Kotaku Thursday, December 15, 2022 9:30 AM  Another year in the books. Or ebooks. Or TikTok. I don't know. I'm older now so I can't keep up with all your newfangled gizmos and bookkeeping tools. What I do know is that this year is basically over. So, we can now look at Metacritic to see what game critics collectively declared as the worst of the worst in 2022. |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 9:55 AM  Did you know about the High on Life secret ending? Well, for one thing, it's well hidden, so chances are you're unaware of what you need to do to see it for yourself. However, it should be pretty apparent that something is amiss if you've been paying attention to the story. Rick and Morty fans who love deep-diving into the lore will be hunting for clues as to what's next. So as the credits roll, you're likely looking through our how long is High on Life guide's mission list, thinking, "is that it?". Unfortunately, it's all rather anticlimactic. As it turns out, there's a tiny bit more left to play in the FPS game, but you need to go through a few hoops to get it. Continue reading How to get the High on Life secret ending MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Should you kill 5-Torg in High on Life?, Should you stab Gene in High on Life?, High on Life mission list |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 9:43 AM  Co-op games can reward you like no other genre. Games offer up magic in lots of different guises, but working with a friend to achieve a goal is, arguably, where they really shine. So what are the titles that will really pull friends together and offer the best group-based thrills? The great thing about the best co-op games is that you're not restricted to a genre - as long as there's room for two controllers on a split screen or some perfectly coordinated play over a headset, co-op games can be found among the best sandbox games, relaxing games, or even horror games. These are some of the very best co-op games for you to share with your favourite people. Continue reading The best co-op games on PC in 2022 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Borderlands 3 Shift codes, Borderlands 3 legendary weapons, Play Borderlands 3 |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 9:26 AM  The best Warzone 2 Chimera loadout makes the most of the assault rifle's fire rate and built-in suppression. Having been released to the game late as part of Season 1 Reloaded, the new gun gives casual players a great new weapon to close the gap. More advanced players, meanwhile, get something new to work with, so getting new weapons introduced with new seasons is a win-win. Whichever camp you fall into, set your new assault rifle up with the best Warzone 2 Chimera loadout: Continue reading Best Warzone 2 Chimera loadout MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Warzone 2 guns, Best Warzone 2 loadout, Warzone 2 map |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 9:21 AM  Red Dead Redemption 2 updates are rare and pretty thin nowadays, as Rockstar abandons the western sandbox game ahead of the imminent GTA 6 release date. But RDR 2 fans can still enjoy plenty of festive, new-content cheer, as the open world of Red Dead Online is revitalised with a huge overhaul of the biggest RDR2 RP server. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Red Dead Redemption 2 PC review, RDR2 PC legendary animal hunts, RDR2 money guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 9:04 AM  Nvidia GeForce Now is adding even more entries to its growing list of compatible games, making it all the easier to stream your libraries from Steam and more on the cloud streaming service. This week, team green has plenty in store for fans of the best RPG games, with the Marvel's Midnight Suns and The Witcher 3 next gen update now playable on its servers. Continue reading Nvidia GeForce Now adds Witcher 3 next gen and Midnight Suns MORE FROM PCGAMESN: RTX 4000 - everything we know, GeForce Now RTX 3080 review, Best graphics card |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 9:03 AM  Portable PCs are wasteful, whether we're talking about your gaming laptop, notebook, or Steam Deck. These systems lack the repairability and upgrade potential found in their desktop counterparts, forcing you to buy an entirely new device a few years down the line if you want something more powerful, generating a substantial amount of e-waste. Enter Dell Concept Luna, which hopes to change manufacturing processes in service of a more reusable and recyclable future. Continue reading Dell Concept Luna makes me wish my gaming laptop was modular |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 8:02 AM  The Modern Warfare 2 raid code is required during the first raid, Atomgrad. The three-player cooperative experience continues from where the campaign left off, but you'll need to grab some pals before hopping in, because there's no matchmaking available here. Much like raids in other games, there are puzzles involved, and the Atomgrad raid code is necessary to progress. Once you've obtained an assignment for the first of many Modern Warfare 2 raids, you can jump into Atomgrad. Progress through the raid in one of the best FPS games this year, listening to the characters telling you which enemies to take out and when in a stealth section, before you reach a huge metal gate. This is where the Modern Warfare 2 raid code comes into play. Continue reading Modern Warfare 2 