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PCGamesN Saturday, July 2, 2022 1:54 PM
     Stardew Valley mod overhauls critters and animals

If you've played one game for a long time, you'll know that things can become a bit over-familiar, which is why it's nice to see projects like the Aquarium and Terrarium Project Stardew Valley mod, which overhauls all the various critters and other incidental animals dotted around the farming game's landscape.

The Aquarium/Terrarium Project isn't just one mod, in fact - it's a collection of several mods created by Stardew Valley fan StarAmy, aimed at overhauling all the various creatures and critters that make up the life game's ecosystem. So far, they have created five separate mods that include reskins for a whole variety of animals.

In addition, they have also been working on a makeover for Stardew Valley's fish tanks that polishes their design up slightly, as well as including the option to completely transform them from aquariums into terrariums. This gets rid of the water effect and allows you to store the likes of rodents, birds, insects, and reptiles into the exhibits. Another mod in the collection enables a selection of flowers and other small items to be placed into the tanks for added decoration.

RELATED LINKS: Stardew Valley multiplayer, Stardew Valley realism, The best Stardew Valley mods

PCGamesN Saturday, July 2, 2022 12:57 PM
     There's a Sonic Frontiers fishing game with Big the Cat

We still don't know the Sonic Frontiers release date but we now know two far more important facts about the first Sonic the Hedgehog open-world game - there's a Sonic Frontiers fishing minigame, and Big the Cat is leading it. It's a game of the year contender now.

If there's one thing fans of the Sonic platform game series constantly complain about, it's that there hasn't been a fishing minigame in the games since 1998's Sonic Adventure. Poor fisherman Big the Cat hasn't really been in the series either since 2003's Sonic Heroes, which featured an upsetting lack of fishing.

Well, that's apparently set to change, as the latest issue of Game Informer confirms that not only does Big the Cat and his frog pal Froggy feature in Sonic Frontiers, but there's a fishing minigame too. According to the article, spotted by (sigh) @regularpanties on Twitter,


PCGamesN Saturday, July 2, 2022 12:37 PM
     Genshin Impact Heizou banner release date and abilities

Want to know more about the Heizou banner release date in Genshin Impact? Shikanoin Heizou is one of the new Genshin Impact characters coming in the Genshin Impact 2.8 update after the Inazuman detective was officially announced via the Genshin Impact Twitter account.

As of the 2.8 special program showcase, we now know when the Genshin Impact Heizou banner release date will be. There are also several in-game references to Heizou that can tell us more about his character - a few others have something to say about Heizou, and it's not all positive.

Heizou is an Anamo character, and the RPG game's first melee Catalyst user. Dataminer Dimbreath has previously reported finding some in-game avatar data for him, too. Read up on everything else we know about Genshin Impact's Shikanoin Heizou.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, July 2, 2022 12:37 PM
     Genshin Impact 2.8 release date, livestream, and banners

Want to know when the Genshin Impact 2.8 release date is? Despite the 2.7 update delay that disrupted Hoyoverse's usual six week development cycle for the anime game, the studio has already announced the release date for the next major update.

This is still subject to change, of course, but for now rest assured that the Genshin Impact 2.8 release date has been set. Current rumours suggest we'll get a new Genshin Impact character, but there will also be new Genshin Impact events and other new content to work through as well. From events, to banners, and whatever else we've managed to discover, here's everything we know about Genshin Impact 2.8, including the release date.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, July 2, 2022 1:24 PM
     Vitaath arrives in Diablo Immortal, and players aren't ready

There's a new Diablo Immortal boss in town, and her high CR prerequisite has a lot of the RPG game's players questioning when they'll be ready to take newcomer Vitaath on. The Helliquary is a raid system that functions as part of the endgame to the Diablo Immortal leveling process. Previously, players have been taking on Lassal the Flame-spun, but there's quite a jump in recommended combat rating to tackle the new demon.

Vitaath, the Shivering Death arrived in Diablo Immortal on July 2, and some of the game's most hardcore players have already begun taking her down. However, even some of the fantasy game's better-geared players are balking at the recommended ratings for her higher-tier encounters.

CR, or combat rating, is one of Diablo Immortal's most important stats and essentially shows at a glance how strong your character is. For comparison, Lassal's first fight has a fairly reasonable recommended CR of 420, which players should be able to reach around the time they unlock access to the fight. For Lassal's second difficulty, a much higher CR of 1,250 is recommended, while the third tier recommends 1,640 CR.

