Nov 12, 20:00


PCGamesN Saturday, November 12, 2022 1:50 PM
     Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary update puts Flight Sim in your plane

The Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary update is here, and it includes a rather delightful easter egg for fans of one of the best plane games on PC. The mammoth update includes the introduction of gliders and helicopters, numerous additional aircraft, four classic airports, and a selection of iconic missions from past entries in the simulation game series. However, one of its most fun new additions is the ability to play several of the original games on your plane's dashboard while sitting on the tarmac.

RELATED LINKS: Microsoft Flight Simulator review, The best PC simulation games, The best plane games on PC

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, November 12, 2022 6:29 PM
    

After launching into early access in April last year, the free-to-play shooter Scavengers is closing down. Its servers will close on December 16th, with publishers Improbable pinning the cause on a "decline in the playerbase."

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, November 12, 2022 5:42 PM
    

Last month, EA Maxis showed a few early images from Project Rene, the in-development Sims 5. They said they were showing the project early because they wanted to involve the community in its development.

Well, now it looks like someone has leaked images from a recent Sims 5 playtest, which seemingly shows a city environment with several apartments to build inside.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, November 12, 2022 5:14 PM
    

Next week will bring the release of Warzone 2.0, Call Of Duty's free-to-play battle royale mode, but it also marks the beginning of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's season one. With it, two new maps are coming: Shoot House, which you'll find a trailer for below, on November 16th; and sometime after that, the return of the infamous Shipment.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, November 12, 2022 4:00 PM
    

Final Fantasy XIV's patch 6.3 will land in January 2023, with a new one of everything. A new 8-player trial, a new unreal trial, a new ultimate raid, a new dungeon, a new 24-player Alliance Raid, plus new main scenario and side story quests. Among all of the newness are new housing wards within existing districts, allowing more players to purchase their own in-game home.

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Twinfinite Saturday, November 12, 2022 7:04 PM
     The nimble Cirrus Vision Jet is finally on final approach to MSFS.

Twinfinite Saturday, November 12, 2022 4:17 PM
     Today Fatshark released another trailer of the grimdark version of Warhammer Vermintide, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.

Twinfinite Saturday, November 12, 2022 2:00 PM
     The Viking age of Vinland Saga looks as brutal as ever, now with English subtitles.

Siliconera Saturday, November 12, 2022 3:31 PM
    

How to Evolve Teddiursa into Ursaring and Ursaluna in Pokemon GO

The Pokemon GO November 2022 Community Day involves Teddiursa, and it also marks an opportunity to evolve it into Ursaring, then Ursaluna. This marks the debut of the Pokemon Legends: Arceus evolution of the character. It also is the first time people will get an opportunity to evolve it, as it will only be possible during certain times in-game. Fortunately, since a lot of Teddiursas will be around between 2pm and 5pm local time on November 12, 2022, it should be relatively easy to add the character to someone's collection. It is also more likely than usual that someone will happen upon shiny forms of both Teddiursa or Ursaring.

How to Get Ursaring in Pokemon GO

This step is fairly simple. There are two ways to get Ursaring in Pokemon GO on November 12, 2022. The first is to catch enough Teddiursas so you have one you want and 50 candies. You can then evolve it into Ursaring at any time. It will be easiest to do this between 2pm-5pm local time.

However, if someone misses that window, there is a second option. Between 5pm-10pm local time on November 12, 2022, Ursaring will appear in four-star raids at gyms in Pokemon GO. After a raid is done, Teddiursas will appear around the gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes. That gives people a chance to collect candies.

How to Get Ursaluna in Pokemon GO

There are three things you need. First, you must own an Ursaring. Any one will do. Next, you need 100 Teddiursa candies. Finally, there myst be a full moon "in" Pokemon GO. At the moment, there is one appearing in-game between 2pm local time on November 12, 2022 and 6am local time on November 13, 2022.

If you meet all of those conditions, then on the status page for your Ursaring you will see an "Evolve" option below "Power Up." Tap it, and you'll get the Hisuian character. If you evolved it between 2pm-10pm local time on November 12, 2022, it will learn High Horsepower when it evolves.

Pokemon GO is available on Android and Apple iOS devices, and the Teddiursa Community Day lasts until 5pm local time on November 12, 2022.

The post How to Evolve Teddiursa into Ursaring and Ursaluna in Pokemon GO appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, November 12, 2022 3:00 PM
    

best atari 50 games warlords

As we discussed in our review, Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is definitely more of a museum than a gameplay showcase, but there are still a heck of a lot of games in here to play! So where should you start? Here are our picks for the best Atari 50 titles to try.

