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Kotaku Wednesday, January 25, 2023 1:56 PM
    

Yesterday, the news dropped that Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland had not only been dropped from the hit TV show by Adult Swim, but also that he was resigning from High on Life studio Squanch Games, which he co-founded. This all comes as Roiland faces two felony domestic abuse charges from 2020. Instead of…

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Kotaku Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:40 PM
    

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Kotaku Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:30 PM
    

Forspoken, the latest action-RPG from Square Enix, is out now. The game has more than a few polarizing elements, one of which is the seemingly endless nightmare of back and forth in-game banter that might very well chase you away from what seems to be a passable open-world action experience at best. But if you're…

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Kotaku Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:15 PM
    

Have you heard of The Day Before? It's an upcoming zombie-themed survival horror MMO with strong The Last of Us vibes. You might just have had it on your Steam wishlist, as it consistently ranked highest among wishlisted games, outpacing titles such as Bethesda's Starfield and falling just behind Hogwarts Legacy.…

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Kotaku Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:10 PM
    

Angela "Mercy" Ziegler has long been one of Overwatch 2's most iconic heroes, and after years of being the scapegoat for when things go wrong in a match, the players who main this airborne healer are sick and tired of your shit. Mercy is the caretaker of the heroes of Overwatch, and as she flies over a battlefield,…

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Kotaku Wednesday, January 25, 2023 11:05 AM
    

Warner Bros.' big Harry Potter game is just around the corner and it's continuing to sound very weird in some very specific ways. According to a new developer interview, Hogwarts Legacy won't judge you if you want to go do some crimes, whether that's blowing people up or going full Voldemort and deploying a bevy of…

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Kotaku Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:40 AM
    

Justin Roiland is leaving Squanch Games just a month after comedic shooter High on Life became 2022's most popular Xbox Game Pass launch. The studio co-founder who voices many of High on Life's characters is currently facing two felony domestic abuse charges from 2020.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 1:59 PM
     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 Wednesday, January 25, 2023 1:30 PM
     Steam has a new most-expensive game, and the creator says don't buy it

Gaming platform Steam is filled with wacky, wonderful, and sometimes woeful releases. With hundreds, if not thousands, of new games being released every day it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd; a stellar Steam game either needs a hook, great visuals, or some left-field marketing. So, what if someone made their game the newest, most expensive title on the platform, but also says you shouldn't buy it?

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Steam FAQ, Steam family sharing, Steam in-home streaming

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 1:02 PM
     Dreamlight Valley Encanto update includes Mirabel and Olaf

A Dreamlight Valley Encanto update has been announced as the first part of the 2023 roadmap for the Disney game, bringing the lovable Mirabel Madrigal to the valley. However, in an unexpected twist, Gameloft has hinted that she'll be joined by none other than Frozen's adorable sentient snowman Olaf, who will be reunited with his old friend Anna and Elsa.

The next Dreamlight Valley update is just around the corner as Gameloft continues with their regular content updates to the early access game - and one of the best PC games of 2022. The developer knows how to keep its fans hooked by adding new Dreamlight Valley characters every couple of months, but it had been a bit quiet since the ability to unlock Stitch was added to the Disney game. Finally, an entire Dreamlight Valley 2023 roadmap for the first half of the year has been revealed, so here's what we know about the arrival of the family Madrigal's iconic Mirabel, and the chilly little snowman Olaf.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Disney games, What's the next Dreamlight Valley update?, Disney Dreamlight Valley guide

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:52 PM
     Snatch Star Wars Jedi Survivor for free with AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs

Every CPU in the AMD Ryzen 7000 series is more than capable of fulfilling the needs of the latest PC games and more, making them great options if you're looking to upgrade your PC's processing power. While more performance is always welcome, every Zen 4 chip now comes bundled with a free copy of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which should help showcase what these processors are capable of.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7000 CPUs - everything we know, RDNA 3 GPUs - everything we know, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:26 PM
     All Dead Space Node locations

Looking for Dead Space Power Node locations? These uncommon items are usually found in blue wall lockers scattered across the Ishimura and - as in the original Dead Space - bought from the Store for 10,000 credits.

They are used to buy Dead Space armor upgrades, weapon upgrades, equipment, and to unlock doors that contain important items like ammo, supplies, credits, and medical packs. You can upgrade equipment using Power Nodes at a bench, placing the nodes in slots on your weapon or suit to unlock skill trees or increase the performance of the equipment.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best horror games on PC, The best space games on PC, Dead Space system requirements

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:24 PM
     Disney Dreamlight Valley updates for 2023 is easily the best yet

When you wish upon a star, Disney Dreamlight Valley updates a plenty there are - you can see why I don't write music, huh? Either way, Gameloft has revealed its 2023 roadmap for the cosy life game, and some fan favourites will be joining the existing Disney Dreamlight Valley roster.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Disney games, What's the next Dreamlight Valley update?, Disney Dreamlight Valley guide

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:26 PM
     The best PC games 2023

What are the best PC games available today? From triple-A world-beaters like GTA V to enchanting indie releases such as Rocket League, these classics are the biggest games across Steam, Epic Games Store and more.

Finding the top PC games is no easy task. There are, you may have noticed, quite a lot of them. From the 50,000 plus Steam games to… all those other platforms you love so much, there has never been more choice available to the discerning PC gamer.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 11:53 AM
     What is the next Dreamlight Valley update release date?

