Kotaku Wednesday, March 15, 2023 9:10 PM  Yes, Cyberpunk 2077 is already in HD—it goes way past HD for anyone playing in 2K or 4K, even—but if you ever stopped to look at the game's ground textures and walls, you may have noticed they're not as sharp as some of the more attention-grabbing parts of the world. |
Kotaku Wednesday, March 15, 2023 8:30 PM  As we veer ever closer to climate catastrophe, more and more people—and businesses—are working to lessen their impact on the planet. Cars are going electric, straws have gotten organic and even video game cases have gotten slimmer. One industry that's lagging well behind, though, is board games. |
Kotaku Wednesday, March 15, 2023 7:55 PM  Star Citizen—a video game first announced when Gangnam Style was top of the charts—is sometimes unfairly labelled as vapourware. It's usually called that by people who have never actually played it; if they had, they'd know that there is the framework of a game out there, which can be played, but which is also… |
Kotaku Wednesday, March 15, 2023 7:10 PM  I bring good news for all you Lego Star Wars nerds: After a decade of multiple sets coming with a crappy, generic Lego Darksaber piece that no one likes, things are finally changing. An upcoming new Mandalorian-themed set will include a more accurate Darksaber piece instead of the current, lacking design, which is… |
Kotaku Wednesday, March 15, 2023 6:35 PM  Earlier today, Hidekazu Tanaka, a composer whose work includes contributions to Pokémon Journeys: The Series and The Idolm@ster, admitted in court to stalking and soliciting sex from a 15-year-old girl, as well as a dozen other obscene public acts from the past 10 years. |
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Kotaku Wednesday, March 15, 2023 4:49 PM  Nintendo is shutting down the 3DS and Wii U eShops at the end of the month. It feels premature and idiotic, but such is the world we live in. Nintendo's 3D handheld will always live in the shadow of its more popular predecessor, but damn if the 3DS didn't have a bunch of great and special games. Now is your last… |
Kotaku Wednesday, March 15, 2023 3:55 PM  Brandon "Atrioc" Ewing—the Twitch streamer who in January accidentally revealed he was viewing explicit deepfake content featuring women streamers he's friends with IRL, setting off a massive controversy—recently returned to the platform to update his fans. |
Kotaku Wednesday, March 15, 2023 3:30 PM  Amid dozens of controversies about AI technology stealing art and denying the Holocaust, it can be difficult to think of its genuinely cool capabilities—especially when Midjourney is constantly failing to even generate the right number of fingers on a human hand. GPT-4 is the latest version of AI text generators that… |
Kotaku Wednesday, March 15, 2023 3:20 PM  It's been five months since Konami broke the internet with a cavalcade of video game and movie-related announcements during its Silent Hill showcase. Today, Konami announced a casting update on the upcoming Silent 2 live-action film, which will enter production next month. |
Kotaku Wednesday, March 15, 2023 3:10 PM  Zombie-spotted action-adventure Dead Island 2 spent the last nine years pinballing between studios—original developer Techland, then Yager Development, then Sumo Digital, and finally Dambuster, which has ties to the TimeSplitters series in its former, '00s life as Free Radical Design. Recently, it gained enough speed… |
Kotaku Wednesday, March 15, 2023 2:49 PM  Another month, another chance for Sony to convince you to keep your PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium subscription (or to sign up). And this month the lineup is solid enough that I'll likely stick around. Over a dozen games are being added, including three classics and a few big triple-A games like Ghostwire: Tokyo,… |
Twinfinite Wednesday, March 15, 2023 7:03 PM Casual Ashley wakes up and chooses violence. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, March 15, 2023 5:17 PM Sonic and football, a match made in heaven. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, March 15, 2023 4:41 PM Dropping quite a few All-Star Superman references. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, March 15, 2023 3:11 PM The city planet is back and busier than ever. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, March 15, 2023 2:03 PM A break from 'Armor Break'. |
Siliconera Wednesday, March 15, 2023 9:00 PM