raid code – how to solve the Atomgrad number puzzle MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 7:33 AM  The Call of Duty Warzone 2 nuke has somehow, someway been unlocked and deployed without any of its users firing a single bullet, as players of the CoD battle royale game conquer a seemingly insurmountable challenge, and Infinity Ward launches the Modern Warfare 2 update, season one Reloaded. Continue reading Call of Duty Warzone 2 nuke detonated without using a single bullet MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Warzone 2 guns, Best Warzone 2 loadout, Warzone 2 map |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 7:49 AM  What are the best racing games on PC? Whether mastering muddy tracks in Dirt Rally 2.0 or embracing Forza Horizon 5's magnificent Mexico, these are the best racers around. Picking the very best racing games on PC is no easy task. So many elements contribute: the genre's not only about graphical fidelity and hair-raising sound design - though both certainly help - it's also about pulling you into the action as if you're there in the driver's seat, eyes strained as the asphalt whips past at 240kph. From honing your timing for a perfect gear shift to kicking out the back-end for a sublime drift, a quality racing game just feels right. Don't go asking, "How could you forget about Grand Prix Legends! Where's Geoff Crammond?!" When versions of those games surface on Steam or GOG, we'll be the first in line to play them again… and inevitably find they haven't aged as well as we hoped. So for those of you who are just looking to hop in and fire up the engine of a superb racer, whether that's an intricate sim or an arcade thriller, we've got some breakneck PC racers for you. Continue reading Best racing games 2022 for PC MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Play DiRT Rally 2, DiRT Rally 2 review |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 7:22 AM  It's time to find that dream duo partner, as Valorant team play will give you a tasty bonus match XP boost in the multiplayer game through the rest of December. Riot Games is offering players a nice holiday gift for Christmas in the spirit of sharing by encouraging players to team up and emulate the efforts of Valorant Red Bull Home Ground 2022 champions 100 Thieves. Continue reading Valorant team play rewarded with holiday group XP boost MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valorant characters: all agents and abilities, Valorant tier list, Valorant crosshair codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 6:58 AM  Are you looking for a Multiversus tier list? The Warner Bros fighting game is now in its second season, with players gaining access to some brand new characters. Soon, we'll know how the likes of Black Adam will compare to the most powerful characters on the roster, from DC Superheroes such as Batman and Wonder Woman to Cartoon Network favourites like Finn the Human and Steven Universe. Of course, we can't discount those throwback characters from Warner Bros' back catalogue of shows acquired over the years, including Shaggy and Velma from Scooby Doo. With such an illustrious gathering of fighters, a Multiversus tier list was inevitable. Judging by other competitive fighting games, ranking which of these fighters are the best characters goes beyond looking at their individual abilities. Multiversus focuses on team-based combat, with each fighter broken down into roles such as Bruiser and Tank. Continue reading Multiversus tier list December 2022: best characters ranked MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Multiversus impressions, Multiversus tier list, The best Multiversus mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 7:10 AM  The best Modern Warfare 2 Chimera loadout capitalises on the new weapon's speed and built-in suppression. As the AR is now available in-game following the rollout of Season 1 Reloaded, you can finally unlock it and build it to perfection using the loadout below. The Modern Warfare 2 Chimera has a few very interesting characteristics that aren't currently represented among other ARs. Not only does it free up an attachment slot with built-in suppression, but the Chimera also fires subsonic ammo, so eliminating an enemy doesn't leave a skull icon marking the location of their death, which is very helpful for securing flanks in multiplayer matches in one of the best FPS games this year. Continue reading Best Modern Warfare 2 Chimera loadout MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 6:45 AM  Want to know which Multiversus free characters are on rotation? If you're starting for the first time, you don't have access to the entire roster right away unless you cough up the cash for a Founder's Pack. Fortunately, Multiversus gives players access to a number of free characters which appear on a biweekly basis. The current batch of free characters in Multiversus includes Superman, Steven Universe, Morty, and Finn the Human. It's important to note that any progress made using these characters carries over once you unlock them in the fighting game, allowing you to carry on where you left off. Your progress always carries over regardless of how you end up unlocking the characters, whether that be with in-game gold, by spending Gleamium, or using character tokens from the Founder's Pack. Continue reading Current Multiversus free characters, rotation, and schedule MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Multiversus