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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:45 PM
    

From action roguelites to painterly adventure games, your post-Sumer Game Fest indie livestream showcase is here with the perfect array of palate cleansers to restore your faith in the power of games by showing you cool stuff you've never seen before.

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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:28 PM
    

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the highly anticipated sequel to Final Fantasy VII Remake, rounded out Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest broadcast. At the end of the sizzlingly cinematic trailer was confirmation of the game's early 2024 release window. Right under those words was a nostalgia trip no one expected in the…

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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:51 PM
    

Today's been a good day for Final Fantasy fans. The new trailer for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was revealed during today's Summer Game Fest, finally showing us more of what Square Enix has in store for the second chapter of its re-imagining of a legendary game, and there are some bonkers curve balls.

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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:50 PM
    

Epic Games' mega-popular shooter Fortnite is just about to enter its third season of its fourth chapter and after mysterious fractures began appearing across the latest island, we finally know what's been lurking below. And it looks like there'll be dinosaurs.

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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:32 PM
    

Sony's big first-party PlayStation exclusive for 2023 finally has a release date. Insomnaic Games announced Spider-Man 2 will arrive on October 20, and revealed some new art and clues about Venom's origin in the video game's timeline, which will differ from what we know from the comics.

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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:17 PM
    

During today's Summer Game Fest kickoff showcase, Bandai Namco revealed a trailer for a game based on Dragon Ball Z creator Akira Toriyama's classic manga, Sand Land.

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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:00 PM
    

Today during Geoff Keighley's big not-E3 video game extravaganza, Summer Game Fest, we got our first real, in-depth look at Alan Wake 2, Remedy's long-awaited sequel to its moody, Pacific Northwest-set action game. And folks, it looks very, very scary!

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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:40 PM
    

Sega announced Sonic Superstars at Summer Game Fest, and with it, the company is delving back into 2D Sonic. That's good news for anyone who has been feeling nostalgic for the classics lately.

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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:40 PM
    

During Summer Game Fest, Geoff Keighley debuted a new Lies of P trailer that came with some gorgeous classical music. There was a treat in it, too: The Bloodborne-inspired Soulslike is not only coming to PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X on September 19. But you can play the action RPG right now…

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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:35 PM
    

Today at the 2023 Summer Game Fest, Capcom and Geoff Keighley pulled a fast one on me by teasing what initially seemed like new content for the recently-launched and excellent Street Fighter 6, but then Ryu, my himbo boomer boyfriend, showed up on the stream as a terrifying and sexy android and then started fighting a…

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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:31 PM
    

Nicolas Cage is coming to Behaviour Interactive's asymmetrical survival horror Dead by Daylight, the developer confirms at Summer Game Fest. The reveal comes three weeks after the publisher was pushed to reveal a teaser trailer following an inopportune leak.

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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:30 PM
    

Fans got their first sneak peek of season three of Netflix's The Witcher during the Summer Game Fest livestream. The latest chapter in the streaming adaptation of the fantasy books turned hit open-world role-playing game is shaping up to be a wild, messy ride.

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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:10 PM
    

Back in May, NetherRealm Studios revealed what's in the works for the Mortal Kombat franchise. To the surprise of many, the next game is a reboot, bearing the name Mortal Kombat 1. The reveal promised some new features for the series, but until today's gameplay reveal, little else was known.

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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 2:35 PM
    

Grand Theft Auto Online might be nearly a decade old at this point, but it's still one of the biggest games in the world. As a result, it continues to get large updates from developer Rockstar Games. In fact, its next big, free expansion—San Andreas Mercenaries—launches next week. And in the lead-up to its release,…

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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 2:10 PM
    

Here's an odd bit of port begging. Whoopi Goldberg is upset that Diablo IV has skipped Apple's Mac and has posted a video asking Blizzard to port the game over. But good news: Mac fans have already figured out a solution that might help her (and other Mac users) play Diablo IV. 

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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 2:05 PM
    

For today's edition of "Things You Might Want To Worry About," we bring you the story of a streamer who discovered his many hours of wearing a gaming audio headset has left an indent on his scalp. Subsequent discussion revealed that many other gamers have experienced the same. Go ahead and have a look at your head in…

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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:50 PM
    

It's Hell on Earth right now with orange skies looming around the East Coast, giving players a great excuse to stay indoors and try out Diablo IV. Blizzard's latest ARPG in the long-running Diablo franchise is finally here, and if you're like me, you're seeking out a class that best suits players who have never played…

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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:40 PM
    

Just days after the March 2023 Game Developer Conference came to a close, disturbing allegations started making the rounds on social media: The ultra-popular conference for game developers, held at San Francisco's Moscone Center and attended by an estimated 28,000 people, was rife with sordid tales of abuse.

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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:30 PM
    

The release of Lorcana, Disney's upcoming collectible card game, is now in jeopardy because The Upper Deck Company has issued a class action lawsuit against Lorcana publisher Ravensburger accusing one of the game's designers of intellectual property theft.

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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:01 PM
    

Asymmetrical multiplayer survival horror game Friday the 13th: The Game has been at a standstill since getting engulfed by a battle for franchise rights in 2018. It's been a slow death, but on June 8, developer Gun announced that it was finally over—the game's license expires on December 31, and on that date, F13 will…

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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 11:50 AM
    

As you journey around Diablo IV's world, quelling Lilith's Armies of Hell, you'll encounter a bevy of bosses salivating to put you into a fiery grave. However, while many bosses will stand in your way whether you like it or not, you may actually miss out on confrontations with certain monstrosities you really want to…

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Kotaku Thursday, June 8, 2023 10:55 AM
    

A Magic: The Gathering card shop has set a $1 million "bounty" on a card that's part of publisher Wizards of the Coast's The Lord of the Rings collaboration. The One Ring card, of which there is only one serialized copy, won't be released until June 23, but collectors have already determined that it is, indeed, very

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:51 PM
     Can you fix Diablo 4 error code 300202?

What is the Diablo 4 error code 300202? If you get Diablo 4 error code 300202, you are likely trying to create a new character or resume your campaign. It's incredibly annoying when you are so fractionally close to playing the online-only RPG, only to stumble at the last hurdle.

