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Kotaku Tuesday, January 17, 2023 11:05 AM
    

A lot of fan expectations are riding on Rocksteady's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Nearly eight years after Arkham Knight closed out Rocksteady's Batman trilogy and just a few months after sister studio Warner Bros. Montreal's extremely middling Gotham Knights, people are hungry for a solid DC superhero…

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PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 11:50 AM
     Destiny 2 Lightfall trailer dives into Neomuna, under siege by Calus

We regret to inform you that Calus appears to be at it again in Destiny 2. The latest Destiny 2 Lightfall trailer is a dive straight into the heart of the Neptunian city of Neomuna, a new patrol zone where the Cabal emperor is preparing to lay siege. The video shows off Neomuna's vertical environments, its colourful design, and the grappling hook strand ability that's coming in the MMORPG's next major expansion.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 11:45 AM
     Genshin Impact Overflowing Mastery returns to double talent rewards

The Genshin Impact Overflowing Mastery event is returning during the anime game's version 3.4 update. The Lantern Rite event is an in-game Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, and Overflowing Mastery will be part of the festivities by allowing players to earn double talent book rewards in domains. This will be the third rerun for this Genshin Impact event, and it'll be live for a week, from February 20 to February 27.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 11:35 AM
     Dead by Daylight character Leatherface isn't getting the chop, yet

Rejoice all ye chainsaw-wielding, rubber-mask-wearing Dead by Daylight killers. Leatherface, known in DBD as The Cannibal, is staying in the multiplayer horror game. Recent leaks suggested he might be removed ahead of Sumo Digital's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, which launches later this year. But developer BHVR now confirms that Leatherface isn't going anywhere any time soon, so if you thought you were safe from dismemberment in Dead by Daylight, think again.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 11:31 AM
     Forspoken system requirements will stress most gaming PC builds

Forspoken system requirements are no longer a mystery, as Square Enix just announced last-minute PC specs. While a gaming PC with an old Nvidia GTX GPU can allegedly get in on the RPG action, you might need one of the freshest graphics cards on the market to dodge PS3-era visuals.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 11:19 AM
     Warzone 2 map gets free interactive overhaul to help you win games

While playing Call of Duty: Warzone 2 and DMZ, you often need every bit of help you can get. With the FPS game's meta changing almost daily, and the Warzone 2 map of Al Mazrah being a big and confusing place, any tools will certainly be helpful. This is where a new fan-made interactive map comes in, which should make your multiplayer wins a bit easier.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 11:17 AM
     Hogwarts Legacy release date, trailers, gameplay, and news

When is Hogwarts Legacy release date? 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, most recently on December 13, but the latest delay doesn't affect PC. Read on for all the details on the Hogwarts Legacy release date, and what you can expect from the next RPG game in the Harry Potter universe, including Hogwarts Legacy trailers, news, gameplay, and more.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 11:02 AM
     Hogwarts Legacy map size, map leak, and locations

The Hogwarts Legacy map allows fans to visit many of their favourite locations around the wizarding world. Whether you want to grab a drink in Hogsmeade, do some shopping in Diagon Alley, or just wander the gorgeous landscape, there's something for you.

In the run-up to the Hogwarts Legacy release date and subsequent Hogwarts Legacy early access period, Warner Bros. and Avalanche Studios have been revealing new trailers and gameplay details, and in one such clip, we got a glimpse of just how huge the Hogwarts Legacy map is. Not only is it big, but we can see the open-world game is visually stunning too - Hogwarts Legacy has the potential to be one of the best PC games of 2023.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy release date, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements

PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 11:00 AM
     Stellaris First Contact story pack will add new pre-FTL mechanics

A new story pack is coming soon for interstellar grand strategy game Stellaris, and its focus is on what everyone was doing before they started zipping around the galaxy in massive faster-than-light ships. The new Stellaris story pack is called First Contact, and in addition to adding new pre-FTL mechanics and origins, it also adds cloaking technology for a much more immersive sense of deep space paranoia.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stellaris review, Stellaris mods, Stellaris DLC guide

PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:52 AM
     How long is Hogwarts Legacy?

How long is Hogwarts Legacy? A large chunk of the wizarding world is open to you once Hogwarts Legacy releases this February, but how many hours does it take to finish off the school year? If being on time and passing your classes isn't enough, you'll have all manner of fantastic beasts and goblin uprisings to deal with.

It's always tough to pin down just how long it will take someone to beat an open-world game. What does finishing such an open experience look like in one of the best PC games; is it just completing the main story, or can you only close the Hogwarts Legacy book when every single loose end has been tied up? The answer will be different for everyone, but all we can do right now is speculate on how long it will take to beat Hogwarts Legacy.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:41 AM
     The best visual novels on PC 2023

The best visual novels envelop players in intriguing and mysterious worlds where every decision can lead to a series of satisfying conclusions. With a focus on incredible storytelling and art direction, visual novels can feature anything from cute coming-of-age narratives to AI ultimatums and horror-filled historical homes.

If you're trying to find the best visual novels to play, then look no further. There are a few novels here that could earn a spot on our free PC games list, not to mention bonafide classics like Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy. Don't forget that these games can easily fit on one of the best Steam Deck SD cards if you want to play them on the go.


PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 11:04 AM
     The best Tycoon games to play 2023

Looking for some of the best tycoon games to add to your collection? Whether you're looking for classic park management, or taking charge of a complex, nuanced business, there are plenty of great options to choose from right now, across a range of themes. This is a classic genre that's had plenty of love since its early days, with sequels and new blood galore.

While there are plenty of classic tycoon games we could talk about - many of which actually have 'tycoon' in the name - we've decided to focus on modern highlights, as this is a genre that's constantly getting new releases and new ideas. We've also kept the definition relatively broad, as there are plenty of simulation games that you may not consider strictly 'tycoon' games, but have strong business or economic themes with the mechanics to back them up.


PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:55 AM
     The best new MMOs worth playing 2023

Once as rare as a legendary loot drop, new MMOs seem to be launching every other month. MMOs offer near-boundless freedom in a world populated by a vast number of players, making them among the most ambitious games around. Each one promises a sprawling world, a vibrant community, and enough content to last a lifetime – or at the very least, several years. Thanks to the rise of the free-to-play market, they're also now more accessible than ever.

New MMORPGs hold the potential to become the best PC games on the market, but many come precariously close to failure. History is littered with MMOs that have had their moment in the spotlight or never garnered the attention they deserved, and our list of the best new MMOs only includes those with thriving communities that aren't about to be put to pasture any time soon. As the worlds of MMORPGs are ever-changing, we've also included games with major updates and expansions that deliver enough content to make the old feel brand new again. So, from newly updated sword-and-sorcery classics to emerging action RPGs, these are the best new MMOs available to play right now.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:59 AM
     The best MMORPG and top MMOs you should play 2023

What is the best MMORPG on PC? If you're wondering, those oft-used letters represent the words Massively Multiplayer Online, and refer to games where thousands of players come together in the same world. Is it one with spells to sling and demons to slay? Working your way through the stars as a miner or a corporate bigwig? Solving ancient conspiracies and fighting Lovecraftian horrors? Maybe it's all of them.

Ultimately, the best MMORPG on PC largely comes down to personal preference; with that in mind, here's our list of the top MMOs currently alive and kicking. You're sure to find something that will swallow up entire days at a time, be that the most popular MMORPG in the world, a hidden gem with a dedicated community, or even an MMO based on a popular book series.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 9:48 AM
     Minecraft Gilded Blackstone guide

You can only find Minecraft Gilded Blackstone in the depths of the Nether, having been added with the underworld's huge update in Minecraft 1.16. The base block, Blackstone, is to cobblestone what Batman is to Superman - cooler, edgier, and way more fashionable. Add little specks of shining gold to that, and, well, you've got one of the game's rarest and most beautiful blocks.

Like all blocks in Minecraft, it could be an excellent part of any Minecraft houses you build or make for a particularly imposing Minecraft castle. But like many rare materials in one of the best PC games, it's not easy to come by. Try nicking a pretty gilded black from under the nose of a Piglin, and you'll be running for your life. So, here's absolutely everything you need to know about (safely) obtaining Minecraft Gilded Blackstone.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 9:34 AM
     Elder Scrolls Oblivion mod plagues Tamriel with swearing sewer rats

Don't worry, you read that right. An Oblivion mod has introduced Cyrodiil not to the Black Plague or any sort of infections, but to swearing rats. The classic RPG game from Bethesda still has the occasional bit of mod support, but nothing on the scale of the number of Skyrim mods mind you, so getting an absurd mod like this is an absolute treat.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 9:20 AM
     Wo Long Fallen Dynasty hands-on: A Soulslike with friendship

At the end of my Wo Long Fallen Dynasty hands-on, I'm standing alongside a trusted comrade-in-arms in the middle of a dusty fighting arena high in the desert mountains. We've just slain a demonic boar the size of a cottage, and are feeling pretty good about ourselves as a direct result. While my time with Team Ninja's last series, Nioh, has certainly come in handy, I've found Wo Long a much more approachable experience, even as it changes some key elements to the frantic combat formula that made its forebears such fantastic Soulslike games.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 9:49 AM
     The best roguelike games and roguelites 2023

The best roguelike games retain their popularity for years after release, sporting gameplay loops so enthralling that it's easy to keep coming back for more. The genre's popularity has erupted in recent years, offering varied and increasingly approachable experiences to the point where a new, promising, and often hard-as-nails game now seems to land every other week.

As there's such a deep well of quality roguelike and roguelite games to choose from, we're making it easier for you to find your next favourite with this list. You should expect to see a healthy mix of classics and newcomers among our picks - and given that we continue to see developers marry the genre up with new audiences to create novel hybrids, you're guaranteed to see some strategy games, shooters, and card battler crossovers on this list. We're also not splitting hairs over what's a roguelike and what's a roguelite here, so here's our pick of the best roguelike games on PC.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:03 AM
     The best free PC games

Looking for the best free PC games? Whether you're broke or just frugal, free is a price point that appeals to everybody's purse. No matter your genre of choice, it turns out that zero can buy you quite a lot in the F2P game world, and even beloved classics are available at the steepest possible discount.

We've collated the top free games on PC guaranteed to deliver a near endless stream of complementary entertainment. All you need to spend is your time. From cultural landmarks like Fortnite, to all-time greats like Team Fortress 2, some entries on this list can easily make our list of the best PC games of all time. In no particular order, here are the best free games on PC.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 9:15 AM
     WWE's The Undertaker is in Rainbow Six Siege and looks absurd

Of all the games, Rainbow Six Siege is the one known for its out there crossovers. They often don't make any sense, which is why this new Rainbow Six Siege operators DLC bundle that crosses over with WWE is another interesting case. First, it was Rainbow Six Siege and Nier, and now it's The Undertaker and Becky Lynch.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 8:09 AM
     Metal Gear Solid news, maybe Metal Gear Rising 2, teased by Raiden VA

A fresh announcement regarding Metal Gear Solid, which we naturally hope will include a full MGS remake, has been teased by Quinton Flynn, the voice actor behind Raiden, who also responds to fans asking about a possible Metal Gear Rising 2. It sounds like a dream come true, as we haven't seen a fresh, mainline entry into the stealth game series since The Phantom Pain, but with Konami reviving Silent Hill, maybe anything could happen.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 7:52 AM
     How to make a Minecraft Iron Golem farm

A Minecraft Iron Golem farm is quite haunting but incredibly useful. If you don't mind spawning these gentle giants to lead them straight to their demise, an Iron Golem farm will generate stacks of one of the most useful resources, and best of all, this process can even be automated.

One of the few downsides of the Minecraft Caves and Cliffs update, one of the most important to come to one of the best PC games, is that iron is now harder to find in the sandbox game than ever. However, Minecraft Iron Golems drop between three and five iron ingots when they die (read: "are brutally lured to their death"). You can either manually bring them to life or - for an automated farm - force them to generate using their simple spawn requirements, so you can create a never-ending supply of iron without ever having to pick up your diamond pickaxe.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 7:50 AM
     All Hogwarts Legacy spells to use in exploration and combat

Wondering which Hogwarts Legacy spells you'll be casting in the halls of the famous school? Spellcasting is of course one of the biggest draws of attending Hogwarts - that and getting into magical mischief - so which spells will we be able to use in Hogwarts legacy, and how will spellcasting and combat work?

In the first gameplay stream showcasing the open-world game, we got our first proper look at all of the Hogwarts Legacy common rooms, how to fast travel, and the game's UI - including how to access your spells. Since then, more spells have been announced, as well as how to harness, boost, and use them in combat. We know that there will be over 20 Hogwarts Legacy spells available to learn as you progress through your studies, with four, slottable, quick-access spells on your HUD.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy release date, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements

PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 9:01 AM
     Suicide Squad game story leaks are fake suggests ex Rocksteady dev

The recent Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League leaks include an image of the game's menus and alleged battle bass options, as well as details regarding the superhero game's story. The accuracy of these leaks, however, is unclear, as one developer, who previously worked at Rocksteady on the new Suicide Squad game itself, comments on details regarding the game's plot, suggesting they are fake.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:56 AM
     Genshin Impact Lantern Rite 3.4 event guide 2023

Looking for a Genshin Impact Lantern Rite event guide? Lantern Rite and all its festivities have returned in the 3.4 update. The Lantern Rite festival appeared for the first time in version 1.3, and is back again this year as part of The Exquisite Night Chimes event, with all-new challenges and rewards available.

Plenty of prizes are on offer for participating in the Lantern Rite event, including primogems, mora, and character ascension materials. There are four challenges available in Lantern Rite, which grant different rewards, and there are also daily login rewards over seven days to encourage you to participate in the merriment.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Tuesday, January 17, 2023 7:53 AM
     Overwatch 2 Lunar New Year 2023 release time, skins, and challenges

The Overwatch 2 Lunar New Year release time varies slightly each year in accordance with the lunar calendar, and there's not long to go until the Year of the Rabbit celebrations are due to take place in Blizzard's acclaimed hero shooter.

Coinciding with the tail end of the Battle for Olympus event, the Overwatch 2 Lunar New Year is the last event on Blizzard's roadmap prior to Overwatch 2 season 3. If you're partial to collecting rare and seasonal skins outside of the Overwatch 2 battle pass, this event typically offers some of the most unique and intricate looks for your favourite Overwatch 2 characters. Without further ado, here's everything we know about the Overwatch 2 Lunar New Year event, including the Year of the Rabbit challenges you can expect to complete in one of the best free PC games around.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, January 17, 2023 12:00 PM
    

According to the definitely legit authority of Dangerousroads(dot)Org (and maybe also the Guinness Book Of Records), the actual longest road on Earth is the Pan-American Highway, measuring 30,000km long, and spanning several different countries as it wends its way from the bottom of South America to top of Alaska. I can't even imagine how long it would take you to do a full journey across it all, but it will definitely take you longer than the two hours you'll spend in the company of Brainwash Gang's loosely connected anthology story game The Longest Road On Earth. But cor, what a lovely, wistful two hours those are all the same.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:49 AM
    

Sci-fi grand strategy Stellaris will take a step back from the stars and concentrate on pre-FTL civilisations with its upcoming First Contact story pack DLC. Paradox announced the DLC today after details, screenshots and a trailer leaked ahead of the reveal through SteamDB. YouTuber Aspec also uploaded a video detailing the leak and revealing the DLC's trailer, which has since been made private. You can watch the official trailer below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:49 AM
    

What's the purpose of creative tools such as Halo Infinite's Forge beta if you can't use them to stuff things from other, completely unrelated games into your timesink of choice? Well, Hinfinite map makers LudoHT and Its L0L0 have done exactly that, crafting a surprisingly authentic version of Mario Kart's DK Mountain track. It sounds like there'll be more tracks to slide your Mongoose around too, as they've also gone and made a Mario Kart race gametype for Halo Infinite.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:30 AM
    

We had a discussion in our Monday meeting that got louder than things normally do, because The Last Of Us TV show came up, and we found ourselves divided into two camps. Well, three. Camp one was excited for the TV show and camp two posited that there's no point making an adaptation of something if your adaptation is just the same thing. (The third camp was "eh, I might check it out" and watched the other two camps duking it out). I was in camp two. If you're adapting something, adapt! Make changes! Otherwise I might as well just consume the original thing again! The Last Of Us has already been released, what, three times?

This was made funnier by the fact that nobody on staff had seen the TV show, so we were just arguing about tweets we'd seen that describe the show, the worst way to conduct a discussion outside of e.g. scrawling insults on the side of Teslas and self-driving them into each other's front doors. But it got me to thinking about adaptations, because there have been loads of adaptations of things that aren't games into video games. What goes wrong in the other direction?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:11 AM
    

While Dan Douglas captures English culture in a Duke Nukem 3D level, another mapper has been diligently recreating corners of Scotland in Far Cry 5. Since 2019, YouTuber "Mojo Swoptops" has rebuilt a wide and weird range of Edinburgh sights inside Far Cry 5's level editor, from the big tourist landmarks like the castle and Forth Bridge to perfectly mundane places such as blocks of flats and nightclubs at chucking-out time. As an Edinburgh resident, it's great fun to see, and a very pleasing contrast to the gleaming reimagination seen in Forza Horizon 5.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, January 17, 2023 9:11 AM
    

HBO's TV adaptation of fungal post-apocalyptic funfest The Last Of Us debuted on streaming services on both sides of the Atlantic over the past few days, and now a follow-up trailer shows what's coming for the rest of the show's first season. It has plenty of cordyceps-infected baddies, gritty human drama, and Pedro Pascal being Pedro Pascal. You can watch the Weeks Ahead trailer below, and wonder where The Mandalorian's left his helmet again.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, January 17, 2023 7:19 AM
    

A leaked screenshot showing menus from the upcoming co-op supervillain 'em up Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League has revealed the game will feature a battle pass and a store. The image was originally posted to 4Chan, but made its way onto Reddit and Twitter. An unnamed development source has since confirmed to VGC that the Suicide Squad image is legit, and shows the menus in a recent test build of the third-person shooter.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, January 17, 2023 6:21 AM
    

Survival MMO The Day Before may have slipped out of its top spot on Steam's most wanted games list, but it's still the second most anticipated game on Valve's storefront. Up to now, devs Fntastic haven't shared unedited footage of the game in the lead up to its planned release on March 1st, but they say that's about to change with a showcase of features at some point in January. You can watch the most recent, very short clip of edited ray-traced footage from The Day Before from this month's CES show below.

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Twinfinite Tuesday, January 17, 2023 12:00 PM
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     You do what to summon your Persona?!

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     This place looks AMAZING!

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     Things aren't looking good for the slide mechanic.

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     Straight Whiscash homey.

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     More than just hacking and slashing.

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     These games are sure to bring hours of fun and nostalgia for all ages. Don't miss out on these must-play titles!

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     French exits.

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     Here's the best crosshairs to help you click those heads.

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     Who remembers Ash's heated rivalries with these ten trainers?

Siliconera Tuesday, January 17, 2023 11:30 AM
    

Fire Emblem Engage Developers Worried Alear 'Was Being Too Vulnerable'

A new, official interview with Fire Emblem Engage Director Tsutomu Tei and Kenta Nakanishi from the Entertainment Planning Development Department, Production Group 2 went over how Alear's development resulted in a bit of balancing. The goal was to make someone who would "resonate" with players. However, during development, the two noted they almost "overdid" it and made the character difficult to connect with. As such, they needed to adjust the protagonist to show growth and fragility.

As Nakanishi noted when discussing Alear's development, "We were worried that players would give up on the protagonist before they could get emotionally attached to them." Nintendo also stepped in and noted there could be connection issues.

Here are Fire Emblem Engage Director Tei's comments on Alear from the official interview.

That said, we had many twists and turns with Nintendo regarding the characterisation of Alear... When a protagonist is a royal, they are often associated with bravery, or thought to have a sense of mission to fight against fate and challenges, and I believe those are the traits that people generally associate with heroes. However, I thought such heroes are unlikely to resonate with people today.

Let's say someone tells you one day, out of nowhere, that your mission is to save the world. My guess is that your response wouldn't be like "OK! I'll do my best"... So, at the early stage of development, we had many moments where Alear fears the enemies and says unheroic things.

…Well… we overdid it and Nintendo pointed it out to us.

So, we decided to keep a good balance. We kept Alear's fragile side in the beginning but showed them gradually growing braver.

The protagonist – in other words, the actual player of the game – embarking on a journey is a classic storyline of a Fire Emblem title, but we knew we wanted to create a story that matches the modern world and made some adjustments.

Fire Emblem Engage will come to the Nintendo Switch on January 20, 2023.

The post Fire Emblem Engage Developers Intended to Make Alear Relatable appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, January 17, 2023 11:00 AM
    

Fire Emblem Engage Pandreo

The latest character trailer for Fire Emblem Engage introduced Pandreo, a Priest from Elyos' southeastern Kingdom of Solm. Pandreo is the retainer to Fogado, First Prince of the Kingdom and younger brother to Crown Princess Timerra. Pandreo is voiced in Japanese by Genki Okawa, who plays Alecdora Sandler in Black Clover, Gaap Goemon in Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun, and Tasuhiro Nome in B-Project.

https://twitter.com/FireEmblemJP/status/1614892213506543618

In Fire Emblem Engage Pandreo is described as "fun-loving" and is always thinking of the next feast or party to show up at. Despite this frivilous outward presentation, his piety and sincerity as a member of the clergy is genuine.

Pandreo's "party boy" energy is demonstrated in a clip of a conversation between him and Fogado.

https://twitter.com/FireEmblemJP/status/1614893523496767488

In the Fire Emblem Engage clip, Pandreo tries mightily to get his liege to celebrate a win more enthusiastically. This meets with limited success, as the "Waaaay!" cheer (a stereotypical party boy noise in anime) clashes with Fogado's personality.

https://twitter.com/FireEmblemJP/status/1614892954480676864

In combat, Pandreo begins Fire Emblem Engage as a High Priest, a class that hasn't been seen since the Super Famicom/SNES-era Thracia 776 and Genealogy of the Holy War. In those games it was an upgraded version of the ubiquitous Priest class. However, in Engage, the High Priest branches off from the new Martial Monk class. Like the Priest class, the High Priest supports and heals allies with magic, and typically uses staves as its main weapon type. Its lineage as part of the Martial Monk line lends it some capacity with Brawling skills (renamed to "Body Arts" in Engage).

Fire Emblem Engage launches on the Nintendo Switch on January 20, 2023.

The post Fire Emblem Engage's Pandreo is a Fun-Loving Priest appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:30 AM
    

genshin impact hu tao yelan 3.4

The dates for the second half of the Genshin Impact Version 3.4 banners -- which will feature Yelan and Hu Tao -- appeared. This information is technically not new, because HoYoVerse announced all of the five-star characters people can pull for when Version 3.4 comes out, but did reveal the four-stars.

