Kotaku Monday, February 27, 2023 8:25 PM  Milan Fashion Week has just wrapped up, and while this is not normally the kind of thing we would be covering on this, a website about anime, reality television and comic books, 2023's show featured a surprise inclusion: Blizzard's Diablo series. |
Kotaku Monday, February 27, 2023 7:30 PM  A newly translated 1986 interview between Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto and Namco's Masanobu Endo reveals some neat details about the games the two designers were playing at the time, what music Miyamoto was into, and his hopes for Mario's future. |
Kotaku Monday, February 27, 2023 7:05 PM  Over the weekend, Reddit user LATIN0 posted some pics on the internet of something neat they saw while at the dump. They'd spotted a bunch of boxes, all in pristine condition, that were full of Magic: The Gathering cards. |
Kotaku Monday, February 27, 2023 6:25 PM  In a whirlwind of Pokémon news coming out of the Pokémon Presents showcase this morning, there was actually a pretty notable balance change in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet which finally fixies one of the more overpowered strategies hanging over the game's competitive scene. Dondozo the giant, catfish-like water Pokemon… |
Kotaku Monday, February 27, 2023 5:54 PM  I've been getting into sports lately. Not like physically, mind you, but parasocially. Y'know, watching Hajime No Ippo ahead of the anime AF Creed III and seeing what the hubbub is about LeBron James making history while being an "old." While new Netflix game show Physical: 100 inspires lapsed athletes like myself to… |
Kotaku Monday, February 27, 2023 5:18 PM  In a new interview Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, said that "Xbox will exist" even if its massive deal to buy up Call of Duty publisher Activision falls apart due to continued and intense regulatory scrutiny and public pushback. |
Twinfinite Monday, February 27, 2023 10:31 PM Big help from an unexpected source. |
Siliconera Monday, February 27, 2023 10:00 PM
Mages Director Makoto Asada recently talked with Japanese outlet Dengeki. During the interview, Asada said that there is interest within the company to remake and port some entries in the Infinity series, such as Never7 or Ever17. While no specific remakes or ports have been confirmed yet, Asada said that members of the company are currently attempting to get Ever17 to a suitable playable state as a test project. [Thanks, Dengeki!] The team in charge of the remake project have begun to rummage for old assets and resources for a possible remake of Ever17. In addition, some of the staff who previously remade the game for the Xbox 360 are involved in the project. The team is aware of the reception to the changes made to the Xbox 360 version of Ever17 and will be refining the character models for the remake. In a direct quote from Asada, he mentioned the circumstances surrounding the interest for Infinity series remakes:
The "current circumstances" that Asada is talking about refers to the recent situation that Mages Inc. is going through. After the company entered insolvency, chairman Chiyomaru Shikura stepped down to an executive producer position. The company is currently trying to recover from this situation. The post Infinity Series Remakes Teased by Mages Director Makoto Asada appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 27, 2023 9:00 PM
Marvelous announced action-RPG Trinity Trigger will launch on May 16, 2023 in Europe and Australia. The Three Rings-developed title first released in Japan on September 15, 2022. Furyu was the publisher there. A free demo showcasing the first few hours of the game debuted alongside the full game's release. Trinity Trigger takes place in the fantasy world of Tritania, where the gods of Order and Chaos choose warriors to fight in their stead. There, Cyan, Elise, and Zantis embark on an adventure to put an end to this millenary battle and escape their grim fate. The gameplay involves real-time combat mainly focused on the use of "Triggers." These are small creatures that transform into weapons and change each character's abilities. Additionally, it allows up to 3 players in optional local co-op. Alongside the announcement, Marvelous also shared a few images of the game. In the screenshots, you can see details of the simplistic UI consisting of the mini-map, treasure counter, and each character's life and stamina bars. https://twitter.com/marvelouseurope/status/1630245012402503680?s=20 XSeed Games previously announced a "Day 1 Edition" for North America . It will feature an over 100-page softcover artbook, a two-disc soundtrack CD, and a custom box for all platforms. The Trinity Trigger European and Australian release date is May 16, 2023. It will be available both physically and digitally for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. It is immediately available in Japan. A North American release date hasn't been announced. The post Trinity Trigger Release Date Set for Australia and Europe appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 27, 2023 8:00 PM