RELATED LINKS: Diablo Immortal tier list, Diablo Immortal system requirements, Best Diablo Immortal builds

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, July 2, 2022 7:00 PM
    

Ubisoft are switching off online services for several older singleplayer games, including Anno 2070, Far Cry 3, Prince Of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, and Splinter Cell: Blacklist. For several of those games, that means that as of September 1st, "the installation and access to DLC will be unavailable," according to an Ubisoft support page.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:19 PM
    

I can't tell you how much I'd prefer to ignore brandter, in which corporate Twitter accounts pretend to be people with terrible senses of humour. Alas, in this instance I cannot. Yesterday EA tweeted a terrible meme and related it to single-player games, and in the process drew the ire of several current and former game developers at studios owned by EA.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, July 2, 2022 5:14 PM
    

Final Fantasy 14's next patch, 6.2, is scheduled to launch in late August. Among its many additions will be a new "Island Sanctuary", a personal island where players can gather materials, build facilities and look after creatures. It sounds like a slice of Stardew.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, July 2, 2022 4:24 PM
    

You can once again buy the fan-created ScummVM release of 1997's Blade Runner adventure game via GOG. The fan version was removed from the store a little over a week ago when Nightdive Studios released their own Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition, then swiftly bundled together with that remaster when people complained.

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Twinfinite Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:58 PM
     Third-party developers had juicy news and a release to share about Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, including airports and an aircraft.

Twinfinite Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:46 PM
     The famous detective of Inazuma makes his debut in Genshin Impact Version 2.8.

Twinfinite Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:43 PM
     A Wordle a day keeps the... word doctor away?

Twinfinite Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:14 PM
     Atlus released one of its daily trailers of the upcoming JRPG Soul Hackers 2, focusing on one of the demons that will be featured in the game.

Twinfinite Saturday, July 2, 2022 4:19 PM
     Sekai Project just hosted its panel at anime expo, and had a lot of visual novel news for fans of the genre.

Twinfinite Saturday, July 2, 2022 1:46 PM
     Today Aquaplus and Shiravune released a new trailer of the upcoming Utawarerumono JRPG Monochrome Mobius: Toki no Taika.

Twinfinite Saturday, July 2, 2022 12:57 PM
     Following the reveal of Genshin Impact version 2.8 "Summer Fantasia," HoYoverse presented the first gameplay alongside more information.

Siliconera Saturday, July 2, 2022 7:00 PM
    

VShojo Nyatasha Nyanners and Veibae Pop Up Parade Figures Shown

It turns out Good Smile Company brought three VShojo figures to Anime Expo 2022. It showed off an unpainted prototype of the Nyatasha Nyanners Pop Up Parade figure and confirmed Veibae would also appear in that lineup. Previously, it showed off an Ironmouse Nendoroid at the event.

First, here's how the Nyatasha Nyanners Pop Up Parade figure will look. She's wearing a different outfit than she does for her Nendoroid. This one is a shorter dress with ruffles and a bow. Her hair will also be in pigtails for this figure, rather than down like in the other figure.

Only a concept art image for the Veibae Pop Up Parade figure appeared. Her horns and tail will both be visible for hers, based on the initial teaser image. As this isn't the exact recreation of how the image will look, it is unknown what pose Good Smile Company will use.

The VShojo Nyatasha Nyanners and Veibae Pop Up Parade figures are in development. If they follow the precedent set by past ones, they will cost ¥4,800/$43.99 each.

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Siliconera Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:30 PM
    

Aksys Announces 3 Switch Otome Games at Anime Expo 2022

At Anime Expo 2022, Aksys Games announced it picked up the Switch otome titles Norn9: Var Commons & Last Era, Radiant Tale, and Shuuen no Virche ~ErroЯ:Salvation. Of the three, Norn9 is one it handled before. It released the Vita version of the base game worldwide in 2015. All three are expected to appear in 2023.

Norn9: Var Commons & Last Era consists of the base game and its fandisc. The base game is unique in that there are three possible heroines to choose from. Each one has her own three love interests. The fandisc offers additional storylines. It appeared in Japan as Norn9 LOFN back in September 2018.

Here's a Japanese trailer for it.

Radiant Tale is about woman who ends up producing a group of performers called CIRCUS. Among them are a man who made a contract with a water spirit named Paschalia, a dragon named Vilio, and a clown named Zafora. In addition to her new role, she'll also have a chance to fall in love. It showed up in Japan in May 2022.

There's the Japanese trailer for this Aksys Games Switch otome.

