Kotaku Monday, January 16, 2023 7:35 PM  The 2022 edition of the LACC went down at the Los Angeles Convention Center between December 2-4. Why are we only posting it now? I've been on vacation, give me a break! |
Kotaku Monday, January 16, 2023 5:36 PM  Amazon's Diablo-like RPG, Lost Ark, had over 1.3 million people playing it at launch. It's cooled off since then, but there are still tens of thousands of people who log on every week to enjoy it. Or they would, if they hadn't been banned for no reason. |
PCGamesN Monday, January 16, 2023 5:35 PM  Google Stadia is shutting down its Stadia cloud gaming service, sadly enough. While Stadia never quite took the world by storm, there are still plenty of players out there who have spent time in long RPG games like Cyberpunk 2077. So what happens to all those Cyberpunk 2077 saves after the Stadia shutdown date? Fortunately, they can live on in the PC edition of the game, or on consoles - you just need to save a local copy before January 18, and here's how to do it. Continue reading Cyberpunk 2077 saves can still be transferred from Stadia to PC MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cyberpunk 2077 review, Cyberpunk 2077 lore & universe, Buy Cyberpunk 2077 |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 16, 2023 6:31 PM  Mum, get the camera! It's finally happened - a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD is selling for less than £50. The winner of this impromptu contest is Kingston's NV2, an expectedly budget drive that still manages to deliver some fairly impressive performance according to independent reviews. To squeak in under the £50 mark, you'll need to use code JAN10 at the checkout at Ebay. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 16, 2023 6:11 PM  OK, this isn't fair. A week ago, I was genuinely excited that the Ryzen 7 5800X3D was down to £348 at Amazon. Now though, thanks to a rogue 10% off deal at Ebay, you can pick up the same processor from Ebuyer's Ebay store for £306. £306! That's a tiny price for a CPU that launched last year at an official RRP of £429 and a real-life asking price of £530. To get this reduced price, use code JAN10 at the checkout. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 16, 2023 5:26 PM  My dog is undeniably a good boy, but he's never saved my life in a videogame. He could learn a trick or two from MissMikaa's dog, who apparently knows when to step in and move her Elden Ring character away from a fiery death.
MissMikaa is the streamer who last week simultaneously beat Elden Ring with a controller and a dance mat, which should give you some clue as to how he rendered canine assistance.
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Twinfinite Monday, January 16, 2023 5:58 PM Gotta go fast! |
Siliconera Monday, January 16, 2023 11:30 PM
The latest Genshin Impact trailer is out, and it features Kaveh gossiping about Alhaitham with Cyno and Tighnari. In between narration from the three Sumeru characters, there's gameplay footage interspersed showing Alhaitham's abilities in-game. Its the second such trailer released since it was confirmed he'll be added as a five-star playable character in the 3.4 update. The new Genshin Impact trailer begins with Kaveh calling out Alhaitham's lie about being a "feeble scholar." Tighnari and Cyno point out how he's hiding his true abilities. They then speculate about how strong he is, and if he's stronger than Cyno. Kaveh then complains about how Alhaitham went out to study ruins and didn't want to travel together. At that point, the video shifts to combat footage of the new Dendro swordsman in action. At the 1:20 mark, Alhaitham joins Cyno, Kaveh, and Tighnari at the table after eavesdropping on them. Tighnari then brings up how they were discussing his capabilities. It then shows more gameplay footage, with him using his Elemental Burst. Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the Alhaitham banner will appear on January 18, 2023. That's also when the Xiao rerun banner will return. The post Kaveh, Cyno, and Tighnari Gossip About Alhaitham in a New Genshin Impact Trailer appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 16, 2023 6:00 PM
MAPPA's Chainsaw Man was a delight to watch all the way through to the end every week because the show, in a feat that flexes both an impressive budget and a tireless team of animators (MAPPA, please rest), featured a new artist and ending animation for each episode. However, not all songs are equal. Obviously, this list is going to be subjective, since this is going off of what I personally like to listen to or watch. However, my taste in music is impeccable. Therefore, this list is objectively perfection and the undeniable truth in terms when it comes to the best Chainsaw Man ending.
