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Kotaku Monday, December 12, 2022 7:05 PM
    

Sam Bankman-Fried, the central figure in the collapse of crpyto exchange FTX, has just been arrested in The Bahamas and is likely to be quickly extradited to the United States to face criminal charges.

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Kotaku Monday, December 12, 2022 6:40 PM
    

As Microsoft's attempts to buy beleaguered publisher Activision Blizzard start to hit some serious roadblocks, the software giant is being forced to make some concessions in an attempt to seal the deal.

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Kotaku Monday, December 12, 2022 6:16 PM
    

New ESRB ratings for Final Fantasy I through VI heavily suggest that Square Enix is bringing its Pixel Remaster line of classic Final Fantasy remakes to the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.

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Kotaku Monday, December 12, 2022 5:35 PM
    

Dungeons & Dragons is so synonymous with its hobby that I, like many people who play TTRPGs other than D&D, often just refer to such games as "D&D" for short. But apparently that kind of name recognition and dominance in the field isn't enough for publisher Wizards of the Coast. Based on comments made during an…

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Kotaku Monday, December 12, 2022 5:05 PM
    

Pop quiz for you PC nerds: A friend wants to build a gaming PC and wants to know how much ram they should get. What would you say? 16GB for gaming is a safe bet, right? Maybe you could even get by with 8, if you only want to play mostly indie games and perform daily computing tasks? Well, you better hope this…

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Kotaku Monday, December 12, 2022 3:45 PM
    

Almost seven years later, The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt doesn't just hold up: it's still head-and-shoulders above most of the competition. Assassin's Creed Valhalla might be bigger, and Horizon Forbidden West might be prettier, but practically no other game marries magic, monsters, and grim politics together into a…

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Kotaku Monday, December 12, 2022 3:12 PM
    

Wherever you've fallen in your Pokémon journey in the month since Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were released—either sticking to the grind or protesting some of the year's most flagrant bugs—you're still under the shadow of a 24-year-old refrain: gotta catch 'em all. Though Scarlet and Violet marketing has featured…

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Kotaku Monday, December 12, 2022 3:02 PM
    

Reset the clock: In a sign that Netflix will continue to not leave well enough alone, word has emerged that the massive streaming service is working on a live-action adaptation of the popular anime series My Hero Academia.

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Kotaku Monday, December 12, 2022 2:45 PM
    

Oh, hi. I didn't see you there. I'm Kenneth Shepard, Kotaku's new staff writer.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 12, 2022 5:33 PM
     The Witcher 3 update adds the best mods, new PC options, and more

While we've already gotten a pretty good rundown of The Witcher 3 update that will bring the hit RPG game into the next gen, developer CD Projekt has now provided a full list of patch notes for version 4.0. The updates aren't limited to graphics - as we've seen, the Witcher 3 team has seen fit to add all new features, as well as some of the best Witcher 3 mods, into this release.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Witcher 3 mods, The Witcher 4 news, Play The Witcher 3

PCGamesN Monday, December 12, 2022 4:02 PM
     Destiny 2 recycled content is becoming an issue

Destiny 2 recycled content is becoming an issue. Players have pointed out that stagnant seasonal activities, reissued weapons, guns that look similar to precursors, and even map areas that resemble previously-used assets make it feel as though the Bungie team is taking shortcuts with its content development process.

Destiny 2 content repurposing is nothing new. The recent Destiny 2 King's Fall raid is a reworked version of the original version of the raid, which appeared in the original Destiny's The Taken King. This season, players who engage in the FPS game's competitive Crucible can earn Rose, a hand cannon also reprised from the first Destiny game. This season's Iron Banner armour set is also a reissue of a popular set from Destiny.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds

PCGamesN Monday, December 12, 2022 3:45 PM
     Dwarf Fortress patch adds new werebeast artwork

Werebeasts will look a bit more distinct thanks to the latest Dwarf Fortress patch. Update 50.03 adds a grand total of 72 new tiles for werebeasts, which come in a surprisingly wide variety in this particular colony management game. The patch also addresses an array of crashes, and makes selecting materials for your buildings easier.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best games like RimWorld and Dwarf Fortress, The best city-building games, The best survival games on PC

PCGamesN Monday, December 12, 2022 2:02 PM
     Generation Zero update adds top secret experimental weapons

There's a new Generation Zero update out today that adds some high-tech new military hardware to the survival game. The three new weapons each are modifications to familiar guns, and they add some interesting new gimmicks to the way they're used. Developer Systemic Reaction has also overhauled the way the schematic system works, so unlocking new gear is easier than ever.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Generation Zero release date, Generation Zero preview, Generation Zero co-op

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 12, 2022 6:45 PM
    

Teamgroup's T-Force Vulcan Z SSD isn't the most well-known drive, but it offers some pretty solid value for money - especially when the capacious 2TB model is reduced to a shade over $100 at Amazon US. That's a nice $69 reduction from its MSRP and an excellent value for a drive of this size and spec.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 12, 2022 6:34 PM
    

Another week, another great AMD CPU deal on American Ebay. This time it's on the Ryzen 7 5700X, a powerful eight-core 16-thread processor with the same basic design of the 5800X - at a significantly lower price. This model debuted at $300, but is now available for just $190 when you buy it from Antonline on Ebay.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 12, 2022 5:29 PM
    

Playing online card battlers can be a lonely life, so I was pleased to spot Marvel Snap's latest community infographic. No longer are my opponents just names on a screen: they're now names on a screen who I know have contributed to the 159 million Vibranium cards drawn during the Vibranium Forge event. It's neat to see some silly stats, even neater to see a Black Panther with a power level that tops 8 million. A normal number would be, like, 16.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 12, 2022 3:39 PM
    

You might have missed it in the Games Awards news-glut, but FromSoftware announced a new game last week. Armored Core VI: Fires Of Rubicon marks the return of the mechs they used to make before Demon's Souls set them on a different, swordier path, and IGN have just published a big interview that pokes into what bearing the Soulsbourne lineage might have on a game about flying mechs with guns and missiles.

Armored Core director (and Sekiro lead designer) Masaru Yamamura welcomed Sekiro comparisons, while FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki was keen to stress they're treating it as an Armored Core game rather than a Soulsborne game.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 12, 2022 1:47 PM
    

Football may not have come home this year, but it is coming to Call Of Duty: Warzone 2.0. A limited-time mode introduced with Season 01 Reloaded's launch on Wednesday will see two teams of three knocking a big football about on ATVs equipped with special pulse abilities, in classic Rocket League fashion.

The developers are also bringing back Mini Royale, popping up a new building in the DMZ mode, and adding a new map to the multiplayer mode that you actually need to own Modern Warfare 2 for.

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Twinfinite Monday, December 12, 2022 5:24 PM
     Tian Land will soon show his power in Tower of Fantasy

Twinfinite Monday, December 12, 2022 1:47 PM
     The anime-inspired My Hero Academia live-action movie will stream on Netflix.

Twinfinite Monday, December 12, 2022 1:15 PM
     Possibly win some cash by playing Fortnite.

Twinfinite Monday, December 12, 2022 1:14 PM
     Bringing mods created by fans into the The Witcher 3 natively is pretty cool.

Siliconera Monday, December 12, 2022 5:00 PM
    

Street Fighter 6 Arcade Version

Hot on the heels of a release date announcement comes the announcement of an arcade version of Street Fighter 6. Taito is working with Capcom on the development of the upcoming fighting game's debut. No concrete release date was given for the arcade version, though Taito says that it will come out in 2023. [Thanks, Dengeki Online!]

More details about Street Fighter 6 were released recently via a trailer at The Game Awards 2022. The trailer showed off some gameplay, including peeks at several minigames. It also gave first looks at the game's iterations of Dee Jay, Manon, Marisa, and JP, as well as showing more of some of the previously announced characters.

Additionally, it was recently announced that the game would be sold in three editions: standard, deluxe, and ultimate. Pre-ordering any of the three versions will come with Outfit 1 Color 10 for six characters. Those who spring for the deluxe edition will also get the Year 1 Character Pass, while those who grab the ultimate edition will get the Year 1 Ultimate Pass. What either of the passes contains is currently unknown.

