Feb 22, 22:00


Kotaku Wednesday, February 22, 2023 9:00 PM
    

I know this isn't the most pressing issue facing the video game community, but I just think it's funny: someone at Ubisoft has finally got around to fixing a bug that has impacted one particular version of Assassin's Creed on one specific platform that has been bugging people (or maybe just one person?) for years.

Read more...


Kotaku Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:50 PM
    

It was announced earlier today that Elden Ring, FromSoftware's 2022 Game Of The Year For Loads Of People (including most staff at this website), has sold 20 million copies worldwide since its release a year ago. That is a lot.

Read more...


Kotaku Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:00 PM
    

For a very long time, Sega's big arcades were a mainstay of the Akihabara skyline, and some of the main attractions for anyone making a gaming-related pilgrimage through the streets of Tokyo.

Read more...


Kotaku Wednesday, February 22, 2023 5:50 PM
    

Starting back in 1998, Grand Theft Auto has become one of the biggest, most successful, and most controversial video game franchises of all time. These open-world action games mix crime, comedy, combat, and cars into some of the most exciting digital sandboxes ever created. Add in some classic radio stations and…

Read more...


Kotaku Wednesday, February 22, 2023 5:40 PM
    

Marvel Snap, the immensely popular online card game and winner of Best Mobile Game at The 2022 Game Awards, is going full furry with its latest update.

Read more...


Kotaku Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:45 PM
    

Remember Devil's Third? Former Dead or Alive weirdo Tomonobu Itagaki's 2015 Wii U exclusive combined elements of Gears of War and Ninja Gaiden to create something pretty janky but unlike anything else I'd played at the time. Devil's Third ultimately flopped, but the idea of a character-action game with first-person…

Read more...


PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 6:49 PM
     Company of Heroes 3 system requirements

What are the Company of Heroes 3 system requirements? You don't need a powerful gaming PC to run the latest entry in the WWII strategy game series. In fact, Company of Heroes 3 should play just fine on nearly decade old hardware.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 6:41 PM
     Destiny 2 Lightfall difficulty changes spark concerns

Destiny 2 difficulty changes are coming upon the Destiny 2 Lightfall release date, according to several updates from the Bungie team included in a recent post titled "Bringing Challenge Back to Destiny." While Destiny 2 game director Joe Blackburn outlined some difficulty changes in a previous "Lightfall and the Year Ahead" blog post, the more recent post offers an in-depth look at some of these difficulty changes as they involve Vanguard Ops, Destiny 2 Nightfalls, raids, and dungeons.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 4:43 PM
     Here's how many Primogems you can get in Genshin Impact version 3.5

The Genshin Impact version 3.5 update is just around the corner, which means it's the perfect time to see how many Primogems you'll be able to gain in the anime game when it goes live. There won't be a map expansion like in version 3.4, but it's time for this year's Windblume festival in Mondstadt. HoYoverse tends to hand out worthwhile rewards for similar major Genshin Impact events, and this should be no different.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 5:18 PM
     Ukraine government wants Atomic Heart banned on Steam

The Ukraine government says it will write an official letter to Valve, Microsoft, and Sony requesting that Atomic Heart, the new FPS game from Russian developer Mundfish, be removed from digital stores in Ukraine itself, and that platform holders should consider "limiting distribution" in other countries.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:21 PM
    

Another day, another drop on AMD graphics cards. This time is special though, as it's one of the best value points on the current Team Red GPU hierarchy, the RX 6700 XT, and it's also a top-rated Asus Dual design. It was previously retailing for around £400, but now it's dropped at Amazon to £372.54, a very reasonable price for this level of performance.

Read more


Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:08 PM
    

AOC make some of the best value gaming monitors in the business, especially in the mid-range where you can get some truly impressive specs and solid build quality at surprisingly low prices. Case in point is this deal on a 27-in 1440p 165Hz gaming monitor for just £230 after a solid £135 reduction. That's an awesome deal for this spec, which looks great and offers a competitive advantage over 60Hz alternatives.

Read more


Twinfinite Wednesday, February 22, 2023 4:51 PM
     There's discourse among the fandom.

