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Kotaku Monday, April 17, 2023 6:21 PM
    

Big changes are coming to Destiny 2 this year and some of them leaked earlier in the month. Bungie now thinks it knows who is responsible and has taken action, banning popular Twitch streamer Ekuegan Teko-Agbo from the game he plays to make a living. The content creator says he's innocent, however, and no one's quite…

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Kotaku Monday, April 17, 2023 6:00 PM
    

On April 16, Netflix viewers looking to enjoy the Love Is Blind live reunion special had to endure what so many live-service gamers have gone through before: Upon logging in at the promised kick-off time of 5 p.m. PT, would-be viewers were greeted not by the special but a perpetual "It's almost time!" screen. The…

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Kotaku Monday, April 17, 2023 3:51 PM
    

Avengers: Infinity War almost started with a 45-minute invasion of Xandar showing Thanos retrieving the Power Stone, according to the characters' creator, Jim Starlin. It probably would have been epic, but Marvel apparently ultimately scrapped footage for the ambitious prologue to save money and keep the movie under…

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Kotaku Monday, April 17, 2023 3:00 PM
    

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Kotaku Monday, April 17, 2023 2:40 PM
    

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Nintendo's super-popular open-world action-adventure game, is the gift that keeps on giving. Despite being six years old now, BotW stans continue uncovering all kinds of obscure secrets and funny tricks in Link's Switch adventure. From absurd speedruns to bonkers mods, there's…

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Kotaku Monday, April 17, 2023 2:30 PM
    

When Mythic Quest, the Apple TV+ series about a fictional video game company, announced star F. Murray Abraham was leaving the show back in April 2022, the details were scant. A spokesperson for producer Lionsgate simply said: "F. Murray Abraham will not be returning to season three of Mythic Quest. Beyond that, we do…

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Kotaku Monday, April 17, 2023 2:10 PM
    

Halo and Destiny veteran Joseph Staten just announced that he is joining Netflix Games as its newest creative director, and that he'll be helming "a brand-new AAA multiplatform game and original IP."

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Kotaku Monday, April 17, 2023 2:01 PM
    

In a sign that GameStop is either doing great or is really desperate, the meme stock gaming retailer is currently running some incredible deals, including buy one get one free on certain new releases and big discounts on accessories like the The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword amiibo that unlocks fast travel.

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Kotaku Monday, April 17, 2023 1:15 PM
    

Japanese gaming publisher Sega announced on Monday it will buy the company behind smartphone one-hit wonder Angry Birds for $775 million. It's the latest major gaming acquisition, and one of the weirdest ones yet.

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Kotaku Monday, April 17, 2023 12:58 PM
    

The Super Mario Bros. Movie has been busy the last few weeks making headlines for its bountiful video game easter eggs, making box office records, and making Bowser stans the world over feel validated thanks to actor Jack Black's show-stopping performance both on and off the silver screen. Now movie-goers think Black…

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Kotaku Monday, April 17, 2023 12:20 PM
    

The following contains mild spoilers for The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog.

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PCGamesN Monday, April 17, 2023 4:07 PM
     Project Mugetsu codes April 2023

April 17, 2023: We added new Project Mugetsu codes to the list below. The game's next update is scheduled for tomorrow, so we hope to see another PM code drop then.

Want all the new Project Mugetsu codes? The anime combat game has taken Roblox by storm as of late, meaning you're likely on the hunt for active PM codes that will give you the edge against your opponents in the heat of battle. The active codes in our list down below serve up a nice variety of wonderful gifts, ranging from mastery and gold boosts to free spins and rerolls. It's important to redeem them as soon as they drop, as they won't remain active forever.

Creating a fresh character in the free PC game can be tough; having to fight Hollow to level up can be a grindy process, so having a bunch of gifts waiting for you as you begin your journey will make the Bleach-inspired Roblox anime brawler a much more enjoyable experience. Below you'll every new PM code to help you out with the Easter update and beyond, including information on the rewards you'll get for redeeming each one.

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PCGamesN Monday, April 17, 2023 4:11 PM
     Genshin Impact codes April 2023 – redeem free primogems

What are the new Genshin Impact codes? Gathering currency in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind. While you can earn Mora and Primogems by completing quests such as daily commissions, an injection of extra funds will always be gratefully received. Fortunately, developer Hoyoverse occasionally sends out free gifts in the form of a Genshin redeem code. Most codes only work for a limited time - and they grant essential goodies like free Primogems and Mora - so it's a great idea to redeem them as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Genshin Impact codes are released periodically, frequently appearing in Hoyoverse's special programs that reveal information about future updates coming to the free PC game, but they can also drop to celebrate milestones or to coincide with new Genshin Impact events.  Below you'll find all the active Genshin Impact codes for April 2023, and we'll also detail what they get you, explain how to redeem them, and fill you in on where to look for more.

