Kotaku Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:40 PM  The Simpsons is one of the longest-running TV shows in history, and while the animated FOX series has always tried to shake things up, it does keep one tradition alive: a yearly Halloween episode. But while these tend to be some of the funniest episodes each season, some segments are better than others. So we decided… |
Kotaku Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:00 PM  Embracer Group CEO Lars Wingefors looked dejected during his gaming conglomerate's latest earnings presentation. Despite recently acquiring the gaming studios behind Deus Ex and Tomb Raider at a bargain, Dead Island 2 releasing to strong sales and good reviews, and now owning the rights to The Lord of the Rings,… |
Kotaku Wednesday, May 24, 2023 1:55 PM  Gathering Korok Seeds is one of the most time-consuming tasks in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Between finding Koroks hiding in every nook and cranny of Hyrule to reuniting lost ones with their friends via elaborate Ultrahand constructions, Link's got his work cut out for him gathering all those pieces of … |
Kotaku Wednesday, May 24, 2023 1:53 PM  Hey, remember that Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake Ubisoft announced back in 2020? The one it's delayed twice, and that has switched developers at least once? Well, it turns out that at some point after the switch to a new studio development on the remake completely restarted, which makes it sound like the… |
Kotaku Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:50 PM  Tears of the Kingdom injected a number of fun mechanics into Breath of the Wild's take on the Zelda series. One such was Fusing, the ability to meld items and weapons together to increase durability and attack strength. But glitch hunters have found an even more obscene way of fusing. Introducing "Zuggling," a… |
Kotaku Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:20 PM  Assassin's Creed Mirage, billed as a return to the series' roots, is set to come to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, PS4, and Xbox One on October 12, according to a recently leaked listing for Japanese retailers. It'll be the first new game in the stealth-action series in three years, the longest gap in the franchise's… |
Kotaku Wednesday, May 24, 2023 11:55 AM  The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom carries the time-honored Zelda tradition of giving Link a horse to ride on, but like Breath of the Wild, you don't get gifted these majestic steeds to carry your ass across the map, you have to befriend them. And by befriend, I mean you have to sneak onto their backs and pat… |
Kotaku Wednesday, May 24, 2023 11:32 AM  With the wind at their back, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan and head of PlayStation Studios Hermen Hulst recently presented the state of the PlayStation 5 ecosystem to investors and hinted at what's coming in the near future. Among other things, the company promised new IPs, more live-service games, and a … |
Kotaku Wednesday, May 24, 2023 10:55 AM  You technically don't need to spend a whole lot of money to play Dungeons & Dragons or other tabletop roleplaying games. But like most hobbies, the game is more than happy to welcome your investment with endless maps, minis, countless dice, and, of course, rulebooks to purchase. Now, it seems, the game is going to get… |
Kotaku Wednesday, May 24, 2023 10:15 AM  So you're playing Tears of the Kingdom and you've thought to yourself: Surely there's gotta be a better, more stylish way to reach those Sky Islands (or skylands, as I prefer to call 'em). Well, if you have a bit of time on your hands to practice this wild trick some players have discovered involving a board spear (in… |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 24, 2023 2:23 PM  The new Genshin Impact gadget quick swap menu is a long-awaited feature that the community has been requesting for some time. It has finally been added to the anime game with the Genshin Impact 3.7 release yesterday. The days of having to open up your full menu to swap gadgets out one at a time are gone - there's now a dedicated mini-menu in Genshin Impact for gadgets that you can pull up at any time. Continue reading Genshin Impact 3.7 finally adds a gadget quick swap function MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:47 PM  Bilibili Gaming's rise to League of Legends stardom was largely a result of their willingness to break the rules and switch up the MOBA's overarching meta. However, at the moment, it feels like very few botlane marksmen are worth playing, meaning BLG's star ADC Elk's pocket Vayne pick in the MSI Finals fell pretty flat. In the wake of the grand finale, I asked Elk whether League of Legends' botlane meta is just a little too constrained at the moment. Continue reading BLG Elk claims League of Legends' rigid meta is already shifting MORE FROM PCGAMESN: How much have I spent on League of Legends?, League of Legends patch 13.10, League of Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:52 PM  The Memorial Day sales are upon us, which is good news for the PC gaming community. Our hobby isn't a cheap one, so days like this (Monday, May 29th) present an ideal opportunity to stock up on hardware and even games themselves. Continue reading Memorial Day sales 2023: best PC gaming deals to shop now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:35 PM  Logitech has unveiled a brand new gaming headset designed in collaboration with competitive esports athletes, and it could give you an edge in future Counter-Strike 2 matches. Just like many other pairs of PC cans out there, the company's latest innovation offers wireless connectivity, decent battery life, and a high-quality mic, but its fancy new specialist drivers are arguably the star of the show. Continue reading Logitech unveils new pro esports headset ahead of Counter-Strike 2 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Logitech G Pro Wireless review, Logitech G PowerPlay review, Logitech G502 Lightspeed review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:28 PM  Posture's important when plowing your way through hordes of angry demons, whether you're a brutish Barbarian, crafty Druid, or imperious Sorcerer. Blizzard and Secretlab have teamed up to create a pair of Diablo 4 gaming chairs so you can be sure of ergonomic back support while you're up to your neck in hellish viscera. Continue reading Secretlab unleashes Diablo 4 gaming chairs MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 release date, Diablo 4 system requirements, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:09 PM  Amazon Gaming Week is now upon us, and for those who don't know, that means that Amazon has a ton of great deals on all things related to gaming. Gaming week runs until May 28, 2023. If you've been waiting for the right time to get a few new pieces of hardware for your gaming set-up, now may be the ideal time for you to do so. Continue reading Amazon Gaming Week 2023: best PC gaming deals MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:00 PM  I've tested a lot of docking stations at this point, and