PCGamesN Friday, February 3, 2023 9:57 AM  When does Hogwarts Legacy take place? The latest Harry Potter universe game is set in the distant past, long before the scarred boy set foot in Hogwarts' hallowed halls and even before the Fantastic Beasts films. To put this into context, Dumbledore is a mere child in the events of this game, so it's as if we're stepping into a brand-new world. With its rather early timeframe, it's also improbable that the open-world game will have either Harry Potter or Hagrid as Hogwarts Legacy characters you can interact with. However, since the ghosts have been on campus since forever, it's highly probable you'll at least bump into Nearly Headless Nick from time to time. Either way, Portkey Games has confirmed in what century Hogwarts Legacy takes place, so let's dive deeper into the story setting. Continue reading When does Hogwarts Legacy take place? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy release date, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Friday, February 3, 2023 9:54 AM  The Diablo 4 tattoo tour has returned, meaning fans of one of the most iconic RPG games on PC can earn themselves early access to the Diablo 4 open beta along with an in-game title if they're prepared to ink iconography from the series permanently onto their flesh. The Diablo 4 Hell's Ink tour is running across the United States, visiting Las Vegas, Pittsburgh, Dallas, and one other fan-voted city that will be determined in the coming weeks. Continue reading Diablo 4 tattoo tour returns, exchanging early beta access for flesh MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 release date, Diablo 4 gameplay preview, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Friday, February 3, 2023 9:01 AM  Perhaps the most shocking thing about The Great War Western Front, Petroglyph's upcoming historical RTS game, is how fast a platoon of men can simply vanish. Dozens of soldiers can be charging across a French battlefield one moment, and in the seconds it takes for a burst of machine gun fire to ring out or an artillery barrage to land, they're gone. In a Great War Western Front hands-on preview I joined recently, I had the chance to try out the upcoming PC game's tutorial, experiment a little with its complex campaign layer, and attempt one of the historical battles that recreate some of the clashes that defined the First World War. It's a remarkable step for Petroglyph, a studio whose RTS chops date back to 1992's Dune 2, and this early look grabbed my attention and held it. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best strategy games on PC, The best RTS games, The best war games on PC |
PCGamesN Friday, February 3, 2023 8:02 AM  HoYoverse is investigating whether Genshin Impact Twitter logins will be impacted by upcoming Twitter API changes and urges players to connect their email address to enable alternate login options for the open-world anime game. Changes being made to Twitter's developer tools following Elon Musk's acquisition of the social media platform are expected to have far-reaching ramifications on many groups and individuals who use them. Continue reading Genshin Impact Twitter login in jeopardy following new changes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Friday, February 3, 2023 7:49 AM  A fresh Dead Space Remake update has arrived, but it, unfortunately, doesn't completely resolve ongoing performance issues. While Motive's revamp is arguably one of the best horror games in 2023, traversal stutters continue to hamper the experience on PC. Continue reading A Dead Space Remake update has landed, but fps stutters remain MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Friday, February 3, 2023 7:57 AM  The best Dead Space Remake settings will help the horror game reach its putrid potential, whether you're looking to enhance performance or experience glorious 4K gore. The intergalactic corridors of the USG Ishimura are bursting with industrial detail, sinister shadow effects, and unsettling lighting, but striking a balance between fidelity and fps will save you from any frame rate frights. Continue reading Best Dead Space Remake settings: gruesome PC graphics options MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Friday, February 3, 2023 7:10 AM  Until this ALT Avatar Motion Controller review, it didn't occur to me that there's something inherently wrong with using a gaming keyboard: after all, it's second nature for my fingers to navigate between W, A, S, and D. The trouble is, even models lauded for all their gaming features are designed for typing first and playing second, based on a layout that hasn't changed much from century old typewriters. Continue