Shonen Jump revealed via Twitter that Beat and Motion is the newest title to join the magazine's lineup of Japanese manga. It describes the plot of the new manga as being about a young man striving to fulfill his dream of becoming an animator. Beat and Motion is the work of author Naoki Fujita and was the winner of Shuiesha Publication's Million Tag reality competition in 2021. Million Tag was a contest that was streamed on Shonen Jump's YouTube channel in which prospective manga authors competed against each other. You can watch episodes of the competition on Shonen Jump's YouTube page, with English subtitles. In addition to Beat and Motion being published for winning, Fujita was also given five million yen and the chance for his work to become an animated program on Netflix. Shonen Jump is one of the leading manga magazines in Japan. It is known for having carried many well-known comics over the years, including the likes of Dragon Ball Z, Shaman King, Bleach, and Naruto. Many Shonen Jump properties become huge franchises and crossover into the world of merchandise, video games, and more. Some of the magazine's more recent titles include Ichigoki is Under Control and Jiangshi X. The first chapter of Beat and Motion is available to read now via both Viz Media's Shonen Jump + website and Shueisha's Manga Plus site. The second chapter will be released simultaneously in English and Japanese on March 10th. The post Beat and Motion is Shonen Jump's Newest Title appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 27, 2023 7:00 PM
The Pokemon Company International reopened the Pokemon Game Sound Library website. The site also updated to include the soundtracks for Pokemon Red & Blue (Pokemon Red & Green in Japan), and Pokemon Diamond & Pearl in its collection, in commemoration of the 27th anniversary of the release of the first Pokemon titles for the GameBoy. However, this service is region-locked and can only be accessed from Japan and the rest of Asia. The Pokemon Game Sound Library is a website where users can listen to background music and sound effects from the Pokemon series. The website included some new playlists, such as "Relax" and "Record of Adventures," which include tracks from the series that fit a particular theme. In addition, some tracks and the music scores for a select variety of songs can be downloaded free of charge. Said music can be used as background music for video distribution, events, performances, and educational material for school and music classes. This is as long as its use adheres to the published guidelines, and there is no monetary compensation for its use. This announcement came alongside some other Pokemon news, such as the announcement of a DLC Expansion Pass for the latest Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, titled Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. The Pokemon Game Sound Library reopened on February 27, 2023, and it now includes the soundtrack of Pokemon Red & Blue and Diamond & Pearl. It is exclusive to Japan and the rest of Asia. The post Pokemon Game Sound Library Available in Japan and Asia appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 27, 2023 5:30 PM
Temenos is your cleric in Octopath Traveler 2 and, while that means he's your healer, it also means he's probably one of the best supporters you get. He makes all nighttime battles much more manageable just by existing. In addition, he — or whoever you equip with the cleric secondary job — becomes invaluable in the endgame due to Aelfric's Blessing. How Do You Recruit Temenos in Octopath Traveler 2If you didn't pick Temenos as your first character, then you'll be able to find and recruit him in Flamechurch. How Does Temenos Work in Octopath Traveler 2Temenos is your cleric, which basically means he's your Octopath Traveler 2 designated healer. He's the one who gets a multitarget heal spell off the bat, as well as the only one with a multitarget revive spell. Here's the list of all the job abilities he can learn.