the UGREEN Steam Deck dock sings off the same hymn sheet as its rivals. However, subtle differences mean this particular accessory is potentially compatible with more than just Valve's portable powerhouse, as it should also work just fine with other handheld gaming PCs like the Asus ROG Ally. Continue reading UGREEN Steam Deck dock review MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 24, 2023 11:41 AM  What are the new Project XL codes? The RPG game is a mashup of Arcane Adventures, Project Jojo, and King Piece, a thrilling adventure game that you'll need to sink some time into to level up your character. These Project XL codes provide mastery XP and double mastery time periods for you to get the best abilities for your character. We update this list on a regular basis with new codes, and you can check how to redeem codes below too. If you're a keen Roblox player, be sure to keep an eye on other free goodies with our updated list of Roblox promo codes, and if you're stuck for choice, here are the best Roblox games in 2023. Continue reading Project XL codes May 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 24, 2023 11:24 AM  The Assassin's Creed Mirage release date may indeed be as mysterious as the assassins themselves. We know that Mirage is an homage to the original Assassin's Creed games, bringing back the stealth-focused gameplay in a densely populated Middle-Eastern city. While it's still an action-adventure game with a strong narrative focus, long-time Assassin's Creed players will be reminded of Ezio's adventures rather than Eivor's. Assassin's Creed Mirage, which was announced in September 2022, is part of Ubisoft's larger Assassin's Creed series. Following the release of Valhalla back in 2020, it's the thirteenth major instalment. Like other AC games, Mirage is all about fascinating historical settings, intriguing characters, and sneakiness - something that will hopefully place Mirage among the best PC games when it eventually releases. Whether you're a veteran assassin or new to stealth games, here's everything we know about Assassin's Creed Mirage. Continue reading Assassin's Creed Mirage release date speculation, news, and gameplay MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best stealth games, Best sandbox games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 24, 2023 11:22 AM  Assassin's Creed Mirage is set to release sometime this year last we heard, so with the clock ticking for the Ubisoft RPG game, multiple Japanese retailers have all given the exact same launch day, leading us to believe that we've now got the Assassin's Creed Mirage release date ahead of an official reveal from Ubisoft. That's right, here's when we think Assassin's Creed Mirage is coming out. Continue reading Assassin's Creed Mirage launch date may have accidentally leaked MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best stealth games, Best sandbox games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 24, 2023 10:44 AM  Everyone loves Honkai Star Rail hunter Kafka, and HoYoverse knows it. Despite not yet having a release date, many Honkai Star Rail players are ardently saving up every last Star Pass and Stellar Jade they can get their hands on in the anime game until the purple-haired Lightning expert makes an appearance on a Honkai Star Rail banner. Now, it looks like that day might be closer than ever as developer HoYoverse teases Kafka's arrival. Continue reading Honkai Star Rail knows how badly you want Kafka MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Honkai Star Rail review, Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail tier list |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 24, 2023 10:13 AM  While the Diablo 4 release date lurks on the horizon, Blizzard has announced that sister title Diablo Immortal will be getting a Diablo 4-themed crossover, connecting the two action RPG games ahead of launch. As part of that, a new Diablo Immortal class will join the fray in July, and dataminers have discovered what it might look like. Continue reading The new Diablo Immortal class may be a classic enemy MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo Immortal tier list, Diablo Immortal system requirements, Best Diablo Immortal builds |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 24, 2023 10:04 AM  Microsoft has a colorful history of virtual assistants, from the equally beloved and loathed Clippy introduced in Office 97 to the less remarkable Cortana introduced in Windows 10. Now, Windows 11 is set to harness the power of AI with a new assistant: Windows Copilot. We're calling it the new Clippy. Continue reading Windows 11 getting new AI Clippy, a ChatGPT-like assistant MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Microsoft DirectX Raytracing, Microsoft Hololens hands-on, Windows Game Mode preview |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 24, 2023 10:06 AM  What is the fastest GTA 5 car? If you're looking to tear up the tarmac, we've ranked all the quickest cars and bikes by their confirmed max in-game mph. Of course, there's more to a car than its fastest possible speed, but sometimes you just want to upgrade your vehicle to the max and see how far you can push that speedometer. It's worth bearing in mind that the fastest GTA 5 vehicles usually come with a hefty price tag, so we'll also let you know how to find the best option for when you want to break the sound barrier without breaking the bank. Keeping an eye on the latest GTA podium car is another great way to save some cash, and if you're also in the market for the fastest GTA 5 single-player car, we've got you covered. If you're still exploring the campaign, you'd also be wise to make use of our GTA 5 cheats list. Continue reading The fastest GTA 5 cars and bikes 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best GTA 5 RP servers, GTA 6 release date speculation, GTA 5 system requirements |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 24, 2023 9:45 AM  What are the new PLS Donate codes? This donation simulator is a big hit on the Roblox platform, chiefly because it's one of the few games where you're in with a real chance to earn free Robux. Setting up a donation stand is simple enough, but it's essential to stand out from the crowd if you're looking to entice big donors. That's where PLS Donate codes comes in handy. Our up-to-date list of PLS Donate codes includes the Giftbux you need to customize your donation stand, as well as a few items to trade in return for a donation. PLS Donate is one of the best Roblox games if you're looking to stock up on Robux, so be sure to get ahead of the economic curve and redeem these PLS Donate codes. We've also got a collection of Roblox promo codes, as well as the best Roblox music codes if you fancy firing up some tunes while working your stand. Continue reading PLS Donate codes May 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 24, 2023 9:32 AM  Another Valheim update is here from developer Iron Gate, showing us more new Ashlands creatures and teasing some of the drops we'll encounter in the upcoming biome. We also get an update on the Valheim Hildir's Quest release date, giving