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Kotaku Friday, May 5, 2023 1:30 PM
    

Update 5/5/2023 1:30 p.m. ET: After just 24 hours, Kaitlyn "Amouranth" Siragusa's Twitch channel has been reinstated, Dexerto reports. Don't expect to watch previous livestreams, though, as all of her VODs have been nuked. All that's left for now are clips clipped by her fans. Original story follows.

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Kotaku Friday, May 5, 2023 1:15 PM
    

After the bombastic intro on Corcuscant, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor drops you off on Koboh, a large desert-like planet filled with sidequests, collectibles, and even a fully upgradable saloon, complete with a rooftop garden, a toilet, and a large fish tank. It's easy to spend hours and hours on this planet, poking at…

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Kotaku Friday, May 5, 2023 1:05 PM
    

Matan Even, the trolly kid who stealthed his way onto The Game Awards stage last December to shout out former U.S. president Bill Clinton, is back. This time, though, he crashed socialist Twitch streamer Hasan "Hasanabi" Piker's May 4 livestream at the WGA writers' strike picket line in Hollywood, California. Why?…

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Kotaku Friday, May 5, 2023 12:55 PM
    

On Thursday, Capcom announced a four comic-book series leading up to the events of Street Fighter VI. Produced in partnership with Udon Comics, the series will catch eager players up on what their favorite fighters have been up to since Street Fighter V. The first of Street Fighter 6's prequel comics, which focuses on…

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Kotaku Friday, May 5, 2023 12:38 PM
    

Hogwarts Legacy arrives on PS4 and Xbox One today alongside a new arachnophobia mode (available in all versions) that turns off all of the action-RPG's spiders. An increasingly popular accessibility option for new games, the Harry Potter spin-off gets creative by using it to incorporate a reference from the movies.

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Kotaku Friday, May 5, 2023 11:00 AM
    

Even though we're already almost halfway through the year, there are still a ton of cozy games to come in 2023. And while we just told you about a bunch of them, that list was just scratching the surface, and there are so many more excitingly cozy games coming this year that deserve your attention.

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Kotaku Friday, May 5, 2023 10:41 AM
    

I'm a pretty casual Marvel fan who doesn't read the comics, but I consider the Guardians of the Galaxy to be my favorite heroes in the comic book company's universe these days. That being said, while I knew Rocket Raccoon's backstory through the game adaptations, I was wholly unprepared for how brutal it would be in

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Kotaku Friday, May 5, 2023 10:35 AM
    

When I had an Apple Arcade subscription, I played endless amounts of What the Golf? on my phone. It was such a chaotic, joyful puzzle game that it actually annoyed me that Nathan Grayson robbed me of the opportunity to write about it. So I was excited to demo studio Triband's next game: A racing game where the "car"…

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Kotaku Friday, May 5, 2023 10:20 AM
    

Years after its initial release, you can finally buy Spider-Man Remastered on PS5 all by its lonesome. It's a bit late, but still arrives just in time for anyone who wants to catch up before Spider-Man 2 arrives later this year.

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Kotaku Friday, May 5, 2023 10:00 AM
    

Pokémon Go finds itself in a new controversy, this time over whether or not is revenue is down. Using data from market research tool AppMagic, Mobilegamer.biz reported that Pokémon Go's revenue for the month of April was down to $34.7 million, which would be the game's lowest monthly total since February 2018.…

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 1:32 PM
     Rust's May update sees the survival game go nuclear

The Rust May update takes one of the best survival games on Steam nuclear. The Rust May patch notes are headlined by the addition of an all-new monument, the Nuclear Missile Silo. This new location can be found lurking under a rather unassuming military base, and promises all manner of valuable rewards for players brave enough to explore it.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 12:37 PM
     All Hogwarts Legacy characters

Want to know which Hogwarts Legacy characters will be attending school alongside you, teaching you the ways of the wizarding world, or leading you to trouble in Diagon Alley?

With so many iconic characters from the Harry Potter series to pick from like the Niffler from Fantastic Beasts, to heroes such as Cedric Diggory, and even the villainous Lucius Malfoy - but do any of them appear in the open-world game? Is Harry Potter in Hogwarts Legacy, for example? Or Hagrid? We've compiled a list of every character in Hogwarts Legacy featuring both new and returning characters from the Harry Potter series.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 12:33 PM
     How to skip Hogwarts Legacy cutscenes and dialogue

Want to know how to skip Hogwarts Legacy cutscenes and dialogue? One of our biggest pet peeves in games is when characters take too long to speak. If you play with subtitles on, chances are you can read faster than any NPC can talk. Fortunately, you don't have to waste any time if you want to speed through the story.

It's important to note that there are certain cutscenes that are pre-rendered, meaning you won't be able to skip through any of the dialogue. Instead, you may receive the option to skip entire cutscenes. If you're looking to save some time, don't forget to check out our Hogwarts Legacy Floo Flames locations to instantly fast travel to specific locations. There isn't a way to replay cutscenes in Hogwarts Legacy, so think carefully about what you're willing to skip through.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 12:30 PM
     Best Honkai Star Rail Tingyun build

Searching for the best Honkai Star Rail Tingyun build? There's always a negative connotation attached to gacha games, but occasionally you can find one or two inexpensive characters that have no problem keeping up with the big boys.

Tingyun is one of these special characters, much like Bennett in Genshin Impact, that can justify their spot in the party among the five-star cast of Honkai Star Rail characters. When you see Tingyun in action, it's easy to see why she has earned a top spot on our Honkai Star Rail tier list. Support characters in Honkai Star Rail can help their party members regain energy, health points, and increase their damage temporarily. Here's everything you need to know about creating the best Honkai Star Rail Tingyun build.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 12:30 PM
     How long is Hogwarts Legacy – length and time to beat

How long is Hogwarts Legacy? A large chunk of the wizarding world is open to you once you reach Hogwarts Castle, but how many hours does it take to finish off the school year? If being on time and passing your classes isn't enough, you'll have all manner of fantastic beasts and goblin uprisings to deal with.