reading ALT Avatar Motion Controller review MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Friday, February 3, 2023 8:54 AM  Turtle Rock Studios says Back 4 Blood updates are coming to an end. The developer, which also created the original Left 4 Dead (being known at the time as Valve South), announces that the co-op zombie game will not get any additional content following its three expansions as the team moves onto development of a new game. It's sad news for B4B fans, as the most recent series of updates have helped the game to finally hit its stride. Continue reading Back 4 Blood updates end, just as things are getting good MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Back 4 Blood review, The best co-op games on PC in 2021, The best zombie games on PC in 2021 |
PCGamesN Friday, February 3, 2023 6:40 AM  Looking for a great Warzone 2 SP-R 208 loadout? Marksman rifles are one of the strongest weapons in MW2 and they're just as powerful in Warzone 2, though you do need to use the right attachments. One-shot kills are impossible if your opponent has three armour plates, but the sheer speed of the SP-R 208 ensures that follow-up shots will be easier than with the more cumbersome sniper rifles. The SP-R 208 is strong thanks to its lightning-fast aim-down sight speed and ability to kill enemies in the free PC game with a single upper body shot at close and medium range. The damage drop-off, armour, and long sightlines of Warzone 2 mean you're not going to get one-shot kills, even to the head, but as we saw with the Kar-98k in the first Warzone, that doesn't mean it's not any good. Provided your aim is sharp, this is easily one of the best Warzone 2 marksman rifle in the game right now. Continue reading Best Warzone 2 SP-R 208 loadout for Season 1 Reloaded MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Warzone 2 guns, Best Warzone 2 loadout, Warzone 2 map |
PCGamesN Friday, February 3, 2023 7:04 AM  Want to get Hogwarts Legacy early access and play the game before release? We're just a few weeks away from the new school year, and it's an important one for many Harry Potter fans. It's the first time you, through the guise of a transfer student, become one of the witches and wizards studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. But while you could always wait until the Hogwarts Legacy release date and play it at the same time as everyone else, you have the option to start the PC game a few days earlier instead. Before long, you'll wander around colossally-sized school grounds with your Hogwarts Legacy map in hand, locating the Hogwarts Legacy common rooms, casting spells, and meeting Hogwarts Legacy characters from students to professors. Continue reading Hogwarts Legacy early access release date MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy release date, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Friday, February 3, 2023 6:29 AM  With the best SP-R 208 loadout for MW2 we're not quite back to the glory days of quickscoping, but it's getting pretty close. While there are plenty of ways to trim the best sniper rifles in Modern Warfare 2 back to their barest forms, we're keeping the long-range scope on our build so it can be used effectively at all ranges. Our SP-R 208 loadout adds a scope to make it feel like a true quickscoper's gun, while also trimming down the weight to make it as mobile as possible. Expect some severe damage dropoff at long-range, but most fights you take in this FPS game will be relatively up close. Provided you can land your shots, it's easily one of the best guns in Modern Warfare 2 and it fares surprisingly well in the free PC game, Warzone 2. Continue reading The best SP-R 208 loadout in MW2 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Friday, February 3, 2023 6:05 AM  Yes folks, the fabled The Day Before gameplay trailer has finally arrived, giving us a ten-minute long look at how the survival game is set to play out. Being honest, though, it hasn't exactly inspired much faith. Continue reading The Day Before is a bland mix of Fortnite, The Division, and zombies MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best PC survival games, Best PC open-world games, Best PC MMOs |
PCGamesN Friday, February 3, 2023 6:03 AM  Looking for the best Warzone 2 battle rifle? While assault rifles are the most popular weapons in Call of Duty games, battle rifles offer an alternative option that sacrifices fire rate and mobility for firepower and bullet velocity; an elegant weapon for a more civilised age. Picking the best Warzone 2 battle rifle out of the four is no mean feat. The most competitively viable weapons in the free PC game tend to be very easy to run and gun with, and battle rifles really force you to take a more passive approach, but if you can do that then they can be surprisingly effective. If you're looking for a gun that mixes the damage potential of the best Warzone 2 AR with the stability of a great Warzone 2 marksman rifle, then this may be the gun type for you. Continue reading Best Warzone 2 battle rifle for Season 1 Reloaded MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Warzone 2 guns, Best Warzone 2 loadout, Warzone 2 map |
PCGamesN Friday, February 3, 2023 6:26 AM  If you're looking for a list of all Overwatch 2 maps, then we've got you covered. Overwatch 2 brings back many of the maps from the previous game, several of which have been adjusted to give them a different feel. Alongside all the new Overwatch 2 characters and its fresh-look 5v5 gameplay, we've got details on the Overwatch 2 battle pass rewards that can ensure you're navigating the Overwatch 2 maps in style. If you're just jumping in and getting your bearings in the free PC game, we've collected every new and returning map, plus what game modes can be played on each of them. Continue reading All Overwatch 2 maps and game modes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list |
PCGamesN Friday, February 3, 2023 6:53 AM  Whether you're new to Blizzard's hero shooter or a grizzled returning veteran, the Overwatch 2 ranks system for competitive will probably be a little unfamiliar and confusing at first sight. New account holders will also have to do a little grinding to unlock competitive modes – which is probably a good thing unless you want to get bashed around in your first dozen matches. Once you've unlocked Overwatch 2 ranks, there are two competitive modes you can choose from in order to ascend in the free PC game: classic Open Queue, where you can choose any hero in any role, or the more comp-friendly Role Queue, in which you choose a role to queue for as part of a set team composition. Effectively, Open Queue is pure mayhem and Role Queue is actually competitive. Thankfully, both modes have their own associated ranks, so you don't need to engage with Open Queue at all if you don't want to. Continue reading Overwatch 2 ranks and competitive explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list |
PCGamesN Friday, February 3, 2023 6:54 AM  Want to know if there's Hogwarts Legacy multiplayer? While you have a classmate from one of the four houses as a companion who accompanies you in your adventures around Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, they are not the same as another player watching your back. They can't do as good a job fending off nefarious warlocks casting forbidden curses or shouting that there are trolls in the dungeon, because you really ought to know. The latest game in the extended Harry Potter universe has the potential to be one of the best PC games of this year, but you may be wondering if you can play Hogwarts Legacy multiplayer as part of a co-op - or competitive - mode. With so much to discover in the open-world game, it would be truly magical to fly around Hogsmede on broomsticks in makeshift obstacle courses or practice casting your Hogwarts Legacy spells in sparring matches to prepare you for more extensive tests. Continue reading Is Hogwarts Legacy multiplayer? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy release date, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Friday, February 3, 2023 5:48 AM  Swapping out your ageing storage with the best SSD for gaming isn't cheap, but you can now grab a super speedy 500GB Western Digital drive for under $40. While it isn't going to hold your entire Steam library, it's a winning solution for anyone looking to give their gaming PC a performance boost and meet system requirements for the latest games. Continue reading Grab a super speedy Western Digital gaming SSD for under $40 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Friday, February 3, 2023 5:41 AM  Looking for Genshin Impact codes? Gathering currency in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind - while you can earn Mora and Primogems by completing quests such as daily commissions, an injection of extra funds will always be gratefully received. Fortunately, the developers occasionally send out free gifts in the form of Genshin Impact codes that can be redeemed online. Most codes also only work for a limited time - so it's a good idea to redeem them as soon as possible in case you miss out. Codes can only be redeemed once per account. Genshin Impact codes are released periodically, frequently appearing in Hoyoverse's special programs that reveal information about future updates