us a better idea of when the promised Valheim difficulty settings and hardcore mode are being implemented in the co-op Viking survival game. Continue reading Valheim update reveals new Ashlands creatures and drops MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valheim system requirements, Valheim building tips, Valheim progression guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 24, 2023 9:07 AM  The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is officially a thing, and it now holds the title of cheapest RDNA 3 graphics card currently on the market. The gaming PC giant claims you'll be able to play the latest games at 1080p while enjoying frame rates over 60fps, and it's cheaper than the recently released Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti. Continue reading AMD Radeon RX 7600 debuts as new cheapest RDNA 3 graphics card MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7000 CPUs - everything we know, RDNA 3 GPUs - everything we know, Best gaming CPU |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:55 PM  Last time, you decided that fighting your double is better than optional challenges giving rewards upfront. I am an impartial observer here but oops oh no I have accidentally copy/pasted a remark from commenter Oli Baba, who said "Rewards upfront is one of the coolest mechanics to grace gaming and seems to be losing only because so few people have come across it." Whoops, I really must fix those hotkeys. Next, I ask you to choose between cooly saying nothing, or being told how cool you are. What's better: a silent protagonist, or combat style ratings? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:05 PM  Tonight is Sony's PlayStation Showcase stream, an event that promises to have plenty of cool news and announcements as only a big, early NotE3 presentation can. While I'm sure the majority of tonight's announcements won't have an immediate and direct impact on us over in PC town, it's well known that Sony have been stepping up their PC game recently, and so a lot of what you see here will probably make the jump eventually, even if it's several years down the line. So come and join us for an early glimpse of PC's possible future. I'll be liveblogging tonight's proceedings, which kick off at 9pm BST / 1pm PDT. See you there! |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:10 PM  Small form factor (SFF) PCs are definitely in right now. I've built my fair share over the past few years, but new models continue to come into the market offering impressive looks, thermals, buildability for their size. One recent release is the Asus AP201, a Micro ATX case that offers excellent cooling potential, a stylish, unshowy appearance and a very reasonable price - especially today, as the black and white versions of this SFF case have dropped to $70 on Newegg following a $15 discount. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:00 PM  Logitech make some of the best peripherals in the business, including some of my favourite keyboards. I normally prefer mechanical fare here, but their MX Keys low profile scissor switch keyboard is the exception. It provides a full-size UK layout, pleasant typing experience and long battery life when connected via 2.4GHz wireless or Bluetooth. It's normally at its £120 RRP, or close to it, but today you can pick it up for £81 - the lowest we've seen it since January. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 24, 2023 11:43 AM  Assassin's Creed Mirage's release date might land on October 12th, according to listings by Japanese retailers. On Twitter, website Gematsu notes that Japanese retailers don't generally upload placeholder dates, and they "don't date a product unless official." While publisher Ubisoft haven't confirmed the release date for their Middle Eastern romp, these leaks probably mean that an announcement isn't too far away. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 24, 2023 11:40 AM  Well then. Mere minutes after Nvidia hit the launch button on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, AMD rocked up with a new 1080p graphics card of their own: the Radeon RX 7600. Though it's likely more of an RTX 4060 rival, given the RX 7600 will go on sale tomorrow – May 25th – at £260 / $269, slightly less than the $299-tagged 4060. Based on the same RDNA 3 architecture as the Radeon RX 7900 XT and RX 7900 XTX, the RX 7600 nonetheless targets a much more widely-used monitor resolution than those 4K-minded GPU hulks. Which makes a nice change, and means AMD will beat Nvidia's RTX 40 series to the punch on a sub-£300 GPU, with the RTX 4060 not set for release until July. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 24, 2023 10:52 AM  This month, Amazon were already giving away 15 games to all Amazon Prime subscribers, but they've now sweetened the pot with 8 more, including some real good indies up for keeps. The new additions are available to claim starting today, up until June 26th - giving you a little over a month to grab the lineup below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 24, 2023 9:35 AM  I've lost countless seconds, minutes, maybe even hours to those TikTok videos showing off ludicrous marble runs. Strangers decorate their houses with mini slopes and sliding paths, they record their marbles rolling down these elaborate courses, and then they're posted online for strangers like me to mindlessly enjoy. I've now spent the last few nights building my own marble runs - not in real life, because I'm too lazy for the cleanup after - in Zen Marbles, a free playable prototype, out now. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 24, 2023 9:31 AM  The remake train keeps blowing through our favourite franchises and it's reportedly stopping at Big Boss' doorstep next. A remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is apparently in development as a multi-platform release, according to a recent report from Windows Central. The project has been rumoured for years and even though details right now are light, tonight's PlayStation Showcase might host a proper reveal for the Konami remake. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 24, 2023 9:03 AM  I'm sure you're all bored of reading about how about how expensive RTX 40 series graphics cards are; I'm certainly bored of writing about it. Thank the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti for its mercy, then – assuming you can find one at RRP, it's the first of its family not to plonk a price premium over the last-gen equivalent. And even though it's only moderately faster than the RTX 3060 Ti in most games, its efficiency improvements and DLSS 3 support ensure the RTX 4060 Ti keeps some crowd pleasing potential. |
Siliconera Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:45 PM
Street Fighter: Duel's latest update added Athlete Chun-Li and Summer Yang alts to the game. Athlete Chun-Li is a Master, Support, Tech, Raging character. Meanwhile, Summer Yang is a Flame, Support, Agility Budo fighter. Both are available in the gacha now. Their debut in the game also means we know their movesets. Here are the names of Athlete Chun-Li's abilities in Street Fighter: Duel.