Okay. So. Here's what you do. The first thing Temenos should learn is Revive if he isn't the character you choose as your first one. If you go through his first chapter, you should have it by the end. If he is the first character you chose, then pick Luminescence as your first skill. His staff-based physical attack isn't that strong and he'll need the multi-target spell to survive to reach the second ally. Luminescence and Revive are your priorities, then go for Mystical Staff and Sacred Shield. Make sure you learn all cleric moves before moving on to secondary job stuff, because Aelfric's Blessing is a godsend for boss fights and the endgame. You should also always make sure it is night when Temenos is in your party. He has the Moonlight Judgment Talent. This means for the first turn in battle, all enemies will be blinded. For the first three turns in battle, they'll also have their physical and elemental defense debuffed. He's handy! Finally, his Latent Power limit break Judgment is handy both for general fights and when using his Coerce ability. No matter what attack he uses, if you have Judgment cued up, the enemy will lose shield points. It's fantastic.
What About Temenos Octopath Traveler 2 Path Actions?With Temenos, you're getting someone who can recruit NPCs during the day via Guide, then Corce them into providing him with information at night. Guide is incredibly handy. However, it is tied to Temenos' level. So if you haven't spent time with him, it might be better to go with Ochette's Befriend or Partitio's Hire to use a certain amount of food or money to get an NPC to follow you instead. With Coerce, it can be a means of getting information without worrying about a percentage of success, money, or a character's level. However, it is tied to breaking an individual's shield. As he only starts with staff and light magic attacks as a cleric, you'll need to add a secondary class that ups the number of abilities he can use. Which Secondary Jobs are Good for Temenos in Octopath Traveler 2Honestly, there are two routes I've gone for Temenos. One is to make his secondary job in Octopath Traveler 2 the scholar, so you can use him as an all-purpose mage. The other is to also have him working as a dancer. With the scholar role, the reason is obvious. Temenos is already going to be functioning as a cleric to heal and buff allies. By making him a scholar, you also give him fire, ice, and lightning magic in addition to light. As for the dancer position, you turn Temenos into the ultimate supporter. This means he'll be great at buffing or debuffing. You'll also be giving him a knife he can use on the very rare occasion you might want him to physically attack. (Don't laugh! It could happen! Especially if he's trying to Coerce somebody!) Of course, if you want to make Temenos a master coercer, then go with armsmaster so he has access to every weapon. But I'd recommend saving that for Hikari or Ochette. Octopath Traveler 2 is available for the Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC. A demo is available. The post Tips for Using Temenos in Octopath Traveler 2 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 27, 2023 5:00 PM
Square Enix announced that the original soundtrack for the NieR Automata Ver1.1a anime adaptation is available now to pre-order from the Japanese Square Enix online store. It costs 2,750 JPY (roughly $20 USD), and it will release on April 26, 2023 in Japan. The album will include 15 new music tracks composed exclusively for the anime and a selection of rearranged tracks from the video game. In addition, the album includes a booklet with liner notes by composers Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hozoku of MONACA, alongside producer Kuniyuki Takahashi, and animation director Ryoji Masuyama. All four were in charge of the music. https://twitter.com/SQEX_eSTORE/status/1630123420892663808 Formally titled NieR: Automata Ver1.1a, the anime adaptation of the Square Enix and PlatinumGames 2017 title started airing on January 7, 2023. The show experienced a brief hiatus in production due to the ongoing COVID pandemic that lasted from approximately a month. Aniplex announced the return of the anime, with its fourth episode returning on February 18, 2023. It's since been airing as usual, as well as streaming on Crunchyroll worldwide. The original soundtrack for the NieR Automata anime adaptation is available now for pre-order from the Japanese Square Enix online store. The album costs 2,750 JPY (~$20 USD), and it will be released on April 26, 2023 in Japan. The post NieR Automata Anime Soundtrack Will Appear in April in Japan appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 27, 2023 11:35 PM  Sons of the Forest has several weapons that your character can use. One of these is the Guitar, which you can swing around to bash your opponents, probably while pretending to be like Jeff Jarrett or Elias. Here's our guide to help you get the Guitar in Sons of the Forest. Note: For more information, check out our Sons of the Forest guides and features hub. How to get the Guitar in Sons of the Forest The Sons of the Forest Guitar can be found in a specific location. However, you do need to obtain a bunch of items first: Rope Gun and Rebreather – Both are required to acquire the Shovel. Shovel – This is used to unearth hidden caches that may contain items, as well as passageways to underground areas. Maintenance Keycard – Found in an underground facility, this lets you access other areas on the map. VIP Keycard – The area that has this particular item can be opened using the Maintenance Keycard. Now, once you do have the VIP Keycard, it's time to re... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 27, 2023 11:15 PM  Sons of the Forest has several outfits that your character can wear. One of these is the Track Suit, perfect for those who want to feel athletic in a game where you have to run all over an entire island. Here's our guide to help you get the Track Suit in Sons of the Forest. Note: For more information, check out our Sons of the Forest guides and features hub. How to get the Track Suit in Sons of the Forest The Sons of the Forest Track Suit can be found in one specific location. However, getting there requires a bunch of items: The Rope Gun and Rebreather are both needed just to obtain the Shovel. The Shovel is used to unearth hatches and passageways. One of the underground areas you discover has the Maintenance Keycard. That item will then let you open the facility with the VIP Keycard. The VIP Keycard itself is what you need just to open the locked door in the first 3D Printer area that you've probably stumbled upon while exploring the island (as seen in the image below). ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 27, 2023 11:10 PM  Sons of the Forest has several tools that can keep you alive as you explore a mysterious island. One of these happens to be the Red Mask, which is akin to Red Paint in the first game. By that, it should provide a method to make hostiles less likely to attack you. Here's our guide to help you get the Red Mask in Sons of the Forest. Note: For more information, check out our Sons of the Forest guides and features hub. How to get the Red Mask in Sons of the Forest The Sons of the Forest Red Mask is fairly easy to obtain. All you need is to find a 3D Printer and acquire some extra Printer Resin. It's fairly easy to find resin on the island, as these can be inside containers or on shelves. As for 3D Printers, there are a select few areas where they're located. One of the most common places you'd visit is a green marker situated close to the shore. Let's say you're looking at your GPS Tracker map. If you draw a straight line from the center of the mountain ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 27, 2023 7:32 PM  Just because you could, doesn't mean you should. But curiosity killed the cat: what does happen if you try to use Depulso, the spell that tosses enemies through the air, on one of the various cats found around populated areas in Hogwarts Legacy? Accidentally using a spell or one of the dangerous plants on an entity is a mistake anyone can make, and not a lot of spells work on living creatures that aren't enemies. But does Depulso? Does it have any significant effect on the cats? Let's find out what happens if you use Depulso on cats in Hogwarts Legacy. Note: For more information, check out our Hogwarts Legacy guides and features hub. So, what happens when you use Depulso on cats? This. Gif by PC Invasion The answer is: nothing, really. The cat just goes flying and then runs away. Gif by PC Invasion The cat seems to be just fine after running away from the player, thankfully, and acts as if nothing happened if you give it just a moment to relax. This is the case wit... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 27, 2023 7:04 PM  Destiny 2: Lightfall is releasing with its usual plethora of new gear, guns, and of course, missions. Most are released on day one of the new expansion, but the raid will be held back a few days. This gives players a chance to get to grips with any new mechanics or enemies that will be included. We now know that the Destiny 2: Lightfall Root of Nightmares raid launch will be only 10 days after release, on March 10. Image via Bungie Destiny 2: Lightfall Root of Nightmares raid launch Players have until March 10 to get their guardians up to speed with the changes brought in by the expansion. It should be long enough for the most dedicated players to hit their level caps. There is always a desperate and highly competitive challenge to be the first fireteam to beat the newest raid. As usual, the Destiny 2: Lightfall Root of Nightmares raid will be released in contest mode. Ferried from an unknown time and place, a haunting presence has been detected. We must now confront the ancient threa... |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Monday, February 27, 2023 5:04 PM Get ready to take to the skies in the latest tactical board game, "Fighters of the Pacific," which will be available in US stores starting from March 2nd. This fast-paced and easy-to-learn game is set during World War II and features naval air battles in the Pacific theatre. Designed by Frank Garibaldi and funded through … |