Twinfinite Wednesday, February 22, 2023 4:43 PM
     They're comin to gacha!

Twinfinite Wednesday, February 22, 2023 4:00 PM
     Game Pass to the rescue.

Twinfinite Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:37 PM
     Experience the Power for yourself.

Twinfinite Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:20 PM
     Extracurriculars galore.

Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 8:00 PM
    

Mega Man X Minecraft

With a newly released DLC pack, Minecraft: Bedrock Edition players can take on the role of Mega Man. The download comes with levels, skins, and music from the classic Capcom game. The DLC pack is available now for 1,340 Minecraft coins, which costs around $8.

Check out the announcement tweet, which includes a trailer, below:

https://twitter.com/Minecraft/status/1628098051482202112

The Mega Man X DLC pack recreates several levels from the original game series, complete with boss fights. Vile (in his Ride Armor), Chill Penguin, Storm Eagle, Armored Armadillo, and Sting Chameleon are available to fight. After defeating all of them, Sigma will be waiting for a showdown in his four-stage fortress. Nine of Mega Man's weapons are available to use, and gear can also be unlocked and upgraded as players progress through the DLC.

On top of the levels, the Mega Man X DLC for Minecraft also adds 14 new skins to the game. Players can dress themselves up as characters such as Mega Man, Zero, and Dr. Wily. The Mega Man X soundtrack is also available to listen to as part of the pack.

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The Mega Man X DLC pack is available to download now at a price of 1,340 Minecraft coins. A spin-off game, Minecraft Legends, releases on April 18, 2023, for the same systems.

The post Mega Man X Comes to Minecraft as DLC appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:00 PM
    

FFVII Remake earphone case cover

Square Enix announced new FFVII Remake merchandise, a metallic AirPod case cover with the Shinra Electric Power Company logo engraved on it. It is designed to fit the first generation AirPod Pro. The new Final Fantasy VII Remake metallic earphone case cover costs $35 USD, and it will release on August, 2023 in North America. It is now available for pre-order from Square Enix's North American online store.

This two-piece metallic earphone case cover has a charging LED indicator window and it comes with a carabiner clip, which has a metallic charm attached to it with the Shinra Electric Power Company logo from FFVII Remake. The Japanese version of the new metallic earphone case cover will cost 3,300 JPY (roughly $24 USD,) and it will release on May 27, 2023. It is available from the Japanese Square Enix online eStore.

You can check out the case cover in more detail in the tweet below.

https://twitter.com/SQEX_eSTORE/status/1628213327079038977

Additionally, Square Enix recently revealed another FFVII Remake piece of merchandise. An expensive $400 USD silver ring modeled after beloved character Red XIII.

The new FFVII Remake metallic earphone case cover costs $35 USD, and it is now available for pre-order from Square Enix's North American online store. Its planned release date is August 2023.

The post Decorate Your AirPod Case with a FFVII Remake Shinra Cover appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 6:00 PM
    

Uma Musume Season 3

Cygames announced that the Uma Musume: Pretty Derby anime will be returning for a season 3 later this year. The company released a trailer and visual teasing the upcoming season, and has also updated the official anime website. Exactly when in 2023 the third season will release is not yet known.

You can watch the teaser trailer here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3Uig87OgIk

You can also check out the teaser visual below:

Uma Musume Season 3 Teaser

Both the trailer and visual for Uma Musume season 3 feature Kitasan Black and Satono Diamond. The two are best friends and rivals, and they will be the stars of the upcoming season. Kitasan Black wants to be as strong of a racer as the horse girl she looks up to, while Satono Diamond hopes to win a G1 race for the sake of her family.

Uma Musume: Pretty Derby is a multimedia franchise from Cygames, and it features games, anime, and manga centered around horse girls who are inspired by real-life racehorses. Outside of the main anime series, there is a short-form anime adapted from the Umayon spin-off manga, as well as a short web anime. A second web anime series is also in development.

Season 3 of Uma Musume: Pretty Derby will release later in 2023. Seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on Crunchyroll. The mobile game is available on Android and iOS devices, as well as Windows PCs.