Meanwhile, here are the names for all of Summer Yang's skills in Street Fighter: Duel:
Here's a better look at both of their appearances. There are also some incidentals tied to Athlete Chun-Li and Summer Yang's appearances in Street Fighter Duel. If you head to Growth Gift Pack, you'll see options for both. They are also showing up in the Fight Mall to buy for real cash outside of the Divination. Both Chun-Li and Yang already appeared in the game ahead of these new alts. The normal versions of both characters are Agility, Assassin, Wind fighters. Street Fighter: Duel is available on mobile devices. Another character who recently joined the game is Devil May Cry's Dante. The post Athlete Chun-Li and Summer Yang Come to Street Fighter Duel appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:30 PM
Japanese Indie video game developer atelier mimina, the developers of the rhythm adventure Giraffe and Annika, announced a new sci-fi action-RPG adventure called HARUKA: Beyond the Stars. In this new juvenile sci-fi adventure, main character Yuuki and a mysterious girl named Miiya will visit space and explore unique planets aboard a spaceship. The game is set to release sometime in 2025 for the PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The Steam page confirmed an English localization. However, voices will only be available in Japanese. [Thanks, Famitsu!] Alongside this information, atelier minima also released a short gameplay trailer showcasing the combat, space exploration, and TV anime-style visuals and cutscenes. In the trailer, some of the worlds seen in the game appear to be inhabited by cat people You can take a better look at the Japanese reveal trailer for HARUKA: Beyond the Stars here: The story of the game is set in the far future twilight of humankind. After Miiya crash-lands on Yuuki's village, the two set on an adventure to look for Yuuki's father. HARUKA: Beyond the Stars is being developed by Giraffe and Annika studio, atelier minima. The game is set to release for the PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam sometime in 2025. The Japanese website for the game is open and features some concept art. The post HARUKA Beyond the Stars Is an RPG by Giraffe and Annika Developers appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:00 PM
Now that Kirara joined the Genshin Impact cast, HoYoVerse shared a Collected Miscellany video for her. These are videos dedicated to showing off new characters' moveset and abilities. As usual, Yuri "Dainsleif" Lowenthal acts as narrator going over what people can expect from the four-star Dendro swordswoman. After introducing Kirara, Dainsleif starts by mentioning how her Exploration Talent keeps animals from running from the party. This makes it easier to get chilled meat, fowl, or raw meat. From there, the video looks more closely at the attacks in her moveset. It shows her Boxcutter Normal Attack, a Meow-teor Kick Elemental Skill that can also be held for faster movement and travel, and her Secret Art: Surprise Dispatch Elemental Burst AOE attack. It also brings up her Passive abilities, which can add extra Shield of Safe Transport or attack buffs Here's the full "Collected Miscellany - Kirara: Meow-mentous Speed" trailer. As a four-star, people will be able to get Kirara in Genshin Impact all the time. However, she is a focus unit on the Yae Miko and Yoimiya banners, which means it will be easier to get her until those end on June 13, 2023. Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and Kirara is now a permanent part of the gacha. The post Genshin Impact Kirara Trailer Shows Off Her Moveset appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, May 24, 2023 2:30 PM
Japanese fashion brand MAYLA will release high-heel shoes inspired by Sailor Moon Cosmos as part of a collaboration event to celebrate the release of the movie. Each pair costs 28,600 JPY (roughly $206). The lineup includes five different models, with each one based on a different Sailor Guardian. The pumps will go on sale on May 26, 2023, and they will be available from the MAYLA online store until July 11, 2023. It does ship outside Japan via WorldShipping. [Thanks, Famitsu!] The five available models in the collaboration are designed after the Eternal versions of Sailor Moon, Sailor Mercury, Sailor Mars, Sailor Jupiter, and Sailor Venus. The pumps has a glossy finish due to the enamel material used on them. Each pair also comes with a ribbon and a charm representing each Sailor Guardian. The charm can be removed. The shoes also incorporate in them the V-shaped designed of the sailor uniforms. The outsoles have an elaborate design that includes motifs from each character, as well as a moon and star motif. You can take a better look at the Sailor Moon Cosmos MAYLA shows here: [gallery ids="964679,964678,964677,964676,964675,964674" link="file"] In other Sailor Moon Cosmos news, another collaboration fashion item announced for the occasion of the upcoming movie release is a $400 dollar silver necklace. The Sailor Moon Cosmos x MAYLA collaboration pumps will go on sale on May 26, 2023, and they will be available from the MAYLA online store until July 11, 2023. Each pair costs 28,600 JPY (~$206). The post Sailor Moon Cosmos Shoes Release in Late May appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, May 24, 2023 2:00 PM
