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Kotaku Friday, March 31, 2023 5:52 PM
    

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in a weird phase right now, and no, I don't mean Phase Five which began with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Over just a few short days, it became clear that the shared movie universe is undergoing a lot of change, and not for the best reasons. From actors to workers and even top…

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Kotaku Friday, March 31, 2023 4:40 PM
    

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Kotaku Friday, March 31, 2023 4:25 PM
    

We've known since January 2023 that Square Enix's failed live-service superhero RPG Marvel's Avengers would have its life support plug pulled on September 30. At that time, developer Crystal Dynamics announced that all cosmetics "will be made available to all players for free" once the game's final update rolls…

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Kotaku Friday, March 31, 2023 3:55 PM
    

Saturday is April Fool's Day. So, as usual, companies are out here releasing joke trailers and "funny" tweets. But then you have Sega, who just published a brand new, completely free, actually real, murder mystery game on Steam that is all about someone killing Sonic the Hedgehog. That's how you do April Fool's,…

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Kotaku Friday, March 31, 2023 3:49 PM
    

I usually think "Soulslike" is a loaded term; FromSoftware's legendarily grim and difficult 2011 role-playing game Dark Souls inspired a crowd of similarly grim, difficult games, but I don't think any of those imitators can compare to the regal original. Except, maybe, FromSoftware's other games and Souls sequels.…

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Kotaku Friday, March 31, 2023 3:25 PM
    

Overwatch has its One Punch Man skins. Warzone has playable Snoop Dogg. Fortnite has cosmetics for every celeb and IP imaginable, from The Mandalorian to Ariana Grande. But Apex Legends has something none of those other games have: style.

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Kotaku Friday, March 31, 2023 2:45 PM
    

Overwatch 2 players are very particular about balance and fairness and their perception of both those things. So when I looked at these new patch notes and started skimming them, I was so concerned with seeing what changes were being made that I missed the "OVERWATCH 2 WIP VERY SERIOUS PATCH NOTES – DRAFT – DO NOT…

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Kotaku Friday, March 31, 2023 1:40 PM
    

The director of Xbox's indie division would like you to believe that the Game Pass is not 'disruptive' to the gaming ecosystem despite the company's ambitions for massive PC growth. These comments were made in response to people wondering whether the popular subscription service would fundamentally change how gamers…

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Kotaku Friday, March 31, 2023 12:31 PM
    

2022 was apparently a really good year for Cyberpunk 2077 and the company that made it. After one of the most disastrous blockbuster launches in recent history, the open-world sci-fi RPG went on to make even more money last year than the one previous, signaling a staggering turnaround for a franchise that initially…

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Kotaku Friday, March 31, 2023 12:05 PM
    

John Wick star Keanu Reeves is universally regarded as a pretty cool guy. Maybe it's his infectious giggle, his flowing locks, or his handling of a litter of golden retriever puppies. His roles as a stoic hitman in John Wick, a stoic supernatural detective in Constantine, or a loveable asshole in Cyberpunk 2077 don't…

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Kotaku Friday, March 31, 2023 12:00 PM
    

Now that Diablo IV's beta is over, Blizzard has shared some interesting stats about the loot-grinding RPG and the way folks played it. Some of it is expected, like the fact that The Butcher killed over one million people while Ashava the Pestilent murked some 10 million others. But alongside revealing that y'all put…

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Kotaku Friday, March 31, 2023 11:30 AM
    

Battle royales have managed to pull off an unlikely scenario. The genre has remained relevant for players, streamers, and competitive-level play. And it's not just one game: The genre currently has multiple, big-budget competitors existing alongside each other with relatively healthy player counts. But there are…

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Kotaku Friday, March 31, 2023 11:20 AM
    

Pokémon Go has undergone a lot of changes over the past seven years, but the inclusion of Remote Raids and Remote Raid Passes have made the mobile game easier for players to participate without actually leaving their homes. However, it doesn't sound like developer Niantic is thrilled about that. As such, it announced…

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Kotaku Friday, March 31, 2023 11:05 AM
    

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Kotaku Friday, March 31, 2023 10:49 AM
    

More new-gen exclusives are slowly starting to trickle out onto the PlayStation 5 and developers are now trying harder than ever to explain why they needed to ditch the PS4, and why it's worth making a game a console exclusive. Previously it was Guerrilla Games with Horizon Forbidden West's Burning Shores DLC which…

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Kotaku Friday, March 31, 2023 10:30 AM
    

Most of the time, horror is ugly. Whether they're chunky zombies in Dead Island 2 or grotesque titans in Attack on Titan, the objects of our attention are intrinsically repulsive to us. Hell's Paradise tries a very different approach. The manga, which ran from 2018-2021, juxtaposes beauty with ugliness, and delicate…

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Kotaku Friday, March 31, 2023 10:10 AM
    

One of the biggest gripes I've heard about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom regards Nintendo's decision to revisit the same location, especially given the limitations of the Switch. The fear is that we're going to get a very incremental follow-up to one of the best games of all time. But the fact that it's…

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PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 4:51 PM
     One Destiny 2 gun keeps appearing in cutscenes, and now we know why

A Destiny 2 gun called the Khvostov 7G-02 has been appearing in Lightfall cutscenes, leaving players wondering why this weapon, which players receive early on as part of the FPS game's New Light campaign, seems to appear without a good reason. This led some players to suspect it may return as an Exotic weapon, but Bungie implies that won't happen. In a recent post as part of the Destiny 2 team's This Week at Bungie blog post series, cinematics director James Meyers shared why this gun makes a seemingly random appearance.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 Lightfall review, Destiny 2 builds

PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 3:24 PM
     Cult of the Lamb's cutesy horror

With Cult of the Lamb set to receive its massive, free Relics of the Old Faith update soon, we took some time to sit down with the team behind 2022's cutesy but sinister roguelike game. PCGamesN spoke to developer Massive Monster's Jay Armstrong and James Pearmain at WASD 2023 about the upcoming update, the game's adorably unnerving art style, accessibility tools, and the importance of Twitch streaming to Cult of the Lamb's success.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Upcoming PC Games, Cult of the Lamb beginners guide, How to get lumber and stone in Cult of the Lamb

PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 2:44 PM
     Genshin Impact 3.6 still won't give us Eula rerun after 18-month wait

Today's Genshin Impact special program stream for version 3.6 broke the hearts of every potential Eula main by revealing that she, once again, won't be getting a banner. Instead, the anime game will be offering Nahida and Nilou in the first half, then Baizhu, Ganyu, and Kaveh in the second half. So, Eula will continue to carry the longest streak of not appearing on a Genshin Impact banner, pushing the record past 18 months.

