Kotaku Tuesday, April 11, 2023 9:00 PM  I've reviewed a lot of board game adaptations of video games on this website, and with good reason: it's the most intimate intersection of our board game and video game coverage. In nearly every case, the key consideration has been how does the board game feel compared to the original. What kind of concessions have… |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 11, 2023 8:10 PM  Anyone who is familiar with Crusader Kings II will be familiar with AGOT, a sprawling mod that transforms the world of medieval Europe into George R R Martin's Westeros from A Song Of Ice And Fire. So it is good, and also terrifying (in terms of my spare time) news that the mod is ready to make the leap to the newer … |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 11, 2023 5:50 PM  Normally I wouldn't get too excited about a Resident Evil film, as both the live-action and CG entries haven't been great. But a new trailer for the upcoming Death Island looks too damn campy and fun to ignore. I mean, all your favorite Resident Evil heroes—like RE4's Leon and RE3's Jill—are back together to take on… |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 11, 2023 5:36 PM  Over the weekend Star Wars Celebration 2023 (an event dedicated to Star Wars news, panels, and more) happened, and while a lot of news came out of the event, the internet can't stop talking about a relatively minor thing: Orange lightsabers. Are they really orange? What does that mean? Who are these new characters… |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 11, 2023 5:10 PM  Now that this year's E3 is dead, what fills the summer void is up in the air. You've got the usual contenders, such as Geoff Keighley's Summer Games Fest and Xbox's joint Starfield presentation with Bethesda, but nothing matches E3's scale. While PlayStation has yet to formally announce anything, Nintendo is… |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 11, 2023 4:40 PM  Hideaki Anno, the auteur behind the mid-'90s smash-hit mecha anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, recently revealed that his work schedule is clear for the first time in 30 years. |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 11, 2023 4:30 PM  Both PlayStation and Xbox are running big spring sales right now. From Lego Star Wars to The Last of Us Part 1, it's the perfect time to dip into some of 2023's biggest blockbusters so far, or catch up on last year's releases. |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 11, 2023 4:10 PM  A former Konami employee was arrested this week for allegedly attempting to murder his boss by hitting him in the head with a fire extinguisher in the office, Livedoor reported. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 11, 2023 4:24 PM  Destiny 2's latest raid is technically possible to solo flawlessly, as one Guardian proved that a single person can complete the FPS game's Root of Nightmares Marcocosom encounter. Though an entire solo flawless run is yet to be completed, the fact that a player completed this epic undertaking demonstrates that the Destiny 2 raid's mechanics itself would allow someone to solo the entire raid and could execute that endeavour flawlessly. In the game's terms, they would do so without dying throughout the entire experience. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 Lightfall review, Destiny 2 builds |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 11, 2023 5:24 PM  Cheap laptops are great. They can run Minecraft servers, download stuff while you're away, let you practice programming, let your younger sibling play with or against you in retro or indie games. You might already have one lying around, in which case have a think about the possibilities - but if you'd like one and don't have one in a cupboard somewhere, you can grab a cheap Dell Latitude 7390 off Ebay for £219.99 in 'good' and 'refurbished' condition. For the money, you get an 8th-gen Core i5 processor with integrated graphics, a compact 13-inch design, 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. All in all, it's a pretty sweet spec for the asking price! |
Twinfinite Tuesday, April 11, 2023 6:19 PM Munch on this tasty snack to replenish your hunger meter! |
Twinfinite Tuesday, April 11, 2023 5:52 PM What's going on with the Competitive Rank system? |
Twinfinite Tuesday, April 11, 2023 5:36 PM Pretend we didn't notice that these changes are for Brigitte. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, April 11, 2023 5:05 PM Well, everyone saw this coming... |
Siliconera Tuesday, April 11, 2023 8:00 PM
HoYoVerse shared a soundtrack EP of Genshin Impact Sumeru music is available on the game's YouTube channel. The EP is called Thoughts Like Wind and Dew and is made up of three songs from that region of the game. The tracks, in order, are "Ethereal Mildness," "Melody of Hidden Seeds," and "Overnight Dew in the Woods." You can find the entirety of the Thoughts Like Wind and Dew Genshin Impact soundtrack EP below. The music is accompanied by a video featuring the character Nahida taking part in various activities. Alongside the music, she can be seen sitting on a swing with monsters and lazing about on a tree with her eyes closed during the nighttime. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBFa1yV9hTM&ab_channel=GenshinImpact Genshin Impact is a free-to-play action-RPG released in 2020 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Android, and iOS devices by developer HoyoVerse. Gameplay is, in some ways, like that of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and features an open world for players to explore alongside a gacha that exchanges in-game currency for a chance to obtain new characters, weapons, and other items. Genshin Impact can be played now on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Android, and iOS devices. The EP "Thoughts Like Wind and Dew" is available now on YouTube. The post Genshin Impact Nahida and Sumeru Soundtrack EP Appears appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, April 11, 2023 7:00 PM
There's a new look at exactly how mapping will work in the updated rereleases of Etrian Odyssey, Etrian Odyssey 2, and Etrian Odyssey 3 on new platforms. Atlus shared a brief Etrian Odyssey Origins video. It begins by showing how all-manual mapping looks in the game. After that, it offers a look at where people can choose additional options, then how the full Automap feature works. First of all, the video is a clip of Etrian Odyssey 3. The player is on B1F and is about to get a treasure in E3. It shows how the left and right triggers are used when placing items and preparing maps, as well as the different icons for charting. With the treasure chest icon, it will open or close based on whether the player already obtained the item in the chest. At just about the 40 second mark, the video clip shows the Options menu. The Etrian Odyssey Origins Automap mapping function appears under the Field section, along with Movement Speed, Dominant Hand Setting, Mapping Cursor Position, and Mapping Touch Controls. It shows on, off, and automap as possibilities, with automap filling in walls and floors.
Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection will release on the Switch and Windows PC on June 1, 2023. Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection will release on the Switch and Windows PC on June 1, 2023. The post Etrian Odyssey Origins Mapping Features Highlighted in New Video appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, April 11, 2023 6:00 PM
Some of the merchandise that was available on the latest Naruto and Boruto Marui pop-up shop are now available for purchase through the Marui online store. These goods include a postcard album, acrylic dioramas, a pin badge collection, acrylic character stands, a clear case, a small accessory box with ramune candy inside, and an acrylic keychain collection. The goods will be available for sale until April 23, 2023. The new pieces of merchandise feature eight character from both Naruto and Boruto series with theme park style decoration. The characters featured are Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, Boruto, Sarada, Mitsuki, and Kawaki. You can take a better look at the Naruto and Boruto Marui pop-up shop merchandise here: [gallery columns="5" link="file" ids="959067,959065,959066,959073,959072,959069,959070,959071,959068,959064"] The postcard album costs 1,760 JPY (roughly $13 USD). Each acrylic character stand costs 1,815 JPY each (~$13 USD), and they are available in eight variations featuring each character in the collaboration. The acrylic dioramas cost 3,850 JPY (~$28 USD), and they are available in a Naruto and a Boruto variant. Meanwhile, the pin badge collection costs 4,400 JPY (~$32 USD). The clear case costs 900 JPY, and the small accessory box with candy costs 880 JPY (approximately $6 USD both). The acrylic keychain collection has eight keychains, on per character, and it costs 7,040 JPY (~$52 USD). In other Naruto news, the Narutop 99 poll recently showcased the top 10 best fights in the Naruto and Naruto Shippuden series. The latest Naruto and Boruto Marui pop-up shop merchandise is now available for purchase from the the Marui online store. The goods will be available until April 23, 2023. The post Naruto & Boruto Theme Park Pop-up Shop Merchandise Available Online appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, April 11, 2023 5:24 PM
New Final Fantasy XVI gameplay footage will appear at a State of Play presentation scheduled for April 13, 2023. The presentation will be held at 2pm PDT/5pm ET/11pm CEST. Additionally, Sony has shared that co-streaming of the event will be available to content creators. However, the presentation could contain copyright footage, and livestreamers should be aware before co-streaming the broadcast. Previously, Square Enix shared that more information about Final Fantasy XVI would appear ahead of the release of the game, which is slated for late-June 2023. While new gameplay footage for Final Fantasy XVI will appear at the State of Play presentation, elaboration on what will appear is sparse. The official Sony State of Play blog reveals that the presentation will elaborate a bit on the game's "dark fantasy setting." It will also feature footage of the combat system shown in previous demonstrations and trailers. At PAX East 2023, Producer Naoki Yoshida held a live demonstration which showed protagonist Clive moving around in one of the environments. One of the highlights of this brief segment also showed players that they can pet Clive's wolf-dog companion Torgal. Final Fantasy XVI will release on the PlayStation 5 on June 23, 2022, with a six month exclusivity period. While Square Enix has not confirmed it coming to other platforms, it could be a possibility. The post New Final Fantasy XVI Gameplay to Appear at State of Play appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, April 11, 2023 5:00 PM
Blizzard shared a new Diablo IV class trailer featuring the Rogue through the official YouTube channel. Playable in the Diablo IV open beta, the Rogue is a class that offers a versatile blend of melee and ranged combat. Able to utilize dual daggers and swords, alongside a bow, the Rogue is capable of debuffing foes and laying traps. The trailer showcases how players can take advantage of the sheer range of abilities the Rogue has with either weapon. You can watch the Diablo IV Rogue trailer below. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqGKjAfMNYE&ab_channel=Diablo[/embed] The Rogue is one of several classes that will appear in Diablo IV. Like the Necromancer, it makes a return from Diablo II. Other classes include the Barbarian, Druid, and Sorcerer. As it stands, these are the only classes that will be appearing once Diablo IV releases in early June 2023. This entry in the series will focus on the war between Lilith and Inarius, the creators of Sanctuary. Players were given a glimpse into the narrative through the open beta period, which allowed for them to play through the first act of the game. However, there were some issues concerning the game frying a specific line of graphics cards. Diablo IV will release on June 6, 2023 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC. The post Diablo IV Rogue Class Trailer Showcases Versatility appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, April 11, 2023 4:30 PM
The Rune Factory games can get a bit odd, what with the fact that there are both numbered and unnumbered entries. People might wonder if certain titles are optional or if it is necessary to play them in a certain order. Especially since there are some recurring characters who pop up in multiple installments. The thing is that they are largely like the Final Fantasy series, in that you don't have to play the Rune Factory games in any particular order. However, there are some guest characters that appear and might make playing certain ones in order more desirable.
