Jan 15, 22:00

Kotaku Saturday, January 15, 2022 5:45 PM Someone Got PS1 Classic Tomb Raider Running On A Game Boy Advance       Here's a port I never expected to see, but is now real and can be downloaded today: Tomb Raider on for the Game Boy Advance handheld console. It's true. And this wild port is only possible thanks to the flexible open-source "OpenLara" project. Read more...

Kotaku Saturday, January 15, 2022 3:15 PM Halo Infinite's Cosmetics Will Be Cheaper Starting Next Week       Since Halo Infinite's multiplayer was released in November of last year, the free-to-play shooter's cosmetics and microtransactions have been heavily criticized and debated, with many feeling the prices on in-game items are too high. According to 343 Industries, things are about to change. Starting next week on… Read more...

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, January 15, 2022 6:24 PM This 17 minute Stardew Valley speedrun starts with destruction       Games Done Quick draws to a close tomorrow and one of the best runs from the past week was for Stardew Valley. Speedrunner Olenoname finished the farming simulator in 17 minutes by using a mixture of glitches and extreme skill. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, January 15, 2022 5:28 PM Sega register trademark for Sega NFTs       Sega has registered a trademark for the term "Sega NFT" with the Japan patent office. Sega indicated in an early 2021 Twitter post that they intended to sell NFTs last summer, although the company's president later said that if the move was seen as "simple money-making, I would like to make a decision not to proceed." Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, January 15, 2022 4:56 PM GOG now has tags and new ways to search and filter games       GOG, the digital game store, has updated their homepage to provide new ways to search and filter available games. That includes sorting games by price, filtering by genre, and a brand new tags system. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, January 15, 2022 4:27 PM How are you finding God Of War on PC so far?       God Of War is out now, as of Friday at 5pm. This gives PC gamers their first chance to experience 2018's hottest memes, yelling "Boy!" at one another, and writing thinkpieces about videogame dads. It also gives them the chance to satisfyingly throw an axe through a lot of skeletons. Read more

Twinfinite Saturday, January 15, 2022 5:04 PM New Humankind Trailers Show Bantu, Garamantes, & Swahili From Cultures of Africa DLC       Sega and Amplitude Studios released new trailers for the brand new Cultures of Africa DLC coming to their strategy game Humankind. The post New Humankind Trailers Show Bantu, Garamantes, & Swahili From Cultures of Africa DLC appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Saturday, January 15, 2022 4:35 PM The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Getting Ashen Knight Valimar Model Kit by Good Smile       Figure manufacturer Good Smile Company revealed a plastic model kits dedicated to popular JRPG series The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel. The post The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Getting Ashen Knight Valimar Model Kit by Good Smile appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Saturday, January 15, 2022 3:44 PM Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Gets New Video Showing Big Improvements from Latest Update       TaleWorlds Entertainment has released a new video showcasing the latest update released for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. The post Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Gets New Video Showing Big Improvements from Latest Update appeared first on Twinfinite.

Siliconera Saturday, January 15, 2022 6:00 PM Fate/Grand Order Solomon Accessories Open for Pre-Order       Each character will have a pair of silver earrings and a ring that use their motifs. The post Fate/Grand Order Solomon Accessories Open for Pre-Order appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, January 15, 2022 4:30 PM New Digimon Tamers DIM Cards Include Guilmon, Terriermon, or Renamon       These Tamagotchi-like vital bracelets let you raise and evolve Guilmon, Terriermon, and Renamon. The post New Digimon Tamers DIM Cards Include Guilmon, Terriermon, or Renamon appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, January 15, 2022 3:00 PM Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage Characters are Quite Complex       As one would expect from a game where feelings and songs create other worlds called Sekai, Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage characters are deep. The post Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage Characters are Quite Complex appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Saturday, January 15, 2022 5:00 PM What game did you really enjoy, but are unlikely to ever play again?       Cblogs of 1/8 to 1/14/2022 –Eggs&BrewsterJr discusses 10 games they enjoyed but are not likely to ever replay. –Virtua Kazama... The post What game did you really enjoy, but are unlikely to ever play again? appeared first on Destructoid.

Gamer Empire Saturday, January 15, 2022 5:05 PM 9 Best Nintendo Switch Games Like Zelda: Breath of the Wild       The Legend of Zelda is a beloved fan-favorite for a good reason. It's a series of titles that have fans dive deep into adventures rife with an expansive story, in-depth lore, and memorable moments. Players have enjoyed the expansive Overworld, delving deep into dungeons and solving puzzles, defeating bosses, and acquiring loot. Recommended Read: Best […] The post 9 Best Nintendo Switch Games Like Zelda: Breath of the Wild appeared first on Gamer Empire.

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Jan 15, 15:49

Kotaku Saturday, January 15, 2022 3:15 PM Halo Infinite's Cosmetics Will Be Cheaper Starting Next Week       Since Halo Infinite's multiplayer was released in November of last year, the free-to-play shooter's cosmetics and microtransactions have been heavily criticized and debated, with many feeling the prices on in-game items are too high. According to 343 Industries, things are about to change. Starting next week on… Read more...

Kotaku Saturday, January 15, 2022 1:08 PM Konami Sold This Casltevania NFT (aka JPEG) for $26,538       Konami has entered the NFT economy, also known as the hottest grift in the world right now. Yesterday, in an auction on OpenSea, the publisher launched its "Konami Memorial NFT Collection" and sold 14 items created to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Castlevania series. Somehow, someone decided to spend over… Read more...

Kotaku Saturday, January 15, 2022 10:30 AM Genshin Impact's Latest Controversy Shows Games Can Be Powerful Ambassadors For Art       On December 26, the voice performances for Genshin Impact's latest playable characters were shown for the first time. This included Yun Jin, the young leader of a Chinese opera company. The reaction from the Genshin community was mixed, but the moment also became an opportunity for people to experience an… Read more...

Kotaku Saturday, January 15, 2022 10:00 AM Naraka: Bladepoint, As Told By Steam Reviews       Naraka: Bladepoint, a multiplayer martial arts game by 24 Entertainment, sought to reimagine the artistry of battle through its parkour, beautifully designed characters, and competitive PVP battle royale. While the game flew under the radar of most mainstream gaming conversations in 2021, it recently landed a killer… Read more...

PCGamesN Saturday, January 15, 2022 1:15 PM Gotham Knights dev could be working on "a new triple-A title"       While there's still no Gotham Knights release date other than this year, there are seemingly further hints that studio Warner Bros Montreal is already working on "a new triple-A title" - which has long been rumoured to be a Superman game. But is that what's really happening? In June last year, several job listings were spotted at Gotham Knights and Batman: Arkham Origins studio WB Montreal that mentioned "a third-person open-world action game" and "a new IP, triple-A title". While a new IP was suggested, it could be a Superman game or another title that's unconnected from previous DC Comics games - like the Arkham series. Now a new job listing has appeared for a Senior Gameplay AI Programmer (as spotted by @FaizShaikh7681 on Twitter) that once again specifically mentions "a new triple-A title". This, of course, has prompted fans towards hoping for a Superman game once again - especially since the announcement last month of a Wonder Woman game. Unfortunately, in this instance, there may be a complication. View the full site

PCGamesN Saturday, January 15, 2022 12:22 PM Dune: Spice Wars dev on Dune 2's House Ordos: "We'll see"       As announced at the Game Awards last month, Dune: Spice Wars is the latest strategy game based on the classic science fiction novel, which spawned and influenced the entire RTS genre thanks to Westwood's Dune 2 - and the new game may be adding one of the biggest parts of that game, in the form of the House Ordos faction. 1992's Dune II: Battle For Arrakis by Westwood Studios is one of the first proper RTS games and its influence reaches all the way to the strategy games of today. In a new post by Dune: Spice Wars developer Shiro Games, the team talks about its influences - acknowledging Dune 2 and even the boardgames - and suggests a very specific piece of Dune gaming past may be coming back. Houses Atreides and Harkonnen are the only confirmed factions in Spice Wars so far, but Shiro says it has three more in the works before launch "and more later". The team specifically acknowledges House Ordos, presumably realising that fans of the classic Dune games will be asking about them. View the full site

PCGamesN Saturday, January 15, 2022 10:58 AM You'll be able to buy FFXIV again later this month       A month after Final Fantasy XIV was pulled from sale thanks to the Endwalker expansion being just too darn popular, the team is finally planning to put one of the best MMOs on PC back on sale on digital storefronts - in less than two weeks, in fact. Back in December the Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker expansion finally launched to much acclaim, including from ourselves, with many new and returning players flooding in to the venerable MMO to experience it - so many, in fact, that it caused a lot of server authentication errors and increased queue times to a ridiculous degree. Things got so bad that Square Enix was forced to suspend sales of Final Fantasy XIV altogether - undoubtedly costing the publisher a lot of new customers in the process. Well, finally producer and director Naoki Yoshida has given a date for the MMO's return to storefronts: January 25, 2022, at 12 AM PST / 3 AM EST / 8 AM GMT / 5 PM JST. View the full site RELATED LINKS: The best MMOs on PC, FFXIV Reaper job guide, FFXIV Sage job guide

PCGamesN Saturday, January 15, 2022 10:03 AM What if: Fallout 4 got a roguelike mode?       In case you didn't see the news, Hitman 3 is getting a roguelike mode. It sounds like the perfect fit for the trilogy: a more challenging remix of targets and sandboxes from all three games, with meaningful progression and proper consequences if you fail a mission. You earn better gear as you murder your way through idyllic vineyards, grandiose country houses, and Berlin techno raves, which you can store at your safehouse for use in subsequent assignments. However, if you die during a mission or your target escapes, then any gear you took with you is gone for good. It's a genius mash-up of ideas. But it's got me thinking about other games that could benefit from roguelike elements, and as a long-time Fallout fan it hasn't taken long for the pieces to click together. So, what if Fallout 4 got a roguelike mode? One of the enduring frustrations with Fallout 4 is that, despite having such a robust building system, there's very little to actually do in each settlement once they're all set up how you like them. There are vendors you can trade with and you'll routinely have to travel around the Commonwealth bailing settlements out of trouble, but when everything's running smoothly there's really no reason to hang around the villages and homesteads you've helped establish. Similarly, once you've cleared out every vault, raider hideout, and historic landmark on the map, your best bet for replayability is to start modding or begin a fresh save. View the full site RELATED LINKS: Fallout 4 console commands, Fallout 4 mods, Buy Fallout 4

PCGamesN Saturday, January 15, 2022 9:49 AM Age of Empires 4 is having a ranked seasons test this week       After releasing back in October, Age of Empires 4 is set to receive some welcome new features this month - including a January patch with "pointed balance changes and bug fixes" and the first 1v1 ranked seasons preview test, which is due to hit later this week. First up is the introduction of 1v1 ranked seasons competitive play, which is promised to go live later this Spring but developer Relic has revealed that the first ranked seasons beta test will begin this week - on Thursday, January 20, to be precise, which will then run for just over a week to January 28. Only players who have signed up to be an Age of Empires Insider will get to participate in the beta, so head here to do that. Once you've filled in the form and provided the necessary information, you should receive an email that allows access to the game's beta branch. The preview will only offer 1v1 matches but it'll be a taster for the longer "structured seasons" Relic is planning to add. View the full site RELATED LINKS: Age of Empires 4 release date, Age of Empires 4 review, The best RTS games on PC

Twinfinite Saturday, January 15, 2022 2:19 PM Microsoft Flight Simulator Cincinnati, Renton, & Bydgoszcz Airports Get New Screenshots; Igualada Released       Today third-party developers revealed new images of upcoming airport scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator, on top of releasing another. The post Microsoft Flight Simulator Cincinnati, Renton, & Bydgoszcz Airports Get New Screenshots; Igualada Released appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Saturday, January 15, 2022 12:27 PM Atelier Sophie 2 Gets New Screenshots Showing Photo Mode & Battle       Gust and Koei Tecmo released new screenshots and details about the upcoming JRPG Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream. The post Atelier Sophie 2 Gets New Screenshots Showing Photo Mode & Battle appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Saturday, January 15, 2022 11:41 AM Hyperdimension Neptunia: Sisters vs Sisters for PS5 & PS4 Reveals New & Doujin Crossover Characters       Compile Heart released new images of its upcoming JRPG Hyperdimension Neptunia: Sisters vs Sisters for PS5 and PS4. The post Hyperdimension Neptunia: Sisters vs Sisters for PS5 & PS4 Reveals New & Doujin Crossover Characters appeared first on Twinfinite.

Siliconera Saturday, January 15, 2022 3:00 PM Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage Characters are Quite Complex       As one would expect from a game where feelings and songs create other worlds called Sekai, Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage characters are deep. The post Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage Characters are Quite Complex appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, January 15, 2022 1:30 PM Pokemon Project Piplup Music Video Released       The music video features the ending theme from the Pokemon Diamond Pearl anime series. The post Pokemon Project Piplup Music Video Released appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, January 15, 2022 12:00 PM Evangelion Ichiban Kuji Prizes Include Eva Pilot Pillows       Prizes also include 1/4 scale figures of Asuka and Rei as well as hand towels. The post Evangelion Ichiban Kuji Prizes Include Eva Pilot Pillows appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, January 15, 2022 10:00 AM JoJo Magazine Will Feature New Spinoff Stories       One spinoff focuses on Lisa Lisa and the other on how Iggy met Avdol. The post JoJo Magazine Will Feature New Spinoff Stories appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Saturday, January 15, 2022 1:00 PM Funky blaster Gunnail is this week's explosive Arcade Archives release       Slap Bass Shmup Come 2025, I will not be surprised if retro publisher Hamster still has at least 800 further... The post Funky blaster Gunnail is this week's explosive Arcade Archives release appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Saturday, January 15, 2022 11:00 AM The King of Fighters XV Omega Edition confirmed for North America       The lengths I'll go to for tradition… Koch Media has announced that the Omega Collector's Edition of The King of... The post The King of Fighters XV Omega Edition confirmed for North America appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Saturday, January 15, 2022 9:00 AM The games I'm most excited for in 2022 are the ones I don't know about       Giving some small indie games a chance In recent years, I haven't branched out as much as I'd like when... The post The games I'm most excited for in 2022 are the ones I don't know about appeared first on Destructoid.

Jan 15, 09:00

PCGamesN Saturday, January 15, 2022 7:40 AM FFXIV All Saints' Wake release time – Halloween event finally starts this week       After a long delay thanks to the highly-anticipated release of the Endwalker expansion, Final Fantasy XIV's Halloween event is finally ready to kick off - in January, the new spooky month. We've got the full FFXIV All Saints' Wake release time and date below, and you won't have to wait much longer to get that clown costume. Final Fantasy XIV's ridiculously-long delayed Halloween event, All Saints' Wake 2022 (2021?), will finally release this Thursday, January 20, at 12 AM PST / 3 AM EST / 8 AM GMT and will last until February 2 at 6:59 AM PST / 9:59 AM EST / 2:59 PM GMT - so you'll have just under two weeks to collect all the rewards. Given that All Saints' Wake is the Final Fantasy MMO's annual Halloween affair it was expected that the event would, of course, take place in October - however, the big delay to the Endwalker expansion meant a lot of planned events got pushed back too. The Christmas/New Year celebration got away with it, but Halloween was pushed all the way to January. View the full site RELATED LINKS: The best MMOs on PC, FFXIV Reaper job guide, FFXIV Sage job guide

PCGamesN Saturday, January 15, 2022 6:34 AM Halo Infinite will begin "rolling out changes" to prices next week       The multiplayer's been out for a couple of months now and it looks there will finally be some changes coming to Halo Infinite's store prices - with developer 343 Industries promising that it is "focused on reducing" those prices and "providing stronger values" in what's available. Since Halo Infinite's multiplayer released in November for free, the developer's seen more than a few complaints about the way it's handled things - such as the lack of Slayer playlists, the way progression in the Battle Pass works, and, yes, the price of various cosmetics in the real-money store. The good news is that 343 seems to be listening to feedback regarding all these issues and is working on improving them - and now it's the turn of the store. 343's head of design Jerry Hook took to Twitter to say that the studio is "going to begin rolling out changes" to the way they "package and price items" in Halo Infinite's online multiplayer shop - and that'll start this coming Tuesday, January 18. View the full site RELATED LINKS: Halo Infinite release date, Halo Infinite system requirements, Halo Infinite ranks

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, January 15, 2022 4:00 AM What are we all playing this weekend?       Following a wee technical hiccup on my part, ladies and gentlemen, The Weeknd. I'm already thinking ahead to E3 2022 because a friend's planning part of their wedding celebrations for mid-June and I don't know if... how strange to be missing the steadfast, certain, reliability of E3. Anyway. What are you playing this weekend? Here's what we're clicking on. Read more

Twinfinite Saturday, January 15, 2022 5:26 AM Psychological Horror Game, Ikai, Creeps Its Way to Consoles & PC on March 29       If you're feeling brave and in need of a scare, developer Endflame and publisher PM Studios' Japanese folklore-inspired first-person scare-'em-up, Ikai, may be exactly what you need right now. The good news? The Barcelona-based three-person indie studio has confirmed that its in-development horror title will officially arrive on PC, PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch on […] The post Psychological Horror Game, Ikai, Creeps Its Way to Consoles & PC on March 29 appeared first on Twinfinite.

Siliconera Saturday, January 15, 2022 8:00 AM Fire Emblem Heroes Of Lost Kingdoms Features Karla, Azura       Deen is also set to appear as a 5-star hero in the next Tempest Trials event. The post Fire Emblem Heroes Of Lost Kingdoms Features Karla, Azura appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Saturday, January 15, 2022 6:00 AM Whatcha been playing this week, Destructoid?       House Hunting Happy Saturday, my friends, and welcome to Whatcha Been Playing? Do you like your home? I'm not a... The post Whatcha been playing this week, Destructoid? appeared first on Destructoid.

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Jan 15, 02:00

Destructoid Friday, January 14, 2022 7:30 PM It's time to pick up a purple PS5 controller (if you're into it)       The PlayStation Direct online store is selling Galactic Purple DualSense controllers today, ahead of a wide release on February 11... The post It's time to pick up a purple PS5 controller (if you're into it) appeared first on Destructoid.

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, January 14, 2022 9:05 PM Final Fantasy XIV digital sales will resume, with Home World Transfer to follow       Today brought a whopper of an update for those waiting for news on the status of Final Fantasy XIV. When the recent Endwalker expansion released, it was to the praises of fans and critics alike. Some even heralded it as the best piece of content in the entire franchise. However, Square Enix very quickly started to suffer from their own success. Login queues became so long that Final Fantasy XIV digital sales and the Home World Transfer service had to be suspended due to how congested the servers were. Thankfully though, it looks like this will be ending soon. According to the official update, digital sales of the game will resume on January 25. Now that login queues are starting to die down, more server space has been made available. This goes hand in hand with the other big announcement in the post that an Oceania server will finally be opened. No longer will Australian players be forced to connect to servers all the way in Japan.   One thing to keep in mind though, is that it...