Note: these selections are about trying for the first time now. There's undeniably a lot of nostalgia value here! And some that hold up better if you're used to the control schemes of yesteryear. But hey, if you already know where you want to start? You don't need us to tell you anything!

The best Atari 50 arcade game: Warlords

Atari 50's selection of arcade titles is drawn from the company's early days, largely out of necessity: that division was sold off, so later releases are owned by someone else. Still, these years definitely include some classics. Like Jobs' and Wozniak's Breakout! Or the grandpappy itself, Pong!

Our favorite, though, is Warlords, a title that thrives in today's barcade era with its intense multiplayer and simple-but-intuitive controls. This isn't the original game, exactly — as the game's quick to point out, the 2600 version was designed first — but it certainly feels like the definitive one. It also benefits from Digital Eclipse's implementation of the full arcade experience, with overlays and bezels to make the action appear fairly close to it did in its original context.

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The best Atari 50 Atari 2600 game: Combat

The 2600 — or Video Computer System for you fellow old-heads — is undoubtedly Atari's most iconic console. As a result, it saw the most releases in general, and certainly leads to the most inclusions in Atari 50. But they're also the ones that have been plastered onto any device willing to license them! So in many ways they're not the draw for this collection.

Still, if you're looking for a game that stands the test of time? A two-player game of Combat can't really be beat. A few later releases in the franchise are included in Atari 50, including an entirely new one with a Bomberman-like feel! But there's something about the simplicity of the original. We're usually the items-on sort of people, but Combat shows the appeal of distilling everything down to reading an opponent's movements.

The best Atari 50 Atari 800 game: Yoomp!

The Atari 800 had a lot of fans in its day, but the best 800 game in the collection is, well, decidedly not of its day. This 2007 fan release is essentially an endless runner, as you bounce over holes in a tube and stay alive. Like a lot of modern homebrew, Yoomp! uses advanced techniques to look and play a lot better than most games of the 800 era. Atari 50 does make some oblique references to the homebrew scene, mostly around a Ready Player One project, but it's a fascinating topic and one we'd love to see compiled and preserved more deeply.

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The best Atari 50 5200/7800 game: Dark Chambers

It may seem a bit weird to lump these two together, but the 5200 largely didn't get much time to develop its identity, and its presence here largely consists of arcade ports. And... it's 2022! Play the arcade version.

The 7800, though, fares a bit better. Dark Chambers is a Gauntlet-like dungeon crawl game, with the advantage of being able to take a breath without your life ticking frantically downward. The controls don't feel awful, either? Which we note only because it's such a rarity in the Atari console library. Just don't accidentally play the 2600 version of the game, which is also here. It's... compressed, in some perhaps uncomfortable ways, to fit on the platform.

The best Atari 50 Lynx game: Scrapyard Dog

We've talked about the Lynx before — largely in the context of its Evercade title compilations — and that context maybe works better for the library than this one. Lynx games need the smallest screen you can find to make a lot of visual sense! Even more than its Game Boy and Game Gear peers.

Still, you might have some fun with Scrapyard Dog? Maybe? Heading back to the included Lynx games feels more like a curiosity, and no game in the bunch is as curious as this quirky platformer.

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The best Atari 50 Jaguar game: Tempest 2000

It's not hard to see why the Jaguar failed, judging only by the selections in Atari 50. While there are a few gems on the system not included, the ones here were a big part of its presence in the market. And they're not great! We can't say they age poorly, because their loose controls and muddied visuals seem like they'd have been just as disappointing at the time.

Nevertheless, we'll make a pick: Tempest 2000. Surprised? Of course not! Jeff Minter's psychedelic game has developed a cult following in the years since its release, and even seen sequels both spiritual and officially licensed. Simply put, both its look and its gameplay are infused with a style that doesn't rely on at-the-time comparisons to impress. It's nice to see the game more widely available, especially for more recent fans, so they can experience more of the series. That's probably all we're going to get, too! At least until Digital Eclipse gets around to making a Nuon compilation.

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The best new Atari 50 game: VCTR-SCTR

If you're not playing Atari 50 for the history, we suppose you might be here for Digital Eclipse's smattering of new experiences. They don't have the scope of full 2022 games, certainly! And they're all over the place in terms of visuals and purpose. But many of them are fascinating.

