Kotaku Tuesday, May 2, 2023 7:40 PM  Redfall, a vampire shooter out this week on Xbox and PC, was developed by Arkane Studios, the same team behind classics like Dishonored and Prey. It's one of Microsoft's first-party exclusives for 2023, a big release for the company's Game Pass subscription service. And by most accounts, it sucks. |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 2, 2023 6:45 PM  While we wait for Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, a troupe of modders known as Garden of Eyes is working on an overhaul mod to FromSoftware's latest "You Died" open-world RPG, which will introduce new weapons, additional skins for Torrent, and Bloodborne-style gun parries to The Lands Between. As it continues… |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 3, 2023 1:51 AM  It's rare to see discounts on compact keyboards, and rare to see discount on wireless keyboards, but today we're got a cracker on a mechanical keyboard that is both compact and wireless. It's the Cooler Master SK622, a gaming-optimised 60% design that offers low profile switches, a UK layout (with optional RGB backlighting) and the flexibility of wired (USB-C), Bluetooth and lower-latency 2.4GHz wireless. The CM SK622 retailed for over £100 back in the day, but now it's available for half-price: £49.98. That's an awesome deal for any mechanical keyboard, much less one from a name brand with wireless connectivity! |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 3, 2023 12:06 AM  Good news, everyone! The blindingly quick Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor has dropped to just £440 at UK, a fair bit better than than the £450+ price points and poor availability that greeted the launch of the CPU last month. You can pick up the 7800X3D for this price at Amazon, Ebuyer and Overclockers, so you have a fair few options too. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, May 3, 2023 12:29 AM Don't think of this guide as cheating, it's like being guided by the Force. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, May 2, 2023 10:09 PM The technology just isn't there yet. |
Siliconera Tuesday, May 2, 2023 9:30 PM
Honkai: Star Rail is the sort of game that can offer little mini "quests" with rewards that you can incidentally stumble upon while playing the game. For example, you can get a profile picture and some items for removing wanted posters on Jarilo-VI. While going through the actual mission "Requiem Mass," you might happen upon another. In one room where you meet Adler and a Wubbadoo, there is a PC you can log into. However, you need to get the credentials off of an origami crane. The one you need can be a little tricky to pin down, so here's where the Honkai: Star Rail origami crane with the password is in the Herta Space Station Supply Room map. [caption id="attachment_961602" align="alignnone" width="1200"] How to gain access to the computer with the Honkai: Star Rail origami crane password.First, you need to actually gain access to the computer. You'll need to verify your identity. This part is somewhat easy, as it will recognize the Trailblazer as a "researcher." However, you should then choose to answer some security questions. There are three correct choices here. However, if you answer incorrectly, you won't be penalized. Here's what you need to select:
This will prompt you to search the area around the computer for the paper crane. There are a handful in the room with romantic poems. However, the one you want is just outside the room. I've marked it on the map below. If you're leaving the room, it is directly to your left. If you are entering, it is to your right. Finding it allows you to engage in a new dialogue tree at the PC and enter select the password option "1233211234567." [gallery columns="2" size="full" ids="961604,961605" link="file"] The reward for going through this activity is 20 Hertareum to spend at the Herta Space Station world shop and 5,000 credits. Honkai: Star Rail is available for PCs and mobile devices, and PS4 and PS5 versions are in development. The post Where Is the Honkai: Star Rail Origami Crane in the Supply Zone? appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, May 2, 2023 9:00 PM
Nintendo announced that pre-orders are now open for a new line of Fire Emblem Heroes merchandise. In addition to Fire Emblem Heroes, the lineup of the new merchandise includes goods based after characters from Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War. Each acrylic stand costs 1,980 JPY (or roughly $14 USD), and they are scheduled to release in July 2023. The second series of Fire Emblem Acrylic Stand Heroes is now available for pre-order from empty's online store. The lineup of the new series of Fire Emblem Heroes acrylic stands includes five characters, two of which are from Genealogy of the Holy War. These characters are Líf, Eir, Ymir, Sigurd, and Deirdre. Each acrylic stand is about 110 millimeters tall, or 4.3 inches. You can take a better look at the merchandise in the gallery below. [gallery columns="4" ids="961589,961588,961587,961586" link="file"] In other Fire Emblem Heroes news, Nintendo recently revealed that the next banner in the game will add Nerbuz as a playable character, alongside other returning focus units. The second series of Fire Emblem Heroes and Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War Acrylic Stand Heroes is available for pre-order now from empty's online store. Each acrylic stand costs 1,980 JPY (~$14 USD), and the new merchandise is scheduled to release on July 2023. The post New Fire Emblem Heroes Merchandise Involves Character Acrylic Stands appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, May 2, 2023 8:00 PM
Japanese amateur orchestra Ensemble G.A.P. have released "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - The First Concert" to the public on its YouTube channel. The concert lasts about 116 minutes, and it is divided in an opening act, three parts, and two encores. The opening act and three parts include a total of 16 movements. Additionally, the description of the YouTube video includes a full listing of the concert's contents. [Thanks, Game Watch!] The opening act is the Nintendo Switch 2017 Presentation trailer music for Breath of the Wild, while its closing act is the "Tears of the Kingdom Main Theme" that appeared on the E3 2021 Nintendo Direct presentation. You can take a look at Ensemble G.A.P.'s "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - The First Concert" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5AV5HAKjh0 Ensemble G.A.P. is a Japanese classically trained and amateur ensemble founded in August 2021 by previous members of the Little Jack Orchestra. Their main activity is the arrangement and performance of popular music on YouTube. The name G.A.P. is an acronym created of the three main type of music the ensemble plays: games, anime, and pop music. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is immediately available for the Nintendo Switch. We can play its sequel, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on May 12, 2023. You can take a look at some of the new and returning characters that will appear in Tears of the Kingdom here. The post Ensemble G.A.P.'s Zelda Breath of the Wild Concert Available on YouTube appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, May 2, 2023 7:00 PM
Kadokawa revealed that a new Oshi no Ko figure of Ai Hoshino is on the way. It will be a part of Kadokawa's KDcolle series. It will be a 1/7 scale plastic figure, painted in full color, and it stands at approximately 8.5 inches, or 215mm in height. A stand is included with the figure as well. The figure costs 21,780 JPY (or roughly $160 USD), and it is scheduled to release on November 2023 in Japan. Pre-orders for the figure will close on May 24, 2023. The new Oshi no Ko Ai Hoshino figure depicts the titular character of the series in her idol outfit, holding a microphone in one hand while pointing at the crowd while performing. Different facial expressions for the figure will be included. In addition, a new teaser video for the figure was released showcasing all its features and details. You can watch the teaser video for the Ai Hoshino figure, as well as a gallery of the figure in more detail here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM4IMxp4GEY [gallery columns="5" ids="961555,961554,961553,961552,961551" link="file"] The recent anime adaptation of Oshi no Ko is streaming on HIDIVE, and Yen Press handles the English localization of the manga. An English website for the anime adaptation opened recently. The new Oshi no Ko Ai Hoshino figure is now available for pre-order in Japan. Pre-orders close on May 24, 2023 in Japan. The figure costs 21,780 JPY (~$160 USD), and it will release on November 2023. We don't know if it will be sold worldwide yet. The post Oshi No Ko Ai Hoshino Idol Figure Takes the Stage in November appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, May 2, 2023 6:00 PM
Cover announced a digital message board is now available in preparation for the Hololive English 1st Concert: Connect the World. People can purchase their own digital messages to be included in the boards, which will appear at the event. In addition, each purchase will include a bonus voice from one of the VTubers performing. It costs $21 for a text message and $41 for one with an image. The digital messages can be either a text message with a 170-characters limit or an image. In the case of images, they must be 520x520 px and be in a JPG, PNG, or PDF format. The submitted digital messages will appear on stage from when the doors open until the start of the concert and also on the event's special website. Cover posted an official application form that lets you submit the message or upload the picture by checking your order number. In case of not using the form or submitting something against the guidelines, there will be a default message prepared by the company instead. As for the bonuses, fans can choose from all the Hololive English VTubers to get their own special voiced line. However, there is only one liver's voice per purchase. If someone wants to get two or more, you have to buy each package separately. Previously, Cover announced a series of special merchandise packs for people to buy in preparation for the concert, although they were only available until April 23, 2023. Each pack included a commemorative shirt, a penlight, a towel, and an acrylic panel. The Hololive English 1st Concert: Connect the World will be held on July 2, 2023, at the Inglewood, California YouTube Theater. The orders for the digital messages with the special voices will be open until May 22, 2023. The post Hololive English 1st Concert Digital Message Boards Sales Open appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 2, 2023 7:31 PM  You probably already know that today's launch of Redfall has fallen short of expectations, to say the least. Critics and players have panned the game for a variety of reasons, with many of them relating to its overall lack of technical polish. Unsurprisingly, this has impacted Redfall's multiplayer functionality, as reports of players having trouble joining a game through the matchmaking system have surfaced. Although many likely won't enjoy the game, playing with a friend certainly beats playing alone, so they might still want to fix the issue. So what can you do to get the multiplayer working again in Redfall? Tips for fixing Redfall's multiplayer Many of the potential methods for fixing the multiplayer can apply to other games as well. One such method involves checking to see whether or not the servers have gone down. You can do this on the Bethesda.net Status Portal or the official Redfall Twitter account. If you find that the servers work just fine,... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 2, 2023 6:37 PM  Honkai: Star Rail has numerous levels for you to keep track of. Leveling up your characters, weapons, and actual account is all daunting by itself. However, there's also another leveling system for you to keep track of, and that's your Equilibrium level. Your Equilibrium level is almost like your "world level," managing the overall strength of the enemies you fight, the quests you can take, and the difficulty of certain dungeons or domains. Here's how to level up your Equilibrium Level in Honkai: Star Rail. Related: Honkai Star Rail: Best Build for Seele – Relics, Light Cones, Eidolons and Abilities How to increase Equilibrium Level in Honkai: Star Rail Screenshot by PC Invasion In Honkai: Star Rail, you have both a player level and an Equilibrium level. You can check your player level and Equilibrium level by clicking the smartphone on the top left of your screen. You can raise your player level by completing quests and clearing dun... |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, May 2, 2023 7:00 PM In exciting news for Armada fans, the upcoming Seas Of Dread Book promises to introduce a range of new ways to play the popular naval warfare game. According to Jonny, the new book will feature multiple-player games, alliances, random events, new game modes, and new scenarios that will change the dynamics of the game. One … |