Kotaku Friday, December 23, 2022 11:35 AM  Ah, the holidays. In these modern times they're synonymous with over-indulging on alcohol to drown out GamGam's spicy takes on President Biden and vaccines, but back in the day they were all fuzzy pajamas and shiny wrapping paper. |
Kotaku Friday, December 23, 2022 10:00 AM  The school has closed, the gym classes are over, swimming's done for the year. Everyone else calls it a holiday—for you, it's full-time parenting. But there is hope! Hope in the loving arms of video games. Yes, as child-raising experts, we here at Kotaku are here to say that the best thing to do is just sit them down… |
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PCGamesN Friday, December 23, 2022 11:46 AM  There's a lot that goes into making the best Vampire Survivors build. In every run in the roguelike game, you defeat hordes of enemies, amassing new weapons and items to help you survive until the end. You can upgrade your items or take new ones at regular intervals, which helps you bolster your build each time you level up. However, in the heat of the moment, it can be hard to know which items give you the best buffs and which combos you should stack together. When making the best Vampire Survivors build, you need to make two key decisions: which of the best Vampire Survivor characters to play as and which powerful Vampire Survivors weapon evolutions you want to aim for as you're collecting items. Continue reading The best Vampire Survivors build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best survival games on PC in 2022, Vampire Survivors weapon evolution guide, The best Vampire Survivors build |
PCGamesN Friday, December 23, 2022 11:35 AM  Dead by Daylight, the asymmetrical multiplayer horror game that puts DBD killers up against petrified survivors, in maps from Resident Evil, Silent Hill, and other classic spookfests, is up for a grabs at a massive discount right now on both Steam and the Epic Games Store, with reductions also offered on various Dead by Daylight DLC. Continue reading Dead by Daylight dirt cheap on Steam and Epic Games Store right now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, Hooked on You: A DBD Dating Sim gameplay review |
PCGamesN Friday, December 23, 2022 11:32 AM  Want to know who the best Vampire Survivors characters are? You only have the whip-wielding vampire hunter Antonio available when you first start this roguelike game, but by fulfilling specific requirements, you can unlock get more characters, weapons, and items to use in every run Some Vampire Survivors characters are better than others, depending on their starting equipment or permanent bonuses; the likelihood of finishing a run is more of a certainty with the right build, especially if you use Vampire Survivor weapon evolutions to combine items to achieve their more powerful form. Continue reading The best Vampire Survivors characters MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best survival games on PC in 2022, Vampire Survivors weapon evolution guide, The best Vampire Survivors build |
PCGamesN Friday, December 23, 2022 11:09 AM  Want a list of all of the Vampire Survivors cheats? It seems like a cruel joke for the roguelike game to add cheat codes this late in development, but here we are. One of the later patches gave would-be vampire hunters a chance to enter some codes for powerful abilities. You can click on the Yellow Sign entry seven times to unlock this secret menu, but it will disappear not long afterwards. To permanently unlock the Vampire Survivors cheats, you need to find the Forbidden Scrolls of Morbane, which you can obtain by slaying the Bone Orb in the Bone Zone. Once you pick this up, a new secrets menu will appear on the main menu in the roguelike game. Not only can you enter cheats here, but you can also see the conditions for unlocking the hidden Vampire Survivors unlockable characters. Of course, you can just enter codes to unlock them; we have the full list below. Continue reading Vampire Survivors cheats MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best survival games on PC in 2022, Vampire Survivors weapon evolution guide, The best Vampire Survivors build |
PCGamesN Friday, December 23, 2022 11:01 AM  Want to know what all the Vampire Survivors weapon evolutions are? This roguelite indie game is still rapidly gaining popularity as players discover the sheer joy of walking around a forest or library, slaying an ever-growing encroaching horde of monsters that just want to be very close to you. It's a relatively simple, yet immensely popular indie game. In fact, it's one of the best PC games of 2022. Mastering it and unlocking Vampire Survivors characters can get tricky if you don't spec into the correct build from the start. To evolve an item in Vampire Survivors, you must first level up a weapon to its maximum level, collect its linked item when it appears on the level-up screen, then kill an elite monster and open the chest it leaves behind. Unfortunately, you only have a few slots for weapons and items, so you must choose carefully. Continue reading Vampire Survivors weapon evolution guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best survival games on PC in 2022, Vampire Survivors weapon evolution guide, The best Vampire Survivors build |