It's always tough to pin down just how long it will take someone to beat an open-world game. What does finishing such an open experience look like; is it just completing the main story, or can you only close the Hogwarts Legacy book when you've collected every Demiguise statue, found every landing platform, and bested every Infamous Foe? We've had time to play through the RPG game ourselves to establish how long it should take the average person to finish Hogwarts Legacy.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 12:27 PM
     Best Honkai Star Rail Serval build

Want to know what the best Honkai Star Rail Serval build is? This four-star character is the reward character if you pre-registered the game before release, but if you didn't, you can also win her over by using Warps - Honkai Star Rail's gacha system. Serval is a Lightning/Erudition type who does some shockingly absurd AoE damage, and her damage-over-time skills make her more reliable than others. That said, she struggles when enemy numbers skyrocket or against one particularly adamant opponent.

Your main goal in creating the best Honkai Star Rail Serval build is to make this Honkai Star Rail character a multi-targeting DPS. Even if you're fighting tons of enemies at once in the free PC game, her damage output can whittle them down to more manageable levels, and her shock status ailment will chip away at any foes still lingering around. While she may not be the highest-ranking character on our Honkai Star Rail tier list, there are ways to get around her shortcomings, and this build aims to do just that.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 12:27 PM
     How to open Hogwarts Legacy eyeball chests

Not sure how to open Hogwarts Legacy eyeball chests? There are plenty of objects and items you can't interact with when you first start playing Hogwarts Legacy, but it won't take long before you can start collecting every item you find.

One of the objects you'll certainly run into during your time with the RPG game are eyeball chests, or chests with eyes. Each one of these chests holds 500 Galleons - and is a great way to make money in Hogwarts Legacy - which is enough to buy several Hogwarts Legacy potions, plants and seeds from Dogweed and Deathcap, and much more around Hogsmeade. While it may feel like these chests are always watching you, all you need to do is cast a spell to remain out of sight.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements

PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 12:20 PM
     How to upgrade gear in Hogwarts Legacy

Curious about how to upgrade gear in Hogwarts Legacy? Well, then you're probably feeling the pinch when it comes to your offensive and defensive capabilities. As you continue to explore, you'll need to stand your ground against a variety of enemies, and you can only do that with a good suite of stats and traits to draw upon.

The effectiveness of your most powerful Hogwarts Legacy spells can be bolstered simply by knowing how to upgrade gear in Hogwarts Legacy. Even if you reach the max level cap and select the best Hogwarts Legacy talents in the open-world game, you'll still probably find you're having trouble. So, to avoid a swift end at the teeth and claws of Hogwarts Legacy beasts, here's how to upgrade gear in Hogwarts Legacy.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 12:23 PM
     Hogwarts Legacy troll bogeys and their locations

Are you on the hunt for Hogwarts Legacy troll bogeys? There aren't many enemies as fearsome and dangerous as the troll in Hogwarts Legacy, and for good reason. Not only can trolls deplete your health pool in a single attack, but they're also incredibly sturdy as they have thousands of health points compared to other minions. If you're extremely unlucky, you may have to fight against multiple enemies at once, making troll battles very difficult.

You'll want to avoid encounters with trolls unless you're after precious troll bogeys to brew your own Hogwarts Legacy potions. You may also need to complete Professor Onai's assignment which requires you to collect troll bogeys, forcing you to defeat a troll in the wild. Getting into a fight with a troll in Hogwarts Legacy is a guaranteed way to collect some viscous mucus, so we've highlighted locations in the open-world game where you can find troll bogeys.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 12:17 PM
     The best FPS games on PC 2023

What are the best FPS games on PC? From the classic physics chaos of Half-Life 2 to Halo Infinite's beautifully rendered worlds, these are the finest FPS games. For more than two decades, FPS games have been the driving force of the PC games industry. They've let us travel from the depths of Hell in Doom to the outer reaches of space in Titanfall 2. Others have taken us on a detour through the likes of Half-Life 2's zombie-infested Ravenholm, while some have embraced futuristic cities.

Some of these games are old, others are new, and all are great. Wolfenstein 2's amazing campaign; Rainbow Six Siege's tight tactical multiplayer; Overwatch 2 and its vast array of amazing heroes. No matter what sort of virtual gunplay you're after, the following titles will satisfy your itchy trigger finger. So crack those knuckles, and get ready to make every shot count. These aren't only just the best FPS games, some of these entries are included in our best PC games too.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 1:09 PM
     What is the Destiny 2 Lost Sector today?

Are you looking for Destiny 2 Lost Sector locations for today's daily Legend and Master Lost Sector? Before you can take on Legend Lost Sectors, you need to complete all the normal Lost Sectors first. If you don't, the new Legend Lost Sectors will not appear on the map. Each day, the location, modifiers, and rewards rotate out for something new.

While many Exotics can be bought from Xûr or even in the world loot pool, the Destiny 2 Exotics in these special Lost Sector instances cannot, forcing players to explore these dangerous areas if they want the best equipment available. It's important to remember that exotic drops are not guaranteed after completing these quests, so you may have to run through the same Lost Sector multiple times. You can go through the quests in the free PC game with a fireteam, but your rewards will be reduced to Enhancement Cores only.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 12:04 PM
     Don't grief Asmongold in WoW Classic Hardcore or you'll get banned

Don't grief Asmongold in WoW Classic Hardcore. That appears to be the message from Blizzard as it hands out seemingly permanent bans to griefers - although the warning presumably extends beyond the biggest World of Warcraft streamers. The viral fan-created mode has breathed new life into one of the biggest MMORPGs, but it leaves players, especially those streaming their adventures live, vulnerable to potential troublemakers.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 11:55 AM
     How to get a Hogwarts Legacy large pot

Need to know how to get a Hogwarts Legacy large pot? The large pot and its potting table are essential in the wizarding world game if you want to grow some of the most important plants, or potion ingredients. Some of the most vital plants need a large pot, as you'll need to match the plant size to the pot you grow it in.

You can grow all sorts of plants in the Hogwarts Legacy Room of Requirement, and they will yield some unique and interesting potion ingredients. As usual to you as Hogwarts Legacy spells, your potions can turn you invisible, heal you, reduce spell cooldowns, and other useful traits, so you definitely need to know how to farm the ingredients. While you can buy ready-grown plants from The Magic Neep and Dogweed and Deathcap shops, it's much cheaper and more fruitful to grow them yourself, so here's how to get a potting table with a large pot in Hogwarts Legacy.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 11:54 AM
     Best Honkai Star Rail Welt build

Looking for the best Honkai Star Rail Welt build? Welt might not be the best five-star character, but he's still up there with the S-tier characters, and his debuffing abilities certainly mean you shouldn't be disappointed if you draw the Imaginary-user the gacha game. In fact, kit him out with the best build, considering your enemies' elemental weaknesses, and he can help bring your opponents to their knees.

You will need to redeem your Honkai Star Rail pulls to get Welt if you haven't already. Whether you do or don't already have Welt in your collection, you could still use some Honkai Star Rail codes to get you closer to your next pull. With the Nihilator at your disposal, this best Honkai Star Rail Welt build and team comp will keep you going and keep opponents weakened whoever you pull in the next Honkai Star Rail banner.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 11:50 AM
     How to get a Hogwarts Legacy Mandrake

Need to know how to get a Hogwarts Legacy Mandrake? The crying plant is just as you would expect if you're familiar with the lore of the wizarding world - or the real plant's muggle world properties. An iconic plant baby with an ear-splitting shriek, the Mandrake is needed to complete assignments set by Herbology Professor Garlick, but can also be used in combative defence. But how do you get one, or where do you find a Mandrake?

Much the same as other plants and fruits in Hogwarts Legacy, the Mandrake can be grown in the Room of Requirement, so you can always have one ready when you need them. Unlike other natural resources, though, the Mandrake isn't used in Hogwarts Legacy potions - that would be cruel - and can be equipped to your potion wheel itself and taken into battle, where its mind-blowing scream can be used to disarm opponents in the action-adventure game. If that's a weapon you'd like in your magical arsenal, here's how to get your own Hogwarts Legacy Mandrake.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 11:41 AM
     How to get Hogwarts Legacy Shrivelfig fruit and seeds

Wondering how to get Hogwarts Legacy Shrivelfig fruit? It sounds pretty tasty, but while you can't consume it raw, you do need it to make Thunderbrew potion, which damages opponents with a storm. Ok, maybe we wouldn't want to eat it.

You first come across Shrivelfig fruit during one of Professor Sharp's assignments. The Hogwarts Legacy potions professor will task you with making Thunderbrew, and will reward you with the Diffindo spell, so of course you need to locate the necessary ingredients. As with other plants and fruits in Hogwarts Legacy, there's a specific Hogsmeade shopkeeper who can help you out, or you can grow your own Shrivelfig in the Hogwarts Legacy Room of Requirement. Here's everything you need to know about finding, buying, or growing Hogwarts Legacy Shrivelfig fruit.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 11:43 AM
     Is Hogwarts Legacy multiplayer?

Can you play Hogwarts Legacy multiplayer? The ability to play with friends would give you the chance to team up to cause mischief and take down evil, after all, where would Harry have been without Ron and Hermione? It's little wonder we want the mode in the RPG game then, but does it exist?

Hogwarts is a school, it's where you forge the greatest of friendships, so of course it would be a logical assumption that Hogwarts Legacy multiplayer would be available in the massive open-world game. You could attend classes with friends, no matter which house you belong to and which of the Hogwarts Legacy common rooms you call home, have someone to talk to as you traverse the massive Hogwarts Legacy map, and test out some of the kinder and funnier Hogwarts Legacy spells on each other. Sounds great, right? So, is there a Hogwarts Legacy multiplayer mode?

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 11:38 AM
     How to get Hogwarts Legacy Fluxweed stem

Need to know how to obtain and grow a Hogwarts Legacy Fluxweed stem? It's not only an essential part of one of your early quests in the wizard game, but can also be used over and over again to make carious potions. To do so, you need to know where to get its seed, though, so you don't spend excessive galleons buying the plant every time you need it.

There are, of course, masses of intriguing magical potions at your disposal in Hogwarts Legacy, but you need the ingredients and the recipe in order to make them first. The Hogwarts Legacy Fluxweed stem is an essential ingredient in several potion recipes, such as Focus and Felix Felicis, and is required for completing assignments to unlock some Hogwarts Legacy spells. Here's where to get Hogwarts Legacy Fluxweed, its seeds, and how to grow and use it.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 11:34 AM
     Is Hagrid in Hogwarts Legacy?

Want to know if you'll run into Hagrid in Hogwarts Legacy? One of the best characters of the franchise - and an ever recurring meme from the PS1 days - it's a question many fans are asking. Since being convicted of a crime he didn't commit, the groundskeeper spent his time tending the grounds of Hogwarts and caring for any of the fantastic beasts contained within, so could he appear in the game based in the famous schools' grounds?

We already know that Harry Potter and his group of famous friends aren't in Hogwarts Legacy, but what about Hagrid? Before he rescued Harry from the Dursleys' clutches, Hagrid had an extensive career at Hogwarts. Can you expect to see the renowned groundskeeper as you wander Hogwarts, or is the action RPG game set way before his time?

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 11:23 AM
     Apex Legends season 17 release date, season 16 end date, new character

Looking for the Apex Legends season 17 release date? If you've mined everything that season 16 has to offer, collected all there is to collect, and ranked up countless wins, it might be time to look forward to what's next. While there's still a little bit of time to go before the next season, there are plenty of new inclusions to get excited about.

While season 16 of the free PC game revamped the way each Legend is categorised with the improved class system, it didn't introduce a new character. Well, our prayers have been answered and the next Apex Legends season will give us someone new to play with, and some exciting limited-time modes to take our minds off the ranked battle royale grind.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends season 17 release date

PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 11:00 AM
     Best Warzone 2 shotgun

Looking for the best Warzone 2 shotgun? The short-range weapons might not immediately spring to mind when you think about the sprawling Al Mazrah and its high, long-distance vantage points. Still, you may be surprised about just how well it might serve you. After all, the map is dense with buildings, and you're likely to run into an opponent tucked into the corner of a room eventually. You will also certainly get more up close and personal once the storm circles close in.

The best shotgun in Warzone 2 is the KV Broadside. With an exceptional rate of fire, this shotgun can decimate foes at close range in the battle royale game. However, we'd certainly recommend running Overkill so you can accompany your shotgun with one of the best Warzone 2 guns - ideally one with a bit more range.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 10:49 AM
     Best Honkai Star Rail Herta build

Eager to dish out some ice damage with our best Honkai star Rail Herta build? Herta's equally cute, deadly, and uncaring nature is not too dissimilar from a neighbourhood cat that refuses to let you get close enough to pet them. That, coupled with her status as leader of the self-named Herta Space Station and your ticket into the roguelike Simulated Universe mode make Herta herself one of the more peculiar free characters. Even so, adding Herta to your team will see this Path of Erudition walker carry out some serious AoE ice damage should you take the time to build her well.

You should never say no to a freebie, and the early four-star Herta is certainly no different, standing as a perfect multi-target DPS option in the list of currently available Honkai Star Rail characters, and placing respectably on our Honkai Star Rail definitive tier list.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 10:50 AM
     Shinobi Life 2 codes May 2023

May 5, 2023: We added two new Shinobi Life 2 codes ahead of the weekend.

What are the new Shinobi Life 2 codes? Shinobi Life 2, which was formerly known as Shindo Life, is among the most popular gacha games on the Roblox platform thanks to its lightning-fast action, wealth of unlockables, and Naruto-like vibes. Developer RellGames is also an extremely active creator, delivering a tight weekly update schedule and serving up regular codes for rellcoins, spins, double XP, and more.

If you want to stay ahead of the competition, you'd be wise to make use of our codes list down below, which we update on a regular basis to bring you the latest rewards before they're gone for good. We'll also explain how to redeem Shinobi Life 2 codes (spoiler: it's a whole lot like redeeming Shindo Life codes), when you can expect new codes to arrive, and the platforms where they're most likely to drop. If you're in the market for further Roblox freebies, we also keep a regularly updated list of Roblox promo codes for some of the best Roblox games in 2023.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 10:36 AM
     Is Harry Potter in Hogwarts Legacy?

Is Harry Potter in Hogwarts Legacy? That's a perfectly valid question. After all, 'The Boy Who Lived' is why we Muggles even know about the magical School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, as Hogwarts itself was introduced to us through his own eyes all the way back in 1997 (do you feel old, yet?). And let's not forget the incredible Harry Potter games  from the early noughties and their hilarious, clunky graphics, which will never be forgotten. All of this, of course, leads us to wonder whether our favourite bespectacled wizard will join us at Hogwarts this time.

And it's not just Harry Potter. Will his now-famous friends, Ron and Hermione, appear in Hogwarts Legacy? Perhaps even Hagrid? Will they appear as playable Hogwarts Legacy characters or NPCs in the open-world game? Can we expect to meet an entirely new ensemble of wand-wielding witches and wizards in the Hogwarts Legacy common rooms, classrooms and halls?

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 10:54 AM
     All Blue Protocol classes explained

Want to know about the Blue Protocol classes? We know there will be five to choose from on the game's release date, and in a useful twist from many existing MMOs, you will be able to change class at any time. So technically, it really doesn't matter which you choose, and you'll get the chance to try them all out, but it's still worth getting to know what's what before you set foot in Regnas.

Revealed during The Game Awards, Blue Protocol is looking to make its mark as one of the best MMORPG games this year, bringing a JRPG twist to the genre at a time when the likes of Genshin Impact and Tower of Fantasy continue to rise in popularity. Making a refreshing change from the likes of WoW and other new MMOs, Blue Protocol brings aspects from the best anime games to the popular multiplayer genre. We know that one of the most important aspects of your MMORPG character is your class, so here's everything you need to know about the five starting Blue Protocol classes.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 5, 2023 1:15 PM
    

Welcome back to another RPS Time Capsule. I will age a thousand years by writing this next sentence, but today we're casting our minds back to twenty years ago, excavating our personal favourite games from the actually quite good year of 2003. Yep, instant wrinkles like I've just been caught in a Death Stranding rain shower. I better finish this introduction quickly before I disintegrate to a pile of dust - much like all the other games from this year that didn't make it into this year's Time Capsule. Come and find out which ones we've decided to save below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 5, 2023 12:45 PM
    

Over the last week and a bit, we've been steadily releasing a bunch of stories from our big, hour-long chat with XCOM and Marvel's Midnight Suns director Jake Solomon that took place at this year's GDC. It was a wide-ranging interview, looking at what Solomon plans to do next now that he's left Firaxis, and how he feels about his 20+ year career there. You can read the condensed version of that interview here, but as a treat for RPS supporters, I thought you might like to read our chat in full. There's still a lot I couldn't quite squeeze into separate news stories here, and I think (and hope) you'll find it interesting to read as a whole. So here it is. All 8760-odd words of it. Enjoy.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 5, 2023 12:00 PM
    

Aeons ago, I wrote about the Leftfield collection that was supposed to happen at Rezzed 2020. Ploughing through several emotions without comment, in amongst the games that we never got to see as a result of Things Happening was an earlier version of Lunark, a clearly Flashback-influenced action puzzle platformer.

I've kind of worried about it ever since, so I was glad to see it released recently, and gladder still that it's a lot of fun.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 5, 2023 11:18 AM
    

Fortniters everywhere, rejoice! Playing Fortnite can now put you on the road to the Olympics, so teachers can no longer scold kids for sneaking in a game during class - that's how you win gold medals now, goddammit. The Olympics have today announced that the money-printing battle royale has joined the line-up for the Olympic Esport Series 2023, taking place in Singapore next month.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 5, 2023 10:58 AM
    

Arcadey ice hockey action slams into roguelikelike runs with Tape To Tape, out now in early access. Imagine 'NHL 94 meets Hades' and you have a vague sense. Across a run, you travel a strange land playing hockey matches and earning upgrades to boost your team with better stats and whole new abilities. It's an interesting idea and quite a silly game, with a daft tone and some cheery ultraviolence.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 5, 2023 10:39 AM
    

Developers Torpor Games have been teasing something mysterious over the last few months and they've finally shed light on their future plans. The acclaimed political RPG Suzerain is getting even deeper thanks to an upcoming paid expansion called Kingdom Of Rizia and a free 2.0 update called Amendment, the developers announced during this week's LudoNarraCon digital fest.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 5, 2023 10:00 AM
    

After being invaded by Thargoids at the end of last year, Elite Dangerous is now letting its players fight back in its next update. Update 15 introduces a new tool to help players finally get inside the mysterious Thargoid Maelstrom clouds that have been cropping up across the galaxy ever since the invasion began last November. However, there are also new enemy classes and Thargoid vessels to encounter, and one in particular - the Hunter-class Glaive - looks very nasty indeed.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 5, 2023 9:15 AM
    

Earlier this week I announced that RPS Yearly Premium Supporters can claim a game key for the Park Beyond closed beta, running until Friday May 19th. This is your reminder that you can claim them today, from 3pm BST/7am PT - that's in less than an hour's time!

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 5, 2023 8:51 AM
    

Beleaguered vampire huntin' FPS Redfall has at least one seal of approval, even if our reviewer Ed was left cold. Shortly before release, Valve bestowed it with Verified status for the Steam Deck, a coveted green tick that represents more or less complete compatibility and suitability for the portable PC.

I wouldn't normally curl an eyebrow at this sort of thing – having more great Steam Deck games is good for PC gaming – but given how all-over-the-shop Redfall's performance is on desktop PCs, could it really settle in on the less powerful Deck? A few ambulatory vamp slaying jaunts later, I can conclude that it... maaaaaybe can. Sort of.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 5, 2023 7:44 AM
    

Developers Don't Nod are carrying over their signature melodramatic decisions and super-powered characters with their next game: Harmony: The Fall Of Reverie. The studio behind Life Is Strange and Tell Me Why announced their visual novel earlier this year, but we now have a solid June 8th release date. A playable demo is also available as part of the LudoNarraCon festival on Steam.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 5, 2023 6:51 AM
    

Redfall, an open world FPS by the folks over at Arkane, plays like a game that was pulled in so many directions over its development that it exploded into various bits, which were then patchworked together into a live service game that already feels like it's been abandoned. Flashes of Arkane's brilliance make an appearance, but they are a rare find amidst a bland, incoherent world that clearly points to deeper issues in a game that's been drained of its magic.

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Twinfinite Friday, May 5, 2023 1:11 PM
     Meet the star-studded lineup of the PL TOTS.

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     Cooking recipes make their way to Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

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     I have a good feeling about these.

Twinfinite Friday, May 5, 2023 10:00 AM
     Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is not always the easiest show to under-'stand'.

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     A plethora of animated splendor.

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     Gulping Gargoyles!

Siliconera Friday, May 5, 2023 2:00 PM
    

New Official Genshin Wallpapers Feature Alhaitham, Baizhu, and Kaveh

To go along with the new A Parade of Prominence and the launch of Baizhu and Kaveh, HoYoVerse released new official Genshin Impact wallpapers and emojis of various characters. The focus this time is not only on the two newcomers, but also existing Sumeru characters. All of them feature prominently in the event.

First, here are the two Genshin Impact wallpaper options featuring Sumeru characters like Alhaitham, Cyno, Kaveh, and Tighnari and Baizhu. The official download offers both designs in a variety of sizes for PCs and mobile devices.

As for the Genshin Impact emojis, they are all ones you can see in-game and focus on folks from Sumeru. The first four are all of Baizhu. Some of these mention phrases like, "Are you unwell" and "medicine time." Kaveh also features in five of the new stickers, with some saying "help," "ready to work," and "accepting commissions." Other characters represented include Nahida, Tighnari, Layla, Hat Guy, Faruzan, and Cyno.
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Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the Baizhu banner is live now.

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Siliconera Friday, May 5, 2023 1:30 PM
    

Netflix One Piece Promo Explains How to Pronounce Luffy's Name

Monkey D. Luffy's birthday is May 5th, so Netflix decided to commemorate the day with the One Piece live-action actors explaining how to pronounce the character's name. It begins with Inaki Godoy, who will play the character in the adaptation, explaining things. Then, other members of the cast all chime in to provide examples.

Here's the full video showing how to pronounce Luffy's name in One Piece. It begins with Godoy. Then, Emily Rudd, who plays Nami, appears. After that, Zoro actor Mackenyu showed up. Jacob Gibson, who will portray Usopp, showed up after that. Taz Skyler, Sanji's actor, wraps it up.

Most recently, series creator Eiichiro Oda commented on the state of the show. He noted, "[Netflix] promised that we won't launch it until I'm satisfied." This could mean it might not launch when expected.

The One Piece live-action show is expected to appear on Netflix in 2023. The anime is streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix, and Viz Media handles the manga.

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Siliconera Friday, May 5, 2023 1:00 PM
    

Genshin Impact A Parade of Providence is a Kaveh Showcase

When we've seen Kaveh ahead of his playable debut in Genshin Impact, he hasn't always been shown in the best light. Yes, we know he's a talented architect and Akademiya scholar. But whenever we've seen him or heard him referenced, HoYoVerse tended to focus on his faults or more annoying qualities for the sake of humor. He let Dori take advantage of him while building The Palace of Alcazarzaray, leaving him bankrupt. He's constantly quibbling with Alhaitham and getting worked up over things. However, while A Parade of Providence is a showcase giving many Sumeru characters their moment, this Genshin Impact especially is something of a Kaveh redemption piece.

Editor's Note: There will be spoilers for the Genshin Impact A Parade of Providence event in the article below.

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So yes, there is still some of the Kaveh and Alhaitham quibbling that we've come to expect from their relationship in this Genshin Impact event. However, due to its execution, I'd say there's a bit more nuance to it. After seeing the comments juxtaposed with Kaveh's actions, his reports about what Alhaitham said to him hits differently. By the point Kaveh's saying how his roommate chastised him for not thinking about why he "ended up relying on luck every round" of the tournament, we already saw exactly why Alhaitham said it. Knowing both, we know Alhaitham probably said it in a brusque manner, which Kaveh took badly. Also, we can absolutely tell Kaveh is the sort of person who would have brought up to Alhaitham than he is his upperclassman.

Yet there are also moments when we see there is a genuine friendship and admiration there. Kaveh mentions the two worked together on a project while they were students. When he's sharing details about Sachin with the Traveler, he mentions Alhaitham apparently respected him enough to consult him about notes. He also offers the notes to the Traveler, knowing Alhaitham well enough to know it is okay. Not to mention at the end of the questline, the Traveler runs into Alhaitham in Aaru Village. When they explain Kaveh bought everyone a fancy meal and he missed it, he's not put off. His response is that since Kaveh was there and involved, it will mean he'll bring leftovers home for him.

[caption id="attachment_961940" align="alignnone" width="1200"]Genshin Impact A Parade of Providence is a Kaveh Showcase Screenshot via Siliconera[/caption]

The event also acts as an unintentional showcase of Kaveh's consideration, generosity, and integrity. For example, for the first Interdarshan Championship, he agrees to work with Faruzan to combine their talents to try and find the Swiftfly. He then refuses to take the points when offered, instead drawing lots. When this opportunity comes up in the second round, he behaves the same way. When he runs into an uncertain and anxious Layla, he reassures her. After winning the competition, he offers Cyno the rare Genius Invokation TCG. Initially, he even refuses to accept money for it. Though even when he is paid for the card, he uses part of that money that doesn't go toward his debts to buy dinner for everyone.

It even shows his kindness towards those you wouldn't expect would get it. During the second Interdarshan Championship challenge, he basically doesn't end up beating Faruzan to one of the leyline disruptors because of desert foxes. A group got discombobulated by the event. He sacrificed the food he was given during the task to feed them, and then even took a pause from competing so he could lead the trio to safety. Because, as he said, "It's not like any of you asked to be trapped in a Ley Line disruption."

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But the best example of who Kaveh is as a person comes when he manages to win the Interdarshan Championship. He has the Diadem of Knowledge. We heard him rant about living with Alhaitham earlier and explaining how he wanted to move out immediately. The event established how his father didn't win this championship, and he wanted to essentially accomplish this for him too. He has the opportunity to get the money needed to do all he wants, and perhaps even some knowledge as well. But he refuses it. He denies the mindset of Sachin, and instead chooses to donate everything he's won as Sachin's successor to make Sumeru a better place. There's no regret about it. Even when having dinner with Cyno, Collei, Tighnari, and the Traveler later, and here how he could have accepted, then destroyed the research and kept the money, he brings up how dishonest it would have been and is adamant he made the right decision.

The Genshin Impact A Parade of Providence event is full of defining moments for Kaveh. It's wonderful to see him fleshed out in such a way. Instead of being some comic relief character, it highlights all elements of his personality and shows how they positively and negatively affect his life.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the A Parade of Providence event runs until May 15, 2023.

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Siliconera Friday, May 5, 2023 12:30 PM
    

Alternate Universe Playbook

A new indie title allows players to make visual novels using characters from other popular indie games. Alternate Universe Playbook features characters from Celeste and CrossCode, among others. Developed by Freebird Games, Alternate Universe Playbook allows players to make their own visual novels using a series of simple tools. The game comes loaded with a bunch of characters from indie games in a range of poses and expressions.

Many of the characters come from other titles developed by Freebird Games, such as Finding Paradise, Impostor Factory and To the Moon. Other indie developers also lent their characters, as the casts of Celeste, CrossCode, A Space for the Unbound and OneShot are also available. In other words, if you've ever wanted to see Madeline from Celeste chatting to Niko from OneShot in an active volcano, this game lets you make that happen.

The game's Steam page promises that more characters from other games will be added with time. They also promise custom tools to add your own assets. Alternate Universe Playbook has been released for free, as Freebird Games hope to build up a creative community. The team is also taking suggestions and feedback via the Steam forums or their Discord.

Alternate Universe Playbook is available now for Steam.

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Siliconera Friday, May 5, 2023 12:00 PM
    

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404 Game Re:Set ran into a real-life 404 error, as Sega announced it is under maintenance to fix a major bug. Producer Gosuke Nakamura apologized for the inconvenience on the official website for the game. The maintenance should last until 5am JST of May 6, 2023. That would be 1pm PT/4pm ET on May 5, 2023.

The bug is affecting the Technical Department Dungeon Drop-up Campaign. Players are receiving an unexpected amount of Segacreds and materials, so Sega shut down the game to undergo emergency maintenance. Though the team has already discovered the root of the bug and fixed it, players have used the surge of Segacreds and materials to enhance their accessories. As a result, it has disrupted the balance and fairness of the game.

In order to fix the issue of game balance, Sega decided that it will roll back the game's data, using a back-up from 2am JST of May 5, 2023. This means that we will lose any of the progress they made after that date. Sega states that this is to return the game to a state where everyone can enjoy it. It will issue reimbursements for affected players at a later date.

404 Game Re:Set is a mobile game takes place in a dystopian future where Sega rules the world with an iron fist. Yoko Taro of NieR and Drakengard fame is the creative director for the story. It features retro games like Pong and Virtua Fighter as playable characters, with Virtua Fighter being the focus of the game's first story event.

404 Game Re:Set is available in Japan on mobile devices.

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Siliconera Friday, May 5, 2023 11:30 AM
    

Monster Hunter Rise Canyne Designs

Capcom revealed some behind the scenes details about the Canynes, also known as Palamutes, in Monster Hunter Rise. Designer Moeri Abe was interviewed as part of the company's ongoing Monster Hunter interview series.

In the interview, Abe talked about the initial discussions of designing the Canynes for Monster Hunter Rise. The initial concepts were inspired by falconers and their raptors, with the designs gradually softened to make them more friendly-looking. He also talks about how the ninja concepts of Monster Hunter Rise were incorporated into their designs over time.

There's also a lot of discussion about how the whole Monster Hunter Rise team got involved in aspects of the Canyne and Palamute design. The team were often contributing to discussions around movement, particularly how their tails and ears wiggled. Many team members were eager to rub the Canynes' bellies too, which got incorporated into the final game.

In addition to the Canynes themselves, Abe also designed the Palamute armor and supervised the modelling of them. His personal favorites include the Barioth X Set, Almudron X Set and Ludroth X Set.

Abe didn't just work on the Canynes for Monster Hunter Rise. He also designed the Wirebugs and made concepts for Bishanten, Rakna-Kadaki and Crimson Glow Valstrax.

Monster Hunter Rise is available now for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. The latest expansion, Sunbreak, is now available for all platforms too.

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Siliconera Friday, May 5, 2023 11:00 AM
    

Yu Nagaba Pokemon TCG header

From May 20, 2023, Beams will release merchandise of the Pokemon TCG and Yu Nagaba collaboration in Japan. Prices will start from 500 JPY (which is around $3.75). As an apparel store, Beams will mostly sell items like T-shirts from the collaboration, though there is also the chance to get a random promotion card with art from Yu Nagaba on it. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

All of the shirts will contain references to the TCG beyond the Eevees that Yu Nagaba drew for this collaboration. For example, the back of one T-shirt contains the back design of a Pokemon TCG card, and the front of it has the Energy card symbols.

