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Kotaku Tuesday, February 28, 2023 7:40 PM
    

The Communications Workers of America (CWA) have today filed charges against publisher Activision—a company with a long track record of alleged union-busting—claiming the publisher violated several workplace laws in relation to the firing of two QA testers.

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 28, 2023 7:05 PM
    

Earlier today, The Times published what it hoped would be an esteemed list, an evergreen piece setting in stone what the paper considered the "20 best video games of all time".

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 28, 2023 5:50 PM
    

The first Rocky film was released way back in 1976. It was a gritty, well-written, and heartfelt movie about a down-on-his-luck boxer given one last chance to make a name for himself. Decades later, Creed was released as a spin-off for that franchise, and it kept the same gritty tone and down-to-earth feeling of the…

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 28, 2023 5:05 PM
    

When you think of Black hair in games, what comes to mind? Maybe a clean set of cornrows? What about some dreadlocks? Or, and this is probably the most likely, do you think of an afro, a Caesar fade, or just a bald scalp?

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 28, 2023 4:10 PM
    

Where Skyrim had Lydia, the latest big Steam survival hit—Sons of the Forest—has Kelvin. He's there to help, no matter how much his ears bleed, and people absolutely love the adorable, lobotomized handyman.

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 28, 2023 3:59 PM
    

Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida aka Yoshi-P revealed in a recent interview that he and other developers in Japan didn't like the popular term JRPG (Japanese role-playing game) when it first popped up years ago, thinking it was "discriminatory" or being used to "make fun of" Japanese developers working on…

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 28, 2023 2:50 PM
    

There sure are a lot of video game adaptations in the works. And while they likely won't all be as celebrated as HBO's The Last of Us or 2020's Sonic the Hedgehog, it sure seems like production companies aren't holding back when it comes to recreating gaming's iconic locales. The latest sighting of sets-in-progress is…

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 28, 2023 2:40 PM
    

FromSoftware just announced a major expansion for most people's 2022 Game Of The Year, Elden Ring, is in development. It's called Shadow of the Erdtree. But nevermind that. See that person at the bottom of the new key art? If you've played FromSoftware's open-world RPG, then you likely have a good guess as to who…

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 28, 2023 2:35 PM
    

Over 200 quality assurance testers at Electronic Arts' Baton Rouge, LA office were abruptly laid off during a surprise Zoom call on Tuesday, three sources familiar with the meeting tell Kotaku. They worked predominantly on Apex Legends, the publisher's hit battle royale developed by Respawn Entertainment.

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 28, 2023 2:25 PM
    

We're roughly four months out from Final Fantasy XVI's release, and the press recently got to preview the next entry in the legendary JRPG series. Writers in attendance were impressed by the grandiose, cinematic real-time battles that some likened to God of War. They praised the series' departure from turn-based…

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 6:41 PM
     Genshin Impact fans donate thousands to charity thanks to Dehya teaser

A recent Genshin Impact Dehya animated short motivated Chinese players to donate thousands to one of the country's charities for underprivileged children. In the anime game's teaser, we see Dehya make a sizeable donation to help the Sumeru Desert's orphans leave the harsh environment that they were born. The real-world donations from the players are going to China's Project of Hope charity, which is a student aid project that aims to improve children's study and living expenses.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 7:02 PM
     Destiny 2 Nightfall weapons – what is the Nightfall weapon this week?

Want to know what this week's Destiny 2 Nightfall weapon is? Each week you've got a chance at a different weapon for completing Nightfall Strikes, and ever since Season of the Lost, fan-favourite legacy weapons from the original Destiny has been added to the rotation. New seasons often introduce new weapons into the rotation, so it's more important than ever to know in advance the Nightfall weapon schedule.