Bandai Namco Holdings announced that the Gundam franchise made 131 billion JPY in its 2023 fiscal year. This is a a record-breaking amount of profits for the series. Masaru Kawaguchi, the president of Bandai Namco Holdings, specifically cited The Witch From Mercury for revitalizing interest in the series. [Thanks, ANN!] For reference, 131 billion JPY would equate to around $944 million. Much of these profits came from Gunpla sales, which fits the trend that started in FY2020. Of these Gunpla, the Aerial is one of the most popular models. This fits with the high interest in The Witch From Mercury. In the previous fiscal year, Bandai Namco Holdings made 101.7 billion JPY. So there is a difference of about 30 billion JPY. The Witch From Mercury attracted many new fans to the Gundam franchise, according to a March 2023 newsletter from Bandai Namco. Most of these new fans are young people and women. Their interest in The Witch From Mercury compared to other Gundam series could be due to the two main leads being female characters. Many fans have noticed the similarities between The Witch From Mercury and Revolutionary Girl Utena. Coincidentally or not, The Witch From Mercury's writer penned the light novels for Revolutionary Girl Utena as well. Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury is available on streaming services such as Crunchyroll. Other IPs that have generated substantial profits for Bandai Namco include Dragon Ball, One Piece, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. The post Gundam Made Record-Breaking 131 Billion JPY in 2023 Fiscal Year appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, May 24, 2023 1:45 PM
Crunchyroll announced the start date for the Demon Slayer Swordsmith Village arc English dub, which some might also know as season 3 of the anime adaptation. The first episode will appear on May 28, 2023. People can start seeing it at 1:30pm PT/4:30pm ET/10:30pm CET. There's also a new trailer to show what we can expect from it, and the company announced the English voice actors for this season. This comes over a month after the new season began airing back in April 2023. First, here are the English dub voice actors for the Demon Slayer Swordsmith Village arc. People like Zach Aguilar, Abby Trott, and Aleks Le are reprising their roles.
And you can hear many of them in the Demon Slayer season 3 English dub trailer below. It also features the Man with a Mission and Millet theme song "Kizuna no Kiseki." The new Demon Slayer English dub episodes will begin appearing on May 28, 2023. The anime, accompanying novels, and coloring books are localized by Viz Media. Past anime episodes and seasons can be streamed on Crunchyroll. The post Demon Slayer Swordsmith Village Arc English Dub Starts Next Week appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, May 24, 2023 1:30 PM
Sega announced that Power, the fearsome Blood Fiend in Chainsaw Man, will inspire a new 1/7 scale figure of accompanied by her pet cat Meowy. The statue will be a part of the Sega S-Fire line of figures. The figure will cost 27,500 JPY (or roughly $200). The new Power and Meowy figure is scheduled to release sometime on June 2024. The S-Fire online store will accept pre-orders for the new statue until July 31, 2023. [Thanks, Hobby Watch!] The new S-Fire figure depicts the Blood Fiend Power smiling as she summons her signature blood hammer, as well as other blood weapons such as spears and swords. Accompanying the fiend is her pet cat Meowy, as it stands on her shoulders meowing while she wraps her arm around it. You can take a better look at the new Chainsaw Man 1/7 scale figure of Power and Meowy in the gallery below. [gallery columns="4" ids="964667,964666,964665,964664" link="file"] As a reminder, a new Chainsaw Man Figma figure of Public Safety devil hunter Aki Hayakawa is on the way from Good Smile Company. The new Chainsaw Man 1/7 scale figure of Power and her cat will be available for pre-order until July 31, 2023 from the S-Fire online store. It costs 27,500 JPY (~$200) and is expected to release sometime in June 2024. The post Chainsaw Man Power and Meowy New Figure Costs $200 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, May 24, 2023 1:15 PM
It's been a few days since Capcom's Street Fighter 6 "How to Play" series looked at a new character, but that changes today as Manon takes the stage. The latest brief video focuses on her moveset and abilities. It also calls attention to one attack in particular, her Renverse. The video begins by pointing out how heavily Manon relies on kicks and throws, but also points out she's "well-rounded." It then shows how kicks can be used for poke attacks or combos. Renverse is specifically noted as working well for both situations.
