Kotaku Tuesday, May 16, 2023 10:20 PM  Lucy Mutimer is a 2D artist from Melbourne who has worked on games like Lumi's Kinder World and MMORPG Tycoon 2. |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9:55 PM  The Five Nights at Freddy's series of horror games may be coming up on its tenth birthday, but for a huge market—mostly kids, even if they were never the original, intended audience—it's still a huge deal. Which, alongside nostalgia for older players, might explain why only now is FNaF getting a movie. |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9:15 PM  The ability to try before you buy has been a thorn in gaming retail's side for generations. From the demo discs of old to the subscription models of today, publishers and shopfronts have had to wrestle with the idea that a lot of people only want to spend money on games they'll enjoy. |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 16, 2023 8:26 PM  Over the past few years EA's FIFA series has been the target of multiple investigations and government hearings across Europe, with some countries concerned that the game's flagship Ultimate Team mode is basically gambling, and others convinced that it is and taking action. |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 16, 2023 6:40 PM  Players are more nervous than ever these days about games launching in poor states. And with a not-so-great history of busted Diablo launches, Blizzard knows a lot of people are worried that its upcoming, always-online action RPG Diablo IV might be the next AAA game to crash and burn on release day. But Blizzard—bless… |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 16, 2023 5:29 PM  The shift to $70 games for the "next-gen" consoles has been slow but steady, and another major publisher could soon be making the jump. Sega said in its latest earnings report that it's currently reviewing its games to see where price increases make sense, moving in the direction of 2K Games, Square Enix, and other… |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 16, 2023 4:30 PM  The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a big game, and it can be easy to miss some of its best quests if you don't know where to look. In the same breath (of the wild), it's also easy to get really overwhelmed trying to cut through the noise to find the good shit. That's what we're here to talk about today. To… |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 16, 2023 4:09 PM  Illumination's animated adaptation of Nintendo's long-running Super Mario franchise has racked up an impressive box office high score of $1+ billion worldwide. And now, while it continues to squeeze all the money it can out of moviegoers at the multiplex, it's time for Mario and Luigi to come home. Well, to your home. … |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 16, 2023 5:35 PM  Steam's latest genre-specific sale is entirely about sports games. From yesterday - this post was postponed due to frozen pitch, sorry - until May 22nd, you can find discounts on everything from skateboarding to golf, wrestling to fishing, and of course lots of fitba. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 16, 2023 5:13 PM  It's long been possible to download demos of some games on Steam, particularly during periodic Steam Next Fests. It's also technically possible to buy a game, play it for under two hours, then refund it if it's not for you. As of yesterday, you can experience a marriage of both these ideas on Steam via a time-limited 90 minute trial for EA's Dead Space remake. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 16, 2023 4:47 PM  Humanity has been released. Not from our inevitable march towards eternal slumber, but the puzzle game wahey. It's being published by Tetsuya Mizuguchi's Enhance and it seems shot through with the same mixture of the silly and the sublime as that designer's Rez and Tetris Effect, as you play a Shiba Inu who commands crowds of humans around large abstract architecture. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, May 16, 2023 10:00 PM Thanks Blizzard, son's crying. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9:03 PM Friendship with Wave ended, now Kitty Pryde is my new best friend. |
Siliconera Tuesday, May 16, 2023 11:00 PM