Liyue characters dominate both banners. Aside from Hu Tao and Yelan (who will only be available for a limited time), you will get a higher chance of pulling Beidou, Ningguang, and Xingqiu. Hu Tao is a Pyro polearm user who can deal fire DMG with her Elemental Burst. She also gains more ATK the less HP she has. Meanwhile, Yelan is a Hydro bow user who works similar to Xingqiu. Her Elemental Burst deals Hydro DMG with every Normal Attack.

The signature weapons for both Hu Tao and Yelan will return in the Weapon Banner as well. You will be able to get the Staff of Homa or the Aqua Simulacra. Both of them boost HP as a passive ability, the sub-stats are Crit DMG. These stats make Staff of Homa and Aqua Simulacra great weapons for any character. So even if you do not have Hu Tao or Yelan, you can make use of them.

Genshin Impact is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. Version 3.4 of Genshin Impact will launch on January 18, 2023, but Hu Tao and Yelan will not appear until February. You will be able to pull for them between February 7-28, 2023.

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Siliconera Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:00 AM
    

Fire Emblem Heroes Characters

Fire Emblem Heroes will add some characters from Fire Emblem Engage to its roster, and Engage will return the favor in the form of gearFire Emblem Engage will feature the three Fire Emblem Heroes characters as "Bond Ring" items and weapons. The three characters to be featured are based on the characters Alfonse, Anna, and Sharena. They're known among Fire Emblem Heroes players as the "Askr Trio," as the three are associated with the Kingdom of Askr and the Order of Heroes, the player's organization in the game.

Players who purchase Fire Emblem Engage will be able to link their Heroes account data via their Nintendo account. Upon linking, they'll be able to claim a special item set containing the Fire Emblem Heroes characters gear. The gear takes the form of three Bond Rings and three weapons, each based on the Askr trio.

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In Fire Emblem Engage, Bond Rings are special rings that are similar to the in-game Emblem Rings, in that they channel the power of a Fire Emblem franchise character. However, unlike Emblem Rings, they don't actually summon the character themselves. Instead, Bond Rings typically enhance characters' stats or sometimes let the character equipping it use a skill. The three Bond Rings based on Fire Emblem Heroes characters are each based on one of the Askr Trio, and are part of the "Order of Heroes" series.

  • Alfonse S-Rank Bond Ring
  • Sharena S-Rank Bond Ring
  • Anna S-Rank Bond Ring

The weapons are also based on the exclusive weapons of the Askr Trio:

  • Alfonse's Fólkvangr sword
  • Anna's Nóatún axe
  • Sharena's Fensalir lance

According to the official site, the redemption process for the gear involves linking one's Nintendo account to their Fire Emblem Heroes account (if you haven't done so already), and then claiming a download code that can be redeemed via the Nintendo Switch eShop. The code activates the item pack DLC in Fire Emblem Engage, and also awards a bonus of five Orbs in Fire Emblem Heroes.

Fire Emblem Heroes is available on Android and iOS. Fire Emblem Engage launches worldwide on January 20, 2023 on the Nintendo Switch.

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Siliconera Tuesday, January 17, 2023 9:30 AM
    

Persona 5 Makoto Johanna Figure

Figure maker Amakuni opened pre-orders for a popular Persona 5 Makoto figure again. Previously sold out on its first run in 2019, the figure showcases Makoto Niijima and Johanna, her Persona. Now it's back and available via Hobby Japan's Online Shop. [Thanks, Hobby Watch!]

The reissue of the Amakuni Persona 5 Makoto figure features Makoto in her Phantom Thief outfit. As a member of the Phantom Thieves, she goes by the code name "Queen", and wears a spiked leather outfit reminiscent of motorcycle jumpsuits and bondage wear. She also wields the Persona Johanna, which takes the form of a large motorcycle. Makoto herself also fights with her bare fists, but uses a revolver for gun attacks.

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The 2023 reissue of the Amakuni Persona 5 Makoto figure comes with a few revisions compared with its 2019 run. It's the same size, standing at 18 centimeters tall (about 7.1" inches) and 26 centimeters long (about 10.3" inches). However, Johanna has been recolored. The 2019 edition was a shiny chrome, while the 2023 version has a more "brushed metal" finish, giving it a more silvery, bluish hue. The rear wheel's also gained an additional brake caliper assembly, and the visible machine parts of Johanna have been retouched to give them more definition. Similarly, Makoto's outfit has been retouched as well, to better distinguish the blue and black portions of her outfit. The plastic chocks that allow her feet to stand stably on a surface have been made transparent, as well.

The figure is open for pre-order in Japan at Hobby Japan's online store, with an estimated delivery window of March and April 2024. It'll cost 33,000 Yen (about $257 USD). Persona 5 Royal is available on the PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

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Siliconera Tuesday, January 17, 2023 9:00 AM
    

Review: Fire Emblem Engage Offers Fresh Challenges

I want a Fire Emblem game to make me think. Challenge me. Make me work with the units I'm given. Offer maps with interesting terrain or elements that force me to do things I might not want to do. Serve up a good cast of characters and unique elements to make it exciting, and give me the opportunity to keep growing and experimenting. Fortunately for not only me, but Switch owners at large, Fire Emblem Engage does all of these things.

1,000 years ago, a great war raged across Elyos, with the Divine Dragon Lumera and her allies facing the Fell Dragon Sombron. They managed to seal him away with the help of 12 Emblem Rings, each connected to a legendary hero. (That is, the protagonists of past Fire Emblem games.) This came at a great cost. Alear, the Divine Dragon's child, fell into a deep sleep. They awake just as the seal on Sombron is weakening, spurring the need to gather the 12 rings together again and find allies from other kingdoms to unite to face the menace.

Review: Fire Emblem Engage Offers Fresh Challenges

At the outset, it seems pretty straightforward! Visit the kingdoms of Firene, Brodia, Elusia, and Solm on a worldwide tour to collect the most useful pieces of jewelry ever and make friends along the way. However, there are a few twists to change things up. Some seem telegraphed, to varying degrees. If you're familiar with Fire Emblem as a series or picking up on certain clues, you'll see what's coming before it happens. Even so, I was sufficiently surprised by some events. The characters tend to be pretty well-rounded, though ones who aren't royalty are only explored during support conversations. (These go up to A-rank.) I especially appreciated how well it handles certain characters, as these conversations don't harp on about their appearances or likes. The game gradually builds upon its foundation, becoming move involved.

Likewise, the complexity of maps increases at a reasonable pace. The first three or four chapters serve to introduce basic gameplay concepts. As usual, the weapon triangle exists. Swords best axes, axes beat lances, and lances take down swords. Attacking wisely can keep enemies from following up, aiding allies. Bows, daggers, and tomes attack from a distance. I found punches can be especially effective against mages. Armored units and certain kinds of cavalry units are stronger than usual against physical attacks. A grid along the ground lets you see possible arrangements and movement options. The terrain might offer places that can provide increased or decreased avoidance opportunities, restore health each turn, or allow someone to use special features to hit groups of enemies with arrows or magic. Characters can have certain traits, with ones with "backup" being capable of following-up on attacks of allies nearby for a chain attack. Some maps involve environmental hazards that require a player to be aware of their positioning.

Review: Fire Emblem Engage Offers Fresh Challenges

Each chapter in Fire Emblem Engage features one major battle, though random fights on the world map can help build up experience or funds. These scale in difficulty at a faster pace than the chapter's, which can help provide additional feats to overcome and training opportunities. Also, if you're connected to the internet, they can be a great way to build up your armory with additional weapons or beneficial items for free. There are also Paralogue chapters that gradually unlock, with each one offering a way to recruit additional characters or improve the skill inheritance range of the Emblem Rings.

There are two kinds of Emblem Rings. The first are the story-based ones. A character with one equipped gets the benefits of the skills and weapons of that character, with increased Bond relationships offering more inheritance and weapon opportunities. When someone Engages, their appearance changes, they get access to new weapon proficiencies, and they can use special skills or once-per-battle abilities to aid allies or attack opponents. For example, someone with Byleth equipped can use a Goddess Dance that allows up to four adjacent allies to act again. People with Lyn equipped can use bows, summon four doubles, and use an Astra skill to attack four times. There are also more ordinary rings with a gacha-like randomization mechanic. The Bond Points you earn can let you randomly acquire more characters from the same series as their parent-ring and fuse them to make them stronger. Some of these rings even possess certain skills. Claude's Wind God, for example, adds +1 to an archer's range if their health is maxed out. Each character can equip three inherited skills at once, allowing for a rather interesting degree of customization.

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Part of what I loved about the Emblem Rings in Fire Emblem Engage is that using one doesn't transform the character into an overpowered hulk that can survive any attack or destroy any enemy. Rather, it provides access to new weapons and abilities that offer new tactical approaches. Sure, there are certain rings with an ability that can increase the survivability of that character for a turn or aid the army. But in general? It's about offering more options and enhancing a character. Especially since increasing the bond between an Emblem and an ally allows for skill inheritance for more interested and varied forces.

As for the Somniel? It's a hub that offers a socialization aspect and downtime for characters, but still serves to support your endeavors in battles. Everything comes back to ensuring your army is at its best. Taking part in the fitness exercises gives Alear a temporary stat buff. Eating at the cafe increases bonds and can offer a temporary bonuses. Making donations to kingdoms increases the yield from battles and your income from fights. The animals at the farm provide you with additional cafe ingredients, as does fishing. Taking care of Sommie gives you points needed to acquire or improve more ordinary Emblem rings. Building up Supports means better improvements among allies in the field or increased opportunities for skill inheritance with Emblems.

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Fire Emblem Engage also features activities that could carry someone well into the post-game. For example, the online activities like Outrealm and Relay Trials. Getting to cooperatively work with another player to complete a map offers an incentive to return and take on new challenges. Needing to constantly swap match codes is a bit frustrating, however. I appreciated the chance to create a custom map to try and torment other players, while also exploring to see if I'm strong enough to face other people. It's especially interesting, since your "defense" team members can't be used in your party when you go to challenge someone else. Being able to choose where units are placed would have been helpful there. Tempest Trials offers more and more maps as you progress through the game, with customizable difficulty and greater rewards that can improve characters or be used for forging when you succeed. I'd also say the chance to experiment with character classes, perhaps changing their default role to see how they'd serve in another job, could be interesting. Especially when you combine the skills you'd learn that way with additional Emblem Ring inheritances.

I'm sure this all sounds glowing, and that's because Fire Emblem Engage is a wonderful game. To be honest, most of the issues I have stem from comparing how some of its mechanics work compared to past entries. For example, the "villager" character here feels more limiting than in installments like Fire Emblem Awakening or Fates. When they join the cast, you can clearly see the skill that boosts their stat growth. However, you don't have the ability to immediately use a Second Seal to customize their class, so you're locked in to a specific role for a substantial time. Not to mention the Emblem Ring system means inheriting additional skills for this person can be more taxing. On the other hand, you get this ally very quickly, meaning you get plenty of time to shape their growth and development.

Review: Fire Emblem Engage Offers Fresh Challenges

The Emblem Ring system also means building up individuals in your army is a lot more work. Everyone starts with an innate skill. When they reach level five in an advanced class, they learn a second one. You can make them inherit skills from Emblem Rings, if they formed a close enough bond with the hero tied to it. However, some of the best skills cost at least 1,000 points to acquire. It's always been time-consuming to get your army just the way you want. I appreciate that, honestly! It makes me feel like I earned it. But the limited nature of the rings and time it takes to reach the level five bond to unlock inheritance from them turns it into quite a chore.

I also found the Support system in Fire Emblem Engage to be a little unfulfilling, especially after games like Fates and Three Houses offered S-rank conversations with deeper relationships. In some cases, I didn't sometimes didn't even feel like an A-rank relationship resulted in a major relationship shift. Like I'd expect those people to, at the very least, be best friends by that point. Their relationship is also only acknowledged during those conversations and via battle buffs, and nowhere else. There is romance present in Fire Emblem Engage, but it is limited to your avatar and certain characters.

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Fire Emblem Engage also suffers from the same sort of representation issues as, say, Genshin Impact. We get a region in-game that feels based on a real-world area. The royal family and some NPCs you'll encounter there are people of color. However, all four of their retainers and another person you'll recruit in the region are the pastiest folks you'll ever see! Even though, before meeting them, they all were camping or wandering in a sunny desert. It's a missed opportunity for a more interesting cast.

But when you think about it, only having those four issues after I've spent over 60 hours with Fire Emblem Engage isn't bad! In fact, I'd say it is a testament to how solid this strategy game is. Intelligent Systems and Nintendo really went above and beyond when tailoring this tactical timesink. The gameplay is sound, with elements that will challenge longtime players. The accessibility options are ample, so folks coming in from Fire Emblem: Three Houses can ease into a more typical Fire Emblem experience and not be intimidated by the nuances. Fire Emblem Engage is amazing and a wonderful way for Nintendo to kick off 2023.

Fire Emblem Engage will come to the Nintendo Switch on January 20, 2023.

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Siliconera Tuesday, January 17, 2023 8:30 AM
    

one piece gym

BragMen, a fitness gym based on the One Piece world, held its grand opening on January 13, 2023 in Japan. You can find it in Shibuya. For those who are unsure if getting jacked in this way is up their alley, the gym offers tours, as well as explains its various work-out programs. You can also apply for a trial training for 2,200 JPY ($17.20). [Thanks, Dengeki Online!]

There are several different programs you can undertake at Bragmen. The Deck Program puts you in a studio that looks like the deck of a pirate ship. You will then train in a group, with virtual One Piece characters guiding you along. The Pirate Functional Training is also a group activity, with more of a focus on equipment such as punching bags. Finally, there is One-on-One Training for more personal attention.

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The entry fee for the One Piece BragMen gym is 27,500 JPY ($215.10) for the Premium Crew and 13,200 JPY ($103.25) for all other membership plans. As for the monthly fee, Premium Crew has to pay 27,500 JPY. Here are the monthly fees (and hours) for each Crew:

  • All Crew: 22,880 JPY ($178.95)
  • Day Crew (6:30 AM - 6:00 PM on weekdays): 20,900 JPY ($163.45)
  • Morning Crew (6:30 AM - 12:00 PM on weekdays): 15,400 JPY ($120.45)
  • Night Crew (6:00 PM - 11:30 PM on weekdays): 17,600 JPY ($137.65)
  • Holiday Crew (8:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Saturday; 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sundays and holidays): 20,900 JPY ($163.45)

If you are part of the Premium Crew, then you can book as the Deck Program as many times as you want. Also, you can decide on a pirate name or nickname. The trainers (dressed like sailors) will then refer to you as such. Any plan other than the premium crew will allow you to book the Deck Program four times a month. Both Premium Crew and All Crew members can use the gym at all hours of the day every day of the week.

The BragMen One Piece gym is open for business in Shibuya, Japan.

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Siliconera Tuesday, January 17, 2023 8:00 AM
    

nijisanji vtuber debut

Between January 19-20, 2023, seven Nijisanji VTubers will hold their debut streams. They will all be part of the JP branch. It will be a relay, with each VTuber streaming for thirty minutes before the next one. Four VTubers will appear on the first day, and three will be on the second.

https://twitter.com/nijisanji_app/status/1614819982113734657

The debut schedule and Twitter accounts for the new Nijisanji VTubers are:

January 19, 2023

January 20, 2023

Three of them – Roco, Meruto, and Nozomi – were previous students of VTA. VTA, or Virtual Talent Academy, is Anycolor's training program for aspiring VTubers. You can no longer watch their videos on VTA, since the channel set them to private.

Speaking of VTuber debuts, auditions to join Nijisanji EN as a liver are still ongoing. You can submit your application here. You do not need to have an existing Live2D model, since Anycolor will provide one if it chooses you. So for your audition video, you can use your real face, an original character, or an existing model.

Seven new Nijisanji VTubers will debut on January 19 and 20, 2023.

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Siliconera Tuesday, January 17, 2023 7:30 AM
    

NetEase revealed the character models for the upcoming Bungo Stray Dogs collaboration in Identity V. This is the second batch of skins that you can get for your Survivors. The first group of collaboration skins focused on characters from the Armed Detective Agency. As for the second part, all of the characters are from the Port Mafia.

They will be available in the Bungo Stray Dogs Crossover II Essence. That means that these skins will likely appear in the next season. This is because there are no more pending Essences in the current Season 24.

The Bungo Stray Dogs Part II skins in Identity V are:

  • Chuya Nakahara: Prospector
  • Hirotsu Ryuro: Magician
  • Ichiyo Higuchi: Coordinator
  • Motojiro Kajii: Acrobat
  • Ryunosuke Akutagawa: Seer

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Prospector's Chuya skin will be an S-tier one. There will also be an accessory to change the visual effects of his magnets. A package will be available in the shop after the event goes live. It will be exclusive to Echoes (paid currency).

