Kotaku Friday, March 31, 2023 6:10 PM  No two battle royale matches are alike. Clever, spontaneous tactics springing from the generative collision of varying skill levels, map layout, and randomized items, weapons, and vehicles can lead to theatrical levels of epicness and hilarity—often both at the same time. So it's only fitting during Kotaku's… |
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 4:25 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… |
PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 4:51 PM  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. Continue reading One Destiny 2 gun keeps appearing in cutscenes, and now we know why MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 Lightfall review, Destiny 2 builds |
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Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 6:00 PM
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy XIV job class magnets are coming back to its online store in Japan. The company posted on Twitter that pre-orders for a new batch of job class magnets are open and are expected to begin shipping on April 23, 2023. https://twitter.com/sqex_estore/status/1641621738495836160?s=61&t=7poCDv9TVAhRmq9d-dS_Qw The job crystal magnets are made of acrylic and are meant to resemble the soul crystals used in-game. As in previous releases, every magnet has a different color and its respective class emblem engraved on them. They are available now for pre-order from the Square Enix e-Store in Japan for 495 yen (approximately $3.72). The items are still available in the North American storefront for $5.50 each. This announcement joins the news of new job class magnets based on Sage and Reaper's soul crystals shared in the latest Final Fantasy XIV Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXVI. New Fan Festival 2023 merchandise was also announced during the broadcast, including a Loporrit figurine, an Amaurot-themed laptop case, and neck pillow plushies with Ambystoma, Morbol Seedling, and Mameshiba designs. During the stream, FFXIV's Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida also shared more information about patch 6.4 which will come at the end of May 2023. This update will bring a new trial featuring Final Fantasy IV's antagonist Golbez. Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. The job class acrylic magnets will be restocked in Japan with a release date set for April 23, 2023. The post Square Enix e-Store to Restock FFXIV Job Class Magnets appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 5:00 PM
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: [gallery columns="4" ids="957959,957960,957961,957962,957963,957964,957965,957966" link="file"] 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. The post Silent Hill 2 James Gecco 1/6 Scale Statue Costs Over $300 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 4:30 PM
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. 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. The post New Fire Emblem Engage Merchandise Features Each Country's Crest appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 4:00 PM
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. The post Princess Connect! Re: Dive English Version Ending Services on Late April appeared first on Siliconera. |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, March 31, 2023 10:00 PM Renegade Game Studios has announced that Axis & Allies: Guadalcanal has won the second community Pick the Battle Vote. After the community voted for their favorite battle, Guadalcanal emerged as the winner, beating out other contenders. The team at Renegade Game Studios expressed their excitement at the community's response and thanked everyone who participated in … |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, March 31, 2023 8:00 PM Steamforged Games' designer and product owner, Sherwin Matthews, has announced the upcoming release of the company's latest tabletop game, Sea of Thieves: Voyage of Legends. The game has been developed in collaboration with Rare and will offer players an open-world 4X-lite experience set in the world of the popular video game, Sea of Thieves. Matthews … |
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 … |