Street Fighter 6 releases for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on June 2, 2023. Taito will release an arcade version of Street Fighter 6 sometime in 2023.

The post Street Fighter 6 Is Getting an Arcade Release appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 12, 2022 2:30 PM
    

Them's Fightin' Herds character Texas DLC

The first male character is about to debut in Them's Fightin' Herds, as the Texas DLC will drop on December 19, 2022. People will be able to get him alone for $4.99. However, if they have $19.99 Season 1 Pass, they will already get the character when he debuts.

Texas might already be a familiar character to people playing Them's Fightin' Herds. That's because he's the father of Arizona, a fighter who's appeared in the game since it launched. He's also a cattlekind leader. When people get his add-on, they also get a lobby avatar and his Caravan Cattledome stage.

Here's the newest character DLC trailer for Them's Fightin' Herds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPLtUoTNEW8&ab_channel=ModusGames

Texas is voiced by Patrick Seitz. People may recognize him as the voice of Jeritza in Fire Emblem games like Three Houses, Victor in Soul Hackers 2, and Ladiva in Granblue Fantasy Versus.

Texas is the second DLC to show up for Them's Fightin' Herds so far. The last one was Shanty, a pirate goat. Likewise, her add-on also included a lobby avatar and additional stage.

Them's Fightin' Herds is available for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The Texas DLC will appear on December 19, 2022. Three more characters are planned to appear in the Season 1 Pass.

The post New Them's Fightin' Herds DLC character Texas Stomps in Next Week appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 12, 2022 2:00 PM
    

Mario Strikers: Battle League Gets New Characters Birdo and Bowser Jr.

More characters are joining the Mario Strikers: Battle League roster. This time, both are folks who are traditionally "bad guys." On December 15, 2022, a free Mario Strikers: Battle League update will add Birdo and Bowser Jr.

A first trailer appeared showing both characters in-game. First, the Mario Strikers: Battle League video shows Bowser Jr.'s entrance. He appears alongside his dad and some general minions. It cuts to a stat screen offering details about his capabilities. It notes his strength is 13/25, speed is 13/25, shooting is 11/25, passing is 17/25, and technique is 9/25. His special brings in his Clown Car.

After that, Birdo appears in Mario Strikers: Battle League. After she lands on the field, it shows her stats. Her strength is 9/25, speed is 10/25, shooting is 18/25, passing is 9/25, and technique is 17/25. Her special involves shooting, then kicking, a jeweled egg.

Mario Strikers: Battle League is available for the Switch, and new characters Birdo and Bowser Jr. will join on December 13, 2022. There is also a free demo out now.

The post Mario Strikers: Battle League Gets New Characters Birdo and Bowser Jr. appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 12, 2022 1:30 PM
    

FFXIV Eorzea Private Academy FFXIV high school manga

Square Enix announced that pre-orders for the FFXIV spin-off, high school comedy manga, Final Fantasy XIV Eorzea Private Academy are open. It costs 730円 (~$5.30) in the Square Enix eStore. The manga is currently available on the smartphone app Manga Up. It will release on February 7, 2023 in Japan. This series depicts the tumultuous life of various FFXIV characters in an alternate school life setting. The manga is comprised of seven chapters.

Alisaie Leveilleur is a high school student attending Eorzea Private Academy in the FFXIV manga. This larger school is the result of a merger between two other private schools, Light Academy and Dark Academy. However, since the two schools were originally rivals, tensions are high at the newly formed institution. Tataru, the headmaster of the school, is concerned with the behavior these students are demonstrating and decides to extend a proposal to them.

https://twitter.com/ff_xiv_jp/status/1602137400461103104

Amaichi Esora is the author in charge of the spin-off manga and worked alongside the FFXIV Management Team.

Final Fantasy XIV is currently nearing the end of its free login campaign, which made a return on November 18, 2022 and will end on December 16, 2022. Additionally, players can play FFXIV for free up to level 60, thanks to the Free Trial version of the game, which includes A Realm Reborn and the first expansion, Heavensward.

Final Fantasy XIV is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. Patch 6.3 will arrive in early January 2023. The FFXIV Eorzea Private Academy manga is set to release in Japan on February 7, 2023.

The post FFXIV Eorzea Private Academy High School Manga Pre-Orders Open appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 12, 2022 1:00 PM
    

Genshin Impact Akitsu Kimodameshi Event Includes Kasa-obake-inspired Sword

The Akitsu Kimodameshi event is about to appear in Genshin Impact. When it does, people will get to earn a sword inspired by a yokai. The Toukabou Shigure is a Genshin Impact sword that looks like a kasa-obake, complete with moving eye. People get a chance to take part starting on December 15, 2022.

The Akitsu Kimodameshi was teased at the beginning of the Genshin Impact version 3.3 trailer. A peek at its gameplay appeared at the 2:15 mark. If people are at Adventure Rank 30 and completed both Archon Quest Chapter 2, Act 1's "Ritou Escape Plan" quest and the Itto story quest's first act, they can take part. They can then take part in a Test of Courage. Both the Leisurely Pastime and Shatterdark are takes on Breakout. As the initial trailer showed, players will be controlling paddles to hit energy balls to break blocks. There will be six Leisurely Pastime challenges and three Shatterdark ones. To unlock the Shatterdark ones, you need to beat Leisurely Pastime ones first.

There are different sorts of rewards tied to the activity. For completing the Leisurely Pastime and Shatterdark challenges, people get the four-star Toukabou Shigura (Sword) to use in Genshin Impact. They also get Courage Test Tickets, which can be used for the Parasol Talcum to further refine the weapon, Weapon Ascension Materials for it, or a Crown of Insight and other Talent Level-up Materials for characters. The regular challenge rewards also include Hero's Wit books, Mora, Mystic Enhancement Ores, and Primogems. If someone finishes the Akitsu Kimodameshi quest tied to this event, they also get Hero's Wits, Primogems, and a Kimodameshi Vivaciousness for their Serenitea Pot.

Genshin Impact is available on the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the Akitsu Kimodameshi event runs December 15, 2022 through January 2, 2023.

Genshin Impact is available on the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the Akitsu Kimodameshi event runs December 15, 2022 through January 2, 2023.