In Bungo Stray Dogs, the Port Mafia is a criminal organization that started out as antagonists. Due to other threats, though, the Port Mafia often teams up with the Armed Detective Agency in conflicts. It is unknown why more prominent members like Kyoka or Mori are not on this list. But it might have similar reasons to the controversy surrounding the Kunikida and Yosano skins in China.

Identity V is readily available on mobile devices, and the Bungo Stray Dogs Part II skins are coming soon. Season 24 will end on February 2, 2023.

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Siliconera Tuesday, January 17, 2023 7:00 AM
    

kurosaki yu-gi-oh duel links raidraptor

Shun Kurosaki, or Shay Obsidian in the English version of Yu-Gi-Oh Arc-V, will appear in Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links. Raidraptor - Blade Burner Falcon (UR) and Raidraptor - Vanishing Lanius (SR) will be prizes that you can obtain when you win Duels. You will have from January 18-26, 2023 to get these cards.

After the debut event for Kurosaki in Yu-Gi-Oh Arc-V, you will likely be able to obtain the two Raidraptor cards through normal means. The Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links Twitter account did not state that the cards are limited in any way. Kurosaki's play style with his Raidraptors involve swarming the field with Level 3 and 4 Monsters. Then, you can Xyz Summon his Raidraptors. However, due to the limitations of what cards are available in Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links, Kurosaki players may have to compromise until Konami adds all of the necessary Raidraptor supports.

The Japanese Twitter account for Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links posted a comment from Kurosaki's voice actor. In the original anime, Yamato Kinjo voices Kurosaki. Yamato expresses his joy and gratitude for the chance to play Kurosaki again. He welcomes any challenge, whether it be a bullet or a punch to the stomach. This is a reference to a memetic scene in which, during Kurosaki's proper introduction episode, his friend Yuto punches him in the stomach and knocks him out. Yamato then states that he is prepared to face said challenges with his wings of rebellion. This is another reference to Kurosaki's more memorable lines.

Kurosaki will appear in Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links from January 18, 2023. Players will have until January 26, 2023 to get the UR and SR Raidraptor cards for free. Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links is readily available on mobile devices.

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Siliconera Tuesday, January 17, 2023 6:00 AM
    

rokudou no onna-tachi anime

Satelight will adapt Rokudou no Onna-tachi into an anime series. It will start airing from April 2023. Rokudou no Onna-tachi was a manga that ran in Weekly Shonen Champion. There is also a cast list for the main characters. [Thanks, ryokutya2089!]

Rokudou no Onna-tachi ran from 2016 to 2021. It follows Tousuke Rokudou, who is desperate to live a normal and peaceful life, but the delinquents at his school (basically the majority of his classmates) bully him. One day, a package from his dead grandfather arrives for him, and it contains a scroll that will help him to fight off evil. It ends up making him popular with delinquent girls instead, who protect him from the bullies. In terms of the genre, Rokudou no Onna-tachi will be a romantic comedy harem anime.

The main cast consists of:

  • Ranna: Sumire Uesaka (Kirov in Azur Lane)
  • Rokudou: Gen Sato (Chrome in Dr. Stone)
  • Osanada: Naomi Ozora (Hana in Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out)
  • Himeno: Yuki Yomichi (Serene in Mother of the Goddess' Dormitory)
  • Tsubaki: Misato Matsuoka (Mizusaki in Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken)
  • Mizue: Hitomi Sekine (Mano in The Idolm@ster Shiny Colors)
  • Iinuma: Haruki Ishiya (Sebek in Twisted Wonderland)

The Rokudou no Onna-tachi anime will start airing in Japan in April 2023. There is no information on whether or not it will appear on Western streaming services as of yet.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, January 17, 2023 9:00 AM
     Wo Long Fallen Dynasty Preview 1Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is the newest game from Team Ninja, which has been exclusively making Souls-likes since Nioh garnered acclaim. For multiple reasons, the game doesn't appear that it's going to be anywhere near the ungodly painfest that Nioh 2 was, but that doesn't mean it's gonna be easy either. For the purposes of this preview, I'm allowed to detail Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty's first two levels. The first of these is a tutorial, mind you. The game begins with a staggeringly detailed character creator. This is great, since the game's helmets seem to very much favor showing your character's face. The tutorial level, as you'd expect, is mostly gentle — at least by Team Ninja standards. You almost exclusively fight humanoid enemies and the game's concepts are introduced. Gameplay-wise, it very clearly takes some pages out of the Sekiro notebook and combines them with Nioh. But the game seems way less annoying than t...

Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, January 17, 2023 11:44 AM
     A new era of Warhammer is upon us, and the Beasts of Chaos are ready to take center stage. The savage creatures have been given a new lease on life with a range of miniatures that capture their wild and untamed nature. The models feature intricate details and dynamic poses, allowing players to create an army that is as unique as it is powerful. With the Beasts of Chaos now unleashed, the world of Warhammer is sure to become even more exciting.

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, January 17, 2023 6:54 AM
     We don't know when we'll get the next BioShock title, but the upcoming game Atomic Heart from Mundfish may as well be its spiritual sequel. Thanks to GameSpot, we have over 10 minutes of gameplay for Atomic Heart, and it has players diving through an alternate-universe Soviet Russia going up against a robot uprising. Watch […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, January 17, 2023 6:36 AM
     A lot of people were excited for Rocksteady's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League when it was announced, but so far, reveals have been kept at a minimum. Thanks to an alleged leak though, some fans have figured out the reason for the delay. According to a leaked image from 4chan (via @EvanFilarca) Suicide Squad: […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, January 17, 2023 6:23 AM
     PlayStation has always had the upper hand when it comes to exclusives, and with the year just starting, we have a new trailer showcasing all the games coming to the platform this 2023. Watch this: From innovative indies to cutting-edge blockbusters, check out the most exciting games set to land on PS5 and PS4 in […]

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