coming to the free PC game soon, but also to celebrate milestones or to coincide with new Genshin Impact events. Here are all the current Genshin Impact codes for February 2023, and how to redeem them. Continue reading Genshin Impact codes February 2023 – redeem free primogems MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Friday, February 3, 2023 5:30 AM  Want to know if you can win the Hogwarts Legacy House Cup or if it's even in the game? If you're familiar with the Harry Potter universe, teachers blurt out "ten points to Gryffindor" at every opportunity. These proclamations serve a purpose in the books and films: every point gets a student's house ever closer to sealing victory and earning the House Cup. Students at Hogwarts earn points for many reasons, whether by learning Hogwarts Legacy spells quickly in classes or by feats of bravery or cunning. Winning the House Cup is a badge of honour for all students in the school, so no matter which house the Hogwarts Legacy sorting hat dumps you in, there would theoretically be a chance for you to get a share of the glory. If you help win it in your first year by completing tasks in the open-world game, then all the better. Continue reading What is the Hogwarts Legacy House Cup? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy release date, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Friday, February 3, 2023 4:41 AM  The Warzone 2 Resurgence Ashika Island release date is just around the corner, so get ready. The Resurgence gamemode in Warzone has always been a popular choice among the player base; its fast-paced low-stakes gameplay made it perfect for squads looking to have fun, rather than spend 20 minutes looting before getting demolished by a team of pros. Resurgence is a gamemode in the battle royale game that generally takes place on a smaller, bespoke map, and allows players to respawn back into the game just so long as they have at least one team member alive. It encourages a more aggressive playstyle in the free PC game, with your job only being complete once you see the team wipe notification. Here is the Warzone 2 Resurgence release date, and everything else we know about the new map, Ashika Island. Continue reading Warzone 2 Resurgence Ashika Island release date, map, and POI MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Warzone 2 guns, Best Warzone 2 loadout, Warzone 2 map |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 3, 2023 9:00 AM  The makers of Command & Conquered Remastered have announced their new WW1 RTS The Great War: Western Front will be releasing on March 30th 2023. It's also getting a Steam Next Fest demo next week on February 6th, which gives you access to its chunky tutorial and the early portion of its campaign, plus the Historic Battle of The Battle Of Passchendaele, which is the mission I got a chance to play at the end of last year. As it turns out, I've also had a sneak peek at the Next Fest build, too, and there's a heck of a lot to sink your teeth into. Here's a small glimpse of what to expect. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 3, 2023 9:00 AM  Fishing mini-games make just about any game better. There's something meditative about being close to the water, waiting in silence for a catch, and mashing buttons to reel them in - plus I don't need to deal with the horrendous smell from behind the safety of my desk. The indie game Dredge subverts what I like about fishing games, with an eerie eldritch horror waiting beneath the ocean's surface. We won't need to wait long before we see what's under there as Dredge releases on March 30th. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 3, 2023 6:38 AM  Developer Velan Studios have announced that their team-based dodgeballer is being, well, knocked out. Season 9 of Knockout City will be its last and online services will be shut down on June 6th at 12PM GMT/6AM CST/7AM ET. Dodgeballers won't be able to play Knockout after this date, but Velan have promised that a standalone, private-server version of the game will be coming to PC sometime after. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 3, 2023 6:35 AM  While the patch notes for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's 4.01 update claim it "improves the overall stability and performance of the game", if you're not using the recently added ray tracing settings, it might well do the opposite. I gave the patch a whirl to try out its PC-specific changes – namely a new 'Performance' setting for RT global illumination and a fix for the broken screen space reflections setting – only to find that non-ray-traced, DirectX 12 performance has been utterly knackered. Again. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 3, 2023 6:00 AM .jpg/BROK/resize/1920x1920%3E/format/jpg/quality/80/Rhythm-Sprout-(7).jpg) I tend to find that a lot of rhythm games hold back from going completely beast mode. It definitely comes from a place of accessibility, where an onslaught of timed bars and coloured symbols can be intimidating for casual players. But what about the rest of us who want to be pummelled to death in time with a catchy beat? Good news! TinyBuild's new action-adventure game Rhythm Sprout: Sick Beats & Bad Sweets does not hold back. I'm not even halfway through the game and I've had my butt completely kicked by its barrage of oncoming beats, and all in perfect time to its soda-pop EDM. |
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Siliconera Friday, February 3, 2023 9:30 AM
Tsuburaya Productions promoted the full trailer for the third and last season of Netflix's Ultraman animated series. Formally titled Ultraman Final, the season will conclude the story of Shinjiro Hayata and the Ultraman Suits. The series streams on Netflix, with the last season set to debut in Spring 2023. Check it out below. Note: The Ultraman Final trailer and the description below contains spoilers for Ultraman Season 1 and 2.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2_cxz-VmFc The Ultraman Final anime shows Shinjiro in a moment of crisis. His powers are growing out of control and devastating the city. In one incident Shinjiro sees himself grown to the size of a Giant of Light (the original Ultraman), despite not wearing the Ultraman suit, and facing off against Zetton. Public opinion has turned against Shinjiro as Ultraman, and even other suit-wearers are hunting him down. Meanwhile alien forces are taking action, among them villains called Mephisto and Valcure. The new aliens introduced for Ultraman Final are called Mephisto and Valcure. They appear to be original creations, although Mephisto's design appears similar to that of Alien Mefilas from the classic shows. Valcure is voiced by MAO, who also voiced Iris in Fire Force, Shion in That Time I Reincarnated As A Slime, and Pecorine in Princess Connect! Re: Dive. Mephisto is voiced by Koji Ishii, who also played Fisher Tiger in One Piece, and Ba'gamnan in Final Fantasy XII. The show itself is co-directed by the pair of Kenji Kamiyama and Shinji Aramaki, who also worked on Ghost in the Shell: SAC 2045 and Blade Runner: Black Lotus. Ultraman Final will debut on Netflix in Spring 2023. The first two seasons are readily available. Threezero recently announced a figure based on the Ultraman Tiga suit Power Type. The post Ultraman Final Anime Trailer Teases Big Battles appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 3, 2023 9:00 AM
A new key visual for the upcoming Final Fantasy X kabuki stage play appeared on the official Twitter account. Previously, there was a teaser video featuring Nakamura Yonekichi V performing the Sending while in character as Yuna. Other members of the cast include Nakamura Shido, Onoe Matsuya, and Nakamura Hashinosuke. https://twitter.com/ff10_kabuki/status/1621342712560762882 All of the party members, from Tidus to Rikku, appear on the poster. We can also see Jecht, Seymour, and Braska. Ogami Kikunosuke will play Tidus. As a reminder, you can actually buy tickets for just half of the show. The Final Fantasy X stage play will adapt the entire game. Here is the full cast list for the Final Fantasy X kabuki stage play:
As a reminder, Nakamura Karoku, Nakamura Kinnosuke, and Onoe Ushinosuke will only appear in the second half. Both the characters' outfits and the music have had rearrangements to them to fit the kabuki aesthetic. This generally means that there is a more traditional Japanese feel to them. You could hear that in the Sending video as well. The Final Fantasy X kabuki stage play will take place in Japan from March 4 to April 12, 2023. The post Final Fantasy X Kabuki Shows Off Cast in Costumes appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 3, 2023 8:30 AM
A new FFXIV anime commercial from Korea promotes the game's multifaceted job system. Posted to the official Final Fantasy XIV Korean-language YouTube channel, the new promotion is done up in 2D animation. It's a contrast to the usual style for FFXIV promos, which typically use in-game graphics, CG cinematics, or real-life actors. Check out the FFXIV anime commercial below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxzkwf7unxw Consisting of a brief clip, the FFXIV anime commercial traces the origins of a powerful sword. First found as a rare bit of ore by a Lalafell Miner, the item is brought into being by a Hrothgar Blackmith. It then ends up in the hands of a high-level Paladin, leading a party of characters in what looks to be the Final Coil of Bahamut raid encounter. The commercial touches briefly on the many roles a player can take while playing Final Fantasy XIV. Gathering jobs in the Disciple of the Land track, like Miners, Botanists, and Fishers gather up raw materials from gathering spots all over the game world. Then players with Crafting Jobs in the Disciple of the Hand track, like Blacksmiths, Armorers, and Leatherworkers turn the materials into everything from weapons and armoreto potions, food, and accessories. Then the Disciples of War and Magic, the game's combat classes, take their crafted gear into battle, using them directly or for cosmetic glamour. Final Fantasy XIV is available on the PC, PS4, and PS5. The post FFXIV Anime Commercial Focuses on Crafting and Raiding appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 3, 2023 8:00 AM
Over the years, a number of Vanillaware games came back again. Odin Sphere. Princess Crown. Muramasa: The Demon Blade. Dragon's Crown. Now people are poised to yet again return to the world and characters of GrimGrimgoire with the OnceMore remaster. To help learn more about the game, as well as its influence on 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and possible upcoming projects, Siliconera spoke with Vanillaware President and Producer George Kamitani, Director Yoshio Nishimura, and Programmer Teruhisa Kanayama. Kamitami served as director on the original game and producer on OnceMore. Meanwhile, Nishimura served as a UI/background designer on the PS2 game. Jenni Lada: Did you face any challenges in remastering the GrimGrimoire character designs? Yoshio Nishimura: Since we'd originally drawn each illustration in high resolution already, we honestly did not run into much difficulty renewing the design. However, since the game is 15 years old, some data had already been lost, and it took some additional work to correct certain anomalies in the animations and to change the screen ratio from 4:3 to 16:9, but with a bit of time, we were able to get it done. What GrimGrimoire OnceMore addition do you feel is the most extensive, and how difficult was it to implement into the game? Teruhisa Kanayama: The skill tree. The power-up elements in the PlayStation 2 version used to be tied to story progression, but this time they can be obtained from the players' abilities of choice. Maintaining the unit characteristics from the PlayStation 2 version while adding abilities that would broaden the scope of the game's strategy aspects was a challenge. Other major additions include an illustration gallery and a fast-forward function. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOFwoilgAeE&ab_channel=NISAmerica Nishimura: We were working on a major project within the company at the time, and it was difficult to secure a production budget and production staff, so we had to make sure not to do anything that could cause problems. We also gave priority to in-house staff who were interested in the game to work on the title. How did you decide which quality of life changes to include? How influential was feedback from players? Nishimura: Things can change quite a bit in 15 years, don't you think? It was for that reason that we decided on the content of the changes based on feedback from the production staff this time around rather than from the users at the time. Basically, we tried to add features that would have been implemented in a typical game today, so that people who played the game 15 years ago could enjoy it with a fresh new feeling and without complaints. The "HARD" difficulty level is more difficult in GrimGrimoire OnceMore. What did you adjust to ensure it is satisfying, but balanced? Kanayama: Since there are more power-up elements for the players this time around, such as new familiar abilities and grand magic, some adjustments have been made, like reducing the maximum amount of mana that can be taken from crystals on "HARD" and enemies using more abilities in the final stages of the game. In the PlayStation 2 version, the "HARD" difficulty was unlocked after the game was completed, but this time it's playable from the beginning so as to satisfy users who are already familiar with real-time strategy games.
Nishimura: Some of the voice actors for the Japanese version had already retired from their jobs as voice actors, and there were some issues with the contract for the PlayStation 2 version, so it was necessary to re-record them. Voices for characters are in high demand due to the influence of the Japanese animation industry, so we wanted to incorporate the current trends in voice quality after 15 years.
George Kamitani: The original version of GrimGrimoire was remade into 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. Based on the response to GrimGrimoire, we flipped the "story-to-RTS" ratio and created a totally new experience through the framework of the story. And since GrimGrimoire was a loop scenario, the starting point of 13 Sentinels needed a loop that did not actually loop. Nishimura: As for influence from 13 Sentinels, we were able to use a substantial amount of materials from the 13 Sentinels setting in this game. GrimGrimoire actually has a fairly detailed setting, but that hasn't really been shown off. That's why we decided to add illustrations and text to OnceMore in order to expand on the setting. Kanayama: The fact that there were similar features in 13 Sentinels, such as saving and fast-forwarding during battle, made it easy to come up with the idea of trying those things in GrimGrimoire OnceMore. Could we see a return to other Vanillaware games and further re-releases? Could Kumatanchi or Grand Knights History make a comeback? Kamitani: Kumatanchi! That's a great idea! (laughs) As for Grand Knights History, we may or may not be working on a similar yet totally different project. I'd like to port something like Muramasa, but there are certain complications there. At the end of the day, I think I really would love to release a new original title. GrimGrimoire OnceMore will come to the PS4, PS5, and Switch in North America on April 4, 2023 and in Europe on April 7, 2023. It is already available in Japan. It first showed up on the PS2 in Japan in 2007. The post Interview: Vanillaware Talks GrimGrimoire, 13 Sentinels, Future Games appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 3, 2023 7:40 AM
The Fire Emblem Engage manga will begin running in the pages of Saikyo Jump starting in March 2023. However, February 3, 2023 saw the debut of the Fire Emblem Engage manga prologue chapter, which set things up for the story to begin properly next month. The official Fire Emblem Twitter account previewed the Engage manga prologue in a post. You can check out the pages in the gallery below. [gallery size="medium" link="file" ids="949534,949533,949532"] The first page shows Clanne, Framme, and Vander on their way to meet Alear, who is still sleeping. Clanne admonishes Framme to make sure to address Alear as "The Divine Dragon." The next panels on the page describe Framme's "Divine Dragon Diary," and Vander's somewhat complex instructions for their task. The second page in the Fire Emblem Engage manga prologue shows the trio gazing upon Alear's sleeping form. The manga uses the male design of Alear for the manga adaptation. The kids express surprise that Alear is in human form, Framme is struck by Alear's "dignity and gentle face," The preview ends when the pair see Alear's fancy ring. The Fire Emblem Engage manga is illustrated by Kazurou Kyou, who created Dead-End-Host, Houkago Idol, and Himedoll!. Subscribers to Weekly Shonen Jump+ will get the first three chapters of the series for free as they appear each month, but after that, subsequent chapters will appear for free after a three-week delay. The Fire Emblem Engage manga runs in the pages of Saikyo Jump in Japan, and will begin proper on March 3, 2023. The game is available on the Nintendo Switch. The post Take a Look at the Fire Emblem Engage Manga Prologue appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 3, 2023 6:00 AM
Pocket Card Jockey is back again, thank goodness. Even though the impending 3DS eShop shutdown means one version could be lost, Game Freak's solitaire and horse racing mashup lives on via Apple Arcade. The fact that there are simulation elements in there might throw people off, though. Especially if you aren't sure how to start raising your own horses. Fortunately, unlocking the farm and getting to breed horses in Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On is easy and not dissimilar to the original 3DS release.
How to Unlock the Farm and Breed Horses in Pocket Card Jockey: Ride OnOkay. So just getting the farm isn't too difficult. Once your horse becomes a full grown adult at five years old, it will retire. You'll then be able to access it and pair it up at the farm. So playing through solitaire matches and racing in Pocket Card Jockey will probably unlock that in between one and two hours. However, actually getting to breed horses in Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On takes a bit longer. That's because you need one male and one female horse. As you go through the game, you'll unlock more loaner horses by hitting milestones like racing a certain number of times or racking up wins. Every horse that you ride becomes accessible in the farm after they retire. So if you want to start breeding them ASAP, you need to make sure your second loaner horse is the opposite gender from the one you started out with. After that, go to the farm, place both of them in the field at the same time, go through some races with another horse, and you should come back to a new foal you can race that takes traits and skills from its parents. Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On is available for Apple Arcade subscribers with iOS devices. The post How to Unlock Horse Breeding at the Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On Farm appeared first on Siliconera. |
Tabletop Gaming News Friday, February 3, 2023 9:00 AM |
MonsterVine Friday, February 3, 2023 9:00 AM Game of the Year 2022 – Elden Ring Samantha: I haven't finished Elden Ring yet, since the 75 hours I poured into it is a paltry amount when faced with its vast world. What I have played has been fantastic, though, and it's led to some of my most memorable gaming experiences of 2022. I […] |
MonsterVine Friday, February 3, 2023 9:00 AM Best Surprise – Marvel Snap Tom: A mobile card game that is actually pretty good AND doesn't require hundreds of dollars of buy in to be competitive? It's actually really fun? I've played Snap and still don't believe it exists. The thing about Snap is you keep waiting for it to reveal how it's exploiting […] |