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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 9:42 AM
     Activision using Call of Duty player data to train anti-trolling AI

Activision is partnering with the California Institute of Technology, or Caltech, to use Call of Duty player data in order to train an AI that will help curb trolling behaviour in multiplayer games, as the latest CoD, Modern Warfare 2, receives a huge update alongside Warzone 2.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 8:19 AM
     FFXIV patch 6.3 will put player housing back in danger

FFXIV patch 6.3 will once again put your player housing back in danger if you don't log in. The FFXIV 6.3 update is set to arrive in January, with an extensive breakdown due in FFXIV Live Letter 75 just prior to Christmas. However, Square Enix has announced that one troublesome feature will be making a return, demanding that Final Fantasy 14 players log into the critically acclaimed MMORPG periodically or their player housing will be destroyed.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 7:54 AM
     The best Western games on PC in 2022

What are the best Western games on PC that you should be playing? It's not an easy decision to make. The Wild West is a time of lawlessness, striking gold, and perilous shootouts - no wonder it's the subject of many top cowboy games.

Western games are inspired heavily by the cowboy media that has come before them, and it's fair to say that the humble Western is a cornerstone of American culture. The game studios that decide to take on the challenge of bringing the American Frontier into our lives have a lot of pressure to get it right. Luckily, a number of them have absolutely nailed what being a cowboy is all about. And, fortunately for you, we've done the hard work of corralling the varmints right here, so here's our pick of the Wild West's best PC games.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 7:31 AM
     Overwatch 2 Roadhog

Overwatch 2 Roadhog players, your time atop the Overwatch 2 tier list might be short-lived, as Blizzard's lead hero designer has outlined a "soft Roadhog rework" that will begin in Overwatch 2 season 2 with a Roadhog nerf directed at the tank's one-shot capability. This will then lead into changes aimed at making Hog fit better into the new 5v5 meta for the multiplayer game.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 7:24 AM
     Best Marvel Snap Patriot deck

Knowing the best Marvel Snap Patriot deck list is crucial if you want to use cards that would have no place in any other decklists, due to their lack of abilities. Patriot is a three-cost one-power card that has an ongoing ability to buff all cards with no abilities with +2 power, which means otherwise unloved cards like Wasp, Misty Knight, and Shocker can see some playtime.

Patriot decks are among the very best Marvel Snap decks right now, but whether they'll stick around for a while is another question. It feels like his time is dwindling as more cards are added to the game with fancy abilities, but at the time of writing, you can play this simple deck in one of the best card games for some swift rank climbing. Here's the best Marvel Snap Patriot deck.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 7:39 AM
     The Elder Scrolls 6 release date speculation and rumours

Looking for information on the Elder Scrolls 6 release date? We finally have our first official look at the game courtesy of a short teaser trailer. The video opens with the classic musical motif from the series and a panning shot of some mountains before the logo appears, confirming that The Elder Scrolls 6 is real, at least.

We might have been spoilt by excellent games in the series already, but, frankly, it's time for something fresh. It'll be fresh for a while post-release, too: Bethesda director Todd Howard says we'll be sinking our teeth in The Elder Scrolls 6's gameplay " for a decade at least". Here's everything we know about The Elder Scrolls 6, from settings and gameplay features, to when we might be able to get our hands on it.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 7:16 AM
     Valve wants Steam Deck 2 to feature better battery life and screen

The Steam Deck 2 is an open secret at this point, with Valve repeatedly confirming the existence of the device and fans eagerly waiting to find out what upgrades it'll feature. While we still don't know when we can expect a successor to the popular portable powerhouse, we do have some idea as to what specs Deck designers want to improve.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 7:14 AM
     Call of Duty Warzone 2 update reversed by Raven after just one day

The latest Call of Duty Warzone 2 update stripped down the number of buy stations in the CoD battle royale game, making it harder to obtain the best Warzone 2 loadout. However, Raven Software, which co-develops Call of Duty with Infinity Ward and publisher Activision, has now reversed that update just one day after it went live, as Modern Warfare 2 season one Reloaded also brings sweeping changes to the immensely popular war shooter.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 7:06 AM
     Best Marvel Snap Silver Surfer deck

Looking for the best Marvel Snap Silver Surfer deck list to take advantage of the three-cost card in this month's season pass? Silver Surfer may look weak with no power himself, but he gives all other three-cost cards on the board +3 power, so if you're stacking lots of three-cost cards, there's some serious potential to snowball here.

