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Kotaku Monday, August 8, 2022 6:00 PM
    

Did you watch the latest Sonic live-action movie and think to yourself: "This is cool and all, but what about a movie like this, but starring Pac-Man from the Pac-Man video game franchise?!" Well, first off you got a weird brain. Secondly, I got good news for you as it has been reported that the world is indeed…

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Kotaku Monday, August 8, 2022 5:40 PM
    

EVO 2022 came with an assortment of hype moments over the weekend, including the most incredible "Cell Yell" I've heard since Dragon Ball FighterZ's first season in 2018. Sprinkled throughout the tournament were a few announcements, too, such as the welcome reveal of rollback netcode for more fighting games. But…

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Kotaku Monday, August 8, 2022 4:05 PM
    

Here's a brief, non-exhaustive list of things that take less than four minutes and 55 seconds. Me devouring a plate of loaded nachos. Me eating an entire bowl of pasta (maybe a carbonara?). Me writing a lede while preoccupied with lunch. And a speedrunner blitzing through Super Mario Bros., setting a new time to beat…

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Kotaku Monday, August 8, 2022 3:00 PM
    

Since last year, Netflix has offered its subscribers access to free video games. Now, data shows that less than one percent of its users are actually playing any of these games. And while the streaming giant has announced more games coming to its service, very few of its over 200 million subscribers will likely care.

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Kotaku Monday, August 8, 2022 1:39 PM
    

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has been five years in the making and it shows. Monolith Soft's latest open-field JRPG odyssey has more systems and more to do than either previous game in the trilogy (not to mention the often overlooked Xenoblade Chronicles X). I'm enjoying it a ton so far. I'm also learning lots of useful…

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Kotaku Monday, August 8, 2022 1:15 PM
    

The Evolution Championship Series, commonly shortened to EVO, took place over the weekend. Dedicated to all things fighting games, during this year's EVO I saw copious hype moments, from amazing comebacks to unstoppable combos and everything in between. Just as you'd expect. But there was one instance during the

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Kotaku Monday, August 8, 2022 1:00 PM
    

Just when you thought Assassin's Creed Valhalla couldn't get any bigger, it does. Last week, Ubisoft added a free roguelike mode called "the Forgotten Saga," which is basically the size of a whole game unto itself. Even worse, it's genuinely really good. Dammit!

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Kotaku Monday, August 8, 2022 12:10 PM
    

It's been a week since the Diablo 4 beta test started, and players are already leaking footage of the game on the internet. What's funny is that the screenshots have the testers' identifying number all over them, which means that Blizzard likely already knows who these people are.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 6:08 PM
     Can suped up SSDs finally kill the gaming PC hard drive?

It's no secret that solid state drives are significantly faster than hard drives, but they're much more expensive per gigabyte than their mechanical counterparts. New developments from Micron and SK Hynix could see bigger and better SSDs than ever, driving the current 100TB ceiling down in price to make way for more capacious drives.

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

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 5:05 PM
     Robloxians are serious about solving Brookhaven's big mystery

From the outside, Brookhaven may look like a simple Roblox community-building game where people can come together to roleplay as townspeople. As the most popular Roblox experience out there, boasting an average daily user count of 500,000, most longtime Robloxians probably feel as though they know everything there is to know about Brookhaven.

RELATED LINKS: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 4:55 PM
     Marvel's Midnight Suns delayed, again

Marvel's Midnight Suns, the turn-based strategy game spin on the Marvel universe's tendency to form prog rock-style supergroups, has been delayed, possibly into next year. Publisher 2K says the delay will keep the game in the current fiscal year, meaning the new Marvel's Midnight Suns release date will be sometime before March 31, 2023.

RELATED LINKS: Marvel's Midnight Suns release date, Marvel's Midnight Suns gameplay, The best tactical RPGS on PC

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 3:28 PM
     STALKER 2 has cats, unfortunately

It's always nice to see a cat in a videogame. Or it was, anyway. Upcoming PC game STALKER 2 has cats that may convince us to rethink our pro-cat position. The concept art for the cats that will appear in STALKER 2 shows something about as un-cuddly as you can imagine, and the details GSC Game World has included are bone-chilling.


PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 1:13 PM
     FIFA 23 leveling overhaul lets you earn Pro XP in Volta

A major FIFA 23 leveling overhaul is on the way with the latest edition of EA's soon-to-be-renamed football game series. In FIFA 23, you'll be able to develop your Pro Clubs player in a bunch of new ways, including in Volta Football and new skill games.


PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 12:21 PM
     You can now explore No Man's Sky without a graphics card

No Man's Sky system requirements have received an overhaul, and the intergalactic adventure will apparently run on an iGPU. That's right, you don't even need a dedicated graphics card to explore the depths of Hello Games' sci-fi survival romp, and doing so seemingly won't look like a slideshow.

RELATED LINKS: No Man's Sky multiplayer, No Man's Sky update, No Man's Sky VR

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 12:23 PM
     Genshin Impact 3.0 Sumeru Tree of Dreams rewards found by leakers

Every major region in Genshin Impact contains an almost overwhelming amount of collectibles to find that can be used in various ways to help you on your journey through Teyvat. One such collectible is Sigils - items used to purchase resources or upgrade specific named structures in the world, like Inazuma's Sacred Sakura tree. In Genshin Impact version 3.0, Sumeru's Tree of Dreams will take Dendro Sigils and provide players with rewards. Thanks to a recent leak, we can see exactly what players can expect to get from the tree.

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

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 4:10 PM
     Duke Nukem Forever was ahead of its time, but nerfed before launch

Duke Nukem Forever, the infamous FPS from 3D Realms, at one time rivalled GTA 6, Half-Life 3, and a new Silent Hill on the list of upcoming games players were most curious to see released. Its 2011 arrival wasn't exactly met with fanfare, but that might be to do with several key visual features being cut, features that modders are starting to piece back together.


Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 8, 2022 5:00 PM
    

I don't spend a ton of time testing gaming laptops these days, but one of my recent favourites was the Zephyrus G14. This laptop is slim and compact, yet sports a brilliant 14-inch 2560x1600 120Hz display, a powerful RX 6700S graphics card and a top-end Ryzen 9 6900HS processor. This is backed with a 1TB NVMe SSD and 16GB of DDR5 RAM (!!), an impressive loadout that uses basically the fastest and latest-gen components you can fit into a laptop of this size.

Today Best Buy in the US are doing a great price on this spec of the Zephyrus G14, charging $1399.99 for it rather than the launch price of $1649.99 - a $250 reduction. That's the best price we've seen for this model and an awesome deal on a compact yet powerful all-AMD laptop.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 8, 2022 4:42 PM
    

Graphics cards are falling in price rapidly, and nowhere is this more true than on the bleeding-edge end of the market. After seeing discounts on AMD's first 6000-series graphics cards last month, we're now also seeing deep cuts to the more recent 6X50 models - including the subject of this piece, the Radeon RX 6950 XT. This particular card is the very fastest that AMD make, and offers rasterised performance on par with Nvidia's RTX 3090 and 3090 Ti.

Today, it's been discounted to £850 at Scan, a big reduction from its original UK RRP of £1065 earlier this year.

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Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 7:48 PM
     We're in love with Izzy, the adorable voice actor for Snickerdoodle the cat in the upcoming action-adventure game Saints Row.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 6:59 PM
     Third-party developers have released a relevant airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator and revealed new images of another.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 6:55 PM
     A guide on how to save Shuuji in Digimon Survive.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 6:54 PM
     It looks like Bandai Namco has teased Tekken 8, but when will you be able to start mastering this new fighting game?

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 6:16 PM
     A Wordle a day keeps the... word doctor away?

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 5:54 PM
     Marvel's Midnight Suns and a new unannounced IP have been delayed!

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 5:50 PM
     This does look pretty neat.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 4:54 PM
     Marvel's Midnight Suns finally has a release date.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 4:44 PM
     A Digimon Survive review from a Digimon fan and novice to visual novels.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 4:40 PM
     Here's all you need to know about the MultiVersus on the PS4.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 4:39 PM
     Take-Two announced its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2023, related to the period between April and June 2022.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 4:38 PM
     R.I.P. Daichi Sawamura

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 4:26 PM
     Find out if and how you can save Ryo in Digimon Survive.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 4:24 PM
     Is Spotify down right now?

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 2:07 PM
     It's the official WiKi

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 2:07 PM
     Make sure you don't miss out on a chance to dance with that someone special! Here's where to find the Flower Dance in Stardew Valley

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 2:04 PM
     A step by step guide on how to restat the Valorant client.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 2:01 PM
     A guide on what Affinity is and how to raise it in Digimon Survive.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 1:56 PM
     Are you ready to fight City Boy?

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 1:30 PM
     Today Square Enix released a new video of its upcoming JRPG The DioField Chronicle, focusing on explaining its gameplay mechanics.

Siliconera Monday, August 8, 2022 3:00 PM
    

Melty Blood Type Lumina Summer Update - Neco-Arc VS Mash Kyrielight

Type-Moon and French Bread have confirmed the launch date for the Melty Blood: Type Lumina Summer 2022 update. The free patch that primarily adds Neco-Arc and Fate/Grand Order's Mash Kyrielight as new playable characters will appear on August 19, 2022, at 6 AM UTC (2 AM ET).

French Bread also revealed more details about the Summer update during the EVO 2022 Melty Blood tournament. Development director Kamone Serizawa explained the additions and changes that the team will bring with the new patch in a six-minute-long video.

Serizawa revealed that the Summer update will also include changes to the game's battle balance. The video includes a detailed list of changes made to combat features, such as Shields, Dashes, Combos, and Moon Skills. The update will also add more features to the Replay Mode and improve the network matching system.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef1aXVm8d8Q

Type-Moon and French Bread have revealed plans to add a total of eight DLC playable characters. So far, they have added them in waves of two, and all of them are available for free without any additional purchases. The first wave in January 2022 featured Dead Apostle Noel and Aoko Aozaki. The second one in April 2022 added Powered Ciel and Mario Gallo Bestino. The last two characters, who have yet to be revealed, are scheduled to appear in Winter 2022.

Melty Blood: Type Lumina is available worldwide on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC. The Summer update patch will arrive on August 19, 2022.

The post Melty Blood: Type Lumina Summer Update Release Date Confirmed appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, August 8, 2022 2:00 PM
    

EVO Japan 2023

EVO Japan will return in Spring 2023 after a pandemic-induced hiatus. The event's general manager Rick Thiher has confirmed that EVO Japan 2023 will take place in Tokyo from late March to early April 2023. The group has also updated the Japanese event's official website and set up a new Japanese Twitter account.

Four titles will feature prominently in EVO Japan 2023 as main tournaments. They will be Arc System Works' Guilty Gear Strive, SNK's The King of Fighters XV, Capcom's Street Fighter V: Champion Edition, and Bandai Namco's Tekken 7. The organizers will reveal more titles in the lineup and details for tournament registrations in Fall 2022.

EVO Japan is the first event in the Evolution Championship Series to appear outside of the US. The inaugural event launched in January 2018. The organizers managed to hold the event annually in 2019 and 2020, but it was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Just like the original American event, developers of the featured games often publish new information in the middle of the tournaments. For example, the 2020 edition saw new playable character reveals for SoulCalibur VI and Samurai Shodown, as well as a new feature update for Tekken 7.

EVO Japan 2023 will take place physically at Tokyo Big Sight from March 31 to April 2, 2023.

The post EVO Japan 2023 Will Take Place Physically Next Spring appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, August 8, 2022 1:00 PM
    

Guilty Gear Strive 1 million units sales milestone

Arc System Works announced that it had sold over 1 million units of Guilty Gear Strive in physical shipments and digital sales worldwide. Its press release added more significance, as Strive also became the company's first-ever title to reach the million sales milestone.

The Guilty Gear team's 2D artist Kenta Asano drew a celebratory illustration to mark Strive's 1 million sales milestone. It features Bridget, which will appear as the first Season Pass 2 character. Announced during the Evo 2022 tournament, the most-requested series character in Japan will return simultaneously worldwide on August 8, 2022 (August 9, 2022, in Japan).

At the same time, the company also published a new trailer to mark the fighting game's first anniversary. It features a music video of Sol Badguy's theme song in Strive, "Find Your One Way." The Japanese animation studio Sanzigen produced this video.

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Arc System Works sold over 300,000 units of Guilty Gear Strive during its launch week in June 2021. It raised the number to 500,000 units in mid-July 2021, roughly a month after release. That means it took roughly another year for the fighting game to reach the million sales milestone.

Guilty Gear Strive is available worldwide on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, and arcades. A new wave of content additions through Season Pass 2 will begin with Bridget's inclusion on August 8, 2022.

The post Guilty Gear Strive Reaches 1 Million Sales in a Series First appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, August 8, 2022 12:00 PM
    

one piece film red granblue fantasy luffy

Cygames shared more information on the One Piece Film: Red crossover event that will run in Granblue Fantasy. It will launch on September 14 and run until September 25, 2022. The event will grant players two new playable characters, as well as a new summon. There is also a trailer for the event available on YouTube.

Luffy will be a playable character, while Nami and Robin will team up as a single unit. Hijikata and Okita in the Gintama event worked the same way, as do some of the units native to Granblue Fantasy. You can uncap Luffy to unlock two more pieces of artwork for him. Uta also appears as a summon, with Kaori Nazuka reprising her role.

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The trailer is part of the Granblue Fantasy live-stream and features voice actor jokes. For reference, Rackam's voice actor Hiroaki Hirata also voiced Sanji in One Piece. During the trailer, Rackam is a good cook and calls the women of the crew 'mademoiselles,' just like Sanji does. Walder is also prominent in the trailer, serving as the sane man to Rackam. Walder's voice actor Kappei Yamaguchi also voices Usopp in One Piece.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lz5mI7H_aM&t=12834s

Granblue Fantasy is available on mobile devices and Internet browser. The One Piece Film: Red and Granblue Fantasy crossover event will run from September 14 to September 25, 2022.

The post Granblue Fantasy One Piece Event Adds Luffy, Uta, Robin and Nami appeared first on Siliconera.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, August 8, 2022 6:45 PM
     Multiversus Season One DelayThe new and beloved platform fighter MultiVersus is getting a barrage of fun announcements after EVO 2022, with new characters and updates coming to the game. One of these updates is a new MultiVersus arcade mode, joining the classic Ranked game mode and bolstering the platform fighter's content. During EVO 2022, Tony Huynh from Player First Games announced the forthcoming arcade mode as a part of the game's season one, which has been delayed. There's no release date officially set for MultiVersus Season One yet. But we're due to get a release date soon, which will also see the arrival of Rick and Morty. MultiVersus' arcade mode is expected to be similar to other arcade modes in the genre, featuring battles against AI-controlled opponents with varying difficulties. Arcade Mode is a staple for single-player content in fighting games, so this is a welcome addition to this free-to-play game.   Free-to-play arcade action MultiVersus' first season w...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, August 8, 2022 6:15 PM
     Marvel's Midnight Suns Arc Raiders Delayed Pc 2023It's a delayed game double feature today on PC Invasion, friends. On this fine Monday, we have learned that both ARC Raiders and Marvel's Midnight Suns have been delayed. This isn't the first time for the latter, which was pushed out of its March release window into the latter half of 2022. Now, it appears Midnight Suns may join ARC Raiders for a 2023 release date. However, the fate of Midnight Suns isn't all that clear just yet. Leaving behind it's latest release date of October 7 behind, developer Firaxis and publisher 2K haven't provided a new launch date. In a message on Twitter, the development team reports the game will now land "later this fiscal year" for PC. For those unaware, this current fiscal year ends next March. In all likelihood, the hazy release window suggests the game won't see the light of day until early next year. With Midnight Suns delayed for a second time now, we'll keep our fingers crossed.   ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, August 8, 2022 5:45 PM
     X Plane 11 saleLaminar Research is getting ready to soon go gears up with the release of the long-awaited X-Plane 12. To tide things over and give newcomers a reason to look forward to the upcoming simulator, it's decided to introduce a limited time, half-off sale for the digital version of X-Plane 11. According to the Steam listing for X-Plane 11, this discount will last until August 19. Originally released in 2017, X-Plane 11 continued the long-running franchise by bringing advancements with its virtual world, weather engine, aircraft simulation and sophisticated modeling. It made a name for itself with a number of complex add-ons that some simmers feel best represent "study-level" content. Essentially, the aircraft in X-Plane 11 is advanced enough to be used for some soft training purposes.   One more victory lap X-Plane 11 was outfitted a few years ago with support for Vulkan/Metal, which brought with it some improvements to its graphics engine. Utilities like ReShade ca...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, August 8, 2022 3:00 PM
     Evo 2022 Game Announcements Rollback New CharactersDuring the weekend, the annual fighting game tournament EVO returned as a live, in-person event for the first time since 2019. EVO 2022 crowned many new champions since Saturday. It also brought some news on current and upcoming titles. EVO 2022 featured a plethora of new announcements, ranging from a Tekken 8 tease to rollback netcode for Dragon Ball FighterZ. And that's just the start. For many in the fighting game community (FGC), EVO is a celebration of fighting games and player skill. The yearly show often brings fresh reveals, and thankfully EVO 2022 was no exception when it came to exciting announcements. Here is a list of what you may have missed during the event.   Rollback Netcode for Dragon Ball FighterZ and Samurai Shodown If you ask anyone in the FGC what kind of netcode is needed for fighting games, they'll likely shout "rollback." Rollback netcode is a newer technology, allowing players to connect to opponents around the world with few latenc...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, August 8, 2022 2:45 PM
     Warzone Floof Fury Skin[Update: August 8 @ 2:45 PM ET]: Last week, Polygon confirmed that Activision has removed the Loyal Samoyed — Floof Fury — skin from Warzone and Vanguard. In a message to Polygon, Activision stated that it 'regrettably we erred in our process' and apologized. The original story, posted on August 1, is as follows. Most battle royale games have in-game stores that allow you to purchase items and customize your profile or weapons. In Call of Duty multiplayer and Warzone, you can purchase bundles containing operator skins, weapon blueprints, calling cards, emblems, and much more. Call of Duty has even featured crossovers with franchises such as Godzilla vs King Kong and an upcoming Terminator crossover. With Season Four Reloaded, even more skins were revealed, but one has caused some controversy. The Floof Fury skin is under fire, as an artist has accused Activision of plagiarizing their work. The artist known as Saillin first posted the concept skin to ArtStation b...

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, August 8, 2022 5:00 PM
     One of the most useful (and cool-looking) abilities in Team Cherry's Hollow Knight is the Crystal Heart ability. The Crystal Heart gives the Knight the ability to fly forward horizontally that does not stop until the Knight hits a surface. So, a super dash. Location The Crystal Heart ability can be found at the end […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, August 8, 2022 4:00 PM
     When Valorant was introduced to the world in 2020, it blew the internet. Despite being a new game in the massive first-person shooter genre, it has already made its way to the top of the rankings with the likes of CS: GO and Overwatch. Immediately after release, pro-CS: GO players like Shroud have already taken […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, August 8, 2022 3:00 PM
     Numerous rewards are up for grabs in the Diablo Immoral Season 3 Battle Pass. Diablo Immortal's Season 3 Battle Pass is finally here, and you are probably excited to know the type of rewards you can get your hands on this season. Several Crafting Materials, Normal Gems, Legendary Gems, Scoria, and Keys, are up for […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, August 8, 2022 2:00 PM
    

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, August 8, 2022 1:01 PM
     The dawn of an ego-peeking era in VALORANT? There is currently only one proven way of ranking up in VALORANT – winning. How you win will not matter much to most casual players, as the general public knows that the VALORANT ranking system queues up players from similar skill levels anyway, which results in a […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, August 8, 2022 12:08 PM
     Divine Plant of the Depths is a world quest in Genshin Impact on Watatsumi Island in Inazuma, the Electro Nation. For this quest to be available to you, your Adventure Rank needs to be 30, and you should have completed the first part of the Archon Quest Chapter II: Act I – The Immovable God […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, August 8, 2022 6:29 PM
    

The developer announced that the second Season Pass will feature three more characters

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Producer Tomoko Hiroki also confirmed that the upcoming update will be the game's last

The post Dragon Ball FighterZ Rollback Netcode and Next-gen Upgrade Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.


Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, August 8, 2022 4:33 PM
    

A gameplay trailer for both characters was also released.

The post Street Fighter 6 Characters Kimberly and Juri Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.


Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, August 8, 2022 3:49 PM
    

The first beta period will be exclusive to PlayStation players

The post Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Open Beta Dates Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.


Latest Games on Play iDev Games Monday, August 8, 2022 4:14 PM
     Platfomer game with 40 levels and leaderboard. It takes few minutes sometimes for the game to load, so please wait a little.Story:When the monster attacks t...

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Kotaku Monday, August 8, 2022 1:39 PM
    

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has been five years in the making and it shows. Monolith Soft's latest open-field JRPG odyssey has more systems and more to do than either previous game in the trilogy (not to mention the often overlooked Xenoblade Chronicles X). I'm enjoying it a ton so far. I'm also learning lots of useful…

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Kotaku Monday, August 8, 2022 1:15 PM
    

The Evolution Championship Series, commonly shortened to EVO, took place over the weekend. Dedicated to all things fighting games, during this year's EVO I saw copious hype moments, from amazing comebacks to unstoppable combos and everything in between. Just as you'd expect. But there was one instance during the

Read more...


Kotaku Monday, August 8, 2022 1:00 PM
    

Just when you thought Assassin's Creed Valhalla couldn't get any bigger, it does. Last week, Ubisoft added a free roguelike mode called "the Forgotten Saga," which is basically the size of a whole game unto itself. Even worse, it's genuinely really good. Dammit!

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Kotaku Monday, August 8, 2022 12:10 PM
    

It's been a week since the Diablo 4 beta test started, and players are already leaking footage of the game on the internet. What's funny is that the screenshots have the testers' identifying number all over them, which means that Blizzard likely already knows who these people are.

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Kotaku Monday, August 8, 2022 10:30 AM
    

All advertising is evil, obviously. But sometimes, despite this, it can be extraordinarily entertaining. This latest 3D billboard from outside of Tokyo's Shinjuku Station is maybe the best use of this optical illusion tech I've seen, and it's cross-promoting Pokémon GO and, er, World Cat Day.

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Kotaku Monday, August 8, 2022 9:50 AM
    

The summer of Nintendo Directs continues with a blowout on Splatoon 3 on August 10, the Switch-maker announced Monday morning. Fans will be looking for a fresh-look at some of the game's new weapons, modes, and secrets about its single-player campaign.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 1:13 PM
     FIFA 23 leveling overhaul lets you earn Pro XP in Volta

A major FIFA 23 leveling overhaul is on the way with the latest edition of EA's soon-to-be-renamed football game series. In FIFA 23, you'll be able to develop your Pro Clubs player in a bunch of new ways, including in Volta Football and new skill games.


PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 12:21 PM
     You can now explore No Man's Sky without a graphics card

No Man's Sky system requirements have received an overhaul, and the intergalactic adventure will apparently run on an iGPU. That's right, you don't even need a dedicated graphics card to explore the depths of Hello Games' sci-fi survival romp, and doing so seemingly won't look like a slideshow.

RELATED LINKS: No Man's Sky multiplayer, No Man's Sky update, No Man's Sky VR

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 12:23 PM
     Genshin Impact 3.0 Sumeru Tree of Dreams rewards found by leakers

Every major region in Genshin Impact contains an almost overwhelming amount of collectibles to find that can be used in various ways to help you on your journey through Teyvat. One such collectible is Sigils - items used to purchase resources or upgrade specific named structures in the world, like Inazuma's Sacred Sakura tree. In Genshin Impact version 3.0, Sumeru's Tree of Dreams will take Dendro Sigils and provide players with rewards. Thanks to a recent leak, we can see exactly what players can expect to get from the tree.

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

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 11:58 AM
     Multiversus tier list August 2022: best characters ranked

Are you looking for a Multiversus tier list? The Warner Bros fighting game is still in open beta with its release date delayed for the foreseeable future, with many players gaining access to its colourful cast of characters for the first time. Soon, we will know who the most powerful characters are, from DC Superheroes such as Batman and Wonder Woman to Cartoon Network favourites like Finn the Human and Steven Universe. We even have throwback characters from Warner Bros' back catalogue of shows acquired over the years, including Shaggy and Velma from Scooby Doo.

With such an illustrious gathering of fighters, a Multiversus tier list was inevitable. Judging by other competitive multiplayer games, ranking these fighters goes beyond looking at their individual abilities. Multiversus focuses on team-based combat, with each fighter broken down into roles such as Bruiser and Tank. In order to create the definitive Multiversus tier list, we looked at how well each fighter interacts with their partner and how good they are on their own.

RELATED LINKS: Multiversus impressions, Multiversus tier list, The best Multiversus mods

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 11:58 AM
     Duke Nukem Forever was ahead of its time, but nerfed before launch

Duke Nukem Forever, the infamous FPS from 3D Realms, at one time rivalled GTA 6, Half-Life 3, and a new Silent Hill on the list of upcoming games players were most curious to see released. Its 2011 arrival wasn't exactly met with fanfare, but that might be to do with several key visual features being cut, features that modders are starting to piece back together.


PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 11:58 AM
     Diablo Immortal expansion hints may lie behind Cain's locked door

When you're finished tracking down the best Diablo Immortal Legendary items and using them to tear Skarn's legions asunder, you may be interested in perusing the back room of Deckard Cain's mysterious workshop. If you manage to break into this inner sanctum, it looks like it may contain an interactable altar that could potentially herald a future expansion.

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

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 10:57 AM
     MSI Intel Arc A380 GPU on the cards for pre-built gaming PCs

An MSI Intel ARC GPU is on the way, as the company is about to join the A380 fold alongside ASRock and Gunnir. The entry-level graphics card will make its way to pre-built gaming PCs, but there's no word on whether it'll be available to buy outside of China.

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

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 10:34 AM
     Why Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition was a mess when it launched

June of this year saw the fortieth anniversary of Blade Runner, Ridley Scott's genre-defining cyberpunk film. Nightdive Studios had targeted the anniversary for the launch of its remake of the Blade Runner adventure game, a beloved classic developed by Westwood Studios and originally released in 1997. Launch day arrived on June 23, Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition went up for sale, and the reviews began trickling in. They were not good.


PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 11:06 AM
     AOC AGON Pro AG274QXM review

The AOC AGON Pro AG274QXM gaming monitor is one of the few Mini LED screens available on the market today, and the first one that I've had the pleasure of using. While the technology can't quite compete with more expensive OLED offerings, even with full array local dimming, I'm genuinely impressed with how much better of an HDR experience it offers versus the plethora of pretenders out there.

RELATED LINKS: AOC G2590FX review, AOC AGON AG322QCX review, Best gaming monitor

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 10:02 AM
     CS:GO ranks don't matter in this new randomised game mode

CS:GO ranks are what we're all fighting towards, signifying hard work, skill, and achievement, but a new, randomised game mode for Valve's multiplayer shooter, just released on Steam, seems to undo all of that by challenging not so much your speed and aim as your ability to get lucky.

RELATED LINKS: CS:GO console commands, CS:GO tips, CS:GO smokes

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 9:22 AM
     Fortnite map made in Creative is a super cool take on famous boardgame

A new Fortnite map, built using Creative, proves there is still plenty of life and imagination in Epic's battle royale game. It's the place you can find things like this Fall Guys-inspired party map, or even the most challenging parkour maps like World of Deathrun. It's also a place where players recreate things from other games.

RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 9:19 AM
     Tower of Fantasy system requirements – play using a tiny GPU

Tower of Fantasy system requirements aren't ferocious in terms of specs, but you'll want to check your gaming PC over before diving into the Genshin Impact competitor. Thankfully, you won't need a shiny new Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU to explore the planet of Aida, and developer Hotta Studio doesn't appear to be too hung up about your choice of CPU.

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

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 9:23 AM
     League of Legends new player experience accused of being

MOBA games are among the most notorious for being overly complex, with a relatively dense ruleset and an extremely steep learning curve. As one of League of Legends' new players, it can be very tempting to pick whoever you think looks the coolest and jump straight into a match, but here's why that might not be the best idea.

RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends patch 12.12 notes, LoL tier list

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 8:54 AM
     Razer Huntsman V2 review

Keyboards like the Razer Huntsman V2 don't come around very often, leaving such an incredibly positive and lasting impression on you that all alternatives simply pale in comparison. In fact, I've been enjoying its optical switches and other great qualities so much (of which there are many) that I almost forgot that I had to review it.

RELATED LINKS: Razer Viper V2 Pro review, Razer Barracuda Pro review, Razer Enki Pro review

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 8:42 AM
     The best Genshin Impact Collei build

Wondering about the best Genshin Impact Collei build? The new character is set to be part of the highly-anticipated Genshin Impact 3.0 update, which introduces a new area and a new element, Dendro. Alongside Tighnari, Collei will be one of the first characters wielding the new grass element.

With this new element being introduced to the anime game, you have a whole new option to build out your party thanks to the new Genshin Impact elemental reactions. By pairing your Dendro user with Pyro and Hydro teammates, you'll have a well-rounded party whose elements interact well. Consider completing your squad with a strong Cryo character as you prepare to take on the adventures that await in the new region, Sumeru.

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

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 8:57 AM
     Best gaming keyboard 2022

Whether you use the best gaming keyboard for work or play, adding one to your gaming PC setup can make all the difference. Sure, that mushy set of keys at the office may technically perform the same role, but upgrading your clicky-clacky companion will help improve both your typing experience and your WASD reflexes in the best FPS games.

Choosing the best gaming keyboard isn't complicated, but brands like Corsair, Razer, and SteelSeries like to put their own spin on the staple PC peripheral. Whether you prefer full sized options complete with number pads and function keys, or dinky 60% space savers, there are a variety of keyboards out there to suit your gaming desk preferences.

To help you navigate the sea of RGB backlit, microswitched boards on the market, we've assembled a collection of the best gaming keyboard options, with products that pair with the best gaming mouse while catering to both premium and budget ensembles.

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

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 7:49 AM
     Destiny 2 recreates Skyrim mods by adding Ohio

Destiny 2 has taken inspiration from recent bizarre Skyrim mods -- whereby all of the game's dragons are replaced by a flying, fire-breathing outline of the state of Ohio -- as one intrepid video and photo editor adds the Buckeye state to Bungie's FPS and MMORPG crossover.

RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 7:34 AM
     WoW Dragonflight Alpha gives early look at new Warlock abilities

Whenever a new World of Warcraft expansion is on the way, we receive a regular drip-feeding of updates about the iconic MMORPG from Blizzard - new talents, new classes, new areas, you name it. Thankfully, that's not our only source of information, as the informational pipe has a spigot called datamining. The good people at WoWhead.com have tapped this resource and found a host of new Warlock abilities and talents in the latest alpha build.

RELATED LINKS: Best MMORPGs on PC, The best WoW addons, WoW Classic leveling guide

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 7:28 AM
     Tower of Fantasy

The Tower of Fantasy release times and dates have been revealed, but Hotta Studio warn that the Genshin Impact-style open-world RPG game still has "many shortcomings" ahead of launch.


PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 7:11 AM
     Steam Deck Proton update features a few handy FFXIV fixes

A Steam Deck update is coming, and it packs a few FFXIV fixes and compatibility layer patches for fan favourite games. Available to beta users now, Proton 7.0-4 should help refine the Square Enix MMORPG on the handheld gaming PC, meaning you'll experience fewer Hydaelyn hiccups and finicky interface shenanigans.

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

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 6:55 AM
     Minecraft builds see Redstone used by YouTubers to create MS Paint

Minecraft builds have reached a new high as Redstone -- which has already been used to recreate the Ghostbusters theme, a playable version of Dance Dance Revolution, and even real-world Redstone devices -- has now been manipuated by YouTubers to make a fully functioning version of MS Paint, inside the multiplayer building game.

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

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 6:40 AM
     Hogwarts Legacy cave hints at swimming in the Harry Potter game

While many fans have been asking if Harry Potter is in Hogwarts Legacy, others have been scouring the game's various trailers in search of any shreds of new information. One eagle-eyed witch or wizard has spotted a mysterious cave just beneath the iconic castle, and in turn has sparked discussion about what it might be and, more importantly, whether or not it confirms that players will be able to swim.

RELATED LINKS: Hogwarts Legacy release date, Upcoming PC Games, Best PC RPGs

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 7:59 AM
     Dead by Daylight killer Pyramid Head critiqued by Silent Hill designer

The Dead by Daylight killer Pyramid Head has been discussed and debated by the Silent Hill designer behind the original character, who suggests that a changed version of the monster should feature as a DBD killer in Behaviour Interactive's asymmetrical multiplayer horror game.

Masahiro Ito, the art director for Silent Hill 2, and a monster designer for the first trilogy of Silent Hill games, suggests that an alternative version of Pyramid Head could be used as a Dead by Daylight killer, owing to the fact that the original design of the monster was created specifically to relate to Silent Hill 2's protagonist, James Sunderland. In Silent Hill 2 – one of the best horror games – Pyramid Head is a dark reflection of James' psyche, reflecting his anger and bitterness towards his wife.

RELATED LINKS: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, Hooked on You: A DBD Dating Sim gameplay review

PCGamesN Monday, August 8, 2022 6:28 AM
     Overwatch 2 system requirements

Need to check your PC against the Overwatch 2 system requirements? We've got you covered. Although you won't be able to get away with integrated graphics like the first game, you probably won't need to upgrade your CPU in order to play Blizzard's long-awaited hero shooter sequel - unless you want to pump out the frames, that is.

The Overwatch 2 system requirements are generally more demanding than its predecessor. It's got a larger storage footprint, demanding 50GB of space on your gaming SSD rather than 30GB, as well as increasing the amount of gaming RAM you'll need to meet the minimum or recommended specs. Now, the previously recommended graphics card requirements are the minimum, and Blizzard suggests you use an Intel Core i7 rather than the cheaper Core i5.

That said, the Overwatch 2 system requirements make for a modest barrier to entry. It carries the same minimum processor requirements as the original and doesn't ask for more than 8GB of RAM in a world that now gravitates towards 16GB. You also won't need a graphics card that's capable of ray tracing in order to get in on the action, nor need to install the game on an SSD, although it'll likely perform better with one.

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

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 8, 2022 11:46 AM
     Roguelike autobattler Despot's Game: Dystopian Army Builder is almost ready to make its way out of early access. The full launch will be coming on September 15th, and bring a handful of improvements to its mass labyrinth escape.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 8, 2022 11:42 AM
    

You might remember that I couldn't beat Spelunky 2's first stage, no matter how hard I tried. Well, I'm proud to announce that my fortunes have since changed and that I've bested it. I should say "we", as my achievement was aided by a co-op pal, and the only person on Earth patient enough to accompany such a terrible Spelunker. We even reached the first boss, and the level after that! Before we both got splatted by an anti-gravity zombie-puppet-that-lives-underwater.

Aside from my – our – achievements, I learned that the game is a perfect measurement of fatigue. Where rulers calculate distance or Ollie's highly scientific WIPERS precipitation system measured the best rain in games, Spelunky 2 is the ultimate tool for accurately determining just how tired someone is.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 8, 2022 11:00 AM
    

Activision Blizzard have announced a reveal event focused on the upcoming Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 as well as what's next for Warzone. The showcase, called Call Of Duty: Next, will be on September 15th, and will be followed by an open beta for Modern Warfare 2.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 8, 2022 10:52 AM
    

After five weeks, 12 posts, 14 games, and 11,146 words, my cycling tour of PC gaming ended on Friday. I've crossed the active warzones of GTA Online and PUBG, stunted down murderous descents in extreme sports games, tried to learn serious bike race tactics in strategy games, gone for a weird ride in a walking simulator, and even needed to ride my real bike for a game powered by Strava. For your convenience and enjoyment, that's now all gathered here with some bonus bike thoughts.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 8, 2022 10:47 AM
    

Is it lazy to describe Turbo Golf Racing as 'Rocket League if the cars were playing golf instead of football?' A bit, yes. But it's also largely accurate. Up to eight players race across a track, ramming their boost-enabled car into their huge futuristic golf ball to send it flying forwards until (depending on your skill or luck) it flies/rolls/plops anticlimactically into the big hole at the end. It's golf, sort of, but fast, demanding, and often unpredictable. You don't even have to wear silly trousers while playing it, but that's just my personal choice.

Of course, it's not quite so simple as hitting your ball forward and relying on the videogame gods to deem your ball worthy of reaching the goal before everybody else's. There are 30 courses of varying length and complexity, and none of them are a simple drag race to the end. There are ramps, twists, turns, and plenty of obstacles. While the very shortest courses are pretty frictionless (I've won a few in under 20 seconds), the longest ones are practically begging you to make agonising mistakes.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 8, 2022 10:32 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. This week, my eye has been caught by a surreal RPG, a squirrel with a gun, a typical tentacle horror, handcrafted spaceships, and plenty more interesting indies.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 8, 2022 9:50 AM
    

Bandai Namco have released a teaser for...well, something Tekken related, although exactly what is open to interpretation. The brief trailer, shown yesterday at Evo 2022, replays the moment from Tekken 1 in which Kazuya Mishima drops his father's body off a cliff, before cutting to a much more modern looking Kazuya and the simple invocation: "GET READY".

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 8, 2022 8:30 AM
    

Demons happened. There's your plot. More specifically, they apparently happened to everyone except you, but the process still messed with your tv, so there's nothing for it but to fight your way through them to some kind of solution.

Demons Happened is a curious blend of very rapid action faintly reminiscent of Hotline Miami, and an Abe's Oddysee type of puzzle game. Such disparate genres don't often blend as well as this, and I'm disappointed that it hasn't got a bigger reception.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 8, 2022 7:14 AM
    

Capcom have announced a pair of characters who will be squaring up to battle in Street Fighter 6. A trailer premiered at Evo showed off the moves of returning brawler Juri and newcomer Kimberly.

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Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 1:56 PM
     Are you ready to fight City Boy?

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 1:30 PM
     Today Square Enix released a new video of its upcoming JRPG The DioField Chronicle, focusing on explaining its gameplay mechanics.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 12:45 PM
     Square Enix has revealed the release date for the final story update to Kingdom Hearts Dark Road in a new video.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 12:21 PM
     Could the Reaver 2.0 actually be happening?

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 12:04 PM
     Today Capcom announced a new collaboration between its upcoming fighting game Street Fighter 6 and the Japanese fashion brand Onitsuka Tiger.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 11:44 AM
     That Wingman looks truly amazing.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 11:34 AM
     Ain't got time to bleed? Why not check out our Predator ranking, then.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 11:33 AM
     Learn how to see previous dialogue in Digimon Survive.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 11:30 AM
     FIFA 23 Pro Clubs is changing things up.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 11:26 AM
     Bandai Namco released another trailer of the upcoming JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R, showcasing one of its major characters.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 11:10 AM
     At least a server issue guarantees the problem isn't you.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 11:01 AM
     Splatoon 3 is getting its very own Direct this week featuring news and updates about the game ahead of its release next month.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 10:48 AM
     Access all the game info.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 10:45 AM
     A guide on how to redeem Guilmon in Digimon Survive.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 10:44 AM
     The game is launching soon.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 10:38 AM
     Here is what we know about error code 19.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 10:37 AM
     Today Square Enix released a series of animated "starter guide" videos dedicated to its super-popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 10:02 AM
     With the upcoming release of Tower of Fantasy, many have found that the style has points of contact with fan-favorite Genshin Impact.

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 9:00 AM
     Bakugo's Death in My Hero Academia Could Make the Series Legendary

Twinfinite Monday, August 8, 2022 8:14 AM
     Hand signs are a way for ninja in the world of Naruto to focus chakra and activate their abilities.

Siliconera Monday, August 8, 2022 1:00 PM
    

Guilty Gear Strive 1 million units sales milestone

Arc System Works announced that it had sold over 1 million units of Guilty Gear Strive in physical shipments and digital sales worldwide. Its press release added more significance, as Strive also became the company's first-ever title to reach the million sales milestone.

The Guilty Gear team's 2D artist Kenta Asano drew a celebratory illustration to mark Strive's 1 million sales milestone. It features Bridget, which will appear as the first Season Pass 2 character. Announced during the Evo 2022 tournament, the most-requested series character in Japan will return simultaneously worldwide on August 8, 2022 (August 9, 2022, in Japan).

At the same time, the company also published a new trailer to mark the fighting game's first anniversary. It features a music video of Sol Badguy's theme song in Strive, "Find Your One Way." The Japanese animation studio Sanzigen produced this video.

[tnm_video layout="mnmd-post-media"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp4-n_u-q[/tnm_video]

Arc System Works sold over 300,000 units of Guilty Gear Strive during its launch week in June 2021. It raised the number to 500,000 units in mid-July 2021, roughly a month after release. That means it took roughly another year for the fighting game to reach the million sales milestone.

Guilty Gear Strive is available worldwide on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, and arcades. A new wave of content additions through Season Pass 2 will begin with Bridget's inclusion on August 8, 2022.

The post Guilty Gear Strive Reaches 1 Million Sales in a Series First appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, August 8, 2022 12:00 PM
    

one piece film red granblue fantasy luffy

Cygames shared more information on the One Piece Film: Red crossover event that will run in Granblue Fantasy. It will launch on September 14 and run until September 25, 2022. The event will grant players two new playable characters, as well as a new summon. There is also a trailer for the event available on YouTube.

Luffy will be a playable character, while Nami and Robin will team up as a single unit. Hijikata and Okita in the Gintama event worked the same way, as do some of the units native to Granblue Fantasy. You can uncap Luffy to unlock two more pieces of artwork for him. Uta also appears as a summon, with Kaori Nazuka reprising her role.

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The trailer is part of the Granblue Fantasy live-stream and features voice actor jokes. For reference, Rackam's voice actor Hiroaki Hirata also voiced Sanji in One Piece. During the trailer, Rackam is a good cook and calls the women of the crew 'mademoiselles,' just like Sanji does. Walder is also prominent in the trailer, serving as the sane man to Rackam. Walder's voice actor Kappei Yamaguchi also voices Usopp in One Piece.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lz5mI7H_aM&t=12834s

Granblue Fantasy is available on mobile devices and Internet browser. The One Piece Film: Red and Granblue Fantasy crossover event will run from September 14 to September 25, 2022.

The post Granblue Fantasy One Piece Event Adds Luffy, Uta, Robin and Nami appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, August 8, 2022 11:00 AM
    

Bleach Blood War Anime

Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War airs soon, in October 2022. With the promotional engine for the new Bleach anime series in gear, the production staff unveiled a new key visual for the show. It also confirmed more of the voice cast [Thanks, Famitsu!].

The new Bleach anime key visual focuses on Ichigo and his closest friends, with Quincy King Ywach and Uryuu Ishida in the background. Ichigo, Renji, Rukia, Chad, and Orihime are in the foreground, sporting their weapons.

Bleach Anime

An official site update confirmed more of the voice cast for Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War. In addition to returning members from the original Bleach anime, The Thousand-Year Blood War features many new roles for the Stern Ritter. They're the elite soldiers of the Quincy Wandenreich and the main foes of the Soul Reapers in the manga's final arc. Previous reveals of the voice cast confirmed many of the key roles, but a few new and returning cast members remained unconfirmed.

Here are the new voice actor confirmations.

  • Äs Nödt - Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Kirito in Sword Art Online, Law in Tales of Arise, Xiao in Genshin Impact)
  • BG9 - Hideyuki Tanaka (Otacon in Metal Gear Solid, Backbeard in GeGeGe no Kitaro, Wolfgang Grimmer in Monster)
  • Driscoll Berci - Nobuaki Kanemitsu
  • Mask De Masculine - Yasuhiro Mamiya (Vauthry in Final Fantasy XIV, Magma in Dr. Stone, GigantoMachia in My Hero Academia)
  • NaNaNa Najahkoop - Tomoaki Maeno (Zhongli in Genshin Impact, Jun'ichi Tachibana in Amagami SS, Naotsugu in Log Horizon)
  • Quilge Opie - Koichi Yamadera (Shun Akiyama in Yakuza 4, Spike in Cowboy Bebop, Beerus in Dragon Ball Super)
  • Robert Accutrone - Takaya Hashi (Loquis in Broken Blade, Moriarty in Fate/Grand Order, Gilliam in Outlaw Star)
  • Ryunosuke Yuki - Daiki Yamashita (Midoriya in My Hero Academia, Yushiro in Demon Slayer, Senpai in Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro)
  • Shino Madarame - Asami Seto (Kujou Sara in Genshin Impact, Kasane Randall in Scarlet Nexus, Aoi in Birdie Wing)

Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War airs in October 2022. The original anime can be found on various streaming services. It airs on Crunchyroll in North America.

The post New Bleach Anime Key Visual and Voice Roles Unveiled appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, August 8, 2022 10:00 AM
    

honkai impact summer survival

A new summer event, Summer Survival Rhapsody Side A, will debut soon in Honkai Impact 3rd. It will launch alongside Version 5.9, which will debut on August 11, 2022. Using event currency you get from clearing stages and missions, you can get a new outfit, Energy Devices, Crystals, and more.

Here is the trailer for the Summer Survival Rhapsody Side A event in Honkai Impact 3rd:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5HcHsMXS8Q

The Summer Miss Elf♪ outfit is for Miss Pink Elf♪, and you can get it for free in the event shop. She has a white headband in her hair, and is wearing a light white-and-black swimsuit underneath a pale blue short-sleeved blouse. As you play through the three chapters of the event, you can unlock more Flame-Chasers to deploy.

Summer Survival Rhapsody Side A will introduce a new battle mode in Honkai Impact 3rd, which involves rolling a dice. Your roll will determine a Flame-Chaser's damage. There are also skills to manipulate the numbers you can get from the dice. As you progress through island adventure, you may encounter forks in the path. Depending on what route you choose, there may be rewards and blessings to collect.

Honkai Impact 3rd is available on Windows PC and mobile devices. The Version 5.9 update and Summer Survival Rhapsody Side A event will go live on August 11, 2022.

The post Summer Survival Rhapsody Side A Event to Debut in Honkai Impact appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, August 8, 2022 9:00 AM
    

dragon ball fighterz rollback netcode

During EVO 2022, Dragon Ball FighterZ producer Tomoko Hiroki announced that the game will have rollback netcode. This will only be for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC versions of the game. During the same announcement, Hiroki said that the game will no longer receive updates in the forms of new characters or balance updates. [Thanks, HD_Kirin!]

Here is a clip of Hiroki announcing rollback netcode during EVO 2022. You can hear the cheers of the audience as soon as she says the words, even before the translator can translate for her:

https://twitter.com/HD_Kirin/status/1556206791318376448

As a reminder, rollback netcode is a function that helps to smooth out online multiplayer experience. Rather than waiting for your opponent to input their commands, it predicts the movement and self-corrects if the prediction is wrong. This means that your gameplay experience should feel smooth regardless of ping. Other games that introduced rollback netcode include Street Fighter 6, BlazBlue Centralfiction, and King of Fighters 2022 Unlimited Match

Dragon Ball FighterZ is a 2.5D fighting game from Arc System Works and Bandai Namco Entertainment. It first appeared in 2018, and pits players in 3v3 battles. The game has generally positive reviews, and shipped over two million copies during its first week. In November 2021, Bandai Namco announced that it had sold over 8 million copies worldwide.

Dragon Ball FighterZ is available on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC. The rollback netcode update will only be for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC versions of the game. SNK also announced rollback implementation for the 2019 reboot of Samurai Shodown at this year's EVO.

The post Dragon Ball FighterZ Will Have Rollback Netcode appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, August 8, 2022 8:00 AM
    

Tekken 8 Evo 2022

Bandai Namco made an appearance at the Evo 2022 competitive event this year, making a handful of important announcements. In addition to a few updates and adjustments for Tekken 7, the company may have also teased an upcoming Tekken 8 at Evo 2022. While yet unconfirmed, the official Tekken account has acknowledged the teaser and urged fans to "watch until the end".

The teaser appeared just after a series of updates for Tekken 7 and the announcement of the global finals dates. The update for Tekken 7 will release on August 17, 2022. The free update will reportedly include balance adjustments and new tactics. Furthermore, the Tekken World Tour 2022 Global Finals will be making its return in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on February 4 and 5, 2023.

At the end of the video, after a Tekken 7 title card, the ending scene of the original Tekken appears. After defeating his father in battle, Kazuya throws Heihachi off of a cliff and then smiles. Notably, this also mirrors the ending of Tekken 7. Suddenly, the video changes from the original polygonal graphics to a modern, high-definition version of Kazuya. Kazuya's left eye glows red as he smiles into the camera, with the words "Get Ready" appearing beside him.

You can check out the possible Tekken 8 Evo 2022 teaser in the video below (Starts at 1:38):

https://youtu.be/OocpMVBLxlk

The Tekken series has been active since 1994. Its latest release, Tekken 7, recently surpassed over 9 million units sold worldwide after its initial release in 2015.

Tekken 7 is available to play in arcades, as well as on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

The post Tekken 8 May Have Been Teased at Evo 2022 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, August 8, 2022 7:00 AM
    

Fatal Fury Garou

The legendary fighting game series is coming back. SNK announced at EVO 2022 that it "green-lit" a new Fatal Fury / Garou project for development. This would be the first such project in the works since 1999's Garou: Mark of the Wolves (a.k.a. Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves).

Check out SNK's new Fatal Fury teaser trailer below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YP3wVygHLg

All in all, the teaser reveals very little about the project. Its naming to Fatal Fury/Garou and the use of Rock Howard in the teaser art implies that it's a follow-up to Mark of the Wolves, at least. In Garou, Rock Howard, son of longtime villain Geese Howard, is a student of series hero Terry Bogard, as well. SNK's announcement also trumpets the project as "the long awaited sequel". Besides the art, the teaser trailer displayed cryptic hints as to the nature of the story. Lines like "The City of Legend Still Breathes," "Hungry Wolves Back on the Prowl," and "A New Destiny Hidden in the Darkness" promise new plotlines spinning off from the narrative of 20 years ago.

Though a Fatal Fury game hasn't made an appearance in over two decades, its characters have kept busy in other games. They've often shown up in the rosters of various King of Fighters titles. Terry Bogard himself even joined Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in 2019 as a DLC fighter.

SNK is developing a new Fatal Fury/Garou title, though its platforms and release window are unspecified. King of Fighters XV is available on PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

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Siliconera Monday, August 8, 2022 6:00 AM
    

Guilty Gear Bridget

Bridget returns! Arc System Works had a surprise announcement for Guilty Gear fans at EVO 2022, and it involved the return of a beloved character. Bridget joins the Guilty Gear Strive roster on August 8, 2022, not even a day after the announcement itself. This is the first time Bridget is playable since 2003's Guilty Gear Isuka.

Check out ArcSys' Bridget Guilty Gear Strive announcement trailer below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWOUBwWMakg

Bridget is seen in a new outfit. Rather than the stylized nun outfit worn in previous incarnations, Bridget's new clothing blends everyday wear with nun-like outlines and patterns. Bridget wears a jacket with a hood that resembling a nun's habit, with a sweater, short skirt, and athletic shorts underneath. Bridget's handcuff belt and yo-yo are still used as accessories, with the yo-yo functioning as a single-foot skate, as well.

Bridget was first introduced to the Guilty Gear roster in Guilty Gear XX. Born male in a village where having twin sons was considered a bad omen, Bridget was raised as a girl to avoid persecution. In previous games, Bridget conformed to the archetype of a cross-dressing male character, and was referred to with masculine pronouns. However, Bridget's character biography on the official Guilty Gear Strive page appears to be written to avoid using pronouns at all. At this time, Arc System Works has not confirmed if it intends to change Bridget's characterization. When Testament joined the roster in March, they confirmed that Testament is agender, and uses "they/them" pronouns rather than the masculine ones from previous games.

Bridget joins Guilty Gear Strive on August 8, 2022. Three more characters will join the roster in 2022 and 2023 as part of Season Pass 2. The game is playable on PC, PS4, and PS5.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, August 8, 2022 1:00 PM
     New Tekken Game TrailerThroughout the second half of the 2010s, Tekken 7 was all the rage, no pun intended. After Tekken Tag Tournament 2 underperformed and seemingly put the series on life support, Tekken 7 managed to revive player interest in the franchise and foster a large competitive scene. Having said that, the game had a lot of missed potential and areas for improvement, what with its mostly unimpressive visuals, its bizarrely-executed story mode, and an overall lack of single-player content. The time has come for a fresh new Tekken installment to arrive and potentially address some of these issues. Thankfully, judging by the new Tekken teaser trailer that Bandai Namco revealed at EVO 2022, it looks like we will soon get one. Before this teaser, Bandai Namco revealed that Tekken 7 would receive yet another free update on August 17. The update trailer it showed mainly advertised more balance changes as well as "new tactics," which presumably means more moves or mechanics for each c...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, August 8, 2022 12:30 PM
     Fifa 23 Pro Clubs Deep Dive Trailer Crossplay Seasonal Progression Skill Games In Team LobbyPro Clubs in FIFA 23 is receiving some new features. As revealed in a new trailer, the team-based game mode is being improved. The improvements include seasonal progression inspired by Ultimate Team, a reworked leveling system, and skill games in the team lobby. Seasonal progression was introduced into Ultimate Team a few years back. It lets players work towards various objectives each season and get rewards for doing so. Pro Clubs will receive a similar progression model with new rewards and objectives being added every six weeks. These rewards primarily consist of cosmetics purchased through the Volta store, such as new tattoos.   Ever been in a situation where you're waiting on the team sheet for your teammates to show up? EA is adding skill games to the FIFA 23 Pro Clubs team lobby to give you something to do while you wait. There will be 66 skill games to take part in, with a Pro Clubs specific leaderboard for each game. You can also earn XP while playing these games to...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, August 8, 2022 11:45 AM
     Runescape 300m Account Party Event Live Grand ExchangeRuneScape is celebrating hitting 300 million total accounts and to celebrate, Developer Jagex is running an event dubbed the 300M Account Party. The party is being thrown to celebrate the 21-year-old MMORPG passing a milestone that most games could only dream of. Jagex goes over the specifics in its latest developer blog post. The 300 million players' party is hosted by none other than Party Pete. Pete is known for hosting drop parties, which are social events where players can donate items to appear in the Falador Party Room randomly. However, the drop party for this event isn't limited to just Falador — it's taking place all across Gielinor.   To take part you'll first want to meet up with Pete at the Varrock Grand Exchange. Talk to him to receive a free snazzy pair of the new 300M Keepsake Glasses. Pete will then explain that his drop party hasn't gone to plan and he needs your help to collect the scattered Balloon Fragments. Fragments can be...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, August 8, 2022 9:45 AM
     Hard West 2 ReviewHard West 2 is a follow-up from Ice Code Games and Good Shepherd Entertainment, and promises challenging turn-based bouts as you make your way through a grim frontier. Granted, I didn't know what to expect since I didn't play the original game, but parts of this sequel did intrigue me. In a way, Hard West 2 carves out its own path in a genre where certain concepts have become the norm. Still, there were moments that became too tedious as time wore on, primarily driven by the core mechanics.   Ghost trains and bargains with the devil Hard West 2 starts when a posse of outlaws led by Gin Carter attempts to rob a train. Rumor has it that the train is haunted and, soon enough, they meet someone known as Mammon (who, apparently, could be the devil himself). A firefight ensues, causing the train to derail. Some members of the gang emerge from the wreckage, regrouping to meet new friends and foes. The narrative develops with familiar tropes from the Weird West fiction genre (...

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, August 8, 2022 1:01 PM
     The dawn of an ego-peeking era in VALORANT? There is currently only one proven way of ranking up in VALORANT – winning. How you win will not matter much to most casual players, as the general public knows that the VALORANT ranking system queues up players from similar skill levels anyway, which results in a […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, August 8, 2022 12:08 PM
     Divine Plant of the Depths is a world quest in Genshin Impact on Watatsumi Island in Inazuma, the Electro Nation. For this quest to be available to you, your Adventure Rank needs to be 30, and you should have completed the first part of the Archon Quest Chapter II: Act I – The Immovable God […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, August 8, 2022 11:00 AM
     Underwater wreckage sites hold valuable treasure with a decent amount of cash in GTA 5. GTA 5's waters are probably the least explored aspect of the game, further reinforced by the fact that there are only six underwater vehicles between GTA 5 and GTA Online. In comparison, you will find at least 30 different types […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, August 8, 2022 8:54 AM
     While we expect every iteration of Street Fighter to bring back the same characters, we also get some new fighters joining the fray. A new video from SF6 gives us a look at returning character Juri as well as a new fighter named Kimberly. Check them out: Kimberly, the spunky new ninja, and Juri, the […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, August 8, 2022 7:49 AM
     Pokemon is gearing up for the next main game in the franchise with Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, and the launch is set for November. Just in, we have a new video giving us a look at the Paldea region as well as all the new elements coming to the game. Off the bat, the […]

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