Kotaku Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:45 AM  The last decade of anime has brought about a bunch of new names and faces to recognize than the early aughts did, thanks in part to the exponential growth of the industry. And while not all of those shows made are hits, many have left an unquestionable impact on both pop culture and the anime industry at large. I'll… |
Kotaku Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:20 AM  Do you ever wish you could reacquire the games you once had? And not just copies of the same ones, but the very discs or cartridges you used? Well, the Named Cassette Museum in Tokyo is making that very thing a reality for many gamers: reuniting those who once wrote their names, addresses, or other personal… |
Kotaku Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:15 AM  Returnal is an incredibly good game, and I am incredibly bad at Returnal. What makes it such a joy, whether in its original form on PlayStation or in this new PC version, is that being bad at it barely dents at its incredible appeal and overwhelming replayability. |
Kotaku Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:05 AM  PlayStation Plus subscribers are about to get some heat this month, including games such as Horizon Forbidden West and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, if a leaked line-up of the service's upcoming offerings is to be believed. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:42 AM  If you need to climb the battlements in Hogwarts Legacy to complete The High Keep quest, you've come to the right place. This is a quest that comes at around the midpoint of the story, and it has players stumped. The quest begins when you meet Natty near Falbarton Castle on the Hogwarts Legacy map and she asks for your help to retrieve a letter. As the main gate is locked, you need to climb the walls of the battlements and enter the Gatehouse. It's the first objective in The High Keep quest in Hogwarts Legacy, so here's how to do it. Continue reading How to climb the battlements in Hogwarts Legacy The High Keep MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:39 AM  MW2 ranked play launches with Modern Warfare 2 season 2, marking the first time an Infinity Ward-developed Call of Duty game has featured an extensive ranked mode. Developed alongside Treyarch and the Call of Duty League, Modern Warfare 2 ranked play is set to offer players a unique competitive experience with rewards for the most dedicated players. There are a number of improvements made to the rank system last seen in the FPS game Call of Duty Vanguard, including the introduction of forgiveness, demotion protection, and skill rating (SR). Here's everything you need to know about MW2 ranked play, including what level you need to be to play, what the skill divisions are, and more. Continue reading MW2 ranked play skill divisions, ranks, and rewards MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:34 AM  Certain Genshin Impact ads are so dated that they depict limited-time events new players may never get to enjoy. As a newcomer, it must be an oddly disappointing feeling to try the anime game because of an interesting ad, only to find out that the advertised Genshin Impact event no longer exists in-game, in any form. The Genshin community often raises this issue when speaking on the anime game's major flagship events - it's currently impossible to replay them. Continue reading Genshin Impact ads reference events that new players may never see MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:31 AM  If you've ever wanted to live atop a giant space whale (and who hasn't), Beyond These Stars is here to fulfil that fantasy. The new Steam city building game from indie strategy publisher Hooded Horse and developer Balancing Monkey Games promises a galaxy-spanning adventure as you ride the colossal cetacean across the stars in search of new planets packed with resources, alien life, and adventure. Continue reading Live on a space whale in new Steam city builder Beyond These Stars MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city builders, Best strategy games, Best space games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:24 AM  The launch of Apex Legends season 16 has drawn a record number of Steam players to Respawn's free-to-play battle royale game. Apex Legends players have been swarming to the game on Steam, reaching a record-smashing 610,433 concurrent players February 15. Continue reading Apex Legends just saw its highest Steam player count ever MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends map guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:19 AM  Wondering where the Hogwarts Legacy empty paintings are? During your first year at the famed School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, you'll get the chance to make friends with your fellow students. One of them is Lenora Everleigh, a Hufflepuff student who you can find next to a seemingly blank painting. However, she believes there is more to it than meets the eye. After completing her quest, you're free to find more Hogwarts Legacy empty paintings and their corresponding Lumos Moths across the Hogwarts campus and some of the other locations in this massive open-world game. Each one you locate gives you more experience and progress towards the Hogwarts Legacy challenges. Luckily, completing the side quest for Lenora is simple, and learning to find the Lumos Moths will put you in good stead to complete more of these paintings when you discover them. Continue reading How to fill Hogwarts Legacy empty paintings with Lumos moths MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:16 AM  Wondering how to get Hogwarts Legacy Shrivelfig fruit? It sounds pretty tasty, but while you can't consume it raw, you do need it to make Thunderbrew potion, which damages opponents with a storm. Ok, maybe we wouldn't want to eat it. You first come across Shrivelfig fruit during one of Professor Sharp's assignments. The Hogwarts Legacy potions professor will task you with making Thunderbrew, and will reward you with the Diffindo spell, so of course you need to locate the necessary ingredients. As with other plants and fruits in Hogwarts Legacy, there's a specific Hogsmeade shopkeeper who can help you out, or you can grow your own Shrivelfig in the Hogwarts Legacy Room of Requirement. Here's everything you need to know about finding, buying, or growing Hogwarts Legacy Shrivelfig fruit. Continue reading How to get Hogwarts Legacy Shrivelfig fruit and seeds MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:06 AM  Does Returnal run on Steam Deck? Valve's handheld PC feels particularly suited to roguelike games, allowing you to continue your current run or start another one (or perhaps thirty) on the move. As such, Returnal looks like a perfect fit for the portable powerhouse on paper, but in reality this, unfortunately, isn't quite the case. Continue reading Does Returnal run on Steam Deck? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:05 AM  Using the best Returnal settings for your gaming PC will improve your odds of beating the roguelike game, as they'll help keep your frame rate stable during clutch moments. With Returnal already proving to be a demanding experience for us players, there's no reason our systems should be unnecessarily sweating (and potentially buckling) alongside us. Continue reading Best Returnal settings and PC options MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:39 AM  Looking for some of the best tycoon games to add to your collection? Whether you're looking for classic park management, or taking charge of a complex, nuanced business, there are plenty of great options to choose from right now, across a range of themes. This is a classic genre that's had plenty of love since its early days, with sequels and new blood galore. While there are plenty of classic tycoon games we could talk about - many of which are some of the best PC games available - we've decided to focus on modern highlights, as this is a genre that's constantly getting new releases and new ideas. We've also kept the definition relatively broad, as there are plenty of management games that you may not consider strictly 'tycoon' games, but have strong business or economic themes with the mechanics to back them up. Continue reading The best Tycoon games to play 2023 |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:34 AM  Believe it or not, the Overwatch 2 season 3 release date is already here. It might seem like only a hop, skip, and a jump since season 2 kicked off at the beginning of December, but a new year means a new season, and more content to go with it. Now that the Overwatch 2 Lunar New Year has concluded, we've begun to turn our sights to the near future and what we can expect from Overwatch 2 season 3. Blizzard has recently issued a new roadmap after its initial launch schedule tailed off after Overwatch 2 season 2, so we have plenty to talk about in terms of new heroes, maps, and events. That said, here's everything confirmed for the latest season in one of the best PC games so far, with a dash of speculation for luck. Continue reading Overwatch 2 season 3 release date, events, mythic skins, and changes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:56 AM  After a The Witcher 3 vagina mod accidentally found its way into the recent next gen port of the fantasy RPG game, developer CD Projekt Red has now assured that it is working to remove the mod from the release while stating that the decision has nothing to do with being against nudity, but instead concerning the visual coherence of the game. Continue reading The Witcher 3 vagina mod saga finally has an explanation MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Witcher 3 mods, The Witcher 4 news, Witcher 3 system requirements |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:43 AM  Struggling to find Hogwarts Legacy Diricawls? You need this flighty bird to complete an assignment from Professor Howin to obtain the powerful Bombarda spell, but as they can be slightly aloof, here's where to find Diricawl dens quickly. Diricawls are one of the many Hogwarts Legacy beasts in the open-world game, and can be used to make money in Hogwarts Legacy or to complete quests. You can also house them in the Room of Requirements once you unlock the Vivarium in Hogwarts Legacy, but you need to catch them first. Here's where you can find the Hogwarts Legacy Diricawl locations. Continue reading Hogwarts Legacy Diricawl locations and where to find dens MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:54 AM  Want to know how to solve the Hogwarts Legacy Merlin Trials? If you're fretting about inventory space, you definitely haven't solved enough Merlin Trials. These mini-challenges appear after you save Nora Treadwell in Lower Hogsfield from some nefarious Ashwinders who are giving her a hard time. After all, they are looking for you, so it only makes sense to help. It turns out that Nora is a historian and archaeologist specialising in Merlin's work. She was exploring the highlands to find what she calls 'The Trials of Merlin'. They're essentially Hogwarts Legacy puzzles designed to test what students have learned in class, giving more inventory space for completing these open-world game tasks. There are a whopping 95 Merlin Trials to find, so grab your Hogwarts Legacy map and crack on finding all of them. Continue reading Hogwarts Legacy Merlin Trials and how to solve them MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:04 AM  Excited to learn about the Nightingale release date? Nightingale is an upcoming open-world survival game from Inflexion Games. Like other games in its genre, it involves plenty of gathering and building. What sets Nightingale apart is its Victorian-inspired assortment of procedurally-generated magical realms and roguelite card system, supported by a post-apocalyptic origin story set in a parallel universe. Although Nightingale's early access release has been delayed, there's already a new release window on the horizon. Meanwhile, the developers have been generous in their information supply, providing us with a ton of blog posts and videos on Nightingale's progress. There's so much to learn about the Victorian survival game, so here's an overview of everything we know about Nightingale, which could eventually be one of the best PC games. Continue reading Nightingale release date, gameplay, story, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games on PC, Best crafting games on PC, Best fantasy games on PC |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:30 AM  Which are the best war games on PC? It's a tricky question to answer since war is sort of the default here in the world of PC gaming. It never changes, whether you're re-fighting WW2 or blowing planes out of the sky in Battlefield. We've chosen some highlights from quality war games on PC for your perusal, from calmer free-to-play options to serious strategy games that cover some of history's most serious conflicts. This is a living list where we try to keep things fresh by rotating games in and out, so make sure you check back regularly. The free PC games are up top by default, so if you're looking for something to play with zero financial commitment, that's where to