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Kotaku Monday, June 13, 2022 9:10 PM
    

Back in March, Elden Ring was the straw that broke my back when it came to PC games not letting players exit quickly and neatly to the desktop. Three months later, it's lovely to see that FromSoftware have decided to ease our collective suffering.

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Kotaku Monday, June 13, 2022 8:25 PM
    

After a disastrous launch and months of treading water, the beleaguered Battlefield 2042 had its first major update last week with the introduction of Season One, which saw the game get its first new map, weapon, vehicle and specialist since its release eight months ago.

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Kotaku Monday, June 13, 2022 7:40 PM
    

With not-E3 season in full swing, Capcom took the time to highlight its upcoming slate of games and updates during a special broadcast this afternoon. Resident Evil naturally played a big part in the show, which included info on a variety of upcoming downloadable content for Resident Evil Village and some very early…

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Kotaku Monday, June 13, 2022 7:10 PM
    

Do you hear that? Out in the distance, you can hear thousands of angry fanboys continuing to fight online in the endlessly sad console war. The latest battle involves Metal Gear and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima and his independent studio deciding to do business with Microsoft and work on an Xbox-exclusive…

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Kotaku Monday, June 13, 2022 5:40 PM
    

Review aggregation sites are hardly the arbiter of a game's quality, particularly when it comes to user reviews, and particularly in the era of review-bombing. Still, some data points are unignorable: As noted by VGC, Blizzard's recent Diablo Immortal now holds claim to the lowest user score on Metacritic.

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Kotaku Monday, June 13, 2022 5:04 PM
    

In years past, this would have been the week for the big annual June Nintendo Direct, but in 2022 the Mario maker is so far nowhere to be seen. But the company could still be planning to close out the month with a showcase of some kind, according to a writer at Sony Santa Monica.

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Kotaku Monday, June 13, 2022 4:25 PM
    

A few minutes into The Cub, a forthcoming 2D platformer from Demagog Studios, and it hit me like a train: Everyone wants to make the next Limbo or Inside.

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Kotaku Monday, June 13, 2022 4:10 PM
    

With Diablo IV back in the news and the largely-maligned Diablo Immortal still a topic of conversation, developer Blizzard wants everyone to know that the two games are alike in name only.

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Kotaku Monday, June 13, 2022 3:55 PM
    

Despite public cynicism about musou games, which seem like straightforward hack-and-slash fests against armies of faceless foes amid chaotic battlefields, I've long felt that this style of gameplay could bring out Fire Emblem's best war-simulating potential. Two months ago, I wrote about how Fire Emblem Warriors:

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Kotaku Monday, June 13, 2022 3:40 PM
    

This month, IGN has released a lot of new footage of Sega's upcoming open-world speed 'em up, Sonic Frontiers. The fan reaction has been mixed, to say the least, with some even suggesting online that the devs delay the game to improve or change things they don't like about Frontiers after seeing it in action. But Sega…

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PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 8:59 PM
     Exosuit up for dinosaur-stomping action in Exoprimal

Exoprimal has a bit of everything for action lovers - powerful Exosuits, team-based battles, and an unfathomable number of dinosaurs raining down from portals in the sky, all of whom are ready to hunt you down and cause a lot of trouble.

These dinosaurs are ferocious, focused, and do not fight among themselves - you and your companions are their only targets. And if they weren't dangerous enough on their own, your team of five will also be facing off against another squad, Both teams will be vying to complete objectives before their opponents in order to win the match. It's a good thing you'll be encased in an Exosuit that's capable of fending off wave after wave of raptors.

Being a team-focused game, you'll need to make sure that you're choosing a class that you're not only comfortable playing as, but also one that complements the rest of your team make-up. You have three main classes to choose from, but each class has a range of Exosuits to pick as well, so you won't be limited to just one way of approaching each challenge that you have to take on.


PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 7:00 PM
     Get ready: the Exoprimal Closed Network Test is coming

It's time to Exosuit up and get ready to face off against an army of dinosaurs that are teleporting from the sky. Exoprimal's Closed Network Test is coming soon, allowing you to get your hands on the game and try out its 5v5 team-based battles for yourself.

The Closed Network Test will run during July, with sign-ups opening soon. The lucky ones who manage to get themselves access to the game will have the chance to try it out before anyone else, allowing them to unleash fury on relentless hordes of dinosaurs before the game's full release in 2023.

You'll be able to play as any of the game's three classes - Assault, Tank, and Support - and join up with a team of four other players in the Dino Survival mode. This mode has your squad battling against dinos to complete objectives set by an AI called Leviathan, who's tasked with assisting you on your mission. But be warned - there's another team also racing to complete objectives, and if they finish up before your team, then you lose.


PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 6:52 PM
     Resident Evil VIllage DLC still won't let you see Ethan's face

Resident Evil Village DLC launches October 28 and includes three major additions: an update to Mercenaries, a new third-person perspective for the main campaign, and the Shadows of Rose expansion. And no, it looks like you still won't be able to see Ethan Winters' face in the horror game's third-person mode.

What you will get is a new storyline in Shadows of Rose. Set 16 years after the events of Resident Evil Village, Shadows of Rose follows Ethan and Mia's daughter, Rose, as she tries coming to terms with the source of her mysterious powers. We see a brief glimpse of Rose tormented by these powers, bullied at school and subject to intense mental stimulation and apparently a few gross things wriggling across her hands from time to time.

Rose will enter the subconscious world to find what she hopes is a solution to her troubles, but whatever awaits her there, it clearly isn't good. Capcom said Rose will meet a girl who looks identical to her as she faces off against an endless array of psychological threats where even the world attacks her.

RELATED LINKS: Resident Evil Village review, Resident Evil Village bosses guide, The best horror games on PC

PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 6:46 PM
     A Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak demo is coming soon

A free Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak demo goes live June 14 and gives hunters a chance to explore one of the expansion's new regions and face off against several of the action RPG's vicious monsters. Capcom announced the demo during the Capcom Showcase 2022, where it unveiled the Jungle region, where the demo takes place.

The Jungle in Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak makes its return from the franchise's second generation, repurposed with new endemic life and other changes, including altered environments depending on the time of day. Expect plenty of chances to showcase Sunbreak's new skills here.

Capcom also showed off a handful of the massive monsters you can expect to face off against. Espinas the thorn dragon is one, making its return from Monster Hunter Frontier. Espinas lulls foes into a false sense of security before showing its true nature and rampaging against all who stand in its way. Gore Magala, Monster Hunter 4's flagship monster, will also show up in Sunbreak, along with Daimyo Hermitaur and Pyre Rakna Kadaki.

RELATED LINKS: Upcoming PC Games, Best PC RPGs

PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 5:52 PM
     Diablo 4 Necromancers are the most customizable in the series

The Diablo IV quarterly update is here, with a deep dive into the Diablo 4 Necromancer class recently announced during the Xbox Bethesda showcase. While the lord of the undead may be familiar to series fans or anyone playing Diablo Immortal's Necromancer, Diablo 4 lead class designer Adam Jackson outlined a few key ways the team is tweaking the class in the action RPG to make it more flexible, with something to offer newcomers and longtime Necromancer mains alike.

The Necromancer's key feature in Diablo IV is the Book of the Dead, a class-specific item you begin with automatically that lets you summon undead warriors and bend them to your will. The types of summon include skeleton warriors, mages, and golems, and you can further customize them from there. For example, warriors could specialize as reapers, defenders, or offensive-focused fighters, with unique playstyles for each sub-class and a set of abilities you can further customize.

If you're not keen on one of the summon types, the Book of the Dead lets you choose the "Sacrifice" option to, well… sacrifice them. Doing so removes the option to summon them in exchange for a permanent character buff, though Jackson didn't elaborate on what the buffs will be.

RELATED LINKS: Diablo 4 release date, Diablo 4 gameplay, Diablo 4 classes

PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 3:43 PM
     Dying Light 2 photo mode arrives with a new free DLC chapter

The parkour-flavoured zombie game Dying Light 2 gets its long-awaited (and much-requested) photo mode this week. Dying Light 2 update 1.4 adds photo mode, which will allow you to line up your own action-packed screenshots, but it also brings with it Dying Light 2's first piece of free narrative DLC. The update rolls out June 14.

'In the Footsteps of a Nightrunner' links you up with Harper, a former nightrunner who wants your help to take out some special infected that are threatening the people of the city. As you complete missions from Harper, you'll earn reputation points that unlock powerful new weapons, consumables, and outfits. You can find Harper hanging out at the Fish Eye Canteen.

Dying Light 2's photo mode has the usual suite of options: you can freely move the camera around your character, and adjust the zoom, focus distance, and depth of field of the lens. There's also a selection of filters, styles, movie frames, and other ways to jazz up your final image before tapping F12.

RELATED LINKS: Dying Light 2 release date, Dying Light 2 factions, Dying Light 2 trailer reveal

PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 2:56 PM
     Sonic Frontiers feels like a weird spin on Elden Ring

If you're a Sonic the Hedgehog fan, by the time you read this, it's highly likely that you have already developed a (possibly very strong) opinion about Sonic Frontiers, the upcoming open-world game starring everyone's favourite high-speed hedgehog and his pals. There's only so much we can say about the roughly 45 minutes we played at Summer Game Fest, but the bits we can talk about - and stay with me on this - sure feel like a Sonic spin on Elden Ring.

The demo opens with Sonic emerging from a portal of some kind onto a dreary, rain-swept system of cliffs and meadows, dotted with mysterious stone ruins. Sonic is instructed, in accordance with tradition, to seek out the Chaos Emerald, at which point he's free to roam - or at least, free to experience a series of onboarding tutorials that teach the fundamentals of traversal and combat.

During my session, I selected the 'fast controls' option, which Sonic Frontiers says is designed for players familiar with Sonic games. I played my fair share of Sonic 3: Sonic and Knuckles, I reason, and so obviously that'll be the scheme for me. This was a bit foolhardy, it turns out.


Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 13, 2022 7:33 PM
    

The first piece of DLC for Resident Evil Village will release on October 28th, Capcom has announced. Revealed as part of their not E3 livestream, the Winter's Expansion will include three seperate additions to entice fans back into its world of tall vampire ladies and weird dog men.

The first is Shadow Of Rose, a story expansion set after the events of the base game that focuses on Rose, the daughter of Village protagonist Ethan Winters. In an attempt to understand the origin of her mysterious "powers", Rose will enter the consciousness of the twisted mould that was the source of all the bother in both Biohazard and Village. Players will guide Rose through a number of spooky locales, including what appears to be Castle Dimetrescu from the game's main campaign.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 13, 2022 7:11 PM
    

When Capcom announced Exoprimal, an action game devised by your six-year-old self where players jump into badass exosuit and then machine-gun roiling hordes of dinosaurs, Alice0 believed that you fought the big lizard-birds with the help of an AI. In a new trailer and deep dive from tonight's Capcom Showcase we learned that in fact the dino-rain is happening because of the AI. It is running combat tests with humans by, er, opening huge wormholes in the sky and dumping hundreds of dinosaurs on us like so many plastic toys.

If this concept sounds as incredible to you as it does to many of us in the RPS treehouse, then you can sign up for an upcoming closed network test here. Entry is open until the 30th of June, and to avoid disappointment make sure you take note of the entry requirements.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 13, 2022 4:55 PM
    

280mm is my favourite AIO liquid cooler size - cheaper than 360mm coolers while offering better performance per square inch - you just need a case that can accommodate the slightly larger fans. Normally getting a good AiO of this size costs around £100 to £180, but right now Amazon is offering the MSI MAG CoreLiquid 280R for half price: just £50. That's an awesome value for a high-performance CPU cooler that even includes RGB lighting.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 13, 2022 4:27 PM
    

Our pick for the best wireless keyboard is heavily discounted at Amazon today, with the Logitech G915 Lightspeed dropping from £170 to £120. That's a historic low price on a keyboard that editor-in-chief Katharine called 'probably the loveliest keyboard I've ever used'.

High praise indeed, and it was enough to earn a coveted RPS recommendation - even at its original price. Now you can pick up this delightfully clicky keyboard with low profile mechanical switches, a full-size UK layout and a beautiful metal build for £50 less.

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Twinfinite Monday, June 13, 2022 9:54 PM
     Today the PlayStation Store revealed a placeholder listing for a game titled Tactics Ogre Reborn, indicating a likely future reveal.

Twinfinite Monday, June 13, 2022 9:40 PM
     Silence is golden, apparently.

Twinfinite Monday, June 13, 2022 9:39 PM
     Detective Benoit Blanc is back for more.

Twinfinite Monday, June 13, 2022 9:35 PM
     Breaking dawn.

Twinfinite Monday, June 13, 2022 8:30 PM
     Sega just released a ton of new screenshots showing off even more of the world for the upcoming game, Sonic Frontiers.

Twinfinite Monday, June 13, 2022 8:07 PM
     They're just aging too quickly!

Twinfinite Monday, June 13, 2022 7:42 PM
     What happened to the test subjects at the end of Stranger Things 4?

Twinfinite Monday, June 13, 2022 7:41 PM
     Resident Evil: Village Gold Edition is coming later this year with tons of new content to keep RE fans busy.

Twinfinite Monday, June 13, 2022 7:38 PM
     Here's everything we know about when the new Valorant map, Pitt, release date is.

Twinfinite Monday, June 13, 2022 7:16 PM
     Atlus released one of its daily trailers of the upcoming JRPG Soul Hackers 2, focusing on the demons that will appear in the game.

Twinfinite Monday, June 13, 2022 7:11 PM
     Here's how to play Exoprimal before (mostly) anyone else.

Twinfinite Monday, June 13, 2022 7:04 PM
     During the Capcom Showcase, the presenters dove into the depths of Resident Evil 4 when discussing the story and events leading up to it.

Twinfinite Monday, June 13, 2022 6:58 PM
     During the Capcom Showcase, the publisher revealed the release of PS5 & Xbox Series X|S versions for Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7: Biohazard.

Twinfinite Monday, June 13, 2022 6:42 PM
     Who doesn't love to get swarmed by massive lizards with sharp teeth?

Twinfinite Monday, June 13, 2022 6:41 PM
     Resident Evil Village is getting a Gold Edition. Find out more about what it has inside.

Twinfinite Monday, June 13, 2022 6:14 PM
     Check out the latest trailer for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

Twinfinite Monday, June 13, 2022 5:19 PM
     During the latest Guerrilla Collective livestream, Polygonomicon released another trailer of its upcoming 3D combat action game Varvarion.

Twinfinite Monday, June 13, 2022 4:53 PM
     Third-party developers shared many interesting assets and a reveal about upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Twinfinite Monday, June 13, 2022 4:15 PM
     Cooperative multiplayer Deep Rock Galactic is getting a beach themed limited-time event just in time for summer starting next week.

Twinfinite Monday, June 13, 2022 2:52 PM
     Here is a quick and easy way to get behavior packs in Minecraft.

Siliconera Monday, June 13, 2022 7:10 PM
    

Resident Evil VII Remake PS5 Xbox Series

Capcom is re-releasing Resident Evil VIIResident Evil II Remake, and Resident Evil III Remake for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The re-releases have updated resolution and graphics suited for current-gen consoles. All three re-releases are immediately available. Those who own or purchase the PS4 and Xbox One versions can get also get a free upgrade.

The announcement appeared during the Capcom Showcase broadcast. Notably, the three games will return with new features such as support for 4K resolution, higher framerates, and ray tracing. PS5 versions of the games will also support haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. Furthermore, Capcom is also updating the games with 3D audio, which will reportedly allow for a more immersive experience.

As with other current-gen re-releases, those who've purchased the previous-gen version of the game will be able to redeem the upgraded version for free via PS5's digital upgrade option, as well as Xbox Smart Delivery.

You can check out the Resident Evil VII and Remake re-release announcement trailer below.

https://youtu.be/ro2AussKF4w
 
Resident Evil VII first released in 2017 and featured the debut of the new RE Engine. Since then, subsequent games such as the RE II and RE III remakes have also utilized the engine. Monster Hunter Rise and the upcoming Sunbreak expansion also use the RE Engine.

Resident Evil VIIResident Evil 2 Remake, and Resident Evil 3 Remake are available for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Free upgrades are also available for previous-gen owners.

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Siliconera Monday, June 13, 2022 6:56 PM
    

Resident Evil Village Gold DLC

Capcom revealed details concerning downloadable content for Resident Evil Village and a new Resident Evil Village Gold Edition. The Winters' Expansion is comprised of three different parts. One, Shadows of Rose, will focus on Ethan Winters' daughter Rose. Resident Evil Gold Edition and Winters' Expansion will release simultaneously on October 28, 2022. No price for Resident Evil Gold Edition or the expansion by itself was shared during the broadcast.

Additionally, multiplayer mode The Mercenaries will receive new content as well. Chris Redfield, Karl Heisenberg, and Lady Dimitrescu will be available as playable characters in The Mercenaries through the DLC.

Capcom also revealed that a third-person mode for Resident Evil Village will be available as add-on content. The Shadows of Rose DLC will also be in third-person, and takes place 16 years after the events of Resident Evil Village.

Winters' Expansion will include all three mentioned pieces of downloadable content. Resident Evil Gold Edition will bundle the expansion with the base game.

In May 2022, Capcom revealed sales for Resident Evil Village reached 6.1 million units worldwide. The title had officially broken into Capcom's Platinum Titles list in December 2021.

Resident Evil Village is available on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC. It will arrive on Macs in late 2022. Resident Evil Gold Edition and Winters' Expansion will release simultaneously on October 28, 2022.

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Siliconera Monday, June 13, 2022 6:40 PM
    

10 Years of Dragon's Dogma Video Dated

Capcom announced it will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Dragon's Dogma with a "10 Years of Dragon's Dogma" video. This presentation will appear on June 16, 2022. It will go over the game and other spin-offs connected to it. People can catch it at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET/11 p.m. BST on June 16, 2022.

This comes after another announcement related to the Dragon's Dogma 10th anniversary. At the end of May 2022, an anniversary website opened. It also showed special art celebrating the occasion.

The game first appeared on the PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2012. Its Dark Arisen update appeared a year later. A PC port showed up in 2016, followed by PS4, Xbox One, and Switch versions. In Japan, the game also spawned an MMO called Dragon's Dogma Online. It appeared on the PS3, PS4, and PC. A show based on the game also appeared on Netflix.

The "10 Years of Dragon's Dogma" anniversary video will appear on June 16, 2022 at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET/11 p.m. BST.

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Siliconera Monday, June 13, 2022 6:39 PM
    

Resident Evil 4 Extended Trailer

Capcom shared another look at the Resident Evil 4 remake through an extended trailer. An extended trailer appeared during the Capcom Showcase 2022 presentation. The Resident Evil 4 remake extended trailer featured a better look at how Leon S. Kennedy will appear in the game. The stream also provided a breakdown of the history of Resident Evil and the events that lead into Resident Evil 4. The game will also feature the same, familiar over-the-shoulder camera style.

Announced at the PlayStation State of Play in June 2022, the Resident Evil 4 remake will feature modern gameplay elements and a reimagined story. The trailer that was shown already provided a glimpse into character designs that have been changed for the title. This has included a redesign for Ashley, Luis, and Ada Wong. Leon S. Kennedy will look mostly the same, in comparison to how the character appeared in the original title.

Resident Evil 4 originally released for the Nintendo GameCube in 2005, changing the landscape of the survival horror genre. It was then subsequently released for PlayStation 2, which included a secondary scenario featuring Ada Wong. Resident Evil 4 has appeared on numerous consoles throughout its life, including the Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 4, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

The Resident Evil 4 remake will release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC on March 24, 2023.

The post Resident Evil 4 Remake Extended Trailer Reveals How Leon Will Appear appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, June 13, 2022 6:34 PM
    

Sunbreak Title Update

Monster Hunter fans can look forward to a steady stream of additional content. Capcom revealed the planned Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Title Update schedule during its showcase stream on June 14, 2022. According to the plan, three updates are planned for 2022 (and early 2023), with more planned through mid-2023 and beyond. These title updates will be free.

Check out the roadmap below.

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Title Update

The first Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Title Update will arrive two months after release, in August 2022. The update will add new monsters, with the lineup headed up by Lucent Nargacuga. The lineup includes special and rare species variants. A new locale called the Forlorn Arena will also expands the game world.

The second and third Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak title updates will land in Fall 2022 and Winter 2022. The Fall update will add rare, subspecies, and powered-up monsters, and the Winter update will add special and powered-up monsters. Besides monsters, locales and other types of content will be added via the updates as well, with even more planned for the 2023 window.

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak will launch on June 30, 2022 on Nintendo Switch and PC. A playable demo of the game is available as of June 14, 2022, with support for four-player co-op and multiple monsters to tackle.

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Siliconera Monday, June 13, 2022 6:25 PM
    

Capcom New Exoprimal Trailer Details

At the 2022 Capcom Showcase, a new Exoprimal trailer appeared. This offered the latest substantial look following its March 2022 reveal. Closed Network Test is on the way, with people able to sign up to take part. There's no date for it yet. However, it will appear ahead of the game's 2023 debut.

Leviathan, an Aibius Corp AI, speaks to the player at the beginning of the new trailer. This AI has watcher and a "watcher" forms to connect with players. Leviathan puts players in live combat tests as part of its war games. The goal is for the combat data to make Exosuits better. We then see people saying the goal is to destroy Leviathan in the Dino Survival mode and unlock more of the story.

Two assault-type Exosuits appeared. Barrage is one that seems to rely on grenades and weapons that look like a bow and arrow. Vigilant uses a rail gun.

The Exoprimal closed network tests will be held on July 11, 2022, July 25, 2022, and August 7, 2022. They will only be on PCs via Steam and in English and Japanese. The official site to sign up is open. Folks need to be over 17. The first July 11, 2022 test is limited to people in the US and Canada. Other tests will be global.

As a reminder, Exoprimal will be a 5v5 multiplayer game. People will be in Exosuits, with each one representing a different class. They'll head into matches and attempt to deal with dinosaur invasions. Initially, the Deadeye, Roadblock, Witchdoctor, and Zephyr suits were revealed.

Exoprimal will come to the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam in 2023, and a closed network test is on the way.

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Siliconera Monday, June 13, 2022 6:16 PM
    

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreakbreak Demo

A Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak demo will release for Nintendo Switch and PC on June 14, 2022. Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto appeared during the Capcom Showcase 2022 to announce the demo, and share new information about Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. A new trailer was shown during the presentation, which showed several monsters in action. This included the Nargacuga, Espinas, and the Gore Magala.

The Jungle will also return in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. New endemic life will appear in this version of the Jungle to accommodate changes made in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. Two new subspecies were revealed, which included the Daimyo Hermitaur and Pyre Rakna-Kadaki.

The demo will grant access to several quests, including an Advanced quest which will allow for players to take on the Malzeno. The Astalos will also appear in a demo quest. Tutorials for new players will also be available.

You can watch the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Capcom Showcase 2022 video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isosNYy4axw
 
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak will introduce three entirely new monsters into the series. This is the Lunagaron, the Garangolm, and the Malzeno. Leading up to the release of Sunbreak, Capcom has shared information concerning these three new monsters. This has included Capcom sharing concept art and some design details for the Lunagaron, Malzeno, and Garangolm.

Alongside the introduction of these monsters, Sunbreak will see the return of the Sergegios and Astalos. Additionally, new variants of monsters introduce through Monster Hunter Rise will appear in the expansion. These new subspecies will have different elements than their standard counterparts.

Monster Hunter Rise is available for the PC and Nintendo Switch. Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak will release for the PC and Nintendo Switch on June 30, 2022. A Digital Deluxe Edition is available to pre-order. The Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak demo will appear on June 14, 2022.

The post Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Demo to Appear on PC, Switch appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, June 13, 2022 3:00 PM
    

Behind the Frame playtest featured image

Beautiful puzzle games with brief, Kleenex-required storytelling seem to be everywhere these days. Somehow they all find their way into my gaming library one way or another. This time around, it's the Switch version of Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery. It's the story of two aspiring artists and the threads that connect them.

Entranced by Behind the Frame's strong Studio Ghibli inspirations, I wondered if the game's trailer was truly representative of the game itself. Just a few minutes in and my jaw dropped. The transition from anime scenes to the interior of our artist's apartment is flawless. Every move has a real sense of living inside a Miyazaki masterpiece. From the soft color palette to the in-game artwork our mysterious woman is creating, it reinforces the fact that video games are indeed art.

Behind the Frame sunflower puzzle paint

Starting off with just a couple of paints for our canvas, we need to find the missing colors in order to finish our pieces. Notes and clues are hidden inside our room. Thanks to the fluid 360 degree movement in the apartment, there's none of that push button to move nonsense that breaks the immersion. And when you do step into the kitchen to make eggs and toast for the third time or sit down to paint, it's not jarring. The same goes for the switch back to cutscenes from gameplay in Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery. I don't know that I've played a game that moved so well between video and gameplay in a long time.

Most of the puzzles you're going to encounter in Behind the Frame require a keen eye and memory. But you don't need to worry too much; clues are readily available to reference from your notebook. Letters, sketches, and other notes that you have read all end up in here. The paintings are my favorite puzzles. Probably due to the way my unattractive blobs of paint magically transform into beautiful finished pieces. Some puzzles like the sunflower one above have a couple of steps. Once you locate all of the scraps and put the sketch back together, it reveals the answer to a locked box in your room.

Behind the Frame girl old man cat

I dare say that not playing Behind the Frame until now has been a blessing in disguise for two reasons. First being that with the Nintendo Switch version, you can use the touchscreen to paint, sketch, and interact with items around the apartment. Sketching and writing is more of a rubbing-type situation but it feels much more satisfying than using an analog stick. Secondly, the console release also marked a free chapter update for the game on all platforms. Complete game experiences are ultimately a time and stress-saver in my book.

Behind the Frame is such a gorgeous experience, one that if you have a few hours and are looking for a new puzzle game is well worth it. 

Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery is available now for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and mobile devices.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, June 13, 2022 8:35 PM
     The Quarry Last Man Standing Achievement Guide Ryan Sole SurvivorLast Man Standing is one of the achievements in The Quarry. It requires you to ensure that all other playable characters have died except for Ryan. There are several specific decisions and actions that you need to make, though most of these are fairly straightforward. Here's The Quarry Last Man Standing achievement guide to help you keep Ryan alive as the sole survivor. Note: We'll have a guides and features hub for The Quarry soon, so stay tuned. Likewise, please be reminded that this guide contains major spoilers.   The Quarry Last Man Standing achievement guide – How to keep Ryan alive as the sole survivor Before we continue, I suggest creating backup saves to make it easier for you to get the Last Man Standing achievement in The Quarry. Moreover, don't forget that you can attempt the Final Girl achievement with Kaitlyn, too. That one has some very specific decisions/moments, but you could always have a backup save prior to the finale. Note: Bear in mind...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, June 13, 2022 7:45 PM
     The Quarry ReviewThe Quarry is the latest offering from Supermassive Games, and it's available now on Steam. As someone who's played Until Dawn and covered past releases such as Man of Medan, Little Hope, and House of Ashes, this was right up my alley. However, while The Quarry has a lot of twists and turns, and even more gruesome deaths, it suffers from the same pitfalls as its predecessors. In fact, some of the issues are even more pronounced. Before we continue with our review, let me point out that I'll try my best to avoid major spoilers. Still, I'll add some tidbits about how the ending is presented, as well as some comparisons to previous titles.   This one time at band camp The Quarry takes place in Hackett's Quarry Summer Camp. What might seem like an idyllic lodge nestled in rolling hills and lush forests hides a deeper, darker secret. Camp counselors Laura and Max are on their way there when the unthinkable happens. The game then switches to the perspective of ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, June 13, 2022 6:51 PM
     Capcom Showcase Resident Evil Exoprimal Monster Hunter News TrailersCapcom hosted its own gaming Showcase earlier today, chock full of fresh news and trailers for its upcoming games. It started off with Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, showcasing some of the new monsters coming to the expansion. Of course, we also got more on the recently, and officially, revealed Resident Evil 4 remake. On that note, let's chat Capcom.   Capcom Showcase 2022 — all the news and trailers you'll ever need Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak trailer Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is heading to release later this month, and Capcom dropped a new gameplay trailer during its showcase. As per the usual, we see hunters hunting mons', dodging, smacking, and more. Sunbreak is bringing all kinds of new and nasty beasties to tackle. So, fans of shaving off monster hides for underwear should take note. There will be a new demo coming as well on June 14. There, you'll get your chance to fight against Astalos. Sunbreak launches for PC on June 30. Beyond the ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, June 13, 2022 6:30 PM
     Half-Life Alyx Levitation gameplay enemyMany have already commented on the sheer ambition on display with FMPONE and Corey Laddo's Half-Life Alyx: Levitation mod. This impressive new project adds a four- to five-hour-long campaign to Half-Life: Alyx, and even though it comes with no cost to players who own the base game, it boasts a level of visual fidelity and production value that rivals Valve's output. It appears that the organizers of yesterday's PC Gaming Show felt especially impressed by Half-Life Alyx: Levitation, as they devoted nearly eight minutes to showing an extended gameplay demonstration of the upcoming mod. The demonstration begins with the titular Alyx in a network of dark hallways filled with bloated alien sacs. She picks up a few supplies and walks slowly through the hallways, only to find a group of the iconic Headcrab creatures roaming about and taking control of nearby quarantine workers. After dispatching a few of these creatures, Alyx obtains a few more supplies and heads through a...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, June 13, 2022 6:00 PM
     Intel 4 Meteor Lake die processor cpu release roadmap 7nmIntel unveiled a Meteor Lake die earlier today at the 2022 IEEE VLSI Symposium, as reported via Tom's Hardware. The reveal was accompanied by details regarding the 14th gen Meteor Lake CPU architecture and Intel's new "Intel 4" 7nm node which promises big technical improvements to performance and efficiency. Alongside this, the company also revealed a roadmap that illustrates when we can expect to see future generations of process technologies and CPUs. It's clear that Intel is trying to compete against AMD in a big way with this announcement. Just last week, AMD revealed its own roadmap for Zen 4 and Zen 5 CPUs, along with some teases for what we can expect in the future. Regardless of whether you prefer Intel or AMD, it's clear that both companies have plans for consistent, large performance gains gen-over-gen for the next few years. Meteor Lake will mark the next big stride for Intel.   Say hello to the Intel 4 node With Meteor Lake, Intel wi...

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, June 13, 2022 6:00 PM
     One of the Shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the Maka Rah Shrine or the Steady Thy Heart. This shrine requires Link to overcome various puzzles and obstacles and then defeat a few Guardian Scouts to complete the shrine. This shrine may seem intimidating and confusing, but it is fairly […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, June 13, 2022 5:00 PM
     Diablo Immortal makes it easy for players to keep fighting hordes of enemies in-game. When starting in Diablo Immortal, players will have less HP to work with early in the game, so HP or Hit Points management is an essential part of gameplay. Unless you use one of the more tanky classes, such as the […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, June 13, 2022 4:00 PM
     Loba is finally here, but fans can not play the loot-centric Legend for now. Fans have speculated about the Diamonds in Snow Event as a teaser for an upcoming Legend in Apex Legends Mobile. Theories on who the new Legend will be can be put to rest now – Loba is indeed the newest addition […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, June 13, 2022 3:00 PM
     Like with tools, Minecraft players will need weapons to survive in the game. Without any weapons, the player is vulnerable to attacks from hostile mobs, which may result in unintended deaths. Weapons are the core of a player's survival in Minecraft and are designed to provide players with the means to defend themselves from harm. […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, June 13, 2022 2:02 PM
    

Everything Revealed at Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022

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Pivotal Gamers Monday, June 13, 2022 5:40 PM
     Hello fellow gamers. We have another great giveaway from MMOHuts for Fractured Online. Let's hear them out. We've partnered with gamigo and Dynamight Studios to welcome players to the closed beta of Fractured Online! Fractured Online is a dynamic, open-world sandbox MMORPG, where you define your own destiny. The unique knowledge and talent system allows skills to be discovered, learned...

Pivotal Gamers Monday, June 13, 2022 4:00 PM
     Hello fellow gamers. Giveaway.su holds a new giveaway for Hidden Ghost Town 2. This is what they say. Hurry up! We have loaded 2000 "Hidden Ghost Town 2" Steam keys to our website! According to statistics all keys will be gone in several hours, so don't delay getting it, bro. Steam level 1 is required to get the key from this giveaway. A few words about Hidden Ghost Town 2 Find t...

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Kotaku Monday, June 13, 2022 1:35 PM
    

"These aren't just backdrops," Bethesda's Todd Howard told game journalists while pointing to a mountain range off in the distance during an E3 2011 demo for The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim. "You can go up to the top of that mountain." That line and the promise behind it is infamous now, memed throughout thousands of Reddit…

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Kotaku Monday, June 13, 2022 1:10 PM
    

Although One Piece is going on a month-long hiatus, its creator managed to squeeze in a nice Pride Month surprise for readers in his latest chapter.

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Kotaku Monday, June 13, 2022 12:00 PM
    

Billy Kametz, a voice actor who worked on popular anime and games such as Attack on Titan and Fire Emblem: Three Houses, passed away last week after losing his battle to stage IV colon cancer, according to an obituary posted over the weekend. He was 35 years old.

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PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 12:56 PM
     Warhammer 40K: Darktide adds to Vermintide's meaty combat formula

One of the first things to learn about living in Warhammer 40k: Darktide's dangerous hive undercity is that a chainsword works whether or not it's switched on. Without powering it on, you can use it as a perfectly good cudgel that can also help with pushing back hordes of the Chaos-touched. At the press of a button, however, it'll chew through armour and bone with an upsettingly satisfying ease. That's the mode you'll want for one-on-one encounters with Hive Tertium's more dangerous elites.

Developer Fatshark brought Darktide to Summer Game Fest Play Days in Los Angeles, and I played two sessions, and the experience left me excited. Darktide is dripping with grimdark atmosphere, but this is more than a 40K-flavoured reskin of Vermintide 2. The new theme has driven a new focus on firearms and ranged combat, but Fatshark's managed to pull this off without sacrificing the frantic, in-your-face meatiness of the Vermintide games.

During my first session, I play as the zealot. She's armed with both a powerful thunder hammer and a standard-issue Imperial autogun, and while I start out favouring the new rifle, my Vermintide reflexes kick in after a few minutes and I find myself frequently switching between ranged and melee.


PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 12:44 PM
     The first Starfield bugs are turning heads – literally

Some things in life are inevitable, and Starfield bugs are right at the top of the list. Bethesda Softworks finally gave us what we've been waiting for during the Xbox Bethesda Games Showcase and presented several minutes' worth of Starfield gameplay. While we were digging into the backgrounds, planet names, and devotees of the jumping religion, one fan spotted something else: the first Starfield bug.

The first bug shows up roughly halfway through the gameplay reveal, as the camera pans out around what looks like one of the Constellation bases. If you blink you'll miss it. In fact, if you don't zoom in, you'll probably still miss it. The only indication something potentially awry is taking place is a slight shudder from the NPC model. Reddit user LotteryGamer took a closer look and saw what seems to be the NPC looking backward in the normal way, and then getting their head stuck while their body continues moving forward.

What makes this even better and gives it that usual Bethesda charm is the timing. Right as the NPC's head gets stuck in reverse, another character who's exiting the compound notices and just stares as the clip ends.

RELATED LINKS: Starfield release date, Best space games, Elder Scrolls 6 release date

PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 12:30 PM
     There's a secret trick to surviving Warzone's Semtex

Call of Duty: Warzone, with all its perks, scopes, and underbarrel attachments, has an essentially infinite number of weapons. But there's one – one particular, annoying, sticky little one – that guarantees to transform the fierce battle royale from fun to frustrating in just a couple of ticks: the Semtex stick.

As well as being massively lethal, the Semtex attaches itself to any surface it touches – if someone throws it on you, you can pretty much kiss your game goodbye, since all you're left with is the choice of either running towards the opponent to try and take them with you, or flapping around in a circle, mashing buttons to try and tear off your character's trousers. It feels like karma for Halo: Combat Evolved, and those hours laughing at the Grunts when we stuck them with plasma grenades.

Thankfully, though, a new trick has just been discovered in Warzone that can make Semtex-related instadeaths a thing of the past. All you need are a cool head, some quickfire reflexes, and a riot shield.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone loadouts, Best AR in Warzone , best guns in Warzone

PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 12:21 PM
     Lenovo unveils Legion gaming laptops packing AMD 6000 CPUs

Lenovo's next best gaming laptops are coming, and they could make for a great budget Nvidia RTX rig. The newcomers come equipped with one of the green team's best graphics cards for on-the-go gaming while boasting an AMD Ryzen 6000 CPU, a combination that should help boost fps on the portable setup.

Highlighted by Gizmochina, Lenovo's Legion R7000P and R9000P gaming laptops will feature respective AMD Ryzen 5 6600H and Ryzen 7 6800H CPUs. The latter top-end model packs Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, accompanied by lower-spec RTX 3050 and 3050 Ti variants.

Both the Legion R7000P and R9000P come equipped with 16GB RAM and a 512GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, so you won't have to worry about making any immediate gaming laptop upgrades. Each model also boasts a 165Hz 1440p display, which should pair nicely with Lenovo's chosen range of specs.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 11:36 AM
     Silent Hill

Alright, this is getting silly now. According to the Silent Hill movie director - who is apparently working on a third movie - Konami is planning a "global" Silent Hill reboot of the horror game franchise, and it's mostly thanks to the success of the Resident Evil series.

Since the cancellation of the Hideo Kojima-directed Silent Hills and its P.T. demo, rumours of a new Silent Hill game in development have continued to spread - stating that there are multiple games planned, and Layers of Fear developer Bloober Team may be handling one of them. Other than DLC for Dead by Daylight, nothing has materialised.

Adding fuel to the pyramid-shaped fire, Christophe Gans - the director of the first Silent Hill movie - explained in a French interview (thanks, ResetEra) that "the franchise is going to be relaunched in terms of videogames" and publisher Konami has "been galvanized by the success of the Resident Evil 2 and 3 reboots" to return to the world of Silent Hill.

RELATED LINKS: Upcoming PC Games, Best horror games on PC, Best survival games on PC

PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 11:19 AM
     Each Starfield background explained

Want to know which Starfield background to choose? As you create your character in this massive space game, your origin story is one of the many options you have to pick. Each background has a short bio detailing what kind of person you are and three starting Starfield skills to set you on your way.

Your Starfield background also affects how NPCs see you, from your Starfield companions to each of the many Starfield factions across the star system in this massive open-world game. Some may act friendly towards you or be reassured that a mission will be successful because of your past, while others may be more hostile if they learn about the company you used to keep.

Currently, there are 16 backgrounds that we know about, and five that we have details about. So while we continue the agonising wait for the Starfield release date, and our chance to play Starfield on Xbox Game Pass, let's dive into all of the currently revealed Starfield backgrounds and bio entries, as well as which starting skills each of them have.

RELATED LINKS: Starfield release date, Best space games, Elder Scrolls 6 release date

PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 11:13 AM
     Starfield traits guide

Want an early peek at the Starfield traits you can choose for your character? This year's Xbox and Bethesda showcase offered us a first proper look at Starfield, Bethesda's highly anticipated upcoming sci-fi RPG game. Alongside gameplay footage of space exploration and low-gravity firefights, we also got a brief glimpse at Starfield's character creator. Touted by Todd Howard as "the most flexible yet", Bethesda's latest suite of character customisation tools lets you select up to three optional traits for some added flavour.

Alongside your character's background and skills, Starfield traits offer a range of unique advantages and disadvantages, depending on which ones you pick. Choosing optional traits not only gives you the ability to influence gameplay in a variety of ways, such as granting access to additional dialogue options and determining faction allegiances, but it also provides a degree of individuality to the character you're playing.

Bethesda fans will surely recognise this type of character customisation from the studio's previous titles. As in Fallout, Starfield's optional traits are a double-edged sword: a simple stat boost from one trait will be to the detriment of another stat, whereas a discount in one shop will render another vendor entirely inaccessible. Of course, stat boosts are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the optional traits Starfield has to offer. If you've ever wanted a mortgage in space, Starfield's got you covered.

RELATED LINKS: Starfield release date, Best space games, Elder Scrolls 6 release date

PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 11:12 AM
     Scorn system requirements

Scorn system requirements are here, and the first-person horror game could give your gaming PC nightmares. While the game doesn't require the best graphics card, its creators recommend playing the twisted tale using an Nvidia RTX GPU.

According to Scorn system requirements on Steam, you're going to need at least an Nvidia GTX 1060 to run Ebb Software's grotesque FPS game. If you're looking to gaze at its gnarly visuals with higher settings enabled, the developer recommends using an RTX 2070 with 8GB VRAM.

Scorn is also ravenous when it comes to RAM, you'll need at least 8GB just to get up and running. That figure doubles to 16GB if you're abiding by Ebb Software's recommendations, something that might mean adding more memory to your gaming laptop or desktop rig. As its file size, you'll need to free up 50GB to download Scorn on Steam, which could prove tricky if you've got shooters like Call of Duty: Warzone already installed.


PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 10:35 AM
     Call of Duty dev Infinity Ward is making an open-world RPG game

Could a Call of Duty RPG game be in development? The creators of the phenomenal FPS game series, Infinity Ward, are currently finishing 2022's entry Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for release in October, but a job listing points to a possible open-world game as its next project.

With the announcement of Modern Warfare 2, Activision and Infinity Ward promise that "a new era" of Call of Duty is about to start. Aside from the new Modern Warfare and the follow-up to Warzone, the studio could have a radically different project in the works too.

A new job listing - which has since been pulled, but was saved by user Faizan Shaikh on Twitter - at Infinity Ward's Poland studio for a narrative director mentions an "unannounced triple-A project." While the Polish studio is a newer one, like Infinity Ward main it is primarily focused on the Call of Duty series and has assisted on both recent Modern Warfare games. That, and Activision's laser-like focus on the Call of Duty series, suggests that this may be a new Call of Duty game.


PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 10:53 AM
     Resident Evil 7 system requirements

With the introduction of ray tracing via a recent upgrade patch, the Resident Evil 7 system requirements now require higher specs from your gaming PC. Support for DirectX 12 is now a must, which may lead to some older systems needing an upgrade or two.

You'll now need to install Windows 11 or 10 in order to meet the updated Resident Evil 7 system requirements, in addition to making sure your rig has a compatible GPU. Thankfully, the barrier to entry isn't too high, with the Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 and AMD Radeon RX 460 make up the new minimum specs for the horror game

Those with the best graphics cards have nothing to fear from the new Resident Evil 7 system requirements, and will be able to enjoy all the scares the game has to offer with a new coat of ray tracing paint. Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 have also received the same upgrade treatment, and so you'll need the same specs listed here to run those games too.


PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 10:03 AM
     This custom mini gaming PC looks like a Fallout 4 TV

A crafty modder has created a mini gaming PC with a vintage aesthetic, and it looks like something you'd use in Fallout 4. Emulating the look of an old woodgrain TV set, the build features a repurposed Windows tablet and an ATSC TV antenna, enabling it both to act as a computer and a way to catch your favourite TV shows.

In a Reddit post, BuildsByZeek shares photos of the mini custom gaming PC in all its glory. The build even comes with a dinky woodgrain keyboard, which the modder says is a trimmed-down tablet accessory. Just like an old TV set, the box has a bunny ear antenna at the back, which feeds its USB ATSC tuner a signal.

While the Windows tablet within this mini retro rig would likely struggle with big-budget releases, it could make for a great way to play less intensive indie games or stream from services like GeForce Now. Given the PC's Fallout 4 vibes, we're eager to see what the post-apocalyptic RPG game would look like on its screen, especially since the system screams Retrofuturism.

RELATED LINKS: Fallout 4 console commands, Fallout 4 mods, Buy Fallout 4

PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 10:01 AM
     Ark 2 promises Dark Souls-like combat,

Ark 2 will feature Dark Souls-like combat and "revolutionary cross-platform modding", says developer Studio Wildcard, which revealed more of the Vin Diesel-led dinosaur survival game at Summer Games Fest.

Though we are still waiting on actual gameplay footage, Ark 2 is being billed as a third-person, melee-combat action game, specifically described by Studio Wildcard as similar to From Software's Elden Ring and Dark Souls series. Blocks, staggers, special attacks, and the ability to lock onto and track targets will form the basis of Ark 2's fighting mechanics, while movement and exploration will be more fluid – seemingly playing as Santiago, voiced and performed by the ever fast, always furious Vin Diesel, you will be able to slide, swing, free climb, and parkour around the game's alien world, suggesting something closer to Assassin's Creed or Uncharted.

You'll also be able to install mods -- affecting everything from creature designs, to weapons, and maps -- regardless of what platform you're using. Ark 2 will feature fully stackable mod support, allowing Xbox and console players to tweak and customise their game just like they were playing on PC. Sharing mods across platforms should bring the Ark community closer together than ever – and as Mr Diesel likes to remind us, it's all about family.


PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 10:40 AM
     Resident Evil 3 system requirements

Following a new upgrade patch, the Resident Evil 3 system requirements are slightly higher than when the horror game remake first released. As such, you may need to make some changes to your gaming PC if you're playing on an older version of Windows or using ageing hardware.

The biggest change to the Resident Evil 3 system requirements can be found in its minimum specs, which now require a DirectX 12 compatible graphics card and operating system. For some, this will mean you'll need to install Windows 11 or 10 on your rig, while others will need to upgrade their GPU to something at least as new as an Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 460.

However, those wanting Capcom's remake to look its very best will need to upgrade to one of the best graphics cards on the market that support ray tracing. Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 7 have also received the same upgrade treatment, and so you'll need the same specs listed here to run those games too.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 9:33 AM
     All of the Starfield guns revealed so far

Looking for details about all the shiny, space-age Starfield guns? We've finally had a chance to look at some gameplay for the upcoming RPG, and it looks like you're going to need an arsenal of sci-fi weapons on you at all times to survive across the game's 1,000 planets. Depending on the type of planet you drop on, its alien inhabitants might be the least of your concerns. If there's loot up for grabs, you might need to be cautious of piratical Starfield factions like the Crimson Fleet,who are trying to claim every precious resource they can get their mitts on.

Be sure to carefully consider your Starfield guns before exploring a new planet as you need to plan for the dangers ahead. You don't have to fight against the aliens that wander around, but it's important to come equipped with the right weapon just in case any docile creatures suddenly become aggressive.

We've only seen a tiny morsel of Starfield footage so far, but we've already spotted plenty of firearms, ranging from space punk SMGs and modded pistols, to more familiar fare like double-barrel shotguns and assault rifles. Here's everything we know about the Starfield guns so far.

RELATED LINKS: Starfield release date, Best space games, Elder Scrolls 6 release date

PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 9:00 AM
     Sonic Frontiers feels like a weird spin on Elden Ring

If you're a Sonic the Hedgehog fan, by the time you read this, it's highly likely that you have already developed a (possibly very strong) opinion about Sonic Frontiers, the upcoming open-world game starring everyone's favourite high-speed hedgehog and his pals. There's only so much we can say about the roughly 45 minutes we played at Summer Game Fest, but the bits we can talk about - and stay with me on this - sure feel like a Sonic spin on Elden Ring.

The demo opens with Sonic emerging from a portal of some kind onto a dreary, rain-swept system of cliffs and meadows, dotted with mysterious stone ruins. Sonic is instructed, in accordance with tradition, to seek out the Chaos Emerald, at which point he's free to roam - or at least, free to experience a series of onboarding tutorials that teach the fundamentals of traversal and combat.

During my session, I selected the 'fast controls' option, which Sonic Frontiers says is designed for players familiar with Sonic games. I played my fair share of Sonic 3: Sonic and Knuckles, I reason, and so obviously that'll be the scheme for me. This was a bit foolhardy, it turns out.


PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 8:19 AM
     Elden Ring update 1.05 solves a mystery about the jar village

The new Elden Ring update 1.05 is finally here, two months after the last one in April, and the patch notes reveal some welcome features - such as moving Ball Bearings to New Game Plus and a return to desktop option (finally) - but 1.05 also solves a weird mystery about Jarburg.

The Elden Ring 1.05 patch notes are full of interesting new fixes and features for the acclaimed RPG game. For PC players the most wonderful news is the addition of a direct "return to desktop" option from in-game, so you don't have to go back to the main menu before you can quit. Furthermore, most Ball Bearings - that open up new store options with the Twin Maiden Husks - will now be moved over to your New Game Plus run, so you don't have to collect them again.

There are loads of great fixes and additions but, just like with previous patches, there are hidden changes too. Players have already dug one of these, and it finally puts to rest the mystery around the road to Jarburg on the map.

RELATED LINKS: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes

PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 8:00 AM
     Minecraft heads to Lord of the Rings' Mines of Moria

Minecraft has seen its fair share of recreations. Whether it's a YouTuber making their twisted take on Tetris, or just a fan creating their very own Dark Souls game, there's no shortage of blocky takes on other bits of media. It's only natural then, to know that there's a whole host of people out there creating Lord of the Rings-inspired Minecraft builds.

While many of the builds we write about tend to be massive in scale and intricacy, this one from DesignMinion is all about the tiny details. DesignMinion posted a clip on Reddit of a new door they'd created, which is a stunning recreation of the magical door that leads to the Mines of Moria. Some scoff at the idea that it leads to a mine, while others are fairly certain it's actually a tomb. All we know for sure is that this is a stunning door.

If you're looking at it and wondering how DesignMinion did it, they offer a detailed explanation, which almost makes it sound like you're browsing the IKEA catalogue. "The line art is white concrete blocks. The stone texture was made with stone, deepslate, cyan terracotta and stone 'staircases' that escalate towards the south to make the stone grey slightly brighter."

RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods

PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 7:22 AM
     You can join Starfield religions and one can hurt you for not jumping

Starfield's religions, which you can choose from when selecting background, factions, and other traits when customising your character, include an obscure sect which forces you to repeatedly grav jump or risk losing health.

Bethesda's Summer Games Fest presentation didn't focus much on Starfield's religions, but a closer look at the open-world game's extended character customisation trailer reveals that you have several options when initially selecting a faith, each providing both gameplay benefits and disadvantages.

'Serpent's Embrace' is the one that caught our eye. If you decide your character is going to be a follower of 'The Great Serpent', it means they have some sort of uncontrollable impulse to jump – if while navigating one of the game's 1,000 planets you continually use your boosters to grav jump, it will give you a temporary boost to health and endurance, but neglect to jump and the Serpent will be displeased, punishing you by lowering your key stats accordingly. Imagine being at a nightclub, and feeling like you have to bounce up and down to 'Mr Brightside' or everyone will think you're a killjoy. It's a bit like that, but in space.

RELATED LINKS: Starfield release date, Best space games, Elder Scrolls 6 release date

PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 7:14 AM
     Goat Simulator 3 system requirements

Goat Simulator 3 system requirements aren't ridiculous, but you'll want to revamp your rig's RAM to cause chaos at recommended settings. The slapstick sandbox comedy game's specs might also put older gaming PC builds to the test, especially if you haven't upgraded your graphics card in a while.

According to Coffee Stain's Goat Simulator 3 system requirements, you'll need a GPU on par with the Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti to boot into the bonkers open-world game. If you'd rather play the game with higher settings, the developer recommends using a GTX 1070 – a card that wields 8GB VRAM.

In terms of memory, your gaming PC will need at least 8GB to run Goat Simulator 3, but you'll need 16GB to enjoy the game at its best. While Coffee Stain's recommendations are noticeably lofty, they're also a testament to the fact that modern games require more RAM than ever before, especially if they contain a particularly large open world. So, you might want to consider getting ahead of the curve by investing in the best gaming RAM, as upcoming blockbusters like Starfield will likely need it.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 10:40 AM
     Resident Evil 2 system requirements

The Resident Evil 2 system requirements have undergone some changes since the horror game remake shambled its way on to gaming PCs back in 2019. This is due to an upgrade patch that introduces ray tracing and several other features but also axes support for DirectX 11, leading to a slight bump up in the minimum specs.

Now, the Resident Evil 2 system requirements demand you install Windows 11 or 10 in addition to equipping your rig with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 460 GPU or newer. However, you'll need one of the best graphics cards on hand to enjoy the game's ray tracing options.

Thankfully, there are no other differences lurking within the refreshed Resident Evil 2 system requirements, meaning most people shouldn't even notice these behind the scenes changes. Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 7 have also received the same upgrade treatment, and so you'll need the same specs listed here to run those games too.

RELATED LINKS: Resident Evil 2 review, Resident Evil 2 system requirements, Resident Evil 2 Tyrant

PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 6:59 AM
     Intel Raptor Lake could offer 50% performance uplift over 12th gen

Alder Lake processors may rank among the best gaming CPUs you can buy today, but their time in the spotlight is almost over, as the Raptor Lake release date is just around the corner. Now, with the launch of the company's soon-to-be best gaming CPUs drawing ever closer, new details have emerged on the kind of performance and specs we can expect from the second generation LGA 1700 chips.

New specification and benchmark data on the Alder Lake successor arrives courtesy of SiSoftware, giving us our first in-depth look at a high-end Raptor Lake flagship processor, the Core i9 13900 (via Videocardz). The CPU features eight performance and 16 efficiency cores, 24 in total and 8 more than its predecessor, the i9 12900. Additionally, the chip's L3 cache is 20% larger and supports DDR5 gaming RAM up to 5,600MHz (up from 4,800 on 12th Gen).

These Raptor Lake i9 13900 specs translate into a 33-50% performance improvement in ALU/FPU tests in the SiSoftware Sandra benchmarking software, versus its Alder Lake predecessor. Meanwhile, other vectorised/SIMD tests netted 5-8% gains.

RELATED LINKS: Arc Alchemist GPUs - everything we know, Raptor Lake CPUs - everything we know, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 6:35 AM
     Diablo 4 DLC includes cosmetics and

In a surprising turn of events, the eagerly-anticipated RPG game Diablo 4 had a big showing and a Necromancer gameplay reveal at the Xbox showcase - and along with that, the first details on Diablo 4 DLC were revealed, which is "anchored" around cosmetic microtransactions and "full story-driven expansions."

Just before Summer Game Fest, a job listing for Blizzard confirmed that Diablo 4 would have an in-game store - which the publisher calls "a key component of Diablo 4's seasonal content strategy." At the time, though, we could only guess what would actually be in the store, but a number of fans had concerns over microtransactions - especially as Diablo Immortal loot boxes possibly got the game banned from release in some countries.

These concerns were spotted by Diablo general manager Rod Fergusson, who took to Twitter to confirm that Diablo 4 and Diablo Immortal are two very different games, with different DLC strategies. Fergusson states that Diablo 4 is "a full-price game" built expressly for PC and consoles, with support planned "for years to come."

RELATED LINKS: Diablo 4 release date, Diablo 4 gameplay, Diablo 4 classes

PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 6:26 AM
     Genshin Impact Heizou team – the best team comp

So, you want to know the best Heizou team in Genshin Impact? The next new Genshin Impact character may not have a confirmed release date yet, but the current rumour suggests the Heizou banner may drop as part of Genshin Impact 2.8. Details about Heizou's kit have leaked online via Honey Hunter World, so this means we can engage in some good old fashioned theory crafting.

We've already taken a stab at the best Heizou build in terms of artifacts, but figuring out the best Genshin Impact Heizou team is also important. Early indications suggest he's more than capable of taking on a main DPS role, which is surprising considering he's also rumoured to be a catalyst user - Genshin's version of a magic class.

The very best Heizou team makes full use of top tier Genshin Impact characters, as well as new characters recently released to the anime game. There are also some very solid options for free-to-play players as well, and we recommend you read on for everything you need to know about putting together an awesome Heizou team. Remember, this is subject to change as he's not out yet, and his final abilities have not been confirmed.

RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact 2.8 release date, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Monday, June 13, 2022 7:09 AM
     Starfield brings back The Elder Scrolls: Daggerfall's mortgages

Bethesda's open-world, space RPG Starfield will allow you to get a mortgage, harking back to the debt-ridden days of The Elder Scrolls: Dagger – or more recently, Animal Crossing.

Summer Games Fest has given us a lot of tantalising new details about Starfield. It will have 1000 planets you can freely explore. You can customise your ship and have dogfights. There's a photo mode, to capture the universe in all its glory. But what Bethesda didn't mention – but that you can spot, if you pay eagle-eyed attention to the trailer for the game's character creation screen – is that when you select your background trait, one of the options, 'starter home', lumps you with a 50,000 credit mortgage. Wow! Space debt!

Of course, you get something nice for your money – 'a small house on a peaceful little moon', according to the in-game description. But you'll owe it all to the frankly sinister-sounding 'GalBank'. We can only speculate what happens if you don't make your payments, although 'Space Bank Manager' does sound like it would make for a pretty good boss fight.

RELATED LINKS: Starfield release date, Best space games, Elder Scrolls 6 release date

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 13, 2022 12:26 PM
    

Abib the troubadour killed an ancient evil spirit by throwing his knife at it. Tinyfolks is not a "story generator" sort of game, but that fight removed any doubt that it was excellent.

There's no shortage of dungeon-ish turn based combat games, nor of those made of all the usual fantasy archetypes, nor of pixelly low-fi games with bleepy bloopy music. Nor again are we likely to run short of games that combine some or all of the above. But like a good meal, combining even the most common ingredients in just the right way can make them delicious.

It doesn't matter that you're a monarch ousted by evil forces, now set on reclaiming your land within 45 days by fighting tonnes of monsters until your team is tough enough to kill the big nasty. What matters is that you'll have a great time doing it.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 13, 2022 12:07 PM
    

Steam Next Fest has launched with, among 1000-plus indie demos, a playable slice of SCP: Secret Files. It's the latest in a line of games based on the SCP Foundation wiki, a collection of mainly horror-focused stories and faux-reports around a shadowy cleanup organisation and the weird, nature-defying shit they capture and cover up. Judging so far, it's also shaping up to be perhaps the most complete attempt at an SCP game yet.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 13, 2022 11:31 AM
    

Online sci-fi RPG Fallout 76 is revisiting a not-so-beloved setting from predecessor Fallout 3 this September when the free Expeditions: The Pitt update launches from its silo. It'll be the first time players have been able to venture beyond the borders of Fallout 76's Appalachia region. Go downtown with the trailer below for more info.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 13, 2022 11:08 AM
    

Starfield is the next big new game from Bethesda Game Studios, and it's a pretty big deal because they haven't made something that isn't a Fallout game or an Elder Scrolls game in like... ever. So everyone was pretty excited to see what this new space RPG holds at the Xbox & Bethesda Showcase stream this weekend. And, sure enough, we actually got a pretty big eyeful of it.

Now, keep in mind that this game is set in outer space, the vast expanse and wonders of which we cannot ken. You could do any cool, awe-inspiring thing you want with space. Crystal waterfalls that flow backwards into the sky. Aurora borealis-like lights but so low down they whip along at ground level. Deserts of hot-pink dust sprouting deep blue rock spires. Destiny 2 has some cool planets, for example. Imagine my confusion, then, when the footage of Bethesda's brand new IP made it look like they've accidentally done Fallout or Elder Scrolls again.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 13, 2022 11:05 AM
    

My favourite spot in Berband's colourful night city is a tiny quiet backalley bar at a hole in a wall, and my first task in Nivalis will be attempting to recapture that mood. Nivalis is a slice-of-life sim set in the same cyberpunk city as hovercar courier game Cloudpunk, where we'll get to run bars and restaurants, grow ingredients, fish, make friends, and maybe even find love. So like a cyberpunk Stardew Valley? Have a look in the new trailer.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 13, 2022 10:32 AM
    

We finally glimpsed our first look at some in-game footage from interstellar RPG Starfield at yesterday's Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, and it had the feel of a less retro Fallout 4. Everyone knows that the true heart of any RPG is the character creation screen though. It's just science. Speaking of which, Starfield's character creation menus are modelling themselves on some real-life science, namely molecular biology. That's cool, I think.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 13, 2022 9:44 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. NotE3 was in full swing this weekend but wasn't the only gawp-o-rama around, with Screenshot Saturday still giving looks at birds, a goth Deus Ex, and a vision of an open-world Sonic the Hedgehog chillout.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 13, 2022 8:17 AM
    

The Wholesome Direct showcase had a whole lotta games once again, but one that really stood out to me was Paper Trail, because it looked and felt quite different. I've already elaborated on the key wholesome themes this year being witches and plants, and Paper Trail is neither of those. It is origami and puzzles. There's a very cool free demo out now too, so you can see for yourself.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 13, 2022 7:25 AM
    

Hundreds of demos for upcoming indie games of all kinds will flood onto PC today when June's Steam Next Fest kicks off at 6pm BST. I've already downloaded a smattering of them in advance and my hard drive is positively creaking. Check out a slice of what demos are up for download in the trailer below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 13, 2022 7:14 AM
    

Self-styled retro Thief-like FPS Gloomwood is stealthing its way into Steam Early Access on August 16th, an announcement that snuck in as part of last night's PC Gaming Show. See, it's like Thief but has guns. Oh, and Resident Evil 4's inventory Tetris, which is possibly the best inventory system ever invented. Witness for yourself in the trailer below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 13, 2022 6:20 AM
    

The PC Gaming Show 2022 has been and gone, and everyone at the RPS treehouse is now absolutely exhausted. 43 trailers. 43! A ludicrous amount of work for a Sunday evening. But happily for you, we've put together an exhaustive (oh, so exhaustive) list of everything that was announced, featured, or otherwise hinted at throughout the entire show, just in case you missed anything. Read on for every new trailer and announcement from the PC Gaming Show.

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Twinfinite Monday, June 13, 2022 1:15 PM
     Bandai Namco just released another character trailer of its upcoming fighting game JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R.

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     Mario Strikers: Battle League is an intensely competitive game and learning all about the gear system will give you the upper hand.

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     Sisters in war.

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Siliconera Monday, June 13, 2022 1:30 PM
    

Street Fighter 6 World Tour Mode

In an interview with IGN, Capcom Director Takayuki Nakayama and Street Fighter 6 Producer Shuhei Matsumoto shared more information about what players can expect in the next iteration in the franchise. This included elaboration on the World Tour Mode that will appear in Street Fighter 6. Essentially, that mode alone would be big enough to be its own game. [Thanks, IGN!]

This is what Director Nakayama had to say about the World Tour Mode in Street Fighter 6:

World Tour Mode isn't a bonus mode at all. In fact, it has about as much content as a single game, and we really put a lot of effort into it. So with the Fighting Ground, Battle Hub, and World Tour mode it's like a game that has three titles bundled into one. It's been a lot of work for the producers!

The developers also mentioned that the first stage of the World Tour Mode will take place in Metro City, a location that appeared in Final Fight. Information about other stages will appear in future updates about Street Fighter 6, according to Director Nakayama.

While Luke may appear to be the protagonist of Street Fighter 6, players will take that role in the title's World Tour Mode. People will be able to "carve out their own legend" according to the official website. Nakayama did not confirm that major characters from Street Fighter will appear in this game mode. That said, more information detailing the mode will be announced in the future.

Street Fighter 6 is in development for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. It will launch in 2023.

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Siliconera Monday, June 13, 2022 1:00 PM
    

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Will Also Be on the PS4 and PS5

There are more details about where people will be able to play Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo's next game. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will show up on the PS4 and PS5. When it was first announced during the 2022 Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, only the Xbox One, Xbox Serie X, and PC versions were confirmed.

The official announcement also confirmed details about how PC owners can buy Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. It won't only be on the Windows Store. Folks will also be able to find it on Steam.

The official press release also offered insight into who is making the game and players control. Folks are a nameless soldier fighting demons during the Han Dynasty. People will need to use Five Phases battle styles to take down supernatural foes and survive.  Fumihiko Yasuda, who worked on Nioh, Nioh 2, and the Ninja Gaiden series is its producer. So is Masaaki Yamagiwa, who worked on games like Bloodborne and some Sonic the Hedgehog entries.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will come to the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2023. The PC version will be available via the Windows Store and Steam. It will also be a day-one Xbox Game Pass title.

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Siliconera Monday, June 13, 2022 12:30 PM
    

The latest JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R stars Joseph Joestar's mother Lisa Lisa and shows how she fights

Another JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R character trailer is here, and this time it shows Lisa Lisa. She's one of the folks who appears in the second part of the series, Battle Tendency. (Though there is a brief cameo for her in Phantom Blood as well.) She's George Joestar II's wife and Joseph Joestar's mother.

As the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure entries she appears in came up before Stands appear, she instead uses Ripple techniques. She conducts the power through her scarf, which you can see happen at multiple times throughout the trailer.

In case you missed some of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R character trailers that showed up before, here's the list of ones out right now.

As for the demo, its only playable characters will be DIO, Jonathan, Jotaro, and Jolyne Cujoh.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R will appear on September 2, 2022. It will be available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The PS4 and PS5 demo will be available to play June 16-22, 2022.

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Siliconera Monday, June 13, 2022 12:00 PM
    

2 Splatoon 3 Splatling Weapons Shown

Lots of weapons will return in Splatoon 3, and the latest details look at the Heavy Splatling and Hydra Splatling. These are two of the heavier weapons in-game. Each one needs to be charged, then shot, to unleash its full potential. The new details show how they'll look in this entry and offer details about their appearance.

First, here's the Heavy Splatling. It appeared in every Splatoon installment as a weapon so far.

Next, here's the Hydra Splatling in Splatoon 3. Like the Heavy Splatling, it showed up in the two previous games too.

Nintendo's gradually been going over various Splatoon 3 weapons again on Twitter. We saw the Classic Squiffer, E-liter 4k, and Splat Charger first. Then, the Dynamo and Splat Rollers came back. The Explosher and Tri-Slosher showed up after that.

Splatoon 3 will debut on the Nintendo Switch on September 9, 2022.

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Siliconera Monday, June 13, 2022 11:30 AM
    

Good Smile Company shared details about the Spy x Family Loid and Anya Forger Nendoroids ahead of pre-orders opening

People will soon be able to place Spy x Family Nendoroid pre-orders for the Loid and Anya Forger figures. Good Smile Company announced people can call dibs on them on June 14, 2022. It also shared an array of initial photos showing the sorts of face plates and accessories that will come with each one.

Each of these Nendoroids will come with three face plates. Loid will have a standard, serious one, one in which he attempts an innocent smile, and a third in which he's frustrated. Anya has a smiling face, a smug face, and a surprised one. Loid will come with an additional hair part and his gun. Anya will have her Chimera plush to hold.

Here's a closer look at the official Good Smile Company photos of the Anya and Loid Spy x Family Nendoroids.
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There's only one member of the family not shown here. That's Yor Forger. Her Nendoroid is still in development. However, concept art appeared for it back in May 2022.

The Spy x Family Nendoroid pre-orders will open Loid and Anya Forger will open on June 14, 2022. The Spy x Family anime is available on Crunchyroll, while Viz Media handles the manga localization.

Image Source: Good Smile Company's Kahotan

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Siliconera Monday, June 13, 2022 11:00 AM
    

Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can test out Stardew Valley for free in Europe and Japan, as it is the latest Game Trial title.

Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Europe and Japan can now play Stardew Valley for free. Starting on June 13, 2022, it is the official free game trial title. This means people have access to the full game for a week. They can make save files and take advantage of all features, like multiplayer. If they purchase the full game after the trial, they can pick up right where they left off.

As a reminder, Stardew Valley is the million-seller by Eric "Concerned Ape" Barone. People can farm, build relationships with people in town, and fight monsters in its mine. Over the years, free updates appeared to add new content like extra activities and multiplayer.

When it comes to the future of Stardew Valley, Concerned Ape didn't rule out another update. He suggested that he may never close the book on the game and a 1.6 patch could appear. At the moment, the mobile 1.5 update is in development.

Stardew Valley is available for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, PC, and mobile devices. The Stardew Valley free game trial will last until June 19, 2022 in Europe and Japan. There's no word yet if the free trial will eventually extend to North America as well.

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Siliconera Monday, June 13, 2022 10:30 AM
    

sanrio popularity poll 2022

Sanrio announced its Sanrio character popularity poll for 2022, with Cinnamoroll taking the top spot. While the Tweet only showed the top three characters in Japan, the website shows the placings for 80 characters. In total, there were 26,467,259 votes. Merchandise of the top characters will appear in the future.

In Japan, the top ten Sanrio characters for 2022 are:

  1. Cinnamoroll
  2. Pompompurin
  3. Kuromi
  4. Pochacco
  5. My Melody
  6. Hello Kitty
  7. Little Twin Stars
  8. Hangyodon
  9. Cogimyun
  10. Tuxedo Sam

The top three mascots also appear several times in the placings for other territories. Mascots popular enough to place in the top three in other countries include Yoshikitty, Aggretsuko, and Gudetama. As well, the top ten of 2022 is more or less the same list from 2021. A main difference is that Hangyodon took Show By Rock's spot, and Kuromi managed to beat out Pochacco for a spot in the top three.

Sanrio will release merchandise and downloadable Simeji of the most popular characters. You will be able to download the Simeji for a limited time until July 3, 2022. From September 2022, it will release an atari kuji in stores such as 7-11, and it will cost 680 JPY per spin. Goods include pouches and finger puppets. As well, Sanrio will release scales featuring characters who placed within the top ten.

The top ten characters from the 2022 Sanrio popularity poll will appear on upcoming commemorative merchandise.

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Siliconera Monday, June 13, 2022 10:00 AM
    

Atlus' latest press release noted Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal are heading to the PS5 and Steam as well.

Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal PS5 and Steam releases are also on the way. During the 2022 Xbox and Bethesda Games Show stream, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows Game Store PC ports of the RPGs were announced. However, it was later noted that the Steam storefront will offer it and PS5 ports will appear. [Thanks, IGN and Eurogamer!]

As a reminder, the PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC will mark the non-handheld debut of Persona 3 Portable. This is the updated version of the original game that allows people to choose between a male or female protagonist. Each one has different Social Links. It previously only appeared on the PlayStation Portable.

Persona 4 Golden already appeared on Steam before. The game ended up coming to PCs via Steam in June 2020. The PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X releases mark the first time Persona 4 appeared on a console since its PS2 debut.

As for Persona 5 Royal, it was initially a PS4 exclusive ahead of these PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC releases. It's the updated version of the RPG that adds an additional semester and new characters like Kasumi Yoshizawa and Takuto Maruki.

Persona 5 Royal will be the first of the games to appear, and it will show up on the Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows Game Store on October 21, 2022.

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Siliconera Monday, June 13, 2022 9:30 AM
    

Square Enix MMORPG Fantasy Earth Zero

Square Enix will close the Japanese server for Fantasy Earth Zero on September 28, 2022. The MMORPG will have lasted for over fifteen years by the time of its shutdown.

Square Enix initially launched the online game in 2006 in Japan as Fantasy Earth ~The Ring of Dominion~, a paid game with monthly subscription payments. Gamepot relaunched the online title as a free-to-play game titled Fantasy Earth Zero later in the same year. The latter launch proved to be more successful, and it reached one million players in 2011.

Zero also appeared briefly in North America in May 2010. However, it did not last a year, as Gamepot shut it down in March 2011. The online game operator later transferred the game's management to Square Enix in 2015.

The PC MMORPG also lasted longer than its mobile successor. Square Enix launched Fantasy Earth Genesis for iOS and Android devices in September 2018. However, it only lasted one and a half years, as the company shut down Genesis in March 2020.

Fantasy Earth Zero is also known for featuring crossover content from other franchises. Besides the in-house Bravely Default, Square Enix included content from anime titles like Fate/Zero. The company also worked with Nihon Falcom to add outfits modeled after Trails series characters.

Fantasy Earth Zero is available for Windows PCs in Japan until September 28, 2022.

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Siliconera Monday, June 13, 2022 9:00 AM
    

Anonymous Code has gone gold

Anonymous Code has gone gold and is primed to release in Japan in late July 2022. Mages' Science Adventure series Twitter account posted a deciphered version of a cryptic message that it previously uploaded on June 10, 2022. The binary code in the previous tweet meant "It has gone gold." The deciphered Japanese text in the image reads "After 7 years of development time, it is finally completed. Will you save the situation?"

In addition, Mages also uploaded a new video featuring Shoya Chiba, the Japanese voice actor of the protagonist Pollon. Chiba confirmed in the video that he had completed recording his voices for the title.

The first announcement for Anonymous Code appeared in 2015. The visual novel will utilize its game save data to determine its story branches in lieu of conversation responses. Mages had planned to release the game on the PS4, PS Vita, and Switch at one point. However, it canceled the PlayStation Vita version in 2020.

Anonymous;Code will appear as the latest entry in the Science Adventure series. Mages had previously released Chaos;HeadSteins;Gate, and Robotics;Notes as part of the series. In a 2020 interview with Famitsu, Mages president Chiyomaru Shikura expressed his interest in creating a series crossover title after Anonymous;Code came out.

Anonymous;Code will be available for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in Japan on July 28. 2022.

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Siliconera Monday, June 13, 2022 8:00 AM
    

gudetama eggcellent adventure

Netflix announced it's producing Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure, a show that mixes live-action with CG. It will feature Gudetama on a journey to find its mother. Shakipiyo, a chick, will join Gudetama on the search. It will start streaming sometime in 2022.

The short trailer teases how the animation will look for Gudetama, though not much else appears. It is still unclear how long each episode will be, as well as how many episodes Netflix will release at once. Shakipiyo, as well as any other characters, do not appear in the teaser trailer.

You can watch the Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure teaser trailer here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-38X9NHvHxU
 
Gudetama is a lethargic egg and is one of Sanrio's mascot characters. No matter how someone cooks him, he remains lazy and uncaring due to a lack of motivation. Aside from merchandise such as stationery and clothing, Gudetama is also the star of several animated shorts.

Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure will be one of Netflix's upcoming animated series appearing later this year. Over the past few days, it revealed that shows such as Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Castlevania: Nocturne, Uncle from Another World, and Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre are in development. They are in development, but ones with an announced release window will come out in 2022.

Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure will come out on Netflix worldwide in 2022.

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     Barbara, the Deaconess of the Church of Favonius and the shining idol of Mondstadt, is adored by the folks of the City of Freedom. She can put people in a better mood, not just by her healing powers but also with her songs and positive energy. Barbara is known to have access to miraculous healing […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, June 13, 2022 11:00 AM
     It would not be a FromSoftware game without dragons, and Elden Ring is no exception. Dragonlord Placidusax is one epic and intimidating dragon name. Once an Elden Lord, now the mighty dragon is an injured and broken version of his former glory. Like most dragons, Dragonlord Placidusax uses a combination of melee and lightning attacks, […]

WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Monday, June 13, 2022 9:49 AM
     The world's foremost socially distancing testicle surgeon is back to ensure there will never be any Nazi offspring. Yes, it's Sniper Elite 5, a double-A series that has, over the years, somehow managed to sneak its way into my heart. Although they may be janky, there's a charm and sense of fun to the Sniper Elite series that makes it hugely endearing. And having absorbed even more of the Hitman vibe, Sniper Elite 5 is, in many ways, the best one yet. But there are a few badly aimed shots, too. So grab a rifle, zero in the scope, take a deep breath and....grab a cup of coffee. And put the rifle back down, you'll take someone's testicles out with that thing. Yeesh.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, June 13, 2022 10:27 AM
    

Starfield: Why We're Excited and Skeptical

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, June 13, 2022 10:09 AM
    

An upcoming dark fantasy action game from Masaaki Yamagiwa, the producer of Bloodborne

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, June 13, 2022 9:14 AM
    

Players control a handful of survivors to face off against vampires

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, June 13, 2022 8:46 AM
    

The publisher also revealed the final class, the Necromancer

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, June 13, 2022 8:21 AM
    

The video showcased planet exploration, ship customization, and more

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