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Kotaku Wednesday, November 2, 2022 5:30 PM
    

"It's like that Ariana Grande song: I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it," said one anonymous investment banker who's spent over $10,000 in the hugely popular, free-to-play action role-playing game Genshin Impact. "I'm not known for being cheap with what I like. Some people collect photocards. Some go to concerts…

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Kotaku Wednesday, November 2, 2022 4:45 PM
    

Medieval-themed video games exist in an anachronistic league of their own, atmospheric blends of usually British accents, dull silver armor sets, and organ-bursting weaponry that, yeah, sure, were probably invented within 200 years of the game's designated time period, give or take.

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Kotaku Wednesday, November 2, 2022 2:45 PM
    

You've heard Yasunori Mitsuda before even if you haven't heard of Yasunori Mitsuda before—the Japanese composer created several quintessential video game soundtracks, including those for Xenogears and Chrono Trigger. He's also responsible for the cascade of boops that make up the soundtrack to 1998's original Mario

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Kotaku Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:18 PM
    

It's been five whole years since Epic Games released the first version of Fortnite—maybe it seems longer. About time, then, that it added a tutorial map in the PC and console versions of the game. So rejoice, newcomers: You finally, in theory at least, get a chance to learn how to play Fortnite before being…

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Kotaku Wednesday, November 2, 2022 12:20 PM
    

Don't be fooled: the image above is not from Goodbye Volcano High, the yet-to-be-released queer-representing visual novel from indie studio KO_OP. It is in fact a screenshot from a fan project, Snoot Game, created by an anonymous developer, and released last November. Although "fan" might not be the right term to use.

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Kotaku Wednesday, November 2, 2022 12:15 PM
    

Halo's transition to a live service hasn't been a smooth ride. While fans have had a number of issues over server stability and map selection, one issue has remained constant: XP rewards and challenges. A recent blog from 343 Industries outlines the upcoming changes with the "Match XP Beta" expected to launch with the…

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Kotaku Wednesday, November 2, 2022 11:00 AM
    

Given that Cyberpunk 2077 came out nearly two years ago, you might think there's little left to discover and document ahead of the game's first and only planned DLC, Phantom Liberty. But right in the heart of Night City lies the beginning of a riddle that has left fans scrambling to unravel the mystery since the hunt…

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Kotaku Wednesday, November 2, 2022 10:55 AM
    

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II fully launched on October 28 on consoles and PC via Steam and Battle.net. Initially, like many Steam games, it supported the service's Family Sharing function. Though as of yesterday, folks looking to share a single copy of the latest CoD on Steam won't be too happy as Activision…

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Kotaku Wednesday, November 2, 2022 10:15 AM
    

After a slow drip-feed of teases and details, we now know a ton about Sony's new PlayStation VR2 headset for the PS5 including its launch lineup, release date, and price point. That last bit will no doubt be the most controversial. Sony revealed on Wednesday that PS VR 2 will cost $550, even more than the PS5 required…

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PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 5:55 PM
     The Sims 4 new kits will add clutter or coziness to Sims' homes

If you're looking to give your digital living spaces a bit more personal charm, The Sims 4 new kits coming this month might be just the ticket. The popular life game will be getting both the Pastel Pop Kit and the Everyday Clutter Kit on November 10, and each offers a different way to pack your Sims' homes with different vibes.

RELATED LINKS: Best Sims 4 mods, Best Sims 4 sex mods, Play The Sims 4

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 5:08 PM
     Destiny 2 loot delay bug is 'gamebreaking,' World's First champ says

A Destiny 2 loot delay bug is breaking the FPS game and should be fixed before the game's forthcoming Lightfall expansion, according to a longtime Destiny 2 player and Clan Elysium member who holds three World's First raid champion titles.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 4:45 PM
     Apex Legends Broken Moon has a family of Space Nessies

Season 15 is underway and that means the new Apex Legends Broken Moon map is live - and players have discovered that the battle royale game map contains some adorable secrets. One of those is a family of Nessies, all decked out in sci-fi flight suits. One of Respawn's level designers has said he placed the Nessie family there to represent his own nearest and dearest ones.

RELATED LINKS: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends map guide

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 4:09 PM
     Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 review – Soap opera

Here's something I didn't expect going into this Modern Warfare 2 review: Infinity Ward now has its very own 'Press F to pay respects' moment, except worse in pretty much every conceivable way.

About halfway through the campaign, you find yourself chasing a terrorist through backyards and houses in a US border town. Every now and then a spooked resident will spring out from behind a door and demand you leave immediately, and when this happens a prompt appears at the top of your screen: 'Hold right-click to de-escalate'. According to Call of Duty, the best way to calm an aggravated civilian is to wave a gun in their face.

RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 2:24 PM
     Modern Warfare 2 Polyatomic camos are already being unlocked

A new Call of Duty is out in the wild, which means the race for Modern Warfare 2 mastery camos is on - and someone's already taken a healthy lead. Twitch streamer Reidboyy has already collected five of the Modern Warfare 2 Polyatomic camos - and he's on his way to earning the rarest skin in the FPS game.

RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 2:14 PM
     Intel Core CPUs maintain lead over AMD Ryzen among Steam users

In a twist of fate that few likely saw coming, Intel Core CPUs are enjoying something of a comeback against their AMD Ryzen competitors when it comes to the processor brand of choice among Steam users. In fact, team blue is sitting pretty with over 70% market share.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:57 PM
     Fans hope Path of Exile Ruthless ultra-hard mode eases base game grind

As Grinding Gear Games unveils its new Path of Exile Ruthless mode, an optional ultra-hard setting for the RPG game, some fans say they are looking forward to the challenge it provides while others hope that it will free the fantasy game's base modes of some of the perceived "tedium" and grind of recent seasons. Players have expressed frustration in recent months with the Path of Exile Archnemesis system and the resulting trend of PoE loot goblins that have left players feeling forced into a very all-or-nothing farming style as they search out endgame gear.

