Kotaku Friday, January 20, 2023 6:35 PM  This week, all at once, a perfect storm of deals, discounts, and sales has hit the Nintendo Switch eShop. Batten down the hatches, open up your wallets, and check out some of these limited-time deals, including massive savings on numerous Lego titles, Mortal Kombat games, and hits from Capcom, Ubisoft, and Bandai… |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, January 20, 2023 5:37 PM  Samsung's Odyssey G4 gaming monitor is a great option for competitive gaming, with an IPS panel, 240Hz refresh rate and comfortable 25-inch screen size. The monitor normally costs around £243, but today it's down to £199 at Amazon UK. |
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Siliconera Friday, January 20, 2023 11:00 PM
Marvel's Avengers will stop getting new content after its Update 2.8 patch, which will go live on March 31, 2023. The game will also no longer have official support after September 30, 2023. That does not mean that the game will be unavailable though. You will still be able to play in both single-player and multiplayer modes. Winter Soldier Hero and Cloning Lab Omega-Level Threat, which appeared in Update 2.7, are the last two pieces of new content. After Update 2.8, you will no longer be able to purchase Credits. Any leftover Credits you have will turn into in-game resources. For example, if you have between 1-999 Credits, you will get 17 DNA keys, 1667 polychorons, and more. You can check the table here to see how many resources you will get depending on your Credits:
From March 31, 2023, all of the game's Marketplace, Challenge Card, and Shipment items will be free for all players. These are mostly cosmetic content, such as outfits and emotes. Though the development support announcement states that Marvel's Avengers will be playable after September 30, 2023, it does not guarantee that you will be able to do so forever. You can also reinstall it after that date so long as you bought it before September 30, 2023 Marvel's Avengers updates will stop after March 31, 2023, and the game will stop getting official support on September 30, 2023. You will still be able to play it afterwards. Marvel's Avengers is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The post Marvel's Avengers Updates and Support Stop After 2.8 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 20, 2023 10:00 PM
Figure maker Threezero announced a new variant figure based on the Ultraman Suit concept is in development. Called FigZero Ultraman Suit Tiga Power Type, it's based on the Ultraman Suit Tiga, which appears Ultraman Suit Another Universe. [Thanks, Dengeki Hobby!] Ultraman Suit Tiga Power Type is a variant of Ultraman Suit Tiga, which stars in Ultraman Suit Another Universe. A "photo novel" series published in Hobby Japan mangazine, Ultraman Suit Another Universe is a spin-off of the 2011 Ultraman manga. Another Universe features new and alternative designs for various Ultraman Suit characters, including one based on the classic Ultraman Tiga series. Like its namesake, Ultraman Suit Tiga can change "types", altering its shape, color, and equipment to suit various threats. [gallery columns="1" size="medium" link="file" ids="947859"] Power Type maximizes the physical power output of the Tiga suit. It sports adopts a red and silver color scheme, and wears heavy gauntlets on its arms for additional striking power. Ultraman suit Another Universe is based on the 2011 Ultraman manga, which imagines a new generation of "Ultramen" made up of individuals who don suits of powered armor to fight aliens. The manga was adapted into an animated series in 2019 that streamed on Netflix. The new Threezero FigZero Ultraman Suit Tiga Power Type is in development. Threezero also sells a FigZero version of the standard Ultraman Suit Tiga. The 2019 Ultraman animated series will air its third and final season on Netflix. The post Threezero Announces Ultraman Suit Tiga Power Type Figure appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 20, 2023 9:00 PM
A Hug You series of Pokemon dolls will appear in the Pokemon Center from January 28, 2023. These plushes act as an upper back cushion, and their long arms will dangle over your shoulders. This gives off the impressing that you are sitting in your Pokemon's lap, or that they are hugging you from behind. These are only available in the Japanese Pokemon Center store. While the Hug You Pokemon dolls will appear in physical locations from January 28, 2023, online shoppers can get them early. They will be in the online shop from January 26, 2023. There are four variations of Pokemon that you can have embracing you. You can choose Deoxys (Defense Form), Zangoose, Bewear, and Zeraora. All of them cost 7150 JPY each, which is around $55.65. [gallery columns="4" ids="947883,947882,947879,947881,947877,947880,947876,947878" link="file"] Though the Pokemon Center does not offer international shipping, it does have an Amazon store. So through Amazon, it may be possible for overseas customers to purchase the Hug You Pokemon dolls. None of these Pokemon are ones new to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). In fact, the only Pokemon that you can get in Paldea so far is Zangoose. The Hug You Pokemon dolls will appear online from January 26, 2023. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the latest entry in the Pokemon series, is available on the Nintendo Switch. The post These Pokemon Dolls Hug You in Your Chair appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 20, 2023 8:00 PM