It is probably because it was the ending for the very first episode but "Chainsaw Blood" is the weakest one of the twelve. Its melody was not memorable to me, even though I have listened to it many times now, and the animation sequence was more or less a compilation of scenes from the episode. When I watched it for the first time, I remember feeling more concerned than hyped at the idea that Chainsaw Man would have a different ending every time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIeYK9w03i4
"Violence" had the same issue for me as "Chainsaw Blood" where the overall hook and melody did not stand out to me. While the camera angles in the animation were really cool, it was not that interesting to watch. Since Episode 11 was kind of a breather episode before the finale, it suited the mood of that. But ultimately, it was still a pretty forgettable ending. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTwujrP2pFo
When I say that I am the most surprised that Aimer is this far down the list, I am being very honest. As soon as MAPPA announced that Aimer would be one of the artists contributing an ending theme to Chainsaw Man, I thought for sure she would be in the top five. But it's slow and the hook feels lost at times. In fact, Aimer's opening for the NieR Automata anime was also not a personal favorite from her previous songs. Though the grainy retro vibe of the ending animation was neat, it felt like I was watching a more experimental anime that I accidentally stumbled upon at 3:00 AM than anything. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giJKMtRnD20
"Rendezvous" has a really fun and chill vibe. It sounds like a song that I would listen to while working or something I would put on as background music. The Escher stairs-like sequence, which suits the Eternity Devil that the group was facing, was fun to look at. That close-up of Aki's eye turning into stairs? Love to see it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcdMcoKNtwc
The only real reason that I think this ending is better than "Rendezvous" is because the animation sequence, especially after what happens in Episode 8, was really cool. Ling Tosite Sigure has a very interesting sound that works for Chainsaw Man's atmosphere. Plus, the fast pace of the song is a great match for both the visuals and what the viewer was probably feeling after Himeno's showdown against the Katana Man. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ej4gHhUzek
As a song, "Chu - Tayousei" feels like something from the mid-2000s, and the old-school video game-inspired animation sequence only adds to that nostalgic feel. The psychedelic barf was a fun visual, even if it was kind of gross to see. It is a fun ending to watch! It's also got a peppy rhythm and melody that would be out of place in any episode other than Episode 7, which was a really chill one for the majority of its runtime. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msZ5b2usBNc
"Tablet" is so fun! The accompanying visuals of Power dancing and posing were really great to watch, and MAPPA did a great job with animating it all. In fact, this was the one where I started to get really worried for MAPPA's animators, since Episode 4 also had one of the best hair-tying animations I had seen in anime. Though the song does border on forgettable for me, it more than makes up for it with what a joy it was to watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIKW3NKYBWw
When "Time Left" started after the slightly disappointing "Chainsaw Blood" song, I was prepared to not enjoy this one either. But the hook was a pleasant surprise! The animation sequence also had a really cute style to it slightly reminiscent of those lo-fi music streams on YouTube, and it was genuinely a pleasure to watch. Though "Chainsaw Blood" suited the vibe of the show more and thus deserved to be the first (even if I didn't like it), "Time Left" was a great follow-up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw1fy7VF_w8
Eve is also an artist I liked prior to Chainsaw Man but, like with Aimer, I found "Fight Song" to be just 'alright.' However, the reason why it is so high up on the list is because of how cute the ending animation is. The little Hayakawa family is adorable and them all just hanging out and eating is a great note to end the show on before Season 2. Do I think that the visuals and the music matched? Not exactly. But since both the sequence and the song felt very smooth (the intro, verse, and chorus were all at the same base level of excitement), they work together in a way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jM0fUAR2xg
Syudou is, like a good half of the artists on this list, someone who has a distinctive sound, which is always fun. The hook for "In the Backroom" was fun, and though the animation sequence straddles the line between 'surreal' and 'trippy,' it matched how bizarre the Eternity Devil's hotel is. "In the Backroom" placing this high was a surprise for me when I made this list, but it deserves it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymQ3wEIq84Y
Maximum the Hormone is a really funny band because half the time I listen to their songs, my initial kneejerk reaction is "I don't like this" until the third time listening to it. Then, magically, the song becomes one of the best things I've ever listened to. That's exactly what happened to me with "Hawatari Nioku Centi." A huge part of me liking this song as time went on was due to the fact that MAPPA actually used parts of it in the episodes. Hearing it in a more fast-paced context suddenly opened my eyes to how hype the beginning part is, and the second half of the song is just beautiful. The tonal shift of the song syncing up with Makima dressed up like an angel made for a fantastic and memorable contrast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEwAiwttN10
Okay, I admit that the visuals for this ending are not as appealing as "Tablet" or even Maximum the Hormone's. However, the song absolutely slaps. When I listened to this the first time, my jaw dropped when it got to the hook and then I immediately went to subscribe to People 1's YouTube channel. This song is high-energy the entire time through and though the animation is not as impressive as some of the other endings on the list, I still enjoyed watching it. If the reference to dogs is because Denji is like Makima's dog (which the opening also alludes to), I do wish MAPPA used this song in an episode where Makima was actively trying to influence Denji into doing something, though. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy-_5Cnehns Chainsaw Man is available to stream on Crunchyroll. The manga is being localized by Viz Media. The post Ranking The Chainsaw Man Endings Based on Greatness appeared first on Siliconera. |
Gamer Empire Monday, January 16, 2023 9:01 PM As you play around with different characters and dynasties in Crusader Kings 3 (CK3), you might bump into the whole government type mechanic. Each character […] |
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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, January 16, 2023 6:00 PM The Day Before was delayed last year from its initial June 21 release date to March 1, 2023 The post The Day Before Will Get New Gameplay Footage Later This Month appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |