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Kotaku Monday, November 14, 2022 7:00 PM
    

Streamer, YouTuber and all-round internet celebrity IShowSpeed has recently been helping one of the biggest TV stations in Europe, Sky Sports, with its broadcasts of English Premier League matches. That was, reportedly, until the executives at the channel found out about a video that went viral back in April.

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Kotaku Monday, November 14, 2022 6:30 PM
    

The Metacritic page for the PlayStation 5 version of Sonic Frontiers is currently being review-bombed, seemingly in response to the latest video from popular gaming YouTuber Videogamedunkey. As you'd expect, Sonic stans are coming back just as hard, defending the virtues of the blue hedgehog's latest 3D adventure.

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Kotaku Monday, November 14, 2022 5:55 PM
    

Geoff Keighley just unveiled the categories and nominees for The Game Awards 2022. Like any other year, one of those categories is "Games for Impact." I don't have anything against the "impactful" games that were selected this year, like I Was a Teenage Exocolonist (which I reviewed favorably). It's that the award…

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Kotaku Monday, November 14, 2022 5:00 PM
    

Last week, crypto exchange FTX went from being valued at nearly $32 billion to filing for bankruptcy, and its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, went from being the crypto space's only ethical genius to being just a dude like the rest of us, albeit one who lost customers and investors alike a fortune. He was even a normie at

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Kotaku Monday, November 14, 2022 4:55 PM
    

The Transformers franchise, which has always been more than meets the eye, just introduced its first officially nonbinary character, Nightshade. They make their debut toward the end of the first season of the franchise's latest TV series, Transformers: EarthSpark, which premiered on the Paramount+ streaming service on…

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Kotaku Monday, November 14, 2022 3:15 PM
    


The Aztecs had spiritual ballgames, games with physical displays of devotion and a struggle for collective triumph that remains central to our notions of sport. In the 3,000 years since, we've streamlined these fundamental concepts into FIFA 23 and beer pong. But I'm not complaining. I think it's time for our…

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Kotaku Monday, November 14, 2022 2:35 PM
    

With Pokémon TCG's final Sword & Shield main set, Silver Tempest, now out in the wild, people have torn open enough packs and boxes to get an idea for which cards are the most desirable. Whether it's for their beautiful alternate artwork, their resale value, or their playability in the tabletop game, we've rounded up…

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Kotaku Monday, November 14, 2022 1:57 PM
    

I'm convinced that there's no force in the universe that moves faster than Pokémon leakers. As we move into release week for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, those who managed to get an early copy of the game are posting screenshots and game information on social media.

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Kotaku Monday, November 14, 2022 1:01 PM
    

After guessing that Nintendo Switch hit Xenoblade Chronicles 3 would be the biggest snub at the 2022 Game Awards, stunned Xeno-heads and Tetsuya Takahashi-stans can't believe it. Geoff Keighley revealed on Monday that it is actually one of the six finalists for his show's Game of the Year category, alongside…

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PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 5:00 PM
     Horror game Thy Creature is a KRPG Vampire Survivors

Horror games are perfect for the dreary winter months that usher in the new year, and Korean roguelike Thy Creature is perfect for doing just that. After a lengthy early access period, the game is finally ready to release, and it looks even better than ever.

RELATED LINKS: Best horror games, Best survival games, Best vampire games

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 4:21 PM
     Genshin Impact leak reveals new Anemo and Dendro artifact sets for 3.3

This Genshin Impact leak reveals that HoYoverse is planning to add two new artifact sets to the anime game when the version 3.3 update goes live next month. The two sets seem to buff Anemo and Dendro characters the most, but it's likely that there are other creative ways to use them as well.

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

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 3:00 PM
     Doom and Batman together at last in huge overhaul for id Software FPS

Doom and Batman are at last thrown together as The Dark Knight and Gotham City enter the realm of id Software's defining FPS game, in a huge total conversion Doom mod that lets you battle the Joker as Bruce Wayne retro shooter style.

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

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 2:00 PM
     Steam dominated by Sega as Sonic Frontiers and FM23 fly

Who doesn't love a good Steam success? Well Sega is certainly basking in multiple at the moment as recent releases Sonic Frontiers and Football Manager 2023 are both shooting up the Steam charts, with concurrent player counts breaking records and positive player receptions to both the open-world and simulation games.


PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 1:36 PM
     Get $70 off Meta Quest 2 with Resident Evil 4 VR and Beat Saber

If you want to grab an Oculus Quest 2 (now Meta Quest 2) VR headset a little cheaper, we've got good news as Black Friday 2022 looms over the horizon. Starting on November 18, Meta's confirmed that both the 128GB and 256GB models will be discounted for a limited time, dropping by $50 USD and $70 USD respectively.

RELATED LINKS: Best VR games, Oculus Quest 3 release date, Project Cambria release date

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 4:07 PM
     Fix your Steam Deck download speeds with these six steps

Sick of their slow Steam Deck, a fan of the portable gaming PC has some advice on how to fix download speeds on the handheld. Don't let the tech jargon put you off, either, as it doesn't take a tech whizz to follow these six simple steps.

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

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 4:00 PM
     Warzone 2 release time – when you can play the battle royale

Knowing the Warzone 2 release time in your region is essential if you want to be among the first to drop into the new multiplayer game. So gather your squad, ready your loadouts, and prepare to take on human opponents and AI combatants alike in the massive Al Mazrah battlefield.

As the "new era" of Call of Duty continues, Warzone 2 season 1 brings a new map, DMZ mode, and more to the free game, and will reward players coming from the original Warzone, too, so keep an eye out in-game for that. But as the Warzone 2 release date nears, we want to know how to preload Warzone 2, and just what time we can start. So here's all the Warzone 2 release times around the globe.

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

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 4:01 PM
     How to preload Warzone 2

Want to know how to preload Warzone 2? Warzone 2 is almost upon us, which means you're going to have to download 100GB+ worth of data if you want to be up and running on launch day. With only a few days to go before the main event, it's important to prepare your computer by downloading Warzone 2 ahead of time.

Fortunately, preloading Warzone 2 is a simple process. To preload Warzone 2, you need to open up Battle.net, click the Warzone 2 icon and press the big blue 'Install' button. Once the files have finished downloading, you just need to wait for the 16th. Check out our Warzone 2 release time guide to find out precisely when you can get onto the servers.

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

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 14, 2022 7:00 PM
    

It's late evening. A family is dozing in front of the TV, their dog at their feet. Suddenly the TV turns to static, the ground shakes. While the parents peacefully sleep on, the toddler stirs. Oh no. I instantly expect nothing but the worst for the toddler, seeing whose game I'm playing – developer Jumpship was co-founded by Dino Patti, himself co-founder of Playdead, the studio behind Limbo and Inside. Both aren't exactly known for treating their child protagonists well.

Somerville has clear stylistic parallels to Playdead's work. Its 3D sidescrolling and light puzzle mechanics are similar, and though Playdead's Chris Olsen worked on the art long before Patti joined him, the beautiful lighting effects and minimalist environments have led a lot of people to initially confuse Somerville as a Playdead game.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 14, 2022 5:35 PM
    

MSI's RX 6650 XT is a capable graphics card for 1440p gaming, and it's down from £380 to £299.99 at Overclockers after a healthy discount.

It also comes with AMD's Raise the Game Bundle, which includes copies of two upcoming games: Dead Island 2 and The Callisto Protocol (confusingly titled 'The Callisto Project' by a potentially short-sighted Overclockers staffer). This is a pretty solid deal for three hundred of your Great British Pounds, especially as GTX 16-series cards were selling for this much recently and offer far worse performance.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 14, 2022 5:19 PM
    

Micro SD cards are getting increasingly affordable, with even high-capacity 512GB models breaching the £50 barrier. Today we've seen one better though, as this 51GB Integral Ultima Pro model has dropped to £42 at Amazon UK.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 14, 2022 2:15 PM
    

It takes a very special game to give you so much to learn, so many ways to do everything, that even after 1000 hours of playtime you still feel like a beginner. Factorio is daunting in the extreme, and I remember bouncing off it the first time I tried. Thank goodness I gave it a second chance. Building up a gigantic world-spanning, atmosphere-destroying factory slowly and methodically over dozens of hours is probably my favourite singleplayer experience in games.

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Twinfinite Monday, November 14, 2022 7:01 PM
     Somerville is the debut game from new studio Jumpship.

Twinfinite Monday, November 14, 2022 6:14 PM
     The climatic end of Andor Episode 10 has many asking, does Kino Loy escape? We have a theory/

Twinfinite Monday, November 14, 2022 4:43 PM
     The mighty Lancaster will soon soar in the skies of MSFS.

Twinfinite Monday, November 14, 2022 4:00 PM
     Get ready for quite the scare.

Twinfinite Monday, November 14, 2022 3:52 PM
     Chainsaw Man meets Animal Crossing.

Twinfinite Monday, November 14, 2022 3:35 PM
     A$AP Rocky and many more artists will accompany uour racing in Need for Speed Unbound.

Twinfinite Monday, November 14, 2022 3:35 PM
     Suzume once again proves than anything Makoto Shinkai makes is gold.

Twinfinite Monday, November 14, 2022 2:36 PM
     This spin-off has walked the plank.

Twinfinite Monday, November 14, 2022 2:35 PM
     A small indie cat goes head to head against the big AAA warriors at the TGA.

Twinfinite Monday, November 14, 2022 2:34 PM
     The new mechanic to how circles close in Warzone 2.0 will definitely change the game.

Twinfinite Monday, November 14, 2022 2:16 PM
     Christmas time is almost here.

Twinfinite Monday, November 14, 2022 1:42 PM
     God of War Ragnarok leads nominations at The Game Awards.

Twinfinite Monday, November 14, 2022 1:33 PM
     Rocket League crossovers usually come with some awesome cosmetics.

Siliconera Monday, November 14, 2022 3:30 PM
    

Here's What Pokemon Mascot Costumes for Fuecoco, Sprigatito, and Quaxly Look Like

On November 11, 2022, the Nintendo Store in New York hosted a Pokemon Scarlet and Violet related event. People could attend and see the series' latest mascot costumes. These are the large, cuddly suits people will wear based on certain Pokemon. To celebrate Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's launch, the Fuecoco, Sprigatito, and Quaxly costumes appeared for the first time.

With Pokemon mascot costumes, each character is essentially reimagined as a bipedal one, even if they normally wouldn't be. While both Fuecoco and Quaxly normally always appear on two legs, this does mark a first for Sprigatito. People attending the event could take pictures of the characters from a distance. It was also possible for people to pose with them.

Plenty of other Pokemon also appeared as mascot costumes. For example, there are ones of some of the most popular characters, like Pikachu and Eevee. There are also ones of other characters that showed up at regional events in Japan, like Slowpoke and both standard and Alolan Vulpix. In 2019, even Obstagoon ended up inspiring one. It also isn't uncommon for starter Pokemon to get them. The Pokemon Sword and Shield Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble starters did too.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will debut on November 18, 2022.

The post Here's What Pokemon Mascot Costumes for Fuecoco, Sprigatito, and Quaxly Look Like appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, November 14, 2022 3:00 PM
    

Interview: Discussing Harvestella's Romance and Stardew Valley Influences

Harvestella marks a first for Square Enix, as it's attempting its own take on the Rune Factory combination of farming and fighting. It's an interesting experiment filled with unexpected references and nods. Ahead of Harvestella's launch, Siliconera had an opportunity to ask Producer Daisuke Taka and Director Hiroto Furuya about its farming elements, RPG gameplay, romance options, and the effect of Stardew Valley to find out how everything came together.

Jenni Lada: How long has Harvestella been in development and which games did past teams work on? It feels like there are definitely some shades of Bravely Default.

Daisuke Taka: Harvestella has been in development for about 4 years. The development team was newly formed to work on the game, however, there are members who were involved in past Square Enix titles as well, so I'm sure there are influences from various games.

After going through the demo, there are definitely times when I feel like the RPG elements of Harvestella are the priority and the farming and relationship aspects are bonuses that enhance the experience. Is this intentional and how did you ensure there's a balance between the kinds of gameplay on display?

Taka: The player's level of freedom will increase from chapter three, which is beyond what is covered in the demo, where there will be more interactive elements near your home and in town. We played through the game many times to adjust the balance.

Interview: Discussing Harvestella's Romance and Stardew Valley Influences

How did other farming and life sims like Rune Factory, Story of Seasons, and Stardew Valley shape Harvestella's development, and how did you ensure it would stand out among them and be unique?

Taka: I've played them all and like the genre, but Stardew Valley in particular had the biggest impact. Especially with regards to the strict stamina management and the economic balance. All the same, I wanted to create a work that was more "fantasy" and leaned more into RPGs than Stardew Valley.

There are relationship building elements in Harvestella, so how did you determine which characters could be befriended and whether players could find romance or just be friends here?

Hiroto Furuya: We thought it was essential to have companion characters that you can adventure with because we wanted to shed light on the characters' personal lives as well, which couldn't always be fleshed out through adventure alone.

And since that still felt a bit lacking, we also considered characters who have close ties to the main character, such as Cres, who acts as a guide to the main character.

There is a blending of magic, technology and time periods in Harvestella. How did you decide design directions to ensure things all felt they would "fit" in the same world?

Furuya: I directed the project with the belief that a design would feel like it "fit" if the players could get a sense for the "backbone" of a structure. Therefore, when asking the artists to create the designs I made sure to give detailed explanations of the history and backbone of these buildings and why it "needed" to look or be shaped a certain way.

Even the designs that look straight-forward, like the Seaslight or castles, have a meaning behind them, so please take a look around and give it some thought.

Interview: Discussing Harvestella's Romance and Stardew Valley Influences

It feels like a number of quality of life decisions were made to ensure Harvestella farming, fighting, relationships and gathering wouldn't be tedious. How did you determine what needed to be implemented and which QOL element are you most proud of?

Taka: I asked the development team members to reexamine what they thought was common sense in the life simulation genre. While there were some elements we could
implement due to the game being in 3D instead of 2D, I thought there had to be some things that were unnecessary as well.

Come to think of it, I didn't implement any kind of gift giving system through which the player develops their relationship with various town folk. I can't really empathize because I don't have much of a desire for things in the first place... (laughs).

Of the Harvestella party members and jobs present, which ones do you personally find most useful and why?

Taka: The Pilgrim, which is Shrika's job, is a good one. It has a skill that deals multiple hits of damage over a wide area at medium range. It's great for destroying enemies you encounter in dungeons and is also effective in boss fights.

Furuya: Each party member has their own attribute compatibility with enemies based on their job, so it is difficult to say which character is stronger in general. You can take your favorite party members with you or change the formation to suit the enemies of a dungeon. I would be happy to see players trying out a variety of options.

Harvestella is available for the Nintendo Switch and PC.

The post Interview: Discussing Harvestella's Romance and Stardew Valley Influences appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, November 14, 2022 2:30 PM
    

Yu-Gi-Oh Monster Jar Collection Pot of Greed

Konami announced it will release a Yu-Gi-Oh Monster Jar Collection, which features figures of notable pots from the trading card game. A total of fourteen figures will be included in the set, alongside holographic cards. However, only eleven of the figures will come with pedestals. Pre-orders for the figure set (and holographic cards) will open on November 19, 2022 and will remain open until January 9, 2023. It will release in September 2023. The Monster Jar Collection will cost 17,600 yen, or roughly $125. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

The Yu-Gi-Oh Monster Jar Collection figure set will be made to order. The set will be sold from the Konami Card Game Satellite Shop. International pre-orders for this item are not available.

As mentioned previously, a total of fourteen figures are part of the set, with three of those figures included as a bonus.

The following figures will be available in the new collection:

  • Moray of Greed
  • Pot of Avarice
  • Pot of Benevolence
  • Pot of Riches
  • Pot of Acquisitiveness
  • Pot of Duality
  • Pot of Desires
  • Pot of Dichotomy
  • Pot of Extravagance
  • Pot of Generosity
  • Pot of Greed
  • Spirit of the Pot of Greed
  • Shard of Greed

The Yu-Gi-Oh Monster Jar Collection is immediately available for pre-order, and will release sometime in September 2023 in Japan.

The post Yu-Gi-Oh Monster Jar Collection to Include Pot of Greed appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, November 14, 2022 2:00 PM
    

Here's the Genshin Impact Scaramouche Boss Location shouki no kami unlock

After completing the Genshin Impact Archon Quest Chapter 3, Act 5 quests, namely Where the Boat of Consciousness Lies, the Shouki no Kami boss will unlock. However, someone might not immediately see where to go. This is because the boss fight itself takes place in Sumeru City's Academiya. However, the Genshin Impact Scaramouche boss Trounce Domain location is outside the city.

Here's the Genshin Impact Scaramouche Boss Location shouki no kami unlock

Fortunately, it isn't too far away. To the east of Sumeru City is the Chinvat Ravine. After going through the Archon Quest in Genshin Impact, the Joururi Workshop Trounce Domain will unlock with the Scaramouche Shouki no Kami boss fight. It will appear as a fast travel point, even though you haven't visited it in that location for the first time. This is because you already completed the fight in the story.

Here's the Genshin Impact Scaramouche Boss Location shouki no kami unlock

Once you select it, the Genshin Impact Scaramouche boss fight acts like any other Trounce Domain does. Memories: Lucent Altar of the Everlasting I-IV difficulties are there. The recommended party level for ! is 60, II is 70, III is 80, and IV is 90, as usual. It also qualifies for the reduced Treasure Collection Cost for the first three Weekly Bosses each week. Also, you are limited to one treasure collection per week from it.

As a reminder, there are three unique drops from this Trounce Domain. You need to take the Memories: Lucent Altar of the Everlasting II or higher challenge to potentially earn the Talent level-up materials Daka's Bell, Mirror of Mushin, and Puppet Strings.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices.

The post Here's the Genshin Impact Shouki no Kami Boss Location appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, November 14, 2022 1:30 PM
    

New Chainsaw Man Makima Figure Costs Almost $200 2

Pre-orders opened for a new Furyu Makima figure from Chainsaw Man. The statue, which is a 1/7th scale model, will end up being $197.99. While orders are open now, its release date is a year away. It won't appear outside Japan until November 2023.

As a 1/7th scale figure, this version of Makima from Chainsaw Man stands at over nine and a half inches tall. (She's about 250mm.) She's wearing her Public Safety Devil Hunter uniform. As people may recall, she's in charge of people like Denji, Aki, and Power at the Tokyo Special Division. Her unique eyes are recreated, and her hair is pulled back into a braid as usual.

Makima is using one of her more notable abilities for the pose. One of her skills she uses throughout the series is force manipulation to attack opponents. The action being performed here is one that would crush her enemy, as shown by her forcing her palms together.

Here's a closer look at her from different angles.
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This isn't the only recent figure of the character to appear. MegaHouse noted both her and Aki would join Denji and Power in their Look Up collection.

The Furyu Chainsaw Man Makima figure will appear in November 2023. Pre-orders are open through Good Smile Company's storefront.

The post New Chainsaw Man Makima Figure Costs Almost $200 appeared first on Siliconera.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 14, 2022 7:00 PM
     Somerville Review 1It's fine for games to be short when they deliver a tight, impactful experience. Somerville is a cinematic puzzle game similar to classics like Out of this World and Heart of Darkness. It's closer to the length of the former, however, clocking in at about three hours in length. While much of the game is both visually and mechanically strong, it has some issues that keep it from being everything I'd hoped. But the biggest issue is the way it narratively drops the ball during the last section, which had me walking away a bit disappointed. Somerville doesn't have a single line of dialogue — the entire narrative is conveyed through context alone. The main character is watching TV at night in his family home. He gets up to feed the dog but gets distracted by lights flashing outside. He and his wife go see what the fuss is, only to witness an alien invasion straight out of War of the Worlds. Objects come crashing down out of the sky, so the two, toddler and...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 14, 2022 5:47 PM
     God Of War Ragnarok Thor BattleConsidering God of War: Ragnarok serves as one of the biggest games of the year, it only makes sense that it would boast a respectable voice cast. All of the actors who portrayed the major characters in the previous God of War, including Christopher Judge as Kratos, have reprised their roles, but some may wonder who voices Thor specifically. Teased during the 2018 God of War's conclusion, Thor arguably serves as the most significant addition to the cast of Ragnarok, and appropriately enough, he has the voice to match. Thor's actor is none other than Ryan Hurst in his very first video game role. The filmography of the Ragnarok Thor voice actor Over the years, Hurst has accumulated a hefty amount of experience in the film and television industries. Movie aficionados may know him for his portrayal of Gerry Bertier in the 2000 film Remember the Titans as well as his performance as Paratrooper Michaelson in the 1998 classic Saving Private Ryan. As for his TV roles, he pla...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 14, 2022 4:00 PM
     Floodland ReviewI really wanted to like Floodland. The colony management/city-building sim from Vile Monarch and Ravenscourt seemed right up my alley. With post-apocalyptic themes centered on climate change and humanity's struggle to survive on a harsh world, it was too good to pass up. Then, I played it, and part of me started wondering if this was still an Early Access game. True, there were interesting mechanics and familiar concepts. However, there were also confusing moments, unclear information, and an odd lack of a pure sandbox mode. A ruined world Floodland is set in the near future. Humanity has failed to counteract climate change and, as such, most of the known world has been submerged under the waves. Pockets of survivors have banded together, and you can select your clan at the start. While they all play similarly, they do have their own unique bonuses that affect certain facets. For instance, the Good Neighbors have a bonus to water filter production, and they can enable night shif...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 14, 2022 3:30 PM
     Blade & Soul MMO Project LLL Art AbominationEstablished in 1997, Korean developer NCSoft has built a name for itself over the years with its extensive catalog of MMOs. Many know NCSoft for its 2012 game Blade & Soul, a long-running MMORPG that has expanded into a franchise and still receives updates to this day. Just recently, the Blade & Soul developer revealed that it has yet another MMO currently in the works. Dubbed "Project LLL," NCSoft's latest effort will function as an open-world third-person shooter, and it will see a release sometime in 2024. To coincide with this reveal, NCSoft posted a nearly nine-minute gameplay demo showing what the developer has crafted so far. For the most part, the video showcases the kind of grungy first-person shooter gameplay that one would expect. NCSoft has evidently progressed quite far in the early stages of development, although you can definitely tell that the studio still has a ways to go what with all the slowdown occurring in the more hectic firefights. Th...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 14, 2022 3:07 PM
     Project The Perceiver Gameplay Trailer Announced Announcement Sekiro Nioh Ghost Of TsushimaIf there's one thing Souls games will be known for, it'll be the legacy the leave behind with the genre they created. The Souls-like genre is a well from which many games have and will draw inspiration. And today, we're looking at a new one coming from Chinese developer Papergames' 17ZHE Studio. The company has announced Project: The Perceiver, pairing it up with a lengthy gameplay trailer that showcases many nods between games like Sekiro and Ghost of Tsushima. Project: The Perceiver doesn't quite ape one game over the other. Instead, it looks like a delicate blend of both, and perhaps with a touch of Nioh for good measure. Project: The Perceiver gameplay effortlessly swaps between solemn exploration and high-stakes combat with ease in the trailer. The protagonist is quick and nimble, able to take on several enemies at once before easily clamoring up a nearby building. It looks to blend combat and stealth like Tsushima. Choosing one or the other seems to...

Gamer Empire Monday, November 14, 2022 3:09 PM
     Besides health and hunger, sanity is one of the essential attributes that you have to pay attention to carefully. Low sanity can summon shadow creatures […]

Gamer Empire Monday, November 14, 2022 2:50 PM
     Though warring and destroying your enemies in Crusader Kings 3 can be really fun, your troops will usually also need money to follow your orders. […]

Gamer Empire Monday, November 14, 2022 2:22 PM
     There are many things your character can be in Crusader Kings 3: a Scholar, a Theologian, and even a Witch. However, out of these three, […]

Gamer Empire Monday, November 14, 2022 2:11 PM
     Conquering land, left and right, is what a true ruler would do in Crusader Kings 3. However, to do so, they might need to claim […]

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, November 14, 2022 5:00 PM
     Is your VALORANT update stuck at 0%? We show you how you can fix it in this guide. VALORANT is one of the most popular competitive FPS shooters right now. Thus, Riot Games makes it a point to release regular updates to keep the game in tip-top shape. Players can expect new VALORANT updates every […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, November 14, 2022 4:00 PM
     Enter the gloomy vacuum to play the Roblox game Space Base Tycoon. Build your own base on a distant planet, where you can buy upgrades to grow your new colony. Hire employees to boost your money so you can buy defenses and troops to protect your base! Become the galaxy's best space base owner! All […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, November 14, 2022 3:00 PM
     Team Cherry's Metroidvania action-adventure game, Hollow Knight, follows the journey of a nameless warrior called the Knight as he travels through Hallownest, which is now a kingdom in ruins because of a supernatural disease. As the Knight journeys through Hallownest, he will encounter different enemies, bosses, and mini-bosses. One of these mini-bosses is the Soul […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, November 14, 2022 2:00 PM
     Honkai Impact 3 is an animated 3D free-to-play action, Gacha role-playing game that MiHoyo specially developed. This game has good animation, effects, and good-looking characters that will keep you excited about dressing it up with costumes and accessories! Like in Genshin Impact, this game features PvP, questing, dungeons, and adventures and can be played single or multiplayer. […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, November 14, 2022 1:00 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 […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, November 14, 2022 4:30 PM
    

Will include a variety of new weapons, stages, new gear and more

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, November 14, 2022 3:45 PM
    

Additional information will be announced sometime next week

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, November 14, 2022 3:11 PM
    

Showing off the game's character creator, environments, controls, spell types, and more.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, November 14, 2022 2:24 PM
    

Users can now vote for their favorite nominees in each category

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Kotaku Monday, November 14, 2022 11:40 AM
    