As of January 2023, there are a million copies of the Bocchi the Rock manga in circulation. This number does not include digital copies and is for the entire series. So far there are five volumes, along with a comic anthology. Due to its success, there will be a second major reprint of all five volumes. [Thanks, Manga Mogura RE!] There have been multiple reprints so far for the Bocchi the Rock manga, even prior to the second major one that will happen soon. The first three volumes have had around ten each, with Volume 1 at eighteen reprints. The comic anthology has had seven. Bocchi the Rock, which runs in Manga Time Kirara Max, is not the first major success from the magazine. Other Kirara comics that have surpassed a million copies sold include Yuru Camp, Is the Order a Rabbit?, and K-On!. https://twitter.com/mangatimekirara/status/1616398447556591623?s=20&t=xUf_oMaf-Wtg2RrXjerE3A Bocchi the Rock is a 4-koma manga series. Aki Hamaji both writes and illustrates it. It follows the story of Hitori Goto, who is an anxious and socially awkward girl who wishes to become a rock musician and make friends. She joins the Kessoku Band after Nijika Ijichi invites her to do so. The genre is comedy and slice of life, and the anime series for it ran from October to December 2022. Bocchi the Rock will get a second major reprint in Japan. The anime is available on Crunchyroll. The post Over a Million Copies of Bocchi the Rock in Circulation appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 20, 2023 7:45 PM
Like any MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV has a plethora of servers for players to choose from. If you're a new player, you might be wondering what server is best in starting your journey. Well, thankfully there are a lot of answers to that question, with no real wrong answer. Below we've outlined what the "best" Final Fantasy XIV server is, according to your needs. Along with outlining how to travel between servers and Data Centers. Each Data Center has its own scene, for the most part. Those looking for more character-focused interactions would be welcome on Crystal, whereas Aether and Primal favor players who are more focused on raiding. In relation to the European and Japanese Data Centers, it'd be working taking a look to see what each Data Center effectively "specializes" in. That said, the specific Final Fantasy XIV server isn't as important as the Data Center. This is because Square Enix implemented cross Data Center travel. You might be wondering what this means, well it's actually fairly simple. Players can interact with one another across Data Centers, with the only current limitation being between regions. For example, players on the North American Data Centers cannot travel to the European or Japanese Data Centers, and vice versa. Cross Data Center travel is done at the character select screen by right clicking or selecting your character's name. You can see the menu you need to access in the screenshot below.
However, there are some things to keep in mind when selecting a server. This includes home ownership and Free Companies. You cannot own an apartment or house outside of your home server in Final Fantasy XIV. You also cannot join Free Companies located on your home server. Your home server is where you created that character, and where these limitations will stick. So, if you made a character on the Primal Data Center on the Ultros server, you wouldn't be able to own a house or apartment outside of that specific server. This can be a little frustrating if you're looking to join any server on the Crystal North American Data Center. This is because it is usually almost always locked. Sometimes the server opens up, but very rarely. That said, Crystal isn't the only Data Center that has character creation limitations. You can check an up to date list of servers and if you can make a new character on them here. Cross server travel is a lot more simple, thankfully. Just go to Ul'dah, Limsa Lominsa, or Gridania, select the main aetheryte there and then select what server you'd like to jump into. Ultimately, where you create your character is up to you. If you're choosing to play with friends that have an established Free Company, then it's best to check what Data Center and server they're on before you jump into Final Fantasy XIV. If you don't really care either way, just make sure to make a character on whatever regional Data Center you want to interact with. You can, of course, always pay for a Data Center and server transfer. But with the cross data center travel option now available, there isn't a need for it like there used to be. So it's worth weighing out the options before you decide to spend $15 on a potential transfer, which can be done multiple times. Do keep in mind that occasionally Final Fantasy XIV does incentivize players to make characters on new or underpopulated servers. Doing so and leveling up your character will net you a hefty amount of gil, which can be great for people that are entirely new to the game. And if you're like me and aren't interested in home ownership, you can always make your character on any server and feel it out from there. Final Fantasy XIV is available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. The post Best Final Fantasy XIV Server to Play On appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 20, 2023 7:15 PM
Fire Emblem Engage offers players a wide variety of notable Fire Emblem heroes to add to their roster, including the leaders of the three major factions in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. That said, getting access to them isn't as simple as just progressing through the story. The first step to obtaining the Fire Emblem: Three Houses bracelet in Fire Emblem Engage is to obtain Expansion Pass DLC. This can be purchased through the Nintendo eShop. However, this doesn't mean that you'll get access to Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude. Players will need to advance to Chapter 4: A Land in Bloom and beat it. Once this is done, head to The Somniel. When you do, you should get a message that the bracelet has been found. Visit Lookout Ridge. You can fast travel to this location through your map. An event will kick off and Vander will tell you that a bracelet had been discovered in Firene. Alear will then examine the bracelet and summon the Emblem of Rivals. After you've done this, you've officially obtained the Three Houses bracelet in Fire Emblem: Engage. This gives you access to Eldegard, Dimitri, and Claude. However, obtaining the Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass DLC will grant players access to more than just the Three Houses characters. Players will also have access to Tiki, with more characters on the way. Fire Emblem Engage and Fire Emblem: Three Houses are available for the Switch. The post When Do You Unlock the Fire Emblem Engage Three Houses Bracelet? appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 20, 2023 6:00 PM
A new Blu-ray for Cowboy Bebop is going on sale for the series' 25th Anniversary. The legendary 1998 anime series will get a touch-up for the physical Cowboy Bebop 25th Anniversary Blu-ray set. Pre-orders for the sets opened on Amazon and Right Stuf. [Thanks, Wario64!] The new Cowboy Bebop Blu-ray sets include a 25th Anniversary Limited Edition and a Special Edition. Both editions have five discs and identical bonus content. However, the Limited Edition, which costs $84.98, includes 5 metal art cards that can be swapped to change the front cover of the included collector's box. The Special Edition costs $64.98. Both sets ship on April 4, 2023. As for the bonus content, the sets include the following, spread out across the five discs. Some of the listed bonus content was also included in the existing Cowboy Bebop Complete Series Blu-ray edition. The new items include Dinner Aboard the Bebop, a new 25-year retrospective feature, and an interview with Koichi Yamadera from the 20th anniversary.
The Cowboy Bebop 25th Anniversary Blu-ray set is available to pre-order. The series is also available to stream on Netflix, which hosts a single-season live-action adaptation. The post Cowboy Bebop 25th Anniversary Blu-ray Pre-orders Open appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 20, 2023 5:00 PM
A new action figure based on JoJo's Bizarre Adventure depicts iconic hero Jotaro Kujo in a difficult situation. Created by Medicos Entertainment as part of its Super Action Statue series, the new JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Jotaro Kujo figure can recreate key moments from the story. [Thanks, Comic Natalie!] The Medicos Super Action Statue Stone Ocean Jotaro figure shows off Jotaro Kujo, star of Stardust Crusaders and a recurring character throughout the series. He's dressed in the outfit he wore during the Stone Ocean saga. This includes snakeskin print pants and boots, a long purple coat with a high collar and sleeves decorated with a "JoJo" pattern, and Jotaro's trademark cap, which seems to blend into his hair. Editor's Note: There are spoilers regarding Jotaro's appearance in Stone Ocean in the figure description below.[gallery size="medium" ids="947711,947712,947713,947714,947715,947716" orderby="rand" link="file"] This Jotaro figure also comes with several accessories, including a set of Stand Hands. The Stand hands represent the spectral arms of Jotaro's Stand, Star Platinum throwing punches. The Stand Hands also have transparent mounting arms to make them look like they're punching out of thin air. Finally, extra head parts depict Jotaro losing a pair of Discs out of his face. The accessories reference a moment from Stone Ocean where a villain's Stand power is used on Jotaro. The Stand power is able to extract a person's memories, and even their Stand, by seemingly "ejecting" them from their body in the form of a CD-like Disc object. The Super Action Statue JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Jotaro figure is available for pre-order via Medicos Entertainment's online store. It costs 8,800 Yen (about $67 USD), and will ship in September 2023. The anime adaptation of Stone Ocean airs on Netflix. The post JJBA Jotaro Figure Wears His Stone Ocean Clothes appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, January 20, 2023 8:00 PM  Every PC gamer with a modern Nvidia GPU needs to know how to use Nvidia Reflex to reduce latency in games that support the feature. Responsive gameplay is a must for competitive play, and Nvidia Reflex goes beyond just framerates to improve the experience. It's also widely available in today's popular games including Valorant, Apex Legends, Fortnite, Call of Duty, Dota 2, Escape from Tarkov. In this guide, we'll cover what Nvidia Reflex is, what's required to use it, how to easily turn it on, and what games support it. What is Nvidia Reflex? Rendering games requires a lot of back-and-forth communication between the CPU, GPU, DRAM, and even the storage. Eliminating bottlenecks everywhere possible is paramount to improving in-game responsiveness and getting the most out of the hardware. The underlying function of Nvidia Reflex is to efficiently reduce render queue delay between the CPU and the GPU as frames are prepared. This in turn allows the PC to sample mouse ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, January 20, 2023 7:20 PM  A few days ago, Sega dropped a brief new trailer for the upcoming Like a Dragon: Ishin remake that depicted protagonist Sakamoto Ryoma's life outside of fighting. Specifically, it showed Sakamoto farming crops, cooking meals, and performing other laid-back tasks. Of course, diehard Like a Dragon fans know that these games typically feature much more involved and extravagant side activities alongside the more mundane ones. Naturally, Like a Dragon: Ishin serves as no exception, and Sega has already uploaded another trailer showing these goofy minigames in action. Even though Like a Dragon: Ishin serves as a spinoff of the mainline entries, it still makes sure to include several series-staple minigames. These include fishing as well as the series' cornucopia of gambling games. Many longtime fans will no doubt feel especially eager to try out the game's karaoke songs in all of their cheesy, over-the-top glory. Notably, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has already revealed th... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, January 20, 2023 6:00 PM  Since God of War (2018), gathering and crafting resources has become a vital mechanic in the franchise. The sequel, God of War: Ragnarok, requires even more from players to experience Kratos in all of his glory. One of the critical items is the Asgardian Ingot. Here's how you can get Asgardian Ingots in God of War: Ragnarok. How to obtain Asgardian Ingots in God of War Ragnarok Image via Sony Entertainment Asgardian Ingots are essential in the late-game stages of God of War: Ragnarok. You can only acquire these ingots after the halfway point in the game. Once you've passed that marker, you now have to look around for chests to have a chance of looting the Asgardian Ingot. However, these are the only chests that will have the Asgardian Ingot: Red Chests Legendary Chests Yggdrasil Rifts You must thoroughly explore the area to find these chests, as they are hard to find and may hide in plain sight. The best way to start searching for Asgardian Ingots is during the quest, Ani... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, January 20, 2023 6:00 PM  The Sims 4 is free to play, and more simmers have hopped aboard. If you are a Builder on The Sims 4 or are starting to explore building more in the game, it is almost imperative that you learn all the cheats made for it. Without cheats, the existing options and functionality can be very restricting. Here we have listed all of the best Sims 4 cheats for building to help begin or improve your building experience in the game. Take advantage of these cheats to create all the creative builds possible in Sims 4 that know no bounds. All the best Sims 4 cheats for building Image via Maxis We've listed all the best Sims 4 cheats for building below for your quick reference, with their cheat codes and what each of them does when in Build Mode. Cheat Code Function bb.moveobjects on Allows you to move and place objects anywhere without the restriction that the grid typically gives you in the game. FreeRealEstate On Lets you acquire any residential house or lot in the game regardless... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, January 20, 2023 5:36 PM  Renowned developer FromSoftware had a major surprise in store for longtime fans during The Game Awards last month. The studio unveiled an impressive cinematic trailer for Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, the newest entry in the long-running mecha series. Considering Armored Core had not seen a new installment since 2013 up until this point, the announcement justifiably left fans more than a little excited. Additionally, the announcement serves as a refreshing break from the constant Souls games and other similar titles that FromSoftware has put out over the past decade. And now, fans will have more reason to look forward to the release of Armored Core VI, as a hefty showcase for the game will air next month. As spotted and translated by a user on Reddit, the Armored Core VI showcase will last a full hour, running from 4 PM until 5 PM PT on February 3. Not much else has surfaced regarding this showcase, except that Yasunori Ogura, the producer and promotional marketer for the ... |
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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, January 20, 2023 6:22 PM Players will be able to carry over their progress to a new save and playthrough, The post The Callisto Protocol Gets New Game Plus Mode appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |