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Kotaku Wednesday, June 7, 2023 8:05 PM  For the first time in a decade, EA Sports will be releasing a college football game this season. The main reasons for that 10-year hiatus was a conflict over player payments (which weren't allowed under NCAA rules) and likenesses. Those had presumably been resolved in the lead-up to EA Sports College Football's… |
Siliconera Wednesday, June 7, 2023 9:00 PM
Bokeh Game Studios released the latest episode of its "Golden Hour" show. In this series, Founder Keiichiro Toyama talks with other Japanese developers about the development of their games. In the latest episode, the guests are Makoto Shibata and Fumihiko Yasuda of Koei Tecmo, developers behind Fatal Frame and Nioh. Their interview revealed some insights into the development of both series. One of the more interesting anecdotes from the developer interview is a reveal that, for less than a year, Makoto Shibata was the director of Nioh. Development of Nioh was a ten-year project that was struggling to gain traction, and for a brief time, Shibata was brought on board before being replaced by Fumihiko Yasuda. Shibata's vision for Nioh was vastly different from the final game. He had a slower pace in mind, inspired by Japanese period dramas, and not far from the slow pace of the Fatal Frame series. However, when Yasuda was brought into the director role, he spent four years turning it into the faster Soulslike the final game turned out to be. Elsewhere in the interview, Shibata and Toyama compared their approaches to horror in Fatal Frame and Siren respectively. The three developers also talked about how games set in Japan can have an international appeal. Here's the full interview with Shibata and Yasuda. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVt_YW6t08s Makoto Shibata is the creator of the Fatal Frame series of games, while Fumihiko Yasuda is the director of the Nioh games. Keiichiro Toyama was director on the original Silent Hill before moving to Sony where he created the Siren and Gravity Rush games. Previously, Bokeh Game Studios' Golden Hour has featured chats with Shuhei Yoshida, Hideaki Itsuno and Shinji Mikami. Bokeh Game Studio are currently working on their first game, Slitterhead.
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Siliconera Wednesday, June 7, 2023 8:00 PM
eStream will release towels that look like Spell Cards from Yu-Gi-Oh. They'll start appearing from mid-June 2023 as prizes that you can get from various Namco stores in Japan. The towels will likely be available as lottery prizes. [Thanks, PR Times!] Each towel is around 120 centimeters long and 82 centimeters wide. There are three variations. You can either get Raigeki, Monster Reborn, or Polymerization. Monster Reborn will use the Japanese card art, which features an ankh from Egyptian mythology. As for the Polymerization card, it will use the more common version of the card art rather than the alternate (passcode 27847700) one. Since they are prizes, it is unlikely that you will be able to choose which card you want. All three cards have appeared since the start of the Yu-Gi-Oh card game. Some rulesets and games ether forbid or limit Monster Reborn and Raigeki, because they have powerful effects with virtually no drawback. So even though they're familiar cards for longtime players, they're not ones that can always go into your deck. The Yu-Gi-Oh Spell Cards towels will be appear in Namco stores from mid-June 2023 as a prize. Other upcoming goods for Duel Monsters fans include a figure of Dark Magician Girl, which you can pre-order from Good Smile Company. The post Yu-Gi-Oh Towels Celebrate Retro Spell Cards appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, June 7, 2023 7:00 PM
Aniplex revealed the card art for its NieR Automata Ver1.1a booster pack in Build Divide Bright TCG. The pack will come out on September 15, 2023. You'll be able to get cards of 2B, 9S, Lily, and A2. The booster pack will also come with signatures of the anime cast. [Thanks, 4Gamer!] [gallery columns="2" ids="967025,967024" link="file"] In particular, 2B and 9S will have alternate versions of their cards. These designs will show them without their visors, allowing you to see their eyes. As for the cast signatures, you'll be able to get the ones from:
Each booster pack costs 330 JPY, and will contain 7 cards. In total, the NieR Automata Ver1.1 booster pack series has 88 cards. Aniplex will likely release more information on what cards you'll be able to get closer to the launch date. Aniplex first announced Build Divide in 2021 as a multimedia project. Aside from a TCG, it will also be an original anime. Build Divide Bright is an alternate format of Build Divide that focuses on booster packs from various anime series. Other intellectual properties that Build Divide released collaboration booster packs for in the past include Lycoris Recoil, Bocchi the Rock, and Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. The NieR Automata Ver1.1a booster packs for Build Divide will start appearing in Japan from September 15, 2023. The post Build Divide Bright Will Get NieR Automata Booster Pack appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, June 7, 2023 6:30 PM
Kojima Productions released a trailer for the upcoming Hideo Kojima documentary. Hideo Kojima – Connecting Worlds focuses on Kojima's work as he makes the transition to opening an independent studio. While the documentary previously ended up being revealed to be part of the Tribeca Festival lineup, this is the first full trailer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfjElfbj_mo The trailer shows off snippets of behind-the-scenes footage at Kojima Productions during the development of Death Stranding. We see Kojima discussing aspects of the game with his team, and even a snippet of the game crashing on him during playtesting. This footage appears alongside interviews with various people from the world of film and TV discussing Kojima's work. His Death Stranding collaborators Norman Reedus, Guillermo del Toro, and Nicolas Winding Refn all appear, alongside Mad Max director George Miller. The documentary will also feature interviews with musicians Grimes and Chvrches, along with music video director Woodkid. The Hideo Kojima documentary is set to premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 17, 2023. There will also be a Q&A with Kojima after the premiere. It will be one of several video game events at the 2023 festival, including a talk about The Expanse: A Telltale Series. Other games making an appearance at the show include Stray Gods and Goodbye Volcano High. Hideo Kojima – Connecting Worlds will debut at the Tribeca Festival on June 17, 2023. The post Hideo Kojima Documentary Trailer Released appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, June 7, 2023 6:00 PM
Octopath Traveler 2 sales passed over a million units, according to Square Enix. The news was announced on the official Twitter account. The tweet featured a commemorative illustration by artist Tatsuaki Urushihara featuring the characters Throne, Ochette, and Osvald. https://twitter.com/OCTOPATH_PR/status/1666370725199118339 The million sales figure takes into account both physical and digital sales across all platforms worldwide. The Octopath Traveler 2 sales a little slower than the first game's, which reached the million sales mark after about a month. Octopath Traveler 2 sold the same amount in just over three months. By contrast, the mobile spin-off Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent reached 3 million downloads within two days upon its initial release in Japan. However, Square Enix appeared to be pleased with Octopath Traveler 2's sales figures based on the tweet. Octopath Traveler 2 released in February 2023. It released to rave reviews, with most reviewers praising it as an improvement over its predecessor. It is the direct sequel to 2018's Octopath Traveler, the first of many games in Square Enix's HD-2D style. Since the release of Octopath Traveler, other games to use the style have included Triangle Strategy and the remake of Live a Live. An upcoming remake of Dragon Quest III will also be using the visual style. Octopath Traveler 2 is out now for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5 and PC. The post Octopath Traveler 2 Reaches One Million in Sales appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, June 7, 2023 10:58 PM  The rich and wonderful world of Diablo 4 plays hosts many intriguing characters. Each has its own tale and contribution to the lore of the huge world created by Blizzard. Our sorry fellow of this guide is called Gaspar Stilbian, a man so wracked with sadness he just wants to die. This is great news for us, as the player, as he drops some pretty great loot. When you find Gaspar Stilbian in Diablo 4, you will find he just lets you kill him and is a fantastic source of Crushed Beast Bones. Here's where to find Gaspar Stilbian, the endless bone farm. Where to find Gaspar Stilbian in Diablo 4 Screenshot by PC Invasion So you're looking to farm some Crushed Beast Bones or maybe on the lookout for the Outcast's Handwraps, he drops. This guy is considered an extremely rare elite monster, but you'll find he poses much less of a threat than almost any other enemy in the game. As he dejectedly wanders toward the player, he will make no move to attack, simply stand ther... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, June 7, 2023 10:37 PM  Compared to the Llama, the Camel is a newer edition to the ever-expanding cast of animal mobs in Minecraft. They roam desert biomes as you'd expect, and can be saddled like Horses or Llamas. They can also breed, which begs a very simple question by the rules of Minecraft breeding. Every mob needs to eat some kind of item in order to enter breeding mode and produce an offspring. So what is it for the Camels? What do Camels eat in Minecraft? The Camel Breeding Food in Minecraft Given they are a desert biome animal, there's not exactly many options for food they could possibly feed on. If you're thinking about the desert biome, it's probably the first thing that popped into your head. Yup, they eat the cactus! Which fortunately means breeding them is relatively easy. Just find the nearest cactus sticking out against the sand background, add it to your inventory, and find a pair of Camels. Screenshot by PC Invasion Holding the cactus ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, June 7, 2023 10:12 PM  The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom features numerous secrets. You might not realize you can learn a secret move that doesn't require you to hold a weapon. Here is our guide explaining how to get the Earthwake technique in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Tears of the Kingdom – how to get Earthwake technique In a lot of respects, the Yiga Clan is a bit of a joke. It returns after its debut in Breath of the Wild and hasn't shaken its comic relief aspects. However, the clan members are capable warriors when they want to be. They also have a secret skill to teach you. To get the Earthwake technique, you must pass a challenge in the Yiga Clan Hideout. That requires finding the Yiga Clan Hideout in the Gerudo Highlands. You also need the complete Yiga armor set to enter. Acquire the Yiga Clan Armor set Screenshot by PC Invasion Start by obtaining the full Yiga Clan set. The three pieces are the Yiga Armor, Yiga Tights, and Yi... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, June 7, 2023 8:36 PM  The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is merciless to the Master Sword. After being our personal pickaxe in Breath of the Wild, it immediately gets destroyed and then taken away by Zelda. Still, after the long journey to get it back restored to its original glory, is it truly restored all the way to its Breath of the Wild status, unable to break unlike other weapons? Or did Tears of the Kingdom take another approach because it hates us? Can the Master Sword break in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Is the Master Sword still unbreakable in Tears of the Kingdom? Screenshot by PC Invasion Yes, it can't break. No, it's not breakable in Tears of the Kingdom. If you try to use it during the first part of the game, you'll find it runs out of energy. Not to worry, the Master Sword is still your handy dandy pickaxe. That is to say, it will still never break like in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild prior. It still runs out of energy after a while like las... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, June 7, 2023 8:09 PM  The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom lets you make all sorts of delicious recipes, but a surprisingly small percentage of them involve traditional vegetables. Mostly, you see carrots and pumpkins. However, there's another vegetable you won't want to miss. This guide tells you where to find and farm Hearty Radish in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Tears of the Kingdom – where to find and farm Hearty Radish Hearty Radishes, like other 'hearty' ingredients in Hyrule, temporarily add hearts to your life meter when consumed. Early in the game, you may not have cleared a lot of shrines to extend your meter. You also might not have the best armor. The heart extension effect is particularly valuable during such times. Unfortunately, the Hearty Radish isn't easy to reliably access until a ways into the game. To find and farm Hearty Radishes, you must look around the more remote sky islands. Screenshot by PC Invasion ... |
WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Wednesday, June 7, 2023 6:35 PM The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has taken a beating from professional critics and gamers alike, becoming the worst reviewed game of the year. But does it deserve it? |