impressions, Multiversus tier list, The best Multiversus mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 6:25 AM  If you're looking for the best Warzone 2 Kastov 545 loadout, then look no further. A less cumbersome version of the Kastov 762, the Kastov 545 utilises a slightly smaller calibre of bullet. While the damage per round isn't quite as high as its brethren, the faster fire rate and controllable recoil make hitting your shots and confirming those kills a lot easier. Continue reading Best Warzone 2 Kastov 545 loadout MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Warzone 2 guns, Best Warzone 2 loadout, Warzone 2 map |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 6:25 AM  Looking for the best Modern Warfare 2 MX9 loadout for multiplayer? The MX9 has been compared to last year's SMG, the AUG, but the MX9 so far isn't making a splash as one of the best MW2 guns. It does suffer with decreased bullet velocity and a lack of range, so here's how to create the perfect MX9 loadout to drastically improve this weapon in the FPS game. Continue reading Best Modern Warfare 2 MX9 loadout MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 6:25 AM  Building the best Warzone 2 MX9 loadout gives you an SMG that has controllable recoil and an extremely high rate of fire to take down distance enemies with surprising efficiency. Complete your MX9 loadout with a sniper rifle to engage opponents from any distance. Our MX9 build focuses on reducing its recoil and extending its effective damage range. With these attachments, the MX9 is able to consistently hit targets at a range of up to 50 metres, so you'll have every situation covered should your other rifle fail you. Continue reading Best Warzone 2 MX9 loadout MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Warzone 2 guns, Best Warzone 2 loadout, Warzone 2 map |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 6:24 AM  Looking for the best Kastov 545 loadout for Modern Warfare 2 having graduated to a new tier of the weapon platform? This smaller sibling to the 762 still packs a punch and comes with far greater mobility and accuracy, so if you're struggling to land the killing blow with the 762 then you should try our best Kastov 545 loadout. While our Kastov 762 loadout is one of the best assault rifles in Modern Warfare 2 right now, its slightly less mighty 545 counterpart is still very handy in the FPS game and a lot more mobile. For some areas, like the interiors of Embassy or Al Bagra Fortress, that mobility is key and the fact that you're still using an AR means you can continue fighting effectively outside of the buildings as well. Continue reading The best Kastov 545 loadout in Modern Warfare 2 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 6:21 AM  New Hogwarts Legacy gameplay is finally here, offering an in-depth look at flying brooms, open-world exploration, the village of Hogsmeade, the mythical Hippogriff, the Room of Requirement, and a lot more in the Avalanche Harry Potter sandbox game – plenty to get excited about as we await the Hogwarts Legacy release date. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy release date, Upcoming PC Games, Best PC RPGs |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 6:10 AM  A wide-reaching series of WoW Dragonflight tailoring suspensions handed out by Blizzard have now been overturned by the developer of the fantasy MMORPG, as it admits that many players may not have even realised they were taking advantage of a tailoring exploit. The WoW Dragonflight profession offered people a way to craft certain items much more frequently than initially intended, but with little indication that this crafting bug was actually an exploit. Continue reading WoW Dragonflight tailoring exploit suspensions reversed by Blizzard MORE FROM PCGAMESN: WoW Dragonflight tier list, The best WoW addons, WoW Dragonflight talents system explained |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 5:42 AM  If you want the best Warzone 2 Vel 46 loadout then you'll want to focus your build on enhancing the SMG's already exceptional mobility and hip fire accuracy, while adding some bigger mags to keep you in gunfights for longer. The multiplayer game blurs the lines between each weapon class with its platforms system, but there's no mistaking the Vel 46's role on the battlefield. There are a few alternatives to this build, which we've included below, building on the modular beauty that is the Vel 46. Continue reading Best Warzone 2 Vel 46 loadout MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Warzone 2 guns, Best Warzone 2 loadout, Warzone 2 map |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 5:48 AM  Looking for the best Vel 46 loadout for Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer? The Vel 46 might not have a familiar name in MW2 2022, but it has been in the series countless times under the guise of the MP7, which has been a staple of COD for years. This is easily one of the best SMGs in Modern Warfare 2, boasting a ridiculously high rate of fire, easy-to-learn recoil, superb iron sights, and very high mobility. These factors all combine to make it one of the best Modern Warfare 2 guns for aggressive play styles. Continue reading Best Modern Warfare 2 Vel 46 loadout MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 5:57 AM  If you're feeling the chill, the Overwatch 2 Winter Wonderland skins can bring some much-needed holiday cheer – especially if you're a Brigitte main. Seasonal events offer the opportunity to delve into new game modes outside the usual quick play and competitive scenes, but the new skins up for grabs are what really capture the spirit of the season. After the disappointment of the Overwatch 2 Halloween event's premium skins, players now have the opportunity to earn the Ice Queen Brigitte epic skin without spending any currency whatsoever. Of course, there are a number of festive bundles available in the FPS game that are scheduled to rotate for the event's duration, too. Here's the lowdown on the Overwatch 2 Winter Wonderland skins. Continue reading Overwatch 2 Winter Wonderland skins 2022 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 15, 2022 8:10 AM  The first of many Modern Warfare 2 raids is finally here. Called Atomgrad, this three-person cooperative mode picks up from where the story left off in the campaign, and is the first episode out of five seasons. Buddy up with your pals and earn some sweet raid rewards in this tense, difficult mode. However, to play Atomgrad in one of the best FPS games this year, you need to earn a raid assignment and put together a team yourself, because there's no matchmaking at all for this new mode. You'll also need to know how to solve the Modern Warfare 2 raid code when you do eventually jump into Atomgrad. So keep reading for everything you need to know about Modern Warfare 2 raids including rewards, how to get a raid assignment, and more. Continue reading Modern Warfare 2 raid assignments and rewards explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, December 15, 2022 9:29 AM  Futuristic co-op action game Warhammer 40,000: Darktide receives its first significant update today. Dubbed a "content drop", you and your three grimdarkest pals can now take on the new Comms Plex map. Zealots and Ogryns are getting a new weapon each, too, both power mauls. The 1.0.20 patch lands alongside today's update, bringing a long list of fixes and tweaks aimed at stabilising the game. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, December 15, 2022 8:00 AM  On the fifteenth day of the RPS Advent Calendar you open the door with some trepidation, because you've heard there's a strange series of crimes and murders on the other side. But you needn't have worried, because all the weirdo miscreants involved seem to be frozen in time for the moment. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, December 15, 2022 7:18 AM  If the recent God Of War games weren't cinematic enough, streaming providers and general tessellators of cardboard boxes everywhere Amazon have greenlit a TV show based on Kratos' adventures. The Hollywood Reporter, erm, reports that Wheel Of Time's Rafe Judkins is showrunner on the project, backed up by writers and executive producers Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby. Those two worked on The Expanse, and were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Children Of Men. No word on who will play the spartan goliath just yet, but the Clive Owen for Kratos campaign starts here. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, December 15, 2022 6:50 AM  Starfield's lead quest designer Will Shen has fielded some questions from players in a second video in Bethesda's Constellation Questions series. Among the morsels that Shen reveals about the upcoming sci-fi RPG were some details about how the game's faction system will work compared to Fallout and The Elder Scrolls. You can watch Shen talk about Starfield's factions, companions, and quests in the video below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, December 15, 2022 6:48 AM  At some point recently, Crocs became cool. And as someone who grew up in the "Crocs are for dweebs" era, this makes little sense to me. Crocs? Cool? These sillies must be mistaken. Thankfully, after a couple of weeks with Lil Gator Game, I finally get it. All these people weren't talking about the shoe, of course! They were talking about Lil Gator Game, which features the most loveable croc of all (please don't lecture me on the difference between alligators and crocodiles, I love them both equally). |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, December 15, 2022 5:41 AM  While I procrastinate as hard as the next desk jockey, in truth I've never had the patience for Minesweeper. It doesn't have the fast pace and stunning climax of Solitaire, y'know? So what if we jazz it up by smashing in another puzzle game. Like in Minesweeper Tetris, released for free on Steam this morning, which kinda adds Tetris by making the screen slowly fill in with fresh lines of mines, challenging you to clear mines quickly. It twists my melon, man. |
Twinfinite Thursday, December 15, 2022 9:57 AM Who said it? Chandler Bing? Or Barney Stinson? You decide. |
Twinfinite Thursday, December 15, 2022 9:38 AM From the Borderlands to the Nine Realms, you don't want to miss out on these narratives. |
Twinfinite Thursday, December 15, 2022 9:30 AM While the MCU's more prominent character arcs have fulfilling stories, quietly in the background Nebula's story could be the best. |
Twinfinite Thursday, December 15, 2022 9:30 AM The next Chainsaw Man could be right around the corner. |
Twinfinite Thursday, December 15, 2022 9:00 AM Games that go brrr. |
Twinfinite Thursday, December 15, 2022 4:00 AM Come find out if Blacktail is worth taking a journey into the world of Baba Yaga. |