It feels like every other week Magic: The Gathering is revealing a wild new crossover set or promotional release. And that's because it kinda is. Fans began stewing over the onslaught earlier this year, and now even Wall Street is starting to balk. Bank of America downgraded toy company owner Hasbro's stock earlier…

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Kotaku Monday, November 14, 2022 11:10 AM
    

God Of War Ragnarök's $200 Collector's Edition comes in a gold embossed box, with a 16-inch replica of Norse god Thor's Mjölnir hammer, a set of engraved dwarven dice, downloadable cosmetics, and more. That "and more" ideally will suck out some of the sting if you, like other buyers have reported, open up your $200…

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Kotaku Monday, November 14, 2022 9:00 AM
    

Welcome to 16th-century Europe. You are Andreas Maler, an artist living among the people of the fictional town of Tassing, where things are about to change in the wake of a murder. How will they change? That's what you'll decide in Pentiment, a narrative adventure game that brings together evocative art, roleplaying…

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PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 11:58 AM
     Best Warzone 2 LA-B 330 loadout

If you're looking for the best Warzone 2 LA-B 330 loadout, we have you covered. This bolt-action sniper rifle is part of the Bryson Long Rifle platform, and much like the SP-R 208, is lethal to the upper chest and head with minimal damage drop off. This loadout accentuates the positives of the LA-B 330 by increasing its bullet velocity and ADS speed, making it easy to respond to and hit distant targets.

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

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 11:19 AM
     Apex Legends season 16 release date speculation and details

It might be a stretch to think about Apex Legends season 16, with Eclipse still in full swing, but we have a fair idea of when the next season will begin, and what the theme will be. As with any new Apex Legends season, we're usually guaranteed a new legend, a new map - or variation on a map - and a bunch of new cosmetics.

Apex Legends season 15 Eclipse began on November 1, and with it came a new defensive legend, Catalyst, a new map, Broken Moon, and the ability to gift cosmetic items to your friends. It was a sizable update to the battle royale game, giving players plenty of content to sink their teeth into, but when can we expect the next season of Apex Legends?

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

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 11:08 AM
     Sims 4 pack lets you turn your house into an absolute disgrace

A new Sims 4 pack from EA lets you transform your perfect life game house in a total ruin by adding clutter and mess, ideal for creating that personal, lived-in feel, but a total nightmare for players like me, who want everything neat and tidy, and are already planning a detailed housekeeping routine ahead of the Sims 5 release date.

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

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 11:00 AM
     The Witcher 3 next gen release date confirmed with new DLC and mods

With news of a The Witcher Remake, we've all been waiting to hear more about The Witcher 3 next gen release date, and CD Projekt Red has finally delivered. The Polish game studio has now announced when we can expect the PC and console updates to release, alongside news of a gameplay reveal and details stream that should answer any queries we have about the port of one of the best RPG games.

RELATED LINKS: The Witcher 3 mods, The Witcher 4 news, Play The Witcher 3

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 10:55 AM
     How to unlock the Warzone 2 Victus XMR

Want to know how to unlock the Warzone 2 Victus XMR? If it's anything like the LW3 Tundra was during its time in the sun as the best sniper in the first Warzone, the Warzone 2 Victus XMR has every chance of becoming everyone's go-to pick for the best sniper rifle in the game. However, this is the first of the premium weapons you unlock via the first season's battle pass.

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

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 10:51 AM
     Best Warzone 2 RPK loadout

Follow the attachments of our best Warzone 2 RPK loadout to ensure you're dominating mid-range fights in Call of Duty's battle royale mode. This setup builds on the RPK's inherent strengths - relatively good mobility and high damage - by making it more effective over long distances and improving the recoil and stability. It's still slower to pull up your cheek than an SMG or AR, but you'll be able to take fights over much greater distances.

Naturally, even the best Warzone 2 guns fall short in some areas, so make sure to grab one of the best Warzone 2 SMGs if you want to round out the perfect Warzone 2 loadout. We've added a couple of perk and equipment suggestions, too, plus a few alternative attachments in case you want to spec the RPK for mobility.

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

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 10:34 AM
     Microsoft confirms Windows 11 22H2 update is bad for your GPU

The recently released Windows 11 22H2 update has done no favours in helping the reputation of the operating system. There are reports aplenty that accuse it of impacting the performance of gaming PCs, with Microsoft now outright confirming that the latest version of its OS can cause your GPU a bit of a headache.

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

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 11:19 AM
     The best Sims 4 CC packs and creators

Looking for the best Sims 4 CC packs? Since its release way back in 2014, the iconic life sim's community has been working tirelessly to produce a near-endless supply of custom content to complement the game. Creators have even gone as far as creating whole packs of content, akin to the official Stuff Packs released by EA.

It can seem impossible to even know where to begin, so we've done the heavy lifting for you to find the best custom content you can download for the life game right now. Most of the best Sims 4 CC packs featured here are Maxis Match CC, meaning it's been designed to fit the art style of The Sims 4 and should blend in seamlessly. We recommend reading our how to install Sims 4 CC guide before attempting to apply these custom packs to your game.

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

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 10:26 AM
     Lost Ark maintenance removes accidental rewards, sparking backlash

A series of Lost Ark maintenance checks scheduled for November 14 have ended in disaster, as Smilegate has had to extend the MMORPG's downtime in order to combat an issue with an in-game mailer and its associated rewards.

RELATED LINKS: Best MMORPG – top MMOs you should play, Best Lost Ark Glaivier builds for PvP and PvE, Best fantasy games on PC

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 10:34 AM
     How to unlock the BAS-P in Warzone 2

If you're unsure how to unlock the BAS-P in Warzone 2, we've got you covered. The BAS-P is just one of four functional weapons appearing in the first season of Warzone 2. It's characterised by an aggressive fire rate and comparatively low recoil, an excellent foundation to shape it to your liking. It also utilises subsonic ammo, which helpfully conceals kill skulls from enemy combatants.

The BAS-P also includes a modular frame, and with the right attachments, it has the potential to become one of the best Warzone 2 SMGs. So, if you're partial to high precision and nippy performance in order to survive the Warzone 2 map, here's how to unlock the BAS-P in the highly anticipated multiplayer game.

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

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 9:54 AM
     The best Sims 4 sex mods for PC

Sims 4 sex mods are a huge market among fans of the life sim - we all want a little more action when our Sims get... close. Thankfully, the fantastic mod community knows it, and there are hundreds of Sims 4 mods that let you tailor your experience in countless ways, from just canoodling in bed, to buying a strip club, and then the altogether more risqué. And of course getting rid of that pesky mosaic blur.

The following list of some of the best Sims 4 sex mods out there is relatively PG - while you'll find features listed here that wouldn't fly on Neopets, there's nothing as explicit as the stuff you hear about from Second Life. There are naughtier mods for the life sim out there if you want to find them, though, but here's our list of the best Sims 4 sex mods.

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

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 9:51 AM
     Crusader Kings 3 mod brings Skyrim and Elder Scrolls to strategy game

A new Crusader Kings 3 mod could fill the gap left by The Elder Scrolls 6, as the PC strategy game is transformed into the world of Tamriel, encompassing Morrowind, Daggerfall, Skyrim, and more, in homage to the pivotal Bethesda RPG game series.

RELATED LINKS: Crusader Kings 3 DLC guide, The best Crusader Kings 3 mods, Play Crusader Kings 3

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 9:36 AM
     Skyrim Unreal Engine 5 Dawnstar trailer is a testament to RPGs world

Plenty of the best Skyrim mods can make Bethesda's Tamriel look like a dream, but what about if parts of Skyrim were remodelled in Unreal Engine 5 and used the improved snow effects and lighting to really make the fantasy game's locations sing? While the improved engine can make most games look great - unless you're going against style - Skyrim in Unreal Engine 5 is breathtaking.

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

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 10:19 AM
     The best WoW addons in 2022

The best WoW addons can make everyday activities like questing and trading much easier. Blizzard's critically acclaimed MMORPG has a habit of hiding a lot of useful data it collects, and picking up a mod that offers a peek behind the curtain can be a literal gamechanger when going up against deadly bosses. Of course, the best WoW addons aren't just aimed at avid raiders. Some are more focused on utility, freshening up the multiplayer game's geriatric UI, while others help track material nodes for those all-important professions.

With so many options, it's tough to know which WoW addons are worth your time. We've dug deep and tracked down the best of the bunch for general, all-purpose use. Each addon will make your World of Warcraft experience far more pleasant, whether you're a raider, tradesman, or simply keen to level up fast.  For installing and tracking these addons, we recommend the CurseForge app for PC or MacOS. This handy app helps you manage all your WoW add-ons and tracks whether updates to them are available.

RELATED LINKS: Best MMORPGs on PC, The best WoW addons, WoW Dragonflight preview

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 9:24 AM
     New World player count soars, but so do taxes

As the New World player count continues to rise post-Twitch campaign and fresh start servers, it turns out Amazon Games has also decided to increase the MMORPG's taxation rates. Just as death and taxes are inevitable, so is player backlash - and there's a lot of it.

RELATED LINKS: New World system requirements, New World beginner's guide, New World review

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 9:21 AM
     Best Warzone 2 Kastov 545 loadout

If you're looking for the best Warzone 2 Kastov 545 loadout, then look no further. A less cumbersome version of the Kastov 762, the Kastov 545 utilises a slightly smaller calibre of bullet. While the damage per round isn't quite as high as its brethren, the faster fire rate and controllable recoil make hitting your shots and confirming those kills a lot easier.

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

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 9:21 AM
     The best Sims 4 mods in 2022

If you're looking for the best Sims 4 mods, you've come to the right place. The Sims became a must-have simulation game on the PC when it was first released in 2000, and over 20 years later the series is still going strong with a new Sims game on the horizon. You just need to look at the game's strong library of user-generated content to see where all this success coming from.

The Sims 4 mods scene is thriving, with plenty of weird and wonderful additions to the base game. If you just want more choice in terms of customisation options before the Sims 5 release date, there are loads of Sims 4 CC packs available, while the mods below completely overhaul gameplay mechanics. We've compiled a list of just some of the best Sims 4 mods accompanied with links to all the download pages. Be sure to read the install instructions for each mod.

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

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 9:16 AM
     All The Sims 4 cheats

Looking for a list of Sims 4 cheats? Whether you're after that all-important Sims 4 money cheat, some fresh items to add to your catalog, or even just zapping a Sim from one place to another, there are heaps of handy shortcuts to make the lives of your virtual family much, much easier.

Cheats are by no means new to The Sims, but if you've never played past entries in this beloved life game series or worry that the cheats of previous Sims games won't work here, then allow us to step in with a dedicated list of Sims 4 cheats. We'll walk you through how to enter Sims 4 cheats, give you a list of the very best cheats to use, and explain exactly what each one offers you.

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

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 8:07 AM
     Pentiment review – a Holy Roman quagmire

In his 1977 play Abigail's Party, writer-director Mike Leigh grounds you in the minutiae of a suburban dinner party in such pedestrian, tedious detail that by the time something truly dramatic happens - a fatal heart attack - you're shocked out of a stupor. The stakes were so low, for so long, that the play had started to feel like your own uneventful life. And now something absolutely massive's happened. And it hits you accordingly. Our Pentiment review finds a similar situation in Obsidian's latest.

If Mike Leigh was the master of the kitchen sink drama, then consider Obsidian the purveyor of the scriptorium whodunit. This is a murder mystery told at something between walking pace and the movement of tectonic plates, a story that could care less about keeping you entertained as long as you understand the precise details of life in a German village in the 1500s, the social hierarchy within it, and its relation to the church.

RELATED LINKS: Pentiment review, Best medieval games, Best adventure games

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 8:02 AM
     Best Warzone 2 Bryson 890 loadout

You'll notice a lot of similarities between our best Warzone 2 Bryson 890 loadout and our version for the 800, but there's a key difference here that makes it arguably the best shotgun in the game.

Of course, you'll want to pair this CQC weapon with some of the best Warzone 2 guns for long-range combat in order to have the best Warzone 2 loadout possible, but rest assured that shotguns are still viable in the battle royale. For our setup, we're focusing on tighter pellet spreads, mobility, and handling, which should extend your effective damage range by a few metres and make it much easier to close the distance.

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

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 7:37 AM
     How to unlock the Warzone 2 M13B

In knowing how to unlock the Warzone 2 M13B, you'll be able to get your hands on one of the best assault rifles in the game. One of the weapons to be added on the Warzone 2 release date, the M13B isn't going to be easy to unlock - unless you want to pay for it. But it's thankfully not pay-to-win, as there are other ways to unlock this superb weapon.

We know that the Warzone 2 release date is bringing a bunch of new content to the "new era" of Call of Duty, but that you won't be able to carry weapons across from the original Warzone, instead being gifted some as-yet-unannounced items for having played Warzone. This particular weapon blueprint isn't one of them, but we've got the details on how to unlock the Warzone 2 M13B in the free game.

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

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 7:48 AM
     Best Warzone 2 MCPR-300 loadout

The best Warzone 2 MCPR-300 loadout turns this sluggish sniper rifle into a killing machine, thanks to its core range and accuracy. Boasting incredible damage, range, and accuracy, the stock MCPR-300 is undeniably one of the best Warzone 2 sniper rifles, but it's heavy and slow to fire. As such, increasing the gun's fire rate in the battle royale helps you make the most of that damage range.

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

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 7:27 AM
     Faster 13th Gen Intel Core CPUs rumoured to launch next year

13th Gen Intel Core CPUs are already plenty fast when it comes to running the latest PC games, thanks to their speedy specs. However, it appears that team blue may be planning to release even faster models for its Raptor Lake range next year.

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

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 7:23 AM
     Call of Duty map voting needs to come back for Modern Warfare 2

Many are calling for Modern Warfare 2 map voting to return to Call of Duty, as the current iteration of the FPS game doesn't let your lobby influence which map it would like to play on, leading to some dropouts in the multiplayer game when a map most players don't like comes up. That said, what should this map voting system look like if Infinity Ward implemented it - after all, the series has gone through a few iterations.

RELATED LINKS: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps

PCGamesN Monday, November 14, 2022 7:22 AM
     Best Warzone 2 EBR-14 loadout

To build the best Warzone 2 EBR-14 loadout, we need to upgrade several key distance-specific stats to create an excellent long range rifle. The battle royale game features a new map with tall buildings and wide, open spaces aplenty, so having a powerful marksman rifle in your custom loadout will be essential to success and survival.

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

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 14, 2022 11:54 AM
    

CD Projekt Red have confirmed the release date for The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt's ray tracing-enabling Complete Edition update as December 14th. The update will also bring a number of other visual and technical improvements, as well as integrate a number of mods into the fantasy RPG, originally released in 2015. Gameplay from the Complete Edition of The Witcher 3 is due to be shown off in a REDstreams event on Twitch next week, along with some new stuff for the game based on Netflix's version of Geralt Of Rivia's adventures.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 14, 2022 11:04 AM
    

Eagle-eyed Microsoft Flight Simulator players have uncovered a secret that lets you play the first four games in the long-running series inside the cockpit of one the game's planes. The Easter egg was introduced along with the game's 40th Anniversary update, which went live on Friday. Activating the secret games will let you play them in your aircraft's cockpit, using the keys on the screen to control the plane-within-a-plane.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 14, 2022 10:33 AM
    

Supporter posts mean I can talk about things that aren't PC games - at least that aren't PC games yet - and this weekend I used a giftcard to get God Of War Ragnarök, the hacktion-dadventure sequel to the God Of War soft reboot. So far I am finding it, you know, fine, by which I mean it is good and fun but also almost exactly the same as 2018 one, right down to the tension between Kratos and his son Atreus. Their dynamic seems to have largely pressed the reset button so they can do a character growth again, with the differences so far being that Atreus is now taller and his voice has broken, Kratos doesn't call him "Boy!", and also he won't shut up under any circumstances.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 14, 2022 10:08 AM
    

Set aside your Vermintides, because there's not too long to go until Fatshark's next co-op action game, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, strikes out onto PC on November 30th. To gear players up ahead of time, some more details about one of the game's four classes have been revealed in a new gameplay video. Watch below to find out why you don't want to mess with the Psyker class.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 14, 2022 10:01 AM
    

Canny members of the Skyrim modding community are working on a plugin to enable support for DLSS, FSR2, and XeSS upscaling in the Special and Anniversary Editions of Bethesda's sprawling RPG. Modder PureDark is working together with a small team on the unofficial plugin, called Skyrim-Upscaler, and it should help bump up those frame rates somewhat. It's available to download now from Github if you want to give it a go yourself, but there's no plan to release the plugin publicly until the modders sort out VR compatibility.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 14, 2022 10:00 AM
    

The future has arrived in Monkey Moon's new narrative management game, and you can see it all the next time you go and fill up your car. At EyeLife's Flat Eye stations, why stop at getting milk and snacks when you can also pick up a whole new stomach, liver and other assorted organs? You'll find them on aisle five, right next to the surgery booths. Perhaps you'd prefer a quick medical checkup instead, though? After all, your tailored biometric predictions for the day looked a bit dodgy earlier, and goodness knows you're not going to wait to see an actual doctor about it.