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

PCGamesN Monday, April 17, 2023 12:44 PM
     How to carry more resources in Minecraft Legends

Want to learn how to carry more Minecraft Legends resources? To create buildings, mobs, and improvements, you need as many resources as you can carry. You can hold up to 1,000 of each for Stone and Wood quite nicely, but the others have drastically lower resource caps in comparison.

But, as every RTS game fan will know all too well, there's no worse feeling than running out of Minecraft Legends resources. So how do you increase these caps? You can build improvements at the Well of Fate in the centre of the map. Each one increases your maximum cap for that material but also requires you to invest in more space. You can also build Allay Storage upgrades to improve your Wood and Stone caps, as well as the more coveted Lapis Lazuli, Gold, and Prismarine max caps.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft Legends release date, Minecraft Legends system requirements, Minecraft Legends Steam Deck

PCGamesN Monday, April 17, 2023 12:44 PM
     How to increase your Minecraft Legends mob limit

Want to know how to increase the Minecraft Legends mob limit? When you think of real-time strategy, you think of clashes between two colossally-sized armies, each with its unique units specifically designed to combat something from the opposing army. In Minecraft Legends, it's the locals of the Overworld versus the invading Piglins from the Nether, and it's up to you to stop the oncoming horde.

That said, it's fairly apparent that the default values of 20 for both your Minecraft Legends mob limit and how many of them you can command at once are pitiful. In RTS games, one viable tactic is to build as many of the best Minecraft Legends mobs as possible before rushing down the enemy, catching them unawares. So gather your Lapis Lazuli and make the following improvements to bolster your army's ranks.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft Legends release date, Minecraft Legends system requirements, Minecraft Legends Steam Deck

PCGamesN Monday, April 17, 2023 12:44 PM
     How to get Minecraft Legends Lapis Lazuli

Out of all the resources, Minecraft Legends Lapis Lazuli is the hardest to obtain. When combined with the other resources, you can summon mobs to fight for your cause with the help of these blue gemstones. You only need one or two at most to get more units, but with the ever-increasing number of Piglin hordes rising throughout the land, you must ensure you have a decent supply.

To secure the win in the RTS game, you'll need to learn how to get more Minecraft Legends Lapis Lazuli. The Minecraft Legends mobs are cheap, but the costs add up, and there is a Minecraft Legends mob limit to contend with. You can carry more resources of this type by increasing the cap, but there is at least one way to hold more than you normally could, and this could help you take down even the toughest of Minecraft Legends bosses.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft Legends release date, Minecraft Legends system requirements, Minecraft Legends Steam Deck

PCGamesN Monday, April 17, 2023 12:21 PM
     FNAF and Stranger Things meet in new Steam horror game, with a twist

I love the original Five Nights at Freddy's (or FNAF as it's affectionately known) largely because of its simplicity. One location, one week, one screen - you get a terrific sense of where you are and why, and it makes the whole game really sing. Mix that with the '80s retro-tech flair of Stranger Things - floppy-discs, CRT monitors, pixelscript - and some bloody, first-person combat a la Resident Evil Village, and the result is Suffer The Night, a new Steam horror game with a smart, metatextual (a-thank you) twist.


PCGamesN Monday, April 17, 2023 12:15 PM
     See S-tier Destiny 2 loadouts with this fan-created website

A new Destiny 2 loadouts website allows players to quickly share and show off their loadouts to their peers. The site, which a Reddit user shared to the DestinytheGame subreddit last week, lets Guardians quickly show off their in-game loadouts, including mods, armour, weapons, and other information pertinent to developing S-tier builds in the FPS game.

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

PCGamesN Monday, April 17, 2023 12:21 PM
     The best Tycoon games to play 2023

Looking for some of the best tycoon games to add to your collection? Whether you're looking for classic park management, or taking charge of a complex, nuanced business, there are plenty of great options to choose from right now, across a range of themes. This is a classic genre that's had plenty of love since its early days, with sequels and new blood galore.

While there are plenty of classic tycoon games we could talk about - many of which are some of the best PC games available - we've decided to focus on modern highlights, as this is a genre that's constantly getting new releases and new ideas. We've also kept the definition relatively broad, as there are plenty of management games that you may not consider strictly 'tycoon' games, but have strong business or economic themes with the mechanics to back them up.


PCGamesN Monday, April 17, 2023 12:27 PM
     Death Stranding 2 release date speculation, cast, trailer, and story

When is the Death Stranding 2 release date? Hideo Kojima himself has confirmed that it is on the way, after all. Not a whole lot of official information has been revealed at all about Death Stranding 2, but there are some things we know about the next Kojima Productions release, including speculation on the release date, cast details, story beats, trailers, and more.

So, what's next for Sam, Fragile, and Louise, the stars of one of the best PC games of 2019? Here's everything we know about the Death Stranding 2 release date so far, including (a lot) of speculation regarding the storyline in the open-world game. If you haven't played the first Death Stranding, beware that there are some minor spoilers ahead.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Death Stranding 2 revealed, Death Stranding 2 release date speculation, Hideo Kojima's making a VR game

PCGamesN Monday, April 17, 2023 12:15 PM
     The best single-player MMOs 2023

Looking for the best single-player MMOs? There's a lot to like about MMOs: the humongous new worlds, the compulsive clicking, the leveling that never really ends. Everything but the people milling around in them, really. These are the best single-player MMOs to play if you want something massive and online without committing to the multiplayer part.

From the best MMOs like The Elder Scrolls Online, which promises the atmosphere of Skyrim with an internet connection, to a galaxy far, far away, the best single-player MMOs take many different forms - but don't get them confused with the best single player games. Here are the loneliest MMOs out there, offering all the fun of a large shared digital world, without the need for having to interact with anyone - a win-win situation.

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PCGamesN Monday, April 17, 2023 12:09 PM
     The best grand strategy games on PC 2023

What are the best grand strategy games on PC? These sprawling strategic experiences that typically encompass long periods of history, including many intricate layers that players need to contend with. It's not just about winning that war or setting up this encampment; you've got to develop infrastructure, set policy, and manage internal dynamics over the long term.

As the ideal platform for the genre, the best grand strategy games comfortably stand shoulder to shoulder with the best PC games. They often overlap with other genres within strategy games as a whole, especially 4X games, but a key difference can be in framing. Our list of the best grand strategy games include entries that value economic management alongside map exploration, from the historical to the fantastical.

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PCGamesN Monday, April 17, 2023 12:01 PM
     Dead Space weapon upgrade locations

Tracking down the best Dead Space weapon upgrades is vital if you're looking to stand a chance against the endless tide of necromorphs. The Dead Space remake gives players more upgrade options than ever before, and our complete list of weapon upgrades and where to find them will help narrow down your options.

The best Dead Space weapon upgrades can be accessed at a bench. Each upgrade also gifts you with an additional Dead Space power node, which you can ordinarily find scattered throughout the Ishimura. They're quite rare to come by outside of purchasing them from the shop, so it's important to use them wisely if you're looking to upgrade your weapons to their full potential. Without further ado, here are the best Dead Space weapon upgrades in what's shaping up to be one of the best PC games of the year.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, April 17, 2023 5:04 PM
    

The Samsung 870 Qvo is one of the best large-capacity SATA SSDs, offering up to 8TB of storage in a classic 2.5-inch form factor. It normally retails for around £452, but now it's 10% off, bringing it to the lowest price we've seen on Amazon UK: £408. That's a great price for a tonne of game and media storage.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, April 17, 2023 4:47 PM
    

We recently covered the RX 6950 XT hitting a new low price point in the US in the wake of the RTX 4070's release - and thankfully UK buyers have an even better deal available.

The ultra-fancy Sapphire Nitro+ OC model of the RX 6950 XT is now selling for £630, making it just £30 more expensive than Nvidia's latest graphics cards - a great deal if you look at specs like rasterised performance (where 6950 XT is around 20% faster) and VRAM allocation (where 6950 XT has 16GB compared to 12GB on the 4070).

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, April 17, 2023 12:30 PM
    

1979's Akalabeth: World Of Doom, eventually renamed Ultima 0, is the first commercial game by Richard Garriott (himself aka'd Lord British), and one of the very first roleplaying video games to enter the market. It's also a precursor to Garriott's Ultima series, introducing many elements that formed the core of the following games. But everything that Akalabeth invented would eventually be abandoned, first by its sequels and then the entire RPG genre.