Here is a list of the items that'll be available, along with their prices:

  • Osuwari Design T-shirt: 8250 JPY (Adults), 5280 JPY (Kids)
  • Osuwari Design Eevee T-shirt: 6380 JPY (Adults), 4180 JPY (Kids)
  • Battle Design T-shirt: 8250 JPY (Adults), 5280 JPY (Kids)
  • Card Design T-shirt: 6380 JPY
  • Bandana: 2200 JPY
  • Cap: 5280 JPY
  • Socks: 1980 JPY
  • Pin: 500 JPY each
  • Day Pack: 29,700 JPY
  • Sunny Day Bag: 17600 JPY
  • Tailmate Bag: 15400 JPY

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For the bags and T-shirts, we can customize them with cloth badges. As mentioned earlier, purchasing one of these items will allow you to get a random Pokemon TCG card. In total, there are nine options. They are all Eeveeolutions with that feature Yu Nagaba's art.

This is not the first time that Yu Nagaba has collaborated with The Pokemon Company. In 2022, he designed Pikachu patterns for Pokemon Shirts. He also drew the Pokemon that appeared in the Ed Sheeran "Celestial" music video, which came out for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

We will see the Pokemon TCG and Yu Nagaba collection appear in Beams stores in Japan from May 20, 2023.

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Siliconera Friday, May 5, 2023 10:30 AM
    

Here's a Peek at The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Recipes

In both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, we can have Link cook recipes to make food to heal himself. To help get an idea of what to expect, Nintendo Europe's Twitter account shared a peek at the Recipe Book present in the game. It offered a clear look at three of the recipes Link can cook and the food he can make from them.

Here's the official tweet. The three The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom recipes shown all a rather substantial amount of hearts for Link. The Steamed Mushrooms is the most "healthy," as it restores seven hearts if he cooks two apples, two greens, and a mushroom. Also beneficial is the Meat and Seafood Fry, which will refill six hearts if you cook two fish and a piece of meat, then eat it. Finally, there's a Pepper Steak that restores five hearts. It appears to need meat, a spicy pepper, an onion, and an acorn. All three recipes also appeared in Breath of the Wild.

It will also be easier to cook these items in the game. In addition to set pots around the world, Nintendo announced a portable pot. This is a single-use item that lets us cook once anywhere.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will come to the Nintendo Switch on May 12, 2023.

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Siliconera Friday, May 5, 2023 10:00 AM
    

Young Tifa FFVII Remake

May 5, 2023 is Children's Day in Japan, and so Square Enix shared some details on the character design for young Tifa in Final Fantasy VII Remake (FFVII Remake) with us. We can see the concept art and in-game renders of her when she was eight and thirteen years old. At both ages, she wore feminine dresses as opposed to the more sporty wardrobe she has as an adult.

When she was eight years old, Tifa wore a white dress. The dress has pockets, which is designed to make it very convenient for her. She also shows off her fashion sense in wearing socks with her lace-up sandals. At thirteen, she graduated to wearing no socks with her sandals, which now have a higher heel. She also foregoes pockets, though she doesn't have a bag with her to carry any items. Tifa consistently wore her hair loose when she was young. Since the low ponytail she has as an adult keeps her hair out of her way when fighting, the hairstyle might be due to practical rather than fashion reasons.

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In Japan, Children's Day is the final day in Golden Week. Originally, it was only a day for boys but the country has since expanded the definition to include girls as well. On Children's Day, families fly koinobori (carp-shaped windsocks), display miniature Japanese armor and dolls, and eat kawshiwamochi and chimaki.

Final Fantasy VII Remake is available on the PS4, PS5, and Windows PC. FFVII Rebirth will come out on the PS5 in Winter 2023. Though it shows Tifa as an adult, Square Enix released a FFVII Remake calendar of her for April 2023 that people can crop and save. Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is also expected to release on mobile devices and retell this entry's stor again in 2023.

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Siliconera Friday, May 5, 2023 9:30 AM
    

To remind people that the Splatoon 3 The Legend of Zelda Splatfest is this weekend, Nintendo released themed Deep Cut character art.

Ahead of ever Splatfest in Splatoon 3, Nintendo tends to release special art inspired by the event, and The Legend of Zelda one is no exception. The official Twitter account shared art of the three members of Deep Cut fighting it out. As is usual, each one is supporting a side in this Triforce-themed crossover. It serves as both a celebration of the event and a reminder that it is taking place May 5-7, 2023.

As we might expect, this is due to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launching on the Nintendo Switch in May 2023. Shiver is tied to Team Power, aka Ganondorf. Supporting Frye means you back Team Wisdom and Zelda. Finally, Big Man is the representative for Team Courage and Link.

To go along with this event, Nintendo is also selling merchandise. We can buy the shirts our Inklings and Octolings will be wearing during the Splatfest directly from the company.

Splatoon 3 is available for the Nintendo Switch, and The Legend of Zelda Splatfest is available May 5-7, 2023.

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Siliconera Friday, May 5, 2023 9:00 AM
    

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HoYoVerse uploaded a video detailing how real-life astronomy plays into the worldbuilding of Honkai: Star Rail. Didier Queloz, who is a Swiss astronomer and physics professor at Cambridge, is the guest. He also won a Nobel Prize of Physics in 2019 when he, along with Michel Mayor, discovered the first extrasolar planet 51 Pegasi b.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-x7vGOdm9M

Queloz stated that he hopes that media can sneak in actual knowledge. This could not only educate its players, but also increase interest in science. In the past, for example, Jurassic Park inspired a paleontology renaissance. Due to the vast number of star systems, he suggests that there is the possibility that planets like the ones in Honkai: Star Rail (and by extension, any piece of sci-fi media) exist in reality.

An example of this lies in the icy Jarilo-VI. This is the first planet that we encounter in Honkai: Star Rail. In Earth's own history, there was a time when snow and ice covered the entire planet. Such a planet is completely plausible. Temperature, the atmosphere, distance to the star, and the presence of water would all contribute to the planet's conditions. One could explain Jarilo-VI's icy environment as the result of a dramatic change in the atmosphere.

The second half of the video mostly focuses on the possibilities of extraterrestrial life, intergalactic travel, and the various conditions that affect a planet's state or appearance. Intergalactic travel is not possible for us now, but it could be some day in the future. Queloz concluded that as a species, we must cherish the planet now and survive as a whole if we ever wish to travel to the stars in the future.

Honkai: Star Rail is readily available on mobile devices and Windows PCs. PS4 and PS5 versions will come out in the near future.

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Siliconera Friday, May 5, 2023 8:30 AM
    

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Hololive VTuber Laplus (La+) Darkness came down with COVID-19. As a result, she will take a break from streaming in order to recover. There is no news as to when to expect her return.

Aside from the official Hololive Twitter account posting the news, La+ herself made a statement. Via Twitter, she apologized for causing her fans a lot of worry, and said that this is her first time contracting COVID-19. She stated that it is very painful. However, she promised that she will see everyone again and asked her fans to wait until her recovery.

La+ is not the only VTuber on a break. Fulgur Ovid of Nijisanji EN is also on a hiatus for health reasons. However, neither Nijisanji nor Fulgur himself confirmed the reason.

Laplus Darkness, stylized as La+ Darkness, is part of the sixth generation of hololive VTubers. She debuted as part of Secret Society holoX alongside members like Sakamata Chloe and Hakui Koyori. That was in November 2021. She has both a YouTube and Twitch account and, as of the time of writing, she has over 951,000 subscribers on YouTube.

Laplus (La+) Darkness will go on hiatus in order to recover from COVID-19. More information on her return will appear on hololive and La+'s social media.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, May 5, 2023 1:39 PM
     Al Sa'id Shopping Centre In Warzone 2 DmzAre you wondering how to get the Al Sa'id Shopping Center key in DMZ to obtain valuable loot or complete the Mall Rat mission? There are a lot of new keys for you to find that will unlock new areas, but it may be hard to know where to find these keys and the locations of the buildings they unlock. However, once unlocked, these new areas provide a fun challenge and reward you with powerful loot. One example of a new key is the Al Sa'id Shopping Center key in Warzone 2 DMZ, which unlocks valuable loot. How to get the Al Sa'id Shopping Center key in DMZ You can find the Al Sa'id Shopping Center key in Warzone DMZ using these three methods: Enemy AI Drops: AI enemies have a chance to drop keys, so find yourself a location where you can farm them by having them call for backup. HVT Contracts: Eliminating high-valued targets using HVT contracts is an easy way to obtain keys as they are guaranteed to provide them when looted. Looting Containers:...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, May 5, 2023 1:37 PM
     Honkai Star Rail Ever Changing Wen Mingde And XenohydroThe adventure missions in Honkai: Star Rail introduce some neat elements you might not otherwise see. They add personality to various locations and characters. They also offer rewards you won't want to miss. Here is our guide on how to complete the Ever-Changing mission in Honkai: Star Rail. Note: We'll have a Honkai: Star Rail guides and features hub soon, so stay tuned. How to complete Ever-Changing mission in Honkai Star Rail As you make periodic visits to the Herta Space Station, you will come to know various members of the crew. One such member is Wen Mingde. You interact with him extensively in the Ever-Changing adventure mission. If you haven't already met him, an introduction will occur when you find him at his desk. Then the mission proceeds. To complete the Ever-Changing mission, you have to help Wen Mingde locate Abraham. The man is a member of Wen Mingde's team who has gone missing. The timing of his disappearance isn't grea...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, May 5, 2023 1:13 PM
     Loamm In Wow DragonflightAre you wondering how to get Barter Bricks in WoW: Dragonflight? Barter Bricks is a new in-game currency used when bartering for items. For example, barter Bricks can be exchanged for goods from Niffen in Zaralck Cavern or sold for ten gold. This makes them extremely valuable, so we have found the best locations to farm Barter Bricks, so you have all you need fast. How to get barter bricks in WoW Dragonflight Image: Blizzard First, you must complete the Get Rich Quick quest from Ponzo, found at coordinates 58.06, 53.80. You will be rewarded with a single Barter Brick for your trouble, and then you can start to farm them. The quest aim of the Get Rich Quick quest is: Get the citizens of Loamm to order some Ponzo's Cream and Glimmerogg Timeshare Vouchers. You must sell them three Glimmerogg Timeshare Vouchers and three Ponzo's Cream. After accepting the quest, you must walk around Loamm and talk to Loamm Citizens. You will be given ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, May 5, 2023 12:23 PM
     Pink Screen Bug In Honkai Star RailAre you wondering how to fix the pink screen bug when playing Honkai: Star Rail? Rest assured that a solution exists to address it, but first, you must understand why it is happening. The pink screen bug is caused by missing textures in your game. When this happens, you will notice a pink screen on the Character screen copy when battling specific enemies or using the sprint button. How to fix the purple pixel bug in Honkai: Star Rail Let's tackle the pink screen glitch issue troubling you while playing Honkai: Star Rail. With our combined efforts, we'll find a solution quickly! The first step is choosing a fix based on the type of device you are playing on, which changes the steps required to fix the purple pixel bug in Honkai: Star Rail. How to fix the pink screen bug on mobile devices If you play Honkai: Star Rail on mobile devices, you can follow the below steps: Start Honkai: Star Rail Click the Phone icon Navigate to the Options gear icon Select t...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, May 5, 2023 11:48 AM
     Honkai Star Rail Simulated Universe World 4 Near EntranceHerta's Simulated Universe is a neat challenge that runs parallel to the main quest in Honkai: Star Rail. You dive into a simulation and face challenges you likely recognize from that main adventure. It's a terrific training ground that can offer powerful rewards in the form of currency you spend on rare Light Cores. Here is our guide on how to complete Simulated Universe World 4 in Honkai: Star Rail. Note: We'll have a Honkai: Star Rail guides and features hub soon, so stay tuned. How to complete Simulated Universe World 4 in Honkai Star Rail By the time you access World 4, you should be familiar with how Herta's Simulated Universe functions. Your strategy this time shouldn't differ much compared to the one you mastered when learning how to clear Simulated Universe World 3. Really, there are just more powerful enemies and a more challenging boss fight at the end. The game's recommendation is that you have your characters at level...

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, May 5, 2023 1:24 PM
     Ok, so, apparently, the pollen decided that my hubris about "feeling better" was too much and did me in the past couple days. But come hell or high water, I'm going to enjoy this weekend. It's Cinco De Mayo and I'm going to gorge myself on tacos and nothing can stop me. But, before I …

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, May 5, 2023 1:30 PM
    

The video showcases several gameplay elements

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, May 5, 2023 12:32 PM
    

Avalanche recently released a patch for the game that also added an Arachnophobia mode

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, May 5, 2023 12:14 PM
    

The DLCs will feature new missions, foes, weapons, and more

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, May 5, 2023 11:38 AM
    

Will add several new features like an Emote Wheel, as well as combat changes

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