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

PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 12:28 PM
     All Resident Evil 4 Remake S Rank requirements

Want to know how to get the Resident Evil 4 Remake S Rank? Much like the original, and if we're honest, in every Resident Evil game, there is a speed-running element that rewards you with powerful items if you master the game's movement and efficiently kill the biologically altered monsters trying to eat your delicious brains. Despite the scores after each chapter saying otherwise, achieving this goal isn't as complex as it seems.

You see, the only two things that affect whether or not you get the S Rank in Resident Evil 4 Remake are the difficulty setting you set the game to at the beginning and your total completion time. However, what if we told you there is now an S+ Rank, and you have to start a fresh save to get it? It's a challenge only fans of one of the best PC games would even consider, and one we can try to help you achieve by listing the requirements.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Resident Evil 4 Remake release date, Resident Evil 4 Remake system requirements, Best horror games on PC

PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 12:25 PM
     Resident Evil 4 Remake cast and voice actors list

Recognise anyone from the Resident Evil 4 Remake cast? Capcom's iconic game strikes a fine line between cheesy and scary, thanks primarily to the performances of the excellent cast. There are only a few games in the world that have the audacity to end a long and intense fight with the line: "Where's everyone going? Bingo?".

Just like the other Resident Evil remakes, don't expect to see many returning voice actors from the original. While this is a remake of an eighteen-year-old horror game, we should clarify that there are spoilers in this guide just in case you want to avoid any potential surprises. If Capcom manages to work its magic yet again on the series, there's a good chance Resident Evil 4 Remake could become one of the best PC games to launch this year. Here's what you need to know about the Resident Evil 4 Remake cast.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 12:20 PM
     Resident Evil 4 Remake Red 9 location

Unsure how to get the Red9 in Resident Evil 4 Remake? If you're a grizzled veteran of Capcom's acclaimed action horror game, you might be surprised to discover that the Red9 handgun is no longer available to purchase from the Merchant. Instead, you have to make a slight detour on your rescue mission to reach its location – but rest assured, it's worth it.

Once you know how to get the Red9 in Resident Evil 4 Remake, you have access to one of the best weapons in the action-adventure game. This reliable handgun packs a surprising punch, and the upgrades to maximise its potential are both cheap and minimal. Its only major drawback is its high recoil, but if you're partial to lining up headshots and staggering single targets, the Resident Evil 4 Red9 is the one for you. Here's how to get it in one of the best PC games for horror fans.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 12:17 PM
     Resident Evil 4 Remake New Game Plus what carries over

Wondering if Resident Evil 4 has new game plus mode, what carries over, or what it does? New game plus, meaning an enhanced second playthrough, is a traditional feature of the Resident Evil series, unlocking new ways to play the game, to challenge yourself, or - since so much of your inventory carries over - just to stomp early areas with late-game weaponry.

We've had plenty of time with the game now, and in this article will explain exactly what new game plus is, how to unlock it in Resident Evil 4 Remake, why you would want to do so, and what gear carries over to your new playthrough.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 12:13 PM
     All Resident Evil 4 Remake unlockables

Want to know how to get all the Resident Evil 4 Remake unlockables? Much like any other Resident Evil game, completing the game for the first time gives you access to some awesome gear, but finishing in record time gives you access to more cool stuff. The Remake makes it harder to get much of the game-breaking stuff, changing the conditions compared to the original.

To make it so that you don't have to go back to the main menu constantly to read up on the Resident Evil 4 Remakes unlockables and how to get them, we've compiled a list of everything you can get in one of the best PC games and what you need to do to get them. Many of these tasks require you to achieve the minimum Resident Evil 4 Remake S Rank requirements on multiple difficulty modes or complete Resident Evil 4 Remake achievements.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 12:10 PM
     The best Resident Evil 4 Remake weapons

Looking for the best Resident Evil 4 Remake weapons? More money might lead to more problems for Biggie Smalls, but not so for Leon Kennedy. Capcom's action horror remake has plenty of firepower on offer via the Merchant, but you can easily end up making life harder for yourself by spending all your hard-earned pesetas on the wrong weapons. Thankfully, we're here to steer you in the right direction.

Our list of the best Resident Evil 4 Remake weapons will be indispensable against regular Ganados and the most formidable Resident Evil 4 Remake bosses, helping you survive every tense encounter in one of the best PC games of this year.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 11:59 AM
     Resident Evil 4 Remake CQBR Assault Rifle location

The Resident Evil 4 Remake CQBR Assault Rifle is a powerful choice for those who feel the regular sniper rifle fires too slowly. Its power level is decent enough, though rifle ammo is quite hard to come by, meaning it's not a top-tier weapon. Nevertheless, it's required to complete one of the game's many challenges.

So if you want to add the Resident Evil 4 Remake CQBR Assault Rifle to your Resident Evil 4 Remake weapons cache, you need to follow some very specific steps. Thankfully it's backtracking through a section of one of the best PC games you've just been through, but as Leon instead. Given that he has a gun, the knights shouldn't be too much trouble. So here's where to get the CQBR Assault Rifle.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 11:55 AM
     How many chapters are in the Resident Evil 4 Remake?

Compared to the original, the Resident Evil 4 Remake chapters are spread out a lot further. The story still follows the same beats as the original game, for the most part, anyway, but some extended sequences and new tweaks make it necessary for the game to add additional chapters. Heck, some throwaway boss fights and sequences in the remake are now entirely different, and if we're being honest, a lot more fun.

So for those wanting to know how long Resident Evil 4 Remake is, we have a list showing the distribution of the Resident Evil 4 Remake chapters. This can help those searching for all the collectibles, such as the Resident Evil 4 Remake blue medallions, to complete all the Resident Evil 4 Remake achievements. Since you can't return to each section afterwards, we have a short rundown of how the game splits chapters across the main story.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 11:52 AM
     Resident Evil 4 Remake blue medallion locations

Looking for the Resident Evil 4 Remake blue medallion locations? The small blue disks are littered around the environment in Resident Evil 4 Remake, and early on, you'll find blue flyers requesting that you destroy them all. Turning in these requests at the Merchant will net you Spinels - which you can in turn trade with the Merchant for exclusive upgrades and trinkets.

Since collecting Spinels in Resident Evil 4 Remake is so vital for grabbing valuable items from the Merchant, such as the stock for the Red9 handgun, you'll need to complete many requests in one of the best PC games of the year, and by far the simpler ones to complete are to shoot down all of the Resident Evil 4 Remake blue medallions. Here is everything you need to know.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 11:45 AM
     Resident Evil 4 Remake Church puzzle solution

The Resident Evil 4 Church puzzle involves a gorgeous stained glass decorative piece, which you must align to reveal the Los Illuminados symbol which then unlocks a secret gate. While this puzzle may look incredible, with the stained glass bathing the church pews in red, blue, and green light, it can be frustrating if you're not sure where to look or what to do.

