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Kotaku Friday, June 9, 2023 5:55 PM
    

During Insomniac Games' presentation for the upcoming PlayStation exclusive Marvel's Spider-Man 2, creative director Bryan Intihar unveiled new concept art of Peter Parker and Miles Morales battling the iconic villain, Venom. Intihar revealed that Venom's host won't be Eddie Brock, the most well-known symbiote host,…

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Kotaku Friday, June 9, 2023 5:34 PM
    

This really shouldn't be news and it certainly shouldn't be surprising to anyone, but yes, new data from Circana shows that—as we told you in 2017—women play video games. In fact, more than half of all Switch owners are women. And a very vocal bunch of idiots are reacting about as well as you'd expect to this…

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Kotaku Friday, June 9, 2023 5:00 PM
    

If you thought Control was a mindfuck, you're not ready for Alan Wake 2. Remedy says the sequel that's been 13 years in the making is the most expansive game the studio has ever done, and that's saying a lot if you consider its impressive oeuvre.

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Kotaku Friday, June 9, 2023 3:41 PM
    

If you have a Switch, chances are very good that you've seen, or even own, some sort of cat-themed peripheral. As you read this, there are paw-shaped thumbstick covers collecting dust somewhere under my bed, having slipped from my Joy-Cons god knows when. We've all fallen prey to the cozy influencers with their fairy…

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Kotaku Friday, June 9, 2023 2:55 PM
    

In early June, Korean Pokémon players made headlines after coordinating a protest against the very league they were playing in. Rather than submitting competitively viable teams, as they normally would, they gave each monster on their roster a strange skill called "Metronome," which makes a Pokémon launch a totally…

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Kotaku Friday, June 9, 2023 2:51 PM
    

Wicca Phase Springs Eternal—34-year-old songwriter Adam McIlwee, who has been setting precedents for emo music since 2005—has spent the past few years playing Red Dead Redemption 2. Well, that, and Fire Pro Wrestling World, which is "just, like, a wrestling simulator," he tells me over Zoom.

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Kotaku Friday, June 9, 2023 2:25 PM
    

While rumors that Nintendo is close to closing a deal with animation studio Illumination for a Legend of Zelda film should come as no surprise in the wake of the record-breaking success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, some fans have made it abundantly clear online that they aren't all that jazzed about this potential…

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Kotaku Friday, June 9, 2023 2:25 PM
    

I met "Rare Trash" during the middle of (yet another) late-night session of Diablo IV. The large barbarian leaped into action to help me out during a random event involving demons attacking helpless travelers. I thanked them with an emote and moved on. And then another player helped me later that night. This rogue had…

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Kotaku Friday, June 9, 2023 2:05 PM
    

After the surprising news that the next Mortal Kombat would be a reboot of sorts, bearing a 1 instead of a 12, fans have been eager to feast their eyes on what the new vision for the franchise will mean for its gameplay. Well, the first official gameplay trailer revealed during the June 8 Summer Game Fest showcase…

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Kotaku Friday, June 9, 2023 1:30 PM
    

We're still making it through 2023 and a surprising number of games have already been killed off, as devs have announced their impending deaths. Normally, we'd reserve this list for the end-of-the-year round-up, but we're ringing the death knell early because, with 15 games already lined up for public execution, we…

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Kotaku Friday, June 9, 2023 1:00 PM
    

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Kotaku Friday, June 9, 2023 11:23 AM
    

A meme that has likely felt apt the past few days if you're in New York, the "This is Fine" meme has long been a symbol of catharsis for those of us hopelessly accepting crushing realities beyond our control. And now, after paying 1,000 V-Bucks and reaching level 26 in the battle pass, it can be yours to express…

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Kotaku Friday, June 9, 2023 11:10 AM
    

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 Friday, June 9, 2023 11:10 AM
    

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 Friday, June 9, 2023 10:45 AM
    

Activision has pulled a Call of Duty skin based on the hugely-popular Nickmercs after he made an anti-LGBTQ comment on Twitter.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 4:06 PM
     Striker Odyssey codes June 2023

What are the new Striker Odyssey codes? This anime-themed, skill-based Roblox game has blown up in popularity since its launch earlier in the year. If you're looking for free spins to get ahead of the competition, we've got a list of the latest Striker Odyssey codes down below.