The post Genshin Impact Akitsu Kimodameshi Event Includes Kasa-obake-inspired Sword appeared first on Siliconera.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 12, 2022 7:00 PM
     Warhammer 40000 Space Marine 2 Gameplay TrailerWhen Space Marine 2 was revealed at The Game Awards last year, it was like a cannon shot going off in the Warhammer community. After all, it had been 10 years since the first game. Many fans likely never thought they would see a sequel to the underappreciated hack-and-slash game. But Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive clearly we're going to let sleeping marines lie. A year later, and they delivered again with the first Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 gameplay trailer. Hacking? Slashing? Oh, we have that. In Space Marine 2, Lieutenant Titus returns in his quest to secure the highest kill count on Orks. From what we can see in the Space Marine 2 gameplay trailer, he's making some good headway. Titus, a super-powered armored badass, slashes through hordes of oncoming enemies. With a plethora of guns, as well as the iconic Warhammer Chainsword, Titus leaves many bodies in his wake. The trailer offers a good idea on what typical gameplay will be like. Titus has access to...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 12, 2022 6:00 PM
     Fortnite Npc Locations Characters Chapter 4 Season 1 Items Map List AllGetting to know all of the NPC character locations around the map in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 is something you should do early on. Aside from getting XP upon discovering each character, visiting them rewards you with free items each match. Furthermore, you can spend your Gold Bars with the different characters to get useful items and powerful weapons. There are 15 NPC characters to find this season, plus the boss character, The Ageless One, and some others that seem to randomly spawn around the map as minibosses. You can view which characters you've discovered in your Collections menu tab, but there's not much aside from lore there. Image by PC Invasion Before you go out and search for the characters, there are a few things to keep in mind. The characters walk around, so they will not always be in the exact same spot. Use the mini-map to see where the icon is in each relative location. If you can't find the character, that's because another player eliminated ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 12, 2022 5:30 PM
     Mrbeast Fortnite 1 Million TournamentMrBeast, the YouTube content creator who recently passed PewDiePie in total subscribers, is now getting a Fortnite tournament where you could win $1 million USD. Epic Games is running the tournament this weekend. You'll not only be able to earn MrBeast-themed goods, but vie for a good chunk of cash as well. The rules of the tournament are nicely cut-and-dried. During the MrBeast's Extreme Survival Challenge, you must earn 'Score.' The player with the most Score at the end of the tournament is the winner. See? I told you it was rather simple. Okay, there are a few other things to consider. Your account will need to be at level 15 with 2FA enabled. Contestants also need to be at least 13 years of age, and will need permission from a parent or legal guardian if under 18. There are, of course, other rules, such as following the Fortnite code of conduct. You can read through all the official rules here. But if you have all the boxes checked, then the MrBeast Fortnit...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 12, 2022 5:20 PM
     Marvel's Midnight Suns Captain Marvel Legendary Challenge Hero's Heart Supernova Legendary CardCaptain Marvel has a Legendary Challenge in Marvel's Midnight Suns. This gets unlocked once you've built the Armory and you've maxed out her Friendship Level. You can then start a solo encounter that's more akin to a puzzle, which eventually rewards her Legendary Card. Here's our Marvel's Midnight Suns Captain Marvel Legendary Challenge guide to help you complete Hero's Heart for the Supernova ability. Note: We'll have a Marvel's Midnight Suns guides and features hub soon, so stay tuned. Likewise, you can take a look at our main guide regarding Legendary Challenges/Cards.   Marvel's Midnight Suns Captain Marvel Legendary Challenge guide – Supernova Legendary Card The Captain Marvel Legendary Challenge in Marvel's Midnight Suns initially pits you against two targets: a flaming spirit enemy and a red crystal. With only a handful of cards, you'll need to use them in the right order, which we outline below: ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 12, 2022 5:15 PM
     Marvel's Midnight Suns Ghost Rider Legendary Challenge Dark Heart Penance Stare Legendary CardGhost Rider has a Legendary Challenge in Marvel's Midnight Suns. This gets unlocked once you've built the Armory and you've maxed out his Friendship Level. You can then start a solo encounter that's more akin to a puzzle, which eventually rewards his Legendary Card. Here's our Marvel's Midnight Suns Ghost Rider Legendary Challenge guide to help you complete Dark Heart for the Penance Stare ability. Note: We'll have a Marvel's Midnight Suns guides and features hub soon, so stay tuned. Likewise, you can take a look at our main guide regarding Legendary Challenges/Cards.   Marvel's Midnight Suns Ghost Rider Legendary Challenge guide – Penance Stare Legendary Card When you do the Ghost Rider Legendary Challenge in Marvel's Midnight Suns, you'll notice that some weak mobs are further apart and you need to take them out. As such, you'll need to do a few actions in the correct order as seen in the image below: ...

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, December 12, 2022 3:00 PM
     We all know that a vampire's most prominent trait is its insatiable thirst for blood. In The Sims 4, these fanged creatures usually go up to an oblivious human to feed on them. But some vampires who find violence distasteful prefer ingesting a piece of Plasma Fruit instead. Plasma Fruit is a food item Sims consume as […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, December 12, 2022 2:00 PM
     Roblox: Anime Clash Simulator is a tactical fighting game in which you command a group of heroes who must battle various foes on a board. It offers a 3D battle experience with outstanding features, fluid graphics, and enjoyable leveling action. You must level up your heroes to increase their power, enabling you to complete higher-level stuff. […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, December 12, 2022 5:08 PM
    

Will be the final free update for the game.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, December 12, 2022 4:13 PM
    

Additionally, the total sales for the Tekken series have surpassed 54 million units.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, December 12, 2022 3:45 PM
    

The 11-minute video which includes some spoilers

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, December 12, 2022 2:47 PM
    

Will incorporate "a mission-based structure."

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