look. Check out our sister website Wargamer for plenty more dedicated coverage of the world of war games. Continue reading The best war games on PC MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Play Enlisted for free, The best free PC games , The best WW2 PC games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:32 AM  Following a successful beta launch in July 2022, sadly, Multiversus Steam figures hit a record low this week, as the fighting game and one-time rival to the likes of Brawlhalla sees its daily player count down by more than 99%. Continue reading Multiversus Steam numbers hit new low, with daily players down 99% MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Multiversus impressions, Multiversus tier list, The best Multiversus mods |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:50 AM  If you're looking for the Star Wars Jedi Survivor release date, you're in the right place. Set five years after the events of Fallen Order, Cal Kestis continues his fight against the Empire during one of the galaxy's darkest periods. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order saw Cal Kestis transition from a Padawan to a deadly Jedi Knight, but his dire situation has only gotten worse in the action-adventure game. The Empire's power continues to grow, pushing Cal to the edge of the galaxy where he faces a new set of problems. Here's everything you need to know about the Star Wars Jedi Survivor release date, including speculation on the story, and what pre-order DLC you can pick up at launch. Continue reading Star Wars Jedi Survivor release date, story speculation, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Star Wars games, Star Wars Jedi Survivor release date, Star Wars Jedi Survivor system requirements |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:26 AM  Square Enix's divisive RPG game Forspoken has been heavily criticised for its hefty price point, but if you took the plunge and are looking for some free gear then you can pick up a new cloak for Frey on Steam. Continue reading A new Forspoken cloak is free on Steam, and it's purrfect MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Forspoken cast and voice actors, Forspoken map, Forspoken system requirements |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:15 AM  Metas change, LoL tier lists fluctuate, and your favourite champion might not be in a great place right now. While you can absolutely win games and climb the ranked ladder with nearly anyone in the lower ELOs, the changes that come via champion and item balancing can tip the scales enough that some picks are almost mandatory. We've put together a few picks for each lane that have become especially overpowered in the 13.1 patch for League of Legends. Whether it's due to a buff, kit change, or item change, these are safe picks if you're looking to climb the ranks in the free PC game. If you do want to play something else, keep every one of these champions in our LoL tier list in mind for your ban, as they all have the potential to go on and dominate Summoner's Rift in one of the best MOBAs you can play right now. Continue reading LoL tier list 13.3 – the best League of Legends champions 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: How much have I spent on League of Legends?, League of Legends patch 13.3, League of Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:16 AM  Knowing whether to steal the Hogwarts Legacy Fwooper feather for Garreth in Potions class is a tricky one because, on one hand, you want to give a good first impression to Professor Sharp as the new fifth-year student. On the other hand, Garreth's "spectacular" potion is sure to be excellent, and you want to make friends and allies during your time at Hogwarts. This isn't the only decision you'll need to make in Hogwarts Legacy, but it is one of the earliest, and Garreth does make a good case for himself in the RPG game. It's fairly simple to steal the feather - all you need to do is pick it up when you enter Sharp's office, alongside the ingredients you're actually in there for - but will you get in trouble? Here are the two outcomes of the Potions class decision on whether to steal the Fwooper feather in Hogwarts Legacy or not. Continue reading Should you steal a Fwooper feather in Hogwarts Legacy? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:17 AM  As a veteran of the USG Ishimura, the prospect of a Dead Space Remake new game plus must be a tantalising one - not only did the remake change up the iconic ship, its enemies, and your objectives, but with new game plus, you get to explore it all over again with an even bigger target on your back. A lot of story games add new game plus modes to give experienced, hardcore players a chance to prove just how really good they are, and the Dead Space remake is no exception. If our Dead Space Remake review is anything to go by, it could be making our end-of-year best PC games list, so why wouldn't you want to play through it more than once? Continue reading Dead Space Remake new game plus explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best horror games on PC, Dead Space Remake review, Dead Space system requirements |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:26 AM  If you're looking for an Overwatch 2 tier list to help you gain a competitive edge in the meta, then we've got you covered. With 36 heroes to pick from, starting out in Blizzard's hero shooter can be pretty daunting, and it's not always easy to tell how strong your chosen character is when you're constantly coming up against different counters and team comps. Continue reading Overwatch 2 tier list and best characters February 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 9:57 AM  You can now play Goddess of Victory Nikke on PC, as the mobile third-person shooter anime game launches its PC client, complete with full cross play and progression across PC, Android, and iOS versions of the game. Developer Shift Up also announces the arrival of a Nikke x Chainsaw Man collaboration that brings characters from the popular manga and anime series to the free-to-play gacha game. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best free games, Best anime games, Best RPGs on PC |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:19 AM  Want to know how to use the Hogwarts Legacy Room of Requirement and what purpose it serves? Fans of the Harry Potter books will know of the Room of Requirement since we were introduced to it in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. However, it makes its first appearance in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as a chamber that presents itself whenever a person truly needs it. Thankfully, you do meet the requirements of needing its services in the RPG game since you are a Hogwarts student catching up on several years of missed witchcraft and wizardry education. You need to play a fair bit of Hogwarts Legacy to unlock the Room of Requirement, but you are eventually introduced to its many features by Professor Weasley, one of many Hogwarts Legacy characters who help you settle into this new magical lifestyle. Here's everything you need to know about the Hogwarts Legacy Room of Requirement. Continue reading Hogwarts Legacy Room of Requirement guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 15, 2023 12:00 PM  I've never had much of a desire for "I'm attending school" sims, because I hated attending school and not having to do it is one of the prime benefits of growing out of your teens. Running a school though? That's a challenge I don't mind taking on. Twopoint Campus does a great plate-spinning take on a school admin sim, but if you want something with cards, a dark lord, and the option for organic school meals, then... well, then you're making a very specific request. But it's one I can fulfil with Spellcaster University. And it's bloody difficult. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:39 AM  Returnal is here on PC and lo and behold, it's not as scary as it looked. In a hardware demanding, recommended spec kind of way, at least – those lanky alien tree-man enemies are greying what little hair I have left. Like previous Playstation port Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered, it's not the most easygoing game either, but I've cycled through my share of deaths and rebirths and can report that Returnal will make do with older graphics cards and middling RAM counts. It's a mostly well-considered porting job too, with optional ray tracing, various upscaling tools, ultrawide support for 21:9 and 32:9 monitors, and pages upon pages of customisable display and control settings. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:15 AM  Developer Pixel Hunt's track record of delivering intriguing visual novels began with the optimistic, heartrending refugee story of Bury Me, My Love. They're now returning with the similarly unique The Wreck, a memory-hopping, 3D visual novel unpacking themes of trauma, recovery, and motherhood, and it's releasing on March 14th for PC. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:00 AM  The last thing you need when you've just crash-landed on an unknown planet teeming with predatory wildlife is to discover you're also stuck in a time loop. But that's the fate of deep-space astronaut Selene in Returnal, when she ditches her single-seater vessel on a remote rock called Atropos. Each time she falls foul of the local fauna, she pops back into existence right next to her broken ship, with no obvious means of escape. Forget Aliens vs Predator, this is Aliens vs Groundhog Day. But what a day it is, as Returnal combines a best-in-class third-person shooter with a deep dive into the psychology of its protagonist. Selene's journey into Atropos, through a thick jungle, a burning vermilion desert and beyond, sends her circling through a smorgasbord of emotions – from confusion to hope, despair to determination. And so often, her mood dovetails with your own highs and lows of elation and frustration, until every part of Returnal encases you in its loop. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 15, 2023 9:59 AM  March is fast approaching, which means we'll need to say goodbye to another batch of Game Pass games very soon. This month's list of leavers includes a few heavy hitters, like the horrifying Alien Isolation, and a duo of big JRPGs that are likely impossible to binge in just two weeks. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 15, 2023 9:45 AM  Wild Hearts developers Omega Force are looking to lower the blades of disgruntled PC players, penning a Steam news update that acknowledges performance issues with the early trial of their Monster Hunter-y RPG. "Omega Force are working continuously to improve performance and optimise the game for a wide variety of hardware specs across future updates", the note reads. It also confirms that support for both DLSS and FSR upscalers is on the way, and asks those who've found their hunts scuppered by dodgy performance to report their issues to EA's support team. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 15, 2023 9:00 AM  Loathe as I am to become one of those "want to feel old?" types of posters, this review requires me to point out that the original Pharaoh came out in 1999, almost 25 years ago. It was one of that era's City Building series that included Zeus and all of the Caesars, a run of games so good that they earned the capital letters. Pharaoh also happens to be one of my foundational video games, and I played it when I was knee-high to my big brother's desk, at a time when family homes had one (1) yellow-grey computer with a CRT screen. And now it's back, baby. Pharaoh: A New Era means I can play that game of my childhood on my shiny black RGB-lit bastard. Honestly though, the "A New Era" part is a bit much. Sure, the updated graphics are fabulous and the quality of life changes mean it plays like smooth peanut butter to the 90s' extra crunchy. It's a good remake of a solid game, but the mummy in the casket is fundamentally the same. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 15, 2023 9:00 AM  Riot have announced a brand new (previously leaked) League Of Legends spin-off coming this year. The Mageseeker: A League Of Legends Story is a 2D action RPG from Digital Sun, the dev team behind Moonlighter, which was a delightful fusion of roguelike action and shopkeeping. The Mageseeker is launching this spring, while the other LoL spin-offs have also received release windows for 2023. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 15, 2023 8:30 AM  Spells & Secrets is an eye-catching, dungeon-crawling, magic-slinging action-rougelite with a lot of potential — and it's set in an academy for wizards, so basically catnip to me as a fan of a good high school story. I first became aware of this upcoming game while covering last summer's Future Of Play Direct, and I've been itching to write something about it ever since. Happily, as part of RPS Magic Week, I've had the opportunity to speak with Florian Mann, CEO and co-founder of Spells & Secrets development team Alchemist Interactive. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 15, 2023 7:00 AM  2021's Before We Leave was a chill, planet-hopping city builder with the occasional space whale who might hoover up your world's hexagonal tiles. Now developer Balancing Monkey is back for another go at spacefaring management, but this time your city is built on top of a space whale, rather than being terrorised by one. Their follow-up, Beyond These Stars, will be hitting early access on PC later this year. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, February 15, 2023 12:00 PM Best girl Makima arrives in NIKKE. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:21 AM It's not a good day to stay home and relax. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:00 AM Hogwarts vs. Bullworth Academy. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, February 15, 2023 9:19 AM Revel in your success, Apex. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, February 15, 2023 9:15 AM I'm not going home. Not really. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, February 15, 2023 9:00 AM Just let me hurl a bludger at some unknowing NPC! |