Finally, there's Shuuen no Virche ~ErroЯ:Salvation. It doesn't have an English title yet. Its heroine and love interests live in Arpecheur. While everyone dies by the time they hit 23, it seems people around Ceres die even faster. Its story gives people a chance to help her find love and the truth behind her condition. It debuted in Japan in October 2021.

Here's the Japanese trailer for it.

Aksys Games next Switch otome release will be Piofiore: Episodio 1926, the sequel to Piofiore: Fated Memories. It will debut on September 22, 2022.

The post Aksys Announced 3 Switch Otome Games at Anime Expo 2022 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:20 PM
    

Attack on Titan: The Final Season Nendoroid Prototypes Appear at Anime Expo

Good Smile Company brought up four Attack on Titan Nendoroids at Anime Expo 2022. One was the reveal that an Eren Yeager: Attack Titan version figure would be created. In addition, it also showed off unpainted Nendoroid prototypes of the Attack on Titan: The Final Season versions of Eren, Mikasa Ackerman, and Levi Ackerman.

Editor's Note: There will be spoilers for characters' appearances in Attack on Titan: The Final Season below.

First, here's the Attack Titan concept art. Since it was only just announced, there's no prototype for it yet. However, people can get an idea of how it will look in a "chibi" form.

Next, here's the Nendoroid of Eren based on his Attack on Titan: The Final Season appearance.

Here's how the new version of Mikasa will look. Her hair is much shorter for this appearance.

Finally, this is the Levi Attack on Titan: The Final Season Nendoroid prototype. He's much more beaten up than he was in past appearances.

The Attack on Titan anime can be found on Crunchyroll, and Kodansha handles the localization of the manga.

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Siliconera Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:10 PM
    

Junji Ito Uzumaki Kirie Nendoroid Announced

A Junji Ito Uzumaki Nendoroid of Kirie Goshima is in the works. Good Smile Company announced the figure at Anime Expo 2022. It also showed art of the heroine. However, there's no concept art of the chibi figure or prototype available.

Here's the official announcement for the Uzumaki Kirie Nendoroid. It suggests that the figure will feature hair with the story's distinctive spirals. Due to the nature of the reveal, we might not see an unpainted or painted prototype until later in 2022. She, alongside characters like Shuichi Saito and Chie Maruyama, is one of the major characters in the story.

This comes ahead of quite a few Uzumaki announcements. For example, an anime adaptation is in development. Ito will even play a role in it. The live-action movie will also be coming out on Blu-ray. There's an expected 2022 release window for that.

There's no release date for the Junji Ito Uzumaki Nendoroid of Kirie. The Uzumaki anime will appear in October 2022 on Adult Swim. Viz Media handled the localization of the manga.

The post Junji Ito Uzumaki Nendoroid Being Developed appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:00 PM
    

identity v fatal frame angels of death

Two new crossover events will happen in the near future in Identity V, with characters from Angels of Death and Fatal Frame Project Zero II appearing in the Manor. These are appearing on the tails of news about the upcoming Bungo Stray Dogs crossover, as well as the current Link Click one. It is currently unknown when these events will appear and which characters will show up as skins.

Angels of Death is a freeware horror game on the Windows PC and Nintendo Switch. There is also an anime adaptation, as well as several mangas. The story focuses on Rachel "Ray" Gardner, who is in counseling because she saw a murder. However, she wakes up with amnesia and in the midst of a killing game. She ends up forming an alliance with Zack, a serial killer. As they appear in the trailer, it is likely that Zack and Ray will be the skins you can obtain.

https://twitter.com/GameIdentityV/status/1543183892416409606

As for Project Zero II, it is another name for Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly. Judging by the trailer, Geisha "Michiko" will receive a collaboration skin from this event. Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly is a horror game in which you control Mio Amakura, who is trying to rescue her twin sister Mayu. Your only weapon is a camera that can exorcise ghosts.

https://twitter.com/GameIdentityV/status/1543183560978313217

Identity V, NetEase's asymmetrical horror game, has had collaboration events with multiple intellectual properties in the past. As mentioned earlier, there is one in the game right now with Link Click. Players can spend money to obtain a costume for the Wu Chang character that resembles Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang.

Identity V is readily available on mobile devices and Windows PC. The Angels of Death and Fatal Frame II crossover events will take place in the near future.