The e-book version of the FFXI play diary, titled Final Fantasy XI Journal: My time in Vana'diel will release on March 31, 2023. The book was written by Yasuhiro Nagata, former editor of the Japanese magazine Famitsu, under the pen name "Nagata like the Wind." The new e-book edition includes some extras that are not found in the paperback edition. The Final Fantasy XI play diary is available now for pre-order from Amazon Japan. [Thanks, Famitsu!] Final Fantasy XI Journal: My time in Vana'diel was serialized on the Famitsu website approximately 20 years ago, and it quickly garnered a lot of popularity. The new e-book edition includes a series of four-panel comics by manga artist Takayuki Mizushina, alongside the 20th issue of the serialization, which was omitted from the original paperback version. The diary begins from the moment the player logs into the net, and it covers a wide array of topics that were very present during the beginning FFXI, such as the basics of adventuring, game slang and etiquette, among others. The book is written from the perspective of a beginner in the world of Vana'diel, so that people that are unaware of the MMORPG's origins and its internet culture can see how the environment has changed since the beginning of its serialization, and to serve as a reminder of those days. The Final Fantasy XI play diary is available now for pre-order from Amazon Japan. Final Fantasy XI is available for Windows PC, and Chapter 10 of the The Voracious Resurgence storyline went live in January 2023. The post Final Fantasy XI Play Diary E-Book Releases Late March 2023 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, March 15, 2023 8:00 PM
Leaks indicate that the anime adaptation of Mashle could release on April 7, 2023 at midnight in Japan. Officially titled Mashle: Magic and Muscles, the previous release date window for the anime was April 2023. Mashle is an upcoming anime series based on the manga of the same name, written by Hajime Komoto. [Thanks, ryokutya2089!] Mashle is a fantasy comedy that explores what it would be like if a magical society encountered a person possessing no magical ability, but who is able to get by on brute strength only. Studio A-1 Pictures will be in charge of producing the Mashle anime, with Tomonari Tanaka acting as the director. A teaser trailer for the anime was shown during Jump Festa 2023, held on December 2022. You can check out the Mashle anime teaser below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hbz4shbCPCA The teaser trailer recreates the first chapter of the manga, with an added twist. The first chapter of the manga explains that magic is the foundation of the world of Mashle. Meanwhile, the teaser replaces the word "magic" with "cream puff." This is a reference to protagonist Mash Burnedead, who loves cream puff snacks above anything else in the world. The Mashle: Magic and Muscles anime could premiere on April 7, 2023 at midnight in Japan. At the time of writing this this story, there are no confirmed plans for an international release. The post Mashle Anime Release Date Could have Leaked appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, March 15, 2023 5:00 PM
Uniqlo posted its Attack on Titan UT t-shirt collection on its global website. This collection had previously been presented as something exclusively for Japan. However, this listing confirms its availability overseas starting on March 30, 2023. The online store showed the products from the collection as part of their UT Graphic Tees line. They also localized the special collaboration page in English, showing all eight available designs along with small pieces of context. The release date for the global public is March 30, 2023. This means about two weeks after its launch in Japan. Also, for people outside Japan, all t-shirts will cost $24.90. You can see all of the available shirts on the official Attack on Titan and Uniqlo collaboration page, and here below: [gallery columns="4" ids="955741,955742,955743,955744,955745,955747,955748,955749" link="file"] Each shirt features original designs that reference various memorable scenes from the manga. For instance, the "dedicate your heart" salute and the image of the titan inside the wall will be included. All shirts will be available from size XXS to size XXXL. This collaboration commemorates the broadcast of the first half of part three of Attack on Titan's Final Season. On the same note, another significant collaboration was recently revealed when Eren Yaeger was announced as a new skin available in Fortnite. Attack on Titan is streaming on Crunchyroll. The Attack on Titan UT T-shirts will launch first on March 17, 2023 in Japan, and later worldwide on March 30, 2023. The post Attack on Titan Uniqlo T-Shirts Will Be Available Worldwide appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, March 15, 2023 4:00 PM
Kotobukiya's Kurosu took to MyFigureCollection to explain the inspiration behind the first Star Trek Bishoujo figure and noted that Spock did inspire the character. While the finished product is based on a general science officer from the original series, the different renditions of one of the most famous Vulcan's in the show influenced her. Specifically, a handful of the Kotobukiya Star Trek Vulcan Bishoujo figure are designed to be callbacks to Spock. In the article, Kurosu cited the makeup referencing that of Leonard Nimoy's in the original TV show. Her hair color is also black, referencing the various portrayals of the character over the years. At one point during the design process, it almost ended up being "light gray." Kurosu also noted the haircut in another point in the piece. Shunya Yamashita, the designer for the Bishoujo series, maintained the "signature five-point cut" that Star Trek Vulcans tend to have. However, the sculptor did need to redo the prototype's hair and ears. The article from Kurosu also hinted at some additional Star Trek Bishoujo figures that could appear. Kotobukiya picked generic crew members to go with different officers. Kurosu noted, "We're hoping to make other officers, such as an operations officer, command officer, and explore a variety of options in this series." The Star Trek Bishoujo figure is expected to arrive in Japan in September 2023, with a worldwide release appearing sometime after. The post Kotobukiya Bishoujo Star Trek Vulcan Figure Inspired by Spock appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, March 15, 2023 3:30 PM
Japanese apparel company Cospa will be releasing a new series of merchandise inspired by Bayonetta 3. This new line of merchandise includes a variety of T-shirts inspired by the hack and slash franchise. Some of them are based on Viola's different in-game costumes available in Bayonetta 3. There is also a rocks glass with The Gates of Hell logo, a keychain of Cheshire, and a sticker of Bayonetta's iconic "Let's dance, boys." Pre-orders will open on the Cospla online store from April 27, 2023, and they are estimated to release on early July 2023. The company does not ship outside Japan and recommends using a third-party service to purchase from the store. As you can see below, the Bayonetta 3 Cospa long sleeved T-shirt features an illustration of Gomorrah, one of Bayonetta's iconic Infernal Demons. The Gomorrah long sleeved T-shirt is available on L and XL sizes. It costs 4,620 JPY or roughly $34 USD. The Bayonetta logo T-shirt costs is again available in L and XL sizes, and it costs 3,850 JPY (~$29 USD.) Meanwhile, The Gates of Hell T-shirt is available on multiple sizes, ranging from S to XL. It costs 3,300 JPY (~$25 USD.) [gallery link="file" ids="955714,955715,955716"] The Bayonetta 3 Cospa line of Viola T-shirts offers four different versions, all of them costing 3,300 JPY (~$25 USD.) These are the Bleed Cat, Shock Cat, Spike Cat, and Stake Cat T-shirt, and they are all available in sizes S to XL. The Stake Cat T-shirt is also available in white or red variations. You can check these T-shirts here: [gallery columns="5" link="file" ids="955717,955718,955719,955720,955721"] In addition, the remaining merchandise includes The Gates of Hell rocks glass, which costs 1,650 JPY (~$12 USD,) a Cheshire keychain for 880 JPY (~$6 USD,) and a Bayonetta sticker from 550 JPY (~$4 USD.) You can check out the remaining items in the gallery below. [gallery ids="955722,955723,955724" link="file"] Pre-orders for the new Bayonetta 3 line of apparel and merchandise will open on the Cospla online store from April 27, 2023. The estimated release date is early July 2023. Bayonetta 3 is available on the Nintendo Switch. The post Bayonetta 3 Cospa Merchandise Includes Viola's T-Shirts appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, March 15, 2023 3:00 PM
Hidekazu Tanaka, the composer for series such as Uma Musume Pretty Derby and The Idolm@ster, pleaded guilty to several indecent crimes. He'd attempted to solicit sex from a 15-year-old girl. As well, the court found him guilty of exposing himself on trains and sneaking pictures of girls' underwear. We do not yet know what his sentence will be. [Thanks, Livedoor!] The incident that lead to Tanaka's initial arrest took place in August 2022. He forcibly grabbed a girl in a bicycle parking area while saying "sexual things" at her. At the time, it was unclear how old she was, but it turns out she was 15. As a reminder, Tanaka was 35 at the time. He'd told her that he would give her money in exchange for sexual favors. From September to October 2022, Tanaka used his phone to take pictures of girls' underwear from beneath their skirts at the JR Ebisu Station. He had also exposed his sexual organs in the train from JR Yurakucho Station to Tokyo Station. During the preliminary trial, Tanaka pleaded guilty to all charges. He also explained that in the August 2022 case, he saw the girl and liked the way that she looked. He said he followed her onto a train and then attempted to solicit sex. In the case of sneaking pictures, he started doing so around ten years ago and had taken pictures "tens of times." He apologized and stated that he wanted to experience the thrill of whether he would get caught. He also stated that it was a way to relieve work stress and daily frustrations. Hidekazu Tanaka composed not only for Uma Musume Pretty Derby and The Idolm@ster, but he also worked on Aikatsu, Working!!!, and Servant x Service. He also composed and arranged a number of theme songs for various anime, including Pokemon Journeys and Koimonogatari. The post Uma Musume Composer Hidekazu Tanaka Pleads Guilty to Indecent Assault appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, March 15, 2023 2:30 PM
