fighters figure
  • D Prize: Weather Report figure
  • E Prize: Diver Down figure
  • F Prize: Big towel
  • G Prize: Coaster
  • H Prize: Drink tumbler
  • I Prize: Towel
  • Last One Prize: Star Platinum figure
  • Double Chance Campaign: Star Platinum figure

Banpresto will release pictures of the non-figure merchandise at a later date.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean is available for streaming on Netflix. The third and final part of the show recently debuted on December 1, 2022. The JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Ichiban Kuji will be available from April 15, 2023.

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