To help you understand what this Diablo 4 error code means, we're going to attempt to explain exactly what is happening when you get this prompt, what it means for you, and if there is anything in particular that you need to do to fix it and get back into Diablo 4. So if you want to get back to playing as one of the best Diablo 4 classes, here's everything you need to know about error code 300202.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:50 PM
     All Diablo 4 error codes and what they mean

What are all the Diablo 4 error codes? These numbers have a meaning to the developers, but deciphering precisely what that means for you can be tricky as the game doesn't provide any further feedback for some error codes.

While many of these indicate issues with the servers, there are at least a couple where you can do something to try and resolve it. So if you're in the same boat, struggling to play what our Diablo 4 review says is one of the best RPG games around right now, take a look at these Diablo 4 error codes and what they mean so you can figure out a solution.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:26 PM
     Fae Farm is like Stardew Valley with fairies and I can't wait

Fae Farm is one of those simulation games that feels as though it was literally made with players like me in mind. It combines my favorite mythical creatures, fairies, with my favorite style of gaming—cozy and wholesome. Phoenix Labs' Fae Farm is set to whisk us off into a fantasy world in which we befriend animals, decorate, farm, and explore. This adorable indie adventure is made even more appealing with its inclusion of multiplayer functionality, meaning that I will get to show off my mushroom-themed furniture to all of my friends.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:14 PM
     Like A Dragon Gaiden brings gaming's best dad back for more

A Like A Dragon Gaiden gives us a glimpse at Kiryu Kazuma's return. Set between the events of Yakuza 6 and seventh entry Yakuza: Like a Dragon, spin-off game Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is set to fill in the missing links of what happened to the series' main protagonist after he stepped away from the limelight, and what brought him back to action, as the Like A Dragon Gaiden release date is revealed.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:55 PM
     Is Diablo 4 down? Current server status

Are the Diablo 4 servers down? The latest iteration of Blizzard's critically acclaimed dungeon crawler is always online, which can often cause its own set of problems. Between unreliable internet connections, scheduled maintenance, and malicious attacks, it can be tough to troubleshoot exactly what's keeping you from logging in. With our help, you should be back in Sanctuary and tearing through demons in no time.

Blizzard has confirmed that a Diablo 4 offline mode won't be arriving in the ARPG any time soon – if ever. Consequently, knowing how to check the Diablo 4 server status is of vital importance if you ever find yourself unable to log in, and we recommend keeping our list of Diablo 4 error codes on hand for some quick troubleshooting whenever connectivity issues strike. Here are your next steps when Diablo 4 is down.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:18 PM
     Watch Alan Wake 2's

Alan Wake 2 is looking pretty special. I enjoyed the original tale of the troubled author, but my interest in the horror game rapidly accelerated thanks to the tie-in DLC for developer Remedy's fantastic Control. Now, we've been given a hefty look at Alan Wake 2 gameplay with a lengthy, unedited sequence.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:06 PM
     You can slay Xenos together in Space Marine 2's co-op campaign

During Summer Games Fest 2023, Space Marine 2 developers Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive revealed an unexpected trailer showing off an equally unexpected feature. Space Marine 2 will contain a co-op campaign, allowing you and two other players the chance to cleanse Xeno filth together like never before in the FPS game.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:07 PM
     Toxic Commando brings 80s horror vibes to gaming

Toxic Commando has just been revealed at Summer Game Fest, and this upcoming FPS game is one you won't want to miss. It combines elements we're all familiar with, like disgusting mutant enemies and post-apocalyptic themes, to produce a visually stunning yet thrilling experience. Toxic Commando comes as the product of a collaboration between Focus Entertainment, Saber Interactive, and the legendary John Carpenter. Yes, that John Carpenter, the filmmaker renowned for producing some of the greatest horror movies to date.


PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:50 PM
     Nic Cage wants to fuse with you in Dead By Daylight

Nic Cage is coming to Dead By Daylight - but he's also made his way to the Summer Game Fest stage to speak about his first big videogame role. The beloved actor is playing an in-game version of himself who stumbles into the horror game thinking he's on a movie set. He reveals that the decision to take up the Dead By Daylight role was an easy one, because he's such a big horror fan.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:46 PM
     A new multiplayer 2D Sonic is coming this fall

Sonic Superstars is a very different entry to the classic series than the most recent game, Sonic Frontiers. This title is bringing everyone's favorite blue hedgehog back to his roots in a 2D-style platform game. Sonic Superstars offers a vibrant take on the old side-scrolling games that made up many of our childhoods. Sonic Advance, step aside, there's a new colorful gameplay experience coming to take your crown as the ultimate Sonic game.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:43 PM
     Bloodborne inspired Lies of P has a release date, and a new demo

Inspired by the gothic world of From Software's iconic soulslike, Bloodborne, Lies of P is a magnificently macabre twist on the original Pinocchio story. We finally have a release date for the RPG game, as well as a fully-fledged Lies of P demo that you can check out right now.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:37 PM
     The Witchfire release date is set for this year, grab your shotguns

Set in a macabre, war-torn world where witches are public enemy number one, The Astronauts' Witchfire is the grimdark roguelite shooter I've been craving. Thankfully, I won't need to wait for much longer, as the Witchfire release date is set for later this year, and I am beyond excited.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:30 PM
     Ubisoft reveals new Prince of Persia platformer

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is Ubisoft's latest addition to the iconic adventure game series. Surprisingly, this new title functions as a 2.5D platformer bringing a new feel to a classic franchise. The Lost Crown is Prince of Persia's first entry in 13 years, making Ubisoft's announcement a pleasant one for fans of the action-packed games. This reveal featured an action-packed gameplay trailer showcasing some of the features we can expect to see upon the game's release, from unique character design to intense new bosses.


PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:21 PM
     Mortal Kombat 1's story and gameplay reveal is delightfully X-rated

The first Mortal Kombat 1 gameplay has been shown off at Summer Game Fest by Ed Boon, giving us our first proper look at the upcoming soft reboot of the fighting game series that aims to rewrite and change what we all know about the world's goriest games. As the Mortal Kombat 1 release date rolls in, you'll absolutely want to see it in action.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:09 PM
     Baldur's Gate 3 adds the delicious sneers of Jason Isaacs

Jason Isaacs joins Baldur's Gate 3 as a second major antagonist for Larian Studios' upcoming Dungeons and Dragons RPG game. A trailer at the the Summer Game Fest showcase unveils Isaacs, best known for his role as the malicious Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter along with playing Captain Hook in the 2003 Peter Pan movie, who will be playing Lord Enver Gortash in Baldur's Gate 3.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 1:17 PM
     Diablo 4 marketing has

An image of a Diablo 4 poster advertising the RPG game in New York has gone viral on Twitter, framed by the wildfires that are currently decimating huge parts of Canada. In response, Activision Blizzard COO and EVP of corporate affairs Lulu Cheng Meservey has joked that the company's Diablo 4 marketing has "no affiliation" with the wildfires.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 1:03 PM
     How to download Minecraft

How do you download Minecraft? If you're here, you're taking your first step in a journey that'll lead you toward one of the most beautiful and innovative games ever created. Thankfully, we're here to get you further along that path with step-by-step guidance on how to download the sandbox game, including its different versions, from every available source.

From its beautifully ethereal soundtrack to fighting off Creepers, and the therapeutic feeling of mining away underground, it's easy to see how Minecraft became one of the best PC games ever. Luckily, it's relatively simple to buy, download, and install Minecraft through Microsoft, and you can download it for free with Game Pass, and with different versions available to buy and download, it can be hard to know where to start. We cover all of that and more in the following guide to how to download Minecraft on PC.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:56 PM
     The 61 best Minecraft skins 2023 – cute and cool skins to use

Where can you find the best Minecraft skins? We've scoured the internet and tried on some of the coolest Minecraft skins out there to save you the trouble, whether you want to look like your favorite animal, superhero, or anime character.

Of course, you can always choose a default Minecraft skin. There are seven new characters to choose from as part of the Trails and Tales 1.20 update: Noor, Sunny, Ari, Zuri, Makena, Kai, and Efe. That said, if you'd rather rock a more unique and ultra-cute Minecraft skin instead, we'd recommend a custom fit. With an abundance of cool skins to choose from, however, it can be hard to find the best ones on your own, so here are some of the best skins available to download right now on NameMC.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:35 PM
     You won't be able to buy Friday the 13th next year

Friday the 13th is unfortunately shutting down all sales before the end of the year, but that isn't the end of its bad news. The horror game may also cease all function and operations after the turn of the following year, meaning that there is a limited amount of time left for you to play Friday the 13th if you have yet to experience the thrill of the slasher-styled chase Gun Media's iconic game has to offer. While the news is sad to report overall, some good has come out of it for prospective players as the developers have decided to permanently discount both the base game and its DLCs.


PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:36 PM
     The best Minecraft servers 2023

Where can you find the best Minecraft servers? We've jumped into some of the best Minecraft servers around to find the very best, friendliest, and most fun of them all. Joining any one of the varied Minecraft servers in this list will invite you into a magical world full of like-minded fans, builders, redstone masters, and survival experts. Minecraft worlds are infinite, so what better than sharing one with others?

While vanilla, single-player Minecraft is still one of the best games around right now, there's nothing better than jumping into a world with friends and creating a world together. The servers below aren't just for builders, though, as we've got worlds for TV fans, parkour experts, PVP pros, and more, so dive into the expansive world of multiplayer with these incredible Minecraft servers. Also, head to the bottom of the list if you need to know about hosting your own Minecraft server.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:35 PM
     How Diablo 4 world tiers work

Want to know how Diablo 4 world tiers work? The Diablo 4 world tiers are essentially difficulty settings - the higher the tier, the more difficult the game is. When you create a character for the first time, you also have to pick a world tier. Diablo 4 recommends veteran fans pick world tier 2, whereas newbies should stick to world tier 1 where the enemies are easier to defeat.

Playing on a higher world tier does have its advantages for playing against stronger enemies, including increased experience and additional gold for defeating monsters using Diablo 4 classes. It's important to note that the first two world tiers only apply from level 1 to 50, once you hit the Diablo 4 endgame, players can access three additional tiers upon completing specific challenges. Here's everything you need to know about Diablo 4 world tiers.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:29 PM
     How to get Diablo 4 Obols explained

How do I get Diablo 4 Murmuring Obols? During your travels in Diablo 4, you're definitely going to pick up Murmuring Obols at some point. Obols are a currency that you can trade to a Purveyor of Curiosities vendor, represented by a sack with a question mark next to stacked coins.

The Murmuring Obols are represented in the RPG game as two purple coins. They're a good way to get some legendary items. We'll help you to learn all about Diablo 4 Obols, including where you can find them, where you can spend them, and more. For extra help, be sure to check out our list of Diablo 4 classes and our best Diablo 4 builds guide.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:26 PM
     Layers of Fear should be stutter free thanks to Unreal Engine 5

The upcoming Layers of Fear remake is set to be the first third-party game to use Unreal Engine 5. Epic's newest game development engine, and its cutting edge features like Lumen and Nanite, drove last year's lauded graphical overhaul of Fortnite. Now, horror fans will be pleased to hear that Layers of Fear will enjoy these same niceties.


PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:25 PM
     Starfield release date, latest news, and gameplay

When is the Starfield release date? It was initially going to be in November 2022, but Bethesda announced a Starfield delay in March 2023, pushing the game back until September. Thankfully, we still got a pretty decent showing of the new open-world game at the Xbox and Bethesda showcase over the summer.

To put it lightly; Starfield has potential. Potential to be one of the best PC games ever. Although the finer details from the space-faring, open-world game haven't risen to the surface yet, we do know some things. We know the Starfield release date, and we've pieced together every last scrap of information from interviews, trailers, and passing comments from devs to build a picture of what we all might be playing this year. Here's everything we know about Starfield so far.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:15 PM
     All Diablo 4 Altar of Lilith locations

Where are all Diablo 4 Altar of Lilith locations? Finding these statues dedicated to the Mother of Sanctuary will reward every character on your account with permanent stat boosts. These boosts can buff one of your core stats, increase how many Murmuring Obols you can carry, or even award Paragon Points. Finding an Altar of Lilith also rewards you with Renown for the zone it's in.

These boosts might seem minor, but the sheer number of Altars of Lilith on the map - about 30 in each of Diablo 4's five zones - means that you'll receive a huge power boost if you find them all. We've traversed absolutely every corner of the Diablo 4 map to bring you every Altar of Lilith location. You need to find them if you plan to create the best build for any of the Diablo 4 classes.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:47 PM
    

For the past three months, I've been gasping to tell someone about the next game from the makers of Mutazione. I got to see a sneak peak of it back in March at GDC, but I've been sworn to secrecy ever since. But at long last, Saltsea Chronicles has made its debut at tonight's Day Of The Devs stream, and I can finally unburden myself and let out 90 days' worth of fizz pop excitement for this gorgeous new adventure game.

