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Kotaku Wednesday, October 12, 2022 7:05 PM
    

Over a year after the first reports and government investigations into the company began, publisher Activision Blizzard is facing fresh lawsuits over what is described in this latest case as a "pervasive 'frat-boy' workplace culture that is a breeding ground for harassment and discrimination against women".

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Kotaku Wednesday, October 12, 2022 6:05 PM
    

Back in the '90s, when The Simpsons was one of the best shows on TV, the world was gifted a theatrical bomb known as Waterworld. This post-apocalyptic action film starring Kevin Costner cost a lot of money to make and was an infamous dud. So naturally, The Simpsons made a joke about it. And now that joke has become a…

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Kotaku Wednesday, October 12, 2022 5:10 PM
    

Are you sick of wandering the streets of Night City alone, with only the sights and sounds of gratuitously over-sexualized advertisements to keep you company? Has someone caught your eye? Someone you'd like to be more than just chooms with? Even if you've ventured into Night City before, it's worth jumping back in for…

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Kotaku Wednesday, October 12, 2022 4:35 PM
    

No, you didn't accidentally click on the webpage of our sister site, The Onion. A scientist really grew a brain in a lab and, unfortunately, it's a gamer.

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Kotaku Wednesday, October 12, 2022 4:35 PM
    

Halloween is here and while you may enjoy this holiday, you might not be as into scary horror games as others. You aren't alone! Horror games can be incredibly intense, even for those who love a good scary movie. But maybe you still want to enjoy some games on Halloween, just without all the jump scares.

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Kotaku Wednesday, October 12, 2022 3:55 PM
    

Sony's revamped PS Plus service is getting bigger and better every month, and October opens the sluice gates on a torrent of great games. There's Assassin's Creed III and Syndicate, yes, but also a ton of Dragon Quest games, the recent remaster of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and even former Xbox Series X/S exclusive,

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Kotaku Wednesday, October 12, 2022 2:40 PM
    

In a stunning twist of irony, the official Interview with the Vampire account, associated with the new AMC TV series, just revealed a collaboration with a mobile app that empowers fans to "write your own vampire stories" featuring the show's memorable characters. Which is absolutely incredible. Anne Rice, who wrote…

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Kotaku Wednesday, October 12, 2022 2:28 PM
    

Data miner and SteamDB creator Pavel Djundik has found solid evidence that Valve is planning to introduce Steam Deck startup movies, brief videos triggered by turning on your Steam Deck, to the Steam Points Shop.

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Kotaku Wednesday, October 12, 2022 2:18 PM
    

At the start of last week, Activated Indium farming was one of the simplest ways to make big money in No Man's Sky. Players would find a deposit, plop down a ton of drills, and surround it with storage containers. The sci-fi ore poured in. All they had to do was exchange it at a terminal for nearly 1,000 units a…

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Kotaku Wednesday, October 12, 2022 1:40 PM
    

DC's latest comic book blockbuster, Black Adam starring Dwanye "The Rock" Johnson, is coming out next week. So it's not surprising that the character is also headed to Fortnite soon as part of the game's next pop culture crossover. But it took a long time to get here, as The Rock has been attached to the Black Adam

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Kotaku Wednesday, October 12, 2022 1:10 PM
    

Wake the f@#^ up, Samurai. There's a new mod in Cyberpunk 2077 that lets you experience the meteoric rise and fall of going full cyberpsycho, just as depicted in one of your favorite Japanese anime, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.

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Kotaku Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:35 PM
    

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduced a new gym leader today. Her name is Iono, she's the electric-specializing leader of Levincia. But even more central to her identity, according to a translation of her dialogue in a trailer released this morning, is being a "streamer and influencer bringin' dreams to the masses!"

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PCGamesN Wednesday, October 12, 2022 5:55 PM
     Rainbow Six Siege Halloween event Doktor's Curse returns

Rainbow Six Siege's Halloween event kicks off October 13. Doktor's Curse, which sees the multiplayer game's operators take on the roles of 'monsters' and 'hunters' in a 5v5 game of hide and seek, will run through November 2 and feature some new faces on each team this year.