Twinfinite Wednesday, February 15, 2023 8:59 AM Pli-eh? |
Siliconera Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:30 AM
Lasengle teased the appearance of Johanna, who will appear for a limited time in the Japanese server of Fate/Grand Order. She will be the Valentine's Day event Servant for 2023. The Valentine's Day event will start from February 17, 2023 on the Japanese server, and more information on her kit, profile, and voice actress will appear on that date. This year will be similar to previous Valentine's Day events in Fate/Grand Order. As you complete quests, you will be able to collect points to get chocolates. You can then give the chocolates to your Servants, who will either give you a chocolate (female Servants) in return or a gift (male Servants). These events will have voices, which means that the download file for the update will be bigger than normal. As well, you will need to complete Singularity F (Fuyuki) in order to participate in the Valentine's Day event. That being said, there will be some spoilers for Lostbelt 3 in the story. For certain Servants, you will have to clear their respective stories as well. For example, you will not be able to receive a gift from Oberon unless you have completed Lostbelt 6. Historically, Pope Johanna (Pope Joan) was a pope who reigned for two years during the Middle Ages. However, modern scholars consider her story to be fictional rather than fact. She had disguised herself as a man and became Pope through her natural abilities. However, people discovered her sex when she went into labor. Details of her death vary depending on the story. Fate/Grand Order is readily available on mobile devices, and Johanna will appear in the gacha when the Valentine's Day event starts on February 17, 2023. The post Johanna Will Be Fate/Grand Order Valentine's Day 2023 Servant appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:00 AM
We now know the Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass Inkopolis DLC release date. People will be able to head back to the Splatoon hub on February 28, 2023. That is, as long as they purchased the $24.99 pass. To go along with it, the company also showed a bit more of Callie and Marie in the new area in Splatoon 3. Here are the screenshots of Callie and Marie, the original Splatoon idols returning for a larger role in the Splatoon 3 Inkopolis DLC. The characters already appeared in the game's campaign. However, now they'll return for Splatfest performances in the add-on.
Leading up to its release, Nintendo offered quite a few looks at returning and new residents of Inkopolis. People can see Annie and Spyke again, for example. There are also new characters like Fred Crumbs. Splatoon 3 is available on the Nintendo Switch, and the Expansion Pass Inkopolis DLC release date is February 28, 2023. There's no exact release date for the Side Order add-on that is also a part of the pass. The post Return to Inkopolis in Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass DLC in February appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:30 AM
A 3D model showcase of Hololive Myth Vtubers will take place from February 18, 2023 to March 4, 2023. There will be a new reveal every weekend, ending on a Hololive Myth collaboration event on March 4, 2023. You will be able to watch that collaboration on the Hololive English channel. Are also hashtags for each reveal so that you can keep up with Tweets during the streams. The showcase schedule (along with the hashtag) is as follows:
Each reveal will take place at 7 PM PST (10 PM EST). The Hololive English Twitter account has also uploaded a short video showing off Hololive Myth over the years leading up to their 3D model debut. You can watch the video here: https://twitter.com/hololivepro_EN/status/1625677373235671040 Hololive Myth debuted in 2020 as the first wave of VTubers from Hololive English. They have participated in multiple collaborations together, with other Hololive English generations, or even with their JP colleagues. As you can tell from their name, the concept of the group is mythological creatures, with Amelia the detective who investigates them. The Hololive Myth 3D showcase will start from Ninomae Ina'nis's on February 18, 2023. A different member will stream on weekends at 7 PM PT/10 PM ET until March 4, 2023. The post Hololive Myth Will Debut 3D Models in Stream Relay appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:00 AM
For the 20th anniversary of the Kingdom Hearts series, Square Enix has made available a playlist of over 350 songs. If you listen to the whole thing, it will take over 17 hours. The music selection includes an orchestral instrumental version of "Hikari," which is the opening of the first Kingdom Hearts game. [Thanks, Game Watch!] The playlist uses songs from the series's ten games. You can listen to it from Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Music. While promotional material for the playlist specifically mentions the orchestral instrumental arrangement of "Hikari," you can listen to other arrangements as well. For example, there is the Ray of Hope Mix (which PUNPEI remixed) available on the playlist, as well as through Utada Hikaru's official YouTube channel. Yoko Shimomura is the main composer for the Kingdom Hearts series. Aside from original tracks, she has arranged pieces from the movies (such as "He's a Pirate" from Pirates of the Caribbean). Some of the game include classic songs such as "Part Of Your World" and "Let It Go," which are also in the playlist. Shimomura has also composed for Square Enix games such as Final Fantasy XV. You can listen to the Kingdom Hearts music playlist on streaming services such as YouTube and Spotify. For those who wish to actually own the song, you can order a vinyl boxset of the soundtrack from the Square Enix eStore. This set will include "Reality in the Dark," which is the song in the Kingdom Hearts 4 reveal trailer. The post Official Kingdom Hearts Music Playlist Has Over 350 Songs appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, February 15, 2023 9:30 AM