This puzzle comes early on in the horror survival game, and one of the best PC games of all time, before you've even found Ashley Graham who, as we discuss in our Resident Evil 4 Remake review, hasn't much improved from the damsel in distress she was in the original. Provided you've already completed both the Resident Evil 4 Remake combination lock puzzle and the Crystal Marble puzzle, you're then informed of Ashley's location, a church run by Los Illuminados. Once you get there though, another puzzle awaits you, in true Resident Evil fashion. There are three parts to this one, so here's everything you need to know to solve the Resident Evil 4 Remake church stained glass puzzle.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 11:40 AM
     The best Last of Us settings on PC

Looking for the best Last of Us settings? You've come to the right place, as we've put Naughty Dog's PC port to the test. Balancing frame rate and fidelity isn't as gruelling as Joel and Ellie's apocalyptic cross-country caper, but spending extra time in the options menu with save you from hardware heartache.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 11:41 AM
     Resident Evil 4 Remake combination lock puzzle solution

Puzzled by the Resident Evil 4 Remake combination lock puzzle? The solution is pretty simple, but the trouble is in knowing where to find it. The combination lock is a Resident Evil staple, whether there's a useful resource hidden behind it - or, as is the case here, a necessary item to allow you to progress.

Easily one of the best PC games right now, and of the last 20 years, the Resident Evil 4 Remake is here, and, as we discuss in our glowing Resident Evil 4 Remake review, does justice to the original. While there are fewer puzzles in the remake than the series' previous survival horror games, there are still plenty to keep you busy, and the combination lock puzzle in chapter two is just one of the first. If you're stuck in the Village Chief's Manor on your way to the church and can't progress, the item you need is hidden behind the combination lock on the ground floor, so here's how to solve the Resident Evil 4 Remake combination lock puzzle.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 11:39 AM
     Resident Evil 4 Remake Crystal Marble puzzle solution

The Resident Evil Remake Crystal Marble puzzle is one that perhaps troubles people the most as it's pretty finickity - but then what would a Resident Evil game be without a puzzle or two to stop you in your tracks. There's no denying that Resident Evil 4 and its remake are more action heavy than its predecessors, but the early chapters at least feature a good few puzzles to flex your brain muscles to.

Already one of the best PC games around, even before the remake, Resident Evil 4 sees fan-favourite protagonist Leon Kennedy return after the destruction of Raccoon City, this time chasing a damsel in distress through Spain - something we touch on in our Resident Evil 4 Remake review. In Chapter 2, early in your hunt for "Baby Eagle", AKA Ashley Graham, you find yourself in the Village Chief's Manor, where you must unlock a door with a crystal ball… obviously. If you can't find the crystal marble, then you need our guide to solving the Resident Evil 4 Remake combination lock puzzle first, but once you have it in your possession, here's how to line up the dots in the Resident Evil 4 Remake Crystal Marble puzzle.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 11:36 AM
     Resident Evil 4 Remake tips for beginners

Our Resident Evil 4 Remake tips will ensure you have the information you need to crush every infected zombie in your path. Leon Kennedy may have dealt with zombies in Racoon City, but the Las Plagas infection is unlike anything he's ever fought against. Remember, knowledge is power, so learn from our Resident Evil 4 Remake tips to give yourself the biggest advantage possible.

Check out our Resident Evil 4 Remake weapons and S Rank guide to maximise your odds of obtaining the highest rank in one of the best PC games this year. Here are the best Resident Evil 4 Remake tips to help you in the fight against Saddler's Los Iluminados.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 11:32 AM
     Latest Last of Us patch should curb crashing on PC, sort of

Naughty Dog just dropped a new hotfix for The Last of Us, and it should help fix crashing tied to graphics card memory. Patch v1.0.1.6 is designed to address "memory requirements and minimize Out of Memory crashes," but the developer is still investigating multiple launch day issues.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 12:16 PM
     How to get Resident Evil 4 Remake infinite ammo

Looking for Resident Evil 4 Remake infinite ammo? We know that some people don't want to mess with the survival horror for longer than they need to. You just want to blow off enemy faces without worrying about how much ammo you have left or even reloading a weapon in some cases, and that's okay.

If this sounds like you, then I have some unfortunate news. To get infinite ammo in Resident Evil 4 Remake, you'll need to complete the horror game at least once, and that's just to get one of the many options available. There are weapons hidden behind Resident Evil 4 Remake S Rank and other Resident Evil 4 Remake achievements that are very tricky for all but the diehard fans to get. We'll list the three ways you can get infinite ammo in Resident Evil 4 Remake, from easiest to hardest.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 11:19 AM
     Ultra-hard biking roguelike Descenders is confirmed for a sequel

It's fast. It's brutal. If you make one mistake, you're likely to go flying over the handlebars. But hit the sweet spot in Descenders, the biking-based roguelike which hit Steam back in 2019, and it becomes a soothing, zen journey to the centre of relaxation. A breakout hit that has amassed millions of players, PCGamesN now has the exclusive on the Descenders sequel. Originally pitched to publisher No More Robots as "Spelunky on bikes," please keep in mind, the follow-up to Descenders won't be called Descenders 2. Mike Rose, No More Robots' founder, gives us some insight.


PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 11:18 AM
     Genshin Impact new characters in the 3.6 update and beyond

Want to know about new Genshin Impact characters? During each new update, there's usually at least one banner with a minimum of one brand-new character. The banners feature characters with increased drop rates, including one five-star character and three four-star characters.

While we know which characters are likely to appear on the next Genshin Impact banners, the characters featured in this guide might not be playable right now but they can be found in Genshin Impact right now. We've also included some characters who are rumoured to join the free PC game down the line but may not have an in-game model right now. While none of this information is official until Hoyoverse says otherwise, here's a round-up of all of the current rumours and speculation.

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

PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 11:11 AM
     Genshin Impact events – all current and upcoming events

Want to know more about the upcoming Genshin Impact events? A new version of Genshin Impact arrives every six weeks, complete with new characters, quests, and events. It's difficult to keep track of which events are currently running and if there are any new ones coming soon, so here's a schedule for all current and upcoming Genshin Impact events.

There are usually a number of Genshin Impact events running simultaneously, and they aren't just in-game events. When a new Genshin Impact character joins the game, the devs launch a web event at the same time - players learn about the latest characters through an interactive story told through a web browser. Similar to some of the best RPG games, the rewards for completing different events range from in-game items like primogems and mora, to real life prizes like mouse mats and plushies.

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

PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 10:53 AM
     New Vampire Survivors DLC celebrates survival game's big BAFTA win

Poncle announces its new Vampire Survivors DLC Tides of the Foscari, just one day after the surprise smash hit survival game scores success with a huge BAFTA win. After managing to beat out the likes of juggernauts like Elden Ring and God of War Ragnarok to claim the Best Game BAFTA award (and another for Game Design), the team at Poncle reveals its second DLC, which is set for April.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 10:33 AM
     Genshin Impact maintenance time and rewards

Want to know about the Genshin Impact maintenance schedule? Before every major Genshin Impact update, Hoyoverse takes the popular anime game down for maintenance, which tends to last a few hours while the team applies all of the new content.

These major patches bring everything from new Genshin Impact bannersGenshin Impact events, and even completely new regions, such as Inazuma or Sumeru to one of the best PC games in the last few years. Just like some of the best new MMOs, the Genshin Impact maintenance period happens at the same time for everyone across the globe. We'll keep this guide updated with the latest information on any planned maintenance, as well as when we expect the game servers to come back online.

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

PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 10:31 AM
     Genshin Impact Kaveh banner and abilities

If you're already looking ahead to the Genshin Impact Kaveh banner release date, you won't have to wait much longer for the "Renowned Sumeru Architect", also known as the Light of Kshahrewar.

Kaveh is a four-star Claymore-wielding Dendro character in Genshin Impact and has been officially announced by Hoyoverse. We have confirmation that Kaveh will appear in the second half of the 3.6 update. The second phase of the Genshin Impact banner features both Ganyu and Baizhu as a new Genshin Impact character in one of the best free PC games.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 31, 2023 1:02 PM
    

The first chapter of Videoverse took me right back to the early 00s last night. I can still remember sitting at the family PC in our living room, begging my parents for more internet time because I wanted chat to my friend on MSN Messenger. We had to buy hours of internet in those days, and between my young teenage self and my three brothers, we absolutely devoured those meagre weekly limits, always pleading for more, more, more as we became absolutely captivated by this new world of the online.

Luckily, Emmett doesn't have to contend with such antiquated restraints in Videoverse, as his portal to the internet is built right into his enormous Nintendo DS-like home console, the Kinmoku Shark. As well as using it to play games reminiscent of old 16-bit classics, there's also a Nintendo Miiverse-esque social network on the Shark that Emmett uses to chat to his friends, post fan art of his favourite game, Feudal Fantasy, and feel part of something bigger. What hasn't changed since those early internet days, however (or indeed, the internet today) are the types of people he interacts with - there are trolls, of course, but there are also plenty of nice people here to support him, and the emergence of seemingly new user (and budding fan artist) Vivi quickly becomes the main subject of Videoverse's current free demo that's available as part of Steam's Storyteller Festival.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 31, 2023 11:46 AM
    

After a slight delay, The Last Of Us Part I's PC port released earlier this week and was subsequently torn apart by fans online. The kind-of-remake is still sitting at a mostly negative rating on Steam thanks to reports of frequent crashes and a generally wonky porting job, but some technical problems are getting fixed in a recent patch.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 31, 2023 10:30 AM
    

With the solemnity of Samwise Gamgee informing Mr Frodo that one more step will take him the furthest he's ever been from home, I recently realised that it'll soon be the longest we've gone without a new Life Is Strange game since the franchise debuted in 2015. I looked into it and sure enough, the current record-holder is the gap between the season one finale of Life Is Strange and the first episode of its prequel Before The Storm: 1 year, 10 months, and 12 days. That means that come mid-August of this year — specifically, the 14th, which marks the 683rd day since True Colors' Wavelengths DLC released — LIS fans will be leaving the Shire whether we like it or not.

I suspect that Life Is Strange: Steph's Story — the first prose novel tie-in to the franchise, released on March 21st — was commissioned with fans like me in mind. Fans who work out useless trivia like the above because they need something to occupy them when there's no new game on the horizon and they've played all the existing ones to death. Fans who know every character's canonical middle name and birthday. Fans who complain that it feels like they never have time to read any more, but nevertheless finished the novel and wrote a silly supporter post about it within ten days of publication. Of course I really liked Life Is Strange: Steph's Story. But will you, as a person whose relationship with this franchise is statistically guaranteed to be more normal than mine?

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Twinfinite Friday, March 31, 2023 4:27 PM
     You good, Blizzard?

Twinfinite Friday, March 31, 2023 3:46 PM
     SOMEONE GIVE THAT MAN A RING.

Twinfinite Friday, March 31, 2023 3:37 PM
     More game announcements than you'll know what to do with.

Twinfinite Friday, March 31, 2023 12:04 PM
     We're getting a brand-new area in Sumeru and all the good stuff that comes with it.

Twinfinite Friday, March 31, 2023 10:05 AM
     There's something really fishy about all this.

Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 5:00 PM
    

Silent Hill 2 James statue

Figure and merchandise manufacturer Gecco announced a new 1/6 scale statue of James Sunderland, the main character of Silent Hill 2. The figure costs 42,000 JPY (roughly $316 USD), and it is expected to release between August and November 2023. Pre-orders for it are open now at the Gecco online store and the Sweet Factory online store. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]

A scale of 1/6 means that the new James figure is approximately 12 inches tall (or 31cm). In addition, it can hold some of the iconic weapons that he uses in Silent Hill 2, such as a wooden plank, a handgun, a steel pipe, a shotgun, and Pyramid Head's Great Knife. This is the second figure based on a character from the game created by Gecco, with the first one being the imposing and emblematic Pyramid Head.

James' worn-out military jacket is reproduced faithfully, down to the patches and his breast pocket flashlight. The base of the figure also includes some used health items. Gecco also revealed Maria as the upcoming third figure in the series, which can be displayed alongside James' figure to recreate their first meeting in Rosewater Park.

You can check out a gallery of the new 1/6 scale figure of James Sunderland from Silent Hill 2 here:

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The new 1/6 scale figure of James Sunderland from Silent Hill 2 will release between August and November 2023. It costs 42,000 JPY (~$316 USD), and it is available now for pre-order from the Gecco online store and the Sweet Factory online store. The Silent Hill 2 remake is in development for the PS5 and PC.

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Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 4:30 PM
    

Fire Emblem Engage merchandise

Nintendo and Intelligent Systems announced that a new line of Fire Emblem Engage merchandise and goods is available now to pre-order. The new line of merchandise features goods with the emblems of the different kingdoms and countries that appear in the story, alongside a Croquis notebook featuring both versions of protagonist Alear. The bag charms will be available in late June 2023, while the rest of the merchandise will appear in late May 2023.

The variety of items available in this new line of Fire Emblem Engage merchandise includes acrylic symbols (770 JPY or ~$5 USD), bag charms (2,200 JPY or ~$16 USD), and embroidery stickers (880 JPY or ~$6 USD). All three of these these items can be found in six variants, each belonging to the six countries from Fire Emblem Engage. These are the Holy Land of Lythos, the Kingdoms of Brodia, Firene, and Elusia, the Queendom of Solm, and the land of Gradlon.

In addition to these, there is also a metal tumbler available (2,750 JPY or ~$20 USD), sporting the crest of the Holy Land of Lythos and a Croquis branded notebook (990 JPY or ~$7 USD) depicting both versions of Fire Emblem Engage protagonist Alear.

You can take a better look at the new Fire Emblem Engage merchandise below, or in the Movic online store.
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As a reminder, Wave 4 of the Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass is coming out on April 4, 2023, and it includes a brand new storyline.

Pre-orders for the new line of Fire Emblem Engage merchandise are now open from the Movic online store. The bag charms will appear in late June 2023, while the rest of the goods will be available in late May 2023. Fire Emblem Engage is available for the Nintendo Switch.

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Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 4:00 PM
    

Princess Connect! Re: Dive Closes on April

Crunchyroll Games announced it is terminating services for the worldwide version of Princess Connect Re: Dive after two years. In preparation, the in-game shop closed and in-app purchases are no longer available. Players who already downloaded the game can still play as usual until April 30, 2023, when the game will finally shut down.

Current players can still use resources such as jewels and even claim two new characters before the game closes, Rin (Ranger) and Mahiru (Ranger). In reference to the end of service, Crunchyroll also commented that "countless stories (…) will be left untold." This alludes to the fact that services are continuing normally for the original Japanese version.

Below you can see the announcement by the Princess Connect Re: Dive English Twitter account.

https://twitter.com/priconne_en/status/1641606313150128128?s=20

Crunchyroll did not state a reason for ending support for the game. Furthermore, the game already appears as vaulted on the publisher's website, and a quick search on Android and iOS app stores shows no results. On the same note, many players expressed their frustration with Crunchyroll's treatment of the game.

Re: Dive was first launched by Cygames in Japan in 2018. It is a sequel to 2015's Princess Connect. Crunchyroll Games later published an English version globally in 2021. The game featured many collaborations with other mobile titles such as Granblue Fantasy and Dragalia Lost, the latter of which also shut down on November 2022.

Princess Connect Re: Dive is currently available on mobile devices until April 30, 2023, when the global version's service will end.

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Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 3:45 PM
    

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog Is a Free April Fools' Day Game

Sega revealed its April Fools' Day 2023 surprise an actual game called The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog. It is a free adventure game for PCs. It is immediately available via Steam. When Sonic dies at Amy Rose's murder mystery birthday party, it is up to the player to find out what happened.

In The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, players are an original character who works for The Mirage Express. Amy Rose and all of the characters from the Sonic series showed up for her birthday party there. However, Sonic is the victim and dead. It's up to Barry to interrogate attendees, investigate the scene, and find out what happened. It also looks like there's a "DreamGear" minigame that lets people play a Sonic game with the same sort of perspective as SegaSonic the Hedgehog.

Here's the official trailer for the game. It shows both the player character and Tails at work. It also starts with Sega's message of, "We've heard your feedback. Yes… all of it. We now have a bold new direction for the future of Sonic the Hedgehog. We're excited to announce he's dead."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC8sIhr-z5I&ab_channel=SonictheHedgehog

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is now available for free for PCs on Steam.

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Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 3:30 PM
    

Scott Pilgrim Anime Cast

The cast of voice actors for the Scott Pilgrim anime adaptation has been announced. The entire cast of the live action movie will be returning to reprise their original roles. This includes Michael Cera as Scott Pilgrim and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Ramona Flowers. Satya Bhabha, Chris Evans, Brandon Routh, Mae Whitman and Jason Schwartzman will also all be returning as their roles as Ramona's evil exes.

https://twitter.com/edgarwright/status/1641440477718388739

They are not the only returning names though. Edgar Wright, director of the movie, had previously been confirmed to be involved, with original creator Bryan Lee O'Malley working on the script, alongside BenDavid Grabinski. The chiptune band Anamanaguchi confirmed their involvement too. They previously composed the soundtrack for Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game.

The series is being produced by Science Saru, who previously produced Inu-Oh and Yurei Deco. The studio also worked on two episodes of Star Wars: Visions.

Scott Pilgrim was originally a series of graphic novels about a Toronto slacker and bass player for the garage band Sex Bob-Omb. After meeting a woman named Ramona Flowers, he discovers that he must defeat her seven evil exes in battle in order to date her. The live action movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World first brought together the anime's cast in 2010. A video game from Ubisoft, a Streets of Rage style brawler, also released in 2010. It was re-released for PC, PlayStation, Switch, Xbox, Google Stadia and Amazon Luna in 2021.

The Scott Pilgrim anime adaptation is currently in development with no confirmed release date. It will be released via Netflix.

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Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 3:00 PM
    

Crunchyroll will begin streaming the Demon Slayer season 3 Swordsmith Village Arc the same day it airs in Japan.

We already knew Demon Slayer season 3, the Swordsmith Village Arc, would debut in Japan on April 9, 2023. Now it turns out the Crunchyroll launch will take place the same day. It will appear on the streaming service worldwide that day as well. It didn't offer a specific air date for the first episode, however.

The announcement also confirmed the Demon Slayer season 3 dubs Crunchyroll will prepare for Swordsmith Village Arc. At launch, only subtitles will be available to go with the original Japanese voice acting. However, the company confirmed it will eventually offer English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish voice acting for the show as well.

In the manga, the Swordsmith Village Arc runs for 30 chapters. After the events of the Entertainment District Arc, Tanjiro's Nichirin sword is in need of repair. He heads to the Swordsmith Village to have it fixed. However, there are still more demons to face. This part of the story also features the Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji and Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito featured prominently.

Demon Slayer season 3, the Swordsmith Village Arc, will appear worldwide on April 9, 2023, with Crunchyroll as the streaming service in Europe, North America, and South America. It is one of many new and returning shows appearing in Crunchyroll's Spring 2023 lineup.

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Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 2:30 PM
    

fate/grail league

It's April Fools' Day once more, and Lasengle has prepared a baseball game version of FGO to celebrate. The title of the game is Fate/Grail League. Each Servant has their own stats when it comes to how well they play on the field. They also have skills that you can use to either pitch the ball or bat it out into the field.

