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GamersHeroes Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:46 PM
    

The 2023 Xbox & Bethesda Developer_Direct Showcase provided a number of updates regarding the latest releases hitting the Xbox ecosystem. Catch up on the highlights with our recap post - no multi-page clickthrough required.

The post The Biggest Announcements from the 2023 Xbox & Bethesda Developer_Direct Showcase appeared first on GamersHeroes.


Kotaku Wednesday, January 25, 2023 5:00 PM
    

Today Microsoft held its Developer Direct presentation, focusing on a number of new games coming to Xbox, PC, and Game Pass. We got a fresh look at some anticipated titles, as well as a neat little rhythmic surprise from the developers of The Evil Within. But enough chatter, let's get into what Microsoft showed off…

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Kotaku Wednesday, January 25, 2023 4:30 PM
    

I consider myself a FromSoftware fashion girlie in the purest sense; I know my gravekeeper cloaks from my crimson hoods, and a Dior saddle bag from the Fendi baguette. This crossover knowledge is rarely practical, but is occasionally useful for declaratives. Like, I'm sure that Schiaparelli is pioneering FromSoftware…

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Kotaku Wednesday, January 25, 2023 4:05 PM
    

The Nintendo Switch certainly feels as though its time is drawing to a close. Six years old this year, it was already a technological generation behind on its release, and there's no question that it's increasingly struggling to run the games it's hosting. Despite all this, and even with the rise of the Steam Deck,…

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Kotaku Wednesday, January 25, 2023 3:49 PM
    

Forza Motorsport is one of a handful of big 2023 Xbox exclusives, and the racing sim's devs are talking a big game from dynamic weather and changing track temperatures all the way down to minute details like how dirt accumulates on your car over the course of each lap.

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Kotaku Wednesday, January 25, 2023 3:46 PM
    

Today, during Xbox's Developer Direct, Shinji Mikami and the developers of The Evil Within surprised everyone by announcing not a new horror game but a stylish, cartoon-bright action game.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 6:24 PM
     Destiny 2 fashion fiends prepare stunning spy looks ahead of Lightfall

Destiny 2 fashion fiends are showing off their favourite spy-inspired looks in the popular FPS game with the hashtag #DestinySpy. These stylish outfits showcase some of the neatest armour sets from seasons past and present to develop creative new concepts that give Destiny 2 characters a unique feel.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 5:14 PM
     Forza Motorsport 8 release date, trailers, and gameplay

Want to know when the Forza Motorsport 8 release date is? The latest main series game in the hyper-realistic racer is kitted out with all sorts of new gadgets. There's even a brand new single-player mode that introduces would-be tinkerers to the art of car-building.

The developers at Turn 10 Studios talk a big game regarding the improvements made to every one of its racing games, and Forza Motorsport 8 is no exception. With so much new stuff coming, it's time to pop the bonnet and take a peek inside to see what makes this new racer tick and when the Forza Motorsport 8 release date is.


PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 4:06 PM
     Redfall release date, trailers, gameplay, story, and news

If you're looking for details on the Redfall release date, we've got you covered. The co-op vampire shooter comes from developers Arkane, best known for building rich, very deliberate worlds, and weaving intricate stories around their fascinating creations. This time, instead of a space station, or the clockwork city of Dunwall, they've focused on a small tourist town in the eastern US.

There are vampires, sure. A sniper with an undead eye? Check. They even have a cryptozoologist, because why not. The cast of Redfall characters is varied enough, but how will this co-op game fare when compared to Arkane's other creations? Many have likened Redfall to co-op shooters like Left 4 Dead, although it's allegedly going to be more like Far Cry than the aforementioned zombie shooter. Here's what we know about the Redfall release date, all the trailers, gameplay, and more.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Redfall release date, Redfall open world more like Far Cry than L4D, Redfall not the end of Arkane's immersive sims

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 4:45 PM
     Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom release date confirmed with new class

Bethesda's MMORPG game The Elder Scrolls Online has shown off its next expansion at the Xbox Developer_Direct showcase, Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom, check it out below.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: ESO Elsweyr release date, ESO Necromancer skills, ESO Elsweyr Skyshard locations

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 4:44 PM
     Redfall release date confirmed with new open-world gameplay