If you're a Striker Odyssey fan, you might also want to check out our Project Slayers codes and Blox Fruits codes. If you're looking for something with a tactical edge on Roblox, maybe our All Star Tower Defense codes are more your speed. Now, let's get you some freebies in Striker Odyssey.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 2:50 PM
     Beware, Minecraft mods come with a side of spyware

Minecraft is meant to offer us a space for relaxation and fun, an alternate world in which we can unwind after even the most difficult of days. With the sandbox game's recent big update, a ton of additional content came to make the cozy game even more so. Unfortunately, the timing could not have been worse as some of the largest modding platforms for Minecraft are facing compromised downloads infested with dangerous malware. What has always been a game many of us go to for escape has now temporarily been tarnished by malicious hackers.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 2:07 PM
     Slayers Unleashed codes June 2023

June 9, 2023: We checked for new Slayers Unleashed codes to add to our list.

What are the new Slayers Unleashed codes? Slayers Unleashed takes its inspiration from Demon Slayer, making it the go-to game on the Roblox platform for fans of the series. However, you might not be too happy with your randomly generated slayer. Lucky for you, our Slayers Unleashed codes can help you reroll many of their attributes, from their Demon Art, Slayer Mark, and more. We'll also be regularly updating this page, so you'll never miss an opportunity to grab a freebie or two.

Slayers Unleashed is one of the best Roblox games, so it should come as no surprise that there's a mountain of codes at your disposal. Aside from character customization, we've also included some drop boost codes, as well as stat resets if you'd prefer a clean slate. While you're here, you might want to grab some goodies for other games on the Roblox platform, such as Shinobi Life 2 codesAnime Adventures codesRo Ghoul codes, and more

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 2:06 PM
     Kage Tycoon codes June 2023

June 9, 2023: We checked for new Kage Tycoon codes to add to our list.

What are the active Kage Tycoon codes? A lot of the most popular Roblox games are inspired by anime, and Kage Tycoon is no different, openly inspired by Naruto. The developer, BladeMinds, has tapped into this love, and even offers loads of great in-game redemption codes to keep players coming back for more, so we wanted to find out the very latest codes.

Whether you're new to the anime-inspired game or a seasoned Kage Tycoon veteran, we'd still recommend keeping up on the latest Roblox promo codes for extra cash, XP, and even luck - lord knows we can always use some of that. We can also help you find more codes for one of the best Roblox games, and we show you how to redeem them in-game. With a new update coming to Kage Tycoon soon, Roblox developer BladeMinds has released some new codes this week to get you hyped up, so perfect your Naruto run and redeem these Kage Tycoon codes in preparation.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 2:03 PM
     All Star Tower Defense codes June 2023

June 9, 2023: We checked for new All Star Tower Defense codes to add to our list.

What are the new All Star Tower Defense codes? Developer Top Down Games has struck gold with their smash-hit game, All Star Tower Defense, blending together tower defense gameplay with characters inspired by popular Japanese anime.

The first few missions of the tower defense game may seem easy, but it doesn't take long before your units start to struggle. That's where our Roblox guide comes in, giving you the opportunity to claim free Stardust and Gems to unlock powerful units right away in the free PC game. Not only does this guide cover the code redemption process, but we're also always keeping an eye out for new ASTD codes, so keep this page bookmarked for any updates.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 1:57 PM
     Pancake Empire Tower Tycoon codes June 2023

June 9, 2023: We checked for new Pancake Empire Tycoon codes to add to our list.

What are the new Pancake Empire Tower Tycoon codes? If you're just making a start in this fantastical, strategic, and colorful Roblox tycoon game, you may be on the hunt for some freebies to expedite the growth of your pancake empire. Luckily for you, we've compiled a list of the latest rewards and the codes you'll need to redeem to earn them, and we'll keep our list updated to ensure you never miss out.

We also have lists of the new Project Mugetsu codes and Shinobi Life 2 codes, if you're a bit of a Roblox anime fan, as well as all the Punch Wall codes you could ever possibly need. Now, let's take a look at every active Pancake Empire Tower Tycoon redeem code.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 1:47 PM
     Anime Adventures codes June 2023

June 9, 2023: We checked for new Anime Adventures codes to add to our list.

Are you searching for new Anime Adventures codes? If you're just starting out trying to defend your base, you will want to summon the most powerful heroes and villains based on the most popular anime of all time, such as One Piece, My Hero Academia, and Dragon Ball, to stop the evil forces from storming your base. But, of course, some are more powerful than others, so if you want to get the most out of the game's gacha system, you'll want tons of codes.

Anime Adventures is a tower defense anime game built inside Roblox, and you can earn gems to summon units by grinding through levels and completing daily missions. Codes can help you get even more gems, which you can spend on getting the best units in the game. New codes are released with every update, so if you see the prompt for a new update, do check back to see if there are any that you've not redeemed yet. While you're here, you should know that we also keep lists of Blox Fruits codes, King Legacy codes, and All Star Tower Defense codes to get you more freebies.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 12:58 PM
     Ro Ghoul codes June 2023

June 9, 2023 We've confirmed all the listed Ro Ghoul codes still work.

Looking for the latest Roblox Ro Ghoul codes? Despite still being in beta, Ro Ghoul, inspired by Tokyo Ghoul, is one of the most popular Roblox games right now. The developer, Sushi Walrus, celebrates this regularly with some great in-game redemption codes, and we've tested all the latest ones out.

In Ro Ghoul, you take on the role of either an investigator or a ghoul as you try and defeat the other group and stay alive. The great thing about Ro Ghoul is that you can change your role each time you load into a new server to try both out. If you're after some bonus in-game currency, we've got all the latest Ro Ghoul codes you need, but if you're here, then you're a Roblox fan, so you should also take a look at the latest Roblox music codes and all the most up-to-date Roblox promo codes.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 12:49 PM
     How to get Diablo 4 crushed beast bones

How do you get Diablo 4 crushed beast bones? You're probably on the hunt because you want to upgrade your healing potions to aid you in defeating the demonic hordes that threaten the peace in Sanctuary. After all, a healing potion that helps you recover all your health is significantly better than one that only gives you some.

So if you want to find Diablo 4 crushed beast bones, you'll need to smash a few skulls. While playing it for our Diablo 4 review, we noticed that finding this resource consistently is somewhat tricky if you're not paying attention. You'll need a fair number to bolster the healing abilities of your chosen warrior among the Diablo 4 classes, or you can try the best Diablo 4 builds to function at peak effectiveness. So, without further ado, let us help you get some Diablo 4 crushed beast bones.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 12:40 PM
     Palworld system requirements

What are the Palworld system requirements? Palworld looks to be the closest thing to a Pokémon PC game that we'll ever see. Thankfully, it doesn't ask a lot from your rig, meaning everyone can find themselves a new deadly but cute pal.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 12:37 PM
     Diablo 4 Sorcerer enchantment slots explained

How do the Diablo 4 Sorcerer enchantment slots work? Having played as the sorcerer ourselves in Diablo 4, we've come to know a lot of their magical abilities. One of the best classes for ranged attacks, the sorcerer's skills are among the best for staying out of the line of fire, and enchantments are no different.

Each of the five Diablo 4 classes has their own unique twist: barbarians are great with a selection of hard-hitting melee weapons, necromancers use the Book of the Dead to raise an army of minions, and druids can shapeshift. Diablo 4 Sorcerers, meanwhile, gain enchantment slots alongside their skills, but you can't use them right away. Having spent hours upon hours in sanctuary ourselves - check out what we thought in our Diablo 4 review - we've got all the information you need on how to unlock Diablo 4 sorcerer enchantment slots, and how to use them.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 12:33 PM
     All Diablo 4 Unique items and where to find them

What are all the Unique items in Diablo 4? You can find Unique items while defeating tough monsters on the higher world tier Nightmare and Torment campaign difficulties. They are as rare as they are powerful, making them the hardest to find – and hardest to catalog – items in the game.

Luckily though, we've been able to many hours in Diablo 4's Sanctuary seeking out these hard-to-come-by items. If you're looking to take the best Diablo 4 class into the game with your Diablo 4 mount, make sure to check our extensive D4 Unique item guide before jumping in.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 12:35 PM
     Best gaming desk 2023

Having the right gaming desk is the best way to complete your setup, giving you something something sturdy and stylish to rest the best gaming keyboard and best gaming mouse on. You can find desks that are as feature-packed or simple as you want, and with so many to choose from, we've picked out some of favorite options below.

When choosing the best gaming desk, there are several things to consider. Do you want a built-in system to help you manage cables, wireless charging for your phone, or even height adjustment - which helps to take extra care of your posture when paired with the best gaming chair? It's not all about functionality, though. Some desks are stunning to look at, and have their very own RGB lights to match the same gamer aesthetic of all your other components.