The post Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 3 Announced for 2023 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 5:00 PM
    

One Piece Characters SH Figuarts Figures, Thousand Sunny Announced

Bandai took to the Tamashii Nations Twitter account to reveal a number of SH Figuarts figures of One Piece characters, as well as a return of the Chogokin Thousand Sunny. Monkey D. Luffy, Roronoa Zoro, and Sanji will all be back as standard SH Figuarts characters. There will also be a FiguartsZERO of Luffy. No release windows were offered for any of them.

First, here's a look at the Luffy SH Figuarts figure. As with all three of the standard figures of these three One Piece characters, it features a new sculpt.

Next, here's the more elaborate Figuarts Zero Luffy. While SH Figuarts are posable, this is a static one showing him using Red Roc.

Next is the SH Figuarts Zoro figure. It includes an extra Luffy face plate that makes him look just as shocked as Zoro does.

Like the Zoro one, the Sanji SH Figuarts comes with another Luffy expression. In this face plate, it looks like he's drooling over food.

Finally, here's the tweet announcing the return of the Chogokin Thousand Sunny. It originally launched in 2020.

All three of thew new One Piece SH Figuarts figure rereleases, the Luffy FiguartsZERO, and the Chogokin Thousand Sunny rerelease are in the works. The series' manga is being localized by Viz, and you can see the anime on Crunchyroll.

The post New One Piece Characters SH Figuarts Figures and Thousand Sunny Model Announced appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 4:00 PM
    

Where to Find the Like a Dragon: Ishin Minigames

There's a lot to do in Like a Dragon: Ishin! I mean yes, you need to go through the Shinsengumi to find Ryoma Sakamoto's father's killer. You need to help Haruka repay her family's debt. Random ruffians and bandits will constantly assault you every ten steps. But there are also more relaxed activities! You can find a lot of minigames in Like a Dragon: Ishin, and here's where you can find all of them.

Where to Find the all Like a Dragon: Ishin Minigames

Here's the list of the Like a Dragon: Ishin minigames and the district and places where you'll find them.

  • Buyo Dancing: Nichibuza in Rakunai
  • Cee-lo: Gambling Den in Rakugai
  • Chicken Racing: Chicken Racing Den in Rakugai
  • Cho-Han: Gambling Den in Rakugai
  • Chopping Wood: South Yashikimachi near the Palanquin in Fushimi
  • Drinking and Courtesan Games: Yamabuki Brothel in Gion
  • Fishing: River Fishing in Mukurogai, Sea Fishing in Fushimi, and River Fishing at Fushimi
  • Karaoke: Singing Bar Utamaruya in Fushimi
  • Koi-Koi: Gambling Den in Rakugai
  • Mahjong: Mahjong Spot in Mukurogai
  • Oicho-Kabu: Gambling Den in Rakugai
  • Omaha Hold'em Poker: Gambling Den in Rakugai
  • Pineapple Hold'em Poker: Gambling Den in Rakugai
  • Shogi: Shogi Parlor Ikoma in Rakunai
  • Texas Hold'em Poker: Gambling Den in Rakugai

To help you find your way, here's a gallery showing locations of the various minigames in Like a Dragon: Ishin on the map.
[gallery columns="6" size="full" ids="952359,952360,952361,952362,952363,952364,952365,952366,952367,952368,952369" link="file"]

Finally, to help provide a better idea of what the Like a Dragon: Ishin minigames are like, here's an official video showing them off.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PWNzEC5lLE&ab_channel=SEGA

Like a Dragon: Ishin is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

The post Where to Find the Like a Dragon: Ishin Minigames appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:30 PM
    

Elden Ring

FromSoftware and Bandai Namco announced that Elden Ring reached sales of over 20 million units across all platforms. That's up from up from the 13.4 million in sales reported in May 2022. Elden Ring's continued success saw it named the biggest new IP launch in Europe since Ubisoft's The Division in 2016.

Despite some performance issues on launch, Elden Ring released to critical acclaim and won multiple categories at The Game Awards 2022, including Game of the Year, the Grand Prize at the Japanese Game Awards, and Playstation Game of the Year in our own staff awards.

You can view the official announcement tweet below.bin/releases/index.cgi/en/press/11336?entry_id=7974">here.

[embed]https://twitter.com/ELDENRING/status/1628273414354894848?s=20[/embed]

While Bandai Namco and FromSoftware expressed interest in expanding the Elden Ring brand, there has been no news or plans for further content updates after the December 2022 patch 1.08, which brought the Colosseum and PvP-focused balance adjustments. The companies did, however, release a steady stream of optimization patches and performance fixes.

Outside of the game itself, however, there is an official manga that is a comedic one, a board game Kickstarter campaign, and a recently announced Nendoroid of Ranni the Witch.

Elden Ring is immediately available on PC via Steam, Playstation 4 and 5, Xbox series X/S and Xbox One worldwide.

The post Elden Ring Hits 20 Million Sales Milestone appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:00 PM
    

See the Sword Art Online: Last Recollection New Scythe Weapon in Action

As is common with Sword Art Online games, each one adds new features and abilities. When it comes to Sword Art Online: Last Recollection, it will expand players' repertoire's by adding the scythe as its newest weapon. Bandai Namco offered up a new trailer to showcase how it will work in battle.

Here's the brief trailer. It features Kirito wielding a scythe in a em>Sword Art Online: Last Recollection boss fight. As it does, it also explains the strengths of using one in a fight. It seems someone who uses it could both inflict debuffs on enemies while attacking and buff allies. The description noted that it's a swift weapon that can counter attack and use Sword Skills. The video clip ends with a Scythe Finish Arts attack.

The last time Bandai Namco showed off the game, it involved a more general gameplay trailer. That also meant a chance to see more of the character Dorothy.

Sword Art Online: Last Recollection is in development, and it will come to the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC sometime in 2023.