Want to know the next Disney Dreamlight Valley update release date and who's coming with it? Dreamlight Valley updates add new characters and quests to the life sim, and we already know there's a lot of room for new faces to be added. Fans on social media have been requesting the likes of Cinderella, Belle, and Stitch - and with a certain blue alien having crash-landed in the valley last year, we know Gameloft are listening.

Despite being in early access, the Disney game cemented itself as one of the best PC games of 2022, with regular content updates, a vibrant community, and speedy and regular patches when bugs are found. We've now had two large content updates since the game launched just a few months ago. With "an almost unlimited source" of classic characters to choose from, there's no sign of these updates slowing down yet.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Disney games, What's the next Dreamlight Valley update?, Disney Dreamlight Valley guide

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:33 PM
     The Sims 4 and other EA games return to Steam Deck thanks to Valve

General Steam Deck compatibility with some EA games has been spotty in recent weeks, with Origin's replacement launcher throwing a spanner in the works. Fortunately, Valve is working diligently to make sure proprietary launchers remain compatible with the gaming PC, and now The Sims 4 and more are finally playable again.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 11:10 AM
     Genshin Impact 3.5 release date speculation, new events, and banners

Looking forward to the Genshin Impact 3.5 release date? While the 3.4 update is currently underway, there's plenty to look forward to in 3.5. If the latest leaked banners reruns are anything to go by, it appears players may finally see a long-awaited character making their return.

The devs have confirmed two Genshin Impact new characters coming to the free PC game: Dehya and Mika. Dehya has been teased since 3.0 with the introduction of Sumeru, and Mika is a brand new Cryo character that could synergise well with the best characters on our Genshin Impact tier list. Here's everything we know about the Genshin Impact 3.5 release date so far.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 11:11 AM
     The best Genshin Impact Mika build

Creating the best Genshin Impact Mika build is a surprisingly easy task as his abilities make him the perfect candidate as a physical DPS support character. We've seen four-star characters like this in the past like Gorou and Faruzan - these characters were designed to fight alongside their five-star counterparts.

While Mika was unveiled ahead of the 3.4 update on the Genshin Impact Twitter account, it didn't take long for datamined leaks to reveal the Mika banner and abilities. If Mika is paired with the five-star DPS character we believe is coming back to the free PC game in a banner rerun, he could become essential in some parties. Here's everything you need to know to create the Genshin Impact best Mika support build.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 10:30 AM
     Half-Life 2 Episode One VR gameplay makes the gravity gun fun

The gravity gun in Half-Life 2 has always been a sticking point for me. One of the strongest gimmicks in the Valve and Steam FPS game, it adds an imaginative twist to Gordon Freeman's standard shooting and killing. But in the later levels especially, it feels a bit cumbersome. Without your full weapon arsenal, combat gets a little repetitive. Thank the benefactors, then, for the upcoming Half-Life 2 Episode One VR port, which judging by its new gameplay footage, makes the zero point energy field manipulator look more fun than ever.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 10:19 AM
     Is Harry Potter in Hogwarts Legacy?

Is Harry Potter in Hogwarts Legacy is a question on all our minds. After all, The Boy Who Lived is why we Muggles even know about the magical School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, as Hogwarts itself was introduced to us through his own eyes all the way back in 1997 (feel old, yet?). And let's not forget the incredible Harry Potter games from the early noughties and their hilarious, clunky graphics, which will never be forgotten. All of this, of course, leads us to wonder whether our favourite bespectacled wizard will join us at Hogwarts this time around.

As it's not just Harry, what about his now famous friends Ron and Hermione? Perhaps even Hagrid? Will they appear as playable Hogwarts Legacy characters or NPCs in the long-awaited spinoff that has the potential to be one of the best PC games this year? Can we expect to meet an entirely new ensemble of wand-wielding witches and wizards in the Hogwarts Legacy commons rooms, classrooms and halls?

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 10:52 AM
     WoW Dragonflight patch 10.0.5's best nerf shuts up an annoying NPC

Of all the WoW Dragonflight patch 10.0.5 updates, sometimes tiny quality of life changes are the ones that sate MMORPG fans the most. In this instance, it's a change to one of World of Warcraft's many NPC's voicelines, which goes on, and on, and on about just how worthy he is.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: WoW Dragonflight tier list, The best WoW addons, WoW Dragonflight review

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:42 AM
     The best Genshin Impact Dehya build

Looking for the best Genshin Impact Dehya build? This five-star Pyro user wields a deadly claymore and although we don't know much about Dehya, we've put together an idea of the best weapons and artifacts for this upcoming character.

Dehya was first introduced in the 3.0 update in Genshin Impact, but should hopefully be playable and appear on the next Genshin Impact banner in the upcoming update. It's still very early days for Dehya's final abilities and best kit, with rumours her abilities will change before her release.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:42 AM
     Best multiplayer games on PC 2023

So you want to know about the best multiplayer games? Intricate gameplay and glistening visuals only go so far; it's humans that provide the surprises, the schemes that transform even the most average game into an unforgettable experience you'll be talking about until the end of time.

Fast and frantic or tense and calculated, the best multiplayer games come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it's vying for control of the payload in an FPS game or fighting for survival in a co-op game with your friends, these experiences wouldn't be the same without a bunch of real people running around killing, maiming or, occasionally, helping each other out in some of the best PC games.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:38 AM
     Best MW2 RAAL MG loadout

Curious about the best RAAL MG loadout for MW2? The RAAL-MG features on our list of the best Modern Warfare 2 LMGs, and for good reason. As with most LMGs, its rapid-fire performance means it boasts a high time-to-kill rate, and its damage output means you only need to get a few shots on target to take them out. The Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith system grants you the opportunity to build off the RAAL MG's robust base stats even further, in order to mitigate its comparatively low mobility.

Our MW2 RAAL MG loadout goes to great pains to avoid attachments that apply nerfs to your aim down sight speed, since this stat is absolutely crucial for landing precision shots with the RAAL MG. This weapon has been making a splash in Warzone 2, so it's worth leveling it up in Modern Warfare 2 so you can customise it in the free PC game. It also opts for bonuses for recoil management and sprint speed, so that you can dominate the leaderboards of Activision's FPS game. Without further ado, here's the best RAAL MG loadout in MW2.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:26 AM
     Best Warzone 2 RAAL MG loadout for Season 1 Reloaded

The best Warzone 2 RAAL MG loadout gives you immense damage over range and is easily one of the best guns in the battle royale game right now. The RAAL MG has a two-shot kill potential at any distance, and zero recoil after the first five shots fired. It is, however, very heavy, with a slow ADS speed.

Here's how to negate those negatives to make the RAAL MG the best Warzone 2 LMG it can be. High damage and good control over extreme distances are very rare qualities in this battle royale game sequel, so this really can be one of the best Warzone 2 guns with the right setup, helping you secure win after win in the free PC game.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Warzone 2 guns, Best Warzone 2 loadout, Warzone 2 map

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:15 AM
     No, playing War Thunder won't cost you your job, says Raytheon

On various occasions, fans of the vehicle-based free Steam game  and multiplayer hit War Thunder have taken to the game's official forums to share specifications of real military equipment. In June 2022, a supposed member of a Chinese tank crew shared details of the types of anti-vehicle rounds used by China's military. Just this month, another War Thunder fan allegedly posted a scan of the operations manual for the United States' F-15 fighter jet.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:50 AM
     Bethesda may have just saved Fallout 76 – and also added a new glitch

Bethesda might have finally rescued Fallout 76, as a new update for the online RPG game takes away one of its most frustrating issues and balancing problems, making it easier for newer players to actually compete in PvP, and get the benefit from quests and challenges. Nevertheless, in typical style, Bethesda's update also introduces a new bug – if you log into Fallout 76 right now, you might find that the ammo for one of your guns has vanished, or that you're suddenly unable to move.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:47 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 Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:24 PM
     Potter fans will like Hogwarts Legacy, but we need to see more

Going into a recent Hogwarts Legacy gameplay event, I'm unsure what to expect. Trailers promise an open-world game of immense ambition - young magic users will apparently be able to do a range of exciting things, such as keeping animals in a sanctuary or taking classes to learn spells. However, I leave a heavily railroaded session without seeing any of that, and many unanswered questions persist ahead of the Hogwarts Legacy release date.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:25 AM
     Star Wars Jedi Survivor system requirements and recommended PC specs

The Star Wars Jedi Survivor system requirements are here, giving you plenty of time to transform your gonk droid of a PC into something capable of running the sci-fi action-adventure game. Remember, overconfidence is a weakness, so don't be surprised if you find your GPU falls short of the minimum specs.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:34 AM
     The best zombie games on PC 2023

What are the best zombie games on PC? You can hardly take a step on Steam without these clutching at your ankle, so it's a valid question. Popular culture's fascination with the undead has given us many gifts - and many memes - so you must get your bearings and know where to find the best zombie games out there on PC.

Luckily, our list of dead-good hits has everything a zombie enthusiast could ask for, ranging from free PC games, to co-op games like DayZ that are more Lovecraftian period pieces. If you like, you can take a shambling detour through tower defense games and post-apocalypse parkour. Come with us now to find the ones worth playing right now as we wade through the hordes of shambling corpses.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 25, 2023 1:51 PM
    

The original Pharaoh, released in 1999, was a lot of people's first citybuilder. In part because it was exactly the kind of game that could be found in the software section of your local supermarket, and in part because it appealed to dads, who would buy it and then their bored kids would play it in lieu of any other options.

Well, I'm the dad now, and the "full remake" Pharaoh: A New Era has a release date of February 15th.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 25, 2023 1:46 PM
    

A fast-paced game that's all about reflecting bullets back with a katana sounds great to me, a known fan of parrying projectiles. I bought new indie game Agent In Depth within 20 seconds of seeing it. Then I played it. Oh no. I feel old. Am I too old? What I can tell you is, if you like fast-paced action platformers with bullets to parry, instadeath to punish you, and no checkpoints to support you, you might enjoy this. It's only £2 to find out.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:53 PM
    

Justin Roiland, the co-founder of High On Life developer Squanch Games, has resigned from his role as CEO of the company. Squanch Games announced Roiland's departure today, nearly two weeks after it was reported that Roiland is awaiting trial on domestic violence charges.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:37 PM
    

Last time, you decided overwhelmingly (94%!) that knocking folks over edges is better than big engines rising from the bonnet. Honestly, I cannot disagree. I adore that giant supercharged engine. I will always pick the cars with that giant supercharged engine. But imagine if someone were standing atop that giant supercharged engine's towering intake, and I kicked them off it. Glorious! This week, I must apologise, but circumstances have led us to a choice between two wholly dissimilar things. What's better: a pre-boss battle supply cache, or resources too good to use?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:00 PM
    

Thanks to the joys of late code delivery, a few of us are just now getting to grips with talkative Squeenix ARPG Forspoken. While Alice Bee hammers her review together, I've been on my usual hardware bullshit, mainly investigating the peculiar system requirements that were released last week.

These aren't just an odd collection of specs because of the sheer weight and breadth of their demands; they also overtly target resolutions and framerates that hardly anyone is going to be engaging with. Who on desktop plays at 1280x720? Fewer than 0.3% of Steam users, apparently. And personally, if I've spent the cash on a 1440p gaming monitor, I probably wouldn't be satisfied to watch it display my games at just 30fps. I've therefore been finding out what PC hardware Forspoken actually needs to run both smoothly and at more realistic resolutions. Maybe then we can update those system requirements to create some very-much-unofficial, but hopefully more useful, spec guidelines.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:00 PM
    

I'm a fan of a rhythm game. Something where you can get into a flow state, you know? They can be perfect when you've had a long day and don't want to engage brain. The thing is, I don't think Thumper is one of those games. Thumper is some kind of sci-fi nightmare in space, and it moves so fast that you can't relax for a second.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 25, 2023 11:40 AM
    

Sneaky new photos taken of the set of Amazon's Fallout TV adaptation have been shared on Twitter that show one of the retro-futuristic series' Red Rocket gas stations being built. While the chain's distinctive rocket doesn't feature in any of the snaps, all taken by J. Carson in New York state, you can clearly make out the Red Rocket branding on its sign and bright red atomic fuel pumps. The whole look is very post-apocalyptic, dilapidated with beaten up 1950s-style American cars parked around the forecourt.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 25, 2023 11:02 AM
    

We're still a month and a bit away from The Last Of Us Part 1 arriving on PC, but it sounds as though the TV adaptation is doing well enough to land itself a second season. Actor Bella Ramsey, who plays Ellie in HBO's The Last Of Us show alongside Pedro Pascal as Joel, told the BBC that she reckons Season 2 is "pretty likely". Quickly covering herself – and preventing an online outbreak reminiscent of a scene from the show and/or game – Ramsey stressed that the show being renewed was still a decision for the suits at HBO. "There's nothing confirmed yet so we'll have to wait and see," she said.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:19 AM
    

Source code for fantasy MOBA League Of Legends and its autobattler spin-off Teamfight Tactics has been stolen and ransomed, Riot Games have confirmed. In a series of tweets, the developer revealed that the code was taken in an attack on their systems last week. Demands have been made by the hackers, which Riot say they won't stump up for. The hack is being investigated both by Riot and law enforcement agencies, but Riot insist that League Of Legends players' personal data and information weren't compromised by the hackers.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:46 AM
    

I was absolutely elated when Square Enix announced a new Final Fantasy Theatrhythm game during the Tokyo Game Show last year, as there's been a Final Fantasy music game shaped hole in my life for the best part of a decade. I played the pair of Theatrhythm 3DS games to absolute death back in the day, and was hoping that Squeenix's newfound PC love-in would mean I'd be able to write about it non-stop when Theatrhythm Final Bar Line comes out on February 16th. Alas, that joy was immediately curtailed when I saw FBL wasn't, in fact, coming to PC at all, and would remain a Switch and PS4-only game for the foreseeable future. But that's okay, because YouTuber Gloomhonk has created the perfect antidote to my Theatrhythm woes in the form of their brilliant Trombone Champ rendition of FF VII's Those Who Fight Further. Come and have a listen.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:16 AM
    

Enigmatic survival MMO The Day Before was set for release on March 1st, but devs Fntastic have announced that it's slipping to November 10th due to trademark concerns. In the latest unusual twist in The Day Before's development, Fntastic shared a statement explaining the delay that credits it to a US trademark filing that the company overlooked. Oddly, The Day Before's store page also seems to have disappeared from Steam within the past day.

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Twinfinite Wednesday, January 25, 2023 1:07 PM
     Mama Liked the Roses.

Twinfinite Wednesday, January 25, 2023 11:43 AM
     Legendary Disney characters coming to Dreamlight Valley in 2023

Twinfinite Wednesday, January 25, 2023 11:19 AM
     Hanging out with this kid will make you feel sick.

Twinfinite Wednesday, January 25, 2023 11:09 AM
     Destiny 2 is finally back online. but at what cost?

Twinfinite Wednesday, January 25, 2023 10:00 AM
     Killjoy lowkey the coolest Agent.

Twinfinite Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:33 AM
     I call Oddball!

Twinfinite Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:00 AM
     I want to be a coconut!

Twinfinite Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:00 AM
     I am slain.

Twinfinite Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:39 AM
     More like 10 months before, amirite?

Siliconera Wednesday, January 25, 2023 1:30 PM
    

Final Fantasy VII Remake Sephiroth

Square Enix shared detailed images of Sephiroth's redesign for Final Fantasy VII Remake. This included a look at some of the finer details of his outfit. Including the various motifs the developers put into this redesign. While Sephiroth's gravity-defying bangs were integral to his character design, Final Fantasy VII Remake opted for a more "realistic" spin on the hairstyle. Additionally, his belt features a wing motif with several, additional black wings hanging from it.

You can take a look at the Final Fantasy VII Remake Sephiroth redesign images below.

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The images also show the material chosen for the individual parts of his outfit. This includes the iconic leather coat and gloves associated with Sephiroth. His pauldrons also have some battle damage, and additional pattern detailing at the edges. His appearance doesn't differ too greatly from how the character appeared in Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core and Final Fantasy VII Advent Children. Bar the belt featuring the wing motifs.

Sephiroth was featured in the FFVII Remake January 2023 calendar. The image used for the calendar was a screenshot from FFVII Remake, set in black and white.

Final Fantasy VII Remake is available on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, is currently in development.

The post Final Fantasy VII Remake Sephiroth Redesign Detailed appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, January 25, 2023 1:00 PM
    

SuperGroupies New Bayonetta Merchandise Involves a Backpack

Once again, SuperGroupies is taking orders for Bayonetta merchandise, with this second run adding a backpack and long wallet to the collection. Both items are expected to appear in "late" August 2023. The wallet is the cheaper of the two items at $160. The backpack is $240. All items are based on Bayonetta's appearance in the original game.

First, the Bayonetta long wallet is black and features a red ribbon-like stripe with her name in the Infernal Alphabet. It also has a golden chain with a lipstick bullet charm attached. The inscription "Balder and Rosa: With Love Until the End of Time" is on that. The wallet has her "Let's Dance, Boys!" quote on it with an embossed kiss. The lining features things like the Infernal Alphabet and Beast Within transformations. It is made of fake leather and is over seven and a half inches long.
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The Bayonetta backpack is also black and made of fake leather. It has the same sort of lining as the wallet. There are Umbra Witches insignias, a rose like the one on her outfit, and again her name is in the Infernal Alphabet on the red straps. It is almost 18 inches tall and 12 inches wide, and the main pocket can hold items that are about 9.8 inches by 13.9 inches.
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As a reminder, this isn't the first time Supergroupies offered Bayonetta merchandise. This is basically its second batch. The first wave included a $130 necklace, a $280 jacket, and a $320 watch.

Pre-orders for the SuperGroupies new Bayonetta merchandise are open until February 12, 2023. Bayonetta 3 is available for the Nintendo Switch. The next game in the series will be Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, which will come to the Switch on March 17, 2023.

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Siliconera Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:30 PM
    

You Can Read the Street Fighter Masters: Chun-Li Comic Now

Udon announced that the first issue of its Street Fighter Masters: Chun-Li comic debuted. People can now find the issue in stores and online. There are five different cover options available. However, the Reiq option is only available directly through Udon.

Depending on the cover variant chosen, the price of the issue can go up. The A cover features Genzoman art and is $4.99. Ryan Kinnaird made the B cover, and that version is also $4.99. (Kinnaird is also the artist and author for the comic as a whole.) The blank sketch option, which is the C one, is $5.99. Panzer drew the $20 D variant. Finally, Reiq drew the $20 E version only available at Udon.

Here's a closer look at all five cover variants.
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Udon did note on the official site that it expects new orders for any of the issues to begin shipping between January 30, 2023 and February 5, 2023.

As a reminder, more Street Fighter Masters comics are on the way, with one starring Cammy in the works. That will debut in March 2022. Reiq also drew the cover for the Udon-exclusive E variant of that, and it also features Cammy in front of an arcade cabinet.

The first issue of the Street Fighter Masters: Chun-Li comic is now available in-stores and online.

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Siliconera Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:00 PM
    

Hololive Meet Gawr Gura, Ayunda Risu, and Tokino Sora Merchandise Appears

Over 2022, Cover announced Hololive, Hololive EN, and Hololive ID Vtubers would appear at various conventions as part of a Hololive Meet promotion. Now, people everywhere can get merchandise based on that "tour." Animate opened orders for various items. In particular, Hololive Meet Ayunda Risu, Gawr Gura, and Tokino Sora merchandise is available.

The Hololive Meet merchandise consists of Ayunda Risu, Gawr Gura, and Tokino Sora appearing on acrylic stands, mugs, pins, stickers, t-shirts, and wall scrolls. Items are able to be purchased alone. However, there are also Ayunda Risu, Gawr Gura, and Tokino Sora Character Goods Sets that are $200 each and include an acrylic stand, B2 wall scroll, sticker, pixel art sticker, button set, pixel art button set, two t-shirts, and a mug. There is also a Meet, Pixel Art, Comiket combo set with a three can badges, three acrylic stands, three B2 wall scrolls, three stickers, six ID hashtag keychains, 12 EN hashtag keychains, two t-shirts, three pixel art stickers, three pixel art badges, a mug, a Comiket 100 t-shirt, a Comiket 100 tote bag, a Comiket 100 cool touch towel, a Comiket 100 big towel, and a Comiket 100 tumbler for $780.

Here is the full list of piecemeal items available.

  • Hololive Meet Acrylic Stand of Ayunda Risu, Gawr Gura, or Tokino Sora - $22
  • Hololive Meet B2 Wall Scroll of Ayunda Risu, Gawr Gura, or Tokino Sora - $50
  • Hololive Meet Button Badge Set of all three Vtubers - $18
  • Hololive EN Hashtag Acrylic Keychain blind box - $10
  • Hololive Meet ID Hashtag Acrylic Keychain blind box - $10
  • Hololive Meet Pixel Art Button Badge Set of all three Vtubers - $15
  • Hololive Meet Pixel Art Mug - $22
  • Hololive Meet Pixel Art Sticker of Ayunda Risu, Gawr Gura, or Tokino Sora - $6
  • Hololive Meet Sticker of Ayunda Risu, Gawr Gura, or Tokino Sora - $6
  • Hololive Meet T-Shirt in style A or B - $50

The Animate Hololive Meet Ayunda Risu, Gawr Gura, and Tokino Sora merchandise is available while supplies last.