RELATED LINKS: PoE 3.9 release date, Best free PC games, Free MMO list

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:33 PM
     Modern Warfare 2 ranked play release date speculation

Modern Warfare 2 ranked play has been confirmed in a first for the Infinity Ward developed series of CoD games, coming to the multiplayer game sometime in 2023. Despite the Modern Warfare 2 campaign only recently having been released, fans have already been clamouring for more, with ranked play top of their list of demands.

Following a few leaks that seemed to suggest ranked play would be coming to the Modern Warfare series for the first time, and would be helmed by Treyarch Studios, the studio itself has officially confirmed they are supporting their Infinity Ward colleagues with the popular FPS game mode. Here's everything we know about Modern Warfare 2 ranked play,

RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:31 PM
     A Sims 5 playtester has allegedly pirated the game already

While The Sims 5 is a ways off at the moment, the life game has reportedly been pirated and hacked during the Project Rene playtest which means on paper that anyone could access and play the game way before The Sims 5 release date. According to the same report nothing has been made public at present, although it's unclear if anything will be made available in the future.

RELATED LINKS: The Sims 5 release date speculation, The best PC simulation games, The Sims 4 goes free to play

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:31 PM
     Best Warzone guns: the top weapons for Season 5 Reloaded

Want to know what the best Warzone guns are? Warzone Season 2 Reloaded completely changed the battle royale game by unifying the Vanguard Royale and Battle Royale playlists together. This means players no longer have to use Vanguard weapons if they own any of the guns from Modern Warfare and Black Ops Cold War.

Picking out the best Call of Duty Warzone weapons can be difficult, especially with over 100 different options to pick from across three games. The latest weapons added to the FPS game are usually underpowered to avoid them dominating the meta early on, but we highly recommend unlocking every weapon as early as possible. The Warzone Season 5 Reloaded update has drastically shaken up the meta, reintroducing a number of classic Modern Warfare and Cold War weapons with some aggressive balance changes.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:32 PM
     Best Warzone loadout drop: top setups for Season 5 Reloaded

On the lookout for the best Warzone loadout? Now that the Vanguard Royale and Battle Royale playlists have been merged together to create one unified battle royale game, this means there are over 100 different weapons to pick from to build your perfect loadout drop.

Despite the plentiful ground loot in Caldera's hot zones, you'll want a reliable build to help you take out the opposition as you try to outrun the encroaching gas cloud. Using create-a-class system from Vanguard's multiplayer mode in Warzone, you can customise your weapons with attachments, tactical equipment, and perks to create the best Warzone loadouts.

Our best Warzone setups differ from our favourite builds for Vanguard's multiplayer mode as they're optimised for Caldera's vast environments. Not only do the weapons in Warzone feature tweaked stats, but we also have to take into consideration Warzone's armour plates and the additional player count. We've used our extensive knowledge of Warzone to pass on our victory prowess to you - use our best loadouts for Warzone to dominate the competition.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:21 PM
     Best assault rifle Warzone: the top AR in Season 5 Reloaded

Trying to find the best assault rifle in Warzone? The assault rifle is the weapon type with the most variation between each gun. You've got fast-firing, highly mobile assault rifles like the Volk, to hard-hitting battle rifles like the NZ-41. To make things even more complicated, the gunsmith gives players the ability to equip up to ten weapon attachments, introducing hundreds of ways to build the best Warzone loadouts.

When you throw the weapons from Black Ops Cold War and Modern Warfare into the mix, it can be difficult to choose the best assault rifle in Warzone given the sheer amount of options. We've already broken down the best SMG in Warzone and the best sniper in Warzone, so it's time to run through arguably the most widely used weapon type in Call of Duty's battle royale.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:17 PM
     Warhammer 40K indie studio is now part of Frontier Developments

The indie studio that developed Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters has been acquired by Frontier Developments, the creators of Elite Dangerous and the publisher of Daemonhunters itself. The Warhammer 40K game impressed us when it launched (as you can see in our Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters review) and it seems to have done well enough to prompt Frontier into purchasing its first external development studio.


PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:16 PM
     Roblox music codes November 2022 – the best song IDs

Looking for Roblox music codes? There are thousands of popular songs available to listen to in Roblox, simply by entering music ID codes into your boombox or the radio. Using song IDs, you can play your favourite TikTok songs in games with your friends.

So how do you play music in Roblox? The method varies depending on which game you want to blast your tunes in. Some games allow you free access to the boombox - simply equip and press it to bring up a text box in which you can enter a song ID code. Catalog Heaven is a great place to test the Roblox music codes you find, as it allows you to equip any boombox in the shop and try it out.

In most games, however, you'll need to use the radio to play music. This is usually part of a paid Game Pass - the price of a Game Pass is set by each game developer individually. Once you have access to the radio, you can use it in the same way as the boombox - simply enter the song ID code and press play. Occasionally, tracks are taken down by Roblox, so if a code stops working, you'll have to look for a replacement. Here are the best radio music codes in Roblox that work in November 2022:

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:16 PM
     The best Valorant crosshairs and codes

So you want to know about Valorant crosshair codes? Many multiplayer games like to come up with ways for players to show allegiance to their favourite team. For example, Rainbow Six Siege has charms; Valorant has gun buddys, but it also has custom crosshairs.

With a complex-looking string of numbers, letters, and symbols, you can change your in-game sights to match players from your favourite esports teams such as DRX, Fnatic, or The Guard. This feature is relatively recent, with the official Valorant Twitter account posting about it with some initial Valorant crosshair codes in March 2022 - more codes have been shared across other platforms since.

We've collected codes for all of the big teams all in one place, so you don't have to go hunting around too much in order to equip your favourite Valorant characters with your chosen sight.

RELATED LINKS: Valorant characters: all agents and abilities, Valorant tier list, Valorant crosshair codes

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:10 PM
     FIFA 23 World Cup mode release date, teams, and FUT content

The FIFA 23 World Cup mode celebrates everything about the most coveted trophy in world football, the holy grail for every nation. Winning the World Cup is considered the highest honour you can receive as a player, and now you can go for gold, too, when the football game turns international later this month.

With the FIFA 23 World Cup mode, you'll be able to recreate past glories or carve your own path to immortality. With both quick play and Ultimate Team getting an overhaul, there's no reason why you can't get in on the party and take your favourite nation to the finals. Here is the FIFA 23 World Cup mode release date, and everything we know about its content.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:12 PM
     Best sniper Warzone: the best sniper rifle in Season 5 Reloaded

Trying to find the best sniper in Warzone? There are plenty of options to pick from in the battle royale game, but there's nothing quite as satisfying as a sniper rifle. While this weapon type used to be a sure-fire pick for players back when Verdansk was around, that hasn't been the case since new Warzone map was introduced. That's not to say sniping is dead, far from it, but you do have to think carefully about your surroundings before calling in the best Warzone loadouts.

There are a lot of factors to consider, including which attachments you choose to equip your chosen Warzone sniper with, how confident you are at judging travel time, and what your peeking skills are like. We've analysed the lot to give you the definitive answer on which weapon is the best sniper rifle in Warzone. The Season 5 Reloaded update has buffed a number of classic rifles like the Pelington 703 and Dragunov. These weapons were largely underused in Warzone's final months, so it's great to see them become viable once again.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:06 PM
     Best SMG Warzone: the top SMGs in Season 5 Reloaded

Looking for the best SMGs in Warzone? Caldera, the new Warzone map, has completely changed the way the battle royale game is played. Compared to Verdansk's large open spaces spread throughout the map, Caldera is much tighter overall, packing each area with unique points of interest to keep things interesting. As a result, long-range battles aren't as prevalent, causing weapons types like the best AR in Warzone and SMGs to dominate the meta.

If you're still trying to pick off enemies from a distance using the best snipers, you need to have a reliable secondary weapon like the best SMGs in Warzone to immediately blast any flankers away. Don't forget to check out our best Warzone loadouts guide to see which attachments you need to build these game-breaking setups.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:22 PM
     Secretlab Chair Skin review – transmog for your gaming seat

The Secretlab Chair Skin is the ointment to that gnawing temptation that eats away at many Titan Evo 2022 series owners every time the company announces a cool new design. Now, instead of considering the unwise move of throwing out your perfectly good existing seat for one featuring artwork from your favourite game, you can now transmogrify it with a zip-up cover of the same design that's mostly a seamless fit.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 12:57 PM
     Genshin Impact Scaramouche reveal gets tons of love from RPG's fans

The Genshin Impact Scaramouche reveal on the official Twitter account has become the most-liked tweet of its kind, beating out the ever-popular Yae Miko to grab the top spot. HoYoverse gave the former Fatui Harbinger a redesign, and fans are absolutely loving it. He's been popular since his initial appearance in one of the earliest versions of the anime game, but this level of community interaction is still a bit unexpected.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 12:56 PM
     The best shotguns in Modern Warfare 2

The best shotguns in Modern Warfare 2 are devastating in the right hands. Not only are they capable of decimating anything in the FPS game, but on occasion, you'll be able to down an opponent from what is, frankly, an unsettlingly long range. Shotguns are perhaps the most unique primary weapon you can carry in Modern Warfare 2, as they force a playstyle upon you that may not come naturally to some, demanding you to get up close and personal with the enemy team.

Knowing which are the best shotguns in Modern Warfare 2 will transform you into an unstoppable force, with death the only outcome for anyone unlucky enough to meet you. There are currently four shotguns in Modern Warfare 2, and each one has its own characteristics and preferred playstyle. Generally speaking, the closer you are, the better.

RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 12:43 PM
     Destiny 2: what is the Nightfall weapon this week?

Want to know what this week's Destiny 2 Nightfall weapon is? Each week you've got a chance at a different weapon for completing Nightfall Strikes, and ever since Season of the Lost, fan-favourite legacy weapons from the original Destiny have been added to the rotation. New seasons often introduce new weapons into the rotation, so it's more important than ever to know in advance the Nightfall weapon schedule.

In case you don't know what the Destiny 2 Nightfall weapon means, Nightfall: The Ordeal is a playlist available in the Vanguard menu, alongside the basic Strike playlist. Each week, a different Strike is chosen as the Nightfall, and offered in five escalating difficulties, with harder enemies, challenging modifiers, and enemy power levels cranking up.

The coveted Nightfall weapons have a chance to drop from any Nightfall Strike difficulty, but it's far more likely at higher levels. Your best bet for farming each week's Nightfall weapon is to set the Strike to Master difficulty, according to YouTuber Aztecross. You should also note that there's no automatic matchmaking above Hero difficulty, however, so you'll need to get a squad together.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 12:23 PM
     Best LMG Warzone: the best LMGs in Season 5 Reloaded

Looking for the best LMG in Warzone? Warzone LMGs are all too often overlooked when it comes to the best Warzone loadouts. It's not hard to see why, either. In general, they take just as long to down enemies as one of the best assault rifles in Warzone, and they have similar rates of fire and ranged effectiveness, too. However, unlike the game's most popular weapons, LMGs are very heavy and come with some of the worst aim-down-sight speeds, mobility, and 'gun-ready' times in the game.