Nightfall: The Ordeal is a playlist available in the Vanguard menu, alongside the basic Strike playlist in the free PC game. Each week, a different Strike is chosen as the Nightfall, and offered in five escalating difficulties, with harder enemies, challenging modifiers, and enemy power levels cranking up. The coveted Nightfall weapons have a chance to drop from any Nightfall Strike difficulty, but it's far more likely at higher levels, which is something you'll want to maximise your chances for with the Destiny 2 Lightfall release date that just passed. Your best bet for farming each week's Nightfall weapon is to set the Strike to Master difficulty, or to Grandmaster difficulty when such strikes are available if you have a fireteam up to the task.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 4:30 PM
     Skyrim's headless horseman is doomed to explode, because of Bethesda

Venture into the plains outside Whiterun or Solitude, and you're likely to encounter one of the Elder Scrolls series' most memorable NPCs. Any time after 10pm, the ghostly Skyrim headless horseman will come trotting by, blazing a trail of intrigue and eeriness as he leads you towards Hamvir's Rest. It's a wonderful homage to the tropes of fantasy and RPG games, skillfully woven into Skyrim by Fallout and Starfield creator Bethesda. But the headless horseman is hiding a horrifying secret - his programming and scripting mean he's doomed to suffer, again and again, every time he spawns into your Skyrim save.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Skyrim mods, Play Skyrim, Games like Skyrim

PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 6:05 PM
     Bungie addresses Destiny 2 Lightfall launch issues as players surge

Developer Bungie has acknowledged a number of Destiny 2 Lightfall launch issues, perhaps caused in part by the Destiny 2 player count surging to its all-time Steam peak as players rush to enjoy day-one content in the FPS game's newest DLC.

Today marks Destiny 2's highly-anticipated annual release and the launch of Destiny 2 season 20, the Season of Defiance. So far, more than 316,000 Guardians have tuned in to play, but there have been a number of reported issues. Destiny 2 players are no strangers to problems at launch, as annual releases typically lead to server overload issues and glitches. Although there appears to have been some Destiny 2 server throttling, it appears most players who have purchased the Lighfall expansion can now successfully load into the FPS game.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 3:36 PM
     Diablo 4 won't have huge damage numbers, praise Lilith

Coming into Diablo 4 the denizens of hell are leveling up, as Blizzard has revealed that Lilith's finest will now have armour to increase their damage mitigation in the RPG game. Bye bye huge numbers, hello a clearer UI.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 release date, Diablo 4 gameplay preview, Diablo 4 classes

PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 5:56 PM
     Destiny 2 player count reaches all-time Steam peak on Lightfall launch

The Destiny 2 player count on Steam reached its record high with more than 316,000 concurrent players as fans of the Bungie FPS game celebrated the Lightfall release date, which introduces a whole-new Destiny 2 DLC and the beginning of Destiny 2 Season 20.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 2:54 PM
     A brand new Diablo 4 feature is here, meet the strongholds

As we hurtle towards the Diablo 4 release date and Lilith's armageddon draws ever closer, Blizzard has unveiled the new Diablo 4 stronghold feature, a new dungeon-eqsue experience that will have an impact on the RPG game's wider universe.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 release date, Diablo 4 gameplay preview, Diablo 4 classes

PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 2:24 PM
     Diablo 4 beta release date and open beta details

The Diablo 4 beta release date isn't far off now we have an official release date for the next Diablo game.

The full Diablo 4 release date has been confirmed for June 2023, but before it lands in our demon-slaying laps, Blizzard has announced the plans for the beta with players who pre-order the game to get early access to the beta. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Diablo 4 beta release date, how to sign up for the closed beta, what the beta will contain, and more.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 release date, Diablo 4 gameplay preview, Diablo 4 classes

PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 3:42 PM
     Destiny 2 server status – is Destiny 2 down?

Wonder about the Destiny 2 server status? If you can't access your character or log on to Destiny 2, it's possible Bungie's servers are having a bit of downtime or have run into a problem. To stop yourself from troubleshooting your own network, you should first check the server status of the shooter.

If you're experiencing issues, you might wonder what's going on with the Destiny 2 server status, or how long before the servers come back up. While there was planned 24-hour Destiny 2 server maintenance in advance of the Destiny 2 Lightfall launch, the free PC game's downtime concluded when the DLC launched on February 28.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 1:18 PM
     League of Legends Neeko rework is coming very, very soon

While she can no longer turn into a turret (phew) a League of Legends Neeko rework is much needed, and has been on the cards for some time. While Riot remains tight-lipped on its official release date, we'll likely see the MOBA's most playful pixie get undergo some huge changes in the near future.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: How much have I spent on League of Legends?, League of Legends patch 13.3, League of Legends tier list

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 28, 2023 5:45 PM
    

Final Fantasy 16 is looking fab according to the latest round of previews, but that doesn't do us much good if it doesn't come to PC. The JRPG sequel is a six-month exclusive on PlayStation 5 and the PC version doesn't have a release date.

During a recent interview, producer Naoki Yoshida said that it definitely won't come to PC as soon as those six months are up, but that they "would like to release it eventually."

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 28, 2023 5:01 PM
    

Survival sequel Sons Of The Forest is doing extremely well, selling 2 million copies in 24 hours. There have been a handful of gripes from players, though, and one of them just got resolved in the latest hotfix. You can now add hotkeys to weapons in your inventory.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 28, 2023 4:41 PM
    

IO Interactive, the developers of the Hitman series, have begun development of a "bold new online fantasy RPG". It currently has no name other than 'Project Fantasy', but IOI say that it's inspired by their loveof Fighting Fantasy books and they're recruiting developers to work on it.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 28, 2023 4:03 PM
    

After trailers for Final Fantasy 16 were released last year, some questions were asked about its predominantly white cast. Those questions were answered by producer Naoki Yoshida in a fashion he correctly predicted would be "disappointing to some".

Yoshida has now revisited the question during the latest round of Final Fantasy 16 press.

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Twinfinite Tuesday, February 28, 2023 6:00 PM
     The cream of the Winter 2023 anime crop.

Twinfinite Tuesday, February 28, 2023 2:35 PM
     The beautiful story of a lonely witch and her lost companion.

Twinfinite Tuesday, February 28, 2023 2:15 PM
     I got you, babe.

Siliconera Tuesday, February 28, 2023 8:00 PM
    

God Of War Ragnarok PS5 Best game

God of War Ragnarok is the best game on the PlayStation 5 to date according to players, as noted by Sony in its latest PlayStation Blog post. As part of a Players' Choice: Best of PS5 survey, the company polled the active playerbase on what are the best titles available on the platform.

The survey was conducted between February 10-16, 2023. Sony asked players which games showcased the best of PS5's features, such as graphics and the new DualSense controller, across a number of categories.

Among the winners, God of War Ragnarok stood out not only as the best game but also as the one with the best graphics on the PS5. The sequel to God of War (2019) was very well-received by fans and critics alike. Siliconera's Aidan O'Brien noted that it has "some of the most interesting and well-written figures in gaming".

The winners of each one of the categories are the following:

  • Best PS5 Game – God of War Ragnarok
  • Best PS5 Graphical Showcase – God of War Ragnarok
  • Best PS5 Indie Game – Stray
  • Best Use of DualSense Wireless Controller – Astro's Playroom

Honorable mentions for Best Game also included Elden Ring, Horizon Forbidden West, and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut.

This survey joins a series of efforts by Sony to push its latest console after CEO Jim Ryan announced that there will be more supply after almost two years of supply chain shortages.

God of War Ragnarok is currently available for both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

The post God of War Ragnarok is the Best PS5 Game According to a Players' Choice Poll appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, February 28, 2023 7:00 PM
    

Tsunomaki Watame Nendoroid

Vtuber Tsunomaki Watame is the latest Hololive member to inspire a Nendoroid, a prototype of which was shown off at WonHobby 36 earlier in February 2023. Pre-orders opened on February 28, 2023 and will be available until on April 13, 2023. The figure will cost ¥6,600 from the Japanese store or $49.99 from the US one. She will come with several accessories, including a harp, a microphone, sunglasses and a faceplate of her 'gangimari' expression.

You can find the announcement tweet with more images below:

[embed]https://twitter.com/GoodSmile_US/status/1630410743928504321?s=20[/embed]

Known for her singing voice, Watame belongs to Hololive's fourth generation alongside Tokoyami Towa, Amane Kanata, Himemori Luna and retired member Kiryu Coco. Late in December 2022 she performed her 3rd anniversary concert Wata ROCKFES2022 alongside various other members of Hololive. Her Youtube channel can be found here.

Watame is not the only Hololive member to be turned into a figure. Good Smile recently announced that the Sakura Miko Nendoroid would get a rerelease. The Hololive EN branch member Calliope Mori Pop Up Parade figure is expected to appear in Summer 2023.

The Tsunomaki Watame Nendoroid is available to pre-order at both Good Smile's Japanese and US shops until April 13, 2023. It is expected to ship in July 2023 for Japanese orders and in August 2023 for US orders.

The post Tsunomaki Watame Nendoroid Comes Equipped for a Performance appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, February 28, 2023 6:00 PM
    

Genshin Impact March 2023 Calendar Features Qiqi

March 2023 is about to begin, which means a new Genshin Impact calendar. Each month, HoYoVerse releases an image on the Japanese Twitter account. This gives people a smartphone-style vertical wallpaper for their mobile devices. Every time, it features one person from the game as the "focus" and notes the character birthdays for the month. This March, the main character is Qiqi.

Qiqi is a five-star Cryo character that is always available in the gacha pool in Genshin Impact. People might happen upon her most often as a pity-breaker, as there is a 50/50 chance of getting one of the general pool five-stars or the focus five-star on any limited-time character banner.

Here is the full Genshin Impact March 2023 calendar image.
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And these are the six character birthdays appearing this month. If you log into the game on that day, you will get a gift of food and an item in your inbox.

  • March 3rd: Qiqi
  • March 6th: Yaoyao
  • March 10th: Shenhe
  • March 14th: Jean
  • March 21st: Noelle
  • March 26th: Ayato

The February 2023 calendar featured the newly added Alhaitham.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. The 3.5 update will go live on March 1, 2023. When it does, there will be a Dehya banner and Cyno rerun banner.

The post Genshin Impact March 2023 Calendar Features Qiqi appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, February 28, 2023 5:00 PM
    

Studio Flare Logo

It was announced on February 28, 2023 that video game industry veterans Toshinori Aoki and Toshimichi Mori joined forces to found a new game studio known as Studio Flare. Operating out of Gotanda, Tokyo, the new company will be focused on developing console games for a worldwide audience of gamers. They will also be backed with funding from NetEase Games, who are the company behind such mobile titles as Knives Out and Naraka Bladepoint.

Both founders of Studio Flare are veterans of the video game industry with resumes featuring popular games from across the spectrum of titles and genres. Toshinori Aoki has served as a producer on several different games and was on the board of directors at Marvelous, the company behind the Story of Seasons. He will act as Studio Flare's president and CEO.

Toshimichi Mori is best known as the producer of the popular Blazblue fighting game franchise which he worked on during his time at Arc System Works. Mori left Arc System Works in 2022 to pursue other opportunities.

It is currently unknown what kind of games and projects might come from Studio Flare.  But you can experience Mori's work in the form of the last Blazblue game, BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle right now. Cross tag Battle was originally released in 2018 for the PS4 and was later ported to PC via Steam and the Nintendo Switch. It will be ported to Xbox platforms in 2023.

The post Industry Veterans Team Up to Form Studio Flare appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, February 28, 2023 4:30 PM
    

Mugen Souls

The Switch port of PS3 and PC JRPG Mugen Souls will release on April 27, 2023 on the Nintendo eShop, developer Eastasiasoft has announced. Digital copies will cost $39.99/€39.99, depending on your region, with a 15% Launch discount active for a limited time. Playasia is also selling 3,000 limited edition copies expected to ship on the same date.

You can see the recently released trailer here. (Note that it might not be safe for work.)

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UArUcifWiI[/embed]

Originally released on the PS3, then later on PCs, Mugen Souls is an anime-style, turn-based JRPG with extensive character customization. It was developed Idea Factory and Compile Heart, companies that also make the Hyperdimension Neptunia games. Eastasiasoft's Nintendo Switch Port was originally announced back in November 2022 and will feature "content true to the original Japanese release." This will include DLC and content previously censored in western versions of the game.

Mugen Souls will be the latest game from Eastasiasoft's 2023 Showcase to be released, with several more games including a Switch port of Rainbow Skies expected for later this year. Eastasiasoft has also ported other Compile Heart games, including Seven Pirates H last year and Moero Crystal H in 2020.

Mugen Souls will release on Nintendo Switch on April 27th. It is immediately available on PC and PS3.

The post Mugen Souls Switch Port Release Date Set appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, February 28, 2023 4:30 PM
    

Splatoon 3 patch notes Inkopolis DLC

Nintendo released the patch notes for the latest update for Splatoon 3. Version 3.0.0 of the game released to coincide with the start of the Fresh Season and the release of the Inkopolis DLC. Nintendo also confirmed the release of a new profile banner for those who purchased the DLC.

The patch notes detail a lot of changes to Splatoon 3, including new weapons and gear for the new season. There are a few changes to some weapons, including certain specials dealing more damage to the Crab Tank special, Burst Bombs now slowing ink refills and reduced special requirements for some weapons. Terrain changes have also been made to stages to reduce the effectiveness of long-range weapons. There are also a few bug fixes in place. The full patch notes can be found here.

The big addition is the new Pool feature, where players can gather in groups using codes and phrases. In addition to entering standard multiplayer matches with these players, the Pool feature will also allow players to play Tableturf Battle together. This feature will also allow players to watch other games of Tableturf. A jukebox has also been added to the Lobby allowing players to change the music.

Nintendo will also be adding a new banner featuring Callie and Marie for those who've purchased the Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass. This will be available at the lobby terminal after purchasing the DLC and downloading the v3.0.0 update.

https://twitter.com/SplatoonNA/status/1630568512669229059

Splatoon 3 is out now for Nintendo Switch.

The post Splatoon 3 Patch Notes Released Alongside Fresh Season appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, February 28, 2023 3:30 PM
    

Here's How the Bleach Renji SH Figuarts Figure Looks

Earlier in February 2023, Bandai Namco announced a new piece of Bleach Thousand Year Blood War merchandise. It confirmed Renji Abarai would join the Bleach SH Figuarts figure line. At the time, it didn't even offer a silhouette as a teaser and only noted an August 2023 release window. Now the character's been completely revealed.

Here's a closer look at how this Renji Bleach figure turned out. He will come with his Zanpakuto Zabimaru. It is in its Shikai state for two of the poses. However, it also looks like he can also be posed with it in its sealed katana state. (It is unknown if there will be a full sealed form for him to "wield.") There will be five face plates with different expressions with the figure. From left to right in the example, they let him display stoic, smiling, stunned, shocked, and angry emotions.

As a reminder, an Ichigo Kurosaki Thousand Year Blood War SH Figuarts model is also on the way. That is expected to debut in July 2023.

This Bleach Thousand Year Blood War Renji Abarai SH Figuarts figure will launch in August 2023. Pre-orders will open during the first week of March 2023. The Bleach Thousand Year Blood War The new Bleach Thousand Year Blood War anime episodes and past seasons of the show are streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. Viz Media localized the manga.

The post Here's How the Bleach Renji SH Figuarts Figure Looks appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, February 28, 2023 3:00 PM
    

Final Fantasy XVI Length

Japanese outlet Famitsu recently talked with Final Fantasy XVI Producer Naoki Yoshida, Director Hiroshi Takai, and Combat Director Ryota Suzuki about how long it would take to beat the length of the game and the content included. The main story will take roughly 35 hours to complete. The overall total will be about double that amount when all side content is included. The main Final Fantasy XVI story will include 11 hours of cutscenes. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

Director Takai declared in the interview that completing the main story of Final Fantasy XVI will take players around 35 hours to beat. Meanwhile, Yoshida added that finishing it with a hundred percent completion and seeing all cutscenes might take between 70 to 80 hours. While the length of the main story was initially expected to last around 20 hours, this number increased during development.

With the inclusion of side content, the average length it might take a player to complete Final Fantasy XVI eventually grew longer. The developers also said that FFXVI will include 11 hours of cutscenes. That number doesn't include custscenes included in side quests and other events unrelated to the main story, so the total number of custcene time will be higher than that.

In addition, Yoshida talked about the strict schedule the development team has been working under, saying that the team has been "working to death" in order to get the game finished by Summer 2023.

Final Fantasy XVI will launch for the PS5 on June 22, 2023. After a six-month exclusivity period, the game might appear on PC.

The post Final Fantasy XVI Main Story's Length Will Be Around 35 Hours appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, February 28, 2023 2:30 PM
    

Megumin Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World Anime Airs in April

Back in August 2022, a spin-off Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World anime adaptation showcasing Megumin was revealed. It's essentially a prequel focusing on the Arch Wizard. Now, it has a release date and new trailer. The video also revealed the opening and ending theme songs for the show. On April 5, 2023, it will begin airing in Japan.

First, here's the new trailer for the show. It begins by showing her with her family, which consists of Hyoizaburoo, Yuiyui, and Komekko. Then, we see her among the Crimson Magic Clan, attending classes, and pursuing Explosion magic. The show will continue a look at this quest, showing how she comes to possess her signature attacks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBvVH-5hOdE&ab_channel=KADOKAWAanime

The song "Stay Free" by Machico is the opening theme song. It appeared at the one minute mark in the video above. The ending theme is "Jump In," and both Rie Takahashi and Aki Toyosaki will perform it. The two of them also appear in the Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World Anime anime, as Takahashi voices Megumin and Toyosaki plays Yunyun.

The Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World anime will begin airing in Japan on April 5, 2023. The light novel is available in English via Yen Press.

The post Megumin Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World Anime Airs in April appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, February 28, 2023 2:00 PM
    

Rain Code characters voice actors

Spike Chunsoft revealed more about Master Detective Archives: Rain Code characters, as well as the English voice actors for the game. In addition, there will be a digital novel to go along with the game.

Check out the Master Detective Archives: Rain Code character trailer below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWlbzb0QrO0

The trailer detailed more characters involved in Rain Code, including Yuma Kokohead and Shinigami, who were introduced in prior reveals. Their info also includes their "Forte" (a special detective-related power) and their English voice actor.

  • Desuhiko Thunderbolt (Forte: Disguise) - Khoi Dao (Kagetsu in Fire Emblem Engage, Halley in Relayer)
  • Fubuki Clockford (Forte: Time Leap) - Xanthe Huynh (Haru in Persona 5, Sabuko and Jam in River City Girls 2)
  • Melami Goldmine (Forte: Spiritism) - Lauren Landa (Annie in Attack on Titan, Kyoka Eden in Scarlet Nexus)
  • Shinigami - Anjali Kunapaneni (Iseria in Trails of Cold Steel Northern War, Dori in Genshin Impact)
  • Yuma Kokohead - Lucien Dodge (K1-B0 in Danganronpa V3, Waver in Fate/Zero)
  • Zange Eraser (Forte: Thoughtography) - Kurt Bicknell
  • Zilch Alexander (Forte: Animal Investigation) - Y. Chang (Hacker in Akudama Drive, Shingo in Ladies versus Butlers!)

The Master Detective Archive: Rain Code characters trailer also lays out some details about the game's physical editions. Purchase of both the standard edition and the Mysteriful Limited Edition will include a voucher code that gives access to a digital novel. The novel will serve as a prequel to Rain Code's main story. The Mysteriful Limited Edition will also include a book featuring commentary from the development team, a SteelBook case, a Shinigami plush, and a CD soundtrack.

Master Detective Archive: Rain Code will release on Nintendo Switch on June 30, 2023.

The post Master Detective Rain Code Characters and Voice Actors Revealed appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, February 28, 2023 1:30 PM
    

mega man battle network tankobon manga

A new tankobon collecting chapters of the Mega Man Battle Network manga will appear in bookstores from late April 2023. The title is Mega Man Battle Network New Stories 2023. As the title implies, there will also be new chapters that did not appear in its original Monthly CoroCoro Comic medium. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

The reason why the New Stories 2023 tankobon will come out in April 2023 is because that's around when the Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection will debut. As a reminder, its release date will be April 14, 2023 and it will come out for the PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC (via Steam).

There will be a total of five chapters in New Stories 2023. They are:

  • Lan Gets Amnesia?
  • Operation: Make Rock & Roll Friends Again
  • Fear! Uncover the Secret of Phantom Isle
  • Proto Man Runs Away From Home
  • Hanayashiki Mission 2: Destroy The Cause of The Rampaging Panda Car!

Ryo Takamisaki is the creator behind the Mega Man NT manga series. Thirteen tankobon appeared in Japan from 2001 to 2006, with the English versions appearing from 2004. Viz Media licensed it for North America.

Mega Man Battle Network New Stories 2023 manga will appear in bookstores in late April 2023. You can pre-order it via Amazon or Fukkan. Ordering it from Fukkan will include four prints of the original work and a booklet of the first chapter.

The post Mega Man Battle Network Tankobon to Appear in April 2023 appeared first on Siliconera.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, February 28, 2023 7:45 PM
     Marvel Snap Best Decks For Quantum Tunnel FeaturedThe Quantum Tunnel is a means of entering the Quantum realm in the Marvel Universe. In Marvel Snap, the Quantum Tunnel is a location with a distinct effect.  Whenever a card is played at the Quantum Tunnel location, it is swapped with another card from your deck. Here are some of the best decks you can play to take advantage of the Quantum Tunnel. Best Marvel Snap decks for the Quantum Tunnel location Lockjaw-Thanos Deck Image via snap.fan As mentioned in our guide on the best cards for Quantum Tunnel, cards with powerful On-Reveal effects are the best to take advantage of this location's swap effect. In our Thanos-Lockjaw deck, we play out the Infinity Stones shuffled into our deck by Thanos to activate their powerful On-Reveal effects. Playing the Infinity Stones at the Quantum Tunnel swaps them out for a card with more power or another On-Reveal ability. This deck also has the added benefit of playing Lockjaw to cycle the Infinity Stones and other cards in your deck in case Quan...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, February 28, 2023 7:12 PM
     Wild Hearts Small Carapace LocationMaterials in Wild Hearts are the lifeblood of the experience. You spend hours and hours grinding away at bosses to improve your weapons and armor, all for that sweet number to increase even just a little bit. Upgrading weapons and armor in Wild Hearts can be a little time-consuming, but it's easier when you know what you're looking for and where to get it. Luckily, Wild Hearts does tell you what you're looking for, and if you don't know where to find it, then we're here to help you out. One of the materials you might need as the game progresses is the Small Kemono Carapace, and here's where you can get it in Wild Hearts. Wild Hearts: Small Kemono Carapace creatures and locations You can find Small Kemono Carapace relatively easily in Wild Hearts. The ways you're going to be able to get this are by killing two specific Small Kemono known as the Grassghoul Decapod and the Deadleaf Slater. You can find the Grassghoul Decapod in the Natsukodachi Isle region. This Smal...

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     Wild Hearts Crustaceous MossAs you progress your character in Wild Hearts, you need to hunt down many different materials to upgrade weapons and armor. One of the materials you might find yourself in need of as you get into some areas is Crustaceous Moss. This can be one of the more confusing items to find, purely by guessing where to find it. Here's our guide on where to find Crustaceous Moss in Wild Hearts. Wild Hearts: Crustaceous Moss creatures and location You can obtain Crustaceous Moss in Wild Hearts by either killing or petting the crab creatures called Grassghoul Decapods, which you can find on Natsukodachi Isle. Finding the Grassghoul Decapods should be relatively easy, as they spawn on the beaches of the isle. One of the more reliable locations to find them is at the beach on the east part of the island where Kemono boss can sometimes spawn. You can also use the in-game map filters to see where Small Kemono are if you're having trouble. You can also kill the Decapods to get Crustaceous Moss in Wild...

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     Wild Hearts Pointed Scales GuideUpgrading your gear in Wild Hearts is one of the key elements of the game. Everything you do will feed back into upgrading your gear at some point in the game, whether that's hunting monsters, small Kemono, or even catching little critters to keep as pets. One of the things you'll need while upgrading your gear in Wild Hearts is Pointed Scales, which you'll come across after you reach Chapter 2 or so. You use these in the mid-game to improve your weapons at the Forge and through Natsume in Minato. If you're wondering where to find Pointed Scales in Wild Hearts, here's our guide on how to do so.  Wild Hearts: Hunting down Pointed Scales You can find Pointed Scales in Wild Hearts simply by killing the mobs named Shardshower Monitor and Nightshade Monitor. These two are Small Kemono of the same family, and are relatively similar in appearance. They're basically large lizards. You can find the Nightshade Monitors in the Akikure Canyon location in Wild Hearts, and are relia...

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     Wild Hearts Corestone Akikure CanyonWild Hearts is a game all about improving the numbers you have on your gear. The quest for new gear is satisfying, and seeing your numbers go up makes your grind feel like it was worth it, too. One of the components of upgrading your gear in Wild Hearts is accumulating materials to unlock the next big upgrade. One of the earliest materials you'll be needing in Wild Hearts is Corestone. This is used to upgrade weapons in the first stages of the weapon tree before you need monster parts. Here's our guide on where to get Corestone in Wild Hearts. Wild Hearts: Corestone location Corestone is a relatively common material in Wild Hearts. You can find it in any four of the main areas of the game, as long as you're looking near rocky areas or caves. Because they're so commonplace for upgrading, it makes sense to be able to find them anywhere in Azuma. There are downsides for hunting Corestone in Wild Hearts. One of them is that when you find one, you can also get something that isn't...

Gamer Empire Tuesday, February 28, 2023 4:27 PM
     There are many ways that you can become stronger in Crusader Kings 3. One of the most interesting mechanics, though, is artifacts. These legendary artifacts can increase stats, get you resources, and change how other people perceive you. Recommended Read: What Are the Best Artifacts in Crusader Kings 3 However, the game never really explains properly how you are supposed to get them. Can you just craft them? Can you steal them from other rulers? Well, to help you have the greatest throne room in history, here is how to get artifacts in Crusader Kings 3. How to Get Artifacts […]

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 7:00 PM
     Kelsey Dionne, best known for The Secrets of Skyhorn Lighthouse, has launched a new non-OGl roleplaying game that combines the best elements of classic fantasy gaming with modern features. The new game, Shadowdark RPG, has taken the Kickstarter community by storm, already raising over $150,000 out of its initial $10,000 goal in just a few …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 5:00 PM
     The highly-anticipated mystery box expansion for the award-winning tabletop role-playing game (RPG) MÖRK BORG has been officially released. Titled IKHON, the expansion is published by Free League Publishing and Stockholm Kartell and promises to take players on a thrilling, dark journey through a bleak and dying world. IKHON introduces players to an array of new …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 3:00 PM
     Tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) are all about crafting a unique and exciting adventure for players. Now, a new Kickstarter campaign is offering game masters (GMs) a new tool to help create randomized, yet fun and engaging treasures and critical hits. The Treasure & Critical Dice sets from Giochix, a popular Italian board game company, are …

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, February 28, 2023 5:00 PM
     All of the current Roblox Kill Monsters to Save Princess codes are available in our database. You can get gold coins and other things by entering these codes. Experience called Roblox Kill Monsters to Save Princess was created for the system by XiaoChen Simulator. On our list of Kill Monsters to Save Princess promo codes, […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, February 28, 2023 4:00 PM
     Our list contains every current Roblox Mage Tycoon code. By inputting these codes, you can obtain gems, cash and other items. Mage // Tycoon created the experience Roblox Mage Tycoon for the system. As a mage in this game, your goal is to grow your magical empire by enlarging your base and enlisting rival mage […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, February 28, 2023 3:00 PM
     All of the current Roblox Nanny codes are available in our database. You can get cash, and other things by entering these codes. In the well-known Roblox Nanny game type, one player portrays the murderer, and the other players assume the roles of the innocent bystanders. As the group rushes around attempting to accomplish their […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, February 28, 2023 2:00 PM
     All of the current Roblox Dragon Soul codes are available in our database. You can get gems, tickets, badges, and other things by entering these codes. The Roblox Dragon Soul platform experience was created by NovaIy. You play a character from the anime and manga series Dragon Ball in this game. To complete tasks and […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, February 28, 2023 2:00 PM
     We maintain a list with all the most recent Roblox Mining Factory Tycoon codes. You can receive stuff like cash and more by entering these codes. Mfcraft Mini 2 Studio created the game Roblox Mining Factory Tycoon for the system. You will construct your own factory in this game with various tools and equipments. See […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, February 28, 2023 4:05 PM
    

The trailer showcases several of his moves

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"A world and a game built from the core to entertain players"

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As "part of [Square Enix Holdings'] efforts to further bolster the competitive prowess"

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A release date has yet to be announced.

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