Twinfinite Thursday, December 15, 2022 3:54 AM The best solo plays when CoD players go rogue for the cause. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 15, 2022 9:30 AM
Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 has officially launched on PS4 and PS5, and along with it, the latest Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 update. According to developer Inti Creates, the game's 2.0.0 update is the largest one ever. It adds new story content, online ranking mode, and playable characters. On PlayStation platforms, the update also includes all Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 content updates to date. Players on existing platforms like the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC won't have long to wait to get the update. It launches for them on December 16, 2022. Check out a trailer for the update below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvyg0Kso0Qk The Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 update adds an entirely new story mode called "Epilogue ATEMS". It is set after the events of the game's main story. It stars "Golden Trillion" ZedΩ, a new playable protagonist. The story follows ATEMS, the organization led by ZedΩ, as it plots from within Sumeragi. ZedΩ fights with his blades of light that are as powerful as the sun itself. He also projects wings, feathers, and birds made of flaming light. He can also harness his feathers for various purposes, including healing, ranged attacks, or a bomb-like screen-clearing ultimate. His companion Layla is also Luxia, the Djinn, and can use her Song of Djinn ability to revive ZedΩ. ZedΩ is voiced in Japanese by Shun Horie (Hacker from Akudama Drive, Kazuya from Rent-A-Girlfriend), and in English by Casey Mongillo (Shinji in Evangelion's Netflix dub, Nahobino in Shin Megami Tensei V). Luxia is voiced in Japanese by Rico Sasaki (Dia from Kiratto Pri-chan) and Michaela Laws in English (Chondra in YIIK, Crystal in World War Blue). Players can access "Epilogue ATEMS" after obtaining the main story's true ending. From then it will be selectable in the main menu. Besides the new story, the Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 update adds online leaderboards for the Trial Mode. You can also check out a new music video released to commemorate the launch. It features the song "Struggling to Dream," sung by Lumen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4t38DY2kMk Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox series X|S, Switch, and PC via Steam. The update launches on non-PlayStation systems on December 16, 2022. The post Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 Update Debuts with PS Versions appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 15, 2022 9:00 AM
River City Girls 2 is out in North America and Europe, and you might be ready to get out of the house and evict an army of murderous gangsters from all the coolest spots in town. Misako, Kyoko, Riki, Kunio, Marian, and Provie are all up to the task. But if you're looking to have a bit of a smoother start, we've collected a few spoiler-free tips to help you along. In our guide you'll find some things we wish we had known starting out, as well as a few hints for the curious.
Fight Your Way (Through)River City Girls 2 is a brawler, so expect to punch your way through a whole army of yakuza thugs on your way towards Sabu, the big man on top. Unlike some older-school arcade brawlers, though, it's also an RPG, with levels, progression, and unlockable skills. That means fighting is rewarding, particularly when you're starting out. Beating everything in your way senseless is a great way to gather up money, which you'll need to buy supplies, skills, food, and accessories. It's also a way to gather up XP, which is needed to level up. Leveling up will improve your stats, which make you do more damage and take less, among other things. A character at the maximum initial level of 30 will take significantly less damage from a goon's attack than a level 1 newbie, giving you room to breath when dealing with bosses or tough enemies.
Home Sweet HideoutThe hideout is a new addition to River City Girls 2, and there's one in every zone. Every hideout is a safe zone, and serves as a place to swap characters, pull healing items out of storage, and change out your assist attacks. You'll also have the option to respawn here if you die, in exchange for no monetary penalty. Early on, going home is the smart move, because it allows you to beat up more baddies on the way to the objective, earning you more money and XP. Once you unlock a new zone, try to locate the hideout by exploring nearby areas. That way you'll minimize your return time if you die.
Money Makes the World Bow DownMoney is the lifeblood of River City Girls 2, and you'll need it to buy everything, including new attacks. Early-game players should focus on saving their cash to spend on moves at the dojo. New moves expand your combat toolkit, letting you beat up enemies and earn more money, more effectively. Accessories also tend to be more expensive, and are better considered "Nice to Have" rather than "Critical" things like new moves and healing supplies. When you can afford them, though, some accessories can be very powerful. The Socks and Fire Gem accessories are particularly strong, as they add shock and fire effects to your heavy attacks. These have a chance to stun or ignite enemies, disabling them briefly and even transferring the effect to enemies they touch.
Play the Story to Unlock Marian and ProvieMarian Kelly from Double Dragon and Provie from River City Underground are arguably the headline additions to River City Girls 2. Unfortunately for the impatient, they're not available at the start of a fresh game. You'll need to play through the story to encounter, then unlock the two for use in your roster. Marian is unlocked first, and you'll encounter her as you make your way into the Flatiron district from Downtown. Provie is unlocked in the closing moments of your time in Uptown. Both characters join with a slightly lower level than your active character (about half their level if you've been soloing the game with a single character on normal), and can be swapped to from a hideout. Make sure to visit a dojo before proceeding with the game, as they'll need to buy moves to expand their move list past the basics. Luckily, they should have a fairly fat stack of cash when they join, so you should be able to buy a good number of moves off the bat.
Punch NormalYou'll unlock new moves as you level up. Some new moves are available immediately, while others must be purchased at the dojo. You'll have your full move list accessible (provided you have the money) by the time you hit level 15. When buying new moves, focus on "Normal" and "Heavy" attacks first over specials. Normal attacks in particular extend your core combo, meaning you have a better chance of knocking a foe out faster. Heavy attacks are also key tools, as they knock away enemies and give you breathing room. Running and aerial heavies are particularly potent tools for resetting an encounter in your favor. Special moves can be very strong, but demand special meter use, and can even be interrupted if you're trying to use them in the middle of a heated scrum. Similarly, grab moves are strong, but you rarely get a chance to use them, since you can only grab an enemy that's dizzy or begging for their life. Get grab moves last if you're short on cash. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 15, 2022 8:30 AM
We now have a concrete release date for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: JOJOLands, which will be Part 9 of the long-running series. It will start serialization from February 17, 2023 in Ultra Jump. The news first appeared in the Winter 2022 edition of the JOJO Magazine. [Thanks, JoJo News!] So far, we do not know much of anything about what JOJOLands will be about. In a 2019 interview with Araki at Lucca Comics & Game 2019, he stated that he loves Italy and the feeling is mutual, which is why he set Vento Aureo there. A fan asked if he would set another JoJo's Bizarre Adventure part there. He stated that he could try after doing some more research. As well, in March 2016, Araki expressed interest in a story set in either northern Europe or the Scottish Highlands. Something we do know is that the main Jojo in JOJOLands will be a descendant of Joseph Joestar. This Joseph will be the Steel Ball Run and JoJolion incarnation of Joseph rather than the one we know from Parts 2 through 4. He stated this in an interview with Kono Mystery ga Sugoi!. Recently, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean concluded on Netflix. This is Part 6 of the series, as well as the end of the original timeline of the series. From Steel Ball Run (Part 7) and forth, we are following along an alternate version of the Joestars and Dio, though basic details of the setting (such as Stands) remain the same. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: JOJOLands will begin serialization on February 17, 2023. The post JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: JOJOLands to Begin Serialization in 2023 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 15, 2022 8:00 AM
The Alliance Alive HD Remastered is now available on iOS and Android devices for the west. They are not free, costing around $11.99. You will need to have 3.8 GB of space available on your phone in order to download it. As well, you can play it in English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, or Traditional Chinese. In Japan, the mobile versions of The Alliance Alive HD Remastered came out in 2021. It boasts improved graphics than the original 2017 release, and you will use a virtual D-pad to move around. There are also simplified controls to accommodate for the lack of buttons that you can press on the phone compared to the 3DS, Switch, or PS4. The Alliance Alive HD Remastered follows a group of nine allies that came together to save humanity from invading Daemons. Though they are of different races, genders, and backgrounds, they all work together under the common goal of reclaiming the world. It is a turn-based JRPG (that you can play offline) and features a story by Yoshitaka Murayama. Murayama is the writer behind the Suikoden series. Masashi Hamauzu, who worked on Final Fantasy XIII, is the composer. The Alliance Alive HD Remastered is available for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Windows PC, iOS, and Android. The post The Alliance Alive HD Remastered iOS And Android Versions Out in West appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 15, 2022 7:30 AM