Afterwards, why not escape for a bit and treat yourself to an immersive VR experience? They've got everything from hour-long fantasies to ones that last days, or even weeks. Your choice. And if you're short on time, you could always just give yourself those happy memories by sitting in their mind-altering MemoryMachines for a couple of minutes. Just don't forget to steer clear of the big recycle chambers. I heard something terrible happened to a dog who wandered into one recently, and the owner went absolutely ballistic. And watch out for the GentleSleep pods, too. I've only ever seen the clerk take long black sacks out of there and stick them in the incinerator, and the smell was awful.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 14, 2022 8:51 AM
    

Nvidia DLSS 3 is arguably the single most interesting thing to emerge from the RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 GPU launches. Even with, I'll concede, some limits: whereas previous DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) versions have been available to any GeForce RTX graphics card, DLSS 3 is currently only usable on these RTX 40 series models. Or will be, once the RTX 4080 goes on sale on November 16th. Yet having tested it out on the RTX 4090, I'm convinced it could be as big a deal as the cards themselves, especially if you have a high-refresh-rate gaming monitor.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 14, 2022 7:57 AM
    

Every weekend, indie devs show off current work on Twitter's #screenshotsaturday tag. And every Monday, I bring you a selection of these snaps and clips. This past weekend was particularly fruitful, so enjoy a bumper-sized edition of Screenshot Saturday Mondays with all manner of cute frogs, stylish ultraviolence, dinosaurs cooking pizza, giant beasts to climb, and chill landscapes to roam.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 14, 2022 6:44 AM
    

The end of another Fortnite map is nigh, with Chapter 3 of the free-to-play battle royale drawing to a surprisingly early close next month. The change will coincide with the end of Season 4 in an event called Fracture, teased by devs Epic Games at the end of the Fortnite Champion Series held over the weekend. Fracture kicks off on December 3rd at 9pm GMT / 1pm PST.

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Twinfinite Monday, November 14, 2022 11:07 AM
     It's time to battle, Kratos.

Twinfinite Monday, November 14, 2022 11:02 AM
     The adventures of Geralt of Rivia are finally coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Twinfinite Monday, November 14, 2022 10:36 AM
     Splatoon 3 Chilly Season 2022 starts soon, here is everything you need to know.

Twinfinite Monday, November 14, 2022 9:17 AM
     Sony's and Microsoft's consoles break Nintendo's winning streak, while Modern Warfare 2 dominates.

Twinfinite Monday, November 14, 2022 9:00 AM
     Be as noble or as naughty as you want to be in this medieval masterpiece.

Twinfinite Monday, November 14, 2022 9:00 AM
     Animal Crossing Villager Hunt is a fan made play-testing prototype.

Siliconera Monday, November 14, 2022 11:30 AM
    

Naruto-Related Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Trademark Discovered

It seems a new entry in the Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm series could be on the way. Bandai Namco filed a trademark for what could be a new game. The European Union Intellectual Property Office featured a trademark for Ultimate Ninja Storm Connection. As expected, the filing applies to things related to video games like software. [Thanks, Gematsu!]

The Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm series is a part of the Naruto Ultimate Ninja/Narutimate fighting game line from CyberConnect2. This line kicked off in 2008 for the PS3, before also appearing on the PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and PC with the Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy that included the first three entries. The most recent release was Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4. That started out on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC in 2016. However, in 2020 a Switch port appeared.

Bandai Namco didn't officially announced anything related to Ultimate Ninja Storm Connection yet. Its current active Naruto fighting game is Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker. Despite coming out in 2018, it still got new DLC through 2022. There are also regular Ninja World League updates in-game. Some "after" Fall 2022 updates for it will include more stage renovations and ninjutsi rebalancing.

The post Naruto-Related Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Trademark Discovered appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, November 14, 2022 11:15 AM
    

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Free Next-Gen Update Release Date Set

CD Projekt Red announced a The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt next-gen update release date. On December 14, 2022, it will show up online. PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC owners will be able to patch The Witcher 3 for free to add both enhancements and new content. People playing on systems like the PS4, Switch, and Xbox One will also get new updates and content in the future as well. There will also be a November 2022 Twitch stream going over everything.

At the moment, exact details about what the free The Witcher 3 next-gen update aren't available. There are some vague hints as to what will appear with it. Ray-tracing support and faster loading are confirmed. There will also be graphics update to take advantage of the newer hardware. This patch will include The Witcher Netflix series items added in for people to see.

The PS4, Switch, and Xbox One patches will also include the The Witcher Netflix items. That will also include some other adjustments and additions.

For people who don't own The Witcher 3 yet, there will also be a new version to purchase on December 14, 2022. That will be a Complete Edition with the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions and all other free add-ons.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is available for the PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. The Witcher 3 next-gen update will arrive for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on December 14, 2022.

The post The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Free Next-Gen Update Release Date Set appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, November 14, 2022 11:00 AM
    

Danganronpa V3 turned five-years-old this year, and now people can toast to its anniversary. Merchandise outlet eeo Store is stocking specially engraved bottles of Danganronpa V3 wine for people to buy. The bottles come with special engraved illustrations of several characters from the game [Thanks Famitsu!].

There are three different bottles in the Danganronpa V3 wine series. Each bottle sports a special engraved design. Rather than using an adhesive label, the bottle art is instead sandblasted onto the surface to make a more permanent, textured design. The design features the game logo and two characters from the game. All three bottles contain a French Bordeaux red wine. The bottles come in a decorative box with the logo for the Ultimate Academy for Gifted Juveniles on it. Each bottle costs 22,000 Yen (about $156 USD).

The first bottle features Kaede Akamatsu, the Ultimate Pianist, and Shuuichi Saihara, the Ultimate Detective. The second bottle features Gonta Gokuhara, the Ultimate Entomologist, and Kokichi Ouma, the Ultimate Supreme Leader. The third bottle features Kaito Monoma, the Ultimate Astronaut, and Maki Harukawa, the Ultimate Assassin.

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Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is the third game in the main Danganronpa series. Unlike Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, it's not a direct continuation of the story of Hope's Peak High School. It features most of the same mechanics, but takes place in a different setting and a new cast of characters. Besides the series mascot Monokuma, the game introduces the Monokubs, five smaller robot bears who are Monokuma's "children".

The Danganronpa V3 wine bottles are on sale at the eeo Store website until December 11, 2022 in Japan. Danganronpa V3 is available on the Nintendo Switch, PC, PS Vita, PS4, Android, iOS, and Xbox One.

The post Dangaronpa V3 Wine Could Be for the Ultimate Oenophile appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, November 14, 2022 10:30 AM
    

Dollar General Black Friday 2022 Ad Confirms PlayStation and Xbox Gift Card Deals

Every Black Friday, Dollar General tends to discount giftcards for online game storefronts and services, and 2022 will be no different. The November ad for the store appeared and features a rather typical deal for the retailer. Its section going over giftcards showed both Playstation Store and Xbox Microsoft Store gift cards in the multi-pack section. In addition, it showed an offer for Xbox-specific cards. [Thanks, Best Black Friday!]

With the multi-pack gift cards, only the PlayStation Store and Xbox ones appeared. They will each be 20% off during the Dollar General Black Friday deal. The ones shown feature a $30 set of PlayStation ones, with each individual card being $10. The Xbox One is for $60 worth of cards, with each of the three cards worth $20. Nintendo eShop cards did not appear at all in this section.

The other 20% off offer applies to two specific types of Xbox gift cards. One is the $25 standard gift card. That can be used to buy games or services on the Microsoft Store. The other is a card for one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. That normally costs $14.99. It gives people access to the Xbox Game Pass library and EA Play, as well as Xbox Live Gold.

Here's the picture of the ad-scan showing the gift card discounts.
As in previous years, Dollar General will offer discounts on PlayStation and Xbox gift cards during Black Friday 2022.

The Dollar General Black Friday deals will run November 24-26, 2022. GameStop early Black Friday and Meijer Black Friday ads are also already out.

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Siliconera Monday, November 14, 2022 10:00 AM
    

CounterSide and Hololive En Myth Crossover Announced Gawr Gura

Hololive En Myth members like Gawr Gura and Calliope Mori are heading to another game, as a CounterSide crossover is in the works. There's no release date for the event yet. However, pre-registration opened on November 14, 2022 and a trailer confirmed which Vtubers will appear as skins for characters.

Here's the CounterSide x Hololive trailer featuring Gawr Gura, Calliope Mori, Kiara Takanashi, Ina'nis Ninomae, and Amelia Watson. It first confirms Calliope will be a Lucrecia skin. Kiara will be a skin for Yuna Springfield: Solar Codex. Ina'nis is one for Edel Meitner. Kaci Bins will get a Gawr Gura skin. Finally, Amelia will be a Yang Harim one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubxnJP4HAmc&ab_channel=CounterSideGlobal

As for the pre-registeration, almost every tier ended up cleared as of 9am ET on November 14, 2022. This means people will get rewards like free holoMythical Eggs.

CounterSide is a free-to-play RPG. It features both single-player activities like a Story Mode and PVP.

This is one of many crossovers that brought Hololive Vtubers into games. Among Us offered an opportunity to get accessories inspired by the characters. A number of the influencers also showed up as playable characters in Valkyrie Connect.

CounterSide is available on PCs and mobile devices, and the Hololive En Myth crossover is on the way.

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Siliconera Monday, November 14, 2022 9:30 AM
    

New Splatoon 3 Chill Season Starts in December Maps Weapons Equipment

Nintendo announced the new 2022 season for Splatoon 3 and, appropriately enough for winter months, it is called the Chill Season. Starting on December 1, 2022, an array of new content will be added to the game. A Splatoon 3 trailer appeared to show off some of it, with characters, maps, weapons, and a new catalog teased. X Battles will also show up after the update.

The Splatoon 3 Chill Season 2022 video begins by looking at one of the new maps. It is called Brinewater Springs and appears to be set outside of a temple of sorts. Two teams show up for Turf Wars, with the characters wearing new clothing and wielding new weapons. Among them will be 10 returning weapons and three new ones. The new ones will be a Charger, Roller, and Shooter.

After that, the Flounder Heights map set in an apartment complex returns. That transitions into a peek at X Battles. This is a new competitive mode. People at Anarchy Battle elite ranks can risk X Power in it. Big Run is teased after that. It brings Salmon Run-kinds of cooperative horde modes to standard maps. The Wahoo World map will be the first one "invaded" by the Salmonids.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Rm4T2K4XZI&ab_channel=NintendoofAmerica

As a reminder, the current Splatoon 3 catalog is for the 2022 Drizzle Season. This goes up to level 100, with rewards like equipment, Tableturf Battle card packs, Locker decorations titles, and emotes all offered if people play and level up. Those rewards are only available until November 30, 2022.

Splatoon 3 is available for the Nintendo Switch, and the new Chill Season will begin on December 1, 2022. As a reminder, the Splatoon 3 x Pokemon Splatfest ended on November 13, 2022, and Water (Big Man) won.

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Siliconera Monday, November 14, 2022 9:00 AM
    

FFXI 20th Anniversary Toshio 'Foxclon' Murouchi Interview Appears

As part of the FFXI 20th anniversary series of interviews, Square Enix General Manager of Community & Service Division Toshio "Foxclon" Murouchi discussed his time with both the MMO and acting as a GM for Ultima Online. While people likely know him know as a FFXIV Global Community Producer who often shows up on Letter from the Producer Live with Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida, he has an extensive background with other games. This first part of a multipart interview dealt with his beginning in the company and approach to FFXI.

Initially, Foxclon brought up moving from EA and Ultima Online to Square Enix and FFXI. He noted how when FFXI Global Online Producer Sage Sundi transferred over to Square, he was one of the first three to go to the company. He started right before the first beta, and was involved slightly in that test to check features. He also mentioned that while working on Ultima Online, the Japanese operations team got in trouble for "making a uniquely colored variant of a weapon" for a winning player during an event.

Foxclon also brought up the neutral approach Square Enix decided upon when handling issues. He noted the game is more protective of beginners. Here's the official response from the first part of his FFXI 20th anniversary series interview.

Over the years, however, we started to see an issue where beginners became easy targets for those kinds of scams. Even though the premise was "anything goes," a consensus was starting to form about where we ought to draw the line, and the mindset of "take care of the beginners" started to take over, which is when FFXI launched.

So with FFXI, instead of saying "everything is your responsibility," we discussed where we'd draw the line in terms of what players couldn't defend themselves from, and as a result, FFXI was more protective of beginners than the rules of Ultima Online in the early days.

Foxclon also noted that consistency was prioritized. He noted:

At the time, the internet was rife with all kinds of stories regarding GMs in EverQuest, who supposedly spoke candidly when mediating arguments, revived everyone, or gave away money. We didn't take that approach in FFXI; instead, we opted to minimalize preferential treatment and have every GM address the same issue in the same consistent manner as much as possible.

As an example, let's say the owner of a candy store generously included a few extras sweets in someone's purchase. Especially in Japan, even a heartwarming act like that can be taken out of context and spread on the internet, and other people would be indignant about how unfair it is and demand the same treatment.

Therefore, we chose to go with uniformity in our approach. In hindsight, the policies we ended up with may feel unsympathetic in some areas, but it's because we were consciously prioritizing consistency at the time.

The second part of the Foxclon interview will come to the We are Vana'Diel FFXI 20th anniversary site at a later date. Final Fantasy XI is available for PCs.

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Siliconera Monday, November 14, 2022 8:30 AM
    

More GameStop Early Black Friday Deals Appear

More GameStop Early Black Friday sale games appeared on the site on November 13, 2022. While collectible and peripherals all show up, the primary focus seems to be game discounts. Both new and old titles appear. However, it seems like some offers can go quickly. For example, Wario64 noted that Sonic Frontiers was $39.99, rather than $59.99, for a time there. However, the price of that returned to normal.

As this is a wide-ranging sale, here are some of the most notable Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X deals on the site right now. While some of the games below are multiplatform titles, only the version listed is on sale.

  • 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (PS4) - $4.98
  • DOOM 3 VR (PS4) - $0.50
  • Eastward (Switch) - $25
  • Goat Simulator 3 (PS5, Xbox Series X) - $20
  • Gungrave G.O.R.E. (PS4, PS5, Xbox One) - $49.99
  • Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory (PS4) - $10
  • Monster Crown (PS4) - $14.98
  • Persona 5 Strikers (PS4) - $4.98
  • Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival (Switch) - $25
  • TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) - $20 on PS4 and Xbox Series X, $25 on Switch and PS5
  • Untitled Goose Game (Switch) - $25

There are also some "Blast from the Past" pre-owned software bundles. For example, the Nintendo 3DS First Party Platformers one gives people Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, Super Mario 3D Land, and Yoshi's New Island for $39.99.

As a reminder, an ad suggesting other GameStop Early Black Friday deals also appeared. That featured games like Pokemon entries and Resident Evil Village.

The GameStap Early Black Friday deals will be in effect until the end of November 19, 2022.

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Siliconera Monday, November 14, 2022 8:00 AM
    

Sega contact

People now have an official way to make their thoughts known to Sega, at least in Japan. The company put out an official tweet encouraging customers and fans to peruse its official Sega contact channels and let their voices be heard. Fans can also send letters with the "セガへのお手紙" ("Letter to Sega") subject line.

Check out the tweet below. It should be noted that Sega's contact channels have existed since before this message. Perhaps the company is using Twitter to remind users where else they can get in touch, in light of the uncertain situation of Twitter at present.

https://twitter.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/1592104251312197633

The message encouraged folks to send their opinions, questions, and messages of support to Sega contact channels. The accompanying image in blue showed a list of the most frequently asked questions received.

These are:

  • Questions about Smartphone and cellphone content (including games).
  • Question about console and PC games.
  • Questions about arcade games.
  • Questions Sega Prize merch and items from the Sega Lucky Lottery promotions.
  • Questions about the Sega ID.

The actual Sega contact page itself promotes Sega's official account on the LINE messaging service. Inquiries directed to the Sega Group of companies have their own distinct channels, as well. The page lists guidelines for those interested in sending a message to Sega:

  • Sega might not be able to answer every inquiry.
  • The company does not accept product ideas and proposals through the Sega contact channels.
  • Inquiries are processed in the order received, so this may result in delays due to congestion at the reply center.
  • Inquiries from overseas via phone or email will not be accepted.
  • Inquiries must be in Japanese.
  • Support is limited to Japanese products or those intended for domestic Japanese use.
  • Opinions and impressions directed to specific product teams should be sent to Sega first, where they will be forwarded to their dedicated contact points.
  • The privacy policies should be reviewed before inquiring.
  • Questions about the Tokyo Joypolis center should be sent to a specific page.
  • Inquiries about Sega stores and GiGO arcades also have a separate page.

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Siliconera Monday, November 14, 2022 7:30 AM
    

Demon Slayer Gyutaro

Demon Slayer The Hinokami Chronicles is getting another high-ranking demon for its roster as DLC. Gyutaro, a major antagonist in the Entertainment District arc, will join the game as the next add-on. He joins the roster as part of Character Pack #5, which releases on November 16, 2022 in Japan. Daki, another Demon Slayer villain and sister to Gyutaro, joined the roster in October 2022.

Check out Gyutaro's Demon Slayer The Hinokami Chronicles DLC teaser trailer below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJSJ3m8k6bw

In the manga and the anime adaptation of Demon Slayer, Gyutaro is a demon affiliated with the Twelve Kizuki. He shares the Upper Rank Six position with Daki, his little sister. As a human, Gyutaro was traumatized by life in constant, grinding poverty. As a demon, he turns his envy and resentment those who live better than he had a chance to into cruelty and malice. He also has a penchant for self-harm, clawing at his own flesh when he's in a negative mood. That said, he still displays genuine, doting affection for his sister, despite his tendency to verbally abuse her. In the Entertainment District Arc, he battled Tengen Uzui and Tanjiro Kamado.

As a The Hinokami Chronicles fighter, Gyutaro wields his own flesh as a pair of sharp, sickle-shaped Kama blades. He also can wield his own blood as a weapon, using his Blood Demon Art abilities. He can throw his blood as a form of projectile, and swallow his foe in a cloud of razor-sharp "blood sickles".

Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles is available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. The Gyutaro DLC arrives on November 16, 2022 in Japan.

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Siliconera Monday, November 14, 2022 7:00 AM
    

Attack on Titan Final Season

The final part 3 of the Attack on Titan: The Final Season anime is coming soon. The official website and social media account for the show received a new key visual poster. It highlights key characters involved in what they're calling the "conclusion" of the long-running Attack on Titan saga. The Final Season anime debuted in 2020, with part 2 airing earlier in 2022 and running for 12 episodes.

Check out the poster below. Note that it may contain spoilers for Part 2 and the story of Attack on Titan more generally.

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The Attack on Titan Final Season Part 3 poster takes advantage of the series' now-iconic omnidirectional maneuver gear to show its key characters swirling around the center of the image of a massive titan. Mikasa Ackermann, Levi Ackerman, Armin Arlert, Jean Kirstein, Reiner Braun, and Connie Springer are all visible. They're also wearing the updated versions of the omnidirectional maneuver gear, debuted during The Final Season. This update made it as effective in combat against humans as against Titans. "Thunder Spear" rockets are also visible in Connie and Jean's hands. These explosives were developed for use against The Armored Titan in the final battles of the third season of the anime.

Like the other parts of the show, Part 3 is being produced by MAPPA. This season MAPPA also produced Dance Dance Danseur and is producing Chainsaw Man's anime adaptation.

Attack on Titan: The Final Season Part 3 premieres in 2023. Previous parts and seasons are available on streaming services like Crunchyroll and Netflix.

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Siliconera Monday, November 14, 2022 6:00 AM
    

Baby Yoda Anime Studio Ghibli Disney Plus Lucasfilm

Studio Ghibli revealed what it's working on for Star Wars creator Lucasfilm. It's an anime short starring Grogu (also known as "Baby Yoda.") The Studio Ghibli short, formally titled Zen - Grogu and Dust Bunnies, is viewable on the Disney Plus streaming service.

The show is billed as a "hand-animated" original short. In addition to Grogu, it features the Dust Bunnies. These are little creatures that appear in the Ghibli films My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away.

https://twitter.com/DisneyPlus/status/1591430621959573504

Grogu first debuted in the 2019 live-action Star Wars series The Mandalorian. In the opening episode, he's rescued from his captors by the titular Mandalorian. Viewers quickly noticed that he, then known only as "The Child," was a member of the same alien species as Jedi Master Yoda from the original Star Wars films. Thus the name "Baby Yoda" stuck, even after his actual name of Grogu was revealed.

The anime pairs Baby Yoda with the Dust Bunnies, who are also known as "Soot Sprites." The Dust Bunnies appear in minor roles as spirits or supernatural creatures harmlessly inhabiting the nooks and crannies of various places. In My Neighbor Totoro, they appear to the children Satsuki and Mei after the pair move with their father to a new home in the country. In Spirited Away, the Dust Bunnies inhabit the furnace beneath the bathhouse, and help by delivering coals to the fire in exchange for morsels of food.

Studio Ghibli and Lucasfilm's Zen - Grogu and Dust Bunnies is viewable on Disney Plus. My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away are available digitally and via retail, as well as various streaming services.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 14, 2022 10:30 AM
     Modern Warfare 2 How To Build The Best SP-X 80 ClassThe launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 saw a long list of weapons, attachments, and camos to unlock along the way. One of these weapons is the SP-X 80 sniper rifle which will take some work for you to unlock. To begin, you must level up the SP-R 80 to level 13 which will unlock the SA-B 50. Then, level that up until you get to level 16 where you'll be able to use the LA-B 330. Finally, progressing the LA-B 330 to level 17 will unlock the SP-X 80. With Call of Duty: Warzone 2 launching in just a few days, its definitely worth unlocking the SP-X 80 as powerful and mobile sniper rifles have proven to be dominant and fun to use in the first instalment of the battle royale. With the best attachments, you can build a strong class in Modern Warfare 2. The SP-X 80 is the best sniper for quick scoping in multiplayer. As soon as you have the correct attachment combination, you can create a rifle with incredible range, accuracy, handling, and not to mention, speed. Call of Duty: Moder...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 14, 2022 10:00 AM
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 14, 2022 9:30 AM
     Modern Warfare 2 How To Build The Best 556 Icarus ClassWith the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 came a long list of weapons, attachments, and camos to unlock. One of these weapons is the 556 Icarus light machine gun which you can get your hands on through the M4 weapon tree. With Call of Duty: Warzone 2 just days away, you'll definitely want to level up one of Modern Warfare 2's strongest LMGs in the form of the 556 Icarus as this weapon category has always proved strong in the battle royale. This guide has got you covered with the best 556 Icarus class in Modern Warfare 2. The 556 Icarus is everything you would want from a light machine gun. With the best attachments, you can make it a stronger and more versatile gun. Therefore, this build will focus on improving accuracy and recoil, while addressing the damage, range, and maintaining mobility. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 556 Icarus class Muzzle: FTAC Castle Comp Barrel: FTAC Coldforge 16" Barrel Underbarrel: FSS Sharkfin 90 Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip Stock: Corio...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 14, 2022 9:00 AM
     Yomawari Lost In The Dark Empty Building Roof HorizonAs someone who previously never touched the Yomawari series and has limited experience with horror games in general, I didn't know what to expect with Yomawari: Lost in the Dark. Upon playing, the painterly 2D aesthetic immediately captivated me, but the simplistic mechanics and generally slow pacing made for a bit of an adjustment period at the start. After stumbling through my first major story quest, however, it didn't take long for me to grow fully immersed in the dark, unsettling world that developer Nippon Ichi Software has created. The gameplay may be something of an acquired taste, but Yomawari: Lost in the Dark will more than reward those who stick with it.   No waypoint markers in this one The game's core structure is a fairly simple one: players find an item leading them to the location of one of the protagonist's lost memories, and then they acquire the memory upon confronting the area's main threat before repeating the process all ov...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 14, 2022 9:00 AM
     Pentiment Review PcThe world "pentiment" refers to "a mark left by an earlier painting that shows where an artist made changes." If you have a keen eye, you'll notice these tiny details, implying that the artist originally had something else in mind. That brings us to Pentiment, an upcoming murder mystery game from Obsidian Entertainment. It's set to release soon via Steam and Xbox Game Pass. There's not a lot we can divulge, as providing too many specifics would spoil how the story goes. However, it's clear that Pentiment is an intricately crafted offering, one that manages to captivate in spite of some glaring flaws.   The troubles of Tassing Pentiment puts you in the shoes of Andreas Maler, an artist who's been commissioned to do work for Kiersau Abbey, located in the small town of Tassing in Bavaria. It's the 16th century, an age of religious strife and turmoil. Martin Luther's Ninety-five Theses had spread all over the country, t...

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, November 14, 2022 11:19 AM
     The Evil Dead game may have released back in May, and though Halloween has come and gone, the developers have a big treat this November post-spooky season. In an official announcement, it's been revealed that Evil Dead: The Game will be available for free for a limited time on the Epic Games Store. Here's the […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, November 14, 2022 11:11 AM
     With God of War Ragnarok taking the spotlight for now, some fans can forget that we have a AAA Potter game incoming with Hogwarts Legacy. The game is expected to release in February, and we just got an extensive gameplay showcase. How extensive? It's almost a hours' worth of content. Watch this: Join Game Director […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, November 14, 2022 11:10 AM
     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 Monday, November 14, 2022 10:28 AM
     It's no joke that God of War Ragnarok is a huge game, and for all the seriousness about Kratos and Atreus' story, there is room once in a while for levity. What's fun is, there are some Easter Eggs referencing Kratos' appearance in other material. In one particular piece of dialogue, Mimir references Kratos' time […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, November 14, 2022 10:00 AM
     We have a collection of all the Roblox Anime Racing Clicker codes that are currently available. By entering these codes, you can obtain boosts and free rewards. The clicking and racing game Roblox Anime Race Clicker was created by Clicker House for the system. You must click as quickly as you can to advance in […]