The post See the Sword Art Online: Last Recollection New Scythe Weapon in Action appeared first on Siliconera.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, February 22, 2023 8:45 PM
     Marvel's Midnight Suns Special Mission Bonus Mission Season Pass Dlc CharactersIf you've been playing Marvel's Midnight Suns, then you've likely noticed that some plot points are left open-ended, with plenty of room for new characters and content. And, in the same vein, the Deadpool DLC introduces a separate arc involving Vampyres. Still, the developer has shared some intriguing info about an unlockable mission. Here's what we know so far about the Marvel's Midnight Suns special mission for the season pass characters. Note: For more information, check out our Marvel's Midnight Suns guides and features hub.   Marvel's Midnight Suns Special Mission for Season Pass DLC Characters Marvel's Midnight Suns has four season pass characters: Deadpool, Venom, Morbius, and Storm. As mentioned earlier, the Deadpool DLC introduced Vampyres as a new enemy type. This will be followed by the Venom DLC, which comes out tomorrow, February 23. Now, you might think that each story is a standalone offering, separate and distinct fro...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:05 PM
     How To Sell Beasts EllieOutside of selling gear and obtaining gold from chests, there are limited ways to make money in Hogwarts Legacy. But later on, another way unlocks itself: a captured Beast can sell for more than the average clothing article. If you're wondering how to sell Beasts in Hogwarts Legacy, it's fortunately a very simple process. Note: For more information, check out our Hogwarts Legacy guides and features hub. How to sell your fantastic beasts in Hogwarts Legacy The store to sell beasts – Location Screenshot by PC Invasion Screenshot by PC Invasion Right by the North Hogsmeade Floo Station is the store Brood and Peck, which becomes open for business after completing 'The Elf, the Nab-Sack, and the Loom,' the quest that unlocked capturing beasts. Inside you can buy beast byproducts from Ellie Peck, but navigating to the 'Sell Items' tab of the store will show all the beasts currently ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:00 PM
     How To Power Up The Elevator Atomic HeartEarly on in the story, you'll encounter an objective that asks you to "Power up the elevator." Despite being one of the first puzzles it can be surprisingly confusing as you aren't given much direction by the game on what to do. Here's how to power up the elevator in Atomic Heart. Related: Atomic Heart review — An ambitious shooter that falls short of greatness Steps to power up the elevator The elevators you are trying to power up sit opposite of one another in a room with a large hole filled with fire located in the middle. For now, head past the room through the double doors and turn left. Here you'll encounter a door with a key disk lock. You need to get into this door by opening the lock however doing so requires a key disk. After interacting with the lock the game will provide guidance on where to go with markers that you can follow. The key disk needed to power up the elevator in Atomic Heart can be found inside this desk. Screenshot by PC...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, February 22, 2023 5:45 PM
     Forza Horizon 5 Expansion Night DriveThose who have sunk countless hours into Forza Horizon 5 may end up spending quite a few more in the coming days. Yesterday morning, the official Forza Horizon Twitter account revealed that developer Playground Games will soon announce a new expansion for Forza Horizon 5 in an upcoming live stream. The developers will host this stream tomorrow starting at 9 a.m. PT on the Forza Twitch channel. Fortunately, this live stream will not conflict time-wise with tomorrow's PlayStation State of Play showcase, which will air at 1 p.m. PT. With two showcases to look out for tomorrow, gaming news junkies will have quite a bit to anticipate. The picture shown in the announcement tweet depicts a festival area in the middle of a desert in Mexico emitting multicolored lights that brighten the night sky. Fireworks in the shape of the Horizon piñata mascot accompany the spotlights and hot air balloon in the sky. Just looking at the picture doesn't give a clear idea as to what this ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, February 22, 2023 5:30 PM
     Like A Dragon Ishin Chapter 1 Ryoma CloseupLike a Dragon: Ishin tells the story of Sakamoto Ryoma, a noble samurai who dreamed of a better future for his country. The telling of that tale takes dozens of hours, but just how many chapters are there in Like a Dragon: Ishin? Note: For more, check out our Like a Dragon: Ishin! guides and features hub. How many chapters does the Like a Dragon: Ishin campaign contain? The game kicks off with Chapter 1, titled "Escaping Home." From there, it carries through more than a dozen additional chapters. In total, there are 14 chapters in the Like a Dragon: Ishin campaign. Most of them can be completed in fewer than a couple of hours. There's no rush, however. You'll want to level up and unlock abilities to give you the best chance against some of the boss encounters. Screenshot by PC Invasion Like many of the Yakuza games before it, Like a Dragon: Ishin derives most of its length from substories. There are 72 of them in total. Players who complete all substories and ...

Gamer Empire Wednesday, February 22, 2023 4:30 PM
     This post is sponsored content, which means we are compensated for publishing it. The introduction of blockchain into the gaming industry has opened up numerous […]

Gamer Empire Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:59 PM
     RimWorld can be a very difficult game for new players. The game doesn't explain its mechanics properly, and you will have to face incredible dangers […]

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:00 PM
     Mantic Games has announced the upcoming release of the Armada Essentials Box, a comprehensive bundle of everything needed to start playing the popular naval miniature wargame, Armada. This exciting new product will allow gamers to dive into the world of Pannithor and embark on epic high-sea battles, even if they were hesitant to get the …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 5:00 PM
     Get ready to embark on a new journey in Middle-earth like never before with the upcoming release of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth for Magic: The Gathering. Wizards of the Coast has announced that the iconic world of J.R.R. Tolkien will be brought to life within the Magic frame, and the new …

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:00 PM
     Pokemon Legends: Arceus is set in the early days of the Pokemon universe when humans and Pokemon hardly coexisted. The player will join the Galaxy Expedition Team (commonly known as the Galaxy Team) and the Survey Corps at Jubilife Village. This game occurs in the Hisui region, modern-day Sinnoh. To complete Hisui's first Pokédex, the […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:58 PM
    

The publisher previously reported that the title had shipped over 16.6 million units

The post Elden Ring Sales Surpass 20 Million Units Worldwide appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.


Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:41 PM
    

The update adds PlayStation VR2 support

The post No Man's Sky Fractal Update Now Available appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.