PCGamesN Friday, December 23, 2022 11:22 AM  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. Continue reading Epic Games Store giving away daily free games – here's what they are MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Friday, December 23, 2022 10:55 AM  Genshin Impact's Ley Line Overflow event is returning in the anime game's version 3.3 update to provide double rewards when players use Original Resin. HoYoverse tends to drop this Genshin Impact event whenever highly-anticipated character banners go live. This time, the event period will last from January 9 to January 16 - the same period of time that players are likely to be farming materials for Raiden Shogun and Kamisato Ayato. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Friday, December 23, 2022 10:52 AM  Want to know how to unlock secret characters in Vampire Survivors? When you start your first run, you only have a handful of characters and a few weapons available. However, on each playthrough, more items, weapons, and characters unlock for you to use in future attempts. Later, you can also find Arcana to give your weapons unique bonuses to annihilate your foes. 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. 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. Continue reading How to unlock secret characters in Vampire Survivors MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best survival games on PC in 2022, Vampire Survivors weapon evolution guide, The best Vampire Survivors build |
PCGamesN Friday, December 23, 2022 10:45 AM  The best horror games might change over time, especially with the recent, spooky renaissance heralded by The Callisto Protocol, Dead Space Remake, and impending return of both Silent Hill 2 and Resident Evil 4. But there are some scary games that never go away, stone-cold classics such as Amnesia The Dark Descent and Soma that belong in the absolute horror game pantheon. Setting the benchmark for modern horror, these games and more are all now practically free on Steam, as Valve unleashes its latest sale just in time for Christmas. Continue reading Some of the best horror games ever are practically free on Steam |
PCGamesN Friday, December 23, 2022 9:25 AM  There are rather a lot of Disney Dreamlight Valley characters that you can add to your village, and that roster is set to expand as the life game's fairy-tale story continues to evolve. Eagle-eyed fans have noticed that three more familiar faces may be dropping soon, though. Continue reading Disney Dreamlight Valley character roster may be increasing soon MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Disney games, What's the next Dreamlight Valley update?, Disney Dreamlight Valley guide |
PCGamesN Friday, December 23, 2022 9:45 AM  We now have a FFXIV 6.3 release date and a whole lot more detail on what to expect in the next expansion for the critically acclaimed MMORPG, courtesy of Final Fantasy 14 Producer Live Letter 75. As always, game director Naoki Yoshida is joined by community producer Toshio Murouchi for the mutli-hour livestream that gives us a more detailed look at the likes of the new Alliance Raid, the fifth Ultimate Duty, and the next Deep Dungeon. Continue reading FFXIV 6.3 release date and everything shown in Live Letter 75 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs on PC, FFXIV Reaper job guide, FFXIV Sage job guide |
PCGamesN Friday, December 23, 2022 7:39 AM  New AMD RDNA 4 powered graphics cards will be upon us sooner than you think, as team red is already hard at work on their next architecture. To help separate the red herrings from the credible rumours, here's everything we know so far about the next generation of Radeon GPUs. Continue reading AMD RDNA 4 – release date, price, specs, and benchmark rumours MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7000 CPUs - everything we know, RDNA 3 GPUs - everything we know, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Friday, December 23, 2022 7:11 AM  High on Life, the comedy FPS game with heavy shades of Rick and Morty, is experiencing a bug that is trapping Steam players inside the shooter's version of Applebee's. Continue reading High on Life is trapping Steam players inside Applebee's 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 Friday, December 23, 2022 6:46 AM  The Crucial P3 1TB SSD offers great value from a price to performance perspective, giving you the convenience of an M.2 form factor while also packing NVMe PCIe 3.0 speeds. Having lots of speedy storage is more important than ever, especially after getting a bunch of new games for Christmas, and this drive is at its lowest price ever on Amazon right now. Continue reading Crucial P3 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD is at its lowest price ever on Amazon MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Crucial MX500 review, Best SSDs for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, December 23, 2022 6:28 AM  Want to play the best Christmas games this holiday season? As far-too-short Christmas playlists have taught us, not only is it Chriiiiiiiiiiiiissssstmaaaaassssss, but it is the most wonderful time of the year, mainly as we take a break, spend time with the family, open presents, eat copious amounts of food, and dedicate time to tackle one game in our backlogs. There's a whole bunch of Christmas games out there if you know where to look. From big open-world games you can play through from morning to night, short narrative-driven games to fill the spaces between mince pie feasting, or multiplayer games to play with the family, whether that be online or together on the couch. Continue reading The best Christmas games on PC in 2022 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Skyrim mods, Play Skyrim, Games like Skyrim |
PCGamesN Friday, December 23, 2022 9:56 AM  Microsoft has issued a statement to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding its proposed acquisition of Overwatch, World of Warcraft, and Call of Duty owner Activision Blizzard, in which the company outlines how three future Bethesda games, potentially RPG game Starfield, vampire shooter Redfall, and Skyrim sequel The Elder Scrolls 6, will be exclusive to PC and Xbox. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield ship design, Starfield Game Pass |
PCGamesN Friday, December 23, 2022 5:53 AM  The December 22 Dota 2 patch is relatively slim on the ground, simply fixing some bugs in the MOBA. Fans, however, have noticed that there's a mistake with the new Silencer set that has overshadowed the update. Continue reading Dota 2 patch fixes a slew of bugs, but adds one more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dota 2 heroes, Dota 2 custom games, Which MOBA is best? |
PCGamesN Friday, December 23, 2022 5:22 AM  23/12/2022 - Despite fan concerns, a new Dota 2 collector's cache has been released, and is on sale until January 12, 2023. Original story continues below. The Dota 2 collector's cache grants players a swathe of Treasures that contain exclusive, non-tradable cosmetic items, but this year it looks like avid fans of the MOBA are only getting one cache from Valve instead of the usual two. Continue reading Dota 2 collector's cache II finally unveiled after concerns MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dota 2 heroes, Dota 2 custom games, Which MOBA is best? |
PCGamesN Friday, December 23, 2022 9:14 AM  Destiny 2 Revision Zero holders are using an exploit to bypass a time-gating feature that should prevent them from shooting all 50 of the game's newly-introduced security drones. The exploit allows them to earn an exotic Sparrow seemingly in advance of the developers' intention, as the game appears to limit player access to some in-game areas where they can find these drones. The Destiny 2 Revision Zero exotic quest dropped this week for all Destiny 2 season 19 pass holders. The new pulse rifle features shield-piercing rounds, which are meant to break the shields of the game's powerful barrier champions. However, upon earning the weapon from the exotic quest, players quickly realised they could use the gun to shoot security drones that have recently appeared around the map. Continue reading Destiny 2 Revision Zero holders unlock Sparrow with exploit MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Friday, December 23, 2022 9:17 AM  When is Hogwarts Legacy release date? Revealed during a Sony PlayStation Showcase event in September 2020, Hogwarts Legacy is a prequel to the Harry Potter series of books and films. Developed by Warner Bros. Games, Avalanche, and Portkey Games as a collaborative effort, Hogwarts Legacy is set in the late 1800s, and lets budding witches and wizards fulfil the usual classroom duties as a student, all while exploring the campus and its surrounding areas in this open-world game, along with many of Hogwarts' lively patrons. The Hogwarts Legacy release date has been pushed back a few times, most recently on December 13, but the latest delay doesn't affect PC. Read on for all the details on the Hogwarts Legacy release date, and what you can expect from the next RPG game in the Harry Potter universe, including Hogwarts Legacy trailers, news, gameplay, and more. Continue reading Hogwarts Legacy release date, trailers, gameplay, and news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy release date, Upcoming PC Games, Best PC RPGs |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 23, 2022 12:00 PM  The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is a playable teaser released to promote Life Is Strange 2, the first episode of which followed on three months after this surprise p.t. dropped during E3 2018. Not to be confused with Silent Hills P.T. (it's like… the exact opposite of that), Captain Spirit is free to play, takes two to three hours to complete, and manages to perfectly encapsulate the Life Is Strange experience without giving anything away about the main (read: paid-for) games in the series. It also features possibly my favourite LIS protagonist in adorable wannabe superhero Chris, which is quite a high bar to clear, considering how much time I spend banging on about what great characters Chloe and Sean are. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 23, 2022 11:07 AM  Legendarily complicated (and just generally legendary) colony sim Dwarf Fortress launched on Steam a few weeks ago, bringing sprite graphics, more players and millions of dollars for developers Bay 12 games. Brothers Tarn and Zach Adams have spent the past 16 years relying on donations, so actually selling their game has now allowed to expand their team and hire someone from their community to help with the programming. They say "Putnam" will be the first non-Adam to ever see the code behind the curtain. Cue the Indiana Jones face-melting gif.
An update yesterday also added Steam trading cards, as well as giving you the option to flick between classic and premium graphics.
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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 23, 2022 10:35 AM  I find myself alone. I am the only person left in the treehouse right now. I think it's the first time this has happened. It is interesting to consider that I could try to wipe the website, delete loads of articles, do something to burn down my job. I don't particularly want to, but the coiled potential to do it exists, because I am unsupervised. There is no other member of staff between me and all of you. The great filter is removed. Any typos are on purpose. How you doin'? This gives me a great opportunity, because I get to have, in a sense, the final word on RPS this year. There are a lot of posts coming up (if we include the Advent Calendar posts that have already gone, we have 50-ish bits of hashtag seasonal hashtag content this year, which I think is the most I've had to schedule for a Christmas break yet), but almost everything after this point is a scheduled post, made of time travel words written days or weeks ago. I'm live and uncensored, baby. I'm going to fire up Among Trees. Let's go and be alone together. But don't worry, I take my responisbility seriously, so I'll make sure the final word is a joke. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 23, 2022 10:30 AM  It's a well known fact that there are "Too Many Games"(TM) these days. I have not done the maths, but I've seen enough graphs, tweets and analysis from people who have crunched the numbers to know there are more games coming out on Steam every day than a site like RPS could ever possibly hope to cover a single month, let alone every week. But gosh darn it if we don't try our hardest all the same. Inevitably, though, time does get the better of us sometimes (or, in my case at least, maybe my eyes are just too big for my gaming stomach), and certain games end up slipping further and further down our to-do lists until they eventually fall away entirely. Not through any fault of their own, mind. Just... time. But as a final parting shoutout for 2022, I wanted to memorialise all the games that fell of my personal to-do list this year and say, "I'M SORRY, I DIDN'T MEAN IT, I PROMISE!" (For real, though, I still want to talk about all of these at some point. Maybe January...? Please don't hate me) |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 23, 2022 10:30 AM  Serious racing games are not, as a rule, my thing. If the goal is to repeat a course 20 times to trim 0.2 seconds off a number, and not to cackle like a petty chaos gremlin as you slam someone off the track at a tight corner, I am probably not going to enjoy myself much. Rush Rally 3 isn't all that serious, but it's still on the wrong side of the tracks for me, I thought, before accidentally playing it for 3 hours. This is an excellent bundle of rally trials, challenges, and simple circuit racing with a cheerfully mid-2000s feel. I might prefer the messy nonsense of Trail Out, but if you value actual driving skill more highly, this is well worth your time. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 23, 2022 9:00 AM  Last week I spoke to Larian's founder and director Swen Vincke about the latest big update to Baldur's Gate 3, and the road to 1.0 release. But also it was December the 16th, so I saw fit to waste his time asking a bunch of fun seasonal questions that blended the love and goodwill of Baldur's Gate 3, with the companion-wrangling and clutch strategy of Christmas. D'you see what I did there? My questions are in bold, and Vincke's answers are undeneath - and they are both amusing and instructive. I for one hope that Wyll's romcom visit home becomes a future winter DLC. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 23, 2022 8:00 AM  Behind today's RPS Advent Calendar door is a game that was only just beaten into second place. Luckily, after said beating it can just pop back to life at the last Site Of Grace it visited and then dive back into the fray again. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 23, 2022 6:07 AM  Can you hear that gentle rapping, tapping at your chamber door? 'Tis some visitor tapping at your chamber door - only this, and nothing more! No it isn't. It's the Nate Files bonus podcast, funded by our supporters supporters, and we have an egg for you. Quoth the egg "Yolk!" |
Twinfinite Friday, December 23, 2022 12:00 PM What do a vengeful Viking, a thirty year old sequel, and a bagel blackhole have in common? They make up the best movies of 2022. |
Siliconera Friday, December 23, 2022 12:00 PM
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are games that, while following the series formula, can feel different, and as you go through the motions of beating the Elite Four in the Victory Road path, that really stands out. The structure of these final fights and how the game leads up to it makes it feel like more of a test than in past games. You're constantly being exposed to these people and, once you reach the point at which you can fight them, that last challenge feels like a more formal and professional endeavor than before. Editor's Note: There will be spoilers for the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Elite Four below.Like I mentioned, the fact that we do keep seeing every Elite Four member as we begin beating the Pokemon League gyms during the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Victory Road storyline makes it seem like there is more professional oversight in Paldea. Rika, Poppy, Hassel, and Geeta keep making themselves known. They'll pop up when you're at gyms, introducing themselves and watching your progress. Geeta especially is very involved, practically lurking about as you progress through the system.
Larry especially ends up being quite a surprise. After all, we see him both as the Medali normal-type gym leader and as an Elite Four member. Which is interesting, as it hints at the structure of the Pokemon League and as his stature within the system. While he comes across as overworked, it also shows how much of a "job" being a member of this system can be. It again suggests more structure and professionalism to it all. The dismissal of the actual Victory Road in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is another choice I appreciate. This can be a heavy game. By the time someone reaches the Elite Four, they might have moonlighted a bit, taking on other quests along the way. There could have been a sense of fatigue at an additional gauntlet, especially since that sort of dungeon format isn't present in any other area of the game. So getting to get the go-ahead and head to the headquarters again lends a sense of formality. You proved you deserve to reach the Elite Four by beating all of the gyms that came before it. Rika conducting an interview before facing the Elite Four in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is another moment that again shows that this challenge is serious business in Paldea. Especially since the interview is a test of its own. It isn't too difficult, granted. As long as you keep track of what you said and remember your time spent with the game and stick with your decisions, passing is simple. Noting what you intend to do if and when you become champion, which gym you found most difficult, the name of that challenging gym's leader, and its Pokemon type, is all you really need to do, as those questions involve follow ups during Rika's interview. But even so, the fact that you do need to put some thought in and pay attention shows the gravity of the situation in a good way.
Finally, when facing both the Elite Four and Geeta herself, the ambiance surrounding the matches are important. After each fight, the previous member stays and watches the next. After taking down Rika and the ground-type team, Poppy comes out with the steel Pokemon. Rika watches the fight. When Poppy is beaten, she joins Rika and both watch the player defeat Larry and his flying-type team. Larry, in turn, joins the other two when Hassel comes out with the dragons. After beating all four Elite Four members in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you get to hear all of their commentary before moving onto the match against Geeta and her Espathra, Avalugg, Kingambit, Veluza, Gogoat, and Glimmora. Then, when you fight Geeta, it is at the very top, in a very official capacity. The only part of it all that isn't a professional encounter is the last match against Nemona that caps it all off. When you face her after Geeta, it's in Mesagoza in the city center. But then, that's more of an appropriate bookend to your initial encounters and experiences with her. Especially since you're going from fights against her when she'd only use, say, a Paldean starter, Pawmi, and Rockruff to now sending out a Lycanroc, Orthworm, Goodra, Pawmot, Dudunsparce, and fully evolved starter. You already did "prove" yourself before that last meeting with Nemona. So the formalities are done. This is more like a last match between two friends who are on the same skill level. It all comes across as thought you applied to be acknowledged by the Pokemon League in Paldea. You proved yourself fit to be a champion through your actions. So once you start approaching the Elite Four in earnest in the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Victory Road path, it respects your endeavors and treats the whole affair in a formal, respectful way. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available for the Nintendo Switch. The post Beating the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Elite Four Feels More Formal appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 23, 2022 11:30 AM
The 6.3 update is on the way for Honkai Impact 3rd, and it will bring with it the Bronya Zaychik Herrscher of Truth Battlesuit S-Rank battlesuit. HoYoVerse shared an initial teaser trailer going over the new playable character. In addition, it also kicked off celebrations of the end of 2022 with a second new video. This other one is a teaser for a new Honkai Impact 3rd Golden Courtyard: New Year Wishes in Winter animation. After that, the video focuses on the new design. It points out this is an S-Rank, IMG-type battlesuit. The details go over her new equipment and weapons. She wields a lance now. Project Bunny appears as a more lightweight drone to assist her. The frame is also driven by her energy particles. She also has access to guns and lasers. Here is the "The Name of the World: Bronya Herrscher of Truth Character Preview." If you select clodes captions, English subtitles will appear. The last Honkai Impact 3rd update was 6.2. It appeared back on December 8, 2022. It added the Ai Hyperion Λ battlesuit, which made Ai-chain into a playable character. Finally, here's "Golden Courtyard: New Year Wishes in Winter" teaser. An English translation is available if you turn on closed captions. It shows major and minor characters from the game celebrating the holidays. There's no exact release date for the full short yet, beyond "soon." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvTrAeiqmag&ab_channel=HonkaiImpact3rd Honkai Impact 3rd is available for the PC and mobile devices. The 6.3 update is in development. When it launches in 2023, it will add the Bronya Herrscher of Truth Battlesuit to Honkai Impact 3rd. The post Honkai Impact 3rd Bronya Herrscher of Truth Battlesuit, New Year Animation Announced appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 23, 2022 11:00 AM
Userjoy Japan announced that a mobile game for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel - Northern War. It will come out in 2023. The game will use the same setting as the anime, and it will be an RPG. [Thanks, Gamer!] There is not much information on the Trails of Cold Steel - Northern War mobile title. It will have an original story and new characters. As well, it will use the ARCUS II Orbment system from the game. You will be able to play through the familiar world of Erebonia, as well as engage in a battle system that's similar to the The Legend of Heroes game. This implies that it will have turn-based combat. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel - Northern War is an anime adaptation of the Trails of Cold Steel saga. It will take place between the second and third games rather than being a direct anime version of the game. The game will also take place within this timeframe. Like the game, the show will come out in 2023. The The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel - Northern War smartphone game is in development and will come out some time in 2023. It is unknown if the game will appear outside of Japan. The post Trails of Cold Steel – Northern War Mobile Game Announced appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 23, 2022 10:30 AM
An anime Blu-Ray box of the Hunter Exam Arc and the Zoldyck Family Arc of Hunter x Hunter 2011 will be available on March 22, 2023. These arcs are the first two in the series, and cover episodes 1 through 26. Other than the Blu-Ray discs, the box will come with extras like a radio CD. [Thanks, Dengeki Online!] Technically speaking, there will only be 25 episodes in the Blu-Ray box. This is because episode 13 was a recap episode. For exclusive goodies with the Hunter x Hunter Blu-Ray box, there will be the "Han Megumi and Ise Mariya's Hunter x Hunter Hunter Studio Returns" CD. This was the radio show that aired during the show's original run. There will also be a 20-page booklet. Finally, everything will come in a box that has art from the character designer Takahiro Yoshimatsu. Han and Ise, who voice Gon and Killua, respectively, also left comments about what they remember from the initial Hunter x Hunter anime voice-acting sessions. Both of them stated that they felt like it was a dream come true to voice for Hunter x Hunter, and that they did their best to stay grounded and focused in the studio. For Han in particular, as Gon was one of her very first television series roles, she said that she started her voice acting journey from an environment she is thankful of. The Hunter x Hunter Hunter Exam Arc and Zoldyck Family Arc Blu-Ray box will be available on March 22, 2023. It will cost 33,000 JPY, or $249.30. The Hunter x Hunter manga briefly returned on October 2022 but it is on hiatus again. The post Hunter x Hunter Blu-Ray Box Will Cost Almost $250 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 23, 2022 10:00 AM
The Rabbit and Bear Studios team shares details about what's happening with Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes regularly, and the last update for 2022 arrived on Steam. This mainly involves wrap ups and well wishes from Director, Producer, and Writer Yoshitaka Murayama, Designer Junko Kawano, Art Director and Producer Junichi Murakami, and Director Osamu Komuta. However, it also confirmed the team is now contacting Kickstarter premium backers to add their custom content to Eiyuden Chronicle. At certain tiers of the Eiyuden Chronicle Kickstarter, premium backers could end up getting a mention or element in the game as part of their rewards. For example, the ¥115,000 The last Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes update in November 2022 discussed Clarke, the theater, and the hot springs. The hot springs characters will have distinct sprites. Also, the theater in this game will be run by Clarke, and the different shows will actually be voiced. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes will appear on the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2023. The post Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Update Says Premium Backers Being Contacted appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 23, 2022 9:30 AM
The December 22 installment in Mappa's series of character-focused anime promos puts Chainsaw Man squaddie Kobeni Higashiyama in the spotlight. Previous videos highlighted Aki Hayakawa and Himeno. The promos are being released to lead up to the season's final episode, set to air on December 27, 2022. Note that the scenes highlighted may be considered spoilers for Kobeni in Chainsaw Man.A petite and timid young woman, Kobeni seems an ill fit for a dangerous job like being a Devil Hunter. As it turns out, Kobeni has fearsome combat skills, and in the heat of the moment is able to display superhuman strength and agility. She is also contracted to an as yet unrevealed Devil, though she displays no outwardly apparent sign of the bond. Unfortunately for her clear physical prowess, Kobeni's mental strength is at best wanting. She's timid, easily panicked, and prone to hysterical fear and paranoia. Her personal life is wracked by misfortune, as well. In fact, the reason she even chose to join Public Safety as a Devil Hunter in the first place was that it was either to do that, or take up sex work. Kobeni's personal hangups have made her both famous and famously unpopular. In the Chainsaw Man manga's first popularity poll, Kobeni ranked 8th overall. However, her car, which she uses to shuttle around a family she hates, ranked 7th. Check out the Chainsaw Man Kobeni video below: Chainsaw Man airs on various streaming services. The last episode of the season airs on December 27, 2022. The manga is published in English by Viz Media. The post Chainsaw Man Kobeni Promo Plays up the Desperation appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 23, 2022 9:00 AM
Though Hunter x Hunter briefly resumed serialization in October 2022, it seems that Togashi will need to take a hiatus once again. According to a note in the latest issue of Weekly Shonen Jump, this will be a temporary hiatus. But there is no news as to when fans can expect the manga to return. [Thanks, TheHxHSource!] Hunter x Hunter, when it returns, will no longer be a weekly serialization. This is due to Togashi's health complications, which were a major part of why Hunter x Hunter suffered a schedule slip in the first place. Togashi is still working on new chapters, and the Weekly Shonen Jump editorial department will announce the publication dates and methods in the future. This will go into effect for Chapter 401 and beyond. As some people may know, being a mangaka is a very demanding job. When Togashi worked on Yu Yu Hakusho, the stress and heavy work load was taking a toll on his health, which is part of the reason why the series had such an abrupt ending. In July 2022, Togashi stated that he has to draw while laying down due to back and hip problems preventing him from sitting in a chair. Weekly Shonen Jump will announce when the Hunter x Hunter hiatus ends. Viz has licensed the manga, and the 2011 version of the anime is available on streaming services such as Crunchyroll and Netflix. The post Hunter x Hunter Manga Goes on Hiatus Again appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 23, 2022 8:35 AM