Nihon Falcom opened the official Japanese website for its latest Ys game. Titled Ys X Nordics, the game will take series protagonist Adol Christin to the chilly northern seas. There he'll encounter new peoples, new lands, and new challenges. Here are some of the details about the game, based on the official website. Note that some of the romanizations used may be unofficial and not be reflected by a future English-language release. Ys X Nordics is set in the Oberia Gulf, a large body of water containing an archipelago of countless islands. There Adol encounters a maritime tribe called the Norman, threatened by a group of "immortal" beings called the Griga (or Grieger), that attack people. Unraveling the mystery of the Griga's goals and nature will be core to the game's narrative. Other new features teased include a "Solo Mode", a fast-paced combat mode where your partner is controlled by the AI. The "Combi Mode" is an unusual system that puts both on-screen characters in control of the player at the same time. Combi Mode is designed for fighting against strong opponents. A "Cross Action" system will allow players to switch modes as the situation suits. Ys X Nordics will also feature nautical navigation. Players will control a sailing ship traversing the ocean and moving between Oberia Gulf's islands. They'll explore marine areas using nautical maps and charts, and even conduct naval battles against hostile ships. Screenshots on the official website also show navigation around 3D spaces using a grappling hook-like beam of energy. Another character also moves at high speed riding a hovering board-like vehicle. Check out some screenshots below. [gallery columns="4" size="medium" ids="943638,943639,943640,943641,943642,943643,943644,943645" link="file"] Ys X Nordics is set for release in 2023 on PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch in Japan. An international release has not yet been announced. In previous comments Nihon Falcom suggested that it would be out by the end of the 2023 fiscal year, which means it could be out on or before September 30, 2023. The post Ys X Nordics Announced by Nihon Falcom for 2023 Release appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 15, 2022 7:00 AM
Nintendo will release Super Smash Bros Ultimate amiibos for Kazuya and Sephiroth on January 13, 2023. When you connect an amiibo in Super Smash Bros Ultimate, the character will appear in-game for you to play as and train. You can also upgrade them with spirits or send them over the Internet to fight against other amiibos. https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1603194052689776641 Both Sephiroth and Kazuya are already in Super Smash Bros Ultimate as DLC characters. Sephiroth came out in December 2020 and Kazuya joined the playable roster in June 2021. In terms of playable characters, Kazuya is the only one to represent the Tekken series. Meanwhile, Cloud is the other Final Fantasy character in Super Smash Bros Ultimate. In the same announcement, Nintendo revealed that amiibos of Pyra and Mythra will also come out in 2023 after the Kazuya and Sephiroth ones. Pyra and Mythra are both DLC characters (though they use the same slot) from Xenoblade. They play similar to the Pokemon Trainer from Super Smash Bros Brawl or Zelda from Super Smash Bros Melee in which a player can alternate between the two characters. You will be able to purchase the Kazuya and Sephiroth Super Smash Bros amiibos from January 13, 2023. Super Smash Bros Ultimate is readily available for the Nintendo Switch. The post SSBU Kazuya and Sephiroth amiibos Will Come Out in 2023 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 15, 2022 6:00 AM
A new trailer has come out for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, showing off the gameplay. The video shows off the protagonist's flashy moves and devastating counters, but the consequences can be brutal if a player is not careful enough. The game is readily available for pre-order. The trailer is two minutes long, with a focus on the action. There are some cutscenes, such as one depicting a battle between two normal-looking armies. It seems that the rivalry between the Three Kingdoms will not end just because there are demons running around China. Deflecting and parrying melee attacks will likely be the ideal fighting style against the demons. Outside of melee attacks, the player character can also cast magic due to the Divine Beasts they can call upon. You can watch the Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty gameplay trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUbV-OD1g8Q The demons in the Three Kingdoms are stereotypical monsters, such as large wolves and boars. Familiar faces like Guan Yu also show up, implying that the player character will either face off against historical figures or fight alongside them. It is unclear which Kingdom the player character will belong to, or if they will be an independent faction. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is open for pre-order. It will come out on March 3, 2023 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC. The post New Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Gameplay Trailer Focuses on Action appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 15, 2022 5:00 AM
Square Enix announced new Octopath Traveler 2 merchandise. The emblematic oil lantern that the characters automatically equip while exploring dark caves and the twisted corridors of castles and mansions in the original Octopath Traveler will return in this new entry. The Octopath Traveler 2 lantern is available for pre-order from the Square Enix e-STORE, and it costs 5.000 yen (approximately $37). The lantern is battery powered, the exterior is made of tinplate, and it is engraved with the icons for each of the eight main jobs in the game. The color of the light can be changed between a white and an orange hue. The item is now available for pre-order, and it will release on February 24, 2023, coinciding with the release of Octopath Traveler 2. https://twitter.com/SQEX_eSTORE/status/1603004797904297985 The newest entry in the HD-2D franchise will have the player choosing their protagonist among a cast of eight new travelers, all in familiar roles, but in a completely new era. The sequel allows for more flexibility, with each protagonist having two Path Actions depending on time of day, along with new abilities, and more options when equipping sub-classes. The Break & Boost battle system make a return, and every protagonist will be able to use a character-exclusive Latent Power, making your character choice even more important. The new entry will allow the travelers to interact between each other more often and naturally along their travels, not just inside of certain one-on-one skits. Octopath Traveler 2 will come out on February 24, 2023, for the PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC. The Octopath Traveler 2 lantern will appear in Japan on February 24, 2023 as well. The post New Octopath Traveler 2 Merchandise Will Light Your Way appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 15, 2022 4:00 AM
With River City Girls 2 about to appear, it might get people wondering about the games. This spin-off series is tied to the Kunio-kun line. Two of them are entirely original adventures created by WayForward. However, the existence of River City Girls Zero mucks things up a bit. Do you need to play it? (I mean, do you want to?) So, here's a quick explainer to help you out. If you want to play River City Girls and River City Girls 2, then yes, it is a good idea to play them in order. The first game establishes and introduces Misako, Kunio's girlfriend, and Kyoko, Riki's girlfriend. It sets the stage for the two of them being kidnapped, in need of a rescue. It also shows why Marian, a Double Dragon staple, is in these two games. People can find it on the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, PC, and Amazon Luna service.
River City Girls Zero only became a "River City Girls" game after the fact. It originally appeared on the Super Famicom as Shin Nekketsu Koha: Kunio-tachi no Banka. This was a straightforward Kunio-kun game in Japan, starring Kunio and Riki. However, it did mark the playable debut of Misako and Kyoko. So retroactively, WayForward and Arc System Works made it a part of this series as essentially a spin-off, "prequel" adventure when it appeared on the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and PC in February 2022. As such, you don't need to play it at all if you are interested in the mainline games. It's supplemental, and even Misako and Kyoko in the fourth wall-breaking introduction seem to suggest it is a fun game to know about. The post Do You Need to Play River City Girls Games in Order? appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, December 15, 2022 9:50 AM  The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 Season 1 Reloaded update is here with new game modes, the arrival of the iconic Shipment map, and much more. As always, a new weapon has dropped with the mid-season update. This time, the Chimera, aka the Honey Badger, has joined MW2's assault rifle category. And with the best attachments, you can build a strong Modern Warfare 2 Chimera, or Honey Badger, class. The Chimera, known as the Honey Badger from Call of Duty: Ghosts, is a weapon with a built-in suppressor that can pack a serious punch at close to medium ranges. Before you can use the Chimera, you have to unlock it and there are a few ways of doing so. You can either complete a challenge in multiplayer that tasks you with getting two operator kills in 15 separate matches, extract the gun from Building 21 in DMZ, or purchase it in a store bundle. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 best Chimera – Honey Badger – class Muzzle: Sakin Tread-40 Barrel: 10" SA Phoenix U... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, December 15, 2022 4:05 AM  After you're done with the final mission in Marvel's Midnight Suns, you'll unlock New Game Plus Mode. Apart from this, you can still continue with your current campaign, whereupon you'll face tougher challenges ahead. Here's our Marvel's Midnight Suns New Game Plus Mode and campaign continuation guide to help you with what you can expect moving forward. Note: We'll have a Marvel's Midnight Suns guides and features hub soon, so stay tuned. Likewise, please be reminded that this guide contains spoilers. Marvel's Midnight Suns New Game Plus Mode and campaign continuation guide Here's the gist when it comes to campaign continuation versus New Game Plus Mode in Marvel's Midnight Suns: If you plan on continuing the campaign, you'll simply revert back to an instance prior to completing the final mission. You may then try other side objectives, gain some extra character XP or Friendship levels, grab some cosmetics,... |
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