While people can't try out Manon in the Street Fighter 6 demo, Capcom did offer a means of seeing if she'd be a character worth trying. The company shared an official Fighter & Control Type Personality Quiz. The first part went over suggested characters. The second helped determine a possible control scheme. Street Fighter 6 will appear on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on June 2, 2023, and its demo is available now. It will also eventually appear in arcades. The post Street Fighter 6 How to Play as Manon Video Shows Off Her Renverse Attack appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, May 24, 2023 1:00 PM
VTuber agency Hololive Production is holding auditions for its English speaking branch. Though the company hosts a permanent audition page, Hololive and its parent company Cover sent out the call again ahead of the first English concert, Connect the World. The English branch currently consists of Myth and Council, as well as the Vsinger unit Project: Hope. The male branch, Holostars English Tempus, consists of the Vanguard and HQ groups. You can find the announcement tweet with links to the application form below. [embed]https://twitter.com/hololivepro_EN/status/1661205381908164610?s=20[/embed] The audition site lists the following general requirements:
Additionally, extra consideration will be given to applicants with the following skills or traits:
Hololive also recently announced new merchandise featuring their talents. Japanese branch member Sakamata Chloe themed prizes appeared in Capcom's Net Catcher mobile game, while the English branch collaborated with artist Omocat ahead of their first concert. Indonesian and Japanese branch members are also confirmed to be appearing at the concert, titled "Connect the World." Those looking to try out for the Hololive Auditions can apply on the official site. The post Hololive English Branch Says VTuber Auditions Are Open Again appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:45 PM
Nintendo revealed more details about new weapons and a returning stage coming to Splatoon 3. These details mark the latest round of content updates about the upcoming Sizzle Season, which begins on June 1, 2023. The new stage is Humpback Pump Track and the weapons are the Annaki Splattershot Nova and Splatana Wiper Deco. Humpback Pump Track first appeared in Splatoon 2 and is now returning for Splatoon 3. It's based on a BMX track, with a prominent hump in the middle of the stage. It's also full of uneven terrain, adding a greater challenge. https://twitter.com/SplatoonNA/status/1661375890599686153 Two more new weapons for Splatoon 3 have been revealed. The Annaki Splattershot Nova is a variant on the Splattershot Nova giving it a sleek blue look. It comes equipped with an Ink Mine sub weapon and the Inkjet special. The Splatana Wiper Deco is a variant on the Splatana Wiper weapon. This version comes with a Squid Beakon sub weapon and a Tenta Missile special. https://twitter.com/SplatoonNA/status/1661356625431609345 Nintendo have also previously confirmed a new stage for Splatoon 3's Sizzle Season, Barnacle and Dime. This stage is based on a mall. New weapons confirmed for this season include the Painbrush and Super Scope-inspired S-BLAST '92. Nintendo have also confirmed the latest additions to the new season's catalog. Splatoon 3 is available now for Nintendo Switch. Sizzle Season begins on June 1, 2023. The post More Splatoon 3 Weapons and Stage Details Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:30 PM
Ahead of the Genshin Impact Duel: The Summoners' Summit event beginning on May 25, 2023, HoYoVerse explained how to take part and what it entails. The requirements to begin aren't too taxing, and there is a quick start option if people didn't complete every Archon Quest. People will be able to go through A Tour of Wonders, Zero Hour Invokation, Evermotion Mechanical Painting Invoker, and Heart of the Dice activities, then earn rewards like Primogems and the Ibis Piercer bow. How to start the Genshin Impact Duel: The Summoners' Summit event.As usual, things start with an Adventure Rank requirement. You need to hit 32. You also need to have finished the Inazuma Archon Quest "Ritou Escape Plan" and the "Battlefield of Dice, Cats, and Cards" Mondstadt World Quest that unlocks Genius Invokation TCG. The latter is because the minigame features prominently in this storyline. Other required quests include the Sumeru Archon Quest "Akasha Pulses, the Kalpa Flame Rises," the first act of Mona's Story Quest, and the second act of Raiden Shogun's story quest. However, the quick start option allows people to skip these requirements so long as they already met the prior ones. Which activities appear in the Genshin Impact Duel: The Summoners' Summit event.As usual, different activities and challenges for them unlock over a period of days. Not everything will appear at once. A Tour of Wonders is a gliding even that involves following a set path to earn stamps. Zero Hour Invokation involves the Genius Invokation TCG, but you use some partially premade decks and finish them to try and win special matches. Evermotion Mechanical Painting: Invoker brings back the puzzle minigame where you attempt to place gears to ensure a specific one is moving. Finally, Heart of the Dice is a Domain fighting challenge that involves Invokation Dice for buffs. Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC, and the Duel: The Summoners' Summit event runs May 25, 2023 through June 19, 2023. The post Genshin Impact Duel: The Summoners' Summit Event Detailed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:15 PM
HoYoVerse often releases official wallpapers for its games via its free N0va Desktop PC and mobile application. Now, the first official Honkai: Star Rail live wallpaper is there. It is available for anyone with an applicable PC or Android device to use. Also, unlike some live wallpaper options in this application, it works on phones, PCs, and tablets. (Some only can be used on PCs.) Here's how the Honkai: Star Rail live wallpaper, known as Interstellar Journey, looks in landscape and portrait formats. Each one pulls from the official art and shows Astral Express members Dan Heng, Himeko, March 7th, and Welt. Both the Caelus and Stelle versions of the Trailblazer avatar are also present. While there wasn't an official announcement about it, there are also two static Honkai: Star Rail wallpaper options that appeared alongside the Live one. If you switch to that section in the N0va Desktop app, you can choose between ones of Dan Heng and March 7th. Here's how those two look: Honkai: Star Rail is available on PCs and mobile devices. It will also come to the PS4 and PS5. N0va Desktop is available on PCs and mobile devices, but not all wallpapers are available for every platform. The post First Official Honkai: Star Rail Live Wallpaper Released appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:00 PM