The story starts when the mysterious Csejte Baseball Stadium appears as a small pseudo-Singularity. You can create your own dream team from over 370 Servants, each with their own skills and strengths. In order to get more players, you have to face off against different teams. One of the teams comprises of Bakumatsu era Servants, while another is full of Sakura faces.

As for how to play the game, it's very similar to other baseball games on mobile devices. When the ball flies at your batter, you have to time when to swing the bat to control which direction it flies to. The direction is very important, because if you hit it towards a defender who can catch it, you'll be out. There are also Hit Panels in the back to determine how many bases your players can advance or if it's a Home Run. As for the pitcher, you can throw a variety of balls, such as changeups or curveballs. A meter will show up for you to control how hard your Servant will pitch.

There's also an AR mode where you can choose your favorite Servants and take a picture of them. It's unknown how many characters you can have at each time.

Riyo drew some of the baseball Servants for Fate/Grail League. Not only is Riyo the character designer behind Bunyan, but he is also the mangaka for the Learning with Manga! FGO series. This is not the first time that the developers for Fate/Grand Order released a whole different game for April Fools'. Last year's game was Fate/Pixel Wars, also with art from Riyo.

Fate/Grail League is available on mobile devices in Japan, and it will only be playable on April 1, 2023. The actual FGO app is available on mobile devices as well.

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Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 2:00 PM
    

In honor of April Fools' Day 2023, Hololive Vtuber Hoshimachi Suisei became Super Idol ☆ Comet Chan and released a new song. This was prefaced by a joke tweet saying she heard a UFO, then a reveal of Super Idol ☆ Comet Chan. This was accompanied by her new track "Sui-chan-no-Maintenance Song," which is available on Deezer, Spotify, and YouTube. She also changed her images and tone on her official Twitter account.

The official introduction to Super Idol ☆ Comet Chan appeared ahead of the new song. It included the new character design, alongside a chibi version of her.

Here's the announcement for Super Idol ☆ Comet Chan's "Sui-chan-no-Maintenance Song." It also includes a brief clip of the track. There's no music video on Hoshimachi Suisei's official YouTube channel for it.

As a reminder, Hoshimachi Suisei recently appeared on The First Take twice. She sang the songs "Stellar Stellar" and "Michizure" there. With that channel, every performer does their song once through in a single take. She's also performed two Solo Live concerts, Stellar into the Galaxy and Shout in Crisis. She is one of Hololive's first Vtubers, who joined in its original "generation" after Tokino Sora.

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Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 1:30 PM
    

FFVII Remake Scarlet footrest

Ever since the release of the game, Square Enix shared plenty of details and trivia about many major and minor characters that appear in Final Fantasy VII Remake. This time, the official FFVII Remake Twitter account shined the spotlight on none other than the Shinra Security Officer who is in charge of being Scarlet's footrest. Naturally, his name is Ottoman.

Even though Ottoman works as a Shinra Security Officer, his duties do not see him facing Avalanche or other enemies of Shinra on the front lines. Instead, he has the very important and special orders to serve as a footrest for Scarlet, Shinra's director of Advanced Weaponry, as seen in FFVII Remake Intermission, when she sits in her chair and heals her swollen feet.

Apparently, Ottoman's back is especially cushioned for maximum comfort. Because he is Scarlett's favorite employee, he is on duty almost 24 hours of the day. At the end of the tweet, Square Enix added the cheeky remark "I hope you all have a good rest of the weekend."

You can check out the original Japanese Tweet here:
https://twitter.com/FFVIIR_CLOUD/status/1641727029543411713

Some other details that Square Enix recently shared include the reason why Cloud and other FFVII Remake characters could see the Whispers.

Final Fantasy VII Remake is immediately available for the PS4, PS5, and Windows PC. The PS5 and PC versions of the game include the Episode INTERmission, starring Yuffie Kisaragi and Sonon Kusakabe as protagonists.

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Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 1:00 PM
    

disgaea april fools'

For April Fools' Day 2023, Nippon Ichi Software announced a fake otome dating sim based on the Disgaea series. According to its official website, players can expect it to come out soon, on January 30, 200000002003. The title of the dating sim is My Prince ♪ From the Underworld ♡. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]

In My Prince ♪ From the Underworld ♡, players can enjoy a heart-pounding romantic school life with the various protagonists from the Disgaea series. The boys all fulfill some sort of romantic trope. For example, Laharl is the strong-willed "prince" type who acts really mean to the protagonist, while Adell is a more straightforward and passionate love interest who would protect the protagonist from bullies.

You can check out the My Prince ♪ From the Underworld ♡ April Fools' Day Disgaea dating sim video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BslVVTVWNQ&

Nippon Ichi Software is holding a campaign in which you can vote for which character you would want to romance in My Prince ♪ From the Underworld ♡. You have to follow the official NIS Twitter account, vote on the website, and then tweet your result. NIS will post a short story for the winning character. The campaign will run all day on April 1, 2023.

My Prince ♪ From the Underworld ♡ will come out on January 30, 200000002003 and the dating sim campaign is live now. Disgaea 7 is available on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5 in Japan. It will come out on those platforms, as well as on PCs, in North America and Europe in Fall 2023.

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Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 12:30 PM
    

Honkai Impact 3rd Hot Sands Escapade Update 6.5 Release Date Set

Genshin Impact isn't the only HoYoVerse game getting an update in the first half of April 2023. The Hyperion Lounge update noted the Honkai Impact 3rd 6.5 version release date is April 6, 2023. The title this time is Hot Sands Escapade. It will bring Story Chapter XXXVI, Susannah Manatt's Valkyrie Quicksand battlesuit, and new events. There will also be two new outfits for existing battlesuits.

The announcement noted that Story Chapter XXXVI: Hailing from Nagazora, will start with Seele and Susannah. The two of them are following a new lead after the Great Eruption and major events involving Kiana and Mei in XXXV. Susannah will also be the star of the Meow Town Escapade event to interact with cats and learn from Durandal, Li Sushang, and Rita. There will also be a competitive HOMU World Tour Championship appearing later.

Here is the trailer for Honkai Impact 3rd 6.5. It begins with Seele and Susannah together. After that, it focuses on Susannah's new battlesuit. Once that's done, it teases the Hailing from Nagazora Story Chapter XXXVI, Meow Town Escape event, and Turn Up the Music outfit for Herrscher of Sentience Fu Hua and Peachy Spring outfit for Herrscher of Human: Ego Elysia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rNR_xa60J0&ab_channel=HonkaiImpact3rd

Honkai Impact 3rd is available for the PC and mobile devices, and the release date for its Hot Sands Escapade 6.5 update is April 6, 2023.

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Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 12:00 PM
    

Dragon Quest Producer Ryutaro Ichimura

On March 31, 2023, Ryutaro Ichimura, producer of Dragon Quest VIII and Dragon Quest IX, announced his departure from Square Enix on his personal Twitter account. In the lengthy message, the video game developer explained his trajectory on the Dragon Quest series and at Square Enix, alongside his reasons for leaving the company.

In a direct quote from his Twitter announcement, Ichimura said:

"I will be 47 years old this year, and I have started to count down how many more games I will be able to make in my lifetime. Since nowadays it takes 3 to 4 years to make one game, and in order to die without regrets, I have to think carefully about each game I make."

Ichimura noted he thought carefully about his decision and ultimately chose to leave Square Enix to push himself into a higher-risk environment, and explore what could come out of it. Ichimura also cited wanting to be more free in his thinking and being able to enjoy himself more in his next projects.

In a melancholic anecdote, Ichimura also mentioned having found a copy of the resume he used to apply for Square Enix. He noted that the reason he wrote for wanting to join was "Because I love Dragon Quest."

You can take a look at the full Japanese announcement in the tweet below.

https://twitter.com/RyutaroIchimura/status/1641717065315942400

Ryutaro Ichimura worked as the producer of Dragon Quest VIII, considered by many to be one of the best and most influential games in the series. In addition, Ichimura also acted as producer of Dragon Quest IX, which garnered a cult classic status among the fanbase, alongside producing the television game Kenshin Dragon Quest.

Other titles that Ichimura cited as having worked on include Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road, the mobile game Dragon Quest of the Stars, the Dragon Quest 30th anniversary project, the second Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai anime series, and the Chōsoku Henkei Gyrozetter series.

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Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 11:30 AM
    

Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising Gets Siegfried, Online Beta

At Evo Japan 2023, Cygames revealed Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising's Siegfried and online beta. Technically, this means two open betas. One will be held on the PS4 and PS5 in May 2023. The other will take place at Evo 2023. A new trailer also appeared for the game.

Cygames didn't show actual Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Siegfried gameplay at Evo Japan 2023. Instead, only a clip of footage of him appeared in the new trailer. It showed that this will be the unmasked version of the Dragon Knight. (In Granblue Fantasy proper, there's a masked and unmasked version, as well as other alts of him in outfits like a swimsuit or yukata.) The developer did confirm the Order of the Black Dragon Captain will use his sword and have access to Manigance for a risky attack buff that cuts his health.

Here's the Evo Japan 2023 Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, complete with Siegfried and open beta announcements. He shows up at the 1:50 mark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4928u3tddI&ab_channel=CygamesEN
One of the last characters revealed was Anila.

As for the two Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising open betas, details about those are still slim. The May 2023 one involves the PS4 and PS5. The Evo 2023 one involves a tournament. Cygames noted more information will be shared closer to both events.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising will come to the PS4, PS5, and PC in 2023.

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Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 11:00 AM
    

Resident Evil 4 Remake Chapter 12 Key Item Glitch Prevents Progress, Will Be Patched

It is currently possible to hit a glitch in the Resident Evil 4 remake that keeps people from progressing and forces them to restart. Capcom announced the chapter 12 key item is broken in Resident Evil 4. It is preparing a patch. In the meantime, it did note a way that people can avoid triggering it if they haven't reached that point in the game yet.

Editor's Note: There will be Resident Evil 4 remake spoilers for the Chapter 12 key item behind this glitch below.

So the problem here revolves around Luis' Key in Resident Evil 4 remake. Technically, the event that kicks off your acquisition of it begins at the end of Chapter 11. However, when Chapter 12 of Resident Evil 4 begins is when you actually get the key item and can potentially experience the glitch. However, if someone performs an action at the start of Chapter 12 before seeing the notification on-screen that they have Luis' Key, then they won't get it. Capcom specifically mentioned attacking with the knife as a trigger for the glitch.

Until the patch for Resident Evil 4 remake appears, the only way to fix this issue is to load a past save. If you don't have one before Chapter 12, then that means restarting. If you don't have the key, then you can't access Luis' Lab in Chapter 15 and will be stuck.

This is one of multiple Resident Evil 4 remake glitches Capcom plans to fix with a patch. Another issue involved flickering lights in the game.

The Resident Evil 4 remake is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 10:30 AM
    

Street Fighter 6 Fighting Stick Alpha

Street Fighter 6 will be getting its own official fighting stick, Capcom have confirmed. HORI will be producing the controller, which is a version of their Fighting Stick Alpha. The stick is officially licensed by Sony for use with the PS5. While the stick is marketed as being for the PS5, it will also work with the PS4 and PC.

The Street Fighter 6 Fighting Stick Alpha features artwork from the game, with Luke and Jamie facing off. This image can be easily swapped out for a different image. To add to the customization options, the stick comes with 18 downloadable Street Fighter 6 images, with other characters represented on them.

The stick also features a joystick, an eight-button layout and a fully functional touchpad. There are also built-in audio and mic controls, along with a tournament lock. It hooks up to the PS5 with a 10 foot cable.

The Street Fighter 6 Fighting Stick Alpha also allows players to load in four custom profiles using the companion app. A Function Button on the stick allows for instant switching between these profiles.

The Street Fighter 6 Fighting Stick Alpha is available now for $229.99. Street Fighter 6 launches on PS5, PS4, PC and Xbox Series X/S on June 2, 2023.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, March 31, 2023 2:58 PM
     Skullgirls Character Black Dahlia PeacockJust yesterday, developer Hidden Variable Studios finally released Black Dahlia, the latest character to come to Skullgirls: 2nd Encore. This character actually first appeared all the way back in Peacock's story mode campaign as an antagonist. Since then, she had become a highly requested character by fans, and those wishes were finally granted when the developers teased her at the end of a trailer showcasing the character Umbrella. After a long wait, fans finally have the opportunity to try out this beloved character. Hidden Variable Studios accompanied her launch with a brand-new trailer showing the basics of her arsenal. This sadistic assassin boasts a variety of weapons and traps that she hides from sight until she uses them. Her primary weapon comes in the form of a gun attached to her arm that can fire several different kinds of projectiles. Many of these projectiles have some sort of elemental property tied to them, such as electricity for stunning the opponent and ice fo...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, March 31, 2023 12:05 PM
     Diablo 4 Microsoft Unveils Diablo 4 Bundle For The Xbox Series X Featured ImageTo help you take on the creatures plaguing Sanctuary, Microsoft unveiled the Diablo 4 bundle for the Xbox Series X ahead of the game's release. Packed with tons of bonuses, you may have an easier time taking on the demons of Hell. If you're in the market to get Microsoft's new bundle, read on to find out what's included. Microsoft announces a Diablo 4 bundle for the Xbox Series X Microsoft has unveiled that the Diablo 4 bundle will include the Xbox Series X, a controller, and the base game. It'll have some items that could make you powerful while demon hunting. In a blog post, Microsoft confirms you'll have many in-game items like the Light Barer Mount with Caparison of Faith Mount Armor, so you can spend less time traversing Sanctuary. Additionally, you'll get Inarius Wings and Inarius Murloc Pet from Diablo 3. To get these items, you must be signed in to your Battle.net profile first, then link your account to your Xbox profile. The Xbox Series X Diablo 4 bu...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, March 31, 2023 11:06 AM
     Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Samurott RaidSamurott is the mighty final evolution of Gen V's Water-type Starter, Oshawott. Usually, Grass or Electric attacks are enough to dispatch this formidable beast. However, that tried and true approach no longer works, as Samurott is the new Raid Pokemon. In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, whenever a new Seven Star Raid Event goes live, the Pokemon's type changes, and with that, so do its weaknesses and best counters. Samurott is a dangerous adversary thanks to its new Bug Tera Type, but fortunately, we can use this new dual-typing to our advantage. Here's what you need to know. Related: Be sure to check out our extensive Pokemon Scarlet and Violet features hub. 7 Star Tera Raid Samurott weaknesses and best counters Samurott has the Bug Tera Type, giving it a glaring weakness to Flying attacks. Corviknight is an obvious counter choice. Its dual typing gives high resistance to Bug Type attacks as well as access to powerful Flying moves. If you're planning to make a Corv...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, March 31, 2023 11:04 AM
     The Last Of Us Part I Patch Joel SceneThe Last of Us series' consistent streak of high-quality releases has unfortunately come to an end. A couple of days ago, the PC port of The Last of Us: Part I remake finally came out, and fans and critics came away shocked, not because of the infected, but rather due to its poor launch state. Numerous technical issues have plagued this release to the point where its user score on Steam currently sits at a "mostly negative" rating. Of course, Naughty Dog has quickly begun work on fixing up these issues, and they kicked things off yesterday with The Last of Us Part I's first patch, which goes by the name v.1.0.1.5. The official patch notes that Naughty Dog posted do not feature too many details about the update. The most significant aspect of the patch comes in the form of fixes to "several performance & hitch related issues impacting some users." Additionally, the patch "added extra crash diagnostic information to assist in investigati...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, March 31, 2023 11:00 AM
     Horizon Forbidden West Burning Shores New Features Revealed WaterwingThe team at Guerrilla Games has revealed some interesting details about Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores. This new DLC pack for the 2022 hit PlayStation game has a lot to offer, especially since it's exclusive to the PS5. Although Horizon Forbidden West is available for both PS4 and PS5, the DLC can take many more leaps due to its exclusivity to this generation's technology. Guerrilla has just recently revealed in a tweet and blog post new features capable with the PS5 for Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores. New features revealed for Horizon Forbidden West DLC Screenshot via Guerrilla On March 29, a PlayStation blog post by Guerrilla's Sr. Community Manager, Narae Lee, showcased the leaps in technology implemented in the DLC. The Atmospheric team revealed how they approached working with the PS5's capabilities, and their technical challenges working with new cloudscapes. In brand new screenshots, Guerrilla showed just how beautiful Horizon Forbidden West can look on t...

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, March 31, 2023 6:00 PM
     Plaid Hat Games has announced their latest creation, Freelancers: A Crossroads Game, set to release in August of this year. The game is a follow-up to their award-winning 2020 game, Forgotten Waters. Freelancers promises to be an exciting fantasy RPG condensed into a single night of fun and mayhem. Players can create their own unique …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, March 31, 2023 4:00 PM
     Fantasy Flight Games has announced their latest cooperative board game, Marvel D.A.G.G.E.R., featuring heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe. The game is designed for one to five players and allows players to choose from 20 heroes to complete missions, battle enemies, and save the world from a nemesis. D.A.G.G.E.R., which stands for "Defense Alliance …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, March 31, 2023 2:00 PM
     Gamelyn Games' latest project, The Last Kingdom Board Game, has raised over $48,000 on Kickstarter, surpassing its initial goal of $30,000. With 14 days left to go, the campaign will end on April 14th. Based on the popular Netflix series, The Last Kingdom Board Game is a strategy game of war and politics designed for …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, March 31, 2023 12:00 PM
     March brings several exciting releases for Infinity. The new releases include Haqqislam Booster Pack Alpha, ALEPH Booster Pack Alpha, Corregidor Fireteam Pack Beta, Yuan Yuan (Chain Rifle), RoadBots Highway Patrol, and USAriadna Action Pack. The Haqqislam Booster Pack Alpha box includes three miniatures for the Haqqislam army, allowing players to expand their options when creating …

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, March 31, 2023 2:00 PM
     Fade's all-seeing eye will help you reveal hidden enemies around Lotus. Like her or not, Fade is arguably one of the most powerful Initiators in VALORANT right now. Her Haunt ability is especially great for gaining early information and tagging enemies around maps, making her a great alternative Initiator to KAYO, Skye, or Sova where […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, March 31, 2023 1:00 PM
     The company wants to provide a more 'unified' experience for all Apex Legends players on all platforms. EA and Respawn Entertainment brought shocking news to Apex Legends Mobile fans in January this year. In an announcement blog dated January 31st, the company pointed towards its inability to keep the bar high in terms of quality, […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, March 31, 2023 12:00 PM
     Trick out your favorite vehicles in GTA 5. Los Santos Customs is a popular establishment in GTA 5 where you can bring even the most basic vehicles to get visual and performance upgrades. Los Santos Customs is also the only way to get your car fixed in GTA 5, making it one of the most […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, March 31, 2023 11:00 AM
     The 'Juicy Bugs Wanted!' quest is a special order provided by Willy wherein you must gather 100 Bug Meat and deliver them to him before the end of the week. The challenge may seem easy, but collecting this amount of monster loot can be difficult in your first year. Willy is a fisherman you can […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, March 31, 2023 3:19 PM
    

The update will add new weapons, new armor, new quests, and more

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, March 31, 2023 12:13 PM

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, March 31, 2023 12:13 PM
    

Minecraft is known for its popular open-world sandbox game that has both creative and survival modes. The franchise has put out a couple of spin-off games now, one of them including Minecraft Dungeons, which is an action game that can be played both in single-player or multiplayer. It is based on combat and progression. Now […]

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, March 31, 2023 11:53 AM
    

It will likely not be delayed

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, March 31, 2023 11:38 AM
    

The companies also stated that they will continue to work together on "future E3 events."

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Level Up Friday, March 31, 2023 11:16 AM
     Vampire Survivors is getting another big DLC drop next month in the form of Tides…