Touhou: New World will be getting an official Western release, according to XSEED Games. The publisher confirmed they would be bringing the game to North America and Europe for the Nintendo Switch and PC, with a PlayStation release following at a later date. Billed as a fan-made entry in the Touhou Project universe, Touhou: New World sees shrine maiden Reimu and magician Marisa battling enemies invading Gensokyo. The game is being developed by Ankake Spa, developers of Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity. Just like that game, Touhou: New World is an action RPG featuring the franchise's trademark bullet hell design at the core of its gameplay. https://twitter.com/XSEEDGames/status/1635989783921979393 XSEED are promising the game will be heavily customizable, with skill trees and equipment offering a wide selection of options. There will also be side quests as players explore Gensokyo, rewarding players with upgrades and tips to turn the tide in their favor. Touhou: New World is the latest of several fan-games set in the universe, the most recent release being the farming sim Harvest Yuuka for Nintendo Switch. Touhou: New World will be releasing sometime in North America and Europe in Summer 2023. It will be releasing digitally for Nintendo Switch and on PC via Steam. A PlayStation 4 and 5 release will follow sometime later in 2023. The post Touhou: New World Confirmed for a Western Release appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, March 15, 2023 2:00 PM
The FFVII Remake Twitter account shared some more details about its character design, focusing on Reno from Shinra's Turks this time. Unlike his fellow Turks, Reno has gone and personalized his suit. There are several close-ups and tidbits about the way that his outfit looks. Here's the reveal going over his Turks suit in FFVII Remake, complete with pictures highlighting certain elements. For starters, Reno's jacket doesn't have any buttons. He keeps it together with a belt at the front of it. He does have buttons on his shirt, though! There are also some patches on his shoulders that look like they are crocodile skin. It is unknown what animal the skin is from, or even if it is natural. Unlike Tseng and Rude, who wear their suits in a much more traditional fashion, this suit seems to reflect Reno's more laid-back personality. Ever since the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake, Square Enix has been posting little tidbits about the game onto Twitter. This can range from trivia about the design, such as this post about Reno in FFVII Remake, or information about the development of the game. Recently, Square Enix shared that in the original Final Fantasy, the team had considered having Barret use a bowgun. Final Fantasy VII Remake is available on the PS4, PS5, and Windows PC. The post FFVII Remake Reno's Turks Suit Is Extra appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, March 15, 2023 7:00 PM  Phantom Brigade is a relatively simple game. You have your giant robots, you have give them orders, you kill the enemy. However, even after passing the tutorial, you may still need some help. So here's our beginner's guide for Phantom Brigade. Our beginner's guide for Phantom Brigade How do I command units? You can click on enemy units to see a detailed breakdown of their timeline. Screenshot by PC Invasion In Phantom Brigade, each unit is given orders individually. Select a unit by either clicking them on the field or on their tab above the timeline Afterwards, you can select an order you want to issue by clicking on an icon above the unit tab. If it's a movement order, you can select where the unit will go on the battlefield. If it's an attack or defend order, first select a spot for it on the timeline, then choose the target on the field. Orders of the same type (attack and attack, move and move) cannot overlap. New run or wait orders will always be put right afte... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, March 15, 2023 6:18 PM  In Octopath Traveler 2, there are eight base jobs that the game's main cast fulfills. It's possible to get a second job for each character using licenses but that second job isn't just limited to the eight base jobs. There are an additional four secret jobs that the characters can access. This is our guide on how to unlock the Conjurer secret job in Octopath Traveler 2. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Octopath Traveler 2 guides and features hub. How to unlock Conjurer secret job in Octopath Traveler 2 To use Conjurer as a second job you will need to defeat all five bosses in The Five-Tiered Tower which can be found near the entrance to Castle Ku. This area is only accessible after clearing Chapter 5 of Hikari's story. The bosses found in The Five-Tiered Tower get stronger and stronger as you climb. Thankfully, you don't have to defeat all the bosses back to back. You can heal up and prepare for each fight one by one without having to worr... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, March 15, 2023 5:45 PM  As the release of Redfall looms over, developers Arkane Studios have been slowly releasing new information on its new co-op shooter. Borrowing elements from its other games like Prey and Dishonored 2, Arkane set to raise the bar even further. Redfall takes the formula of the zombie shooter and turns it on its head. Instead of fighting hordes of the undead, you and your friends will go up against something a lot worse– blood-sucking vampires. Here's everything we know about Redfall so far, including the release date, classes, and PC requirements. Redfall – Everything we know Redfall – Release date Following Microsoft's Xbox Direct, Arkane announced Redfall has a release date May 2. While the game was originally planned to come out in the summer of 2022, the studio pushed the release date almost a year to polish Redfall. Image via Bethesda What platforms will Redfall be on? Arkane has confirmed that the co-op shooter will available on Xbox Series X and PC through S... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, March 15, 2023 4:40 PM  Genshin Impact has a huge roster of characters who can all synergize with each other in different ways. Sucrose is a 4-star character and one of the original Anemo supports, allowing you to buff the Elemental Mastery of your allies which increases their damage. Sucrose can also provide some crowd control, which allows you to group enemies together, helping you deal more AoE damage and kill things quickly. Here's our Genshin Impact guide to Sucrose's best team comps. Sucrose is a 4-star Catalyst character and can be summoned on most Character Event Wish, Weapon Event Wish, and Standard Banners. She may also be featured on a Character Event Wish banner as a rate-up character, increasing your chances of a pull. To best take advantage of Sucrose in Genshin Impact, consider these team comps. Related: Genshin Impact – Sucrose best Artifacts guide. Genshin Impact: Sucrose best team comps Screenshot by PC Invasion Sucrose's main utility is to be used as a buffer, increa... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, March 15, 2023 4:30 PM  Sucrose is a 4-star character in Genshin Impact and is one of the classic Anemo choices for you to pick. Sucrose might only be a 4-star character, but don't let that underestimate you. She is one of the most capable 4-star characters in the game, thanks to her strong support abilities. Sucrose uses her knowledge as an alchemist to support your allies, increasing their Elemental Mastery which boosts their damage in turn. Follow this Genshin Impact Sucrose best Artifacts guide to help you grow some wings. Related: Genshin Impact: Sucrose best weapons guide. Genshin Impact: Sucrose best Artifacts guide Viridescent Venerer 2-piece bonus: Anemo DMG +15%. 4-piece bonus: Increases Swirl DMG by 60%. Decreases opponent's Elemental RES to the element infused in the Swirl by 40% for 10s. The Viridescent Venerer is the premier option for a majority of Anemo support or sub-DPS characters. In regards to Sucrose, she is able to decrease her opponent's Elemental RES due to her ten... |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, March 15, 2023 2:15 PM In Fire Emblem Engage, Support Level is a similar mechanic to Bond Level. While Bond focuses on the relationship and growth between a unit and an Emblem, Support focuses on the development and relationship between two of your units. Recommended Read: How Does Break Work in Fire Emblem Engage? Support is one of the most important elements of Fire Emblem Engage, helping you to develop the stats of your units and allowing them to operate to their full potential as comrades. Support can be built between your characters through a variety of methods, which will be explained in more thorough […] |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, March 15, 2023 4:29 PM The PlayStation Plus lineup includes Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and more The post PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium March Games Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, March 15, 2023 4:10 PM A new Xbox announcement trailer was also released. The post Sea of Stars Gets Xbox Versions on August 29 appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, March 15, 2023 3:48 PM An announcement trailer was also released. The post Psychological Horror Game Stray Souls Announced For PC and Consoles appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, March 15, 2023 3:34 PM The update will include many additions to the main story campaign. The post Ghostwire: Tokyo Coming to Xbox Series X/S on April 12 With 'Spider's Thread' Update appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |