Oct 02, 18:00


PCGamesN Sunday, October 2, 2022 12:41 PM
     Skyrim mod introduces new Daedric DLC in the Shivering Isles

A stunning new trailer shows off an upcoming Skyrim mod that introduces a new DLC-sized Daedric quest line to one of the best RPG games on PC. Skyrim: Extended Cut is an extensive overhaul project for the Bethesda game that introduces new quests, challenges, and characters, and its first big release continues one of the most fun Skyrim questlines and adds a new region to the fantasy game's Shivering Isles - a Daedric realm most famously featured in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.

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PCGamesN Sunday, October 2, 2022 11:35 AM
     Surprise Terraria crossover delights fans of sandbox games

A surprise Terraria crossover discovered in the Terraria 1.4.4 update Labor of Love is delighting fans by bringing together two of the best sandbox games on PC. While some collaborations such as the Core Keeper Terraria crossover were listed among the Terraria Labor of Love patch notes, certain others have been kept a secret. As such, consider this a spoiler warning for this particular addition to one of the best crafting games - though we'll be careful not to give away anything else too significant.

RELATED LINKS: The best Terraria mods, Terraria happiness guide, Terraria bosses guide

PCGamesN Sunday, October 2, 2022 10:16 AM
     As Overwatch 2 looms, players wave goodbye to first Blizzard FPS game

The Overwatch 2 release date is imminent, which means that it's almost time for Blizzard to say goodnight to its first hero shooter as the Overwatch servers go down in preparation for the transition to the game's new free-to-play model. As the final hours of original Overwatch tick away, fans, streamers, and YouTubers who enjoyed what was considered one of the best FPS games on PC in its golden years are returning to see it off for one final time.

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Twinfinite Sunday, October 2, 2022 3:21 PM
     Embrace your inner Marty McFly and Doc Brown with these gear items in Splatoon 3 that are a direct reference to Back to the Future Part II.

Twinfinite Sunday, October 2, 2022 1:15 PM
     Ones to Watch are back with a twist in FIFA 23.

Siliconera Sunday, October 2, 2022 4:00 PM
    

Armed Fantasia Penny Blood

The double Kickstarter campaign for Armed Fantasia and Penny Blood has come to a successful close. Backers pledged a total of 379,328,385 yen over the course of the crowdfunding campaign, which ended on September 30, 2022. This number was against an initial goal of 100 million yen. At current exchange rates, that's just over $2.6 million USD against an initial goal of about $690,000 USD. The studios revealed some in-progress footage ahead of the campaign's "final push".

The Kickstarter campaign began on August 30, 2022, and ended on September 30, 2022. All in all, 17,920 backers donated to the campaign. Based on the Kickstarter page,  the most popular tiers for backing the campaign amounted to pre-orders of the digital or physical editions of both games. The "Combo Digital Deal" went for 11,000 yen (about $80 USD) and the "Combo Physical Deal" went for 15,200 yen (about $110 USD). Those backers will eventually receive copies of both games. Notably, at least 3 backers pledged more than 1 million yen (about $7,500 USD), the highest tier of pledge that includes a meeting with the dev teams.

Armed Fantasia developer Wild Bunch Productions and Penny Blood developers Studio Wildrose and Yukikaze reached all advertised stretch goals for both games. The stretch goals include console versions of both games, New Game Plus mode across both games, card mini-games, costume and weapon swapping between games, and mascot swapping. The stretch goals also unlock game-specific content like an animated intro for Armed Fantasia, a post-ending novel for Penny Blood, and additional features and content.

Check out the gallery for a stretch goal "roadmap" detailing each goal for both games.

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Penny Blood and Armed Fantasia are in development for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. Penny Blood has a release window of Spring 2025, though Armed Fantasia does not have a window as of yet.

The post Armed Fantasia, Penny Blood Campaigns Close Successfully appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Sunday, October 2, 2022 10:00 AM
    

Suzume

Your Name. Director Makoto Shinkai's new movie, Suzume no Tojimari (a.k.a. Suzume's Door-Locking), has an official international name, and it's just Suzume. Toho Films also uploaded the film's second trailer on Thursday. Along with the trailer, an update to the official website also revealed its key visual and more casting information. The film opens in Japan on November 11, 2022.

Check out the film's poster visual below.

Suzume trailer

Here's the second Suzume trailer. English subtitles are available in the closed captions.

Note: The trailer reveals scenes and dialog that may be considered spoilers. If you want a look at the movie that's a little less explicit about plot details, try watching the first trailer instead.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVU0zESXS5c

The new Suzume trailer reveals more about the role of Souta (played by Hokuto Matsumura). The titular Suzume encounters Souta near her home, where she sees him attempting to close a mysterious, freestanding door emanating an unusual energy. The two bond over the door-closing, but one day, a mysterious cat turns Souta into a child-sized three-legged chair. Still able to move but unable to close the doors himself, Souta and Suzume must work together, traveling across Japan to close the doors and track down the sinister cat. The cat seems intent on opening further doors (or being there when they open) and is excited by the prospect of the disasters they threaten to bring.

Suzume opens on November 11, 2022, in Japan. An international release is set within 2023, handled by Crunchyroll and Wild Bunch outside of Asia.

The post In Makoto Shinkai's Suzume, A Cat and A Chair Play Key Roles appeared first on Siliconera.

Oct 02, 10:00


PCGamesN Sunday, October 2, 2022 9:47 AM
     All confirmed Overwatch 2 maps

Want to find out all confirmed Overwatch 2 maps? If you're eagerly awaiting the Overwatch 2 release date, you may have missed the new confirmed maps for the FPS game. Overwatch 2 also brings back many of the maps from the previous game, several of which which have been adjusted to give them a different feel, alongside all the new Overwatch 2 heroes and its fresh-look 5v5 gameplay.

These maps are available in different modes: Control, Hybrid, Escort, and Push - the new Push mode sees teams battle it out over a robot in a key location, and the team that forces the robot furthest into enemy territory wins the game.

So far we've been able to check out a total of six new maps in Overwatch 2, but more are expected to join the game soon, with locations including New York, Rome, Toronto, Monte Carlo, India, Rio de Janeiro, and Gothenburg. So, here are all the Overwatch 2 maps you will encounter and what you can expect from each one.

RELATED LINKS: Overwatch 2 heroes, Overwatch 2 release date, Overwatch 2 tier list

PCGamesN Sunday, October 2, 2022 8:43 AM
     Overwatch 2 heroes: every new hero so far

Want to know about Overwatch 2 heroes? The Overwatch 2 release date is upon us, and the sequel to Blizzard's hero-based FPS game will feature a mixture of returning characters and new faces. As content will be shared across Overwatch 1 and 2, all of the original Overwatch characters will be in the roster. They will be joined by new heroes at launch, with more coming as part of the new Overwatch 2 seasons.

At launch, there will be three new characters joining the ranks of Overwatch 2 heroes. The new model for Overwatch 2 as a free-to-play game is expected to feature nine week-long seasons, and Blizzard says they plan to introduce a new hero to the roster with each alternate season. Therefore we can expect to see a new hero roughly every eighteen weeks, beginning with the game's second season.

Unlike the first game, where all heroes were available to all players, you will now have to unlock future Overwatch 2 heroes from the game's seasonal battle pass. The characters will be on the free track, starting with support character Kiriko who appears at rank 55 of the season 1 pass. Now that's out the way, here's everything we know about the new Overwatch 2 heroes.

RELATED LINKS: Overwatch 2 heroes, Overwatch 2 release date, Overwatch 2 tier list

PCGamesN Sunday, October 2, 2022 6:52 AM
     Hearts of Iron 4 DLC drives grand strategy game to record player count

The release of Hearts of Iron 4 DLC By Blood Alone - and developer Paradox Interactive's decision to temporarily make it a free PC game to celebrate - have combined to push the historical WW2 game to its highest ever concurrent Steam player count. Already one of the best grand strategy games on PC, Hearts of Iron 4 has seen plenty of updates since its 2016 release, and By Blood Alone represents the continuation of that process with a huge aircraft overhaul and new focus trees for Switzerland, Ethiopia, and Italy.

RELATED LINKS: The best Hearts of Iron 4 mods, Hearts of Iron 4 DLC guide, The best grand strategy games on PC

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Sunday, October 2, 2022 6:00 AM
    

Sundays are for returning from a long vacation and shaking off the holiday haze. Before you kick into gear, let's read this week's best writing about games (and game related things).

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Twinfinite Sunday, October 2, 2022 8:40 AM
     Ones to Watch are back with a twist in FIFA 23.

Twinfinite Sunday, October 2, 2022 2:24 AM
     Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games revealed new videos about its growing space simulator and its features.

Pivotal Gamers Sunday, October 2, 2022 5:00 AM
     What's up all? gamehag holds a new giveaway for multiple titles. This is what they say. To get: 2000 KD, 1500 KD, 1000 KD, 850 KD, 700 KD, 500 KD, 250 KD, 200 KD, 100 KD, 50 KD, 20 KD, 10 KD To get this key your Steam level must be at least 3. Last minute notes Login with your gamehag account, complete all steps to get your key. Still here? Just click on the button below and follow the liste...

Pivotal Gamers Sunday, October 2, 2022 4:35 AM
     What's up all? We have another remarkable giveaway from Giveaway Of The Day for Moai: Build Your Dream. Read on for their offering. Moai: Build Your Dream is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Moai: Build Your Dream Exclusive offer from Giveaway of the Day and MyPlayCity! No third-party advertising and browser add-...

Pivotal Gamers Sunday, October 2, 2022 3:10 AM
     Hello fellow gamers. itch.io holds a new giveaway for Nameless – The Departed Cycle. This is what they say. Get Nameless – The Departed Cycle for FREE! A few words about Nameless – The Departed Cycle This game is still being polished, and updates are on the way! Last minute notes Login with your itch.io account, follow the on-screen instructions to add it to your library. Still h...

Oct 02, 02:00


Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, October 1, 2022 6:32 PM
    

What would be the most fitting end for Shenmue's anime adaptation? To be cancelled with its story incomplete, of course. And so it is: Shenmue The Animation isn't getting a season two.

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Twinfinite Sunday, October 2, 2022 1:50 AM
     Microsoft Flight Simulator developers keep releasing new assets and add-ons for the popular sim, and today is no exception.

Twinfinite Sunday, October 2, 2022 12:06 AM
     It's definitely the right time to announce a new Berserk anime adaptation.

Twinfinite Saturday, October 1, 2022 11:58 PM
     A guide that explains how to obtain the Frosted Glass custom in COD Vanguard and Warzone.

Twinfinite Saturday, October 1, 2022 11:58 PM
     A guide that explains how to earn money quickly in Phasmophobia.

Twinfinite Saturday, October 1, 2022 9:41 PM
     Fatshark released a new trailer of its upcoming FPS Warhammer 40,000: Darktide focusing on the Zealot archetype and the Preacher class.

Twinfinite Saturday, October 1, 2022 9:01 PM
     The All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2022 is being hosted at Tokyo Big Sight and Kotobukiya came armed with goodies for Muv-Luv Alternative fans.

Latest Games on Play iDev Games Saturday, October 1, 2022 8:35 PM
     Rearrange priceless work of art while learning trivia in a limited period of time you can also play hereArt Jumble by Arduino kid...

Pivotal Gamers Saturday, October 1, 2022 9:10 PM
     Hello folks. itch.io holds a new giveaway for Deep in the Void. Their message follows. Get Deep in the Void for FREE! A few words about Deep in the Void The Game is still in early development. Many of the planed features are yet to be implemented. Expect Bugs. https:https://www.youtube.com/embed/qYdlcCsYbC8 Last minute notes Login with your itch.io account, follow the on-screen instructions to add...