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Kotaku Friday, December 9, 2022 2:45 PM The Game Awards happened yesterday but we're not here to talk about that. What we're here to discuss, true believers, is Supergiant Games surprising everyone by breaking its "no-sequel" tradition in announcing Hades II and swiftly stepping on the gaming world's collective necks with how attractive its characters are,… Read more... |
Kotaku Friday, December 9, 2022 2:30 PM When I played Bastion in high school, it was the first time I felt that American video games could be art. Most games I knew were overtly concerned with how efficiently I could kill a living being, or their color palettes were a dreadful combination of brown and gray. Bastion stood out as a beautiful dungeon crawler… Read more... |
Kotaku Friday, December 9, 2022 12:25 PM A month after Bank of America downgraded Hasbro's stock over fears it was "killing its golden goose" by oversaturating the market with Magic: The Gathering cards, the toy manufacturer says that's not the case. "There is no evidence that Magic is overprinted," Wizards of the Coast president Cynthia Williams told… Read more... |
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Kotaku Friday, December 9, 2022 10:41 AM The date for the all-new Pokémon Scarlet & Violet TCG cards has been revealed, along with some really excellent news: International cards are losing their godawful yellow borders! Woo-hoo! We're at last getting the gray/silver Japan enjoys, along with a bunch of other quality-of-life improvements to how cards are laid… Read more... |
Kotaku Friday, December 9, 2022 10:39 AM Kim Basinger, Danny Glover...Vanilla Ice? I thought I might have been having a stroke when 505 Games revealed its colorful multiplayer heist game Crime Boss: Rockay City at The Game Awards last night. It was getting late. Everything about the trailer screamed Grand Theft Auto, but it was not, in fact, an update to… Read more... |
Kotaku Friday, December 9, 2022 10:05 AM As of today, Marvel Snap is giving away a fantastic new Storm variant, has put together a very pretty animated music video featuring music by Martin Garrix and JVKE, and combined it with a new in-game event called Hype the Hero. It's a shame it hasn't all been more clearly implemented, but we've got your back.
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Kotaku Friday, December 9, 2022 10:00 AM Last year, the new horror game Choo-Choo Charles went viral online thanks to a very good trailer that teased a cat-and-mouse game with an evil train with spider legs. The train itself was pure nightmare fuel to behold, and the gameplay looked intense and fun and unlike any other game out there. Now, after playing it,… Read more... |
PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 3:04 PM Destiny 2's season 19 dungeon, Spire of the Watcher, pits Guardians against the Vex on Mars, returning them to one of the planets that was vaulted in the FPS game's 2020 content overhaul. In the dungeon, players must prevent the Vex from accessing technology systems deep within a bunker, which they aim to use to gain control of the AI Warmind Rasputin's submind data. The dungeon culminates in a fight against Persys, Primordial Ruin, a giant Vex Wyvern. Mars is home to several Clovis Bray facilities, and it's where Ana Bray initially found Rasputin and attempted to recruit the Warmind to aid in the fight for humanity. Destiny 2 season 19's storyline focuses on Bray's efforts to revive Rasputin from its current state as it exists in an engram, potentially making it an unstoppable force in the fight for the Light. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 1:52 PM Want to know more about the Tekken 8 release date? One of the biggest fighting games in the world, Tekken 7 was the most impressive game in the series to date, so it's no surprise that fans are excited to see what the developers have in store for the next entry. One of the most highly anticipated fighting games got its big reveal during September's Sony State of Play, pleasantly surprising Tekken fans with the shock reveal that Tekken 8 was in development, with a trailer premiering showcasing gameplay in the new game engine. Now we know the game exists, here's everything we know about the Tekken 8 release date, trailers, gameplay, story, and more so far. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best fighting games on PC, The best multiplayer games, The best PC games |
PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 1:05 PM What are the best Minecraft servers? Multiplayer servers make the world go round. Or, at least, the worlds of Minecraft. It is no secret that the PC community boasts the most ambitious players in the world, and there is no better evidence of this in action than our best Minecraft server list. The architectural artist's paradise, Minecraft has been a great creative outlet for players who can build to their heart's content, all without knowing a single line of code. Their works and ideas are immortalised in the best Minecraft servers. Every server is its self-contained multiplayer world, with its own rules, gameplay style, and communities. We've had a hunt around to find the very best, featuring anything from breathtaking constructions and vistas to worlds with whole new rules and game modes. One thing to remember is that different servers can sometimes use older versions of Minecraft. Plenty of servers have updated to the current 1.19 patch, but many other popular servers are now sticking to older versions of the game. So make sure you check each server before jumping in to ensure you know what to expect and how to get it all running as intended. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 12:58 PM Want to know more about the GTA 6 release date? Given how many years it takes to create open worlds of the same calibre as GTA V, it's no surprise that Rockstar Games has already spent years developing GTA 6. Like most developers, Rockstar prefers to keep its secrets close to its chest until they're close to the end of development, so we may not see any official GTA 6 gameplay for some time. Early gameplay footage of GTA 6 recently surfaced online, along with lines of source code from the game itself. Rockstar has issued a statement on Twitter which confirms that an unauthorised third party managed to access and download information from their systems, including development footage for the open world game. However, its statement notes that the developers don't believe this leak should impact the development of their long-term projects or disrupt their live service games. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date rumours, Best open world games, GTA 5 car cheats |
PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 12:52 PM Want to know about The Witcher 4 release date? CD Projekt RED initially confirmed the existence of a new game in The Witcher series via a press release in March 2022. Since then, we've received confirmation that the upcoming title is the first instalment in a new trilogy, though it remains unclear whether it will follow the characters and events of the previous open-world games. While it's safe to assume this new entry to the series won't be called The Witcher 4, we're going to call it that for now, for lack of a better, more official term. The closest we have to a title at the moment is its internal codename: Polaris. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Witcher 4 release date, The Witcher 4 news |
PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 12:43 PM Looking for a roundup of the best free GOG games? There's a reason GOG was formerly known as Good Old Games, and that legacy is alive and well when you peer through the store's pre-2000s catalogue, with arcade gems, sequels you forgot about, and everything in-between represented with gorgeous box art. Look a little deeper into the vast number of games on offer, and you'll find that some are free GOG games. While you won't find many of the best MMOs for free on GOG, its collection of free single-player games should appeal to anyone looking to give their wallet some rest. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best CCGs, Gwent system requirements, Gwent decks |
PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 12:28 PM So you want to know about the best fantasy games? There's nothing quite like escaping into another world, immersing yourself in its history and people, and getting to grips with your new virtual life. Fantasy games are especially good at offering these sorts of experiences, but the genre is so packed with great adventures that it can be hard to pinpoint where exactly to place your attention. Luckily for you, we've put together this list of the best fantasy games on PC. As always, we want to highlight a varied selection of titles, from mammoth RPGs to 2D action-platformers. Please don't be alarmed if we've missed your favourite fantasy game – there's every chance that it could be added at a later time. So, whether you're looking to slay some dragons in a sprawling open world or try something a little stranger, we've got you covered with our list of the best fantasy games on PC. All you need is a sense of adventure and the patience for copious amounts of lore. Let's go! MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes |
PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 12:22 PM Proton, the Linux-based software that grants the Steam Deck Windows compatibility, just got an update, and it features a bunch of fixes for fan-favourite games. It also adds a few new ones to Valve's compatibility list, so you'll be able to pop more of your library on the portable powerhouse. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 12:02 PM WoW Dragonflight professions have changed as the franchise has evolved - ranging from arduous but rewarding, to overly simplistic and unsatisfying. Fortunately, Dragonflight has rebuilt professions to add greater versatility and complexity, creating a layer of depth the game has never seen before. Players can now equip specific equipment for each WoW Dragonflight profession, consisting of one primary tool and two accessories. In addition to this, WoW Dragonflight talents have returned for more than just character classes and specs. All primary professions have specialisation trees that you can advance by using their professions or obtaining special items. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: WoW Dragonflight tier list, The best WoW addons, WoW Dragonflight talents system explained |
PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 12:01 PM The Steam Deck is a revolutionary little device that lets you take a portable gaming PC on-the-go, but it's not quite as intuitive as the Nintendo Switch when it comes to playing on the big screen. Docks are sold separately rather than coming part in parcel, but Ivoler fortunately has you covered with a deal on its 5-in-1 device that makes it the best price it's ever been. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 12:05 PM Looking for Roblox promo codes? There are all sorts of promo codes from Roblox events and giveaways out there, that grant you free virtual goods like clothes and items. No need to fork out cash for accessories; new codes are added all the time, so you can keep your Roblox character looking fresh. Roblox promo codes won't hang around forever, though - they're only valid for a limited time, so be sure to redeem them as soon as you discover one you haven't used yet. Redeeming them is simple - log in to the Roblox website and navigate to their promo codes page, where you can enter your code, and the item will automatically be added to your account straight away. Promo codes aren't the only source of free items, though; you can also find free Roblox stuff in the avatar shop. There are far too many to list, but there are hundreds of items available for nothing: simply click the 'get' button next to their catalog listing to add them to your account. Be sure to check back here regularly, as we'll update this page whenever new Roblox promo codes in the free PC game are released. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 11:52 AM Looking for some games like Diablo to keep you busy during the current Diablo dearth? If you need to get your fill of hitting stuff, leveling up, and wearing unreasonably jagged and oversized shoulder pauldrons, you've come to the right place. The Diablo 4 release date has been confirmed at The Game Awards 2022, and after a closed beta and leaked gameplay footage, all this talk of Blizzard's acclaimed ARPG series might have you feeling the urge to sink your teeth into a hack-and-slash lootfest. That's where we come in, We've also factored in features like the camera angle, the world setting, and tone. Without further ado, here's our complete list of games like Diablo for your perusal. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 release date, The best games like Diablo you can play on PC, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 11:44 AM The days are getting shorter, the nights colder, and there's a distant sound of jingling mixing together with the endless screams of the undead just outside of town. That can mean only one thing – the Winter Convergence is returning to New World, bringing another season of festive fun (and fighting) back to the world of Aeternum. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: New World system requirements, New World beginner's guide, New World review |
PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 11:41 AM What are the best card games on PC? It is not a question we would have been asking a few years ago, when some basic ports of paper-based systems and some minigames in larger titles were all we had access to. Now, there are heaps of games like Hearthstone vying to be among the best card games on PC - it is one of the quickest growing genres in the industry. The best card games offer players a rich and constantly shifting meta, potentially limitless replayability, and are approachable to boot - so it is not hard to see why card games have taken off in recent years. What that means is somebody (us) needs to lay down the objective truth (subjective opinion) on which are best card games on PC (the ones we enjoy the most). We will cover everything from the biggest player in the genre today (you will never guess which that is), the best ports from paper, the up-and-comers you might not have heard of, and some of the best free card games out there. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Hearthstone decks, The best card games on PC, Free card games |
PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 11:36 AM Want to know when the Hogwarts Legacy release date is? Revealed during a Sony PlayStation Showcase event in September 2020, Hogwarts Legacy is a prequel to the Harry Potter series of books and films. Developed by Warner Bros. Games, Avalanche, and Portkey Games as a collaborative effort, Hogwarts Legacy is set in the late 1800s, and lets budding witches and wizards fulfil the usual classroom duties as a student, all while exploring the campus and its surrounding areas in this open-world game, along with many of Hogwarts' lively patrons. The Hogwarts Legacy release date has been pushed back a few times, but we finally have an exact date in place. We've got all the details on what you can expect from the next RPG game in the Harry Potter universe, including Hogwarts Legacy trailers, news, gameplay, and more. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy release date, Upcoming PC Games, Best PC RPGs |
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PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 11:27 AM Steam horror game Choo Choo Charles, which sees you battle it out with a monstrous, eight-legged Thomas the Tank Engine-like creature, launches today, harkening back to Bethesda RPGs and those horrifying Skyrim mods that replaced dragons and monsters with the loveable train, and locomoted straight into our nightmares. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best indie games, Best upcoming games |
PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 11:23 AM The Genshin Impact 3.4 release date is set to be the first big update of the new year, rumoured to include a desert region featuring a boss, new characters, and much more. Fans of the free PC game might be confused about the addition of a new desert area as we were introduced to Sumeru not that long ago. If the leaks are true, the 3.4 and 3.6 updates are going to expand the Sumeru region drastically, potentially covering up to 60% of the playable Teyvat map. Here's everything we know about the Genshin Impact 3.4 release date so far. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
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PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 11:33 AM Knowing the Apex Legends pick rates can tell you at a glance which legends are a must-play, and which have been put firmly in the ground by nerfs in the battle royale game. Pick rates are determined by the percentage of players who choose a legend in any of the competitive modes in Apex Legends. This information, combined with the average rank of player for each character, gives a clear picture of the current meta. The Apex Legends pick rates change dramatically with each patch as legends get their abilities buffed and nerfed in the FPS game. Wraith, for example, was notoriously overpowered in years gone by but took a nosedive in playtime when her abilities got decimated by a nerf. She has recently clawed her way back into the top five, with players finding a decent use case for her niche kit. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends map guide |
PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 11:24 AM When is the Starfield release date? It was officially going to be in November 2022, but Bethesda announced a Starfield delay into 2023. Thankfully, we still got a pretty decent showing of the new open-world game at the Xbox and Bethesda showcase over the summer. We haven't really heard much about the game since, which has left the Starfield community a bit thirsty for new information, but we're confident Bethesda won't keep us in the dark for too much longer. Whenever the Starfield release date ends up being, it's sure to be worth the wait. Here's what we know so far. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield ship design, Starfield Game Pass |
PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 11:14 AM The stellar WW2 RTS series, Company of Heroes, is at the heart of the latest Humble Bundle. Not only will this get you all of the main entries in the series (with the exception of Company of Heroes Online, a free game), but it also comes packed with countless DLC expansions that'll give you hundreds of hours of strategic fun to lose yourself in. All of that only costs $15 USD or £12.50 GBP. |
PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 11:18 AM Looking for information on the Elder Scrolls 6 release date? We finally have our first official look at the game courtesy of a short teaser trailer. The video opens with the classic musical motif from the series and a panning shot of some mountains before the logo appears, confirming that The Elder Scrolls 6 is real, at least. We might have been spoilt by excellent games in the series already, but, frankly, it's time for something fresh. It'll be fresh for a while post-release, too: Bethesda director Todd Howard says we'll be sinking our teeth in The Elder Scrolls 6's gameplay " for a decade at least". Here's everything we know about The Elder Scrolls 6, from settings and gameplay features, to when we might be able to get our hands on it. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elder Scrolls 6 release date, Elder Scrolls 6 setting, Fallout 5 news |
PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 11:14 AM What better Christmas present than more FFXIV patch 6.3 news? We got our first glimpse of what to expect from the next major update in FFXIV Live Letter 74, but now we know when we'll learn more about the 'Gods Revel, Lands Tremble' expansion coming to the critically acclaimed MMORPG in January. It's expected that we'll get full details on exactly what to expect in the update - including its new Ultimate, the next part of the Alliance Raid series, and a second Deep Dungeon. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs on PC, FFXIV Reaper job guide, FFXIV Sage job guide |
PCGamesN Friday, December 9, 2022 11:03 AM Returnal system requirements on PC are finally a thing, and recommended specs for the roguelike are undeniably lofty. Not only are you going to need a relatively new graphics card with plenty of VRAM, but it'll also munch more memory than any PS5 PC port to date. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 9, 2022 2:25 PM Your wallet may still be quivering from the Steam Autumn Sale. Tough. It's time to grab hold of it again, comfort it with a few tender strokes, then gorge on its innards to pay for some of the splendid turn-based strategy games on sale in Steam's TurnBasedFest. There are decent discounts for Katharine's beloved Dorfromantik, my beloved Slipways, and many generally beloved digified board games. Most of the sales end on December 12th, so don't spend too long thinking about it. Reality's turn-timers aren't optional. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 9, 2022 1:30 PM The impact of the 2D Fallouts still reverberates, and the latest result of that is Space Wreck, an isometric RPG with a huge emphasis on screwing up. Okay, maybe that's just my bad decisions talking. You're stranded on a wrecked space station after a failed pirate attack, and must get back to your ship. It's not super secret, but I almost don't want to say more than that, because this is a game overflowing with possibilities in a way that even Fallout seldom matched. It is not quite ready, but if the bugs can be ironed out, and perhaps more crucially, the save system reorganised, this could easily become one of the best RPGs of its kind. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 9, 2022 1:05 PM I wasn't on call last night, so I didn't get to experience The Geoffies in their full, live glory, as God intended. But that doesn't matter, because we've done our own awards, and who needs a live show with a smiley man in clean, clean trainers when you've got a list of the games and things in games that we liked for reasons too specific to get a category on stage? Also, none of them are Elden Ring. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 9, 2022 12:34 PM I haven't been active in fandom spaces for years now, but lurking on the edges of social media forums dedicated to games I find cool does technically fall under the remit of my job. And let me tell you, the lead-up to a night like The Game Awards is always something else. Fringes of the Tomb Raider fanbase were getting hyped for the announcement of the next game because… well, it just feels like about time, right? The same went for Life Is Strange, but then, Life Is Strange fans have been predicting the imminent reveal of LIS3 literally on a weekly basis ever since True Colors launched, so they're bound to be right eventually. Ace Attorney stans were using numerology to predict that AA7 would finally get announced. Incredible scenes of completely baseless hype, and despite myself, I wanted to believe. I genuinely daren't check in on any of those conversations today, because, honestly, it wasn't a massive night for long-running franchises, and I don't think I can handle the lamentations. And, while I'll admit that my initial skim of the trailers for familiar names came up a tad short, I'm not at all disappointed, because it looks like 2023 is going to be a stellar year for devs doing something cool with a new IP while learning a lot from their older projects. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 9, 2022 12:20 PM A lot of people claim foisting modern graphics on older games just results in compromising the original's artistic vision. I am a chump who likes shiny things, so the release of Portal with RTX on Steam pleases me. It's free if you own Portal, but fellow chumps should be aware that it's not running too hot for everyone, with reports of crashes and literally too-hot GPUs. Ray-tracing does not come cheap. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 9, 2022 12:00 PM On this week's episode of the Ultimate Audio Bang, we drop our early verdicts on the state of Warzone 2 and whether or not it lives up to expectations. That's with thoughts on DMZ mode too, which we reckon has great potential. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 9, 2022 11:48 AM What first comes to mind when you think of Fallout 76? The buggy launch in 2018? A big wasteland to hang out with your mates? How about the fan-made art galleries available in-game? Well, if that's not wacky enough, meet The Wasteland Theatre Company, a collective of players who have organised, directed and performed a series of live shows in Fallout 76. Back in April, the company produced a version of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in-game using a stage they built themselves. In the spirit of the holidays, the group reconvened to tackle another literary classic: Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, benefitting a children's hospital. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 9, 2022 11:01 AM If I were a security guard at Black Mesa, my head would get crabbed within minutes of a resonance cascade. Not so for Barney Calhoun, who fought his way free of the facility back in Valve's 2001 Half-Life expansion, Blue Shift. Modding team HECU Collective have been forcing him to run that gauntlet again, so far releasing 3 chapters to their mod for Black Mesa - not the fictional company, but the very real (and good) fan remake of the original Half-Life. Chapter 4: Captive Freight comes out tomorrow, so it's a fine time to jump in. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 9, 2022 10:30 AM Yesterday Wholesome Games hosted another showcase of fresh indies in collaboration with The Game Awards. Though the TGAs proper were full of big games, names, and announcements, the indie showcase was no slouch, highlighting over a dozen exciting indies. One of the most notable was Spirittea, a life-sim where you manage a bathhouse, build relationships with the local NPCs and help various spirits that only you can see. Sort of a Spirited Away meets Stardew Valley proposition. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 9, 2022 10:00 AM Earlier this year I compared the MMO Lost Ark to grey carpet, in the sense that the MMO Lost Ark is exactly like a grey carpet: trendy yet drab. At the time I'd been in the market for a new – and entirely necessary - underfoot experience, so I turned to a local Carpet Man to procure said plush. In the end he seemed pleased that I rebelled against the majority and opted for a sunny corn colour. But the latest Armored Core VI trailer from this year's Geoff Awards had me in a contemplative mood. "Perhaps", I thought, "Carpet Man would appreciate FromSoftware's use of grey". Even though there isn't a fuzzy floor surface to be seen, could the trailer have triggered grey's redemption arc? Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 9, 2022 10:00 AM Speaking as a grown-ass man, I love trains. Not to the extent that I will ever bother to learn anything about them, or to identify one with any more specificity than "the pointy type", "the blunt type" and "the chugga chugga choo choo all-aboard type", but to the far milder extent that I simply enjoy watching them whizz around the place like big metal worms, and hearing their various little noises and honks. It's trains! Just as a train might be lured into a station with the promise of fresh passengers (which are like treats to trains), I have been drawn inexorably toward Choo-Choo Charles, a ramshackle joke-game about a scary train that chases you around. Marooned on a perpetually dark island, you're stalked by a monstrous locomotive with a set of great big spider legs and an unquenchable thirst for human blood. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 9, 2022 9:00 AM In the same way that shoulderpads sometimes become cool again, and everyone is buying over-sized hair scrunchies like wot I used to have when I was 11, games journalists are destined to be trapped in repeating discourse cycles of ever-decreasing size. This is why I will often specifically advise people to never, ever pitch me opinions about BioShock. Any opinions about BioShock have already been had. There are no more opinions to have about it. My state of peace in this area was just scuppered by that utter bastard Ken Levine, the creative director and writing lead on both BioShock and BioShock Infinite, when he revealed some of the new game by his studio Ghost Story Games (aka The Developers Formerly Known As Irrational). As observed by everyone who saw the reveal at The Game Awards last night, Judas is basically BioShock in space. The bad news is that this will put more fuel in Thomas The Take Engine, but the good news is that, if it is indeed like BioShock, we can save ourselves a lot of time. When Judas comes out please just return to this article and insert a specific title and delete options as applicable. Read more |
Siliconera Friday, December 9, 2022 3:30 PM Following the reveal of multiple Chainsaw Man figures, there are now release windows for the Kobeni Nendoroid and Power figma. Kobeni will show up in July 2023 in Japan and September 2023 in North America. She'll cost ¥5,900/$41.99. Power will debut in August 2023 in Japan and October 2023 in North America. She costs ¥9,800/$68.99. Kobeni is wearing her public safety devil hunter uniform and comes with a number of face plates that cover her range of emotions. One is slightly smiling, another is anxious, and the third one shows her crying. She also comes with a knife and gun she can wield. [gallery columns="5" link="file" size="full" ids="942882,942883,942884,942885,942886"] The Power figma features the character in her more relaxed take on the uniform. She has face plates showing her smiling, shouting, and upset. Her cat Meowy comes with her, in a pose that lets her hug them. She also can wield a large hammer, small hammer, or pair of knives. [gallery columns="8" size="full" ids="942887,942888,942889,942890,942891,942892,942893,942894" link="file"] The Chainsaw Man Kobeni Nendoroid will come to Japan in July 2023, followed by the Power figma figure in August 2023. Kobeni will appear in North America in September 2023, and Power will follow in October 2023. Kobeni pre-orders are only open until January 19, 2023, while Power can be pre-ordered until February 2, 2023. The post Chainsaw Man Power figma and Kobeni Nendoroid Figures Drop in 2023 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 9, 2022 3:00 PM Dragon Quest Treasures is here and, while it isn't an entry in the Monsters spin-off series, it definitely features some of those elements. Namely, you spend quite a bit of time scouting enemies to turn into your allies. It got us thinking about characters throughout the series. So today, let's share the ones we feel are the best Dragon Quest monsters. As someone with a fairly entry-level knowledge of the series, I'll take the easiest option and state that the best monster in Dragon Quest is the humble Slime series. They're easy fodder for any beginner adventurer, and they look so silly with their blank expressions. There is not a single thought behind those eyes, and I love them for it. — Stephanie Slimes are awesome, and honestly the #1 correct answer when it comes to conversations about which Dragon Quest monster rules the heap. That said, I do have a special place in my heart for the Scarewolf, and its pun-tastic buddies the Bewarewolf and the Tearwolf. From their silly names to their goofy tunics to their "Rrrar, gonna getcha!" poses and goofy Scooby-doo faces, they're emblematic of the joyful, silly spirit behind Dragon Quest creature design. Love 'em! — Josh I'd say Rocket Slime, but the question was "best Dragon Quest monster" and not "best Dragon Quest hero." So instead, my answer is Liquid Metal Slime. For one? Experience is great, and metal slimes give you a lot of it. But perhaps most important? The little pal got its own hardware! It's honestly pretty slick-looking, if you ask me. And reminding me of cool Japanese 2DS and 3DS variants is more than enough to top my list. — Graham I hate how the Chimaera line looks in Dragon Quest, but it always tends to become one of my most practical and best monsters. I used one in Dragon Quest Builders 2 to take to the sky. The same goes for Dragon Quest Treasures. They usually use some decent magic spells. Not to mention without the humble Chimaera, we wouldn't have all those Chimaera Wings to help us quickly fly to safety! — Jenni The post Who are the Best Dragon Quest Monsters? appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 9, 2022 2:30 PM Bandai Namco released an interview with the developers of Tales of Arise in celebration of its first anniversary, featuring brand new art of characters requested by fans, created by the official designers of the game. In celebration of the first anniversary of the release of Tales of Arise, Yusuke Tomizawa, producer of Tales of Arise, and Keita Iizuka, producer of Scarlet Nexus, gathered in September 2022. They conducted interviews with artists regarding a series of original artworks created in response to to fan requests, the details involving the creation of each piece, along with messages from each artist. Six pieces of art were created according to fan requests for the occasion, three of them featuring characters from Tales of Arise, and the other three featuring characters and monsters from Scarlet Nexus. [gallery ids="942874,942876,942875" link="file"] The first piece of artwork depicts Tales of Arise main characters Alphen and Shionne eating sweets. Minoru Iwamoto, art director and main character designer for the game, created it. The second artwork shows Zephyr holding Law as a child. Miyuki Kobayashi designed this piece. She was in charge of sub-character design for Tales of Zestiria and Tales of Berseria. Kobayashi also designed Vicious from Tales of Crestoria. The third piece includes Kisara and Rinwell helping Dohalim change into formal attire. Toru Kawaguchi created it. He worked as a monster designer and graphic lead for Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World and as monster model artist for Tales of Xillia. Tales of Arise is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The post Tales of Arise Fan-Requested Official Character Art Shared appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 9, 2022 2:00 PM When the Street Fighter 6 release date leaked ahead of The Game Awards 2022, the various editions shown also mentioned a pre-order bonus. Now, there's a more focused trailer showing off that extra. People who place and order get Outfit 1 Color 10 for six characters, regardless of which version they get. It turns out the six with extra looks are Chun-Li, Dee Jay, Jamie, Juri, Ken, and Manon. Here's the full trailer showing off the Street Fighter 6 pre-order costumes. Chun-Li's is a red version of it. Jamie's is black and blue, and his hair changes color to blonde. Dee Jay's is pink, black, and grey. Manon's ends up being red and black, and her hair is black instead of pink. Juri's outfit is blue, white, and gold with this extra option. Ken's ends up being red. As for where people can place a Street Fighter 6 pre-order, multiple storefronts are accepting them. People can head to the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, or Steam. It is $59.99 for a standard edition, $84.99 for the deluxe one, and $104.99 for the ultimate version. GameStop also opened pre-orders for a physical special edition. Street Fighter 6 will come to the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on June 2, 2023. The post Street Fighter 6 Pre-order Costume Trailer Appears appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 9, 2022 1:30 PM Square Enix detailed the different editions for Final Fantasy XVI through their Japanese official website, including the Collector's Edition and Deluxe Edition. The company unveiled shared the game's new trailer and release date during The Game Awards 2022 on December 8, 2022. The new mainline entry in the Final Fantasy series is set to release June 23, 2023. Alongside the new trailer, Square Enix also revealed the different editions releasing for the Japanese market and their pre-order bonuses. [Thanks, Famitsu!] The retail version of the game will cost 9.900 yen, roughly $73. The Deluxe Edition will cost 12.100 yen, approximately $89. It includes the game, a steelbook case, and a graphic cloth displaying the FFXVI World Map. The Final Fantasy XVI Collector's Edition will cost 38.500 yen, approximately $282. It includes everything detailed prior, plus a statue of the battle between Phoenix and Ifrit, the two flagship Eikons of the game, a collection of pins featuring the different summons in the game, and an in-game item, the Blood Sword. The Digital Deluxe edition costs 12.100 yen and includes a digital mini art book and digital mini soundtrack. [gallery link="file" ids="942863,942864,942865"] All versions include several in-game items as a pre-order bonus. Among them are the Braveheart Sword, the iconic weapon from the Warrior of Light from the original Final Fantasy, a Cait Sith lucky charm accessory that increases in-game currency gain, and Scholar Glasses, an in-game accessory that increases experience gain. However, the Scholar Glass are NOT included in the physical Deluxe Edition. Final Fantasy XVI will release on June 23, 2023 for the PS5. It will be a timed exclusive for six months. After the timed exclusivity period, it could be available on other platforms, similar to Final Fantasy VII Remake. The post Final Fantasy XVI Japanese Collector's Edition Unveiled appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 9, 2022 1:00 PM Japan won't be the only region getting a Blue Protocol closed beta. One will appear worldwide as well. The official website now allows people to sign up for a chance to play. There's no date for it yet, beyond it happening in 2023 ahead of the game's debut. Here's how the process to sign up works. Since Amazon Games is working with Bandai Namco on this, someone needs an Amazon account. At the official site, you sign in with it. From there, you click a button. You then are registered for a chance to participate. It also means you will get emails when there is a date for it set. You can also opt in for a subscription to additional future updates. Another beta is already set for Japan next month. Bandai Namco confirmed a closed network test will appear January 14-16, 2023. Ahead of that, a Japanese broadcast will show up on December 15, 2022 to share more news about the game. Blue Protocol will come to Japan in Spring 2023. The game will appear in North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, and Western Europe in the second half of 2023. The Blue Protocol closed beta for people outside Japan will appear in 2023. The post People Can Sign Up for the Blue Protocol Closed Beta Now appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 9, 2022 12:30 PM Nintendo fixed a major Splatoon 3 issue with the Inkbrush and Roller weapons in a new patch. 2.0.1. is now live in-game. When 2.0.0. appeared, it changed how both worked. Once applied, the new patch ensures the two deal damage and use ink as usual. A few other incidental glitches also ended up repaired in the update. For a better idea of what was going wrong with Splatoon 3 Inkbrush and Roller weapons after patch 2.0.0, Wadsm showed one of the issues in a YouTube video. In certain maps, they weren't dealing damage as they should. Nintendo also noted the ink decreasing and not working as expected as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8Uo7FK0ebE&ab_channel=Wadsm Here are the full Splatoon 3 patch notes for 2.0.1 from the official site. In addition to the issue with two weapons, it eliminated two force quit bugs tied to the photo mode and equip menu. Changes to Player Controls - Fixed an issue that caused ink levels to immediately decrease when using a roller or brush close to the ground.
Other Fixes - Fixed an issue that caused the game to force quit when the Equip menu is opened.
- Fixed an issue that caused the game to force quit during Photo Mode in recon if the player tried to close Photo Mode after using an amiibo.
- Fixed an issue that allowed temporary aliases set in Private Battles to be used in other modes.
Splatoon 3 is available for the Nintendo Switch. The post Splatoon 3 Patch Fixes Inkbrush and Roller Weapons appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 9, 2022 12:00 PM Whenever a special event comes up connected to Genshin Impact, HoYoVerse tends to send free Primogems to players. Toward the end of the year, awards tend to be the cause of such opportunities. As Genshin Impact won Best Ongoing Game at The Game Awards 2022, it means another gift from the developers. Between December 10-13, 2022, 800 Primogems will be given away. To get the full amount, people will need to log in every day. The items will appear in their in-game inbox. Here's the full announcement: This is actually the second batch of free Primogems to be doled out to Genshin Impact players in December 2022 as a result of an award win. It also won at the PlayStation Partner Awards 2022 Japan Asia. The amount of free currency and distribution method were exactly the same. 800 were doled out between December 4-7, 2022. Genshin Impact is available on the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and The Game Awards 2022 free Primogems will be doled out until December 13, 2022. The post Genshin Impact The Game Awards 2022 Win Means Free Primogems appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 9, 2022 11:30 AM As expected, a Pokemon TCG Scarlet and Violet expansion is in the works. On March 31, 2023, it will appear in all regions. It will add the ex mechanic to the game alongside Paldean Pokemon. This will also mark a design change. The cards released outside Japan will now feature grey borders instead of yellow ones. The English announcement for the expansion only confirmed a few cards featuring new Pokemon. The two legendaries Koraidon and Miraidon will appear. Each will be ex cards. With this mechanic, one that is knocked out gives the other person two prize cards instead of one. However, as these are ex cards, they will be stronger than usual. Some teaser art for the Pokemon TCG Scarlet and Violet expansion also appeared. Three of the cards show the returning Pokemon Mimikyu, Lucario, and Magnezone. However, the Koraidon and Miraidon ex cards show the complete art and the redesign with grey borders. [gallery ids="942840,942841,942842" link="file"] There's also a trailer showing those five cards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCO94IFsY8M&ab_channel=TheOfficialPok%C3%A9monYouTubechannel The change to the borders isn't the only redesign coming to Pokemon TCG. Cards will now feature expansion codes, rather than symbols, Trainer card subcategory notes will appear in the upper right corner, and basic energy cards will get a second symbol on the bottom of each one. The Pokemon TCG Scarlet and Violet expansion will debut worldwide on March 31, 2023. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available for the Nintendo Switch now. The post Pokemon TCG Scarlet and Violet Expansion Arrives in March appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 9, 2022 11:00 AM Apparently, the Final Fantasy XIV holiday presents this year will be announcements about an update. FFXIV Letter from the Producer Live LXXV will air on December 23, 2022 at 3am PT/6am ET/12pm CET and discuss patch 6.3. As usual, Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida will appear to go through the latest information. People will be able to watch the presentation via three services. It will be on Niconico Live, Twitch, and YouTube. There will be no translator for Yoshida, but all of the slides about update details that he presents will be in Japanese and English. Also, FFXIV Patch 6.3 Part 2 will be the focus of the showcase. Here's the embed for FFXIV Letter from the Producer Live LXXV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWx5uG228AY&ab_channel=FINALFANTASYXIV One bit of information practically guaranteed to come up is the 6.3 release date. At the last Letter from the Producer Live, it got a January 2023 launch window. Yoshida's last update also talked about Paladin job changes, Island Sanctuary updates, and the new dungeon, trial, and raid. That was also when the FFXIV Chill Arrangements album came up. Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. FFXIV Letter from the Producer Live LXXV will air at 3am PT/6am ET/12pm CET on December 23, 2022. The post FFXIV Letter from the Producer Live LXXV Discusses Patch 6.3 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 9, 2022 10:30 AM At The Game Awards 2022, a Genshin Impact ad appeared. It showed multiple people, then closed with a first peek at Yaoyao in-game. After the event, the official social media accounts shared more details about the upcoming Genshin Impact playable Dendro characters Yaoyao and Alhaitham. Alhaitham is a familiar face in Genshin Impact, provided players kept up with the Sumeru Archon quests. He's the Akademiya scribe. He's a Dendro unit, with character noted as Admonishing Instruction. Throughout the story, we've seen him fight with a sword. His Constellation is also called Vultur Volans. Yaoyao is considered the Disciple of Streetward Rambler, as she follows alongside and learns from Madame Ping in Genshin Impact. While people haven't met her in-game yet, Madame Ping comes up during an array of quests in Liyue, such as the one involving Serenitea Pot acquisition. The rabbit she carries is the Adepti treasure Yuegui, which was made and given to her by Cloud Retainer. Her details also refer to her as Burgeoning Grace, and her Constellation is Osmanthus. Her weapon hasn't been revealed yet. Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the two new playable characters who debuted in 3.3 are The Wanderer (Scaramouche) and Faruzan. The post Alhaitham and Yaoyao Teased as Next Playable Genshin Impact Characters appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 9, 2022 10:00 AM At The Game Awards 2022, the Final Fantasy XVI release date and "Revenge" trailer appeared. However, even more new details appeared after that. The PlayStation Blog revealed the English voice actors for major FFXVI characters, this entry's "Cid," and Torgal the dog. The Cid we'll meet in FFXVI is Cidolfus Telamon. He's a Dominants connected to Ramuh. He used to be a member of the Royal Waloeder Army, before becoming a rebel and looking into life in the deadlands. He's also connected to Benedikta Harman. He will join Clive's party during a part of the story. Torgal is a dog that Archduke Elwin found and gave to his sons Clive and Joshua. He will be able to fight alongside Clive in battle. He can attack alone or in a combo with him, and he can also heal his owner. Finally, here's the list of nine voice actors who will play FFXVI characters in English. - Barnabas Tharmr – David Menkin
- Benedikta Harman – Nina Yndis
- Cidolfus Telamon – Ralph Ineson
- Clive Rosfield – Ben Starr
- Dion Lesage – Stewart Clarke
- Hugo Kupka – Alex Lanipekun
- Jill Warrick (child) – Charlotte McBurney
- Jill Warrick (young adult) – Susannah Fielding
- Joshua Rosfield – Logan Hannan
Final Fantasy XVI will come to the PS5 on June 22, 2023. The official website says details about the US Collector's Edition will appear on December 12, 2022. The post FFXVI English Voice Actors and Cid Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 9, 2022 9:30 AM More details emerged about Capcom's Resident Evil 4 remake characters. An update to the game's official website includes renders and biographies for characters that, had yet to appear in previews of the remake. The Resident Evil 4 remake characters featured in the website update include previously-seen ones like Leon S. Kennedy, Ashley Graham, and Luis Serra. Characters like Ada Wong, Bitores Mendez, Ramon Salazar, and Leon's operator Ingrid Hunnigan all appear in the updated list, as well, with pictures to show off their remade appearances. Brief bio information also appears to describe their roles in the game. Even the Ganados (infected villagers), the Chainsaw Villager who chases Leon around, and the weapon-selling Merchant make the cut. Aside from characters, the Resident Evil 4 remake features updated visuals and gameplay mechanics from the original. The transition isn't as dramatic as in the remakes of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3, since RE4 was already a third-person action shooter to begin with. However, the jump in graphical quality and the change in art style from the GameCube original makes for a different atmosphere, one with more emphasis on shadows, nighttime scenes, and dramatic lighting. Characters also have updated designs, usually focusing on adjusting their outfits for a more practical look or to account for more realistic facial features. Over-the-top designs like the "Napoleon-like" stature of Ramon Salazar and the massive figure of Bitores Mendez are still visible, though. Resident Evil 4 remake is in development for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. It launches on March 24, 2023. On the PS5, it will support VR mode via the PSVR 2 hardware. The post Resident Evil 4 Remake Characters Bios Updated appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, December 9, 2022 3:00 PM I didn't realize I wanted an Idris Elba and Keanu Reeves power team until last night. During The Game Awards 2022, CD Projekt Red unleashed a new trailer for Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, showcasing a digital Idris Elba. The actor, famous for his portrayal of Knuckles in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, joins the Cyperpunk cast in the upcoming expansion. In the story, he partners up with V to take on an "impossible mission of espionage & survival." I'm in. The trailer merely teases Elba's arrival, much like CD Projekt Red did for Reeves some years back. Elba plays as the FIA agent Solomon Reed (cool name), working under the New United States of America. Ahead of his reveal, the trailer did show off additional new characters and locations, as well as a small helping of gameplay footage. It's going to be quite the trip for Cyberpunk and action movie fans. According to the developer, Elba, as Reed, joins you and Keanu Reeves, as Johnny Silverhand, and tog... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, December 9, 2022 2:50 PM There are so many cards in Marvel's Midnight Suns. A majority of these are actions done by specific heroes. However, a select few are flashy team-ups. Here's our Marvel's Midnight Suns guide to help you get and use Hero Combo Cards. Note: We'll have a Marvel's Midnight Suns guides and features hub soon, so stay tuned. Likewise, you can take a look at our main guide regarding card collecting/acquisition. Marvel's Midnight Suns guide – How to get and use Hero Combo Cards Unlike most other cards that you can craft/upgrade and apply mods to, the Hero Combo Cards in Marvel's Midnight Suns are tied to a completely different mechanic: Friendship Levels. As such, the goal is to increase your teammate's Friendship Level by one, whereupon there's a chance that their a Hero Combo Card could appear in your hand during battle. Early on, this will only apply to the Hunter and that particular teammate. Later, though, you'll also... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, December 9, 2022 1:55 PM The Wanderer Scaramouche can join your roster in Genshin Impact, allowing you to make use of his abilities. Moreover, he could cook a type of food for you. Here's our Genshin Impact Wanderer Scaramouche special dish guide to help you cook the Shimi Chazuke. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub. Likewise, you can learn more in our main guide for Wanderer Scaramouche. Genshin Impact Wanderer Scaramouche special dish guide – How to cook the Shimi Chazuke To cook the Shimi Chazuke special dish for Wanderer Scaramouche in Genshin Impact, you'll need to acquire the following items: Unagi Chazuke recipe – Can be purchased from the Shimura restaurant, the one just across from the Adventurer's Guild in Inazuma City. 3x Rice and 3x Salt – These can be purchased from General Goods stores in the major cities. 3x Seagrass – Found in the waters of Inazuma. 4x Eel Meat – This one might b... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, December 9, 2022 1:47 PM Last night during The Game Awards 2022, Amazon Games announced that it will publish the free-to-play MMORPG Blue Protocol for the West. The game, developed by Bandai Namco, was scheduled for Japanese launch in early 2023. Those in the Western world can now look forward to the game later next year. Japanese players waiting for Blue Protocol won't be without its anime goodness for long. As shared by Gematsu, the game is launching soon with a network test starting on January 14. However, the game will arrive in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand in the "second half of 2023." Just like with Japan, players in the West will be able to try Blue Protocol with an early Beta. Sign-ups are already available at its official site. Both the publisher and developer revealed the news with a gorgeous gameplay trailer. Bandai Namco has made a name for itself making and publishing anime-style games that sparkle. Blue Protocol follows suit, bringing colorfu... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, December 9, 2022 1:45 PM Genshin Impact is a beautiful anime-style open-world gacha game beloved by many around the globe. After patch 1.6, the game introduced the Waverider Boat as a new way to traverse the large bodies of water in the game. However, you can't swim everywhere, so here's how to unlock the ever-useful Waverider Boat in Genshin Impact. Unlocking the Waverider Boat in Genshin Impact The player must first unlock the fourth region of the game, Inazuma, by reaching Adventure Rank 30 and completing the Archon Quest Chapter 2: Prologue – Autumn Winds and Scarlet Leaves. The Waverider Boat is currently most used in the region of Inazuma, the land of the Raiden Shogun. Since there are a lot of mini islands scattered around, it will definitely come in handy. The player can unlock the Waverider by looking for a Waverider Waypoint, which is abundant around Inazuma. Now, simply activate the Waypoint as you do with Teleporters and it will allow you to summon a Waverider to the nearby shoreline.... |