Our favorite? VCTR-SCTR. While the others in the bunch are riffs on one old game, this one's a tribute to the company's wider vector catalog. Swapping between Asteroids and Lunar Lander is a bit frantic! In a fun way! Um, usually. It didn't make us finally good at Lunar Lander, but still. We had a good time.

Developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Atari, Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration launched on November 11, 2022 for $39.99. It's available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series S/X, PC and... really? Yep, even the Atari VCS.

The post The Best Atari 50 Games to Actually Play Today appeared first on Siliconera.

Nov 12, 14:00


Kotaku Saturday, November 12, 2022 10:00 AM
    

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PCGamesN Saturday, November 12, 2022 1:50 PM
     Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary update puts Flight Sim in your plane

The Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary update is here, and it includes a rather delightful easter egg for fans of one of the best plane games on PC. The mammoth update includes the introduction of gliders and helicopters, numerous additional aircraft, four classic airports, and a selection of iconic missions from past entries in the simulation game series. However, one of its most fun new additions is the ability to play several of the original games on your plane's dashboard while sitting on the tarmac.

RELATED LINKS: Microsoft Flight Simulator review, The best PC simulation games, The best plane games on PC

PCGamesN Saturday, November 12, 2022 12:35 PM
     FFXIV VR mod releases, letting MMO fans enjoy Eorzea in a new light

Modding community Flat2VR has released its FFXIV VR mod in alpha, letting players enjoy the world of Eorzea from a whole new perspective while they wait for the FFXIV 6.3 release date in January. Already one of the best MMORPG games around, Final Fantasy 14 offers a varied and gorgeous world to explore. It's also filled with beloved characters built up across its emotional storyline that makes it one of the best single-player MMOs, and no shortage of player-made giant ladies and catgirls wearing the saucy leggings of Nier: Automata protagonist 2B, making it quite the spectacle to wander about in.

RELATED LINKS: The best MMOs on PC, FFXIV Reaper job guide, FFXIV Sage job guide

PCGamesN Saturday, November 12, 2022 11:37 AM
     PSA: Elden Ring PvP hackers are handing out dangerous items

Be warned of picking up any items left during Elden Ring PvP; hackers appear to be back at their old tricks of handing out unobtainable items in an attempt to get your account banned from the RPG game. This isn't a completely new trend - previous FromSoftware games including the Dark Souls series have seen hackers drop broken items or otherwise attempt to force them into players' inventories. These can often trigger cheat detection software, leading to your account being flagged and banning you from online play in the multiplayer games.

RELATED LINKS: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes

PCGamesN Saturday, November 12, 2022 10:40 AM
     Diablo Immortal clans torn apart by server merge get legendary crests

Diablo Immortal clans torn apart in the process of recent Diablo Immortal server merges will have to rebuild their broken groups on their own. Blizzard has apologised to affected players, offering them a compensation package that, much like recent Diablo Immortal gem compensation, has left players of the RPG game feeling rather underwhelmed.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, November 12, 2022 10:06 AM
     Skyrim mod adds hours of quests in DLC overhaul for Bethesda RPG

What'll likely become one of the best Skyrim mods has just had its first piece of content released, as a team of dedicated designers has completely overhauled the Saints and Sinners creation club content in the Bethesda RPG game to make it more fleshed out, with the project set to tackle the full open-world game next.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, November 12, 2022 7:50 AM
     Overwatch 2 bug traps rampaging Reinhardt inside enemy spawn

One Reinhardt player has a rather scary experience after an Overwatch 2 bug sees the German tank trapped inside the enemy spawn in Blizzard's multiplayer game. The glitch sees Reinhardt sucked through the wall that normally prevents players from getting too close to their opponents' spawn room. You might think that this isolation behind enemy lines would see them quickly downed, but the player manages to intimidate their opponents for quite some time thanks to some stellar Overwatch 2 support play.

RELATED LINKS: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list

PCGamesN Saturday, November 12, 2022 7:40 AM
     Warzone 2 XP boost gives Modern Warfare 2 owners unfair advantage

With Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 season 1 on the horizon there's been a lot of questions floating around about progression across the multiplayer games and, while it looks like both Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 will share battle pass progression, anyone that's bought Modern Warfare 2 will be getting a distinct advantage in both FPS games.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 release date, Warzone 2 DMZ details, Warzone 2 map

Twinfinite Saturday, November 12, 2022 10:45 AM
     If you've been looking for more of the Trails of Cold Steel story, this is exactly it.

Twinfinite Saturday, November 12, 2022 8:21 AM
     Studio Ghibli has released Zen - Grogu and Dust Bunnies on Disney+.