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Twinfinite Monday, April 17, 2023 2:34 PM
     Glad we don't have to wait until a possible Hogwarts Legacy 2.

Siliconera Monday, April 17, 2023 7:00 PM
    

Chainsaw Man Anime Art

Good Smile Company announced the release of a series of six Chainsaw Man plushes. These stuffed animals will release in August 2023 and will cost 3,300 yen/$23.99. They will be available for pre-order from the Good Smile Online Shop May 18, 2023.

The plush lineup consists of characters Aki, Denji, Himeno, Kobeni, Makina, and Power. All six are in a sitting pose. The Denji plush will come with a headpiece that can be fitted onto the plush to represent his transformation into Chainsaw Man.

You can view the plushes themselves below.

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Chainsaw Man began life as a manga written and drawn by author Tatsuki Fujimoto. It started its run in December 2018, and its first part ended in 2022. An anime adaption of the series began in 2022 and ran for 12 episodes. The series follows a young man named Denji who can transform into the titular Chainsaw Man. He uses his power as part of public security to fight monsters known as Devils, all while dealing with life as a teenager.

These Chainsaw Man plushes can be pre-ordered now on the Good Smile Online shop until May 18, 2023. You can watch the Chainsaw Man anime on Crunchyroll and Hulu, while the manga can be read on Shonen Jump's Website.

The post Chainsaw Man Plushes Announced by Good Smile Company appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, April 17, 2023 6:00 PM
    

Armored Core 6 Key Art found in Xbox. Image via Armored Core Subreddit.

A new snippet of Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon surfaced online. A Reddit user who claims to have pre-installed the game on Xbox shared an image of an alleged screensaver from the game's console app. Apparently, many other users have found the same key art using the same "pre-install trick." [Thanks, Eliwats17 on Reddit!]

Check out the Reddit post with the alleged key art here below.
https://www.reddit.com/r/armoredcore/comments/12odmz3/hi_ac6_will_be_my_first_ac_game_and_i_used_the/

In the image, you can see a humanoid machine on one knee holding a gun and missing an arm. Surrounding it is debris from what appears to be the remains of a destroyed futuristic city. Notably, the background of the image is reminiscent of the opening seconds of the Armored Core 6 teaser trailer. During it, a cataclysmic wave sweeps everything in its path.

Over the past few months, Armored Core 6 pre-order pages have been popping up on various platforms for players to pre-order the game. But unlike the others, the Xbox app in particular also allows you to download preliminary game data as a sort of pre-installation. When you try to run the downloaded software afterward, the aforementioned screensaver image appears.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the franchise and this installment will be the first new game in 10 years since the last entry, Armored Core: Verdict Day. In February 2023, Producer Yasunori Ogura shared details about Armored Core 6's gameplay and setting but didn't confirm a release date yet.

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is in development and will be released for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC in 2023.

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Siliconera Monday, April 17, 2023 5:00 PM
    

New Fire Emblem Heroes Characters Hail from Three Houses

The next batch of Fire Emblem Heroes characters come from Three Houses. Three characters tied to the Blue Lions will be joining the game. Most notable is a Rearmed version of Ingrid. New Felix, Rhea, and Sylvain units will appear as well. They are now live in-game alongside Book 7, Chapter 2's new quests.

All four of the characters will be available as five-stars on the banner. However, Sylvain will be appear in the four-star pool as well. Felix is a sword-bearing infantry unit. Rhea is a colorless dragon and infantry unit. Sylvain is a cavalry unit bearing an axe. Finally, Ingrid is a flier who wields a lance.

Here's the full Fire Emblem Heroes trailer looking at the new Three Houses characters. It begins with Felix, then moves on to Rhea, Sylvain, and Ingrid. All players will be able to "spark" on this banner after pulling 40 times, which will let them pick one of the focus five-star characters for free.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHdha8By27Y&ab_channel=NintendoMobile

Among the other recent banners is one featuring child versions of the Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade characters. Eliwood, Hector, Rebecca, and Mark with Lyn appeared.

Fire Emblem Heroes is available for Android and Apple iOS devices, and Fire Emblem: Three Houses is on the Nintendo Switch.

The post New Fire Emblem Heroes Characters Hail from Three Houses appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, April 17, 2023 4:30 PM
    

One Piece Film: Red English Blu-ray and Season 13 Blu-ray/DVD Arrive in July

Crunchyroll is about to release two One Piece physical copies in July 2023. It announced that both the One Piece Film: Red Blu-ray and One Piece Season 13 Voyage 1 Blu-ray and DVD will arrive that month. The latest batch of anime episodes will appear first on July 4, 2023, and the movie will show up the following week on July 11, 2023. They're among the five releases from the company heading to home video that month.

The announcement also detailed some of the bonus features that will be on the Blu-ray. People get the "The Captain's Log of the Legend! 'Red-Haired' Shanks," "A Faint Memory! Luffy and Red-Haired's Daughter Uta," and "A Pledge for the New Genesis! Luffy and Uta" episodes, an unspecified number of trailers, and the web preview. As for the Season 13 Voyage 1 Blu-ray and DVD, its special feature is a textless opening video of "We Can!."

Here's the full Crunchyroll July 2023 Blu-ray and DVD release schedule.

  • The Ancient Magus' Bride: The Boy from the West and the Knight of the Blue Storm OVA Blu-ray: July 25, 2023
  • The Devil is a Part Timer Season 2 Blu-ray: July 18, 2023
  • Obey Me Season 2 Blu-ray: July 4, 2023
  • One Piece Film: Red Blu-ray: July 11, 2023
  • One Piece Season 13 Voyage 1 Blu-ray/DVD: July 4, 2023

People can already buy digital copies of One Piece Film: Red, as that appeared in March 2023 ahead of the Blu-ray release. Season 13 of the anime is already streaming on Crunchyroll.

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Siliconera Monday, April 17, 2023 4:00 PM
    

Hololive Kanda Festival 2023 merchandise

New Hololive goods are coming, this time in celebration of Japan's Kanda Festival. Beginning May 1, 2023, special merchandise featuring 12 of Hololive's VTubers will be on sale at atré Akihabara. atré Akihabara will also be decorated for the event, and original music will be broadcast throughout the store. The merchandise will be available to purchase until May 21, 2023.

https://twitter.com/hololivetv/status/1647797356233121792

The VTubers involved in the Kanda Festival 2023 event and appearing on merchandise will be:

  • Gawr Gura
  • Himemori Luna
  • Houshou Marine
  • Kobo Kanaeru
  • Kureiji Ollie
  • Minato Aqua
  • Nakiri Ayame
  • Ninomae Ina'nis
  • Ookami Mio
  • Sakamata Chloe
  • Sakura Miko
  • Shirakami Fubuki

Each of the 12 VTubers received a new illustration of them wearing a shrine maiden outfit. T-shirts, acrylic figures, teacups, hand towels, tapestries, and more featuring these illustrations will be on sale at the Hololive Kanda Festival 2023 event. The T-shirts and tapestries will also have versions with the VTubers in their regular outfits.

The Kanda Festival is one of Tokyo's three major Shinto festivals, taking place at Kanda Shrine. It celebrates Tokugawa Ieyasu's victory at the battle of Sekigahara in the year 1600. The festival takes place on the Saturday and Sunday closest to May 15 in every odd-numbered year.

Hololive's parent company, Cover, recently announced HololiveCity at Hololive Super Expo 2023. Not much info was given about the project, though a live performance from Hololive's 5th gen of VTubers will take place there.

The Hololive Kanda Festival 2023 event will take place from May 1 to May 21, 2023. Merchandise for the event will be available to purchase at atré Akihabara. Select merchandise will also go on sale at the Kanda Shrine beginning on May 11.

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Siliconera Monday, April 17, 2023 3:30 PM
    

Honkai: Star Rail Clara and Gepard Character Introductions Appear

HoYoVerse is sharing more character details now that Honkai: Star Rail's debut is drawing nearer, and the latest two involve Clara and Gepard. Both are five-star cast members who were playable in the betas and will be a part of the game at launch. Both are also from Belobog. While Clara only appears in a piece of art, Gepard stars in a new trailer. Both of these new announcements come after the game hit 10 million pre-registrations.

Clara always appears alongside the robot Svarog in Honkai: Star Rail. She's a Physical element character who follows The Destruction path. This means that her moveset is built around dealing damage to opponents.

As for Gepard, he's an Ice element character who follows The Preservation path in Honkai: Star Rail. This means he's designed to help protect both himself and the other three characters in the party. He's captain of the Silvermane Guards. After a brief cinematic establishing who he is, it shows him in battle attacking with his shield. However, the end of the Honkai: Star Rail character trailer for him hints at a less serious side, as he appears to be singing along to a song at the end of it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLFpFp5r0hk&ab_channel=Honkai%3AStarRail

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Siliconera Monday, April 17, 2023 2:30 PM
    

Sega Acquires Rovio

More popular animal characters are coming to Sega Corporation's lineup, as the company announced in a press release that it will acquire Rovio Entertainment Oyj. Sega offered to purchase all of Rovio's outstanding shares and options, and Rovio's board of directors accepted. The friendly takeover will cost Sega a total of EUR 706 million, or about $770 million. Things will begin on or around May 8, 2023.

Rovio is a game development company that primarily creates and publishes mobile games. Its largest and most well-known series is Angry Birds, which had its first game released in 2009. Collectively, Rovio games have been downloaded over 5 billion times.

This acquisition comes as part of Sega's goal to "further strengthen its position in this fast-growing mobile and global gaming market." Per an October 2022 IDG Report, the mobile gaming market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5% from 2022 to 2026, with mobile gaming expected to represent 56% of the overall global gaming market. Sega believes that Rovio will be helpful in developing mobile and multi-platform versions of its existing IPs.

Currently, Sega is working with NieR creator Yoko Taro on a mobile game called 404 Game RE:SET. It will feature human versions of classic Sega games that cause trouble for the world around them after being turned evil. Players are tasked with purifying these characters in order to save the world.

Sega's acquisition of Rovio will officially begin when its offer commences on or around May 8, 2023. The three-quarter-billion-dollar deal will give Sega at least 90% of all shares in Rovio.

The post Sega to Acquire Angry Birds Creator Rovio Later This Year appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, April 17, 2023 2:00 PM
    

Seven Nights Ghost

The Steam page for Seven Nights Ghost is now open, showing that it will come out some time in August 2023. According to the description, it is a "heartwarming FPS horror exploration game" in which you live with a ghost for a week. It will be available in English and Japanese, as well as have controller support.

You can watch a trailer for Seven Nights Ghost here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmT8HnomlvI

In the trailer, we see the protagonist (the player character) go through their everyday life in the apartment. But the ghost is there to turn on the light in the middle of the night or pop out from the table in this horror game. The story follows the protagonist after they move into a haunted apartment. Though the ghost does not plan on taking their life, she does take their doughnut. As an aside, there is a minor jump scare at the end of the trailer.

The game will revolve around the protagonist completing set missions every night. The ghost will chase you, so you have to make sure she doesn't catch you. It's a little unclear what she'll do to you if she gets you, since she won't kill you. As you solve the little problems that pop up throughout your life with the ghost, the two of you will start to get closer. There appears to be a secret connection between the protagonist and the ghost that you'll discover over the seven nights.

Seven Nights Ghost will come out in August 2023 for Windows PC via Steam.

The post Seven Nights Ghost Will Be a Heart-Warming Horror Game appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, April 17, 2023 1:30 PM
    

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Blissey Tera Raid re-run

Due to how popular it was, the Blissey Tera Raid will return in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. You'll be able to get Blisseys of various Tera types from April 21-24, 2023. This Raid is good for farming, as each Blissey will drop various Tera Shards, as well as EXP Candies. You'll get more of these items than in usual Raids too.

During the Raid period, there is the chance to meet a happy Blissey. If you defeat this particular Blissey, you'll be able to get an even wider variety of Tera Shards than when you beat a normal one. In general though, the Blissey Raid is very rewarding no matter what kind of Blissey you fight. This is because they are fairly easy to win against, even if it's a five-star Raid, and you can use the rewards to greatly power up your Pokemon.

Originally, the Blissey Raid ran from March 24-26, 2023. So it did not take very long before this re-run. This is likely because of the aforementioned awards you get whenever you beat a Raid. The announcement also stated that the fans really enjoyed this particular event.

The original Blissey Raid ran congruently with the Decidueye one, and coincidentally, this Blissey re-run will run alongside the Typhlosion one. These two are the final evolutions of the Pokemon Legends Arceus starters, however the ones found here are their standard versions.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available on the Nintendo Switch. The Blissey Tera Raid in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will re-run from April 21-24, 2023.

The post Pokemon Scarlet, Violet Blissey Tera Raid Will Re-Run appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, April 17, 2023 1:00 PM
    

Production Kawaii Taking Legal Action Over Isla Coleman Harassment

Production Kawaii announced it is taking legal action against people who harassed and invaded the privacy of VTuber Isla Coleman. CEO Kyosuke Kinoshita shared a statement condemning the behaviors. Kinoshita noted that "criminal and civil legal actions" are being pursued against the people who targeted the performer. The announcement also noted that she may graduate as a result of the offenders' actions.

Isla Coleman debuted back in April 2021 and is a first generation Production Kawaii VTuber. In addition to streaming games, she's also known for singing and performing. The official statement noted the harassment consisted of doxing, with unnamed individuals attempting to share her actual identity and address. Kinoshita's announcement stated that "criminal and civil legal actions" are being pursued and she may graduate if the company "cannot ensure her safety and security."

Here's the full statement.

Isla Coleman also issued a statement on TwitLonger about what's happening. She noted, "As a creator, I'm entitled to my personal life and there are things that I am not obligated to share while I am in Kawaii. I'm very disappointed that these "Coleknights", whose names and contributions I remember from my chat and community, have been sharing my personal information like it's a trophy to be proud of, when in reality it has greatly impacted my mental wellbeing."

She also shared the following message on Twitter proper.

If Isla Coleman does graduate, she will join a number of other Production Kawaii VTubers who left the company in 2023. All five Enchantasia members retired this year. Oceane Otoishi's contract was terminated by the company in February 2023. Aletta Sky, Peony Aeria, Sava Safari, and Miryu Kotofuji all ended their activities in April 2023.

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Siliconera Monday, April 17, 2023 12:30 PM
    

One Piece USJ 2023

USJ (Universal Studios Japan) announced that its annual One Piece event will return in Summer 2023. The limited event will run from July 5, 2023 to October 10, 2023. It'll feature a performance using water, and the actors for Luffy and the others will actually go up to the audience and greet them. [Thanks, Oricon!]

The title of the show will be "Explode, Fire Fist" and it seems that the Marines (along with Smoker) will make an appearance. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates might have to fight them to save three queens. It's unclear which queens the summary refers to. As per usual, this story will be an original one for the park. So it will not be canon, nor will it be based on a canon arc.

Every year, the show will feature the Straw Hat Pirates fighting a veritable menagerie of enemies from the anime and manga series. In 2022, USJ re-themed its Hollywood Dream: The Ride to be a One Piece one during the Premier Summer show. So it might do that again this year. For sure, though, Sanji's Pirate Restaurant will open up for another year to serve those hungry for his grub.

When the COVID-19 pandemic started in 2020, USJ had to cancel its One Piece Premier Show 2020. While the show did re-open, it had to cut back on some of the audience interaction due to social distancing rules. However, the 2023 event will mark a complete revival of the show. The actors will get up close to the viewers during the greeting session once more.

The One Piece Premier Summer 2023 event will run at USJ in Osaka from July 5, 2023 to October 10, 2023.

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Siliconera Monday, April 17, 2023 12:00 PM
    

Final Fantasy XIV Moogle Treasure Trove Returns Next Week

It is once again time to start gathering Irregular Tomestones and giving them to Itinerant Moogles to access the Moogle Treasure Trove in Final Fantasy XIV. Square Enix announced the event returns on April 24, 2023. It also highlighted the Porxie Earrings, Megalotragus Horn for the mount, and Modern Aesthetics Gyr Abanian Plait hairstyle rewards. There's no exact end date yet, as the event will end the day the 6.4 patch arrives in late May 2023.

As usual, when you check for Duties in the Duty Finder, you'll note that some Raids. will have a Moogle icon showing they are part of the Moogle Treasure Trove Final Fantasy XIV event. This shows that while active, you can get a certain number of Irregular Tomestones from them.

Which dungeons and raids offer Irregular Tomestones of Mendacity

  • Alexander - The Arm of the Father - 2 Irregular Tomestones
  • Alexander - The Arm of the Son - 2 Irregular Tomestones
  • Alexander - The Breath of the Creator - 2 Irregular Tomestones
  • Alexander - The Burden of the Father - 2 Irregular Tomestones
  • Alexander - The Burden of the Son - 2 Irregular Tomestones
  • Alexander - The Cuff of the Father - 2 Irregular Tomestones
  • Alexander - The Cuff of the Son - 2 Irregular Tomestones
  • Alexander - The Eyes of the Creator - 2 Irregular Tomestones
  • Alexander - The Fist of the Father - 2 Irregular Tomestones
  • Alexander - The Fist of the Son - 2 Irregular Tomestones
  • Alexander - The Heart of the Creator - 2 Irregular Tomestones
  • Alexander - The Soul of the Creator - 2 Irregular Tomestones
  • The Borderland Ruins (Secure) - 3 or 5 Irregular Tomestones
  • Castrum Marinum - 2 Irregular Tomestones
  • Castrum Meridianum - 4 Irregular Tomestones
  • Cinder Drift - 2 Irregular Tomestones
  • The Cloud Deck - 2 Irregular Tomestones
  • The Copied Factory - 5 Irregular Tomestones
  • Cutter's Cry - 3 Irregular Tomestones
  • Dzemael Darkhold - 3 Irregular Tomestones
  • The Fields of Glory (Shatter) - 3 or 5 Irregular Tomestones
  • Hidden Gorge - 3 or 5 Irregular Tomestones
  • Hullbreaker Isle - 4 Irregular Tomestones
  • Onsal Hakair (Danshig Naadam) - 3 or 5 Irregular Tomestones
  • The Porta Decumana - 3 Irregular Tomestones
  • The Praetorium - 7 Irregular Tomestones
  • The Puppets' Bunker - 6 Irregular Tomestones
  • Seal Rock (Seize) - 3 or 5 Irregular Tomestones
  • The Sunken Temple of Qarn - 3 Irregular Tomestones
  • The Tam-Tara Deepcroft (Hard) - 4 Irregular Tomestones
  • The Tower at Paradigm's Breach - 7 Irregular Tomestomes

Once you get those Final Fantasy XIV Irregular Tomestones of Mendacity for Moogle Treasure Trove, you can trade them in at three locations. While the event ends when patch 6.4 arrives, you can give them to Itinerant Moogles for items until 6.5.

Where to turn in Irregular Tomestones of Mendacity for the Final Fantasy XIV Moogle Treasure Trove

  • Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks - X9.4, Y:11.6
  • New Gridania - X:12.4, Y:12.1
  • Ul'dah, Steps of Nald - X:9.6, Y9.1

There are 47 items you can get during this year's event. Here are some of the more notable rewards.

  • Porxie Earrings - 100 Tomestones
  • Ixion Clarion for Ixion mount - 50 Tomestones
  • A Long Fall Orchestrion Roll - 50 Tomestones
  • Magitek Predator Identification Key for Magitek Predator mount - 50 Tomestones
  • Megalotragus Horn for Megalotragus mount - 50 Tomestones
  • Modern Aesthetics - Gyr Abanian Plait at aesthetician (not for Hrothgar or Viera) - 50 Tomestones
  • Aithon Whistle for Aithon mount - 30 Tomestones
  • Ballroom Etiquette - Emphatic Elucidation for insist emote - 30 Tomestones
  • Blissful Kamuy Fife for Blissful Kamuy mount - 30 Tomestones
  • Demonic Lanner Whistle for Demonic Lanner mount - 30 Tomestones
  • Elbst Horn for Elbst mount - 30 Tomestones
  • Laurel Goobbue Horn for Laurel Goobbue mount - 30 Tomestones
  • MGP Platinum Card - 30 Tomestones
  • Nightmare Whistle for Nightmare mount - 30 Tomestones
  • Ostensibly Special Timeworn Map - 30 Tomestones
  • Qiqirn Earring - 30 Tomestones
  • Reveling Kamuy Fife for Reveling Kamuy mount - 30 Tomestones
  • White Lanner Whistle for White Lanner mount - 30 Tomestones

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC, and the Moogle Treasure Trove begins again on April 24, 2023. It will end when patch 6.4 launches.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, April 17, 2023 5:46 PM
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, April 17, 2023 3:12 PM
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Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Monday, April 17, 2023 8:00 PM
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     Warhammer fans, get ready for the biggest event of the year as Warhammer Fest 2023 is just around the corner! With less than two weeks left, some activities are already selling out, so fans are urged to act fast to get their hands on tickets. The event promises to be the biggest official Warhammer event …

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WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Monday, April 17, 2023 12:24 PM
     This week in the gaming headlines, Sega buys Angry Birds, Microsoft keep handing out 10 year deals and Destroy All Humans 2 is getting reprobed...again.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, April 17, 2023 5:21 PM
    

The deal will reportedly finalize in the second quarter of the 2024/3 fiscal year

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, April 17, 2023 2:42 PM
    

This unknown Pokemon is reminiscent of the Legendary Pokemon Terapagos

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, April 17, 2023 2:35 PM
    

The trailer showcases more gameplay elements

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, April 17, 2023 2:29 PM
    

Meaning the game has completed the development process and is ready for distribution

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Pivotal Gamers Monday, April 17, 2023 6:35 PM
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