RELATED LINKS: Rainbow Six Siege Year 7 roadmap, Best Rainbow Six Siege operators, Play Rainbow Six Siege

PCGamesN Wednesday, October 12, 2022 4:45 PM
     Back 4 Blood October update adds new horde UI and No Hope matchmaking

Co-op zombie game Back 4 Blood has a meaty October update out now, and the first thing you'll probably notice about it is the new Halloween decorations around Fort Hope. The jack 'o lanterns aren't the only thing that's changed, though - the Back 4 Blood October update includes all-new features and a boatload of bugfixes and improvements.

RELATED LINKS: Back 4 Blood review, The best co-op games on PC in 2021, The best zombie games on PC in 2021

PCGamesN Wednesday, October 12, 2022 2:56 PM
     Starfield ships run on fuel, but you can't just run out of it

Bethesda has turned the trickle of information about its upcoming space RPG game Starfield back on, even if only a bit, and in the most recent splash of intel we learn that Starfield ships will run on fuel. However, director Todd Howard says that while Starfield is at least adjacent to 'hard' science fiction, you won't be able to run out of fuel and get stranded deep in space.

RELATED LINKS: Starfield release date, Starfield ship design, Starfield Game Pass

PCGamesN Wednesday, October 12, 2022 2:29 PM
     Multiversus tier list October 2022: best characters ranked

Are you looking for a Multiversus tier list? The Warner Bros fighting game is now in its first season, with players gaining access to some brand new characters. Soon, we'll know how the likes of Black Adam will compare to the most powerful characters on the roster, from DC Superheroes such as Batman and Wonder Woman to Cartoon Network favourites like Finn the Human and Steven Universe. Of course, we can't discount those 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 which of these fighters are the best characters 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.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, October 12, 2022 2:13 PM
     FIFA 23 Division Rivals rewards time and packs

FIFA 23 Rivals rewards are awarded to those who go head-to-head with other players throughout the week. Playing another human being is the ultimate test of your ability in the football game, and whether your squad is up to scratch or not will be reflected in the rewards you earn come to the end of the Rivals cycle each week.

There are many ways to earn packs when you start your Ultimate Team journey; SBCs like Around The World, and Puzzle Master, will give you a decent injection of players initially, but modes like Squad Battles and Rivals are going to be the most consistent way of earning packs when the SBC content is exhausted. Here is the time you can claim your Rivals rewards and what you get for achieving each rank.

RELATED LINKS: FIFA 23 career mode guide, FIFA 23 ratings, FIFA 23 Icons

PCGamesN Wednesday, October 12, 2022 2:10 PM
     Current Multiversus free characters, rotation, and schedule

Want to know which Multiversus free characters are on rotation? If you're starting the fighting game for the first time, you don't have access to the entire roster right away unless you cough up the cash for a Founder's Pack. Fortunately, Multiversus gives players access to a number of free characters which appear on a biweekly basis.

The current batch of free characters in Multiversus includes Tom and Jerry, Wonder Woman, Iron Giant, and Velma. It's important to note that any progress made using these characters carries over once you unlock them, allowing you to carry on where you left off. Your progress always carries over regardless of how you end up unlocking the characters, whether that be with in-game gold, by spending Gleamium, or using character tokens from the Founder's Pack.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, October 12, 2022 1:16 PM
     Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 review – a Lovelace GPU leviathan

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 has officially arrived, and it's going to take a lot to fell the colossal next-gen graphics card. Its impressive capabilities and AI upscaling tricks will likely change the gaming PC scene as we know it, but its lofty price point, ravenous power requirements, and unsightly form factor may hamper its popularity with everyday players.

RELATED LINKS: RTX 4000 - everything we know, GeForce Now RTX 3080 review, Best graphics card

PCGamesN Wednesday, October 12, 2022 1:18 PM
     The best Overwatch 2 settings for PC graphics, FPS, and performance

Making sure you have the best Overwatch 2 settings when you run Blizzard's new FPS game will help improve visual performance - as well as your own. After all, the best way to make sure you see your opponent before they see you is with the right graphics and frame rate. Having the best Overwatch 2 crosshair settings will also help.

Being a few years on, Overwatch 2 has more demanding requirements than its predecessor, so once you've ensured you have the right setup and best graphics card to handle the Overwatch 2 system requirements, set the game up to give the very best performance - and make sure you never miss a shot.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, October 12, 2022 1:05 PM
     New Overcooked free levels come to multiplayer game for World Food Day

One of the most chaotic multiplayer games, Overcooked! All You Can Eat, is getting new free levels, chefs, and recipes along with a new delivery mechanic as the Overcooked World Food Festival arrives for the joyfully hectic cooking game in celebration of World Food Day on October 16.


PCGamesN Wednesday, October 12, 2022 1:02 PM
     Destiny 2 Hotfix definitely, truly didn't add new content, Bungie says

Destiny 2 players are among the most dedicated cryptologists on the internet. When Bungie introduces a Destiny 2 hotfix, passionate Guardians will eagerly scour every playable pixel of the game to see what's new in the popular FPS game.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, October 12, 2022 1:14 PM
     The best Overwatch 2 support heroes ranked

Trying to find the best Overwatch 2 support heroes? With the new 5v5 team composition change in Overwatch 2, it's harder for support heroes to survive as there's only one tank on the team to protect them. Support players in the FPS game are more vulnerable, but they do have a new passive ability to help them out, which means they can now heal automatically after leaving combat for a few seconds.

In our best Overwatch 2 support heroes list, we're considering how each support performs solo, rather than as part of a dedicated comp. Ultimately, they need to heal, buff, and provide utility for the other players. Thankfully, there are more opportunities to run around the map, giving support heroes a chance to flank and dive into fights in Overwatch 2. High mobility, healing, and damage dealing are key here, along with supporting the best Overwatch 2 DPS heroes and the best tanks on your team.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:57 PM
     The best Overwatch 2 tank heroes

Want to know who the best Overwatch 2 tank heroes are? There's a lot to consider when it comes to picking the best tank hero - since the PvP format made the switch from 6v6 to 5v5, tanks now occupy just one spot on a team. Players no longer have an off tank to cover mistakes, and as the FPS game shifts to a brawly meta, picking the right tank hero is a major decision.

We've selected five of the best Overwatch 2 tank heroes for both newcomers and returning players. Though all nine tanks are reasonable picks, our selection makes it easy to pick up a strong hero that can hold their own no matter what situation they're in, alongside the best Overwatch 2 DPS heroes and the best support heroes.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:49 PM
     Lego Bricktales is a new puzzle game about bricks, not

It's called Lego Bricktales, because those instantly identifiable little elements of interlocking plastic are called Lego bricks, not "Legos" - even if that's harder to scream when you step on one hidden in the carpet. Lego Bricktales is a puzzle adventure game that lets you explore lovingly crafted Lego dioramas and build your own solutions to the puzzles contained within each one.

RELATED LINKS: The best adventure games on PC, The best building games, Lego Elden Ring Mausoleum build

PCGamesN Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:45 PM
     All Gotham Knights skins

Want to know how to unlock Gotham Knights skins? As we head ever closer to the Gotham Knights release date, we've had confirmation that there are a total of 44 skins available in the upcoming open world game, according to executive producer Fleur Marty. It looks like 11 of these skins share similar themes across the Gotham Knights characters. For example, all characters have a Shinobi variant that takes inspiration from Japanese armour designs.

We have officially seen 30 Gotham Knights skins, with 28 of them officially shown on IGN First. Sadly, you can't mix and match these suits to incorporate other styles, such as taking bits from the Shinobi and Knight Ops suits to mash together. However, Geoff Ellenor, game director for Gotham Knights, has said to IGN that you can tinker a bit with colours and some parts of the suit to match a style that looks the best to you. If, for example, you want Batgirl's face exposed or hidden, then the option is up to you for any of the suits.

RELATED LINKS: The best superhero games on PC, The best RPGs on PC, What if Batman: Arkham Knight 2 had happened?

PCGamesN Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:37 PM
     AMD RDNA 3 GPUs may match RTX 4090 performance, but not in ray tracing

The AMD RDNA 3 release date is fast approaching, but we're still yet to see how team red's newest graphics cards will compare against the newly unleashed Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090. Despite the company's best efforts to keep information on the new Radeon RX 7000 series under wraps, some inside sources are now sharing their thoughts on the upcoming pixel pushers.

RELATED LINKS: Ryzen 7000 CPUs - everything we know, RDNA 3 GPUs - everything we know, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:36 PM
     Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, DMZ mode, and more

The Modern Warfare 2 release date is now just around the corner, with two betas out the way, and early access just days away. The new FPS game was first teased by developer Infinity Ward who confirmed its existence with a shiny new 'MWII' logo on Twitter back in April, 2022.

As opposed to a direct remake of the Modern Warfare 2 from 2009, Modern Warfare 2 is a sequel to 2019's Modern Warfare 1 reboot. Confusing? Slightly. But while there will be parallels from across the Modern Warfare series so far, the new game will feel like a new game. Here's everything we know about the 2022 Modern Warfare 2 release date, and what the game entails.

RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, maps, and more, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith details: every big change

PCGamesN Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:19 PM
     Halo Infinite multiplayer reignites

A new Halo Infinite multiplayer playlist is bringing back the FPS game's wacky ideas and wonderful modes in the multiplayer game. It looks like 343 Industries is continuing to channel the pure chaos of Bungie era Halo where it can by giving us Spartans outlandish weapons and match settings to go charging into battle with, even if they don't make any sense within the canon of the Halo universe.

RELATED LINKS: Halo Infinite system requirements, Halo Infinite Bosses, Halo Infinite ranks

PCGamesN Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:50 PM
     The best Overwatch 2 DPS heroes

Want to know who the best Overwatch 2 DPS heroes are? Overwatch 2, or at least the PVP mode, is finally here, and has given fans of Blizzard's popular FPS game the opportunity to try out a revamped roster of heroes. It's no secret that some of the heroes in Overwatch 2 have been overhauled this time around, gaining new passive abilities and - in some cases - switching Overwatch 2 roles entirely. Then there's the three brand-new Overwatch 2 characters to consider, as well.

When it comes to picking an Overwatch 2 DPS hero, there are 17 to choose from. Fortunately, we've whittled the options down to the top five best Overwatch 2 DPS heroes. For our list, we've opted to focus on the best DPS heroes for every situation.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, October 12, 2022 2:15 PM
     Nvidia DLSS 3.0 may not require an RTX 4000 GPU after all

The raw performance of the RTX 4000 series is shaping up to be reason enough to pick up team green's newest GPUs, but Nvidia DLSS 3.0 with its new 'Frame Generation' features remains an equally eye-catching temptation. However, despite the company insisting that the technology will only be compatible with Lovelace pixel pushers, it may not require a new graphics card after all.

RELATED LINKS: RTX 4000 - everything we know, GeForce Now RTX 3080 review, Best graphics card

PCGamesN Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:03 PM
     Genshin Impact Wind Chaser event guide

The Genshin Impact Wind Chaser event is an upcoming domain event that's set to release in the second phase of the Genshin Impact 3.1 update. It involves manipulating wind currents within Galezone domains to hunt down collectibles, solve puzzles, and defeat enemies within a specific time limit to receive valuable rewards, some of which you can spend on Genshin Impact banners for a chance to acquire your favourite Genshin Impact characters. The event begins October 17 and ends on October 31.

You must be Adventurer Rank 20 or above before you can take part in the Genshin Impact Wind Chaser event, so if you're new to the world of Teyvat, check out our Genshin Impact leveling guide to get up to speed. Once you've met this condition, you can acquire the world quest to begin the event by speaking to Honglong, an event-exclusive NPC that veterans of the Genshin Impact Divine Ingenuity event are sure to recognise.

RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, October 12, 2022 5:00 PM
    

The RTX 4090 sure is expensive, huh? Wouldn't it be a shame if there was a graphics card that cost one eighth as much and offered the same basic technologies? Well, good news chums, EVGA's RTX 2060 SC Gaming model is available for £212 - and despite costing 12.5% the price of the RTX 4090, it delivers at least 25% of the performance - nice. That's like, double the value!

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, October 12, 2022 4:07 PM
    

The Samsung Odyssey G7 is one of the best gaming monitors in the world - or at least, that's what I keep telling myself after buying one last year. This is a 32-inch model, offering a 2560x1440 resolution, a 240Hz refresh rate and a DisplayHDR 600 certification that means it actually delivers impactful HDR - a rarity at this price point. Anyway, it's down to £499 today after a £100 discount, so listen up - here's why I rate this monitor so highly.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, October 12, 2022 2:14 PM
    

Open-world hoverbike 'n' climbing game Sable is due to leave PC Game Pass on Sunday, and I only started playing today. I will not finish in time. That's fine. Honestly, I haven't finished half the games I've bought, and I've long since stopped thinking about 'The Backlog' as if I ever will. But I might enjoy this one week of exploring a gorgeous desert, climbing and gliding and hoverbiking, and you might too.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:03 PM
    

Last time, you decided that utterly rinsing a place is better than an end credits song. This was a pretty close one, with rinsing taking 54% of the vote. Good. Onwards! This week, you must choose between two things which add fleeting novelty and surprise. What's better: temporarily piloting an enemy, or a game within the game just for funsies?

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Twinfinite Wednesday, October 12, 2022 6:34 PM
     Today Bethesda released a new video of its upcoming sci-fi RPG Starfield starring Todd Howard as he answers questions from the fans.

Twinfinite Wednesday, October 12, 2022 5:00 PM
     Is Roblox down?

Twinfinite Wednesday, October 12, 2022 4:25 PM
     Breaking down how to fix "Your Session Has Expired" in League of Legends!

Twinfinite Wednesday, October 12, 2022 3:58 PM
     Nemik's dying wish is to pass his manifesto to Cassian, but why?

Twinfinite Wednesday, October 12, 2022 3:57 PM
     Learn all about Sojourn, the newest hero of Overwatch 2.

Twinfinite Wednesday, October 12, 2022 3:03 PM
     These are the top 10 Mecha and Robot anime of all-time.

Twinfinite Wednesday, October 12, 2022 2:39 PM
     A Wicker Man television remake is coming from Andy Serkis and Imaginarium Productions.

Twinfinite Wednesday, October 12, 2022 2:06 PM
     Here's what you need to know about what time the Valorant battle pass ends.

Twinfinite Wednesday, October 12, 2022 2:02 PM
     Here's everything you need to know about when the next Valorant battle pass releases.

Twinfinite Wednesday, October 12, 2022 1:15 PM
     Stripe brings his mischief into MultiVersus today.

Twinfinite Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:58 PM
     We can't wait to dig into this mountain of games for the PlayStation Plus Extra & Premium catalogue.

Twinfinite Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:50 PM
     Come check out how to fix the Overwatch 2 PC restarting and shutting down issue.

Twinfinite Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:45 PM
     What can players expect from the Valverde SBC in FIFA 23?

Twinfinite Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:39 PM
     Three new characters are joining the cast of Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key.

Twinfinite Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:34 PM
     Breaking down the nationality of Valorant's soon to be newest agent, Harbor.

Twinfinite Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:05 PM
     Here is where to find Chaos Storage, Chaos Module, and Chaos Bolt in Genshin Impact.

Twinfinite Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:03 PM
     Learn How To Use Photo Mode in Disney Dreamlight Valley.

Siliconera Wednesday, October 12, 2022 4:00 PM
    

Bravely Default 10th Anniversary Exhibition

The 10th anniversary of the Bravely Default series falls in October 2022, and Square Enix is celebrating it with the announcement of an art exhibition in Japan. The Bravely Default 10th Anniversary Exhibition will take place on the 8th floor of Yurakucho Marui department store in Tokyo, Japan. The exhibition will be open for a limited time on December 2-18, 2022.

The exhibition will feature more than 200 pieces of art from Akihiko Yoshida and Naoki Ikushima, as well as setting and plot documents made for the series. It will cover assets from all Bravely titles released to date; from the first Bravely Default to Bravely Second and even to the latest Bravely Default II. The venue will also include art from other titles by Tomoya Asano's team in Square Enix's Creative Business Unit II Division 6.

Visitors will need a ticket to enter the venue. The on-site tickets will cost 1,600 yen, but visitors can also get them at a reduced price of 1,200 yen by purchasing them before the event begins. The organizer will allow elementary school students and younger children to enter the venue for free.

The Bravely Default series began with Bravely Default: Flying Fairy, which appeared for Nintendo 3DS exclusively in Japan on October 11, 2012. The first Bravely Default title that Square Enix released worldwide came in late 2013 and was an enhanced version of the first game, titled Bravely Default: For the Sequel in Japan. The series' latest entry, Bravely Default II, came out simultaneously worldwide for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in 2021.

The post Bravely Default 10th Anniversary Exhibition Will Appear in Tokyo appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, October 12, 2022 3:00 PM
    

FFVII The first soldier

The first soldiers will not be the last ones standing, it seems. Square Enix has announced that it is ending service for Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier in early 2023. The announcement was relayed via the game's official Twitter account and the official website. In it, the development team announced that the FFVII: The First Soldier shutdown is scheduled for January 11, 2023. The game first launched on November 17, 2021, putting the end of service just over a year after its launch.

Check out the announcement below.

https://twitter.com/FFVII_FS_EN/status/1580083345534222336

The announcement also confirms that as of October 12, 2022, the ability to purchase Shinra Credits has been removed from FFVII: The First Solider. Until the shutdown, players with existing supplies of Shinra Credits can use them as they please. On November 1st, 2022, the game will cease support for Non-English languages, with text displaying exclusively in English. The team also promised that the game will see further updates in the three months left before service ends. Going by the example of other announced mobile game shutdowns, that likely means that Square Enix will rerun limited-time events, activate planned events in the calendar (such as the upcoming Halloween event), or distribute free goodies and giveaways for the remaining players.

FFVII: The First Soldier was a multiplayer-oriented battle royale-style game with up to 75 players in a single match. It was set 18 years before the events of Final Fantasy VII. Players took on the role of candidates for Shinra's SOLDIER program, competing in battle to prove their worth to the company. Players scrambled around large battlefields inspired by locations from Final Fantasy VII's game world obtaining firearms, melee weapons, and materia for spells. There was also a "style" system that determined a character's melee weapon and special skills and traits. For example, Warriors could use a sword and charge an enemy to quickly approach them. Dragoons gained the classic Jump ability and used spears. Monetization came in the form of cosmetic skin purchases and draws via a gacha system. Skins were often themed after FFVII characters, such as Sephiroth, the "low-poly" looks of characters from the PS1 era, and cameos of characters seen in Final Fantasy VII Remake.

FFVII: The First Soldier shuts down on January 11, 2023. It is still available on iOS and Android.

The post FFVII: The First Soldier to Shut Down in January 2023 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, October 12, 2022 2:00 PM
    

T.M. Revolution getting his own S.H. Figuarts

The Japanese singer Takanori "T.M. Revolution" Nishikawa will have an S.H. Figuarts action figure modeled after himself. Bandai has published a new webpage commemorating the special collaboration. It shows how the singer visited the company earlier in 2022 to have a CG model of his body made.

Bandai will use the body model to create an action figure with an approximate height of 6 inches. It also teased that the S.H. Figuarts figure will have a costume from one of T.M. Revolution's popular songs. The company will publish more details about the latter in mid-November 2022.

T.M. Revolution is the stage name that Takanori Nishikawa took when he began his solo career in 1996. The singer became famous for performing theme songs for franchises like Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and Sengoku Basara. In recent years, Nishikawa has been using his own name more often in his newer songs, such as the Fate/Extra Last Encore opening "Bright Burning Shout" and the Edens Zero opening "Eden through the rough."

S.H. Figuarts is a series of character and superhero-based action figures released by Bandai. The lineup usually consists of tokusatsu and Western superheroes like Kamen RiderUltraman, and Marvel. However, it also includes characters from manga and anime titles, such as Dragon BallNaruto, and Spy x Family.

Bandai will reveal more information about the T.M. Revolution S.H. Figuarts action figure in November 2022. The singer will also appear at the opening ceremony of the Tamashii Nation 2022 figure event on November 17, 2022.

The post T.M. Revolution Will Have His Own S.H. Figuarts Figure appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, October 12, 2022 1:00 PM
    

fate/grand order halloween

"The 108's Halloween Rebellion ~ Little Dragon Lady's Water Margin Romance" has started in FGO, but only on the Japanese server. Available Servants in the banner include SSR Assassin Huyan Zhuo and SR Rider Huang Feihu. Both of these characters originated from the Chinese epic Water Margin. Completing the event will net you a free Pretender.

Toridamono, the character designer for the Atelier Ryza series, designed the Assassin of Mt. Liang, or Huyan Zhuo. Huyan Zhuo's voice actress is Manaka Iwami, who also provides the voices for Bridget in Guilty Gear Strive and Amber in Genshin Impact. Huyan Zhuo's Noble Phantasm, Empousa Chain Tempest, deals Quick DMG to all enemies and has a bonus against the Evil attribute. There is also a low chance of her stunning the enemies.

You can watch her Noble Phantasm here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeJb3Eswgak

Other Servants available so far include Huang Feihu (Rider) and Kumonryu Eliza (Pretender). Completing the story will add Kumonryu Eliza to your roster permanently, while Huang Feihu is available in the gacha. A kumonryu is a kind of koi, and as Elizabeth is typically associated with dragons, this is a reference to the Waterfall Legend.

Here is Huang Feihu's Noble Phantasm:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxnL50g4ZO8

Fate/Grand Order is readily available on mobile devices. The 108's Halloween Rebellion ~ Little Dragon Lady's Water Margin Romance is only on the Japanese server of FGO until November 2, 2022.

The post FGO Halloween Servant Designed by Atelier Ryza Designer appeared first on Siliconera.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, October 12, 2022 6:30 PM
     Starfield Persuasion System Spoken DialogueThose who have played enough Bethesda's RPGs know that a good chunk of that time is done through conversations. You tend to go from NPC to NPC, accepting or returning quests, or gathering more information. Sometimes you'll chat up a shopkeeper, other times a king. There are a lot of spoken lines of dialogue in franchises like The Elder Scrolls or Fallout, but Starfield is set to eclipse both. In a Q&A video, Game Director Todd Howard revealed how chatty folks in Starfield will be, as well as revealing the persuasion system used in said conversations. So, how much dialogue are we talking in Starfield? Well, if you happened to read the headline, that number is over 250,000 spoken lines. For reference, Bethesda Game Studio's last major RPG release, Fallout 4, contained more than 111,000 lines of spoken dialogue. Skyrim, on the other hand, had more than 60,000. Yes, there's that many, and yet the "Some may call this junk" line remains permanently etc...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, October 12, 2022 5:00 PM
     Witchfire Delayed Open World CombatWitchfire, the game coming from the former developers of Bulletstorm and Painkiller, has been delayed. And it's not due to the usual reasons this time. There was no message saying that the game required more polish or bug fixes. No, the reason behind the grimdark shooter's push out of 2022 was because developer The Astronauts wanted to add open-world combat to Witchfire. I'll admit, that's a new one to me. Witchfire, as described when it was re-announced, was designed with arena-style shooting in mind — but no more. Instead, the Polish studio wanted to, well, test some boundaries. Witchfire will be delayed to 2023 so the studio can swap to open-world combat. And it's almost done.   "The feature is now 95% implemented," writes Adrian Chmielarz, creative director of Witchfire and co-founder of The Astronauts, in a blog post. "It makes the game better. It is kind of hard for me to imagine the player did not have that freedom before. S...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, October 12, 2022 4:45 PM
     Signalis trailer room 512Players will have plenty of new horror games to try out by the time Halloween arrives, one of them being Signalis by developer rose-engine. Announced back in April, Signalis aims to appeal to fans of classic 1990s horror games with its gameplay centered around resource management, as well as its overall tone and style. Just today, publisher Humble Games dropped a new gameplay trailer for Signalis, so those curious can check it out ahead of the game's October 27 release. The trailer immediately leaves a solid first impression thanks to the game's aesthetic, which makes effective use of simple colors and gives its 3D models a pixelated look that slightly evokes that retro PlayStation 1 vibe. Notably, Signalis adopts a top-down view for its gameplay, which deviates from the fixed camera angles of titles like Resident Evil. Having said that, the slow-paced nature of the gameplay shown definitely resembles that of a '90s survival horror game, so fans of that genre will ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, October 12, 2022 4:30 PM
     Saints Row November UpdateThe latest Saints Row had a pretty rough launch, from game-breaking glitches that stopped some players from playing the game to general bugs throughout. What makes matters worse is that the game failed to please fans who wanted a return to form. Now it looks like Volition is tackling at least one of these issues by releasing a big November update for Saints Row. Saints Row's November update is set to arrive late in the month with over "200 bug fixes and stability upgrades" for the game. The fixes will mostly focus on stability and co-op issues. These have been two of the biggest problem areas for Saints Row, so it's good that they may finally be dealt with. This likely won't be the end of the line for updates, though. In fact, we can expect to see further improvements in later updates.   The update comes with a roadmap Only the best updates come with roadmaps, and while this isn't a particularly big one, there's still some stuff to look fo...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, October 12, 2022 4:00 PM
     Lego Bricktales Pc Jungle 2It goes without saying that the famous Lego bricks have long been associated with creativity and design. Yet it's been quite some time since we've had a Lego videogame that really capitalizes on offering a free form experience for players to flex their engineering and artistic muscles with. Thus, Lego Bricktales stands out as a rather distinct entry in the vast sea of Lego titles. Tackling puzzles with the power of your mind is the name of the game here. As you roam through various Lego-laden biomes, you'll encounter various challenges that will have you putting on your plastic thinking cap. In my case, I think my cap has melted a wee bit due to thinking a little too hard.   Mold your mind No further than the first real puzzle in its Story mode did Lego Bricktales throw me for a loop. I probably spent about an hour and some change trying to decipher the simple conundrum of constructing a staircase. After much trial, error, frustration, tears, pain, and coffee, I...

Gamer Empire Wednesday, October 12, 2022 4:19 PM
     Content creators streaming or making videos of themselves gambling has become a major trend in recent years. While gambling streamers on Twitch still pull by […]

Gamer Empire Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:07 PM
     There are many important stats and modifiers in Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord, but Renown, along with Clan Tier, will lock you away from various […]

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, October 12, 2022 6:00 PM
     Pokemon Legends: Arceus is set in olden times in the Pokemon world when it was rare to find harmony between people and Pokemon. Set in Hisui, modern-day Sinnoh, you will join the Galaxy Expedition Team (Galaxy Team for short) as a member of the Survey Corps stationed in Jubilife Village. You will be tasked to […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, October 12, 2022 5:00 PM
     "You torture for the good times." – Trevor Phillips. Shortly after the events of the last mission, Three's Company, Trevor or Michael, will be given a call by Steve Haines asking them to go to a warehouse to meet up with Dave Norton, Devin Weston, and Steve Haines. Steve Haines wants Tahir Javan assassinated – […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, October 12, 2022 4:00 PM
     Explore the mysterious town of Glimmerbrook while playing as a Spellcaster in The Sims 4: Realm of Magic! Becoming a Spellcaster allows Simmers to cast spells, brew potions, and play pranks on other Sims. The Sims 4: Realm of Magic is an occult-type game pack featuring a world fueled by a mystical force that created […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, October 12, 2022 3:00 PM
     In My Time at Portia, you can equip yourself with clothes that can raise some of your player attributes. Clothing items can be purchased in-game from Carol or bought with real money online. In addition, you can trade Flexible Fibers for a couple of tops and pants. Find out where and how to get Flexible […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, October 12, 2022 2:00 PM
     'A Curious Substance' is a quest by the Wizard that will require players to find a rare monster drop called Ectoplasm. Here is what you need to do to complete the quest and unlock a new crafting recipe. The Wizard is an NPC in Stardew Valley who always seeks out strange objects. Items like Prismatic […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, October 12, 2022 1:00 PM
     You should sign up for Roblox: Legends of Boxing if you enjoy boxing or have just watched a Creed or Rocky movie. You have to work on getting stronger in this game to battle your way past other players and win the title of gym king! For your advantage, the game developer created codes for […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:05 PM
     Pokemon Legends: Arceus is set in olden times in the Pokemon world when it was rare to find harmony between people and Pokemon. Set Hisui, modern-day Sinnoh, you will join the Galaxy Expedition Team (Galaxy Team for short) as a member of the Survey Corps stationed in Jubilife Village. You will be tasked to meet […]

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The games include Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and more.

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More details for the game will be revealed this month.

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"We haven't been able to deliver the experience that we were hoping to"

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Latest Games on Play iDev Games Wednesday, October 12, 2022 5:40 PM
     Idle Wall Mining is an idle game to mine the ores on the wall and collect money to buy upgrades. Hire and upgrade mages to automatic mine for you and more!...

Pivotal Gamers Wednesday, October 12, 2022 6:45 PM
     Hello all. MMOHuts holds a new giveaway for World of Warships. Let's hear them out. We've partnered with Wargaming to celebrate the 7th anniversary of World of Warships with a special giveaway! World of Warships is a FREE TO PLAY naval action MMO with a focus on the epic large-scale sea battles of the first half of the twentieth century. World of Warships has just turned 7 this month, ...

Pivotal Gamers Wednesday, October 12, 2022 4:15 PM
     What's up folks? MMORPG is giving all the opportunity to win on World of Warships. This is what they say. World of Warships A few words about World of Warships World of Warships is a free to play MMO game, centered on epic naval battles during the World War II era. You will command various warships, from terrorizing battleships to fast cruisers, destroyers and aircraft carriers. To be victor...

MonsterVine Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:00 PM
     I had the opportunity to partake in Street Fighter 6's closed beta this past weekend, and I had an excellent time getting wrecked by far more talented players than myself. That's not sarcasm – the gameplay of Street Fighter 6 is so smooth and satisfying that fighting just felt good, regardless of whether or not […]