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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 9:52 AM
     Fortnite maker Epic faces record-breaking fines over microtransactions

Fortnite, Gears of War, and Unreal Engine developer Epic Games has been issued record-breaking fines by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to resolve complaints connected to microtransactions and child-protection guidelines in the immensely popular battle royale game.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 9:36 AM
     The best apocalypse games on PC 2022

Looking for a list of the best apocalypse games on PC? There's something about the end of the world that sounds more enticing than it probably should. No law, no order, and seemingly no consequences effectively turn the world into some kind of wild party. If anarchy isn't your cup of tea then you can spend your time exploring chaotic new frontiers, digging through the bombed-out ruins of a civilisation wiped out for supplies.

Whether it's a zombie apocalypse, a robot uprising, or nuclear fallout, the post-apocalypse is ripe for narrative experimentation in all forms of media - and games take full advantage of the setting by letting you decide what kind of wastelander you want to be. Will you bring justice? Domination? Salvation? We've foraged and scavenged eight of our favourite apocalypse games below to help you decide - offering everything from horror games and heartache, to sandbox games and tactical combat.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 9:28 AM
     Diablo Immortal update breaks servers, leaving RPG game unplayable

The newest Diablo Immortal update adds a swathe of new content to Blizzard's action RPG game, but in the wake of Terror's Tide players have noticed that they're constantly being kicked out of Sanctuary, leading to waves of irritation and discontent.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 9:24 AM
     High on Life FOV unofficial fix comes to Steam and PC Game Pass

The High on Life FOV issue has been a contentious one, with no way to change your field of view in the FPS game itself, and many players were reporting they were feeling sick due to its impact on motion. On top of that, the workaround most people were using was disabled by Squanch Games, making it even harder for some to play. Now there's good news, as it looks like the High on Life FOV issue can be fixed.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 9:24 AM
     The best WW2 games on PC 2022

What are the best WW2 games on PC in 2022? The most devastating conflict in our species' history of fighting over land and ideologies has been distilled into heroic charges, tense dogfights, epic digital wars, and savage battles many times over. The greatest generation deserves only the greatest games, and we've compiled a list of the top World War II games to play right now.

Whether you're looking for the grittiness of a beach landing, the strategy of battle planning, the thrill of an aerial dogfight, or intense camaraderie experienced by a band of brothers, there's bound to be a World War II game that has something to offer you. It's the most prolifically covered topic in military history, and with each successive wave of interest we get newer, punchier games that benefit from slick, modern design.

So from massive, free-to-play vehicular battlefields to complex war games, you're bound to find something below to keep you duking it out for countless hours in our round-up of the finest WWII games on PC.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 9:18 AM
     AMD Ryzen 7000 price may soon fall, new CPUs to include coolers

If you've been waiting for the price of the AMD Ryzen 7000 series to come down, you might want to start gearing up for a processor purchase in the near future. It appears that team red is planning to launch new Zen 4 CPUs next year, each with a lower MSRP. The upcoming chips even come with a cooler, further improving their value.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 9:06 AM
     Half-Life's most-hated spin-off Hunt Down the Freeman gets a 'sequel'

Half-Life spin-offs like Blue Shift, Opposing Force, and Half-Life Alyx are some of the best-loved games in the Valve shooter series, but one Steam FPS game, Hunt Down the Freeman, has been the subject of ridicule, ire, and countless memes ever since it launched in 2018. Now, the story of an HECU soldier trying to kill Gordon Freeman has an unofficial joke 'sequel' from the same modder behind the highly non-Valve 'Half Life Episode 3.'

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 9:12 AM
     Best Warzone 2 guns for Season 1 Reloaded

Want to get your hands on the best Warzone 2 guns for Season 1 Reloaded? If you're trying to increase your odds of winning the game, customising a loadout, and focusing on the current meta guns is the way to go. While you could rely entirely on floor loot and drops from enemies, you will have an easier time taking down rival players using weapons you've had the chance to practice with.

The best gun in Warzone 2 is the M4. This assault rifle is the perfect all-rounder weapon that can be customised to suit any combat scenario. The M4 is one of the few guns that are unlocked by default, so there's no excuse not to give it a try in your best Warzone 2 loadout. With over 50 different weapons to pick from at launch, we're going to highlight what makes the best guns in Warzone 2 stand out from the rest of the competition. Here are the best Warzone 2 guns, including an optimised loadout for most weapons and some analysis on how to use them on the battlefield in the multiplayer game.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 8:02 AM
     The best management games on PC 2022

The best management games are all about being the one in charge, and we all think we'd do better in charge. Whether it's yelling at the England manager, cursing those clowns in Congress for doing it again, or laughing at Bryce Dallas Howard for running away from dinosaurs in high heels, we all want our shot at being in the hot seat, and the best management games let us do just that.

This explains why the genre remains one of the most enduring and popular in PC gaming. It helps that managing balance sheets, planning cities, and bossing staff around is so easily translated to the keyboard and mouse. From the early days of city-building games like SimCity to refining tactics in Championship Manager, through to the more recent classics we've got below, the humble management sim accounts for some of the best PC games of all time - not to mention the most addictive, so here's our pick of the best management games right now.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 8:02 AM
     Avatar Frontiers of Pandora release date window, trailers and gameplay

The Avatar Frontiers of Pandora release date has been a tricky thing to nail down, but with the latest entry in the film series finally in cinemas, it hopefully won't be long before you can traverse the dense jungles of Pandora yourself. Tackling the Western Frontier and using nature itself as your weapon, you'll be tasked with pushing back the RDA forces and reclaiming what is rightfully yours.

Avatar Frontiers of Pandora is an action adventure game from developers Massive Entertainment, whose previous offerings include the Division 2, and South Park: The Fractured but Whole. In Frontiers of Pandora, you'll take control of the Na'Vi in a never before seen region of the planet; the Western Frontier. You'll have to use every resource at your disposal to come out victorious in what will hopefully be one of the best PC games of 2023, or whichever year it ends up releasing in.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 7:49 AM
     Rainbow Six Siege year 7 season 4 Operation Solar Raid details

Rainbow Six Siege year 7 season 4, Operation Solar Raid, is the last update to the tactical shooter this year, adding a ton of new content that should keep players entertained for months. Operation Solar Raid not only added new content but made some huge quality of life changes, as the shooter now has a fully-implemented crossplay, and cross-progression system, not to mention a reworked ranked mode.

Rainbow Six Siege is still one of the best free PC games available, and with a huge update like Operation Solar Raid, there's never been a better time to drop in. Whether you're itching to give the new operator a spin in one of the best FPS games, or you're still leaning on the stalwarts like Sledge, here's everything you need to know about Operation Solar Raid, and the end of year seven.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 7:55 AM
     The best Sims 4 CC packs and creators

Looking for the best Sims 4 CC packs? Since its release way back in 2014, the iconic life sim's community has been working tirelessly to produce a near-endless supply of custom content to complement the game. Creators have even gone as far as creating whole packs of content, akin to the official Stuff Packs released by EA.

It can seem impossible to even know where to begin, so we've done the heavy lifting for you to find the best custom content you can download for one of the best free PC games right now. Most of the best Sims 4 CC packs featured here are Maxis Match CC, meaning it's been designed to fit the art style of The Sims 4 and should blend in seamlessly. We recommend reading our how to install Sims 4 CC guide before attempting to apply these custom packs to your game.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 7:25 AM
     League of Legends Katarina look inspired by Skin Spotlights is a must

If you're a League of Legends Katarina fan then I suggest you don't watch any of YouTuber Skin Spotlights' videos. Showing off every cosmetic that has ever hit the Rift, the faceless creator's channel is a go-to for those looking to expand their in-game wardrobe, and avid fans of the MOBA want Riot to pay tribute to them.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 7:14 AM
     Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Shift codes – December 2022

Looking for Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Shift codes? Redeeming one of these Shift codes rewards you with a Skeleton Key, which you can use to unlock the Skeleton Chest for rewards. This chest can be found at the foot of the castle underneath the statue in Brighthoof.

The Skeleton Keys you get for entering the code unlock premium in-game loot for the FPS game, such as Tiny Tina's Wonderlands legendary weapons to suit your chosen Tiny Tina's Wonderlands class and playstyle. You can redeem Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Shift codes either through the Shift tab in the in-game social menu or at the Shift Gearbox Software website - you need to navigate to the mail section to redeem the code.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 7:33 AM
     The best Minecraft seeds 2022

The best Minecraft seeds cater to a number of requirements, like strongholds near villages for speedrunning, beautiful landscapes for building, or multiple structures for looting. These seeds are codes that Minecraft uses to generate worlds for you, so even though new worlds are randomly generated, you can rebuild in the same ones over and over again.

Of course you can leave your world generation completely up to fate, but if you're unlucky, you could spend hours looking for a Minecraft ancient city, desert temples, your favourite Minecraft biomes, and other desirable features. Over a decade on, Minecraft remains one of the best PC games around, so you don't want to waste time on a bad seed, you'd much rather spawn straight into a stunning landscape with a Minecraft village to get the best experience possible. So, here are just a few of the best Minecraft seeds for December 2022. Keep reading to the bottom if you need some help entering these seeds in-game.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 7:03 AM
     Darktide Grimoire locations and uses

The Darktide Grimoire locations are randomly placed in each mission, and should you survive and escape with these collectible items in your inventory, they can net you some excellent rewards. As we know all too well, you can't take your eye off the hordes in Darktide for a second, lest you be torn limb from limb, but if you're planning on leveling up fast, you're going to want to take a few detours to find the hidden Grimoires.

Anyone familiar with one of the best Warhammer games, Vermintide, may already be familiar with the idea of Grimoires. They were a kleptomaniac's dream in the co-op game; the collectibles were in set locations during each mission, and finishing the level with one in your inventory increased your rarity of loot. However, grimoires in Darktide don't work in the same way and may leave some players scratching their heads.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 7:35 AM
     Sims 5 release date speculation and wishlist

Wondering if there will ever be a Sims 5 release date? Well, we're not certain it'll be called The Sims 5, but EA has officially unveiled its next Sims game: Project Rene.

We've been playing The Sims 4 for eight years now, and while the life sim is kept fresh by Sims 4 cheats, CC packs and even sex mods, we're desperate to see a new addition to the series. While Electronic Arts has kept painfully schtum about a new Sims game, we finally have something resembling a Sims 5 release date following the reveal of Project Rene, which is effectively a super early access version of its next Sims experience.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 7:29 AM
     Fable release date, teaser trailer, story speculation, and more

When is the Fable 4 release date? After years of rumours, Fable was finally revealed at the Xbox 2020 Showcase. It will be developed by Playground Games, the studio behind the Forza Horizon series.

There is currently no Fable 4 release date. In fact, according to the reveal trailer, the newest game in the series isn't called Fable 4 at all. The trailer shows us quaint villages, babbling brooks, and lush forests, , suggesting the series will be returning to its fantasy roots after it veered into steampunk territory in Fable 3. Join us while we dig through the juicy details about the new Fable, discuss what's likely to appear, and gush openly about what we're hopeful about in the newly announced open-world game.


PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 9:37 AM
     The Witcher 3 next-gen update is also being updated, but not by CDPR

The Witcher 3 next-gen update, which has faced a variety of technical issues since its launch, is set to receive a sweeping update of its own, adding high-definition textures and a visual overhaul to the RPG game, though it won't be released by GOG and Cyberpunk 2077 developer CDPR, which is currently working towards The Witcher Remake release date.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 6:25 AM
     Epic Games Store giving away daily free games – here's what they are

The Epic Games Store is running a free games giveaway over the festive season, with a new game being given away to all every day for a 15-day period. You don't have long then to get each game you want, so we're putting together a list of what's currently free to help you keep track of what you can pick up during the Christmas period.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 7:12 AM
     Modern Warfare 2 raid code and how to solve the Atomgrad number puzzle

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.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 6:36 AM
     The best io games in 2022

On the lookout for the best io games? You might not be aware of the genre: accessible browser-based games that range from offline to MMO experiences. The best io games conjure up images of sitting bored at school or work and looking for something to keep you occupied that'll make it past your network's filters. The term 'io games' actually refers to the '.io' domain, but that's not the only element that bonds these games. The genre blossomed from the popularity of Agar.io, and so most of these games emulate the gameplay of Agar and involve moving around, hoovering up smaller creatures than you.

No need to clear any room on your hard drive - the best io games can be played on anything from low-specced machines to the best gaming PCs. All the heavy lifting is done on the website to ensure you can play these games anywhere. From puzzle games to battle royale games, the best io games will keep you entertained for at least the next ten minutes, and might just eat up the rest of your day and compete with the best PC games for your attention - you've been warned.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 6:37 AM
     The best WoW addons for Dragonflight in 2022

The best WoW addons can make everyday activities like questing and trading much easier. World of Warcraft, Blizzard's critically acclaimed MMORPG, has a habit of hiding a lot of useful data it collects, and picking up a mod that offers a peek behind the curtain can be a literal gamechanger when going up against deadly bosses. Of course, the best WoW addons aren't just aimed at avid raiders. Some are more focused on utility, freshening up the multiplayer game's geriatric UI, while others help track material nodes for those all-important professions.

With so many options, it's tough to know which WoW addons are worth your time. We've dug deep and tracked down the best of the bunch for general, all-purpose use. Each addon will make your World of Warcraft experience far more pleasant, whether you're a raider, tradesman, or simply keen to level up fast.  For installing and tracking these addons, we recommend the CurseForge app for PC or MacOS. This handy app helps you manage all your WoW add-ons and tracks whether updates to them are available.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 6:50 AM
     High on Life review – a love letter to Rick and Morty fans

Let's get the important bit of this High on Life review out of the way first: you can eventually shut the guns up in the game's audio settings. Each weapon is keen on spouting as much nonsense as possible, and depending on your tolerance level for meaningless drivel from your firearm friends, you may want to stick a silencer on them.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 19, 2022 5:50 AM
     FIFA 23 and EA eerily predict World Cup final and Messi accolades

FIFA 23 and EA have accurately predicted the World Cup final results for the fourth tournament in a row, as the football game has been used to simulate all 64 matches at Qatar 2022, determining that not only will Argentina be crowned winners, but that PSG's Lionel Messi will earn the Golden Ball award – a bizarre example of videogames imitating life, and then life imitating videogames.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 19, 2022 8:20 AM
    

JRPGs can be grindy affairs at the best of times, but imagine playing through one while actually swinging about Cloud Strife's cumbersome giant blade. Custom controller maker Super Louis 64's done just that, crafting a Buster Sword that lets him play through Final Fantasy 7 Remake in true Cloud style. When he shared a clip of his antics on Twitter, Super Louis insisted the whole game is playable using the big knife. The honorary Soldier says he's hoping to have a full video of his time spent pretending to be Cloud up on his YouTube channel today.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 19, 2022 8:00 AM
    

On the nineteenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree a little fox with a can-do attitude. Sadly, he doesn't speak the same language as me.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 19, 2022 7:23 AM
    

Every weekend, indie devs show off current work on Twitter's #screenshotsaturday tag. And every Monday, I bring you a selection of these snaps and clips. Twitter is still alive, against all odds, so let's admire more indie games. This week, my eye was caught by a cute frogfishing scene, several handcrafted horrors, modular synths, and cryptid photography. Come see!

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 19, 2022 6:56 AM
    

Microsoft may be considering a lower-priced tier of their Game Pass service, with a few adjustments from the current standard options. A Spanish-language survey shared on ResetEra has allegedly shown the company asking current subscribers whether they'd be up for cheaper Game Pass for PC and console, if that reduction came with a delay for first-party games or running ads. It's worth taking this with a heavy pinch of salt though, as there's no confirmed source to the survey.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 19, 2022 6:54 AM
    

Sandy hoverbike-riding climb 'em up Sable's being given away for free on the Epic Games Store up until 4pm GMT on December 19th. That's today, if you've not checked your advent calendar yet. This one's got my attention because I'm a sucker for a fishing minigame, something Sable added in a free update just last month. It's also a relatively peaceful game to add to your pile ahead of the beckoning wintertide break, thanks to the complete lack of combat. John Lennon would be chuffed.

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Twinfinite Monday, December 19, 2022 9:00 AM
     Here are 10 reasons you need to watch the Owl House on Disney+ right now!

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     These are the games that kept us entertained throughout the year.

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     Take this quiz to find out which The Umbrella Academy character you're most like.

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     No shock value here.

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     Birbs rise up.

Siliconera Monday, December 19, 2022 9:30 AM
    

Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War Anime English Website Opens

The Japanese version of the Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War website has been open for a while, but now there's an English one as well. It doesn't feature all of the same sections and information. However, it still offers details on the show.

At the moment, there are only five sections available on the Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War English website. People can get an introduction to this part of the story. There's a Staff & Cast section going over people working on the show and listing voice actors. However, only the Japanese voice actors are mentioned there. It doesn't bring up the English dub cast. The Characters section features over 50 character profiles, organized based on a character's origins. The Music section talks about the opening theme song "Scar," by Tatsuya Kitani, and ending theme "Saihate," by SennaRin. Finally, the "movie" section features eight trailers and videos.

The Japanese version of the site offers a few more sections. There are areas for news, on-air details, key words, the Blu-ray and DVD, and a "Special" section with extra details.

As a reminder, Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War season one will end with a special showing. The last two episodes of the season will air on December 26, 2022. These are 12 and 13.

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is available to stream via Disney+ and Hulu.

The post Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War Anime English Website Opens appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 19, 2022 9:00 AM
    

Uta Santa One Piece

Singer Uta is the breakout star of One Piece Film Red, and she's going out for the holidays. The official One Piece movie website announced that the episode of One Piece scheduled to air on Christmas Day 2022 will have a bonus at its end. That bonus is a special "Uta Santa" animated short.

Uta plays a major role in One Piece Film Red, and is the adopted daughter of Red-Haired Shanks. Shanks played a pivotal role in the personal history of Straw Hats captain Luffy. Shanks gave up his left arm to protect Luffy at sea, gave Luffy his trademark straw hat, and inspired him to become a pirate himself. Shanks even sourced the Devil Fruit that gave Luffy his rubber powers (though he didn't intend to feed it to Luffy). In the film, Uta holds her first-ever live concert on the "Music Island" of Elegia.

The actual One Piece episode airing on December 25th is a recap of battles between the Straw Hats and Tobiroppo. The Tobiroppo are members of the Animal Kingdom Pirates, and stood in the Straw Hats' way during the Wano Country saga. The end card of the episode will contain the Uta Santa special.

Folks out and about for Christmas day will also be able to watch the special, which will air on massive public screens around Tokyo and Osaka. In Tokyo, six large screens at Shibuya's Scramble Crossing will show the sequence. Osaka's Dotonbori Tsutaya Ebisubashi Vision screen will host the piece.

On New Year's Eve 2023, singer Ado, who provide Uta's singing voice, will perform as Uta during the 73rd Kohaku Uta Gassen, NHK's famed yearly live music broadcast.

The post Uta Santa Leads a One Piece Christmas Special Anime appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 19, 2022 8:30 AM
    

Dragon Quest Treasures Pekora Usada, Yuji Horii Codes for Monsters Appear

Square Enix offered people a way to get Dragon Quest Treasures Pekora Usada and Yuji Horii inspired monsters in their game. There are now two codes people can enter in an in-game menu. Once they do, a special Killing Machine and King Slime will appear to recruit.

First, acquiring each character is fairly easy. In the Gang submenu, there is an option to enter a gift code. Once someone does that with the two newest codes, the monsters will appear with Miss Cecily at the recruitment and facility desk. You can then pay the fee and recruit them as you would any other monster in Dragon Quest Treasures. As a note, the codes are case-sensitive.

The Dragon Quest Treasures Pekora monster is a level 15 Killing Machine named Pekotte. It features a carrot-colored sword, rabbit ears, and themed accessories. Its Forte is Glide. You need to pay 112G to recruit it. When redeeming the code "PEK," you get access to the monster, 15 Bang Bomb pellets and 2 Chimaera Wings.
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Meanwhile, Yuji the King Slime in Dragon Quest Treasures is also a level 15 monster and is very obviously named for Yuji Horii. It wears a helmet with horns on it and features three blush lines on each cheek. It has the Launch Forte and bears a 106G recruit fee. In addition to the monster, entering the code "YUB" gets you 2 Chimaera Wings and 5 Better Buddy Bullets.

Dragon Quest Treasures is available for the Nintendo Switch.

The post Dragon Quest Treasures Pekora Usada, Yuji Horii Codes for Monsters Appear appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 19, 2022 8:00 AM
    

Dragon Ball The Breakers Characters

The Temporal Seam could be getting a bit more crowded. According to a report from tipster Ryokutya2089, survival game Dragon Ball The Breakers may soon receive new characters. Among the Dragon Ball The Breakers characters added will be Child Trunks, Son Goten, Son Gohan, and Videl.

The tip didn't specify how the new Dragon Ball The Breakers characters would be implemented in-game. However, given that Adult Trunks and Teen Gohan are already playable, it's likely they'll be in their child forms as playable Survivor characters.

The default Dragon Ball The Breakers Survivor characters are generic, player-customizable avatars without set abilities. However, players can unlock new Survivors with unique appearances and exclusive skills abilities. Oolong, for example, can turn into a rocket fly around briefly. Bulma has a custom motorcyle with a powerful jump and speed boost.  Oolong and Bulma were available at launch, and players who maxed out the game's "Dragon Pass" could unlock Farmer. Farmer can "Till" the ground and occasionally spawn useful items. The report also details the abilities of the new playable Survivors. Child Trunks has a passive that speeds up the cooldown and charge time of the Dragon Change meter. Goten can do a double-jump, and Gohan's default movement is faster. Videl's passive skill starts a match with a set amount of Zenny. Zenny can be used to buy weapons, Change Power, or other items from vending machines.

Dragon Ball The Breakers is available on PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Check out Siliconera's review.

The post New Dragon Ball The Breakers Characters May Include Trunks, Gohan appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 19, 2022 7:30 AM
    

Blue Exorcist

A brief teaser trailer aired during the Jump Festa 2023 event revealed that a new Blue Exorcist anime is in the works. Concrete details on what it'll be like or when it'll air are scarce. However, the key art showed off featured protagonists Rin and Yukio Okumura. The official website is also open now, but is similarly light on information.

Check out the teaser below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmV4O0y7zqk

The new Blue Exorcist anime trailer shows off in-progress animation frames of various characters. In particular, Izumo Kamiki is shown, dressed in her shrine maiden outfit. The key art is a sketch-style image of Rin and Yukio Okumura. Seen from behind, the brothers wear their familiar outfits, with Rin wielding his sword and Yukio a pistol. The blue flames that are characteristic of their powers make for a splash of color, and in particular erupt from Rin's tail, head, and blade.

The Blue Exorcist anime is based on the manga by Kazue Katoh. The anime series first debuted in 2011, then returned in 2017 to cover the Kyoto Saga story arc. The story follows Rin, a young man who discovers that he and Yukio (his twin brother) are the sons of Satan. Rin is the inheritor of Satan's powers. When Satan kills their adoptive father Shiro Fujimoto, Rin decides to become an Exorcist, a person trained to destroy the demons that walk amongst men by possessing human bodies. To do so, he enrolls in the True Cross Academy, a cram school that trains Exorcists, only to find that Yukio's already an Exorcist and his teacher.

The new Blue Exorcist anime series is in development, with no specified release window. The manga is published in English by Viz Media. A mobile game, Blue Exorcist: Damned Chord, was cancelled out of development in 2020, with a mobile MMORPG project slated to take its place. To date, no details on that particular game have emerged.

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Siliconera Monday, December 19, 2022 7:00 AM
    

Emet-Selch

Japanese video sharing site NicoNico held a popularity poll to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Final Fantasy series. The poll asked Japanese fans their favorite FF title, favorite music track from the series, and their favorite character. The results were topped by FFXIV, "To Zanarkand," and Emet-Selch.

The total sample size for the NicoNico Final Fantasy poll was about 11,169 votes. Almost all the top three spots in each category were held by entries from Final Fantasy XIV, Final Fantasy X, and Final Fantasy VII. For example, the top three most-popular characters were Emet-Selch, Wakka, and Cloud Strife. Emet-Selch is one of the Ascians, a group of major antagonists from throughout FFXIV's main story. He was also the central villain of the Shadowbringers expansion. He is voiced in Japanese by Hiroki Takahashi (Keith Kepler in Spy x Family, Ryu in Street Fighter V) and in English by René Zagger.

The only exception to the trend was Final Fantasy V, which broke into the top three in the "Favorite Music Track" category. The top three songs were FFX's main theme, "To Zanarkand", FFV's "Battle on the Big Bridge," and FFXIV's "A Long Fall" (also known as "The Twinning").

Check out the ranking of entries from the character and game categories in the NicoNico Final Fantasy series poll below. The full list of music tracks is available at this link.

Favorite Main Final Fantasy Title

  1. Final Fantasy XIV
  2. Final Fantasy VII
  3. Final Fantasy X
  4. Final Fantasy VI
  5. Final Fantasy IX
  6. Final Fantasy V
  7. Final Fantasy VIII
  8. Final Fantasy XI
  9. Final Fantasy XV
  10. Final Fantasy III
  11. Final Fantasy XIII
  12. Final Fantasy XII
  13. Final Fantasy II
  14. Final Fantasy

Favorite Final Fantasy Character

  1. Emet-Selch (FFXIV)
  2. Wakka (FFX)
  3. Cloud Strife (FFVII)
  4. Tifa Lockhart (FFVII)
  5. Zidane Tribal (FFIX)
  6. Aerith Gainsborough (FFVII)
  7. G'raha Tia (FFXIV)
  8. Vivi Ornitier (FFIX)
  9. Tidus (FFX)
  10. Haurchefant Greystone (FFXIV)
  11. Squall Leonhart (FFVIII)
  12. Terra Branford (FFVI)
  13. Yuna (FFX)
  14. Lightning Farron (FFXIII)
  15. Bartz Klauser (FFV)
  16. Noctis Lucis Caelum (FFXV)
  17. Celes Chere (FFVI)
  18. Zack Fair (FFVII)
  19. Locke Cole
  20. Sephiroth (FFVII)
  21. Kain Highwind (FFIV)
  22. Auron (FFX)
  23. Faris Scherwiz (FFV)
  24. Rydia (FFIV)
  25. Cecil Harvey (FFIV)
  26. Edgar Roni Figaro (FFVI)
  27. Shantotto (FFXI)
  28. Venat (FFXIV)
  29. Gilgamesh (FFV)
  30. Yuffie Kisaragi (FFVII)

Favorite Final Fantasy Music Track

  1. To Zanarkand (FFX)
  2. Battle on the Big Bridge (FFV)
  3. A Long Fall (FFXIV)
  4. Searching for Friends (FFVI)
  5. Suteki Da Ne (FFX)
  6. Blinded By Light (FFXIII)
  7. Triumph (FFXIV)
  8. Who Brings Shadow (FFXIV)
  9. Eternal Wind (FFIII)
  10. Aerith's Theme (FFVII)

The Final Fantasy games are available on various platforms. The first six games in the series will arrive on PS4 and Switch via the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster line. FFXIV is available on the PS4, PS5, and PC.

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Siliconera Monday, December 19, 2022 6:00 AM
    

Buster Sword Proficiency Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion

In Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, Zack Fair will, for the most of the game, be using the iconic Buster Sword. This weapon remained one of Final Fantasy's most memorable weapon designs, and has been associated with this character for decades. It's only fitting that Zack will be wielding it as players experience the prequel to the Final Fantasy VII extended universe. However, while you won't be swapping weapons on the fly like your Materia, you can level up your Buster Sword proficiency in Crisis Core FFVII Reunion in a couple of ways.

Leveling up Zack's proficiency with the Buster Sword also grants extra abilities and passives for Zack's battle stance, which you unlock in Chapter 6 of Crisis Core FFVII Reunion. Again, just like when you're able to fuse Materia, the game will absolutely let you know once you have these new abilities and stance unlocked.

But in order to level up Zack's proficiencies with this massive blade, you'll need to do a couple of things. First of all, you will need to be in Battle Stance to gain Buster Sword proficiency through the following methods:

  • Defeating enemies with strong attacks
  • Blocking enemy attacks
  • Using Command Materia

Upon leveling up your proficiency the following skills and passives will be unlocked:

  • Buster Guard and Strong Attack (Skill) DEFAULT - Zack can now use powerful Strong Attacks and Guard enemy strikes with the Buster Sword, with 80% of damage negated from guarding in Battle Stance.
  • Necromose (Passive) DEFAULT - Zack will now regain MP and AP when defeating enemies.
  • Damage Limit Break (Passive) 23% - Any Command Materia or attacks are capable of breaking the 9,999 damage cap. Zack does not need to be wearing accessories to break the damage cap once this passive is unlocked.
  • Barrier Piercing (Passive) 47% - Any Command Materia or attack will now automatically break through an enemy's barrier.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is available for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. You can read our review here.

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