Right now, decks that utilise Silver Surfer are some of the best Marvel Snap decks around, as the cards that feature in the season pass are typically very strong - we're looking at you, Black Panther and Wong/Odin/Arnim Zola combo. Climbing the ladder in one of the best card games this year is no easy task, but acquiring the season pass can give you a leg up, so here's the best Marvel Snap Silver Surfer deck.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 7:13 AM
     The best crime games on PC in 2022

What are the best crime games on PC? Videogames are, and have always been, all about fulfilling a fantasy. We step into virtual worlds to fight evil, slay monsters, grab sweet loot, or go to war online. They're a chance to do something we wouldn't usually do - and that includes crime games.

With that in mind, games that focus on crime are popular for that very reason - they're (hopefully) not something you'd attempt in real life. Ever since RPG game Grand Theft Auto challenged players to earn as many Wanted stars as possible, gamers have been pushing the limits of reckless behaviour and general naughtiness.

With that in mind, we've put together our list of the best crime games like GTA you can play - and we reckon at least one of them is sure to make you an offer you can't refuse, as these aren't only naughty power fantasies, but some of the best PC games ever. Between modern-day crime epics, online heists, fisticuffs in faraway places, and a trip back in time to criminal empires of yesteryear, we've got a little something for everyone.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 7:24 AM
     League of Legends Prime Gaming rewards and how to claim them

League of Legends Prime Gaming rewards are a great way of adding skins, Eternals, and RP to your account, and they're available for free to anyone with an active Amazon Prime subscription. Players can claim their Prime Gaming capsule each month if their accounts are linked correctly.

For those of you who are concerned about how much you've spent on League of Legends, these free rewards each month can be a godsend. Not only do they give you free cosmetics to use on Summoner's Rift, but they also grant you a decent chunk of RP to spend as you please in one of the best MOBAs ever.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 6:44 AM
     The best tower defense games on PC 2022

Looking for the best tower defense games on PC? For a time, the humble tower defense was one of the most popular genres out there. They may appear to be simple strategy games for more casual players, but fans would call them accessible tactical titles that require sharp reflexes, a sharper mind, and quick improvisation.

The approachability of tower defense games stems from how deceptively straightforward they are - at least to begin with. A horde of enemies comes from specific directions across a small arena, and the player has to improvise a set of appropriate defenses - using scant resources - to deal with them. Enemies become tougher and more numerous as the game progresses, but the player gets access to better equipment to deal with them too.

They're also highly addictive, which is why there remains a steady influx of tower defense titles - they even pop up in other genres too, such as the entertaining den defense minigame in Assassin's Creed Revelations. While the genre often veers towards smartphone and tablet gaming, there are still many fantastic tower defense games on PC right now. Here's the best of the best.


PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 6:53 AM
     The best open-world games on PC in 2022

Looking for the best open-world games on PC? From the early days of gaming, with Ultima and Lords of Midnight, open-world games have always been right at home on PC - indeed, those pesky consoles often couldn't handle it. Compare the ambitious early version of Halo to the final, more confined result, for example - and only the PC could hold sprawling regions in the very first Elder Scrolls games. Nevertheless, the leap into full 3D with Grand Theft Auto 3 and The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind really brought the idea of open-world gaming to the masses.

These days, open-world games are their own genre. You can find accurate depictions of real-life cities or countries, huge fictional expanses with their own landmarks, complete worlds to check out - or even entire galaxies, depending on where you want to go on your next adventure in one of the best open world games on PC.

Given the genre's broader scope, the best thing about them is the variety of genres: the important feature is that they allow you to explore freely. As such, our list of top open world games features everything from the best FPS games to racing games with massive worlds to drive through.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 6:49 AM
     Best Warzone 2 SMG in season 1 Reloaded

The best Warzone 2 SMG is part of a versatile group of weapons, able to fill in as a solid secondary when paired with one of the best Warzone 2 sniper rifles, or as a primary if you're the type of player who enjoys getting up close and personal. Ideal for pushing a wounded enemy, these lightweight guns may not carry a long effective range, but when you're up close, you'll decimate the opposition.

The best Warzone 2 SMG in season 1 Reloaded is the Lachmann Sub, also known as the MP5. This gun has the best mobility out of all the best Warzone 2 guns, and it packs a serious punch up close if you kit it out with the right attachments, so much so that it also features in our guide to the overall best Warzone 2 loadout drops. Here's our full list of the best Warzone 2 SMGs and the attachments you'll want to kit them out with before dropping into one of the best free PC games of the year.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 6:00 AM
     Starfield quests sound less Fallout 4, more Fallout New Vegas

Starfield quests sound as if they follow a more traditional, old-school RPG game dynamic, whereby choice and freedom will dictate their outcome. In essence, they sound similar to the freeform style of Fallout New Vegas, and different from the more prescriptive Fallout 4, as Will Shen, designer with Elder Scrolls and Skyrim developer Bethesda, answers interview questions.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 6:24 AM
     Starfield release date window, latest news, and gameplay

When is the Starfield release date? It was officially going to be in November 2022, but Bethesda announced a Starfield delay into 2023. Thankfully, we still got a pretty decent showing of the new open-world game at the Xbox and Bethesda showcase over the summer.

We haven't really heard much about the game since, which has left the Starfield community a bit thirsty for new information, but we're confident Bethesda won't keep us in the dark for too much longer. Whenever the Starfield release date ends up being, it's sure to be worth the wait. Here's what we know so far.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 5:59 AM
     Midnight Suns patch makes the superhero strategy game unplayable

While an unannounced Midnight Suns patch sounds like a good thing on paper, the most recent update to the superhero strategy game appears to be straight up breaking Marvel fans' games.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 6:15 AM
     Best Warzone 2 LMG for Season 1 Reloaded

The best Warzone 2 LMG might be a bit more unwieldy than most weapons, but they make up for that in both their damage output and fire rate. If you're looking to nail down a defensive position, there aren't many better options than a high-capacity LMG for keeping your enemies at bay.

The best Warzone 2 LMG is the RPK. It takes attributes from the best Warzone 2 AR and pushes the stopping power and range to the extreme. With controllable recoil and reasonable mobility, the RPK isn't just the best LMG in Warzone 2, it's potentially the best gun overall. If you're looking to jump into Season 1 reloaded with a powerful, fast-paced primary weapon, this is the LMG for you.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 5:41 AM
     The best FPS games on PC in 2022

What are the best FPS games on PC? From the classic physics chaos of Half-Life 2 to Splitgate's mind-bending portal warfare, these are the finest FPS games. For more than two decades, FPS games have been the driving force of the PC games industry. They've let us travel from the depths of Hell in Doom to the outer reaches of space in Titanfall 2. Others have taken us on a detour through the likes of Half-Life 2's zombie-infested Ravenholm, while some have embraced futuristic cities.

Some of these games are old, others are new, and all are great. Wolfenstein 2's amazing campaign; Rainbow Six Siege and it's tight tactical multiplayer; Overwatch 2 and its vast array of amazing heroes. No matter what sort of virtual gunplay you're after, the following titles will satisfy your itchy trigger finger. So crack those knuckles, get ready to make all the headshots, and keep in mind that guns will solve all your problems in the following shooty gems. These are the best FPS games, and some of the best PC games of all time.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 6:16 AM
     Warzone 2 Season 1 Reloaded weapons and more

Warzone 2 Season 1 Reloaded is a mid-season update for both the multiplayer and battle royale portions of the game, not only adding a host of new content but executing bug fixes and various balance tweaks. It's the first time we've seen an update like this for Modern Warfare 2, and Activision appears to be pulling out all the stops.

If you're into battle royale games, Warzone 2 was most definitely one of the best PC games released this year, and with Season 1 Reloaded, it's about to get even better. The update is going to bring with it the much-hyped Raid, a host of Christmas cosmetics, mini-battle royale mode, and ever a Rocket League-type LTM to celebrate the World Cup.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 5:11 AM
     How to unlock secret characters in Vampire Survivors

Want to know how to unlock secret characters in Vampire Survivors? When you start your first run you only have a handful of Vampire Survivors characters and a few weapons available. However, on each playthrough, more items, weapons, and characters unlock for you to use in future attempts. These items are vital if you wish to use Vampire Survivor weapon evolutions to maximise a weapon's damage output for the best Vampire Survivors build.

You can unlock secret Vampire Survivors characters by meeting requirements, such as leveling up your gear to a certain threshold, finding items in a level, or slaying a quota of monsters. Later on, you can also find Arcana to give your weapons unique bonuses to annihilate your foes.

Some of these unlock conditions are vague and confusing, so we thought we'd list how you can get all of the Vampire Survivors characters, weapons, items, and levels. We also have a cheat code that you need to type to get another hidden vampire slayer, steps to access other secret characters, and every unlock for the new Legacy of Moonspell DLC.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 5:28 AM
     Best Warzone 2 shotgun in season 1

The best Warzone 2 shotgun might not immediately spring to mind when you think about the sprawling Al Mazrah and its high, long-distance vantage points. Still, you may be surprised about just how well it might serve you. After all, the map is dense with buildings, and you're likely to run into an opponent tucked into the corner of a room eventually. You will also certainly get more up close and personal once the storm circles close in.

The best shotgun in Warzone 2 is the Expedite 12. Provided your opponent isn't wearing three plates, the Expedite 12 can one-shot anyone within five metres in the battle royale game. However, we'd certainly recommend running Overkill - more on that in our guide to the Warzone 2 perk packages - so you can accompany your shotgun with one of the best Warzone 2 guns with a bit more range.

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PCGamesN Friday, December 16, 2022 7:24 AM
     Steam Deck 2 – release date, price, specs, and benchmark rumours

Valve may have already released "the best handheld around" as we coined it in our Steam Deck review, but the company is already hard at work putting together Steam Deck 2. This isn't too surprising given how many people are clearly interested in the Deck. Time will tell, however, how much of an upgrade it will offer and whether it can stand up to more powerful competitors.

 

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 16, 2022 8:00 AM
    

Day 16 of the RPS Advent Calendar and you can hear the roar of the oil refineries at night as you sleep. You walk the streets of your home town and consider how much and how little has changed. Should you have even come back?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 16, 2022 7:39 AM
    

Blizzard have revealed that former Warcraft lore maestro Chris Metzen is returning as creative advisor for the series. Metzen had retired back in 2016 after decades of working on Warcraft and Blizzard's other games. The return was shared by Warcraft general manager Jon Hight in a statement posted to Twitter, which confirmed that Metzen will initially return to the company to work on the long-running World Of Warcraft. It's expected that Metzen will follow that up by moving onto other connected projects.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 16, 2022 6:02 AM
    

Amazon are close to signing a deal with Games Workshop to bring Warhammer 40,000 and its grimdark futuristic universe to TV streaming. Hollywood Reporter say that Henry Cavill, recently-dropped Superman and former Geralt Of Rivia, is involved as an executive producer and potential series lead. The rights to Warhammer 40K are reportedly hotly contested among the rival streaming services, with Amazon spending months negotiating the possible deal with Games Workshop.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 16, 2022 5:30 AM
    

It's well documented that creativity can help quell the waves of stormy mental health seas. Hours of documentaries chronicle how artists expressed their struggles through brushstrokes, or how an actor agonised over creating an accurate character to counterbalance their imposter syndrome or anxiety. It's unlikely many creatives have found "refuge" in a 27 year old retro game engine - but that's exactly how Dan Douglas talks about his sprawling mod for Duke Nukem 3D.

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Twinfinite Friday, December 16, 2022 9:43 AM
     It's been 20 years since The Wind Waker's original release and nine years since the remaster. It's time for it to come to the Switch.

Twinfinite Friday, December 16, 2022 7:18 AM
     Will Henry Cavill pick up a different red and blue suit soon?

Twinfinite Friday, December 16, 2022 7:13 AM
     This might be Ash and Pikachu's last dance.

Twinfinite Friday, December 16, 2022 6:33 AM
     Next month, you will be able to battle it out in Splatoon 3 to decide whether spicy, sweet, or sour foods are the best.

Twinfinite Friday, December 16, 2022 6:04 AM
     Jedi: Battle Scars is a upcoming tie-in book that will bridge the gap between Fallen Order & Survivor...Here are what we hope to see covered!

Twinfinite Friday, December 16, 2022 4:55 AM
     Supes rise up!

Siliconera Friday, December 16, 2022 9:30 AM
    

FFXIV Furnishing Design Contest 2022 Begins

Yet another Final Fantasy XIV art contest is about to begin. The FFXIV Furnishing Design Contest 2022 kicked off. Until January 19, 2023, active players can create indoor and outdoor furnishing designs and submit them for a chance of winning an in-game prize. Winners will be announced in April 2023.

There will be quite a number of winning entries for this promotion. Square Enix's FFXIV Development and Operations teams will choose the Furnishing Design Contest 2022 top submissions. All of the 100 people they choose will get a Great Paraserpent umbrella to use in-game.

To enter, somebody needs to draw a piece of furniture. Square Enix noted that the acceptable categories for it are bed/chair, general furnishing, interior materials like a ceiling light, flooring, or interior wall, outdoor furnishing, rug, table, tabletop, or wall-mounted item. Someone would need to submit them at the official page, along with their character's name and home world, their Lodestone character profile page, their nickname, and a title for their work. Entrants' designs will become Square Enix's property after they are submitted. Also, the company may ask for additional art if they decide to create the furniture for people to use in-game.

The FFXIV Furnishing Design Contest isn't an uncommon occurrence. Ones appeared in 2017 and 2019. Among past designs were Saya's Aumarot-Sofa and Anzuul's Royal Bathtub.

This comes right as Square Enix shared art from another contest. In December 2022, the company showed the FFXIV Reaper and Sage Weapon Design Contest winners and runners-up.

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. Square Enix is accepting FFXIV Furnishing Design Contest 2022 entries until January 19, 2023.

The post FFXIV Furnishing Design Contest 2022 Begins appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, December 16, 2022 9:00 AM
    

fire emblem engage eirika ephraim

Nintendo revealed some new information on Eirika and Ephraim as they will appear in Fire Emblem Engage. The two of them will be in the same Emblem Ring, much like the Three Houses kids. The two were playable units and protagonists in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, and are twin siblings.

Unlike the Three Houses kids, you can control when you want Eirika and when you want Ephraim in Fire Emblem Engage. This could make them a flexible and balanced unit. Eirika's Lunar Brace Synchro Skill deals more damage the higher an enemy's Defense stat is, whereas Ephraim can heal HP depending on how much damage he deals with Solar Brace. When you Engage with them, you get to use the Rapier, which deals extra damage to Cavalry and Armored units. You will also be able to use both Lunar and Solar Brace at once.

https://twitter.com/fireemblemjp/status/1603574716337631232?s=61&t=cphXMjaHCBaCiMqQWjdjxQ

We can also see a brief conversation between Celine and Eirika. In it, Celine asks if Eirika is upset that she has to fight so much even though she dislikes conflict. Eirika replies that she does what she can, and that she fights so that there are less people in the world who are sad due to war.

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In Japanese, Kaori Mizuhashi voices Eirika. Mizuhashi's previous roles include Kuki Shinobu from Genshin Impact and Mami Tomoe in Puella Magi Madoka Magica. As for Ephraim, Taku Yashiro voices him. Yashiro's other roles include the titular Tiger Mask in Tiger Mask W and Natsuo Fujii in Domestic Girlfriend.

Fire Emblem Engage is in development and will come out for the Nintendo Switch on January 20, 2023. You can pre-order it from the eShop.

The post In Fire Emblem Engage Eirika and Ephraim Work Together appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, December 16, 2022 8:30 AM
    

FFXIV Housing Auto Demolition Resumes in January

People will once again need to make sure they regularly visit their FFXIV estates, as housing auto demolition will return. Square Enix announced that it will be back in patch 6.3. There's no exact release date yet, so the current window for it is January 2023.

Square Enix also offered some details about what the counter will look like when FFXIV housing auto demolition will look like when it does resume. There are two categories of people. One is players that have been visiting their homes since demolition was suspended in December 2021. The other involves people who haven't been back since December 5, 2021. Also, Square Enix will send email notifications to anyone with an auto-demolition that will happen within 10 days of the patch 6.3 maintenance and release. The Schedule Estate Demolition Timer in the Timers section will also update and show how many days you have left.

Whether it is a free company or private estate, as long as you visited at least once between the suspension start date and now, people will get more time. The inactivity timer will begin the day patch 6.3 launches. As long as you visit once every 30 days, you can maintain the home.

However, if someone didn't visit their home between December 5, 2021 and the patch 6.3 maintenance, then they could soon lose their spot. Things will pick up where they left off. So if you had five days before your housing would be automatically demolished before things were suspended, when it resumes you will still have five days left.

As a reminder, Square Enix suspended FFXIV housing auto demolition after Endwalker launched. The goal was to ease congestion. In February 2022, it said it would resume the feature. However, it took about a year for it to return to the game.

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC.

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Siliconera Friday, December 16, 2022 8:00 AM
    

demon slayer world tour

Ufotable released a new trailer for the Demon Slayer World Tour, which will air anime episodes in theaters around the world on February 3, 2023. It will also include a world premiere of the first episode of the Swordsmith Village arc. While the YouTube version of the trailer (which supports 4K resolution) is only available for people in Japan, you can watch it via  Twitter as well.

During the world tour, you will be able to watch episodes 10 and 11 of the Entertainment District Arc. You will also get to see the premiere of episode 1 of Swordsmith Village Arc, which will be season 3 of the wildly popular Demon Slayer anime series. The Demon Slayer world tour will appear in movie theaters in 80 countries around the world.

You can watch the trailer for the Demon Slayer World Tour here:

https://twitter.com/kimetsu_off/status/1603573494330970113?s=61&t=cphXMjaHCBaCiMqQWjdjxQ

In the trailer, the brief teaser for Swordsmith Village focuses on Muzan. He expresses his desire to remain at his peak without ever changing. As for episodes 10 and 11 of the Entertainment District Arc, they cover the final battle against Gyutaro and Daki. For those who cannot make it to the theater, the Swordsmith Village arc will air in April 2023.

The Demon Slayer anime is readily available for streaming on services such as Crunchyroll, and the Swordsmith Village arc (season 3) will start airing in April 2023. The Demon Slayer World Tour will take place in theaters from February 3, 2023.

The post Demon Slayer World Tour Trailer Teases Swordsmith Village Anime appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, December 16, 2022 7:30 AM
    

persona 3 blu-ray

All four movies from the theatrical release of Persona 3 will be available in a Blu-Ray box. It will come out on February 22, 2023. It will come in an exclusive box featuring the Persona 3 protagonist (Makoto Yuki in the film series), and there will also be a special booklet. In total, the box set will cost 29,000 JPY, which is around $214.90. [Thanks, Inside!]

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The movies that will come in the Persona 3 Blu-Ray box set are:

  • Spring of Birth
  • Midsummer Knight's Dream
  • Falling Down
  • Winter of Rebirth

These movies all follow the main story campaign (as of Persona 3 FES, this is The Journey), with the voice actors from the game reprising their role in the movies. Outside of the exclusive goodies, the Blu-Ray box set will also come with the soundtrack, which will have 4 CDs in it. Spring of Birth originally debuted in 2013 and a new one came out every year until Winter of Rebirth in 2016.

Persona 3 originally came out for the PS2 in 2006. The PSP version of the game, P3P, will be ported in 2023. Since the movies are essentially re-telling the main plot of the game, it will have spoilers for anyone who has not played Persona 3 before. It follows the story of an unnamed protagonist (Makoto Yuki in the films) who awakens to a mysterious Persona power. He joins SEES, which is full of other Persona users, to investigate strange occurrences in the seaside city of Iwatodai.

The Persona 3 Blu-Ray box set will be available to purchase from February 22, 2023. P3P will come out on Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Windows PC on January 19, 2023.

The post Persona 3 Movies Blu-Ray Set to Come Out in 2023 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, December 16, 2022 7:00 AM
    