The latest event in Fate/Grand Order, Fuun Karakuri Illya's Castle, will add a new playable Servant, Kashin Koji. She is an SSR Assassin, and will remain available in the story gacha even after the event ends. Prizes for playing through Fuun Karakuri Illya's Castle include the usual enhancement materials and QP. Fuun Karakuri Illya's Castle starts with Sitonai hijacking the combat simulator to create a castle full of traps. Chaldea's Master and Servants must clear the floors in order to escape. The Kashin Koji banner also features Danzo and Kotaro, who will be major supporting characters of the story. Other characters in the event story include the Prisma Illya trio, Merlin, and Jiang Ziya, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j848bD3AYS8 As for Kashin Koji, he was historically an illusionist from the Muromachi period. Some sources state that he performed his acts for people like Nobunaga Oda, Mitsuhide Akechi, and Hideyoshi Toyotomi. However, there is no hard evidence for these feats. As a Servant in Fate/Grand Order, Kashin Koji is an AoE Quick attacker who is able to Bind enemies with her Noble Phantasm. Asami Seto provides the voice for her. Some of Seto's other roles include Nobara in Jujutsu Kaisen and Kujou Sara in Genshin Impact. Fate/Grand Order is readily available on mobile devices. The Fuun Karakuri Illya's Castle event and Kashin Koji banner are only on the Japanese server of Fate/Grand Order. The post Kashin Koji is New Quick Assassin in Fate/Grand Order appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, May 24, 2023 11:45 AM
The latest Final Fantasy XI May 2023 update released. It is the second update for May, after producer Yoji Fujito stated the volume of content was larger than anticipated for a single update. Final Fantasy XI's newest update brings The Voracious Resurgence story to an end after its three-year run. Completing this story chapter will enable players to reforge their Prime Weapon to stage three, but they will need a stage two Prime Weapon to continue the story. In addition, the update adds new items, new titles, and new enemy behavior when taking part in a Sortie. The previous May update mostly focused on Ambuscade, switching the enemy encounters to Orcs. No other adjustments were made to this month's Ambuscade, and Fujito encouraged players to dust off their old strategies. The update also contained new recipes and items, along with general maintenance updates and client environment adjustments. Previously, Yoji Fujito had updated players on Final Fantasy XI's upcoming roadmap. He stated they would be aiming for a "more realistic" roadmap that focuses on maintaining the game's existing content. The 21st Vana'Versary Celebration Campaign is currently taking place as part of these plans, and will end on May 31, 2023. Final Fantasy XI is available for Windows PCs, and the latest update released on May 24, 2023. The post Final Fantasy XI's Second May 2023 Update Released appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, May 24, 2023 11:30 AM
After about eleven years of radio silence, Shakugan no Shana will return. Kadokawa announced via its Dengeki Bunko Twitter account that a new volume for the series, with the working title of Shakugan no Shana SIV, will come out some time in 2023. [Thanks ANN!] Miki Kazuma, an editor for Dengeki Bunko, teased the news in the early hours of May 23, 2023 by stating that there will be news that'll move veteran Dengeki Bunko fans to tears. The news in question, of course, is the announcement of Shakugan no Shana SIV. This will be the fourth short story collection following SIII. For reference, SIII came out in Japan on November 10, 2012. There's not much concrete information beyond this, though. Shakugan no Shana, written by Yashichiro Takahashi and illustrated by Noizi Ito, ran from 2002 to 2012. There are also manga and anime adaptations of it, along with a film. It follows the story of ordinary boy (though not so ordinary later) Yuji Sakai and Flame Haze Shana as they fight against other Flame Hazes and Denizens to protect Earth. The series was a highly popular and influential piece of media. Shana in particular was one of the blueprints for the small flat-chested tsundere love interest during the early to mid-2000s. Shakugan no Shana SIV will come out some time in 2023. The post Shakugan no Shana First Light Novel in 11 Years Announced appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:52 PM  One of the secret cosmetic items you can find in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom comes in the form of Midna's Helmet. Aside from serving as a clear nod to a fan-favorite character from Twilight Princess, Midna's Helmet sports some valuable gameplay benefits. For one, it has a fixed defense stat of 7 which, while not outstanding, can come in handy during the early game. More importantly, though, it provides a hearts' worth of protection against gloom, an especially useful perk for exploring the Depths. As you might expect, however, you have to go a bit out of the way to find Midna's Helmet, so here's where you can do so. The location of Midna's Helmet Midna's Helmet resides in the far southeast portion of the Depths, specifically in a unique location called the Lone Island Coliseum. You can't just go straight there while in the Depths, however. First, you need to head over to Eventide Island in the far southeast of the surface. ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:28 PM  Finally, Destiny 2 has added the only update that matters since the game began: a fishing mini-game. Dotted across the map lie fishing spots where you can cast your line. You can catch many different fish of varying sizes and types. This adds just one more collection element to the game that my already dwindling free time simply doesn't need. You can use bait in Destiny 2 to catch better fish. However, you can also use no bait at all. If you want the best fish for your collection, you'll need to know where to find those tasty worms. How to get fish bait in Destiny 2: Season of The Deep Screenshot by PC Invasion Somehow, catching fish without any bait in Destiny 2 is still possible. Those little guys must be starving if they look at an empty hook and still think it's worth a nibble, but I digress. To catch the best fish to add to your aquarium in the Tower, you'll need to get only the finest chum for the end of your line. Thankfully, there are an awful lot o... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:10 PM  There's a lot of wildlife in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, beyond just the usual assortment of Bokoblins and Moblins and such. As a warrior living off the land, you naturally want to interact with as much of this wildlife as possible. Most of it can be turned into tasty ingredients for useful recipes. Here is our guide on where to find Stealthfin Trout in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Tears of the Kingdom – where to find Stealthfin Trout For most fish that encounter Link, the likely end result is placement on a skewer of some sort. These simple dishes are a great way to restore your health. You can fix them with mushrooms and other ingredients to generate additional status effects, as well. The best place to find and farm Stealthfin Trout is in the water just south of the Great Hyrule Forest. There is a large body of water to the north of Rauru Hillside. You can stand along higher points of its south shore, then jump out and gl... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:10 PM  The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has a massive open world with a seemingly endless amount of things to do in it. You can find yourself spending hours doing quests, hunting for materials, or simply exploring the world and taking in the world of Hyrule. One thing that's a big pull in Tears of the Kingdom's world is how alive it feels, with every location having a multitude of different characters, with the environments feeling lived in. One of the characters in the Gerudo Desert in Tears of the Kingdom is the character Calyban, who's eternally on the search for love. Here's our guide on where to find Calyban in Tears of the Kingdom. Where to find Calyban in Tears of the Kingdom You can find Calyban in Gerudo Town, and she can initially be found in the Gerudo Town Shelter. When you get to Gerudo Town for the first time, you're going to be greeted by a locked door at the Gerudo Town Shelter. You have to find another way in. We have a guide on getting... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:05 PM  The Legendary Hand Cannon that was featured on the cover of all the Destiny 2 Lightfall cover art (look at what the Hunter is holding) has finally entered the game in Season of the Deep. This Legendary Hand Cannon is called Epochal Integration and Bungie is giving us a free Masterworked model as an apology for not releasing it with Lightfall. Here is how to get Epochal Integration in Destiny 2. Note: If you want to know the best places to fish in Destiny 2, check out the guide I wrote. Destiny 2 Season of the Deep: How to get Epochal Integration Destiny 2 has a lot of new features with Season of the Deep (queue the fishing mini-game), but one thing you should make a priority is getting Epochal Integration. You can get a Masterworked God Roll Epochal Integration for free by completing the "Parting the Veil" quest. This quest is acquired by Nimbus in Neptune and can only be completed if you have finished the missions after Lightfall, including the R... |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:00 PM  Necromancer Games has officially launched a Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming release, Tome of Essential Horrors, a collection of more than 100 monsters tailored for use with Old-School Essentials (OSE). The campaign has already garnered significant support, with pledges reaching over $17,237 of the $3,000 goal, thanks to the contributions of 340 backers and still … |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, May 24, 2023 1:36 PM  Paizo, the company behind the beloved Pathfinder role-playing game, has revealed exciting new details about its upcoming Remaster, with a particular focus on fine-tuning character ancestries. In an update from Jason Bulmahn, Director of Game Design, he explained that the character creation process remains as simple as ABC: picking your Ancestry, Background, and Class. Ancestry, … |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, May 24, 2023 8:42 AM  In an era where digital entertainment is at the forefront, the timeless joy of family board games remains an invaluable gem. These games don't just provide amusement; they enhance connections, spark laughter, and create memories that last a lifetime. Navigating the plethora of choices to find the perfect board game for your next family game … |
WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Wednesday, May 24, 2023 9:34 AM Sony has been fairly quiet for a while now, and their last big Showcase was a couple of years ago. So, today's Playstation Showcase event is their chance to knock our socks off with heaps of cool announcements, reveals and looks at everything they have coming over the next year or two. Because it's fun to speculate and dream about what might show up, I've tossed together a very quick list of 10 predictions for the show, some far more likely than others. I can't wait to see if I get anything right, so lets just jump into it. |
WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Wednesday, May 24, 2023 8:26 AM The existence of a Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater remake was first reported on by VGC back in 2021 and the news instantly got people talking. Since then various little rumours and whispers have circulated, but they've ramped up considerably over the past few months. Now, Windows Central's Jez Corden says he's managed to "hard-confirm" that it's real and coming soon. |
Level Up Wednesday, May 24, 2023 11:25 AM For a few years now, we've heard Final Fantasy XVI is inspired by HBO's <em>Game… |