What are the Rune Factory games?It's honestly very simple. This is a Story of Seasons/Bokujou no Monogatari spin-off series. So there's still the farming and daily life elements from those simulations. That also means you can develop relationships with characters. However, this is paired with action-RPG elements and dungeon-crawling, which can also be done alongside love interests in some entries.
Which Rune Factory games you should absolutely play in order?Guess what? There are only two that really feel like they need to be played one after the other. These are the original Rune Factory on the DS and Rune Factory Frontier for the Wii. This is because the first game introduces the protagonist Raguna and heroine Mist. The follow-up is a direct sequel in which Raguna sets up a new homestead in Trampoli while searching for a missing Mist and gets caught up in an endeavor to protect that town.
What if I do want to play mainline entries in order?Well, in that case, following the numbered entries one-by-one works. Especially since you'll see Rune Factory 2's Barrett and Rune Factory 3's Raven in Rune Factory 4, as an example of "guest" characters. Not to mention 4's Doug and Margaret show up in 5.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69rjJZexlPY&ab_channel=Natsume_Inc Is there any Rune Factory game that doesn't require any possible tie-ins to other entries?Yup! That would be Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny. This is a self-contained story involving different characters, new elements like controlling both the male and female protagonists Aden and Sonja, and dealing with sunken islands. It's available on the PS3 and Wii, though the Wii version is regarded as the better of the two. The post How to Get into the Rune Factory Games appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, April 11, 2023 7:16 PM  Collaborations between Fortnite and other properties are now common. We've seen IPs like Dragon Balls Z jump into the world of battle royale. These collaborations could make the game feel fresh every time. Epic Games has teamed up with the anime Attack on Titan for the latest update. You'll not only have the many skins, characters, and items — but also the iconic ODM Gear — also known as the Omni – Directional Gear. If you read on, this guide will show you how to get the ODM Gear in Fortnite. Fortnite: How to get the ODM Gear The weapon that Eren Yeager and other characters use has been recreated to help you fight off enemies in Fortnite. While it's hard to find, let's pinpoint the location — so you can get defend yourself better. You should start by looking for it either on the ground, in chests, or at Scout Regiment Lockers. The best place to search at the start is the many points of interest. To help narrow down the places, Epic Games has stated in a blog pos... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, April 11, 2023 6:18 PM  One of the best things about Roblox is the UGC or user-generated content. Roblox is arguably the most successful metaverse out there and is almost entirely supported by the creativity of the players. UGC is what keeps the community alive, and with the creation of Pet Simulator X came a very interesting new piece. One of the first limited edition UGCs was released by BuiltIntoGames and it's a huge banana. Knowing how to get the Titanic Banana in Pet Simulator X might just bag you a very rare new item in Roblox. Screenshot by PC Invasion How to get Titanic Banana in Roblox Pet Simulator X You can get your hands on the Titanic Banana in Roblox Pet Simulator X, but only if you're really lucky. It was a limited release from the company and is currently out of stock. There were only 99 released initially and they were snapped up in minutes for the wonderfully low price of only 690 Robux. If you were lucky enough to grab one at the initial release you're going to be the only one. It is ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, April 11, 2023 5:46 PM  If you're excited for Nala and Simba from The Lion King to come to Disney Dreamlight Valley, they've arrived! In the latest Pride of the Valley update, you can travel to The Lion King realm and invite Nala and Simba to the Valley. But to do this, you'll need to know how to complete the 'Eyes in the Dark' quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Continue reading to find out how to finish this quest. 'Eyes in the Dark' quest guide for Disney Dreamlight Valley Unlocking the door to The Lion King realm costs 10,000 Dreamlight. Once opened, you'll soon meet Nala. She asks that while she holds off the hyenas, you help keep tthem away from the dried-out oasis. To do so, you must dig out dried thorn bushes and find five Thorn Bush Seeds. Take out your shovel, and dig any spot that looks like dried-out thorn bushes. Screenshots by PC Invasion Then, plant the seeds in the holes near the ledge. You'... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, April 11, 2023 5:35 PM  There's a technical issue ongoing in Fortnite that likely has you wondering, "why did my Gold Bars disappear?" The answer to this is not fully known at this time, but it appears to be an error like previous incidents when this happened. The good news is that Epic Games is aware of the issue and has been investigating it. You can view the incident report over on the Fortnite Status Twitter account. Based on previous incidents, this just appears to be an error where you are unable to see or access your Gold Bars in your account. Your Gold Bars will appear to be set at zero, but are not gone from your account. Epic Games successfully restored Gold Bars in previous instances and players didn't lose out on the in-game currency. There's no timeline on a fix to this issue, however, so you may want to try this workaround if you're dealing with the problem and want to use your Gold Bars now. How to fix the Gold Bars bug in Fortnite Sign out of your Epic Gam... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, April 11, 2023 4:52 PM  Overwatch 2 Season 4 started today and brought a number of quality-of-life changes to the game. This included the removal of rank decay, allowing players to theoretically properly receive their end-of-season ranked rewards for playing competitive mode. But in a twist of fate, when players logged onto the game this afternoon at the start of Season 4, many players found their rank had still fallen despite promises that rank decay would no longer apply to the end of the season. Players sounded off on Reddit and the official forums, with numerous bug reports that their rank had either fallen or that they had received incorrect ranked rewards for the season. One player stated they had ended the season in Diamond, but ended up ranking Plat in all roles. While the lower rank for many players is disappointing, there are a number of players who ended the season at a higher rank, as well. The reason for the differing ranks actually has nothing to do with decay at all. Why did my rank go down in ... |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, April 12, 2023 12:00 AM Are you new to the world of Pathfinder Second Edition and looking for an opportunity to try out the game? Then mark your calendars for Beginner Box Days, a week-long event starting on April 22, 2023, where players and Game Masters will be gathering to play through the Pathfinder Beginner Box adventure: "Menace Under Otari." … |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, April 11, 2023 10:00 PM Dyskami Publishing's latest Kickstarter project, Folstavia – Anime 5E RPG World Setting & Monster Expansions, has raised over $18,000 from a $30,000 goal in just a few days. With 23 days left to go, fans of anime and tabletop gaming have plenty of time to support the campaign before it ends on May 5. The … |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, April 11, 2023 9:00 PM IO Publishing has announced the launch of their latest tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) book, "Why Slay Dragons : When You Could Be FISHING", a comprehensive guide to fishing for TTRPG worlds. The game has already raised over $50,000 on Kickstarter from a $10,000 goal, with 29 days still left to go, and the campaign ends … |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, April 11, 2023 8:00 PM Middle-earth fans, get ready to embark on a new adventure as The Lord of the Rings™ Roleplaying for 5E is set to be released on May 9. The 236-page hardback volume, created by Free League Publishing, contains everything players need to create their own adventures set in the beloved fantasy world of J.R.R. Tolkien's The … |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, April 11, 2023 6:00 PM The Royal Limited, a Scott Almes Simply Solo Wallet Game is now on Kickstarter. With 10 days left to go, the project has raised over $23,000 from a $2,000 goal. The campaign ends on April 22, so there's still time to get on board. The Royal Limited takes players back to 1960s England, where superstars … |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, April 11, 2023 4:00 PM Minecraft is one of the best games ever made to play. It is a true open-world game experience that allows players to go anywhere and do whatever they want in this game. The worlds you can explore are infinite in all directions and locations and entirely destructible. After entering a new world in Minecraft, players must […] |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, April 11, 2023 5:11 PM A similar trailer for the character Layla Ellison was recently released. The post Redfall Gets New Character Trailer Highlighting Jacob Boyer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, April 11, 2023 4:43 PM The Single Player edition will not feature the multiplayer modes The post Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed Single Player Coming to PS4 and Xbox One appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, April 11, 2023 4:03 PM In-game purchases for real money will no longer be available The post Rogue Company Will End Service on Nintendo Switch appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming on PC Tuesday, April 11, 2023 6:47 PM Join us as we take a quick look into why NBA 2K23 is still a great pick for both casual and competitive gamers looking to get their hands on some NBA action. Full article after the jump. |
Gaming on PC Tuesday, April 11, 2023 6:41 PM Here's our review of the fights in the highly anticipated UFC 284 event at RAC Arena in Perth. Full article after the jump. |
Gaming on PC Tuesday, April 11, 2023 6:26 PM Here's a look back at how the San Francisco 49ers stacked up against the Las Vegas Raiders on New Year's Day. Full article after the jump. |