We've got some new and extended gameplay of Redfall, the latest open-world game from Bethesda and Arkane Austin, alongside the Redfall release date at the Xbox Developer_Direct showcase, which saw many studios under Microsoft come together and reveal gameplay and news for their upcoming 2023 projects.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Redfall release date, Redfall open world more like Far Cry than L4D, Redfall not the end of Arkane's immersive sims

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 4:42 PM
     Hi-Fi Rush is a new rhythm action game from Xbox and Tango out today

Between publishing Redfall and developing Starfield, Bethesda has a lot of good stuff in the works right now. Hi-Fi Rush, however, revealed as part of the Microsoft Developer Direct, comes as a bit of a surprise. Rumours about its development have circulated since around 2021, but now the new sci-fi rhythm action game from The Evil Within creators Tango Gameworks has been officially unveiled.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best upcoming games, Best space games, Best new games

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 4:40 PM
     Forza Motorsport 8 will have 500 new cars, and 4K 60FPS environments

The next game in Xbox's realistic racing game series, Forza Motorsport 8, has been shown off at the new Xbox Developer_Direct showcase. So we've broken down all the new details and gameplay we saw at the showcase for you right here.


PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:14 PM
     Minecraft Legends release date, gameplay, and rumours

When is the Minecraft Legends release date? This is a new action strategy game from Blackbird Interactive set within the world of Minecraft. Minecraft Legends sees the player take on the role of a legendary hero whose destiny is to unite the factions of the Overworld. If the Overworld doesn't unite in time, they won't be able to defend their homes against the Nether's Piglin army.

Minecraft Legends was announced during the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase in June 2022, so it's still early days for the new project. With the Minecraft Legends release date now announced, we know when to expect the strategy game. Here's everything we know about Minecraft Legends.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft Legends release date, The best strategy games on PC, The best crafting games on PC

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 4:38 PM
     Minecraft Legends release date confirmed with new PvP gameplay

The Microsoft Developer_Direct is here, and in it, we got a new look at the PvP gameplay of Minecraft Legends, a new strategy game based in the world of Mojang's colossal creation game. We also got a confirmed Minecraft Legends release date.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft Legends release date, The best strategy games on PC, The best crafting games on PC

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 25, 2023 3:03 PM
     Is Quidditch in Hogwarts Legacy?

Is Quidditch in Hogwarts Legacy? The Quidditch World Cup game released back in 2003 remains a fan favourite, so if the sport fits within the timeline of Hogwarts Legacy, its inclusion seems like a no-brainer.

We know that Hogwarts Legacy is based in the 1800s - long before Harry Potter, and going some way to separate itself from the works of JK Rowling. Many well-known features remain though, such as Hogwarts Legacy Floo Flames and the Hogwarts Legacy common rooms, so where does this leave Quidditch? From Harry Potter lore, we know that the earlier incarnations of the game were recorded as far back as the 11th century, with other broomstick games dated even further back than that. So, while it would technically fit into the story of the upcoming RPG game, Warner Bros has confirmed that Quidditch will not be playable when the Hogwarts Legacy release date and early access arrives.

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

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 25, 2023 5:26 PM
    

I'm a sucker for mechanical keyboards, but I don't discriminate against high-end membrane or scissor switch boards either. One of the best non-mechs I've tried over the last few years has been the Logitech MX Keys, which is available in a compact MX Keys Mini model or as the full-size MX Keys. Today, the full-size UK model is discounted on Amazon UK, where it's down from £120 to £80 - a nice 33% or 40 quid off.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 25, 2023 5:22 PM
    

Minecraft Legends is an action strategy game, which means you view the world from above and command armies of mobs. But there's still plenty that's familiar from traditional Minecraft, if tonight's presentation during the Xbox developer showcase is any indication.

They also announced a release date: April 18th.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 25, 2023 5:08 PM
    

Beijing-based outfit Edifier have been making some of the best value computer speakers for a while now; in fact my roundup over at Digital Foundry dedicates two of the seven slots to their designs. One that doesn't feature on that list but has attracted strong reviews elsewhere is the Edifier R1280T, a 2.0 studio speaker set that delivers excellent sound for the money. These speakers are normally normally around £100, but today on Overclockers you can grab a pair for £84 - lower than they've ever been before.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 25, 2023 4:43 PM
    

While Tango Gameworks' Hi-Fi Rush was the big surprise of tonight's Xbox developer showcase, there was other news, too. For example: Redfall, the open world co-op vampire shooter from Arkane, now has a release date. You'll be able to find out exactly how much like Far Cry it is on May 2nd.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 25, 2023 4:09 PM
    

So those Tango Gameworks leaks turned out to be true. After repeatedly stating that this evening's Xbox Developer Direct would feature just four games, it turned out to contain four. Hi-Fi Rush is a new third-person rhythm action brawler from the makers of Evil Within and Ghostwhire: Tokyo. It's a substantial departure from their previous games in terms of style - although there's an even bigger surprse.

The bigger surprise is it's out now, so you can play it via Game Pass right away.

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Twinfinite Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:31 PM
     These changes just keep getting better!

Twinfinite Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:39 PM
     Begone, lowly Xbox One enthusiast!!

Twinfinite Wednesday, January 25, 2023 4:14 PM
     The Vampire Gods would like a word with you.

Twinfinite Wednesday, January 25, 2023 3:51 PM
     The cars are now shinier and louder than ever.

Twinfinite Wednesday, January 25, 2023 3:46 PM
     Beat-based bashin' and smashin' action!

Twinfinite Wednesday, January 25, 2023 3:27 PM
     Time to brush up on how to build the best maze.

Siliconera Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:00 PM
    

Masahiro Sakurai covid

Masahiro Sakurai talked about the effect the COVID pandemic had on the team behind the development of Super Smash Bros Ultimate DLC content. He shared this information through his YouTube channel, called "Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games," through which he has been sharing his views and experience on video game development and design.

At the time workers had to start working from home in early 2020, the SSBU development team had successfully completed the first Fighters Pass, and they were on the way to deliver a second volume. The second Fighters Pass increased the number of characters from 5 to 6, 7 if you count Pyra and Mythra as two different fighters, and with it the workload for the team.

You can check out the video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXudgEHF78M

Sakurai and the development team for Super Smash Bros Ultimate had to move their workspace to their own homes, which brought some benefits, but a significant number of issues as well. Some of these included workers not having the proper equipment, such as office chairs and desks, or lacking the appropriate internet quality to work. Likewise, Sakurai explained that he had to do fight tests for the game online, with the lag associated with it and not being able to test the conditions of the game in a local environment.

Sakurai estimated that the effect of the COVID pandemic resulted in the development team working about 30% slower than they normally would. The people at Sora Ltd. decided to respond to the workers needs by supplying them with the equipment they needed to work comfortably.

On a lighter note, if you are interested in hearing what Sakurai has to say about topics like accessibility in videogames, or even a video of him showing his cats, you can check out his YouTube channel.

The post Masahiro Sakurai Talks About the Effect of COVID on SSBU appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:00 PM
    

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There has been an update for the upcoming Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon presentation that will show at Taipei Game Show 2023. Whereas previously, we reported that the program would be an hour long, the website for BNE updated to state that the presentation will be twenty minutes long instead. The time for the presentation has not changed. [Thanks, Okami Games!]

As a reminder, the presentation at Taipei Game Show 2023 will be on February 3, 2023. You can catch it at 9 PM JST/7 AM ET/4 AM PT/1 PM CET. It will stream on both the Bandai Namco YouTube channel and the Taipei Game Show YouTube channel at the same time. As well, because the interview with producer Yasunori Ogura is a recording, the audience cannot ask any questions.

Previously, it seemed as if the Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon presentation would introduce new information. However, it seems that Ogura will focus more on introducing the mechanics that will make Armored Core VI unique. So it is unclear at this point in time as to whether or not there really will be new information at this stream.

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is in development and it will come out on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Windows PC (via Steam) in 2023.

The post Armored Core VI Presentation Will Be 20 Minutes Long appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, January 25, 2023 6:00 PM
    

Resident Evil Ada, Jill, William Birkin Skins Come to Dead by Daylight

There are new Resident Evil skins in Dead by Daylight for Ada Wong, Jill Valentine, and The Blight. While The Blight isn't a typical Killer character from the series -- those are Albert Wesker and Nemesis T-Type -- The Blight will "transform" into William Birkin with this new costume. All were added alongside the Moonlight Burrow Lunar New Year event. However, while those cosmetics are a limited release, these new Resident Evil skins are permanent additions.

The official announcement went into detail about the Resident Evil Ada, Jill, and William Birkin Dead by Daylight skins.

Both the Ada Lunar Qipao and Jill Revelations Gear are considered Very Rare Dead by Daylight skins. Ada's is both a Lunar New Year outfit and one inspired by Resident Evil 4. It is her red dress, but with extra accents and embellishments. For Jill, she's wearing her Resident Evil: Revelations suit. The Blight's William Birkin (First Form G) is based on Resident Evil 2 remake. That is the only "legendary" skin of the three.

The announcement also included comments noting that all three skins were ones requested by people playing the game. As such, the team consulted with Capcom to make them happen.

Here's the official trailer showing all three off.

Dead by Daylight is available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices, and the new Resident Evil Ada Wong, Jill Valentine and The Blight skins are available.

The post Resident Evil Ada, Jill, William Birkin Skins Come to Dead by Daylight appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, January 25, 2023 5:00 PM
    

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Joins Xbox Game Pass

More people will get access to all of the "JoJos" in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series. Microsoft announced some more games joining its Xbox Game Pass subscription service in January and February 2023. While GoldenEye 007 and Hi-Fi Rush already ended up confirmed for the service earlier on January 25, 2023, the anime fighter showed up after the new reveal. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R will appear on January 31, 2023.

As a reminder, this is the updated remaster of a PS3 game brought to multiple platforms. While it removed the story mode from the original game, it did add additional characters both in the main game and as DLC. For example, Stone Ocean's Weather Forecast (aka Weather Report) joined after launch.

Here's the full list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass between the end of January and beginning of February 2023.

  • Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (Cloud, Console) - January 31, 2023
  • Darkest Dungeon (Cloud, Console, PC) - February 2, 2023
  • GoldenEye 007 (Cloud, Console) -January 27, 2023
  • Grid Legends (Cloud) - February 2, 2023
  • Hi-Fi Rush (Cloud, Console, PC) - Now available
  • Hot Wheels Unleashed: GOTY Edition (Cloud, Console, PC) - February 7, 2023
  • Inklinati (Cloud, Console, PC) - January 31, 2023
  • JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R (Cloud, Console, PC) - January 31, 2023
  • Roboquest (Console) - January 30, 2023

As a note, the following four games are leaving on January 31, 2023.

  • Donut County (Cloud, Console, PC)
  • Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master (Console, PC)
  • Telling Lies (Cloud, Console, PC)
  • Worms WMD (Cloud, Console, PC)

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R is available for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, and it will join Xbox Game Pass on January 31, 2023.

The post JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Joins Xbox Game Pass appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, January 25, 2023 4:00 PM
    

Building up Support ranks in Fire Emblem Engage is a good idea. It lets you unlock conversations between characters. It also means that you can get buffs when they fight alongside each other in the field. While fighting together or having meals are two ways to build up the bond, there's another, faster way. People can give out gifts to characters in Fire Emblem Engage to make them like Alear more for any occasion or birthdays, and we have a guide to help you decide who should get what gift.

You know, just in case you don't feel like checking the characters' pages in the Ally Notebook section of the main menu after hitting the C-rank support level.

Here's Our Fire Emblem Engage Gift Guide

What are the Fire Emblem Engage universal gifts?

There are three gifts that are always easy to get and readily available on the Somniel in Fire Emblem Engage. As you wander around, gathering at glimmering patches will sometimes net you Horse Manure, Pretty Pebbles, or Spirit Gems.

Horse Manure is the joke gift. Don't really worry about it. However, both Pretty Pebbles and Spirit Gems are good gifts for everyone. All characters like the pebbles. Not to mention every ally loves the Spirit Gem. Use them if you're uncertain about other likes and dislikes.

Here's Our Fire Emblem Engage Gift Guide

Now, about that gift guide to more specific Fire Emblem Engage character gifts?

Okay. Aside from those universal gifts, you can get more unique items once you progress through the game. The Relay Trials in the Tower of Trials rewards you with gifts you can give when you "win." However, after Timerra joins in Chapter 13 and gets settled, she'll open up a Flea Market on the Somniel. This shop's rotating stock exclusively carries gifts you can give to characters.

As for who gets what, the game helps you out a bit. After you hit the C-rank support with a character and talk with them, the Ally Notebook updates with a new page. That will list their likes and dislikes. The description for each gift will also note the kind of person who might like it. So since "training" is under Alfred's "likes," he would love the Muscle Balm.

So, here's the Siliconera Fire Emblem Engage gift guide, based on my interactions and the Ally Notebook. Keep in mind more people might also like these items, but I… just didn't have enough of them to give to everyone.

  • Animal Treats: Amber, Chloe, and Merrin
  • Antler Earrings: Framme, Panette, and Seadall
  • Bandages: Jean
  • Bear Carving: Amber, Lapis, and Merrin
  • Butterfly Net: Amber and Jean
  • Chrysanthemum: Mauvier and Veyle
  • Cute Apron: Goldmary, Hortensia, and Rosado
  • Desert Marigold: Mauvier and Veyle
  • Dragon Scripture: Alfred, Clanne, Framme, Pandreo, and Vander
  • Dried Meat: Bunet, Chloe, and Etie
  • Elyos History: Alcryst, Citrinne, Clanne, Ivy, Jade, and Zelkov
  • Fairy-Tale Book: Alcryst, Boucheron, Celine, Chloe, Clanne, Ivy, Jade, Jean, and Veyle.
  • Fancy Dagger: Diamant, Kagetsu, Merrin, Saphir, and Yunaka
  • Field Guide: Amber, Chloe, Jade, Lapis, and Merrin
  • Fine Quill Pen: Alcryst, Ivy, Jade, and Vander
  • Fishing Bait: Alcryst, Boucheron, Diamant, and Saphir
  • Flower Wreath: Alfred, Celine, Goldmary, Hortensia, Mauvier, Rosado, and Veyle
  • Horn: Pandreo, Seadall, and Timerra
  • Landscape Art: Boucheron, Goldmary, Hortensia, Rosado, and Zelkov
  • Large Plate: Anna, Bunet, Fogado, Louis, Pandreo, and Timerra.
  • Lentil Flower: Mauvier and Veyle
  • Lily: Mauvier and Veyle
  • Lovely Candle: Celine, Hortensia, and Seadall
  • Lupine Flower: Mauvier and Veyle
  • Muscle Balm: Alfred, Diamant, Etie, Framme, Kagetsu, Lapis, Mauvier, Saphir, and Yunaka
  • Philosophy Book: Alcryst, Clanne, Ivy, and Lindon
  • Playing Cards: Fogado, Pandreo, and Timerra
  • Poetry Book: Alcryst, Boucheron, Celine, Chloe, Clanne, Ivy, Jade, Jean, and Veyle
  • Quality Kerchief: Celine, Citrinne, Goldmary, Hortensia, Rosado, and Vander
  • Roasted Yam: Bunet, Lapis, and Lindon
  • Sewing Kit: Rosado and Zelkov
  • Sharp Chisel: Anna, Diamant, Kagetsu, Mauvier, Merrin, Yunaka, and Zelkov
  • Sheep Wool: Anna and Lapis
  • Spicy Seasonings: Chloe, Panette, and Veyle
  • Spooky Scroll: The only person whose information in the Ally Notebook mentions scary things as a "like" is Panette, so she's the only person I ever gave it to.
  • Strong Perfume: Goldmary, Hortensia, Rosado, and Timerra.
  • Sun Visor: Alcryst, Alfred, Ivy, Rosado, and Seadall
  • Tea Leaves: Bunet, Celine, Citrinne, Clanne, Ivy, Jean, Lindon, and Louis
  • Training Weight: Alfred, Diamant, Etie, Framme, Kagetsu, Lapis, Mauvier, Saphir, and Yunaka
  • Utility Knife: Diamant, Kagetsu, Lapis, Merrin, Saphir, Yunaka, and Zelkov
  • White Clover: Alfred, Lapis, Louis, Ivy, and Zelkov
  • Yogurt: Bunet and Pandreo
  • Fire Emblem Engage is available for the Nintendo Switch.

The post Here's Our Fire Emblem Engage Gift Guide appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, January 25, 2023 3:13 PM
    

Minecraft Legends Release Date

The first game to come up during the January 2023 Xbox and Bethesda Developer_Direct was Minecraft Legends. This is the action-strategy game for groups of players to play together to face off against other players' team in a changing world. Your goal is to strategically build up a base and strengthen your team, while also going up against the other players with mobs you recruited. This portion of the presentation ended by revealing Minecraft Legends release date is April 18, 2023.

You can watch the new Minecraft Legends footage at the very beginning of the showcase below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-Et8r1413Y&ab_channel=Xbox

There's also a new gameplay trailer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaL6XQZISq0&ab_channel=Xbox

Back in June 2022, Microsoft offered another look at this Minecraft spin-off. That offered a better idea of what went into creating this new game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo-hfihoaRw&ab_channel=Minecraft

Minecraft Legends offers PVP for up to four people and cross-platform play in a procedurally generated world. You share an army and resources with other players. This means people can be building or gathering, as well as fighting. Also, throughout the game someone will be facing both the other players' team and the Piglins.

The Minecraft Legends release date is April 18, 2023. It will come to the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. It will also be a part of Xbox Game Pass at launch.

The post Microsoft Building Toward an April Minecraft Legends Release Date appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, January 25, 2023 3:00 PM
    

Best Square Enix Games on the PS5

Every week at Siliconera, we've been putting together groups of games you should check out on different platforms. Typically, we try to suggest games beyond the series a company is "best" known for on a particular console. You know, expect horizons a bit. However, when it comes to the PS5, things get a little more difficult! That's because it hasn't been out for as long and people really do need to consider games from Final Fantasy and other series when making decisions. So, here's a general list of Square Enix PS5 games we'd consider among the company's best and recommend looking up if you're looking for something to play.

Best Square Enix Games on the PS5

Best Square Enix Multiplayer Game on the PS5: Final Fantasy XIV

It's FFXIV. Even if Square Enix releases 100 other multiplayer games or ones with cooperative and competitive elements, nothing will beat the thrill of working alongside allies in a raid or facing off in something like Crystalline Conflict. As much as I love the Itadaki Street/Fortune Street series, even those can't compare to this MMORPG.

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Best Square Enix Final Fantasy Game on the PS5: Final Fantasy VII Remake

Okay, this is both debatable and in flux. FFXIV is incredible, so it could be in this spot too if you prefer MMORPGs! Also, FFXVI and FFVII Rebirth are heading to the PS5 this year. Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is also a pretty interesting, Soulslike experience.

But FFVII Remake is solid, experimental, and has the fun Yuffie Intermission add-on, so let's go ahead and suggest it as the one you'd give a chance for this section for now!

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Best Square Enix Action-RPG on the PS5: Star Ocean: The Divine Force

Star Ocean games can be hit or miss! The second and third ones are amazing, but the fourth was only okay and the fifth was downright painful at times. Star Ocean: The Divine Force restored faith in fans by being a return to form for the series. It's a solid installment with enjoyable battles, traveling that feels good when flying through areas, and qualities that make it feel more like the first three games.

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Best Square Enix Strategy Game on the PS5: Tactics Ogre: Reborn

The explanation for this one doesn't need to be long. Tactics Ogre was amazing when it appeared on the Super Famicom. It was fantastic on the Sega Saturn and PlayStation. It remained amazing when it got ported to the PSP. So of course Tactics Ogre: Reborn is still wonderful.

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Best Square Enix Adventure Game on the PS5: Life is Strange: True Colors

The Life is Strange games are generally thoughtful, emotional experiences, and True Colors is no exception. It's a little shorter than its counterparts and doesn't have as many grand decisions as the original game and sequel, but Alex Chen's story is still worth experiencing.

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Best Square Enix Game Based on a Marvel Property on the PS5: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a surprisingly solid take on the series! The characterizations are correct. It does offer quite a bit of player-choice when it comes to decisions and guiding missions. It also gets the general ambiance of the movies and comic, especially with a Rick Roll popping up. It's a shockingly good time.

The post Square Enix Games You Should Play on the PS5 appeared first on Siliconera.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, January 25, 2023 6:15 PM
     Lord Of The Rings Gollum Delayed Release Window AprilGollum just can't seem to catch a break, no matter the medium. As spotted by GameSpot, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum's release window (following a recent delay) has fallen to publisher Nacon's fiscal year 2023-24. The earliest we'll see the slinking character will be April 2023. The news came out of a recent Nacon earnings report. According to the details, LOTR: Gollum is scheduled for a release window of April to September 2023. That's a fairly large window, comprised of five months. And there's no real concrete evidence that the game won't see an additional delay. The release window for Gollum has been pushed more than once before. Initially planned for a 2021 outing, the game got pushed to 2022 with September in the sights. However, it was delayed in July with developer Daedalic Entertainment stating it'll need 'a few months' of additional work before launch. That didn't quite pan out. Image via Daedalic Entertainment...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, January 25, 2023 5:51 PM
     Disney Dreamlight Valley Early Access updateDisney Dreamlight Valley is getting more major updates, and some big names are coming to the Disney-themed life simulator game as outlined by a new 2023 roadmap. These free updates will introduce the "exceptionally unexceptional" Mirabel from Encanto and the snowman mascot of every parent's nightmares, Olaf from Frozen. In addition, the Dreamlight Valley 2023 roadmap also reveals multiplayer, potentially allowing you to collaborate with other corporate Mickey Mouse villages. Mirabel from Encanto is an inspired choice, coming from that movie with that character we're not supposed to talk about (even though everyone had). But it's Olaf who will supposedly take center stage as a "huge part of the main story." Details on the story content of the future are slim, but players will supposedly understand more about the events of the Dreamlight Valley and the mysteries surrounding it. These two characters are slated to release in February, as well as th...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, January 25, 2023 4:47 PM
     Hi-Fi Rush Game Pass Art Main CharactersYesterday, a leak surfaced online claiming that developer Tango Gameworks had a new game called Hi-Fi Rush in the works. @BillbilKun, the Twitter user who posted the leak, suggested that players could see an official reveal of this game during today's Xbox and Bethesda Developer Direct. This prediction turned out completely accurate, as today's Developer Direct showed a flashy debut gameplay trailer as well as an in-depth look at Hi-Fi Rush in action. The upbeat, over-the-top style of this game stands in direct contrast to the exclusively horror-themed titles that Tango Gameworks made before this, which the trailer even cheekily acknowledges. Even more surprisingly, players can experience Hi-Fi Rush as soon as today on PC Game Pass, Steam, the Microsoft Store, and the Epic Games Store. Hi-Fi Rush is out on PC Game Pass today Before this reveal, rumors suggested that Hi-Fi Rush would take shape as either a sci-fi shooter or a rhythm-centric brawler. As it turns out, ...

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     Redfall gameplay trailer release dateFans have waited a long time for this moment, but we finally got a release date for the upcoming open-world co-op FPS game, Redfall. This shooter, with a shade of spooky vampires looming over the game, will launch on Xbox and PC later this year. To celebrate this bloodsucking game's upcoming release, the Arkane Austin team released over 10 minutes of gameplay in a new trailer during today's Developer_Direct showcase. In Redfall, you're tasked with taking on a number of missions in this open world, taking down vicious vampires and super bosses to make the world a little less dangerous. You'll live out your vampire-hunting dreams, killing these undead ghouls while solving the mystery of how they came to be in the first place. This is perhaps not a very pro-vampire plot (sorry to any Twilight fans out there), but there's at least a lot of juicy ultraviolence to be had. Redfall release date is sneaking up from the shadows The gameplay trailer showed off much o...

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     Forspoken How To Upgrade Arc Slice Fire Magic Spell GuideForspoken has several magic spells for you to try out. One of these is called Arc Slice, which causes your character Frey to whip around a fiery sword, devastating surrounding opponents. Here's our Forspoken guide to help you upgrade the Arc Slice Red Magic/fire spell. Note: We'll have a Forspoken guides and features hub soon, so stay tuned.   Forspoken guide: How to upgrade the Arc Slice magic spell The Arc Slice magic spell in Forspoken becomes available once you beat Tanta Sila in Chapter 5. Doing so unlocks Red Magic (i.e., fire) as a skill tree. The default attack for this element is called Slice, which causes your character to swipe foes with a flaming sword by pressing left-click. Arc Slice, meanwhile, can be done by holding the left mouse button. Once you let go, Frey will unleash a fiery blow in a wide arc. Screenshot by PC Invasion To upgrade the Arc Slice magic spell in Forspoken, we suggest making use of Mana and Spellcraft Challenges. At the start, youR...

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A new 10-minute deep dive gameplay video was also released.

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A new gameplay trailer was also released.

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Detailing several of the game's features

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Showcasing the Trooper Card gameplay mechanic.

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The game is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam

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A new trailer from Nintendo was also released.

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A gameplay video was initially plan to be released this month

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