The post Fatal Frame and Angels of Death to Appear in Identity V appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, July 2, 2022 5:50 PM
    

DDLC Natsuki Nendoroid Shown, Monika Pop Up Parade Figure Announced

There's a new update on Doki Doki Literature Club merchandise. Good Smile Company offered details on two figures at Anime Expo 2022. First, it showed an unpainted prototype of the DDLC Natsuki Nendoroid. This marks her first appearance anywhere. The company also revealed a DDLC Monika Pop Up Parade figure is in the works too.

First, here's the DDLC Natsuki Nendoroid. It confirms she'll come with a face plate in which she's smiling and blushing and arm parts that feature her arms folded over her chest. This figure was first announced back in May 2022.

Next, here's the DDLC Monika Pop Up Parade figure announcement. Only concept art is available suggesting she'll be posed holding her pen.

The first Nendoroid from the game will be out before 2022 ends. Monika is the first one in the line.

People can get the original Doki Doki Literature Club on PCs for free. Doki Doki Literature Club Plus is available on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. There's no release window for the DDLC Natsuki Nendoroid or Monika Pop Up Parade figure.

The post DDLC Natsuki Nendoroid Shown, Monika Pop Up Parade Figure Revealed appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, July 2, 2022 4:00 PM
    

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At Anime Expo 2022, Sekai Project announced that it would publish both INUPARA: Dog's Paradise and NEKOPARA After: La Vraie Famille. There is no news yet as to which platforms they will come out on. However, NEKOPARA games are available on Windows PCs, the Nintendo Switch, and the PlayStation 4. Both INUPARA and NEKOPARA After: La Vraie Famille will could also appear on those platforms.

INUPARA: Dog's Paradise is a spin-off of Nekopara featuring dog girls instead of cat girls. It originally appeared as an April Fool's joke, with a fake trailer debuting on YouTube on March 31, 2022. NEKO WORKs then announced that it would be a real game that was in development.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i80OHgDwfZI&lc=UgwYf-YsGIG98OHWR2R4AaABAg

The story of INUPARA will place you in the role of a young college student who works as a part-time pet groomer. One day, his two dogs Tanpopo and Himawari turn into dog girls. Other dogs from his life, such as the corgi at his parents' house, appear as humanoids as well. The game then revolves around the hijinx that naturally ensue.

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As for NEKOPARA After: La Vraie Famille, it will be a spin-off that focuses on Fraise and Shigure. It canonically takes place after volume 4. Fraise lives with Kashou after Beignet entrusts her to him, and though she is fond of him, she is not quite sure what to think about the catgirls with him. She then asks Shigure, who also likes Kashou, for help. The conflict revolves around Fraise wanting Shigure to be happy with Kashou, but Shigure wants Fraise to be with him.

INUPARA: Dog's Paradise and NEKOPARA After: La Vraie Famille are in development.

The post INUPARA: Dog's Paradise and NEKOPARA After Announced appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, July 2, 2022 3:00 PM
    

mega drive mini 2 games shin megami tensei

The Mega Drive Mini 2 is an interesting little device, offering a new slate of Sega Genesis and Sega CD classics that reaches a little further into the library than the first one. We've already seen some of the titles revealed! But there's a lot more to go. What game do you want to see the most? Here are our picks.


Know what would be cool? If the Mega CD version of Shin Megami Tensei showed up on the Mega Drive Mini 2. I know it is probably more unlikely than some other games. Not to mention the game is more strongly associated with the Super Famicom. But that version did get extra demons! Like, you know, Skuld, Urd, and Verdandi. That's pretty neat! — Jenni

mega drive mini 2 games snatcher

I don't have much connection to the Mega Drive/Genesis, being one of the "Nintendo kids" of my elementary school. Still, I did look with some envy on the Sega CD games that the Sega kids would brag about. Among them were the crop of more "mature", cinematic titles that used FMV and other fancy-pants techniques of the day, like Night Trap. It would be fascinating to be able to play a game that helped launch a moral panic in its day on a machine that somewhat resembles the original hardware of the time.

That being said, Night Trap is already available outside the Sega CD, so barring that, I'd ask for that console's version of Snatcher. — Josh

keio flying squadron sega cd genesis

While Sega has done a great job of slapping Genesis games on any hardware it can access, the CD stuff's a bit tougher to come by. Especially the rare releases! So why not bring on the fun and quirky Keio Flying Squadron? One of the few super-Japanese games of the era to not get a total overhaul in the West, it's a game we could enjoy even if the title (or console itself) doesn't see a Western release. Many other gems are a lot more text-heavy. — Graham


What Mega Drive Mini 2 games do you want to see? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter! And read our other handy roundtables for more thoughts from the Siliconera team.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, July 2, 2022 4:52 PM
    

The update will feature brand-new areas, engaging stories, and more

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, July 2, 2022 4:19 PM
    

The trailer also showcased the game's gameplay mechanics

The post RWBY: Arrowfell Gets New Gameplay Trailer, Launches This Fall appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.


Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, July 2, 2022 3:44 PM

Jul 02, 12:00


PCGamesN Saturday, July 2, 2022 11:50 AM
     Xbox wants you to play Quake 4 on PC – wait, what?

QuakeCon 2022 kicks off in August and it's sure to bring all manner of fun announcements, and hopefully something to match the Quake remaster of 2021. It's not the most beloved FPS game, but it looks like a Quake 4 Game Pass release might be on the cards - that's the only thing that makes sense, as Xbox Insider wants players "to preview Quake 4."

Quake 4 was developed by Raven Software and released in 2005, including digitally on a fledgling Steam - where it has remained ever since. It's also readily available on GOG. And yet, for some reason, Xbox wants people to "preview" this 17-year-old game.

Just to make things more confusing, multiplayer game Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory is also available to preview - which was recently made free on Steam. We'd suggest these games were being made backward-compatible for Xbox consoles, except Microsoft said it wasn't doing that anymore - and this is definitely the PC version of Quake 4.

RELATED LINKS: Best FPS games, Best old games, Best multiplayer games

PCGamesN Saturday, July 2, 2022 11:28 AM
     Genshin Impact Sumeru trailer teases new location's forests

The Genshin Impact 2.8 special program has brought us a special Sumeru trailer teasing the locale's rainforests and structures along with much-awaited details on the new Genshin Impact location. One of the seven regions of Teyvat, players have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to visit Sumeru and meet all the new Genshin Impact characters who hail from there for a while - and it appears that the opportunity is getting closer.

The new teaser shows just a tiny snippet of Sumeru, with lush rainforests, mountainous areas draped with greenery, giant blooming flowers, and some of the area's gorgeous structures, which feature some rather fancy glasswork. The eagle-eyed might even catch a brief glimpse at what looks to be Sumeru's desert region in the background of the closing shot.

Players of Hoyoverse's free-to-play game will likely have already met several NPCs from Sumeru during their adventure, but the opportunity to actually travel there will likely be coming with Genshin Impact 3.0. Several characters from Sumeru are rumoured to be coming alongside the region's arrival, including Collei, who is believed to be one of Genshin Impact's first playable Dendro characters.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:15 AM
     Vitaath arrives in Diablo Immortal, and players aren't ready

There's a new Diablo Immortal boss in town, and her high CR prerequisite has a lot of the RPG game's players questioning when they'll be ready to take newcomer Vitaath on. The Helliquary is a raid system that functions as part of the endgame to the Diablo Immortal leveling process. Previously, players have been taking on Lassal the Flame-spun, but there's quite a jump in recommended combat rating to tackle the new demon.

Vitaath, the Shivering Death arrived in Diablo Immortal on July 2, and some of the game's most hardcore players have already begun taking her down. However, even some of the fantasy game's better-geared players are balking at the recommended ratings for her higher-tier encounters.

CR, or combat rating, is one of Diablo Immortal's most important stats and essentially shows at a glance how strong your character is. For comparison, Lassal's first fight has a fairly reasonable recommended CR of 420, which players should be able to reach around the time they unlock access to the fight. For Lassal's second difficulty, a much higher CR of 1,250 is recommended, while the third tier recommends 1,640 CR.

RELATED LINKS: Diablo Immortal tier list, Diablo Immortal system requirements, Best Diablo Immortal builds

PCGamesN Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:05 AM
     Ubisoft ending classic Assassin's Creed, Splinter Cell support

Get your last round of original Assassin's Creed multiplayer in, because it'll be removed in September 2022. Ubisoft confirms it is ending online support for many of its old games, including many of its classic Assassin's Creed games, Far Cry 3, and the final Prince of Persia and Splinter Cell games - shutting off access to multiplayer and even DLC.

Ubisoft today released a list of its classic games that it is planning to pull support from in September 2022, and the PC is particularly badly affected. The "decommissioning of online services" naturally includes multiplayer, so any active servers will be shut down. However, more upsetting is that many PC games will have "the installation and access" to DLC removed, which isn't happening with the console versions.

While the remasters of Far Cry 3 and Assassin's Creed III are not affected, the Ezio trilogy remasters are not currently available on PC, so that's a little upsetting. It's also sad to see the final games in the Splinter Cell and Prince of Persia series in there - well, final until the much-delayed new Splinter Cell game and Prince of Persia remake come out.


PCGamesN Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:03 AM
     Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Shift codes – July 2022

Looking for Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Shift codes? A chance to get even better loot returns, something fans of previous Borderlands games will be familiar with. Shift codes can be used to obtain Skeleton Keys which unlock premium in-game loot such as Tiny Tina's Wonderlands legendary weapons to suit your chosen Tiny Tina's Wonderlands class and playstyle.

You can redeem Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Shift codes either through the Shift tab in the in-game social menu or at the Shift Gearbox Software website - you need to navigate to the mail section to redeem the key. Redeeming a Shift code rewards you with a Skeleton Key, which you can use to unlock the Skeleton Chest for rewards. This chest can be found at the foot of the castle underneath the statue in Brighthoof.

Here are all the active Shift codes in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands. New Shift codes will become available through Tiny Tina's Wonderlands social accounts, so keep an eye on Gearbox accounts, but we'll be sure to keep this guide updated with the latest Shift codes as they're announced.

RELATED LINKS: Tiny Tina's Wonderlands review, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands legendary weapons, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands best builds

PCGamesN Saturday, July 2, 2022 8:43 AM
     Genshin Impact codes July 2022 – redeem free primogems

Looking for Genshin Impact codes? MiHoYo's charming open-world game is notoriously easy to lose yourself in, and if you're like us, you're constantly looking out for more Genshin Impact primogems and other handy consumables.

Gathering currency in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind - while you can earn mora and primogems by completing quests such as daily commissions, an injection of extra funds will always be gratefully received. Fortunately, the developers MiHoYo occasionally send out free gifts in the form of Genshin Impact codes that can be redeemed online.

These Genshin Impact codes are released periodically, frequently appearring in MiHoYo's special programs that reveal information about future updates coming to the game soon, but also to celebrate milestones or to coincide with new Genshin Impact events. Most codes also only work for a limited time - so it's a good idea to redeem them as soon as possible in case you miss out. Codes can only be redeemed once per account. Here are all the current Genshin Impact codes for July 2022, and how to redeem them.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, July 2, 2022 7:57 AM
     The revamped Skyrim multiplayer mod is out July 8

One of the most popular Skyrim mods is Skyrim Together, which adds co-operative multiplayer to Bethesda's RPG game. However, the Skyrim multiplayer mod has long needed an overhaul, which the Together team confirms is finally coming on July 8 - so not long to wait at all.

The popular mod that turns Skyrim into a co-op game has had a few delays and controversies in the last few years, but now the Skyrim Together Reborn mod release date is confirmed and it's only days away - specifically, Friday, July 8 at 5pm BST / 12pm EDT / 9am PDT.

It will be the full 1.0 release of the mod and it'll be open-source, according to the team. Among the many features in this updated version include fully synced NPCs, quests, dialogue, lockpicking, horses, and items. Werewolf or vampire forms are supported, too. A player dying no longer reloads an old save, instead players respawn nearby similar to GTA Online. The only things missing in the 1.0 release seem to be synced weather and player waypoints, and these are coming "in an update in the near future."

RELATED LINKS: Skyrim mods, Play Skyrim, Games like Skyrim

PCGamesN Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:55 AM
     Stray overtakes The Day Before as most wishlisted Steam game

It hasn't been a great week for survival game The Day Before as, in the wake of the controversy around the developer's use of unpaid workers, it's now lost the title of most-wishlisted Steam game - to the 'Cyberpunk 2077 with a cat' game Stray.

Stray might be a cyberpunk game, but it's an unusual one even by their standards - aside from having to survive in a city populated entirely by robots, you're playing as a cat. That fun premise, along with an imminent release date of July 19, helped Stray rocket up the Steam wishlist charts - and it's now pounced on the top spot. Cats love high places.

Before this week it was in second place to The Day Before, but now Stray is the most popular upcoming game on PC. This may have some connection to the debacle about The Day Before team's use of "volunteers" and the developer's defence of those practices, but that would be selling Stray short - it looks like an incredibly fun and unique adventure game.


PCGamesN Saturday, July 2, 2022 6:38 AM
     Minecraft Minions DLC update celebrates the Rise of Gru

Minions: chances are, you already know where you stand on the cacophonous yellow critter crew - now an update to the Minecraft Minions DLC celebrates the release of Illumination's Minions: The Rise of Gru with a showdown against the Vicious 6 in the crafting game. Following on from news of upcoming Spongebob DLC, this update puts players in the shoes of titular antihero Felonius Gru.

According to the Minecraft Minions update page, "you'll need to gather gadgets, Minions, and your courage" to take on superstar supervillains the Vicious Six - Jean Clawed, Nunchuck, Svengeance, Stronghold, and Belle Bottom - who will appear in their animalistic Zodiac forms from the new movie as a baboon, a cobra, a tiger, a bull, and a dragon, respectively.

As a young Gru, you must do everything you can to become the ultimate super-villain. The update says that "as your devious plans take shape, you'll need to fill up your villain-o-meter by sneaking, racing, and directing your Minions in increasingly crafty ways," so it'll be interesting to see how that translates to the world of Minecraft.

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Twinfinite Saturday, July 2, 2022 11:14 AM
     Today HoYoverse opened the floodgates of details of version 2.8 of Genshin Impact, which will be titled "Summer Fantasia."

Twinfinite Saturday, July 2, 2022 9:00 AM
     A Master, I see in you.

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     Redeem the codes as soon as possible.

Twinfinite Saturday, July 2, 2022 4:05 AM
     Bandai Namco revealed a new trailer of the upcoming fighting game JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R.

Siliconera Saturday, July 2, 2022 11:30 AM
    

Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Switch Port Announced

A Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Switch port is on the way. As part of its Anime Expo 2022 reveals, Bandai Namco confirmed the entry will show up on the system. There's no release date for when it will show up yet. However, there is a new trailer that appeared alongside the announcement.

As the name suggests, this latest Sword Art Online game is based on the arc and anime season of the same name. In this new entry, Kirito is trapped inside of a new VR game. There, he makes friends with Eugeo and Alice. He eventually heads to the North Centoria Imperial Sword Mastery Academy with Eugeo as the two attempt to reunite with Alice again. The game goes over these adventures.

Here's the Anime Expo 2022 Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Switch trailer.

While the PS4, Xbox One, and PC version's been around since July 2020, multiple updates arrived since then. For example, in November 2021 the Blooming of Forget-Me-Not DLC appeared. The Matricaria add-on is also on the way.

Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris is in development for the Nintendo Switch. There's no exact release window for it yet. The game is immediately available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

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Siliconera Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:30 AM
    

The DioField Chronicle Japanese Release Date and Demo Announced

The DioField Chronicle stream came and went on July 2, 2022, and with it came a release date and demo announcement. In Japan, the title will appear on September 22, 2022. A demo is also on the way. That will show up on digital storefronts in Japan on August 10, 2022. It is currently known if this will be a simultaneous worldwide release date for both the game and its demo.

Here's the announcement, which includes a new piece of art showing its characters. It features folks like Andrias Rhondarson, Fredret Lester, Iscarion Colchester, and Waltaquin Redditch.

In addition to the release date and demo, Square Enix teased a The DioField Chronicle Collector's Edition. In Japan, there will be a version of the game sold through its official e-Store storefront. That will include an original board game based on the video game. Pre-orders will open for it on July 7, 2022.

The DioField Chronicle Japanese release date is September 22, 2022. It will appear on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The DioField Chronicle demo will show up in Japan on August 10, 2022.

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Siliconera Saturday, July 2, 2022 9:30 AM
    

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Part 2 Trailer Sets Its Netflix Release Date

Among the many Anime Expo 2022 announcements is a trailer with an update on part 2 of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean anime adaptation. The next batch of episodes will show up on Netflix on September 1, 2022. This update will start with episode 13. It will add 12 more episodes, bringing the total up to 24. The initial batch covered episodes 1-12.

Here's a look at the new JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean part 2 trailer. It reveals Jolyne had herself sent to "the hole" at the Green Dolphin Street Prison. Why? A bone that could resurrect DIO is there. She's attempting to find it before Father Pucci and his allies do. In addition to Jolyne, other major cast members like Ermes, Foo Fighters (FF), and Anasui appear. If you turn on closed captions, English subtitles are available.

The new anime video isn't the only Stone Ocean trailer to show up, as one appeared for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R too. Bandai Namco shared it as part of its Anime Expo 2022 events. It offered a peek at Jolyne, Ermes, and FF as they beat up on Father Pucci. For reference, FF is new to this version of the game and didn't appear in the original.

Part 2 of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean anime will come to Netflix on September 1, 2022. It will also air in Japan on October 7, 2022 via Tokyo MX.

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Siliconera Saturday, July 2, 2022 8:46 AM
    

Genshin Impact 2.8 Release Date Set

We had an idea of what the Genshin Impact 2.8 would involve, and now there's a trailer for it. It showed up as part of HoYoVerse's Special Program. In addition, the update ended with a teaser for the Genshin Impact Sumeru region.

There's a Genshin Impact 2.8 trailer that teases some of the things people will do and see after the update. Things begin with a peek at Heizou, the new Anemo character. After that, a few of the characters featured in its storylines show up. Fischl will feature prominently. So will Hazuha, Mona, and Xinyan. All of them will be a part of the Summertime Odyssey. This will involve new domains and Waverider boating activities. People can also earn a free four-star Fischl for participating in the event.

The Special Program stream also offered a quick peek at Sumeru, the new region coming to Genshin Impact. Ahead of the areas shown, a new character "spoke" to the traveler. However, the screen was black for that portion and their identity wasn't shared.

Finally, here are the free Primogem codes from the stream:

  • DTNVKAWBWSF5: 10 Mystic Enhancement Ores and 100 Primogems
  • WANVJAFAXTER: 10 Mystic Enhancement Ores and 100 Primogems
  • HA6C2AFBXSZV: 10 Mystic Enhancement Ores and 100 Primogems

The Genshin Impact 2.8 release date is July 13, 2022. It will appear one day after the Itto and Shinobu banner ends. Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. It will eventually appear on the Nintendo Switch.

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Siliconera Saturday, July 2, 2022 8:33 AM
    

Genshin Impact Diluc and Fischl Outfit Reveals Shared

Both Diluc and Fischl will have an option to look different after the Genshin Impact update, as new outfits are on the way. Following the 2.8 patch, a new costume for each character will appear. Diluc's is called Red Dead of Night. It is actually a five-star outfit, which means it will add extra effects and a custom idle animation. Fischl's Ein Immernachtstraum.

The Fischl Genshin Impact outfit will be one people can earn by playing through the Resonating Visions event. You'll search for conches around the island. However, at a later date it will be sold in the Character Outfit Shop for Genesis Crystals. (Those are purchased with real money.)

Here's how the Fischl one will look.

There's also a trailer showing it off.

Next, here's the Diluc outfit. If it follows the pattern set by past five-star character costumes, it will be 1,350 Genesis Crystals initially. After a set period of the time, five-star character costumes end up costing 1,680.

And here's that outfit's trailer.

New Genshin Impact outfits aren't uncommon. When they appear, there tends to be one for a four-star character that can be earned and a paid one for a five-star character. So initially, Barbara and Jean summer costumes showed up in June 2021. They were followed by Ninguang and Keqing outfits in December 2021. There are also free alternate appearances for Amber, Jean, Mona, and Rosaria.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. It will also come to the Nintendo Switch. The 2.8 update will arrive on July 13, 2022. It will mark the appearance of a new outfit for both Fischl and Diluc.

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Siliconera Saturday, July 2, 2022 8:22 AM
    

2.8 Genshin Impact Banners Include Kazuha and Heizou

As usual, the 2.8 Genshin Impact Special Program confirmed the banners for the event This time, they are all reruns bringing back familiar five-star faces. This update will mark the return of Kazuha, Klee, and Yoimiya in Genshin Impact rerun banners, as well as the debut of Shikanoin Heizou. There will also be a Acer Palmatum Chapter: Act 1 Story Quest for Kazuha. Heizou will get his own Trap 'em By Storm Hangout Quest.

Both Kazuha and Heizou are Anemo characters. Kazuha is a five-star unit who wields a sword. Heizou is a four-star who attacks with a catalyst. Both are from Inazuma. The two of them, along with a Klee rerun banner, will appear immediately after the update launches on July 13, 2022. Klee, as a reminder, is a five-star Pyro catalyst user. Heizou will show up as a featured four-star in both Kazuha and Klee's banners.

Yoimiya's banner will appear in the second part of the Genshin Impact 2.8 update. She's a five-star Pyro archer.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. A Nintendo Switch version is on the way. The 2.8 Genshin Impact update will arrive on July 13, 2022 and include Kazuha and Heizou banners.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, July 2, 2022 11:00 AM
    

Is 2022 the Worst Year for Xbox?

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