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PCGamesN Tuesday, December 27, 2022 8:46 AM
     Call of Duty: Warzone 2 system requirements for PC

Call of Duty: Warzone 2 system requirements for PC aren't a far cry from Modern Warfare 2 since the sequel is built on the same IW 9.0 engine. Fortunately, that means the minimum and recommended specs are pretty tame, but it's possible for the vast open battlefield and large lobbies to put a little more strain on your gaming PC.

With the Call of Duty Warzone 2 release date well behind us, we have the official system requirements from the developers at Infinity Ward. Since the first Warzone shared its specs with the 2019 Modern Warfare reboot, it's no surprise that the new battle royale keeps in step with the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 system requirements.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, December 27, 2022 7:09 AM
     The best Assassin's Creed game has the worst rep

I've avoided the best Assassin's Creed game since 2014 and it's all my own stupid fault. In the days and weeks following the release of Assassin's Creed Unity, I watched in horror as faceless character models flooded social media, dampening a launch that was already muted by a tepid critical response. According to Metacritic, Unity has the lowest overall review score of any mainline release in the series.


PCGamesN Tuesday, December 27, 2022 6:55 AM
     Nier Automata anime release date is very, very soon

Yes friends you read that right - the Nier Automata anime release date is set for very early January, 2023. What better way to kick off the new year than binging the action-adventure game's TV adaption, am I right?


PCGamesN Tuesday, December 27, 2022 6:21 AM
     League of Legends Akshan bug is turning minions against their team

It wouldn't be the end of the year without a good ol' League of Legends Akshan bug, but this one certainly raises an eyebrow. An issue with Heroic Swing is pulling the MOBA's NPC helpers, the minions, back to the team's own tower, where they're laying siege to that instead of the enemy one.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, December 27, 2022 9:00 AM
    

Listen, I don't have much time. I enjoyed a lot of games this year, but Alice just told me that if I spend more than 1,500 words on this list then she's going to murder my whole family*. And that includes some people I like.

So without ado: here's a handful of the games I enjoyed the most this year which (crushingly) didn't quite make their way into our soft 'n' snuggly RPS Advent Calendar 2022.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, December 27, 2022 6:00 AM
    

A little known fact is that all of the RPS staff are complex clockwork automata, designed and built by a little gnome with the kind of inch-thick glasses that make your eyes look comically large. We're each powered by a spell that lasts but 12 months, so every Christmas we fall over like sad marionettes. The gnome has to spend a couple of weeks trekking up a mountain to see the fairy who can recast the spells on us. You can help fund his sled dogs and provisions by becoming a member of the RPS supporter program. While he's away, we've prepared some Christmas Crackers for you.

Time to enjoy your lovely joke!

Q: What is Batman's favourite Christmas poem?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, December 27, 2022 5:00 AM
    

With all the doors on our RPS Advent Calendar well and truly busted open for 2022 now, we thought it was high time to gather all of our favourite games of the year together in one handy location. If you've been diligently scoffing our Advent treats throughout December, then you'll already know what our game of the year picks are for 2022, but just in case you missed them or want to go through them one final time, we've got 'em all right here for you in our definitive Games Of The Year list. Enjoy!

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Twinfinite Tuesday, December 27, 2022 10:00 AM
     Could the sequel be better than its predecessor?

Siliconera Tuesday, December 27, 2022 9:00 AM
    

New Genshin Impact Soundtrack EP Video Stars Ayato

Periodically, HoYoVerse releases videos filled with music from Genshin Impact. Each one is considered an EP, with a handful of tracks. They play while footage from the game appears in the background. The latest Genshin Impact EP soundtrack video is "Strolling Beneath a Moon Awaiting Spring" and features returning five-star Ayato.

As the video stars one of Inazuma's most prominent figures, all three of its tracks are taken from locations around the region. Things begin with the song "A Fragment of Peace." You might hear this in Genshin Impact around the Kamisato Estate where Ayato and Ayaka live. Ayato stands on the patio while the song plays and the wind blows. The second song, "Silent Testimony," features him in the wilderness. Finally, during the "Sakura-Scented Kiseru" Ayaka and Thoma appear alongside Ayato. All three are in Inazuma City while Ayaka shops at one of its stores.

Here's the full "Strolling Beneath a Moon Awaiting Spring" Genshin Impact soundtrack EP video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh8C2pvTUXo&ab_channel=GenshinImpact

As a reminder, Ayato is a five-star Hydro character. He uses a sword to attack.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. The Ayato and Raiden Shogun rerun banners will return on December 27, 2022.