Nijisanji Vtuber Hyakumantenbara Salome is going to inspire a new line of commemorative merchandise, celebrate her past record-breaking 1 million subscriber count on YouTube two weeks after her debut on May 2022. The lineup of goods includes a choker, diary and pen, voiced keychain, and black tea produced by Hyakumantenbara Salome herself. The new line of merchandise is now available for pre-order from the Nijisanji official store until June 17, 2023. The Hyakumantenbara Salome purple choker costs 2,500 JPY (~$18). Meanwhile, the pen and diary costs 6,000 JPY (~$44). The voiced keychains are available in three variations, and each one includes three different voice lines. They are available for 1,500 JPY (~$11). The black tea costs 2,000 JPY (~$15). All goods in the new line of merchandise are expected to release in early September 2023. You can take a better look at the new line of Hyakumantenbara Salome commemorative merchandise in the gallery below. [gallery columns="4" ids="963728,963727,963726,963725" link="file"] Hyakumantenbara Salome debuted on May 24, 2022, and she is currently the record holder for being the fastest VTuber to reach 1 million subscribers on YouTube, after breaking Gawr Gura's record of 39 days. Salome reached the 1 million mark after only 13 days and a few hours. The new Hyakumantenbara Salome commemorative merchandise is now available for pre-order from the Nijisanji official store. Pre-orders close on June 17, 2023. The post Hyakumantenbara Salome Merchandise Available to Pre-Order appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, May 16, 2023 10:00 PM
Dark Horse Comics announced that the original manga run of Trigun and Trigun Maximum will return in North America with a new deluxe hardcover edition. The Trigun Deluxe Edition hardcover costs $49.99 USD, and it will appear in bookstores and comic stores on December 5 and 6, 2023 respectively. This edition will collect the first two volumes of the original 1995 Trigun run in 672 pages. The Trigun Maximum deluxe hardcover will appear in five volumes, or roughly 600 pages each one. Each volume will also cost $49.99 USD. The first volume of the Trigun Maximum Deluxe Edition will release on April 2, 2024 and April 3, 2024 in bookstores and comic stores, respectively. https://twitter.com/darkhorsecomics/status/1658548076200484916 Trigun Maximum is a direct continuation of the original two-volume Trigun manga. The difference in name comes from a change of publishing magazine that Yasuhiro Nightow had to go through back in 1997. The artist had to add the Maximum title to the manga to continue publishing the story. This very anticipated reprint comes after the wide success of the new Trigun Stampede anime adaptation, and makes it much easier for new and old Trigun fans to read the original work. The Trigun Deluxe hardcover edition releases on December 5, 2023 in North America. Meanwhile, the first volume of the Trigun Maximum Deluxe hardcover releases on April 2, 2024. Each volume of the series will cost will cost $49.99 USD The post Dark Horse Comics Brings Back Trigun and Trigun Maximum Manga appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, May 16, 2023 8:00 PM
One of the Dragon Quest X Online weapons designed by Bleach manga artist Tite Kubo will return to the game. The one-handed sword Spalt Edge is one of the three collaboration weapons designed by Kubo released in 2015 for DQX Online, and it will make a reappearance soon. [Thanks, ryokutya2089!] The weapons were originally available through download codes included in the August 2015 issue of the V Jump magazine, as well as the DQX Online third anniversary fan book. The other two Spalt weapons are the two/handed Spalt Blade and the Spalt Claws knuckle weapon. The Spalt weapons were originally made available as part of several collaboration events in 2015. The Spalt Blade appeared in Dragon Quest X Online on July 2015, while the Spalt Edge appeared on August, and the Spalt Claws on October of the same year. Bleach author Tite Kubo also collaborated by drawing an illustration for the Dragon Quest X Online third anniversary fan book, depicting three members of the Ogre species wielding the Spalt weapons. Dragon Quest X Online is available only in Japan for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Windows PC, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and mobile devices. The game originally launched on 2012 for the Wii, but online service for the Wii version terminated on 2017. Meanwhile, Dragon Quest X Offline released for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC in Japan on September 15, 2022, and the game will receive an expansion in May 2023. The post Dragon Quest X Online Sword Designed by Bleach Artist Returns appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, May 16, 2023 7:00 PM
Final Fantasy XIV and XVI Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida (or Yoshi-P) has met with Japanese novelist Yukito Ayatsuji to talk. During their conversation, both Yoshida and Ayatsuji talked about video games, and the mystery genre. Their conversation is set to appear on "a certain website" in roughly a month. More details will be revealed at a later date. [Thanks, Famitsu!] On May 16, 2023 Yukito Ayatsuji posted on his Twitter account a photo of himself and interview partner Yoshida. Both Yoshida and Ayatsuji had planned to talk around 2020, but their plans were cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Their conversation was finally possible three years later. You can take a better look at the photos that Yukito Ayatsuji posted on his Twitter account here: https://twitter.com/ayatsujiyukito/status/1658404811233165312 Ayatsuji also teased his meeting with Yoshida the day prior, by posting a photo of both of them, face cropped, holding Pui Pui Molecar felt plushes. However, due to Yoshida recognizable necklace, fans managed to discover the identity of Ayatsuji's interview partner. Yukito Ayatsuji is a Japanese writer and novelist, and he is well known for his mystery and horror stories. Some of his most famous works include mystery novel The Decagon House Murders, and the Another series of horror novels. The post Naoki Yoshida Met with Horror and Mystery Novelist Yukito Ayatsuji appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, May 16, 2023 6:00 PM
Good Smile Company opened pre-orders for a figma figure of Aki Hayakawa from Chainsaw Man. Just like in the series, this figure involves Aki wearing the Public Safety uniform, carrying his sword, and even smoking a cigarette for a possible pose. This figma costs ¥11,000 and is planned for a February 2024 release date in Japan. It will cost $78.99 for North American buyers, with shipping scheduled for Q2 2024. This figure presents Aki with his iconic Public Safety devil hunter style with three face plates: a standard one, a shouting one, and another with one eye closed for a fox demon invocation pose. There's also a bonus glaring face with sweat-like drops if someone buys it from the official Good Smile Online Shop. As for the accessories, he will come with a fox hand and a cigarette-holding hand, in addition to a pair of both closed and open hands. The figure of him will also include two sets of swords, with one a standard one and another a sheathed nail-shaped one. (The latter can't be removed from its sheath.) You can take a closer look at the Chainsaw Man Aki Hayakawa figma and the figure's accessories here below. [gallery columns="4" ids="963624,963623,963621,963619,963622,963620,963625,963626" link="file"] Good Smile Company prepared a huge number of figures based on Chainsaw man characters including various Nendoroids, and a Power figma. Even more surprising, the company recently announced a series of plushies of all the main cast characters. The Aki Hayakawa figma figure is now available to pre-order from the Good Smile Company site until June 29, 2023. It will come to Japan in February 2024 and North America in Q2 2024. The post Chainsaw Man Aki Figma Arrives Ready to Hunt Devils appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, May 16, 2023 5:00 PM
Square Enix revealed a new line of Kingdom Hearts merchandise featuring three new keychains based on popular keyblades in the video game franchise. The three new keychains are Two Become One, Bond of Flame, and the χ-blade (pronounced the same as "keyblade.") All three of them cost 2,090 JPY (roughly $15 USD). They are available to pre-order from the Japanese Square Enix online store, and they are expected to release on September 9, 2023. They aren't showing up in the worldwide Square Enix storefronts yet. [Thanks, Dengeki Hobby!] The new Kingdom Hearts keyblade keychains are made of zinc alloy. All three of them have a metallic polished finish, with Two Become One and the χ-blade painted silver and Bond of Flame painted crimson red. You can take a better look at the new Kingdom Hearts keyblade keychains in the gallery below. [gallery link="file" ids="963597,963598,963599,963601,963602,963600"] In addition to the new Kingdom Hearts keychains, Square Enix also revealed on March 2023 a different line of keychains based on the starting weapons for Sora, Goofy, and Donald that appeared in the original Kingdom Hearts game. The new Kingdom Hearts Two Become One, Bond of Flame, and χ-blade keychains cost 2,090 JPY (~$15 USD.) They are scheduled to release on September 9, 2023, and they are now available for pre-order from the Japanese Square Enix online store. The post Kingdom Hearts Keychains Include Three New Keyblades appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, May 16, 2023 4:30 PM
The new Overwatch 2 roadmap is here for season 5 through 7, and it confirmed that the PvE Hero Mode option is being scrapped in favor of Story Missions. Upon the announcement coming out, GameSpot also shared an interview with Director Aaron Keller and Executive Producer Jared Neuss that went over the decision to get rid of this mode and why. In the GameSpot interview by Tamoor Hussain, resources were cited as an issue. Specifically, Director Keller noted that that development of the Overwatch 2 PvE Hero Mode would be like "running two separate games at the same time with a set of Heroes as the piece that is shared between two of them." He noted the time necessary to do that and resources meant it was "pulling focus away from the live game." Neuss also expounded on how much extra work it involved and told GameSpot:
As for the new roadmap, people will still need to wait a while for any sort of PvE Story Mission in Overwatch 2. The fourth season will end on June 13, 2023, with the fifth season following that with events like Mischief & Magic, Questwatch, and Summer Games. Since seasons are about nine weeks long, it won't be until sometime in August 2023 that the sixth season will bring with it a new Support Hero, Flashpoint, Hero Mastery, and Story Missions. (As a reminder, Lifeweaver was the last new Hero added in Season 4.) Here's the official presentation going over the future of Overwatch 2. Overwatch 2 is available on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC. The post Overwatch 2 PvE Hero Mode Canceled, Story Missions Coming appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, May 16, 2023 4:00 PM
NIS America officially announced The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails release date is on September 19, 2023, for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PC. This will be the first time Nayuta no Kiseki will be available for English audiences. A new trailer focusing on the game's story setting is also now available. Take a look at the new story trailer for The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails here below. https://youtu.be/RLbXBI4qvWI The story of the game starts when Nayuta gets the opportunity to embark on an adventure after meeting a fairy-like creature named Noi. The trailer shows some bits at the start of the journey, when Nayuta and his friend Cygna encounter an imposing man in dark clothes after finding Noi. After that, the video also shares some gameplay segments showcasing the action-RPG elements of the game. You can see various locations while Nayuta and friends jump and attack enemies through forests, ice caves, and ancient-looking ruins. Nayuta no Kiseki was originally released in 2012 as an action spin-off of the Trails series for the PSP, but it wasn't localized for English audiences until now. This release follows the recent NIS America efforts in bringing The Legend of Heroes games to western audiences, the latest ones being Trails to Azure and Trails into Reverie. The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails release date is September 19, 2023. It will appear on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PC. A limited edition is open for pre-order in the NIS Online Store for $89.99. The post The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails September Release Date Set appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 16, 2023 8:05 PM  If you go slightly southeast of the Popla Foothills Skyview Tower in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you can come across the Jiukoum Shrine, which also goes by the name Built for Rails. This shrine centers around attaching slabs together and riding them across rails to the other side. The first two sections of the shrine shouldn't give you too much trouble, but the third and final one very well might. Getting past this last puzzle requires good knowledge of physics and weight distribution to make the perfect makeshift cable car. If you find yourself stuck on this section and need some help, feel free to read further. What to do to clear the final Built for Rails puzzle Part of the key to this puzzle involves making sure that your contraption is big enough to fit through both rails at the same time while remaining small enough so that the nearby fans can push it up the initial incline. Start by attaching two of the smaller slabs to both sides of the larger slab. You ne... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 16, 2023 7:14 PM  Honkai: Star Rail has a vast roster of 4-star characters that are widely accessible to all players as you pull for different characters in the game. These characters tend to have a lower power level than their 5-star counterparts, but that doesn't mean they can't succeed with the right investment. Despite being 4-star characters, they can still output some great damage numbers and clear most of the content in the game. Hook is a Fire Destruction character, able to dish out some great damage while staying healthy. Here's our guide on the best team comps for Hook in Honkai: Star Rail. Asta is a 4-star Fire Destruction character and can be obtained on any of the Warp Banners. Like with any 4-star character, Hook will occasionally receive a rate-up on Character Event Warp banners, increasing the likelihood that you summon her while pulling. This can happen during any Character Event Warp banner, so check carefully to see if the current banner features a rate-up for Hook. ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 16, 2023 6:50 PM  Finding new armor in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is one of the most fun things to do. You never know what's going to be in a chest, and finding a new armor piece is amazing because it might solve an issue you didn't even know you have. You find the climbing gear, for instance, and suddenly climbing becomes just that little bit easier. So how about finding yourself some new armor? Here's our guide on how to get Royal Guard Uniform set in Tears of the Kingdom. How to get Royal Guard Uniform set in Tears of the Kingdom The first thing to know about this set is that it's all in-and-around Hyrule Castle, so you can fast travel there if you need to. The first piece of the Royal Guard Uniform armor we can find is in Princess Zelda's room. To get to Princess Zelda's room you're going to need to head to the locations specified in the map below, which you can do by climbing up there from around the side, or from gliding to the left of the Sanctum. ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 16, 2023 6:49 PM  Do you remember the Skeletal Horses from Breath of the Wild? They're still here in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and the process to find one is relatively simple. If you want to relive your dreams of riding around like a headful Horseman, here's how to get the Skeletal Horse in Tears of the Kingdom. Where to find Skeletal Horses in Tears of the Kingdom Screenshots by PC Invasion An NPC named Toffa will tip you off. He's outside by the horses at the Outskirt Stables next to the Coliseum Ruins by the Tsutu-um Shrine. Talking to him starts a sidequest about it. Screenshots by PC Invasion He asks you if you've heard about the Skeletal Horse and that they appear at night down at an abandoned park called Sanidin Park Ruins with a horse statue. Screenshots by PC Invasion ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 16, 2023 6:41 PM  The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom begins as players explore sky islands that introduce many of the game's mechanics. You'll likely stumble upon your first caves and hopefully meet their memorable residents. Here is our guide to the Pit Cave frog location in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Tears of the Kingdom – Pit Cave frog location Before you can find the frog within its cave, you must find the cave itself. Pit Cave is located near the southeastern edge of Great Sky Island. It connects a fairly sunny area with the chilly highlands. See the below image for the map location. Screenshot by PC Invasion You can enter Pit Cave from either of two sides. I enter from the lower side, which is how a lot of players will probably approach. When you head inside, you'll find a Construct that warns you about the freezing cold temperatures in higher elevations and asks if you're prepared. There's a rock wall to his right tha... |
Gamer Empire Tuesday, May 16, 2023 10:55 PM Metalworking is an essential skill in Project Zomboid that enables players to craft various items and structures to defend themselves against the undead. However, leveling up this skill requires a lot of practice and patience. Recommended Read: Which Backpack Is the Best in Project Zomboid? This guide will show you how to level up metalworking […] |
Gamer Empire Tuesday, May 16, 2023 10:32 PM In Project Zomboid, if items play a crucial role in survival, then the containers used to carry things are equally important. The game has many types of containers, and backpacks are considered the best of them all. But not all backpacks offer the same quality. Thus, we'll showcase which backpack is the best in Project […] |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, May 16, 2023 7:00 PM  Back in January, Paizo and an alliance of more than 1,500 game publishers announced their ambitious plan to support the development of the Open RPG Creative (ORC) License. The ORC License aims to establish a system-agnostic, perpetual, and irrevocable open gaming license that fosters the sharing of rules mechanics and encourages collaboration and innovation within … |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, May 16, 2023 6:30 PM  The Aerie Games has launched its latest creation, ARCANA PROPHETIA, on Kickstarter. This game combines asymmetry, tarot-inspired mechanics, and intense strategic gameplay to immerse players in a world of fate and prophecy. Designed for two players, ARCANA PROPHETIA offers a unique experience where the ultimate destiny of the mortal realms hangs in the balance. Set … |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, May 16, 2023 5:30 PM  Victoriana, the popular steampunk fantasy roleplaying game, is getting a major update with the introduction of the new C7d20 system developed by Cubicle 7. The announcement has excited fans of the game, as it promises to bring a fresh and modern take on the Victorian-era setting. Cubicle 7 has also revealed that a Kickstarter campaign … |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, May 16, 2023 5:00 PM  Van Ryder Games has recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Gamefound for their latest expansion, Detective: Saints and Sinners. This expansion brings a fresh dose of crime-solving goodness to the highly acclaimed narrative-driven board game, Detective: City of Angels. Set in the dark and violent world of 1940's Los Angeles, this immersive game captivates players … |