Set on a flooded, post-apocalyptic Earth, creative director Hannah Nicklin described it to me like this: "What if you were watching Star Trek, but you get to choose where they go, who's on the adventure and what they get to say?" It's a tantalising premise, especially when it's all packaged up in the same crisp, pastel colour palette as the perpetually stunning Mutazione. The Star Trek reference isn't just for show, either. You might only be visiting different islands rather than whole planets during the course of Saltsea Chronicles, but it does have a natty, Alexander Courage-grade theme tune that plays between its chapters. The most exciting thing about this oceanic trek, however, is its incredibly cool save system that lets you dip in and out of different story branches to explore different paths and opportunities as you see fit. Let me tell you all about it.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:31 PM
    

Do I want to play another game where someone isolates themselves in hopes of getting over their sadness? Apparently, I do, because I quite like the look of Quantic Dream's Under The Waves. We were first introduced to this underwater sci-fi adventure during Geoffcom's Opening Night Live showcase last year, and now we get to see a little bit more in the new trailer revealed during this year's Summer Game Fest. Take a look at the trailer below, but if you're afraid of the ocean then maybe give this one a miss, yeah?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:22 PM
    

Kazuma Kiryu is one of my favourite dads. From his humble beginnings as a young man hitting punks with bicycles in Yakuza 0, through his brief time leading a crime family after hitting punks with bicycles, all the way through to hitting a punk with a bicycle for the apparent final time in Yakuza 6, I've loved watching him take half of Tokyo under his wing, and loved watching him hit punks with bicycles. Seeing him back in action in a new trailer for the upcoming Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, aw, I wish Sega had let Kiryu retire. My poor dad earned it.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:21 PM
    

If you, like me, just got disconnected while spam-clicking your mouse to kill demons in Diablo 4, you're not alone. Since about 9.30pm BST, servers seem to be down in Europe, at least. Upon trying to log back in, it's currently showing a long queue time that, when it ticks down to zero minutes remaining, will show error code 300202 before closing the game entirely. Blizzard are looking into it as we speak.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:21 PM
    

Seems like there'll be plenty more bloodthirsty creatures and god-like monsters to get a'brawling with in Remnant 2 - that's the case from the looks of the new trailer revealed during this year's Summer Game Fest, at least. We've already seen a teaser of Gearbox Publishing's upcoming action-survival sequel, but this one seriously pulls out all the stops. You can cast your peepers over the new trailer below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:11 PM
    

Some time back I made fun of the preview for Immortals Of Aveum because a) it was quite a silly hands-off preview and b) Immortals Of Aveum is very clearly a game that needs to be played to properly get to grips with it. It's out on July 20th, so not too far away. Have I played it yet? No! Of course not! But we're getting closer to a hands on, and after a six-minute video of the magic FPS in action last month, tonight's Summer Game Fest threw us a big, bombastic boss fight on top of a steampunk Jaeger, or something. I dunno, it was hard to tell over the light show. Those sure are a lot of magical fireworks going off. I like it. Jangle some more keys in front of me, games man.

The video itself is, uh, well, it's not long, and it's quite choppy. While I enjoy a good setpiece, my concerns remain the same as before, i.e. the magic shooting, despite the different flavours of magic broadly corresponding to a different kind of gun, looks pretty weightless, and the enemies look bullet spongey. I do like the colours and the traversal, though.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:00 PM
    

The devs behind endless runners Alto's Adventure and Alto's Odyssey have just unveiled their next game, under new studio Land & Sea. Titled Summerhill, the game is a story-driven puzzle adventure in which you play as a shepherd and their dog. Summerhill was one of the many announcements in the Day Of The Devs showcase of this year's Summer Game Fest. Take a look at the teaser trailer below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:50 PM
    

After yet another wonky adventure into 3D land, Sonic the prickly-pig returns to his native perspective this autumn with Sonic Superstars. It's a side-on platforming adventure with 3D art, and four-player drop-in, drop-out local cooperative multiplayer too. Four! Do you even have that many siblings you need to hand controllers and play Tails so they can pretend they're helping and your mum doesn't tell you off for excluding them?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:39 PM
    

Today at the Summer Game Fest Max Payne Sam Lake from Remedy came on stage to talk a bit about the studio's second most famous son Alan Wake (2). After 13 years the sort of Twin Peaksy, sort of Stephen Kingy action adventure game is getting a much-requested sequel this October 17th, although this time it's a survival horror, and Alan is sharing screen time equally with an FBI agent co-protagonist. Lake told us a little bit more about said agent Saga Anderson, leading into a first glimpse of "raw gameplay" (as opposed to cooked?) that showed her in action. I have to say, my first impression is that Saga is a terrible FBI agent who is going to ruin the chain of evidence if this ever goes to court because this woman will not put on gloves to handle a goddamn thing.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:36 PM
    

We've been writing about Palworld for a couple of years, but soon we'll be able to play its unusual combination of Pokémon-like creature taming with machinegun combat. There's a new trailer below that reveals it'll launch in early access in January 2024.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:27 PM
    

Get ready to bam, biff, and snikt through a new form of ritual combat, as Marvel Snap's new Conquest mode will launch next Tuesday, the 13th of June. That's hot news today fresh from Geoff Keighley's Level Up Pool Party. Conquest is a single-elimination tournament challenging you to climb tiers of the competition to win prizes, including a shot at a prestigious cosmetic at the end of the season.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:13 PM
    

Professional villain Jason Isaacs will voice a character of questionable morality in Baldur's Gate 3, developers Larian announced today at Geoff Keighley's Level Up Pool Party. The English actor who played Star Trek: Discovery's Captain Lorca, Marshal Zhukov in The Death Of Stalin, and a whole load of other baddies has now lent his voice to Lord Enver Gortash, the creator of magical clockwork watchmen. Ooh it is a good voice.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:11 PM
    

Black Desert Online, that Korean MMORPG you might remember for having a really detailed character creator that everyone lost their minds over a few years ago, debuted a new trailer for its upcoming expansion Land Of The Morning Light at Summer Game Fest tonight. Said expansion, which is out on Wednesday June 14th (hey, that's soon!) is Black Desert's biggest expansion yet, taking players to a new region inspired by Korea's medieval Joseon era. Do I know anything about Black Desert? Hell no. But can I appreciate a boss fight with a many-tailed fox spirit? Hell yes. Always.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:10 PM
    

Akira Toriyama is best known for creating Dragon Ball, which I haven't read or watched, and for contributing character designs to Chrono Trigger and the Dragon Quest series, which I haven't played. He's now working with Bandai Namco on an adaptation of Sand Land however, one of his lesser-known mangas, and it's got tanks, mutants, and vast open deserts.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:52 PM
    

Futuristic dino-murder 'em up Exoprimal, in which hundreds of raptors fall on you from the sky, isn't out until July 14th. Gosh darn if that won't stop Capcom from crossing it over with Street Fighter 6, though. I mean why not? When you own a bunch of action figures you might as well bang 'em together! The teaser was revealed at Summer Game Fest tonight, which we are covering right now, and though Exoprimal is out kinda soon this collab itself isn't dropping until the vauge 'Fall 2023'.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:43 PM
    

What if fairytale puppet Pinocchio had to kill a load of people and robots? You can discover the answer for yourself today in the demo for Lies Of P, launched live during Geoff Keighley's Level Up Pool Party. The demo offers the Soulslike's first two chapters, including letting the little would-be boy cut up bosses.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:29 PM
    

So many spines will be destroyed in brutal slow-motion x-ray vision, the first trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 revealed during Geoff Keighley's Level Up Pool Party. "This trailer is literally insane," Keighley warned. Looks like Mortal Kombat to me, though I'm honestly I'm quite curious about this semi-fresh start, especially after heading that Jean-Claude Van Damme stars as the series' moviestar murderman, Johnny Cage. Have a look, though, you know, be warned: literally insane.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:29 PM
    

Path Of Exile 2 was announced back in 2019, but we haven't heard anything more about it in years other than that it was still in development. Now there's a new trailer below with a promise of more details to come on July 28th.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:29 PM
    

Grimdark FPS Witchfire got a new trailer at tonight's Summer Game Fest Showcase, which highlighted more of the game's story as opposed to more of its shootybang. We also now know it's quick-dashing into early access on September 20th this year, with the Epic Games Store first in line to host its megabytes.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:11 PM
    

Last week, Ubisoft teased they were going to unveil a new mystery game at their Ubisoft Forward conference on June 12th. Well, Geoff and his freshly pressed Summer Game Fest trainers have only gone and done it for them, and wouldn't you know it, it's a new Prince Of Persia game called The Lost Crown. Sorry, Sands Of Time Remake, you're old news now.

But even before Geoff got his pristine reveal mitts on it (probably), I went to see and play this new Prince Of Persia game over at Ubisoft Montpellier - and if the reveal trailer hasn't already convinced you this is something special, take it from me: this is rad as heck, and you can read more of my thoughts about it after its full reveal at Ubisoft Forward next Monday. Until then, though, here's everything else I can share about it right now, so ready yourselves for some cold, hard factoids. Here we go.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 1:00 PM
    

After nearly two years in open beta, Pokémon Trading Card Game Live arrives on PC in full today, replacing Pokémon Trading Card Game Online as the primo destination for all digital Poké TCG players. Alas, with Summer Game Fest happening today, none of the RPS Treehouse are going to be able to enact their plans of being the very best like no one ever was until at least early next week at this rate, but if you fancy giving it a go yourself, you'll be pleased to hear it's free-to-play and is available for both Windows and Mac devices (and iOS and Android, if you want the full list of platforms).

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:56 PM
    

Harmony: The Fall Of Reverie, Don't Nod's latest effort to make your choices really properly matter, is out now, and you can get it along with the dev's other games for a bit cheaper as they celebrate their 15th birthday. The sale is offering discounts of up to 80% on Steam until June 15th (next week). It covers all the games developed or published by Don't Nod, which naturally includes the runaway teen-girl-squad hit Life Is Strange, if you are one of the eight people who haven't played it yet, I guess.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:50 PM
    

The Razer Deathadder V3 Pro is an incredible high-end gaming mouse, but it's expensive at $150 new. That's why it's worth noting that used models are now available on Amazon for $79, nearly half-price! For that, you get a lightweight 64g mouse with a right-handed ergonomic design, 3rd-gen optical switches, HyperSpeed wireless and 90 hours of battery life - a pretty convincing spec sheet!

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:37 PM
    

The Solidigm P44 Pro is a fast, capable PCIe 4.0 drive on par with the WD SN850 and Samsung 980 Pro, but it's often substantially cheaper than either - thanks to aggressive pricing from its manufacturer, flash memory giant SK Hynix. You can now pick up a 1TB P44 Pro for just $65, an excellent deal for a PCIe 4.0 drive of this calibre, complete with TLC NAND and a DRAM cache. To get the deal price, just use code SSCT833 at Newegg.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:10 PM
    

AMD's fastest gaming processor for AM4 motherboards, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, has continued to drop in price following the release of newer-generation X3D processors. After initially retailing for £530 on its debut, prices of £300 have become commonplace - and today, we've reached a new milestone with the CPU going for just £275 at Amazon UK.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 11:52 AM
    

I'm not big into Diablo, or Diablo-likes for that matter. I've dabbled in Minecraft Dungeons but that's as close as I've flown to Diablo's hellish sun. I wasn't really going to bother with Blizzard's latest click-em-up (seriously, why is there so much mouse clicking??) but I've since joined in with the treehouse's Diablo 4 spree and turns out that maybe there is a reason for me to play Diablo after all. Her name is Lilith.

Lilith is great. She's a tall demon queen with giant horns, has a major chip on her shoulder, and she's out to destroy both Heaven and Hell. She seems like the kind of gal who would eat a bunch of babies and puppies as a snack, and I love that for her. It's great that Blizzard decided to finally bench the titular demon himself and let his terrifying niece have her moment in the spotlight instead.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 11:49 AM
    

If you ever played Counter-Strike even once, you will surely have committed the classic blunder of misclicking in the shop and buying the wrong gun. No shame in it. All you can do is laugh and try your best while armed with, ah, a pair of dual pistols? No more! The latest big update to Counter-Strike 2's invitation-only test has added the option to refund new purchases. A whole new buy menu, even, far nicer than CS:GO's rubbish wheel. Also a new map and a load of other stuff that mostly matters to jammy gits who have access.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 11:43 AM
    

Amazon Prime Day 2023 approaches, bringing with it one giant collective opportunity to snag some quality PC gaming hardware deals. When exactly? Amazon haven't announced this year's Prime Day date but my sources tell me it will, as it did last year, land in mid-July. That gives you a few weeks to get prepared, be it through planning your purchases (with some useful best hardware guides) or signing up for a Prime membership.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 11:00 AM
    

In a twist of serendipity, the Terraria board game was shown at the very same UK Games Expo that Nate himself visited! We couldn't have planned it better (and indeed, did not) which means this week on The Electronic Wireless Show podcast we talk about not just that board game, but other PC versions of board games, and vice verse, and the games we think should have tabletop versions.

Plus, this week we have once again been playing current video games, and Nate returns with an extremely silly mini-game. In the hardware section James lets us in on the unlikely second wind for VR headsets, most notably Apple's extremely stupid fake face projection thing. Please, Silicon Valley: stop.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 10:57 AM
    

It's time for the Summer Game Fest liveblog, to which you, lovely readers, are cordially invited. SGF 2023's main event begins tonight at 8pm BST / 3pm EDT / 12pm PDT, and I'll be manning the levers to bring live updates on all the game reveals, fresh looks, and trailers that this annual announce-o-rama has to offer.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 8, 2023 10:50 AM
    

Over the past seven days, the Final Fantasy VII Twitter account has been tweeting some cryptic developer comments from members of the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth team. The tweets are all in a Q&A style format, and most of the questions have been fairly innocuous things like "Will FF7 Rebirth have original music?" and "Has the battle system changed from FF7 Remake?" But the answers, at least on the English FF7 Twitter account, have been downright baffling, and have been promptly memed into oblivion. Things will happen to characters during the story, you say? No kidding!

But thanks to some clever internet sleuthing, eager Final Fantasy fans are quickly realising that there's a lot more to these comments than meets the eye. Well, at least there is in the original Japanese versions of them. The English translation team clearly didn't get the same memo...

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Twinfinite Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:27 PM
     It's time to have some fun in the upcoming Call of Duty playing field!

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     Optimus Prime is here to get you those victory royals.

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     We are venom.

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     A zombie game from the mind of John Carpenter? Sign us up!

Twinfinite Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:10 PM
     A game that's coarse, and rough, and it gets everywhere

Twinfinite Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:03 PM
     Mortal Kombat 1 wipes the slate clean, then bloodies it again.

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     All for that shiny new avatar frame.

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     Damn, right. I made it!

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     The Blue Blur is back, baby!

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     The Prince returns with both swords sharper than ever.

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     Join the witch hunt.

Twinfinite Thursday, June 8, 2023 1:00 PM
     That's So Harmony.

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     Still as moody as always.

Siliconera Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:00 PM
    

genshin impact energy drink

Zone Energy, a brand of energy drinks, will have a collaboration with Genshin Impact. You'll be able to get a set of five bottles, along with a towel. There are four variations of towels, which feature the splash arts of Genshin Impact characters. You can get towels of Yanfei, Yelan, Itto, or Kuki Shinobu. You'll be able to find them in stores in Japan from June 13, 2023. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

This Zone Energy and Genshin Impact collaboration set is only available at Aeon and MaxValu stores while supplies last. Some stores may not offer them, and Aeon stores in Okinawa will not stock them. Aside from appearing on the towels, the Genshin Impact characters will also be on the box. On the bottom of each box, it says "(Character Name) in the Zone."

You can check out the trailer for the Zone Energy and Genshin Impact collaboration here:

https://twitter.com/zone_energy_jp/status/1666610998436921346

It's unclear why Zone Energy chose to feature these four particular characters for this collaboration. While Yelan and Yanfei have jobs that might keep them up until late at night, neither Kuki Shinobu nor Itto have real work. So lore-wise, they can sleep for as much as they want whenever they want.

Genshin Impact is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. The Zone Energy and Genshin Impact collaboration drinks will appear in Aeon and MaxValu stores in Japan from June 13, 2023.

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Siliconera Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:54 PM
    

Twisted Metal TV Show

A preview of the Twisted Metal TV adaptation was shown at Summer Game Fest 2023. The preview featured a stand-off between the show's protagonist, John Doe, facing off against the franchise's iconic murder clown, Sweet Tooth. Sisqo's "Thong Song" also features heavily in the scene.

The  Twisted Metal TV series was announced back in February 2021. The show is being produced for Peacock and features Michael Jonathan Smith, Paul Wernick, and Rhett Reese as writers. Will Arnett is an executive producer for the show and will also star as the voice of Sweet Tooth. Anthony Mackie plays John Doe. It's set to release on July 27, 2023.

The show is an adaptation of Sony's long-running vehicular combat series. It began life on the PS1 in 1995, and the most recent game was the Twisted Metal PS3 game in 2012.

Here's the Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDXcGEo1TfU&ab_channel=thegameawards

Character photos also appeared online:

The Twisted Metal TV show is set to air on July 27, 2023.

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Siliconera Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:47 PM
    

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Trailer Appears at Summer Game Fest

On June 8, 2023, Square Enix announced Final Fantasy VII Rebirth news would be coming soon. It meant it too. It showed up at Summer Game Fest 2023. During the showcase, a new Final Fantasy VII Rebirth trailer appeared. This confirmed the game will appear on two discs and launch in early 2024.

Here's the new trailer for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. It features segments involving an attack initially, with the party on stretchers. It also teases new segments, showing off Elena from the Turks and a scene at Cosmo Canyon. We also see Red XIII as a playable character, and Aerith summoning Tifa to come fight when she's not in the active party of three. There's also a teaser at the end suggesting a deviation involving a certain character's fate.

This is the trailer in Japanese.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I21mOYRsqrI&ab_channel=%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A7%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A8%E3%83%8B%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9

And here it is in English.

A lot of news came up about the installment over the week. Various members of the team shared quips, which Square Enix put up on Twitter. Here's a list going over each one.