Get ready to clean up the Final Fantasy VII city of Midgar in PowerWash Simulator. Square Enix announced the release date for the free Midgar Special Pack DLC. People will be able to download it on March 2, 2023. The announcement also included details about what people will get to wash when the add-on releases. When people head to Midgar in PowerWash Simulator, they'll clean both familiar Final Fantasy VII locations, vehicles, and enemies. You'll head to the both the Sector 7 Slums to clean up Tifa's bar, Seventh Heaven, and the Shinra Building to scrub down the Mako Energy Exhibit the team got to visit in-game. The two kinds of vehicles you'll get to wash are a Shinra Hauler that resembles the one Cloud drove and his Hardy Daytona motorcycle. Finally, there are two enemies available. One is the Scorpion Sentinel Cloud and Avalanche fought in the Mako Reactor, while the other is the Airbuster. Here's a closer look at some of the things people will clean up. This will mark the second themed add-on for the game. The first free DLC was a Tomb Raider pack that brought people to Croft Manor. PowerWash Simulator is available for the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Final Fantasy VII Midgar Special Pack DLC will be out on March 2, 2023. The post Final Fantasy VII Midgar DLC PowerWash Simulator Release Date Set appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, February 15, 2023 9:00 AM
Capcom showed off gameplay from Resident Evil Village VR Mode in its latest trailer for the game. VR support for the game, which originally released in 2021, will be made available for free via a DLC update. The mode launches on the same day as the release of the PSVR 2 hardware: February 22, 2023. Check out the trailer below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6C95i1D1GE The Resident Evil Village VR Mode gameplay trailer shows off scenes from the game, but rendered using some of the telltale signs of VR-equipped play. For example, protagonist and player character Ethan Winters moves his viewpoint freely and independently of his limbs, much like a person with a VR headset and individual hand controllers would. Similarly, holds weapons and can aim them by holding them up to his eyeline. A brief shot of menu controls in VR is also seen, where players can equip weapons and equipment using a virtual cursor. Resident Evil Village VR mode also includes things like dual-wielding, where Ethan holds and fires a different weapon in each hand, unarmed combat, and the ability to transfer weapons from one hand to another. A firing range will also allow them to test out the different weapons available. According to Capcom, those interested in trying the game out on their PSVR 2 hardware (when it launches) will be able to do so through a playable demo, which launches on the same day as the DLC. Resident Evil Village is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, as well as on Nintendo Switch as a cloud version. The VR Mode is currently exclusive to the PS5 version of the game, and will require the use of the PSVR 2 hardware. The post Resident Evil Village VR Mode Showcased in new gameplay Trailer appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, February 15, 2023 8:30 AM
The ending theme song from Fire Emblem Engage, "Fiery Bonds," appeared on streaming sites ahead of its official release date. You will be able to purchase the Special Vocal Edition of both the opening and the ending song as a CD from March 15, 2023. A preview of "Emblem Engage!" (which is the opening) is already on services such as iTunes. The preview for "Fiery Bonds" is fairly short and only covers up to the first chorus. As for the CD, it will also come with a Blu-Ray. The Blu-Ray will have edited versions of both the opening movie and the ending movie from the game. It will also come with display cases for lyrics cards and clear illustration sheets. In total, there will be 26 sheets (13 playable characters and 13 Emblems). You will be able to combine the sheets together to create your favorite pairings. Rainy is the singer for the song "Fiery Bonds" in Fire Emblem Engage. She previously provided songs for Zero's Tea Time, which is available on Netflix. The show is a spin-off focusing on Toru Amuro (Rei Furuya or Bourbon), a major character from the long-running shonen series Detective Conan. "Fiery Bonds" is available for preview through multiple music streaming services. You will be able to purchase it as part of the Special Vocal Edition CD for Fire Emblem Engage from March 15, 2023. The post Fire Emblem Engage 'Fiery Bonds' Ending Song Preview Available appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, February 15, 2023 8:00 AM
The next season of Bandai Namco's survivor vs. raider saga is coming soon. Dragon Ball The Breakers Season 2, the next wave of content for the game, goes live tomorrow on February 16, 2023. Bandai Namco's been teasing it for a while, and the highlight of the season is the addition of a new playable Raider: Vegeta. Check out the preview trailer for the season below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6szcwj0JpE The addition of Vegeta as a player-controlled Raider character is brimming with references to one of Dragon Ball Z's most iconic storylines: The Vegeta Saga. The second story arc in Dragon Ball Z, the Vegeta Saga recounts the battles against Vegeta and Nappa, two elite Saiyan warriors that arrive on Earth. Goku, who died in the battle with Raditz previously, must race back to Earth to save his friends and son before they can be killed. The trailer for Dragon Ball The Breakers Season 2 shows hints about how Vegeta will be implemented as a Raider. At the first stage of evolution, the Raider player manifests as a set of Saibamen, Vegeta's disposable alien suicide troops. The Saibamen can latch onto a Survivor and explode, killing them in the same way as Yamcha. The next stage of Raider evolution puts the raiding player in control of Nappa, a powerful but standard fighter. The third stage of evolution will see Nappa executed by Vegeta as the former Saiyan prince steps in to fight directly. Finally, Vegeta can evolve into the massive Giant Ape form, which is ten times more powerful than a normal Saiyan. When Season 2 of Dragon Ball The Breakers launches, players will be able to purchase the Vegeta Raider via TP Tokens. Survivor skins for Chi-Chi and Yajirobe will also be available for TP Tokens, while a Survivor skin for King Furry will, like Farmer from Season 1, be unlocked by progressing the Dragon Tier system for the season. The Dragon Ball The Breakers next season launches on February 16, 2023. The game is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Check out Siliconera's review of the game. The post Dragon Ball The Breakers Season 2 Brings Raider Vegeta appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, February 15, 2023 7:00 AM
The Naruto official website shared new information about the upcoming Naruto x Boruto VR Mission: Zero attraction. Prior to its official Japanese release on March 21, 2023, a special trial session will be held at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba through March 11-12, 2023. Those who participate in the trial session will also receive a special gift. Applications can be made through the website of the event, and they are accepting up to 160 people. The application period runs through February 15-26, 2023. The price of the attraction will be 2,500 JPY ($18 USD) on weekdays, and 3,000 JPY ($22 USD) during weekends and holidays. The event will open to the public on March 21, 2023, and it will be available until May 28. Additionally, a four-day premium pass will run through March 17-20, 2023. It will available as part of the advance premium option, and details about it will be announced at a later date. The 6 available playable characters are Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, Itachi, and Boruto. The official Naruto website also shared some screenshots of the attraction. You can check them out in the gallery below. [gallery ids="951218,951217,951219,951220,951221,951222" link="file"] During the public event, people will also be able to buy limited edition merchandise, participate in a VR photoshoot with popular characters from the Naruto franchise, and those participants who complete all four sessions of the event will receive a commemorative certificate. The Naruto x Boruto VR Mission: Zero attraction will be held from March 21, 2023 to May 28, 2023 at the fourth floor of DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba. The special preview event will run through March 11-12, 2023. The post Learn More About the Naruto X Boruto VR Attraction appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, February 15, 2023 6:00 AM
Forspoken drops its protagonist, Frey Holland, in the middle of Athia, a world brimming with magic. Before long, players will have Frey brimming with her own magic, too. Spells are the centerpiece and core of the game's combat system, and there are dozens to earn and use over the course of the game. Not all are made entirely equal, though, and we've come up with a very quick guide covering some of the best spells in Forspoken, how to use them, and where to find them.
How do spells work in Forspoken?In truth, the absolute best spells in Forspoken are the ones related to magical parkour. From Zip, to Shimmy, to Glide, and more, the abilities that let you blast across the face of Athia emphasize Forspoken's most distinctive aspects. However, since parkour abilities are basically essential parts of your toolkit that you'll use anywhere and everywhere, I'll ignore them in favor of combat-related spells and abilities. I'll also ignore non-combat spells, although anyone who wants to upgrade their gear should aim to get the Diversify, Rarify, Modify, Vivify, Amplify, and Fortify skills to maximize the effects of crafting and upgrades. Your abilities in combat will depend primarily on your currently active magic color (be it Purple, Red, Blue, or Green Magic). Each school is separate, and although you can switch from one to the other freely, you can't use spells from one school while equipping another. Your general play style will also be determined by your chosen Attack Spell. Each school has three to choose from, besides the basic attack. Attack Spells are activated by holding down the trigger button to charge the spell. For example, Purple Magic's basic attack shoots a small rock at a target, but if you've got the Scatter Shot Attack Spell equipped, charging the trigger will activate Scatter Shot's unique rapid-fire mechanic. You've also got Support Magic. Support Magic spells vary by school and have a variety of effects, from protecting Frey with a shield of rock to healing negative status effects or summoning minions. Each Support Spell has a cooldown time, so you'll want to wait for it to recharge after using it. Finally, Surge Magic spells are your ultimate attacks, and charge up as you use Attack and Support Spells. They inflict heavy damage over large areas, often wiping out entire crowds of enemies. Which are the best spells in Forspoken?Which spell is best depends on your situation. Most enemies have some form of vulnerability or resistance to different magic types, which will naturally force you to change things up to avoid doing reduced damage. Similarly, fights against, say, hordes of Breakzombies are different from duels against tough Mutants, and you'll want to pick the right spell for the job. That being said, I often found myself gravitating towards spells that helped me keep my distance from an enemy. Forspoken enemies can (mostly) only hurt you up close, so ranged attacks let me stay away from foes while leaving plenty of space to parkour around their attempts to harm me. I kept that in mind as I wrote the guide. This won't be an exhaustive writeup of every spell, but more a highlight of favorite picks and combos. Feel free to experiment with spells I don't name in the list, as well. Forspoken lets you freely refund the mana spent learning a spell, in case you want to refocus your build. Try things out and suggest your own favorites in the comments!
The Best Forspoken Purple SpellsPurple Magic, also known as Frey's Magic, is the first school of magic you'll earn. An earth-based elemental school, Purple spells focus on shooting rocks at enemies from a distance. Purple spells also protect you directly, and cure your poison.
The Best Forspoken Red SpellsEarned from Tanta Sila, Red Magic is all about burning enemies and taking them apart at close range. This can prove problematic as Forspoken's combat isn't the best when you're mixing it up in melee, but Sila's suite of spells at least provides some compelling options to use when foes do get close. They also look very cool.
The Best Forspoken Blue SpellsThe magic of Tanta Prav will finally give Frey the power of water and ice and a host of debuffing spells that can hinder bulkier foes.
The Best Forspoken Green SpellsTanta Olas brings the lightning, which will give Frey the power of the storm. Green Magic can be used against enemy crowds even more aggressively than Red Magic, thanks to the basic "dart" attack's ability to "mark" enemies to take damage from other spells.
Forspoken is available on PS5 and PC. Check out Siliconera's official review, or a guide to finding all of Athia's magical cats. The post The Best Spells in Forspoken Help You Keep Your Distance appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, February 15, 2023 12:00 PM  Lightfall, the next expansion for Destiny 2, is only a couple of weeks away. And in the lead-up to it, Bungie has released a new blog post that details changes and additions for the next season. The post focuses on the new season to come, and some structural changes coming to Destiny 2 in a few weeks. Suffice it to say, there are a lot of details to look through before Lightfall comes out for Destiny 2. To kick things off, the post begins with Bungie outlining some key goals for Destiny 2 moving forward. These goals focus on adding difficulty to Destiny 2, enriching the game's content, as well as expanding "players' imaginations" in the future. These are fairly big goals and Bungie admits that it may take a while to achieve them. But we're already seeing steps towards these goals. In fact, a few weeks ago, Bungie confirmed that the infamously powerful Resilience stat was getting a nerf. New details about Destiny 2: Lightfall – Season of Defiance Lightfa... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:30 AM  We've received our first PC port of a PlayStation 5 exclusive. Aren't you happy? Returnal is hard as hell and, for me, it was also hard as hell to get a truly stable framerate while playing it. Which is probably mostly my fault due to being severely bottlenecked by my CPU. Mostly. The recommendations include a 2070 Super and 2700X and I used a 3090 and 2600X, so I figured I'd be good to go. And, to its credit, the game can run rather well. A lot of the time, I get about 75 fps which can go even higher into the upper 80s at times. Unfortunately, that doesn't account for any hitching. I regularly got frame drops down to the mid 40s while moving around, which is the absolute last thing you want in a game where the slightest mistake means basically starting over from the beginning. I played the game at Ultra settings, but turning it down to low gave me the same results. I also tried DLSS and FSR, which also didn't change things up for me. I've had thi... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:00 AM  When it comes to Sony's exclusive releases, they're usually meant to be enjoyed by broader audiences. Returnal isn't interested in this in any capacity. The tough-as-nails rogue-lite is Sony's first PlayStation 5 exclusive to get ported to the PC. And while I'm less impressed by the optimization than I have been of pretty much every other PlayStation game ported to the platform, the game is rather enthralling, even if the difficulty is high enough to scare away anyone without much affection for hardcore experiences. But the question stands: is Returnal worth it on PC, or is this one loop you shouldn't bother entering? Returnal kicks off with a woman named Selene crash landing on a strange, alien world. After surveying the wreckage of her ship, she discovers her own corpse beside her missing firearm. The game's death loop mechanic is completely baked into the narrative and isn't just something that exists purely for gameplay reasons. On... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:15 AM  The world of motoring is no stranger to rare and expensive cars. Therefore, it's only natural that a game that celebrates car culture like Forza Horizon 5 would include some of these immensely valuable vehicles. But of all the pricy options in Forza Horizon 5, which is the most expensive car you can buy? Note: For more information about the game, check out our Forza Horizon 5 guides and features hub. What is the most expensive car in Forza Horizon 5? There are a few extremely expensive cars that you can purchase in the Autoshow. Some examples include the Ferrari 250 California (1957) coming in at 18.5 million credits and the Jaguar D-Type (1956) at 22 million credits. Both of these are edged out by the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe (1965), which costs a whopping 30 million credits. However, 30 million credits is nothing compared to what you'll have to pay for the most expensive car. The most expensive car in Forza Horizon 5 is the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR (1955), which costs a s... |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, February 15, 2023 5:18 AM The Biotech DLC added a lot of new humanoid types in RimWorld, which are known as xenotypes. Each base xenotype is very different from one […] |
Tabletop Gaming News Wednesday, February 15, 2023 8:15 AM In a surprising turn of events, the grim and dark future of the Warhammer universe has been revealed to contain a surprising amount of love. The new narrative campaign, 'The Great Rift', will focus on the relationships between characters in the 41st millennium, exploring themes of loyalty, friendship, and even romance. Players will be able to experience the story through a series of missions, each with its own unique objectives and rewards. This is sure to be an exciting addition to the Warhammer universe, and fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the campaign. |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, February 15, 2023 12:00 PM Hollow Knight is a Metroidvania action-adventure game developed by Team Cherry. It follows a nameless warrior known as the Knight as they travel over Hallownest, which a terrible infection has ravaged. As the Knight goes around Hallownest, he will meet a variety of individuals who will help the player fully appreciate the game's plot. Some […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:00 AM Nigel and Mrs. Thornhill want actor Al Di Napoli all for themselves. Famous actor Al Di Napoli is one of the celebrities listed in the email they sent to Trevor, which listed down all the Los Santos celebrities that the pair want to get a souvenir from. Trevor has since retrieved four souvenirs from four […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:02 AM If you liked IP Man, you'd love the Monk in Diablo Immortal. Players can start their journey using one of six different classes in Diablo Immortal. Blizzard offers an initial set of classes in the Barbarian, Crusader, Monk, Wizard, Necromancer, and Demon Hunter. Each class brings a different experience to cater to all types of […] |