The next FFXIV Deep Dungeon will be Eureka Orthos, and more details about the 6.3 addition came up during the Letter from the Producer Live LXXV. (It originally was introduced in LXXIV.) Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida showed off gameplay from the new randomized dungeon. He also explained what someone will need to access it. This means another reason to meet up with Koh Rabntah. The FFXIV Deep Dungeon Eureka Orthos requires someone to be at level 81 to get into it. You also need to have beaten "Endwalker" and reached floor 50 of Palace of the Dead. That's the other deep dungeon that debuted in 3.35. Between one and four people can go into this one. You also aren't forced to take on certain roles. The latest round of details also went over the basics of unlocking the Eureka Orthos Deep Dungeon in FFXIV once you meet those requirements. Someone needs to meet Koh Rabntah in Mor Dhona. Talking to the Sons of Saint Coinach researcher makes it possible to explore the new area. However, Yoshida noted that her past quests "But I Hardly Noah" and "The Gift of the Archmagus" will be removed. That storyline involved Koh's unique connection to the Allagan archmagus. Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC, and 6.3 will arrive on January 10, 2023. The post FFXIV Deep Dungeon Eureka Orthos Will Involve Koh Rabntah appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 23, 2022 8:00 AM
Square Enix announced the dates for Heavensturn in FFXIV, the annual New Year's event, and it begins in 2022 and carries on into 2023. Everything will kick off on December 31, 2022. Then, people will be able to "celebrate" until January 16, 2023. As usual, there will be new items to claim for people's efforts. In order to take part in Heavensturn when the FFXIV New Year's 2023 event begins, you'll need to head to X:11.5, Y:13.9 in Limsa Lominsa's Upper Decks. There, you'll find Usagi Bugyo waiting for you. If you are at level 15, you can check in to get a Box of Fortune. This means a chance to get five special items. One is a furnishing. That's the Heavensturn Crane Banner. There will also be an outfit to put together. You can combine the Heavensturn Domaru, Haidate, Kote, and Sune-ate for a new look. Here's a closer look at the clothing and scroll. Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. The FFXIV Heavensturn event will begin December 31, 2022 and run until January 16, 2023. The post FFXIV Heavensturn New Year's Event 2023 Begins as 2022 Ends appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 23, 2022 7:35 AM
During the FFXIV Letter from the Producer Live LXXV broadcast on December 23, 2022, Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida and Community Manager Toshio Murouchi previewed the planned Final Fantasy XIV Paladin rework. The changes revealed a few significant adjustments to the job, as well as the team's aims. According to the team, the goal for the adjustments for planned job reworks (Paladin included) is to improve the usability of certain actions. For Paladin, this means shortening the job's "rotation" (i.e. the sequence of skills and abilities executed in a given situation for maximum efficiency and effectiveness). The team is adjusting the rotation to improve a Paladin's ability to deal "burst damage" (high amounts of damage in a short time frame). Similarly, the team wants to reduce the Paladin's reliance on damage-over-time (DoT) effects. Improving the usability of the Paladin's defensive abilities is also a key objective of the Final Fantasy XIV Paladin rework. To that end, the team will implement a variety of adjustments to the job. Overall the action rotation will be shorter, and accommodate more high-powered actions. The DoT component for the Goring Blade and Blade of Valor abilities has been removed, with the abilities' potency (damage) increased. A new effect called Divine Might applies after weaponskill combos, which allows an enhanced "Holy Spirit" spell to be cast instantly. This suggests that use of magic spells may be more directly woven into physical damage combos. The current Paladin damage rotation tends to emphasize transitioning back and forth between a "weapon phase" and a "spell phase" dominated by using weaponskills and spells, respectively. Defensive abilities are also part of the Final Fantasy XIV Paladin rework. The Holy Sheltron ability has been changed from a damage-blocking effect into a damage reduction effect, improving its usefulness against enemy DoTs. The team is also revamping and bringing back the "Bulwark" ability (which was removed previously). The original version of Bulwark increased the blocking rate of the Paladin by 60%, negating more damage from things like auto-attacks. Other abilities and combos will also receive adjustment, with an eye to their utility. The Final Fantasy XIV Paladin rework will apply during the 6.3 patch period. Patch 6.3 debuts on January 10, 2023. The game is available for PS4, PS5, and PC. The post Final Fantasy XIV Paladin Rework Previewed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 23, 2022 7:25 AM
Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida confirmed more Tataru's Grand Endeavor, Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures, and Tales of Newfound Adventure quests will appear in FFXIV 6.3. The new Tataru's Grand Endeavor and Tales of Newfound Adventure updates didn't have an additional patch details regarding them, which means they should be there when 6.3 arrives. However, people will need to wait until 6.35 for the Hildibrand story to continue. There's only one Tales of Newfound Adventure quest so far. Shadowed Pasts launched in 6.2. That first part of the story tasked the Warrior of Light with gathering voidsent together with one a Radiant Scout found. Meanwhile, this should mark the third FFXIV Tataru's Grand Endeavor quest. The first appeared in 6.15 with Small Business, Big Dreams. That introduced the character and her goal of establishing a business empire and restoring her mother's necklace. The first quest involved helping distribute her boutique's wares to prospective partners. 6.2 brought with it Soaring Profits, which again involved aiding her business and continuing to repair the jewelry. As for the FFXIV Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures, it continues the third leg of this sidequest storyline. The Hildibrand tales began in A Realm Reborn, with Further Hildibrand Adventures in Heavensward, and Even Further Hildibrand Adventures in Endwalker. Yoshida didn't note how many quests will appear in 6.35. However, 6.15 added The Sleeping Gentleman and A Soulful Reunion, while 6.25 had Lunar Conspiracy and The Imperfect Gentleman. Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC, and the 6.3 release date is January 10, 2023. The post More Tataru's Grand Endeavor, Hildibrand Adventures Quests in FFXIV 6.3 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 23, 2022 7:00 AM
The next high-difficulty "Ultimate" Raid for Final Fantasy XIV will revisit the battle against Omega. Called "Omega Protocol," it is the 5th Ultimate duty to be added to the game. The FFXIV Ultimate Omega Protocol raid will launch two weeks after the debut of patch 6.3 on January 10, 2023. That would put the debut around January 24, 2023. In Final Fantasy XIV, Ultimate duties (or Ultimate Raids) are among the most challenging content in the game, designed for organized groups of high-level players. They often feature exclusive rewards, are inspired by Main Scenario encounters and the Normal Raid series battles introduced periodically. FFXIV Ultimate Omega Protocol is based on the Omega Normal Raid series launched as part of Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood. These raids pit players against Omega, an immensely powerful mechanical weapon from another star. Omega was capable of trapping parties in a set of virtual constructs, testing them in trials against enemies from other universes and alternative timelines. The Omega raids also featured battles against characters from other Final Fantasy games like Exdeath, Kefka, and the Phantom Train. Given the pattern of design for FFXIV Ultimate Raids, Omega Protocol may feature references to or twists on some or all of these mechanics, along with a battle against the humanoid forms of Omega. These, called Omega-M and Omega-F, were the final battle of the Omega raid series. Final Fantasy XIV is available on the PS4, PS5, and PC. The Ultimate Omega Protocol raid debuts two weeks after the launch of Patch 6.3 on January 10, 2023. The post FFXIV Ultimate Omega Protocol Raid Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 23, 2022 6:19 AM
The Final Fantasy XIV 6.3 release date came up first thing during the Letter from the Producer Live Part LXXV, along with a trailer. Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida and Global Community Producer Toshio "Foxclon" Murouchi appeared to deliver the news. On January 10, 2023, the update will appear. There's also that new video teasing what will come in Gods Revel, Lands Tremble. The new video teases the new storyline content and raids that are on the way. For example, we get to see Zero, who will play a prominent part. New story segments with Alphinaud and Alisaie will come up, and both appear in the latest trailer. There are also teases for the new raid. Check out the Gods Revel, Lands Tremble Final Fantasy XIV release date trailer. In addition to that, we know we'll see new Main Scenario quests. There will be more sidequests like Tataru's Grand Endeavor, Tales of Newfound Adventure, and Hildibrand adventures. More Manderville Weapons are promised. So are Loporrits Tribal Quests. A new dungeon, new Trial, and new Unreal Trial will also appear too. The Alliance Raid Euphrosyne and Ultimate Duty 5 Omega Protocol Ultimate are showing up as well after 6.3. Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC, and the 6.3 release date is January 10, 2023. The post Final Fantasy XIV 6.3 Release Date Set, Trailer Shared appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, December 23, 2022 9:15 AM  As you do more on your computer, screen real estate becomes so much more important. If you decide you want to become a streamer, content creator, or some other type of need, you may want to up the ante with a second PC monitor. But how do you set up dual PC monitors, and is it something the PC novice can do? Luckily, the answer is a resounding yes. Before we get to hooking everything up and getting the settings adjusted on your computer, you have to make sure you have everything you need and that you meet a few prerequisites. First, there's your PC. Does your GPU have ports for a second – or more – display? If you are running any sort of modern system, you shouldn't have any issues. With the knowledge that your PC can handle a dual monitor setup, what exactly will you need? That's pretty easy to answer: a second monitor, the appropriate cables (HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, or even VGA), and a place to put it. With that all taken care of, let's set up dual PC monitors. Ste... |
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