Those stats can make clearing out buildings, re-armouring, and switching weapons very difficult, and we've died countless times simply because we were stuck in the gun-ready animation. Thankfully, some of these issues can be fixed with the right attachments, making the best Warzone LMGs surprisingly competitive in the right scenario. LMGs have dropped slightly in popularity since the mid-season update, presumably because ARs and SMGs are in a strong position right now.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 12:18 PM
     Doom's scrapped 1992

Doom, the epochal FPS game from id Software, has its original version, outlined by co-developer Tom Hall in the original "Doom Bible" design document, rebuilt, relaunched, and made fully playable thanks to a new Doom mod that restores the 1992 version of what could have been.

RELATED LINKS: Doom runs on Twitter, The best FPS games on PC, Doom is playing in this article

PCGamesN Wednesday, November 2, 2022 12:10 PM
     Roblox promo codes list November 2022 – how to redeem

Looking for Roblox promo codes? There are all sorts of promo codes from Roblox events and giveaways out there, that grant you free virtual goods like clothes and items. No need to fork out cash for accessories; new codes are added all the time, so you can keep your Roblox character looking fresh.

Roblox promo codes won't hang around forever, though - they're only valid for a limited time, so be sure to redeem them as soon as you discover one you haven't used yet. Redeeming them is simple - log in to the Roblox website and navigate to their promo codes page, where you can enter your code, and the item will automatically be added to your account straight away.

Promo codes aren't the only source of free items, though; you can also find free Roblox stuff in the avatar shop. There are far too many to list, but there are hundreds of items available for nothing: simply click the 'get' button next to their catalog listing to add them to your account. Be sure to check back here regularly, as we'll update this page whenever new Roblox promo codes are released.

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

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 2, 2022 4:59 PM
    

When it comes to DDR4 RAM, the market has decided that 3200MT/s CL16 is the perfect spec: noticeably faster than early DDR4-2133, 2400 and 2666, while being significantly cheaper than higher-end 3400, 3600 and 4000 kits. Normally you'd expect to pay around £60 for a 16GB dual-channel kit of DDR4 RAM hitting this spec, but today you can get a Kingston Fury Beast 16GB kit for just £48.64 at CCL in the UK.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 2, 2022 4:39 PM
    

The Radeon RX 6900 XT has continued to go down in price, and now we've reached a new low-water mark: £700. That's £50 below the last time we wrote up an RX 6900 XT, and some £300 below its UK price in Great British Pounds.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 2, 2022 2:23 PM
    

Last time, you decided that parrying projectiles is better than a customisable horn honk, and I wholly agree. I adore my collections of GTA clown cars but it's no match. This week, we must choose between two slightly wistful things, one that's come and gone and one that's confined to a single game. And, ah, I cannot deny having been influenced by last week's vote for one of these options. What's better: feelies, or RULES OF NATURE? Vote now!

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:30 PM
    

Because I have. Maybe too much. 2816.6 hours of Dota 2, according to Steam, and that doesn't count the days I've spent flying out to watch more talented people play it in arenas. It's easy to get lost in, is Dota, and not just in the bad ways – even after a series of crap matches, it's so easy to sink further into its incredible depth, its neverending wizard fight nuances, that it could be hour number 2820 before coming back up for air.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 2, 2022 12:32 PM
    

The malevolent Lich King is returning to Blizzard's free to play Warcraft-themed CCG Hearthstone again on December 6th, in the March Of The Lich King expansion. The update adds another 145 cards to the game and introduces the new Death Knight class. Cower from the Lich King's icy wrath while you watch the trailer below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 2, 2022 12:16 PM
    

Without a doubt, Elden Ring has spent hours of this year floating around my mind, like a parasitic gargoyle making a nest out of my stringy brain matter. Many of my thoughts on Elden Ring have been positive, as I'm still awestruck by the quality and scope of its open world (among many other things). But I admitted I'd reached my exhaustion point, which abated briefly, then came back with full force by the end.

Honestly, as much as I admire the game and its brilliance, I reckon it might be a bit too much for me. And as FromSoftware set the Soulslike standard, I find myself hoping that future Soulslikes don't get too caught up in trying to mimick Elden Ring.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 2, 2022 12:03 PM
    

I'll confess to mostly being a dyed-in-the-wool desktop kind of guy, but there have been times when I've needed something more portable – and with more traditionally PC-esque inputs than the Steam Deck. If you're thinking of picking up a notebook yourself, good timing: the best early Black Friday gaming laptop deals cover a nicely varied range of price points and specs combinations.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 2, 2022 12:00 PM
    

A new month dawns with another Genshin Impact update, and the arrival of version 3.2 today brings a fresh character in the form of Dendro archon Nahida. Also known as Lesser Lord Kusanali, Nahida is the god of Sumeru, one of Genshin Impact's seven kingdoms. She's also the youngest living god, at a very sprightly 500 years old. There's loads of info about Nahida and her abilities in the trailer below, so watch away.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 2, 2022 10:53 AM
    

Canadian studio and developers of sci-fantasy, turn-based tactics RPG Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters, Complex Games, are joining UK-based publisher Frontier. Daemonhunters was released in May this year under the Frontier Foundry label, and we rather enjoyed it at the time. It seems as though, in the grand tradition of Remington shaver ads, Frontier liked the game so much that they bought the company.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 2, 2022 10:34 AM
    

By far the best thing about the RTX 4090 – which is otherwise a bit of a GPU boondoggle – is that is supports DLSS 3. This next-gen version of Nvidia's DLSS upscaler not only boosts performance with render resolution trickery but also adds entirely new, AI-generated frames of its own, smoothing out visuals even further. Fewer than 40 games are confirmed to implement it so far but that number is growing, with Nvidia today announcing that Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales will include DLSS 3 when it launches for PC on November 18th.

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Twinfinite Wednesday, November 2, 2022 5:27 PM
     A Galaxy Next Door is an adorable manga that will make for an adorable anime.

Twinfinite Wednesday, November 2, 2022 3:43 PM
     We answer the question what is the Ring of Kafrene in Andor?