Siliconera Saturday, November 12, 2022 12:00 PM
    

Tactics Ogre Reborn Class List

Tactics Ogre: Reborn is all about Classes. Players can pick and choose what Classes they would like characters to assume as they fill out their roster. However, not all Classes are available immediately, and instead unlock over time or through unique conditions.

Below are the list of available Classes in Tactics Ogre: Reborn. Please keep in mind that some of these Classes have unique unlocks and certain NPCs have unique classes that cannot be used by generic party members. Almost all of these Classes can be obtained in the Shop after certain conditions have been met.

  • Warrior - Immediately Available in Chapter 1
  • Archer - Immediately Available in Chapter 1
  • Cleric - Immediately Available in Chapter 1
  • Wizard/Enchantress - Immediately Available in Chapter 1
  • Rune Fencer - Immediately Available in Chapter 1
  • Valkyrie - Immediately Available in Chapter 1
  • Berserker - Available in Chapter 2
  • Beast Tamer - Available in Chapter 2
  • Terror Knight - Available in Chapter 2
  • Knight - Available in Chapter 2
  • Sword Master - Available in Chapter 2
  • Ninja/Kunoichi - Available in Chapter 2 (Neutral/Chaos) or Chapter 3 (Law)
  • Dragoon - Available in Chapter 3
  • Rogue - Available in Chapter 4
  • Fusilier - Available in Chapter 4
  • Warlock/Witch - Available in Chapter 4
  • Necromancer - Available in Chapter 4
  • Lich - Use Ring of the Dead on Floor 41 of Palace of the Dead, will transform a Human unit into a Lich. (UNIQUE UNLOCK)
  • Divine Knight - Use 'Ensanguined Rood' item on an ally Skeleton or Ghost Unit on Floor 3 of San Bronsa Ruins to convert into Divine Knight. (UNIQUE UNLOCK)

This is the list of Classes that can be used by Human units in Tactics Ogre: Reborn. However, keep in mind that you can recruit Beasts, Demi-Humans, Dragons, and Golems. Each of these unit types come with their set of Classes, which are actually designated by what type of monster they fall under. For example, the Gryphon is a type of Beast sub-class.

Tactics Ogre: Reborn is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

The post Guide: List of Available Classes in Tactics Ogre: Reborn appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, November 12, 2022 9:00 AM
    

The Quintessential Quintuplets Miku Nakano Fallen Angel Figure Carries a Lantern

Another one The Quintessential Quintuplets Nakano sister is getting a figure, and this time it's middle-sister Miku. Good Smile Company opened pre-orders for her. In June 2023, she'll show up in Japan. After that in August 2023, people in North America will be able to get her. She costs $187.99/¥29,700.

This is a 1/7th scale figure. That means she'll be about 270mm (around 10 and a half inches) tall. Like her sisters, black wings appear on her back. She also has a transparent veil and carries a lantern. Her dress is black and features her signature color of blue. The stand also has a black rose on it.

Here's the gallery showing off the figure from different angles.
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So far, only three of the sisters in The Quintessential Quintuplets appeared in this line. When they started appearing, the collection kicked off with Ichika and Nino. Ichika's dress is black with yellow accents. Nino's is black and purple.

This means only two characters are left for this series. Yotsuba and Itsuki still haven't shown up. Since they seem to be going in order, Yotsuba will likely be the next to appear.

This The Quintessential Quintuplets Miku Nakano Fallen Angel figure will come to Japan in June 2023. The North American debut will follow in August 2023. Pre-orders are open until December 15, 2022. The anime is available to watch on Crunchyroll. The movie is airing in theaters in North America and Europe throughout November and December 2022.

The post The Quintessential Quintuplets Miku Fallen Angel Figure Carries a Lantern appeared first on Siliconera.

Nov 12, 06:00


Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, November 12, 2022 4:00 AM
    

Internet's exciting this week. Reminds me of being on some video game forum in the early noughties where a moderator absolutely flips their nut and everyone runs around pulling pranks and engaging in tomfoolery, then the bans start flowing. What a weird chaotic energy. Honestly, if there had been any hint of doubt around Elon Musk, he wouldn't have played such a prominent role in my cyberpunk novel about teens saving the world with NFTs. How could I have known, those six long months ago. Wow. Egg on my face. On all our faces.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, November 12, 2022 2:55 AM
     Genshin Impact Aeonblight Drake Perpetual Caliber Wanderer Scaramouche Layla Nilou GuideThe Aeonblight Drake is a farmable boss in Genshin Impact. Found in Sumeru, this flying automaton can use your own elemental abilities to bolster itself. Here's our Genshin Impact Aeonblight Drake boss guide to help you defeat this foe and farm Perpetual Caliber items. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub.   Genshin Impact Aeonblight Drake and Perpetual Caliber guide To find the Aeonblight Drake in Genshin Impact, fast travel to the Devantaka Mountain teleporter. Enter the caverns and look to your right to see a tunnel. Follow the winding passageway until you reach the boss' chamber. Screenshot by PC Invasion The Aeonblight Drake has a few notable abilities: Grounded or Flying – Your foe will periodically switch from a grounded or flying state. Some of its attacks remain the same. Robo Rush – Charges straight to your character whether it's on the ground or in the air. Sweeping Strikes –...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, November 12, 2022 2:30 AM
     Genshin Impact Best Mushroom Skills Best Fungus Team Comp Fabulous Fungus Frenzy Event GuideYour minions will do battle in Genshin Impact as you climb the ranks in a tournament. Of course, you'll want to make sure that you're choosing the right squad for the job. Here's our Genshin Impact guide to help you with the best mushroom skills and team comps for the Fabulous Fungus Frenzy event. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub. Likewise, you can take a look at our main guide for the event.   Genshin Impact best mushroom skills and team comps guide (Fabulous Fungus Frenzy event) When talking about the best mushroom skills and team comps in Genshin Impact's Fabulous Fungus Frenzy event, we'll need to consider a few things: Depending on how far you've progressed, certain minions might not be available yet. Likewise, you still need to boost them via the Coruscating Potential puzzles. Mushrooms attack automatically, and they tend to deal elemental damage. This means you'll want ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, November 12, 2022 1:45 AM
     Genshin Impact Fabulous Fungus Frenzy Event GuideEver wonder what Genshin Impact would be like if there was some sort of Pokemon-esque minigame where your minions do battle with others? Well, that sort of thing has finally arrived. Here's our Genshin Impact Fabulous Fungus Frenzy event guide to help you with the main quest, basic mechanics, and mushroom battles. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub.   Genshin Impact Fabulous Fungus Frenzy event guide The Fabulous Fungus Frenzy event in Genshin Impact requires you to complete the last part of Yae Miko's story quest. That's gonna take a while, but, thankfully, you can skip all of the nonsense. Just open the event panel and click on the "Quick Start" button. This will give you a mission called "The Most Fantastic Tournament You've Never Heard Of?" — basically the quest chain for the festivities. In any case, we've divided our Genshin Impact Fabulous Fungus Frenzy event...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, November 12, 2022 12:45 AM
     Genshin Impact Coruscating Potential Floral Jelly Puzzles Guide Fabolous Fungus FrenzyThere's a new event in Genshin Impact that lets you control mushrooms so they can duke it out with other mobs. But, before you can use them in bouts, you'll need to boost them first. Here's our Genshin Impact Coruscating Potential Floral Jelly puzzles guide to help you complete these tasks in the Fabulous Fungus Frenzy event. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub. Likewise, you can take a look at our main guide for the event.   Genshin Impact Coruscating Potential Floral Jelly puzzle guide (Fabulous Fungus Frenzy event) You'll learn about the Coruscating Potential Floral Jelly puzzles in Genshin Impact after catching your first bunch of mushrooms and talking to Yae Miko. Back in Port Ormos, you'll be directed to an NPC named Balfour. Speak with him and that'll open up another screen where you'll see all the minions you've found so far. Now, the Coruscating Potential Floral Jel...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, November 11, 2022 11:16 PM
     Valkyrie Elysium Worth It 3Valkyrie Elysium received a lukewarm reception when it launched on PS4 and PS5 in September. The game is now also available on PC, bringing with it hours of hack-and-slash action. Set in the same universe as the previous games in the Valkyrie series, this one changes things up and is a full-on action game where players take the Valkyrie Maria through a series of maps alongside the summonable Einherjar. Despite the less-than-flattering reviews the game received a little over a month ago, it still has plenty to offer fans of 3rd person action games that want to explore the series' mythological setting while upgrading various weapons. But the question stands – is Valkyrie Elysium worth it on PC? It's a little funny that Valkyrie Elysium is releasing on PC when people are still enamored with God of War: Ragnarok, as this game also has a Norse setting set amidst Ragnarok. Here, Ragnarok has already happened and Odin is weakened after battling the wolf. That's w...