The post New Genshin Impact Soundtrack EP Video Stars Ayato appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, December 27, 2022 8:00 AM
    

Masahiro Sakurai Explains Why He Founded Sora to Make Games

In addition to talking about tips for developing games, Masahiro Sakurai also uses his video series to explain his own design decisions. For example, the latest one talks about his own studio. Sakurai founded the game company Sora Ltd, which isn't a typical sort of developer. Rather, he noted it is a means for him to work with other companies independently. Specifically, he referred to himself as a "wandering director." It is all for contracting purposes.

Here's Masahiro Sakurai's full statement going over why he founded the company Sora to make games:

I employ almost no game production staff, and I'm not looking for any, either. Normally, when a creator goes independent, they form some kind of company and hire a handful of employees, then organize a team and start development on a game. But then, the creator often ended up bogged down in company management— necessary work to keep their employees paid—leaving no time to focus on what matters most: creating their game. I thought it would be fun to become a sort of wandering director instead, so that's what I did.

He also explained that while he is independent, this means that when he does work for another studio or publisher, it is "as though I were actually employed there."

The video also went into how payment works. Masahiro Sakurai noted that he isn't paid while games are being developed. It is only once it is released that he starts making money. His pay from a game is based on its sales. He did note,"If the project falls through, I earn nothing, of course."

Here's the full "Sora. Ltd [Grab Bag]" video. At both the 38 second and 2:46 marks, it points out that the Sora game company is not hiring.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVhGCtCNGHg&ab_channel=MasahiroSakuraionCreatingGames

One of Sakurai's last more personal entries in the series starred his cat Fukurashi.

The post Masahiro Sakurai Explains Why He Founded Sora Ltd appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, December 27, 2022 7:00 AM
    

NieR Automata 9S Trailer, Anime Footage Shared

There are more looks at the NieR Automata anime, particularly major protagonist 9S, ahead of Ver1.1a's debut. Two videos showed up. One focuses solely on 9S. The other is a more general NieR Automata anime trailer dedicated to showing footage of characters during poignant moments. That video seems to show animated adaptations of major scenes from the game.

First, here's the key art of 9S from the NieR Automata anime.
NieR Automata 9S Trailer, Anime Footage Shared

Next, here's the 9S video. In addition to showing footage of him in the show, it gives people a chance to hear Natsuki Hanae as him again. Hanae is also the voice actor for 9S in the game. People might also recognize him as Tanjiro in Demon Slayer, Alm in Fire Emblem, and Ken in Tokyo Ghoul.

Finally, here's the other trailer for the NieR Automata anime. It focuses on 9S and 2B.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGpskkA7vrw&ab_channel=%E3%82%A2%E3%83%8B%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AB

People will be able to find the NieR Automata anime adaptation Ver1.1a on Crunchyroll starting in January 2023. There's no exact date for its debut just yet.

The post NieR Automata 9S Trailer, Anime Footage Shared appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, December 27, 2022 6:00 AM
    

Masterline NieR Automata 2B Figure Teased

Another Square Enix Masterline figure is on the way, and again it will feature NieR Automata heroine 2B. The company shared both a tweet and a trailer teasing the statue. There are no details regarding a release date or price yet. It only notes Square Enix and Prime 1 Studio are teaming up for the 1/3 scale figure and shows initial video of it.

This 2B Masterline figure will feature the NieR Automata heroine with multiple customization options. For example, at the start of the video, her dress is intact. At the one minute mark, her leotard is showing showing and skirt is removed removed. (In game, this look can be accomplished by causing her to self-destruct.) It also looks like she will have two face options, as her blindfold is removed at the 58 second mark. It seems people can change her right's position too. At the start of the video, her right hand appears to be preparing to attack with Virtuous Contract behind her. At the one minute mark, it is at her side. Pod 042 appears to her left. She also has Virtuous Treaty in the ground behind her.

Here's a closer look at the figure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjWtysdOM9s&ab_channel=%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A7%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A8%E3%83%8B%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9

Square Enix announced last NieR Automata Masterline statue back in September 2020. It featured 2B, 9S, and A2. Both standard and deluxe versions were available, with the deluxe model adding extra parts to change the figures' appearances. It was a 1/4 scale statue, however.

NieR Automata is immediately available on various platforms like the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

The post Masterline NieR Automata 2B Figure Teased appeared first on Siliconera.


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Pivotal Gamers Tuesday, December 27, 2022 9:47 AM
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Pivotal Gamers Tuesday, December 27, 2022 9:45 AM
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     Hello fellow gamers. MMOBomb is giving everyone the chance to win on Wizard 101. Let's hear them out. KingsIsle Entertainment and MMOBomb have partnered up to get our users a free Faster Progression Pack with several in-game items for Wizard 101 (Europe). Each pack will help you with a faster progression and performance. Get your key now! Please note this giveaway is for EU players only! A f...

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Pivotal Gamers Tuesday, December 27, 2022 9:30 AM
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