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Siliconera Wednesday, January 25, 2023 11:30 AM
    

Street Fighter 6 Dee Jay & Dhalsim, Marisa & Manon Matches Shared

Since announcing the latest Street Fighter, Capcom's been sharing new details about the characters and gameplay. The latest announcements offer new insight into how folks will fight. It took to Twitter to share some developer matches. One Street Fighter 6 match involved completely new fighters Marisa and Manon fighting, while the other showed returning competitors Dee Jay and Dhalsim entering the ring.

First, here's the Marisa and Manon Street Fighter 6 match. Given Manon, a new fighter who incorporates both ballet and judo moves into her attacks, is from France, it seems the Fête Foraine is "her" stage.

Next, here's a look at Dhalsim and Dee Jay duking it out in Street Fighter 6. The Bathers Beach stage is an Australian location, while Dee Jay is from Jamaica and Dhalsim from India.

Street Fighter 6 will come to the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam on June 2, 2023. It will also appear in arcades.

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Siliconera Wednesday, January 25, 2023 11:00 AM
    

FFXIV Valentione's Day 2023 Adds Eat Chocolate Emote, Gear

Every year, FFXIV celebrates Valentine's Day with Valentione's Day, and 2023 is no exception. Starting on February 1, 2023, people can take part in special activities in-game. When they do, they'll earn different rewards and items. As in past years, the latest event brings new gear to FFXIV and an exclusive "eat chocolate" emote.

Square Enix opened a special site to go over everything. The quest this year is "Suited for Affection." If someone hit level 15 and took part in "It's Probably Pirates," then they can meet with Lisette de Valentione at Old Gridania. She'll be at X:10.2, Y:9.4. When you finish, you get different sorts of rewards. Male avatars get a Vested Emissary's Attire Coffer, which contains a Valentione Emissary hat, jacket, bottoms, and boots. Female avatars are awarded a Frilled Emissary's Attire Coffer. That contains a Valentione Emissary dress hat, ruffled dress, culottes, and dress boots. The other two awards include the new FFXIV Eat Chocolate emote and Valentione's Heart Desk table.

Here's a closer look at everything:
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This isn't the only Valentine's Day themed FFXIV development. Taito announced it would bring a Kupka Kupp lamp to arcades. The pompom on it is heart-shaped and lights up.

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. Valentione's Day will run February 1-15, 2023 in the game. As a reminder, you can also check with the House Valentione maid to get past event items.

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Siliconera Wednesday, January 25, 2023 10:30 AM
    

XSEED confirmed the Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life release date for North America. People will be able to get it on June 27, 2023. As a reminder, this is almost exactly five months after the Japanese debut. It will appear in Japan on January 26, 2023. The company also showed the physical premium edition's plush goat and cloth poster. That will appear in addition to the standard version.

First, here's the Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life photo. It shows the $59.99 premium edition's goat and poster. The cloth poster features the player's avatar and the game's love interests.
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Next, here's the newest Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life trailer. This is a papercraft video showing the male version of the protagonist. He's tending a farm in Forgotten Valley. There, he meets Cecilia, formerly known as Celia, one of the bachelorettes. The two fall in love, get married, and have a child of their own. It then shows the protagonist getting older and watching as their son finds his own path in life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBNJDX-5Mj0&ab_channel=XSEEDgames

The Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life release date for North America is June 27, 2023. It will show up in Japan on January 26, 2023. It will come to the Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam.

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Siliconera Wednesday, January 25, 2023 10:00 AM
    

Cyberpunk Edgerunners Clothes

A new line of Cyberpunk Edgerunners clothes was announced by clothing brand Vaultroom. It will be sold online and at retail in Japan. The line includes items designed to evoke David Martinez and Lucy Kushinada, the lead characters of Studio Trigger's Cyberpunk Edgerunners. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

Unlike the gadget-equipped "techwear" worn by many of the characters in Cyberpunk 2077 and in the series, the Vaultroom Cyberpunk Edgerunners clothes line consists of more prosaic 21st-century apparel. These include hoodies, T-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, jackets, and hats. The items will be sold in Vaultroom stores located in Tokyo, Sendai, and Hiroshima, as well as via its online shop.

The designs heavily incorporate the Edgerunners logo David Martinez wears on his jacket. A stylized "E|R", the glyph-like design appears as a common element on all the items. Similarly, the Edgerunners logo rendered in mixed fonts also figures into the look. A slot image showing David or Lucy's eyes is stitched into the front, as well. A final design focuses on the Vaultroom mascot, dressing it in David's distinctive yellow crystaljock bomber. Buyers will also receive stickers that show off the images incorporated into the clothing.

The Vaultroom x Cyberpunk Edgerunners clothes prices range from 8,800 Yen ($68 USD) for a t-shirt to 88,000 Yen (about $680 USD) for a leather bomber jacket.

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The Vaultroom x Cyberpunk Edgerunners clothing line is on sale in Japan. The series is viewable through Netflix. Items based on the series are also obtainable via free DLC for Cyberpunk 2077, which has an expansion coming in 2023.

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Siliconera Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:30 AM
    

Minami-ke Music

The boss is back. Japanese record company King Records has announced that music from Minami-ke is now available to listen to via select streaming services. These include Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music. The announcement comes as King Records has lifted streaming restrictions on a number of back-catalog albums and singles [Thanks, Famitsu!].

The Minami-ke music collection now on streaming services encompasses six soundtracks released over the course of the show's broadcast life between 2008 and 2013. These include various singles and mini-albums, and even "insert songs," which are songs that play during a single episode (rather than as an opening, ending, or character theme). Collectively these additions cover over 75 songs, including

Here's a list of Minami-ke music albums appearing on streamers:

  • Minami-ke Biyori (1st season OST)
  • Haru-Ka-Aki Toujou! (Character Song Mini-Album from Minami-ke Okaeri)
  • Minami-ke Character Song Best Album
  • Shiwase☆High Tension↑↑ (Minami-ke Tadaima OST 1)
  • Kyusekkin Lucky Days (Minami-ke Tadaima OST 2)
  • Minami-ke no Mina Uta (Minami-ke Tadaima Character Song Album)

Based on the manga series by Kohaku Sakuraba, Minami-ke is a slice-of-life series that follows the three sisters of the Minami family: Haruka, Kana, and Chiaki. The three study in high school, junior high, and elementary school, respectively. Precocious and headstrong, the sisters are constantly getting into various escapades alongside their friends and classmates. The anime ran for three seasons on TV from 2007 through 2009, with several further direct-to-video OVA projects produced through 2013. A fourth TV season, Minami-ke Tadaima, aired in 2013, as well.

Minami-ke music albums are available on a variety of streaming services, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. The series itself can be streamed in North America via Funimation.

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Siliconera Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:10 AM
    

GoldenEye 007 Joins Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack in January Xbox

The time has come for people to once again step into James Bond's shoes. Nintendo announced that the Nintendo 64 classic GoldenEye 007 will join Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack on January 27, 2023. That same day, it will also appear on Xbox Game Pass for the Xbox One. There's also a new trailer to mark the occasion. Nintendo first promised it, as well as Pokemon Stadium, was on the way back in September 2022.

Here's the new GoldenEye 007 Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack trailer. As the video points out, online multiplayer is possible. However, everyone taking part must also be a Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscriber.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoKo2r3vLpM&ab_channel=NintendoUK

Likewise, here's the Xbox Game Pass trailer for GoldenEye 007.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjW00as9XCA&ab_channel=RareLtd

As a reminder, we've seen this James Bond game reappear multiple times. In 2010, a reimagined remake headed to the DS, PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii.

GoldenEye 007 is available on the Nintendo 64, and it will be available for Switch owners via the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack and Xbox Game Pass subscribers on January 27, 2023. The Expansion Pack subscription, which offers the ability to play online and access to NES, SNES, N64, and Genesis games, is $49.99 per year.

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Siliconera Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:00 AM
    

Neptunia Sisters Endings

It might not be apparent at first glance, but Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters has multiple endings, and acquiring most of them is a prerequisite for earning all the game's trophies and achievements. With that in mind, we've come up with a quick, spoiler-free guide to earning all three Neptunia Sisters VS Sisters endings.

How many endings are in Neptunia Sisters VS Sisters?

Neptunia Sisters VS Sisters has three endings to unlock: A Normal Ending, A True Ending, and a Bad Ending. Getting the True ending is needed to earn the game's full trophy/achievement list, but the Bad Ending is fully optional, so you can skip earning it if you wish.

What do I need to do to unlock each ending?

Unlocking each Neptunia Sisters VS Sisters ending is fairly simple, but it's almost entirely dependent on the in-game "Shares" mechanic.

During the game, you'll be able to check a little "Shares" gauge in the corner of the screen that measures the relative power of the Gameindustri Goddesses versus the dastardly rPhone. This percentage starts at 99:1 in the rPhone's favor, but grows over time as you make progress in the story. You can see it on the map and party screens.

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The ratio of Goddess-to-rPhone Shares during the final set of events leading up to the end of the game in Chapter 12 will determine whether you get the True, Bad, or Normal ending.

What are the Share ratio requirements needed to unlock each ending?

The needed share ratios to unlock the different Neptunia Sisters VS Sisters endings are simple to understand.

If the Goddesses lose the market battle with the rPhone, you get the Bad ending.

If the Goddess regain their dominance and utterly crush the rPhone's shares, you get the Normal ending.

In spirit of healthy competition, the True Ending demands that the Share ratio between the Goddesses and the rPhone be equal.

Here are the share ratio thresholds you'll need to hit by the end of the game to properly trigger each ending. Many thanks to Japanese site Game Tamashii  and Grim Tsushin for helping figure out the detailed percentages.

  • Bad Ending = Goddess Shares are under 30%
  • Normal Ending = Goddess Shares are at or above 70%
  • True Ending = Goddess Shares and rPhone Shares are both at 50%

Unfortunately, getting this even ratio can be tricky, considering that it's very easy to get over the Normal ending threshold just playing naturally. That means you'll likely have to try to artificially lower your Share percentages to keep from enacting a complete blowout.

Luckily, there are some things you can do to manipulate your Share thresholds.

What can I do to manipulate my Share ratio in Neptunia Sisters VS Sisters?

Your Share ratings can actually go down in Neptunia Sisters VS Sisters if you play badly enough. You can also do certain activities to drop your Share ratings a few percentage points. To make things easier on yourself, seed these little bits of self-sabotage into your activities as you play, so that you don't end up having to "grind" your way to the True ending. You'll also want to maintain multiple saves, so you can roll back if you accidentally get an ending you're not aiming for.

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Here are the activities that can raise the Goddess Share rating:

  • Characters leveling up
  • Accomplishing quests acquired from Chirper
  • Liking "good" messages on Chirper (these are displayed with WHITE text)

Here are activities that can lower the Goddess Share rating:

  • Party members getting KO'd in battle
  • A party wipeout in combat (all three members KO'd)
  • Liking "bad" messages on Chirper (these are displayed with RED text)
  • Cancelling out of a Disc Development session

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Of all the activities available to you, cancelling a Disc Development is by far the most reliable way to manipulate your Shares downward. You'll want to have a surplus of DC points and to be able to spam Disc Developments to cancel, but you'll earn tons of it through normal battle, anyway. Once you get into the ballpark number of 50:50, you can use your Chirper activity to push it up or down a couple of points as needed.

Getting to that threshold and then clearing the game should propel you into the True Ending.

Neptunia Sisters VS Sisters is available on PS4, PS5, and PC. Check out Siliconera's official review.

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Siliconera Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:30 AM
    

Hoshimachi Suisei Stella Stella The First Take

January 20, 2023 marked the first time a VTuber performer took to the mic at popular YouTube channel The First Take. Hoshimachi Suisei, a Hololive-affiliated VTuber, performed her original song "Stellar Stellar" on the channel. Less than a week later, her performance has surpassed 6 million views.

The milestone makes Suisei's song the most popular First Take performance in January 2023. It's also the most popular performance on the channel since October 2022, when EDM-pop group Wednesday Campanella performed "Edison" and cleared 10 million views.

Check out her performance of "Stella Stella" from her album Still Still Stellar below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAsRtnbDs-0

The First Take (aka The F1rst Take) is run by Sony Music Entertainment Japan, and invites performers to sing songs of their choice on camera. Its gimmick is "One Take, One Life," meaning that the invitees perform in a single take, as if they're live on stage. The channel typically features Japanese talent, such as LiSA, YOASOBI, Aimer, and more, but performers from outside the country, like Harry Styles, have also appeared. It has more than 7 million subscribers, and has amassed over 2.7 billion views since it was founded in late 2019.

Suisei's performance hitting 6 million views is a milestone, although compared with the other artists that have appeared on The First Take since 2019, it's in the middle of the range. The most popular video on the channel is Takumi Kitamura (leader of DISH//) singing "Neko (Cat)." Since it was uploaded in 2020, it has gathered over 195 million views.

Hoshimachi Suisei streams from her YouTube channel. Her second album, Specter, is available for purchase and streaming from various services.

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Siliconera Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:00 AM
    

Blue Protocol Network Test

As promised, Bandai Namco's Blue Protocol development team delivered more information about the recently delayed Blue Protocol Network Test. In a brief livestream and via a post on the official site, the team said that the test is expected to be held in late March 2023. It was originally scheduled to happen on January 14, 2023.

According to the post, the team is still investigating the issues that caused them to decide to postpone the test in the first place. Though they didn't get into extensive detail about the problems, they know what causes them and how to fix them. What remains to implement and check the solution. That takes time, which explains the length of the Blue Protocol network test delay. The team apologized for not being able to detail a more specific schedule for the test, but promised an update in late February 2023.

During the broadcast itself, the team did explain one of the more persistent issues affecting the network test schedule. In summary, previous tests and internal checks revealed issues that have to do with the way the game manages player load across the different servers that make up the game world.

Blue Protocol uses an "auto-scaling" system to manage network resources. It allocates these resources dynamically across the various servers. Different groups of servers serve different areas of the game, but can be assigned resources as needed. For example, areas with many players present in real time will be allocated additional resources to reduce instances of network lag, and so on. The problems that emerged are related to the "scaling logic", the automated process that determines how these resources are allocated and re-allocated. The issues were affecting play within parties, causing players to disappear or drop out when trying to load into missions or other areas together. It also affected issues like chat messages being delayed or failing to send properly. As such, the Blue Protocol network test is being delayed to adjust the auto-scaling system and its scaling logic to ensure players have a smoother experience.

Blue Protocol is in development for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X. It is targeted for release on PC in Spring 2023 in Japan, with other regions and platforms to follow through 2023. The network test will occur in late March 2023, with more information on the exact schedule expected in late February 2023.

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Siliconera Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:00 AM
    

ichiban kuji hololive

A second Hololive Bandai ichiban kuji lottery will appear starting April 22, 2023. It will cost 780 JPY per spin and, as usual, you will be able to find the lottery in locations like convenience stores and anime goods shops. Prizes include merchandise of Shirakami Fubuki, Tokino Sora, and Sakura Miko. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

Usually, Bandai ranks ichiban kuji prizes with an alphabetical system. So the A Prize is the grand prize, and the further down you go, the smaller the prize is. However, just like last time, there is no particular order for the prizes. Bandai has divided them based on the Hololive member or the goods type.

There are no pictures yet for the Hololive Ichiban Kuji lottery. But the prizes available are:

  • Tokino Sora Prize
  • Shirakami Fubuki Prize
  • Sakura Miko Prize
  • Nekomata Okayu Prize
  • Shiranui Flare Prize
  • Tsunomaki Watame Prize
  • Shishiro Botan Prize
  • Sakamata Chloe Prize
  • Kazama Iroha Prize
  • Framed Stand Prize
  • Rubber Charm Prize
  • Last One Prize: Hololive illustration booklet
  • Double Chance Campaign: Hololive illustration booklet

For the prizes that are a VTuber's name, you get a visual board of it. Last time, they were cloth tapestries. But this time, they are likely prints.

The second Hololive Ichiban Kuji will be available in Japan and online from April 22, 2023.

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