Twinfinite Wednesday, November 2, 2022 3:24 PM
     Giving color to your text in PLS DONATE is easier than it sounds.

Twinfinite Wednesday, November 2, 2022 3:22 PM
     CoD: Modern Warfare 2's user interface is set to receive some changes in the near future.

Twinfinite Wednesday, November 2, 2022 3:19 PM
     Collect this special Sumeru plant in Genshin Impact.

Twinfinite Wednesday, November 2, 2022 2:51 PM
     You can now fly like aan Airbus captain on Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and S.

Twinfinite Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:49 PM
     Front Mission 1st will bring back the old and glorious strategy JRPG franchise later this month.

Twinfinite Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:42 PM
     Catalyst's ability to make doors harder to break will surely change the whole game.

Twinfinite Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:11 PM
     Experience the power of Thundering Pulse Bow in Genshin Impact.

Twinfinite Wednesday, November 2, 2022 12:42 PM
     Catalyst has an incredibly interesting backstory in how she fits with the new map.

Twinfinite Wednesday, November 2, 2022 12:26 PM
     Hear about Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes from Yoshitaka Murayama himself.

Twinfinite Wednesday, November 2, 2022 12:23 PM
     Customize the TAQ-56 with these attachments to eliminate the opposing team.

Twinfinite Wednesday, November 2, 2022 12:13 PM
     Learn when the latest video game adaptation will air.

Twinfinite Wednesday, November 2, 2022 11:52 AM
     Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell go on a Christmas adventure.

Twinfinite Wednesday, November 2, 2022 11:49 AM
     Does Makima die in Chainsaw Man? Here's what you need to know.

Twinfinite Wednesday, November 2, 2022 11:35 AM
     Who doesn't like freebies, right?

Twinfinite Wednesday, November 2, 2022 11:22 AM
     Here's everything you need to know on when Season 19 will arrive in Destiny 2.

Twinfinite Wednesday, November 2, 2022 11:21 AM
     Does Denji fight the Gun Devil in Chainsaw Man? Here's what you need to know.

Twinfinite Wednesday, November 2, 2022 11:03 AM
     It's leaving the big budget competition in the dust!

Twinfinite Wednesday, November 2, 2022 10:57 AM
     Operator Challenges are worded strangely in CoD: MW2. Here's how to complete them.

Siliconera Wednesday, November 2, 2022 4:00 PM
    

Dragon Quest Jump Festa

Square Enix announced new information about Dragon Quest games will appear at its Jump Festa booth. Details through the official Jump Festa website state that the developer will be showing off the "latest trailers" for the series. There will also be a photograph area at the booth where attendees can take pictures. However, details were not disclosed as to what kind of trailers will appear. No mention of the upcoming Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate is on the website. Jump Festa will be held from December 17-18, 2022.

Square Enix previously released Dragon Quest information during Jump Festa. This has included a teaser trailer for Dragon Quest XI S. Alongside the release of the teaser trailer, Square Enix had also disclosed the voice actors that would appear in the Japanese version of the game. Similar information regarding upcoming Dragon Quest titles could be revealed at the upcoming event.

The next new installment in the game series, Dragon Quest: XII The Flames of Fate was announced in May 2021 through a special program. However, this was simply a title card reveal with scarce bits of information provided through the stream. The title will feature a revamped "command battle" system and a darker tone by comparison to older entries in the series.

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Siliconera Wednesday, November 2, 2022 3:30 PM
    

Capcom Platinum Titles List

Capcom updated its Platinum Titles list, revealing titles like Devil May Cry V and Monster Hunter: Rise moved up the ranks. While Monster Hunter: World still remains in the top position, with Resident Evil 7 securing spot number two, Monster Hunter: Rise now rests at third place. Having sold 11.2 million copies, Monster Hunter: Rise sufficiently supplanted the Resident Evil 2 remake, which previous occupied that position at 10 million units sold.

However, Devil May Cry V is just short of breaking into the top ten of Capcom's Platinum Titles list, resting at 6.10 million units sold worldwide. As of writing this, Street Fighter II still occupies spot ten at 6.30 million units sold. Resident Evil Village also ranks somewhere in the top ten, sitting at spot nine with 6.60 million units sold. This may change, however, with the newly release Resident Evil Village Gold Edition releasing in late October 2022. That is assuming Capcom will bundle in its sales with the original release of the game.

Capcom continued to see success in its recent releases. Monster Hunter: Rise quickly supplanted Street Fighter II as Capcom's best single-platform selling title. With its release on PC, sales continued to grow, seeing it quickly climb Capcom's internal chart. Capcom also announced in August 2022 that the Sunbreak expansion for Monster Hunter: Rise had officially sold over 4 million units worldwide.

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Siliconera Wednesday, November 2, 2022 3:00 PM
    

Which Genshin Impact Artifact Sets Work Well for Nahida

The Dendro Archon Nahida is finally playable in Genshin Impact, which means now you might start worrying about equipment like an Artifact set. Fortunately, she is a super easy character to build! There are a lot of sets that work, and you don't need a big investment to get her ready to explore Teyvat.

The Spire of Solitary Enlightenment in Sumeru is a fantastic Domain to visit for a possible Nahida Artifact set, because both of the primary ones there could work well for her. It all depends on how you want to build her. Not to mention, this is a Domain you unlock just by walking up to it, so there's no added headache to accessing it. All of the bonuses from the set inside work for her. But for the primary stat for each piece, keeping Dendro damage boosts, Elemental Mastery, and perks that increase her critical hit damage and percentage will all be helpful.

Why is the Gilded Dreams Artifact Set Good for Nahida in Genshin Impact?

I like the Genshin Impact Gilded Dreams Artifact set for Nahida myself. As a catalyst user dealing Dendro damage, you want her Elemental Mastery to be high. Two pieces of the set gives you an 80 point boost. The other part of the set bonus involves Elemental Reactions. Which again, Nahida and Dendro are good at triggering. She'll get buffs based on the party's elements every eight seconds after one comes up.

If you pack the party with characters whose element isn't Dendro, you can set yourself up for a good time due. For each one who isn't, her Elemental Mastery will increase by 50. So three different elements means a 150 boost. If you do include an extra Dendro person to take advantage of Sprawling Greenery to boost Elemental Mastery based on reactions, then she gets a 14% attack boost for each person who also has Dendro. (At the very least, someone could make their Traveler a Dendro unit to take advantage of that.) So for my team, I paired Nahida with Ayato and Klee, so as to take advantage of the Dendro and Pyro burning reaction and Dendro and Hydro Bloom reactions, as well as the Burgeon effect from all three at once. Kokomi rounds out the group for additional healing.

Why is the Deepwood Memories Artifact Set Good for Nahida in Genshin Impact?

But, if you don't want to try and build a party for a specific Nahida Artifact set in Genshin Impact, then Deepwood Memories is great. It is all about maximizing her Dendro damage output. Which means you can put her on the field, maybe use her as your main DPS, and reap the rewards. You don't even need to worry about Elemental Reactions. (Though you should, because Dendro ones are great.)

The two-piece set bonus for Deepwood Memories boosts Dendro damage by 15%. That's a fantastic start. If you have four pieces equipped and Nahida uses her Elemental Skill or Burst, all enemies hit by it will have decreased Dendro resistance for 30% for a few seconds. Which, if you're planning to use her as your on-field DPS, can create an endless cycle of fantastic damage.

What if I Want an Artifact Set for Nahida That I Might Already Own?

If you've been regularly going through Trounce Domains, odds are a few complete Wanderer's Troupe sets are already lingering in your inventory. This is completely fine Artifact set for Nahida in Genshin Impact. If you have two pieces, she'll get an 80 point Elemental Mastery boost. Any player would be happy to get that! Also, Nahida is a catalyst user, and the four-piece set bonus for this one increases a bow or catalyst user's charged attack damage by 35%. There are better four-piece bonuses to be certain, but it is very serviceable and low effort!

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the Nahida banner is available in-game now.

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Siliconera Wednesday, November 2, 2022 2:30 PM
    

Pokemon Puma Shoes Pokemon Center

New Pokemon merchandise is on the way, and this time it will involve shoes from Puma. The official Twitter account shared a quick teaser video announcing the collaboration. It didn't offer any additional details about the new collection. All it noted is that it will appear "soon." People interested will be able to purchase the gym shoes from the Pokemon Center online storefront.

Here is the full teaser from Twitter. Given the shade of yellow used for the Puma logo and Pikachu's appearance, it seems reasonable to guess the electric mouse will be a part of the collection.

Puma products with notable Nintendo characters on them aren't uncommon. For example, in 2020 the company released some NES sneakers. In 2021, it introduced an Animal Crossing: New Horizons collection.

Likewise, Pokemon merchandise often appears from popular manufacturers or creators. Uniqlo's sold shirts with characters on them. In early 2022, the Pokemon Meets Artist shirts showed up in-store. Converse created shoes inspired by the little monsters. Also, new Bear Walker skateboard decks are continually added to the Pokemon Center.

The Puma Pokemon shoes will show up in the Pokemon Center in the near future.

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Siliconera Wednesday, November 2, 2022 2:00 PM
    

Final Fantasy XI San d'Oria Concept Art Shared

Square Enix announced new Final Fantasy XI concept art on the We are Vana'diel site designed to celebrate the MMORPG, and this time We Illustrate Vana'diel celebrates the FFXI city of San d'Oria. There are 26 pieces of art shared. Each one is labeled, so people can see how different designs influenced the final appearance of areas around the city.

When people first begin playing FFXI, they will choose their Allegiance to a starting country like Bastok, San d'Oria, or Windurst. Of the three, San d'Oria is known for being the Elvaan home. People who visit can explore the Chateau d'Oraguille, home of the royal family, go to the northern or southern parts of town, or visit the port. You can find the Temple Knights and Royal Knights at the chateau, as well as members of the royal family like King Destin. The area is also known for its Blacksmiths' Guild, Carpenters' Guild, Leathercraft Guild, Tanner's Guild, and Woodworker's Guild.

The pieces of art in the gallery showcase a number of points of interest. For example, you can see the auction house plans, the San d'Orian Cathedral's details, guilds like the Blacksmiths' and Carpenters', and important places around the Chateau d'Oraguille.

This is the first one of the cities to be showcased in the We are Vana'Diel gallery. In the past, other installments looked at pieces of art from Yoshitaka Amano and Tetsuya Nomura, job-specific equipment, promotional art, playable races, and monsters.

Final Fantasy XI is available for PCs.

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Siliconera Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:30 PM
    

The Kirby Cafe is coming back to Japan with a Winter edition. The official Twitter account confirmed it will return on November 17, 2022. People in Hakata, Nagoya, and Tokyo will be able to visit the pop-ups. Details already appeared not long ago for the cafe's last Nagoya presence in Nagoya Parco back in August 2022.

Here's the official announcement, which includes the new art of Kirby and Waddle Dee for the event.

There are no details regarding the menu, merchandise, or music that will appear for Kirby Cafe Winter yet. However, in the past there have been different kinds of food and drinks inspired by entries in the series. The items sold tend to show characters like Kirby and Waddle Dee in chef attire. For example, Karby from Kirby and the Forgotten Land showed up as a menu item. Often soundtracks will appear with new versions of classic tracks that play while folks are visiting the cafe. Past installments also included set-ups with Kirby series decorations.

The Kirby Cafe Winter will appear in Hakata, Nagoya, and Tokyo in Japan starting on November 17, 2022. It will be open in Hakata and Tokyo until February 28, 2023. The Nagoya one will close on February 5, 2023.

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Siliconera Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:00 PM
    

Brain Strainer is the New Splatoon 3 Salmon Run Gear Reward

In the Splatoon 3 Salmon Run mode, people can participate to earn a unique piece of gear as a monthly reward, and the Brain Strainer is now available. People who play and earn a certain number of bonus points will be guaranteed the headgear. It is also possible to essentially "reroll" it and get a version with different skills by coming back to play again and earn another one.

Like many pieces of silly Splatoon 3 gear, the Brain Strainer is inspired by common, contemporary, household items. It is essentially an upside-down colander being worn as a hat. There are various lights and wires coming out of it, as well as an antennae. It features a Back to the Future sort of vibe. You need to earn 200 bonuses points to get one.

Like other items earned from this mode, the Brain Strainer is a part of the Grizzco line, will have four random abilities, and is billed as a two-star item. You can't get it by "ordering" a copy off of someone already wearing one in the hub.
Brain Strainer is the New Splatoon 3 Salmon Run Gear Reward

This is the third Salmon Run reward so far. When Splatoon 3 launched, people could earn the Bream-Brim Cap. After that, the Lo-Vis Visor appeared in October 2022 as a Splatoon 3 Salmon Run bonus.

Splatoon 3 is available for the Nintendo Switch.

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Siliconera Wednesday, November 2, 2022 12:30 PM
    

New Octopath Traveler II Trailer Introduces the Characters Osvald and Partitio

There is a new Octopath Traveler II character, and the video goes over the 2 cast members Osvald and Partitio. Each one is a party member whose story you'll follow. Partitio is the Merchant of the game. That's the role Tressa filled in the first game. Osvald, like Cyrus, is a Scholar.

Here's the full Octopath Traveler II trailer. First, it shows Partitio and how he can spend his money to help his journey. He could buy things from people he meets. You can offer folks you encounter money for their possessions. You can also pay someone on the street to hire them as an ally. That companion can help in battle or when buying or selling. After that, Osvald comes up. A man wrongfully accused of killing his family, his skills include analyzing people out of battle and enemies when in one, as well as mugging in and out.

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At the three minute mark, other gameplay details come up. The video points out how people can use canoes on river, a customizable boat to cross seas and oceans.

While this is the first Octopath Traveler II trailer focusing specifically on characters, we've already seen some footage and been introduced to the cast. In addition to showing up at the 2022 Tokyo Game Show, a video appeared in September 2022. That announcement also confirmed Agnea the Dancer, Castti the Apothecary, Hikari the Warrior, Ochette the Hunter, Temenos the Cleric, and Throne the Thief will be a part of the cast.

In the meantime, there are two Octopath Traveler games immediately available. One is the original game, which is available for the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia. The other is Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent, which is available on mobile devices.

Octopath Traveler II will come to the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on February 24, 2023. The PC version will show up on Steam on February 25, 2023.

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Siliconera Wednesday, November 2, 2022 12:00 PM
    

Which Catalyst Weapons Would Work for Nahida in Genshin Impact?

With a new character in Genshin Impact comes the whole question about how to outfit them. People can only equip certain kinds of weapons, after all. Also, based on their roles and stats, you may want to focus on certain traits. Both Nahida and her A Thousand Floating Dreams catalyst weapon will appear on Genshin Impact banners starting on November 2, 2022. However, there are a number of different pieces of equipment, both four-star and five-star, that could fit for her.

Yes, A Thousand Floating Dreams is Considered the "Default" Weapon for Nahida in Genshin Impact.

So, when HoYoVerse introduces a new five-star unit in Genshin Impact, there's always a limited weapon banner with a piece of equipment designed specifically for their needs. In the cast of Nahida, that is the A Thousand Floating Dreams catalyst. Its primary stat is Elemental Mastery, which can hit 265 if a person gets it to level 90. (Naturally, its attack also grows as you build it up, with 542 as the maximum.)

In addition to promoting Elemental Mastery, so Nahida's Dendro attacks will hit hard, this catalyst offers buffs for her and her party members. If the other people in her party are also Dendro characters, she will get an additional 32 points of Elemental Mastery per character. If they are from different elements, she'll get a 10% damage bonus for every one of them. Also, the other people in their party will all get 40 points more added to their Elemental Mastery because Nahida is around and equipped this weapon.

What About Other Five-Star Weapons?

Aside from Elemental Mastery, you'd want to really focus on elemental damage and attack power for Nahida. So another good option could be Kagura's Verity, a catalyst introduced alongside Yae Miko and "made" for her. However, its nature means it is also fantastic for a lot of mages you may want to have on-field. Its primary stat is critical damage, which can get up to 66.2% at level 90. (Its attack can get to 608 at that point.)

Its special ability is Kagura Dance of the Sacred Sakura, which increases Elemental Skill damage. This will go up to 12-24% and you can have three stacks of the Kagura Dance effect kick in after using Elemental Skills. If you have three stacks, there's a 12-25% All Elemental DMG bonus that kicks in. It isn't boosting Elemental Mastery for her, but it will help maximize her damage output.

Which Four-star Catalyst Weapons Could I Use with Nahida in Genshin Impact?

Oh, well, are people lucky for Nahida. There are two catalysts you can get from banners that are fantastic for her, as well as one craftable one that can really help you out.

To make things easier, here's a list with the descriptions for the two four-stars from banners that would be well-suited for her.

  • Sacrificial Fragments: This prioritizes attack and Elemental Mastery. It will hit 221 Elemental Mastery and 454 attack at level 90. Its ability allows it a 40% chance for an Elemental Skill to end its own cooldown after hitting an enemy every 30 seconds.
  • Wandering Evenstar: It also prioritizes attack and Elemental Mastery. It will hit 165 Elemental Mastery and 510 attack at level 90. Its ability gives the character wielding it character 24% of its Elemental Mastery as bonus attack damage and party members to get 30% of that 24% bonus every ten seconds.

If you've been playing for a while, odds are you already have a Sacrificial Fragments on-hand. It's been in the game since launch. Wandering Evenstar only appeared when Sumeru did after 3.0, so you might not own it yet.

Finally, there's always Mappa Mare. This is a four-star catalyst you can craft if you get a Northlander Catalyst Billet from a weekly boss fight. At level 90, its attack will be 565 and its Elemental Mastery will be 110. Its ability increases Elemental damage by 8% for 10 seconds if your character triggers an Elemental reaction on a foe.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the 3.2 update that brings the Nahida and A Thousand Floating Dreams catalyst weapon will appear on November 2, 2022.

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Siliconera Wednesday, November 2, 2022 11:30 AM
    

Evangelion Unit-02α

Kotobukiya has announced a new model kit based on Rebuild of Evangelion 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon a Time, and it's based on the latest incarnation of the Unit-02. It's formally called the "Evangelion Production Model-New 02α (JA-02 Body Assembly Cannibalized)", but that mouthful can be shortened to Evangelion Unit-02α (for "alpha"). The kit is set to go on sale in April 2023 in Japan.

The model stands at 218mm (about 8.6" inches) tall, set to 1/400 scale. As a plastic model kit, it requires assembly, but the different parts are colored, with some pre-painted. As such, users should be able to get close to the desired look without additional painting needed.

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The model is based on the last version of the famed Evangelion Unit-02. Having practically destroyed itself at the end of Rebuild of Evangelion 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo, the Evangelion Unit-02α was created by incorporating its remaining parts with the body assembly of something called JA-02. JA-02 is likely a reference to Jet Alone, an automated Eva-like mecha from the original TV series. The Eva Unit-02 head and parts of its torso stick out of the olive drab-colored JA-02 body and legs. Numerous missile and ordnance launchers also stick off its back. Piloted by Asuka Shikinami Langley alongside Mari Makinami Illustrious in the Eva Unit-08γ, the Eva Unit-02α participated in Operation Yamato, the last attempt by WILLE to stop NERV's apocalyptic plans.

The Kotobukiya Evangelion Unit-02α model also comes with an array of gear. These include a three-barreled gatling gun, naginata blades, a special Signal Termination Plug (in deployed and undeployed versions), and several hand parts to hold the weapons. It can also share its gear with the Kotobukiya Evangelion Kai Unit-08γ model and vice-versa. Both kits are compatible with Kotobukiya's M.S.G. New Flying Base stand for posing.

The Kotobukiya Evangelion Unit-02α model kit goes on sale in April 2023. The Evangelion Kai Unit-08γ model is currently available. Rebuild of Evangelion 3.0+1.0 is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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Siliconera Wednesday, November 2, 2022 11:00 AM
    

Front Mission 1st Remake Release Date

There's a Front Mission 1st: Remake release date, and it will arrive rather swiftly. Forever Entertainment will release it on November 30, 2022. It will cost $34.99/€34.99. There will also be gameplay shown off on November 3, 2022. This falls in line with the promised release date for the game, which got a November 2022 release window back in September 2022.

As for the price, there will be some discounts. It will be 10% off between November 16-30, 2022. That will bring the price down to about $31.49/€31.49. The announcement also mentioned a 15% "owner discount." However, it didn't mention what the criteria would be to get that reduced price.

As for the new gameplay trailer for Front Mission 1st: Remake, the YouTube Premiere page is already live. It noted that people can get a look at Switch footage at 6am PT/9am ET/2pm CET. People will get to see what this version of Huffman Island looks like and how the Wanzers look as they head into battle. It should also offer an opportunity to hear the updated soundtrack.

Front Mission 2 will also be getting a remake from Forever Entertainment. In the past, recent updates offered new screenshots showing off that project.

Front Mission 1st: Remake will come to the Nintendo Switch on November 30, 2022.

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Siliconera Wednesday, November 2, 2022 10:30 AM
    

Genshin Impact Adventurer's Trials Details Revealed Ahead of Its Debut

The Adventurer's Trials event is about to begin in Genshin Impact, and HoYoVerse offered more details about how it will work and what people will get out of it. As usual, Primogems, Talent Level-up, and Weapon Enhancement materials will be among the rewards people can get. Everything kicks off on November 4, 2022. As long as someone passed Adventure Rank 20, they can participate.

Adventurer's Trials will be one of Genshin Impact's Challenge Domains. There will be five steps to it. These can be completed alone or with allies via co-op.

The first four are Sequential Trials, with each one featuring three pre-determined challenges. These will involve trial characters, so people won't need to prepare parties. They will be the same each time you head into it.

The final trial will be a Fortuitous Trial. This one adds a random element. Again, trial characters will be used. However, it uses randomly generated trials. This means you won't know which three will be in there each time.

As for the rewards, here are the items you can earn for taking part. HoYoVerse didn't list specific amounts for each one.

  • Boreal Wolf's Broken Fang
  • Fragment of Decarabian's Epic
  • Hero's Wit
  • Mora
  • Philosophies of Ballad
  • Philosophies of Freedom
  • Philosophies of Resistance
  • Primogems
  • Shackles of the Dandelion Gladiator

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. The Nahida and Yoimiya banners and Dendro Hypostasis are now live alongside the 3.2 update. Genshin Impact's Adventurer's Trials will run November 4-21, 2022.

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     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'll 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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A release date trailer was also revealed.

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The trailer also showcases the new traversal methods and the "Latent Powers" battle mechanic.

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A new release date has yet to be announced.

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Pre-orders for the headset will launch sometime in November

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