Marvel's Spider-Man 2

The next installment of Insomniac's take on your friendly neighborhood wall-crawler has a release window. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will be out in Fall 2023. As teased in earlier trailers, the game will involve both Spider-Men: Peter Parker and Miles Morales. The PlayStation Blog entry that let the Spider-Man 2 release window slip also highlighted upcoming PS5 titles like Forspoken, the DualSense Edge premium wireless controller, the PSVR 2 virtual reality suite, and Final Fantasy XVI.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 was first revealed during the 2021 PlayStation Showcase livestream event. The sequel follows on from Marvel's Spider-Man, which debuted an original take on the famed superhero, unconnected to existing comics or the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Its storyline followed Peter Parker as he struggled to balance his duties as New York City's resident vigilante with his life as a research assistant to Otto Octavius. It also dealt with the power vacuum left by Spider-Man's defeat of Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin, at the beginning of the game, and the rise of new villains like Mr. Negative, Dr. Octopus, and the Sinister Six. Peter would then meet Miles Morales, a young high schooler also possessed of Spider-Powers, training him and equipping him to be a second Spider-Man. Miles would go on to lead Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, which debuted alongside the PS5 (though it eventually landed on PS4 and is headed for PC).

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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will involve both Peter and Miles, and features segments where they cooperate directly to take down enemies. The reveal trailer features new gadgetry, like mechanical spider-legs worn by Peter. The narration appears to come from famed Spider-Man villain Kraven the Hunter. The end of the trailer also shows Venom emerging from the shadows, wearing his trademark black Spider-Man-like costume design.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 launches on PS5 in Fall 2023.

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Siliconera Friday, December 16, 2022 6:00 AM
    

Atelier Sophie Nendoroid Comes with a Not-so-Mysterious Book

An Atelier Sophie 2 Nendoroid will come out next year and, while she's dealing with a "mysterious dream" in that game, the figure still comes with a small book. It will show up in June 2023 in Japan. After that, it will appear in North America in August 2023. It will cost ¥8,900/$61.99.

As is common for Nendoroids, Sophie comes with multiple accessories and face plates. You can portray her with a smiling face, a winking one, and an excited one with stars in her eyes. She can wield her Starguide Staff from the game. She also comes with an open book.

Here's a gallery of official Good Smile Company images of the Atelier Sophie 2 Nendoroid.
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This is one of two Atelier Sophie figures Good Smile Company has in the works. The other is a 1/7th scale figure. That one is based on her appearance in The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book. In it, she's holding a book and about to write in it with a quill.

The Atelier Sophie 2 Nendoroid will come to Japan in June 2023 and North America in August 2023. Pre-orders are open until January 26, 2023. Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream is available on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PC.

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Siliconera Friday, December 16, 2022 5:00 AM
    

Virtua Fighter 2 and Golden Axe 2 Join Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack

The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack got more Genesis games. On December 15, 2022, Nintendo revealed four games would be available in every region. If someone subscribes to the higher tier, they can play Alien Storm, Columns, Golden Axe 2, and Virtua Fighter 2 on the Switch. It is also possible to engage in multiplayer with others offline or, if they also subscribe, online.

All four of these Nintendo Switch Online Genesis games feature multiplayer elements. Columns has a Doubles mode, for example. Alien Storm and Golden Axe 2 are cooperative adventures. People can face off in Virtua Fighter 2's versus mode.

It's been quite a while since new Genesis games joined the collection. Back in July 2022, four more joined. That batch included Comix Zone, Mega Man: The Wily Wars, Target Earth, and Zero Wing. Past additions added Treasure titles like Alien Soldier and Light Crusader.

Alien Storm, Columns, Golden Axe 2, and Virtua Fighter 2 are now available in the Sega Genesis app for Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers. The Expansion Pack costs $49.99 for a year for a single membership and $79.99 for a family membership.

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     How To Unlock Honey Badger Chimera Mw2 Assault Rifle GuideIn Season 1 Reloaded, four new guns were added to Modern Warfare 2. Among these is the Honey Badger, known in-game as the Chimera. It's a well-rounded assault rifle that comes with a handy integrated suppressor saving you an attachment slot. This makes it a fantastic choice for those who opt for the stealthy flanking playstyle. Here's our guide on how to unlock the Honey Badger, aka the Chimera, in Modern Warfare 2. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Modern Warfare 2 guides and features hub. How to unlock the Honey Badger – Chimera – in Modern Warfare 2 At the start of Season 1, the Chimera wasn't available in Modern Warfare 2. However, with the release of Season 1 Reloaded, players can now unlock it through various means. Despite it sharing a platform with both the M13B and BAS-P neither is required to unlock the Chimera. The easiest method to unlock the Honey Badger in Modern Warfare 2 is to complete the associated multiplayer ch...

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