  • Day 1: A release date is being discussed.
  • Day 2: We'll see more of the world outside of Midgar.
  • Day 3: The narrative will look at each character.
  • Day 4: There will be some sort of preparations for people who didn't play part 1 of Final Fantasy VII Remake in part 2.
  • Day 5: There will be new characters joining the party.
  • Day 6: New and remastered music will appear in the second part.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will come to the PlayStation 5 in early 2024 on two discs. Final Fantasy VII Remake is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC.

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Siliconera Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:39 PM
    

Like a Dragon Gaiden Release Date

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name now has an official release date. The spin-off of the Like a Dragon (formerly Yakuza) franchise will be released on November 9, 2023. A Summer Game Fest 2023 reveal also included a new trailer

The trailer sees series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu being roped back into the Yakuza lifestyle by a mysterious figure. However, he'll be taking a new identity when he appears in this installment. Gameplay featured Kiryu facing off against hordes of enemies in the series' traditional brawling gameplay, looking a lot flashier this time. Interestingly, Kiryu is now capable of grabbing multiple enemies at once and picking up items from a distance.

Here's the newest trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If1KNLc5JhU&ab_channel=GamersPrey

A pre-order bonus for the game will feature a Legendary Fighter Pack containing Goro Majima, Taiga Saejima and Daigo Dojima from previous titles.

Like a Dragon Gaiden was previously announced in September 2022 as part of the RGG Summit. It's a spin-off of the Like a Dragon franchise that brings Kiryu back into the fold.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will release on November 9, 2023. It will release for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.

The post Like a Dragon Gaiden Gets a Release Date and New Gameplay Trailer appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:36 PM
    

FFVII Ever Crisis new trailer closed beta

A new Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis trailer appeared the the Summer Game Fest 2023. The trailer showed new and returning characters and gameplay. Additionally, pre-registration for the closed beta of the game has started. The official website for FFVII Ever Crisis was also revealed, and it includes the caption "Another Possibility for a Remake." The website new key art features protagonists Cloud Strife and Zack Fair.

The new FFVII Ever Crisis trailer focused on Sephiroth, the overarching villain of the FFVII series of games. The trailer included the sentence "We still don't know Sephiroth" as its focal point. The new footage also teased the return of Genesis Rhapsodos, another villain in the series and a central character to the narrative that first appeared in Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII.

You can take a better look at the FFVII Ever Crisis new trailer revealed at the Summer Game Fest 2023 here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOPj3ZR2RJM

The closed beta for Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis was previously announced on December 2022 alongside another a trailer.

Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will come out for Android and Apple iOS devices, and we'll see the closed beta for the game appear in Summer 2023. Pre-registrations are now open from the official website. FFVII Ever Crisis will be a free-to-play game.

The post FFVII Ever Crisis Closed Beta Pre-Registrations Open Alongside New Trailer appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:28 PM
    

Alan Wake II Gameplay Revealed at Summer Games Fest

Remedy Entertainment debuted the first Alan Wake II gameplay footage at Summer Game Fest 2023, revealing major details about the Survival Horror sequel. In the new trailer, we got our first look at the game's protagonist Saga Anderson battling supernatural entities at Cauldron Lake.

Remedy Director Sam Lake was also on hand at the event and confirmed that Alan Wake II will feature two playable characters. The perspectives between the two splits the story down the middle. Players can jump between both protagonists at key moments during the plot and choose who they want to play as.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hm0AmdB9AM&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=thegameawards

The sequel centers around FBI agent Saga Anderson, who is investigating several mysterious murders in Bright Falls. The game's campaign will lead players to the missing author Alan Wake, who is trying to escape from the nightmare world that he has become trapped in.

Alan Wake II launches on October 17, 2023.

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Siliconera Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:18 PM
    

Gortash Baldur's Gate 3

Larian Studios announced that Jason Isaacs (Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Harry Potter) will voice Lord Enver Gortash in Baldur's Gate 3. While the character had been teased on Twitter, more information appeared during the Summer Game Fest 2023 presentation. Gortash will appear as an antagonist, with more information to be revealed on June 11, 2023 at the PC Gaming Show.

You can watch the Baldur's Gate 3 Lord Enver Gortash trailer below.

[embed]https://twitter.com/baldursgate3/status/1666899388969410583[/embed]

Baldur's Gate 3 is the next installment in the Baldur's Gate series. Set after the events of the first two games, it stars an entirely new protagonist. While it does feature some reoccuring characters, such as Minsc from Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, players will accompany a new set of companions on this journey set within the Forgotten Realms.

Baldur's Gate 3 will release on August 31, 2023, and people will be able to find it on the PlayStation 5 and PC. It is available in early access on PC through Steam.

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Siliconera Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:15 PM
    

What Is the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Release Date?

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 showed up at Summer Game Fest 2023, with Insomniac offering a release date for the PS5 game. On October 20, 2023, it will appear. It also confirmed that the Venom in this game will not be Eddie Brock. However, the identity of that character wasn't noted for the event.

During the presentation, we also got an idea of how the box art will look. It will feature both Peter Parker and Miles Morales as Spider-Man. They will appear alongside each other on it.

This is the second recent reveal for the game. Sony also showed it off during the May 2023 PlayStation Showcase. That involved a look at gameplay. Kraven also showed up as a villain during it.

The Marvel's Spider-Man 2 release date is October 20, 2023. It will be available on the PlayStation 5.

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Siliconera Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:01 PM
    

Sand Land Game

A new game based on Akira Toriyama's manga series Sand Land debuted at the Summer Game Fest. The first trailer showed off melee and vehicle combat, racing, and exploring, as well as plenty of delightful Toriyama-styled machines and monsters.

Vehicles appear to play a large part in the game, as we saw mech-suits, hover cars ,and heavily-armed buggies all racing across the dunes. There also appeared to be stealth sections, during which main character Beelzebub has to sneak around armed guards and over tight ropes to avoid being seen.

You can catch the Sand Land game trailer below:

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Cu0j-qfutc[/embed]

Sunrise, Kamikaze Douga and Anima are also developing a movie adaptation of the work and dropped a trailer featuring the voice cast back in April 2023. That's in development. The movie itself will appear in August 2023.

The Sand Land game is currently without a release date, but it will launch on the PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X.

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Siliconera Thursday, June 8, 2023 4:00 PM
    

Ninjala Evangelion Event Will Appear in July

Ninjala is about to turn three, and an Evangelion event will usher in its next year. On June 24, 2023, the game will hit that hallmark. Then on July 5, 2023, the Evangelion event will begin. This is one of many anime tie-ins for the game, with Demon Slayer being among the past ones.

Exact details about what we'll see in Ninjala's Evangelion event are scarce. The teaser art shows some of the cosmetics. Some characters are wearing Shinji, Rei, and Asuka's plugsuits. There's also a Unit-01 outfit. The character wearing it is also wielding the Spear of Longinus.

As for the third anniversary events for Ninjala, a number are happening. Between June 21, 2023 and August 9, 2023, there will be a login bonus. The sale in the shop won't run as long, as it will begin June 21, 2023 and end on July 5, 2023. There will also be a battle bonus between June 21, 2023 and July 5, 2023 which will ensure we all get extra Gold Medals and Jala for playing during the celebration. Finally, there will be a 3rd Anniversary Cup tournament June 24-25, 2023.

Here's the full Developer Diary 31. At the 2:55 mark, the Ninjala Evangelion event comes up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrhbVsShzB4&ab_channel=PlayNinjala

Ninjala is available on the Nintendo Switch. Its Evangelion event takes place on July 5, 2023. The Evangelion anime is on Netflix, while the Rebuild movies are on Amazon.

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Siliconera Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:59 PM
    

Lies of P Release Date

Pinocchio-inspired Soulslike Lies of P now has a release date, along with a demo. The game will be releasing on September 19, 2023 for the PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms. A demo was also announced, and it's available now on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

The release date for Lies of P was announced as part of Summer Game Fest 2023 in a new trailer. The trailer also showed off a bunch of Pinnochio's abilities, including his ability to use an umbrella as a weapon. A showcase of environments and enemies was also shown. Pre-orders are also available now, with a Digital Deluxe Edition containing additional costumes and 72 hours of early access.

Here's that new trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJTsQeWLEYo&ab_channel=IGN

Lies of P is an action RPG that sees you playing as Pinocchio as he searches for Geppetto. The team at Neowiz had previously shown off gameplay earlier this year through IGN.

Lies of P releases on September 19, 2023 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC, and the demo is out now.

The post Lies of P Release Date Announced, Demo Out Now appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:57 PM
    

Sonic Superstars

Sonic Superstars is a new, side-scrolling Sonic the Hedgehog game, where beloved characters traverse classic-style stages and change between the original game pixel art style and a new modern 3D graphic style. The new Sonic adventure was announced during the Summer Game Fest 2023 alongside its reveal trailer, showing some gameplay and its release window. Sonic Superstars is coming out in Fall 2023 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC.

Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy Rose will be the four playable characters, and the game will include a four-player co-op multiplayer mode. The entire game will be playable solo as well as with others. Additionally, Sonic Designer Naoto Ohshima created a new villain character for the game. Players will be able to use seven new emerald powers stored with the Chaos Emeralds to complete the stages, with abilities like creating clones of yourself and climbing waterfalls.

You can take a better look at Sonic Superstars in the new reveal trailer for the Sonic the Hedgehog game here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3g-62NNoUs&ab_channel=SonictheHedgehog

 

Sonic Superstars will come out for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC on Fall 2023. More details will appear in the future.

The post Sonic Superstars Is a New 2.5D Sonic the Hedgehog Game appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:38 PM
    

Honkai: Star Rail PS4 and PS5 Release Date Revealed what is the

Back in March 2023 when HoYoVerse announced the Honkai: Star Rail release date, it also announced a PS5 port. Now, we know when they will appear thanks to the 2023 Summer Game Fest. People will get to play the RPG on consoles in Q4 2023. There was also a new trailer that appeared during the showcase.

The new trailer didn't just show existing characters and the PS5 release date for Honkai: Star Rail. It also served as a showcase for Luka. He's a new character who will be joining the game in a future update.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRojVWQBsgs&ab_channel=Honkai%3AStarRail

Meanwhile, the Honkai: Star Rail's 1.1 update just launched. When it did, new events were added to the game. We will also got the chance to potentially recruit new characters for our team. One is Silver Wolf, a Stellaron Hunter who works alongside Kafka. While she was playable in the introduction, she is a new five-star on the current banner. Other upcoming characters include the five-star healer Luocha, who showed up in Dan Heng's Xianzhou Luofu storyline, Kafka, and Blade.

A Honkai: Star Rail PS5 version will release in Q4 2023. It is available for PCs and mobile devices now alongside the 1.1 update.

The post Honkai: Star Rail PS5 Release Date Window Shared appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:31 PM
    

Street Fighter 6 Exoprimal

A Street Fighter 6 collaboration will appear in Exoprimal in Fall 2023. This was announced during the Summer Game Fest 2023 presentation via a short trailer, which featured robotic versions of both Ryu and Guile. More information will appear in the future. As a reminder, a Capcom Game Showcase will appear next week.

You can watch the Street Fighter 6 and Exoprimal collaboration trailer below.

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As mentioned previously, Ryu and Guile will appear in Exoprimal as part of the collaboration. However, they will be robotic counterparts of the iconic characters that are part of the Street Fighter 6 roster. Ryu is shown using a gun, and also unleashing his signature hadouken as he is fighting against fearsome dinosaurs and even a robot. Guile appears at the end of the trailer.

Exoprimal is a 5 vs 5 multiplayer game that will see players fighting to obtain the top score by defeating waves of dinosaurs.

Street Fighter 6 is immediately available on the PC, Playstation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. Exoprimal will come to the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam on July 14, 2023. The crossover between the two will appear in Exoprimal sometime in Fall 2023.

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Prince of Persia Lost Crown

The 2023 Summer Games Fest kicked off today with the announcement of the return of a classic series with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. The game sports a new, cartoony art style, but hearkens back to the original with a side-scrolling perspective. Story-wise, it seems to follow an elite group of warriors called the Immortals as they try to rescue the captured prince of their empire. It also showcased platforming, special attacks, a bow weapon, and boss fights against a manticore and giant serpent. Time-traveling powers and the ensuing hijinx associated with them are also present.

You can catch the trailer below:

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It is currently unknown if this game will be related to the reported Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake by Ubisoft Montreal.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown will launch on January 18, 2024 on the, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series X, and Nintendo Switch.

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Pre-orders will go live on June 16

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The trailer provides a fresh look at several legendary fighters and their narrative backgrounds

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Players will "embody Sargon, a young, gifted warrior, member of an elite group called The Immortals'' 

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