Whether you're looking for a cheap gaming desk that's a step above your current model, a table with plenty of room to support the biggest and best gaming monitor setup, or maybe even an L-shaped desk to maximise your available workspace, we've got the right desk for you.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 12:25 PM
     Roblox promo codes June 2023

June 9, 2023: We updated our Roblox promo codes list to bring you the latest freebies.

Looking for all the active Roblox promo codes? There is a wide variety of promo codes from Roblox events and giveaways out there that grant you free virtual goods like hats, outfits, and more. With new Roblox codes arriving on the regular, you'll find plenty of ways to keep your avatar looking fresh - and our updated list is here to help.

Roblox promo codes won't hang around forever, however, so it's important that you redeem them before they expire. If you wish to reap their rewards, you'll first need to know how and where to redeem them, so we'll guide you through that process too. Be sure to check back here regularly, as we'll update this page whenever new Roblox promo codes release or older ones expire, saving you the trouble of searching for and checking them yourself. We also keep lists of Blox Fruits codes, Anime Adventures codes, and King Legacy codes if you're looking for game-specific freebies.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 12:18 PM
     The Razer Kitsune looks like the perfect Street Fighter 6 fight stick

As the number of Street Fighter 6 combatants grows, so too does the demand for high-performance arcade sticks. The Razer Kitsune looks just like what the fighting game community needs, complete with optical switches and beautiful designs.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 12:19 PM
     Starfield cities – all known locations

Want to know about the Starfield cities? Neon, Akila, and New Atlantis are three locations that have all been given 'location insight' developer videos. These short vignettes are light on in-game footage but do feature Starfield design director Emil Pagliarulo giving viewers some insight into each city, what the settlement's primary purpose is, along with some backstory.

Traveling to each Starfield city will introduce you to a different Starfield faction, one of the big organizations that seemingly run the RPG game. With only a few months to go until the Starfield release date, you can take a closer look at some of the major cities in the space game to see what each city offers. Here's everything we know about Starfield cities so far.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 12:10 PM
     How to drift with the Fortnite Nitro Drifter

Want to know how to drift with the Fortnite Nitro Drifter? One of the new futuristic vehicles introduced in Chapter 4 Season 2 is a variant of the regular cars seen in previous seasons, each with sleek, futuristic designs. However, unlike other sports cars, they don't have a nitrous tank to speed up at the press of a button, instead requiring you to drift to build up boost charge.

You can find the Fortnite Nitro Drifter everywhere on the Fortnite map, but the easiest place to find one in the battle royale game is on the race track north of Mega City. Once you've boarded a Nitro Drifter in Fortnite, you'll soon realize it acts like a regular car in many ways, with similar durability and maximum speed stats. However, as the car's name implies, there is a way you can drift around corners and get a boost of speed, just like the karts in Mario Kart. This is how to drift with a Nitro Drifter in Fortnite.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 12:03 PM
     Starfield traits guide

Want an early peek at the Starfield traits? Last year's Xbox and Bethesda showcase offered us a first proper look at Starfield, Bethesda's highly anticipated upcoming sci-fi RPG game. Alongside gameplay footage of space exploration and low-gravity firefights, we also got a brief glimpse at Starfield's character creator. Touted by Todd Howard as "the most flexible yet", Bethesda's latest suite of character customization tools lets you select up to three optional traits for some added flavor.

Alongside your character's background and skills, Starfield traits offer a range of unique advantages and disadvantages, depending on which ones you pick in the RPG game. Choosing optional traits not only gives you the ability to influence gameplay in a variety of ways, such as granting access to additional dialogue options and determining faction allegiances, but it also provides a degree of individuality to the character you're playing.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 12:33 PM
     Diablo 4 endgame explained

What is the Diablo 4 endgame? The D4 endgame is what you're going to be playing through once you've bested everything the ARPG has to offer; they're the highest-level activities, the toughest challenges, and are what will keep players hooked to Diablo 4 for years to come. Diablo 3's approach to endgame was admirably simple but left a lot of players wanting.

Our Diablo 4 review is in, and it looks as though those of a demon-slaying persuasion will be very pleased, but what happens once the main campaign is over? You do it again, of course! Increasing the difficulty of the world allows you to perfect your Diablo 4 classes and is the ultimate challenge for any hardcore Diablo 4 player.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 12:10 PM
     Is Diablo 4 crossplay?

Does Diablo 4 have crossplay? While running through ARPGs solo can be a rewarding experience, there's nothing like getting a band of your friends together and taking on the toughest challenges Lilith can dish out. Can you play with your PlayStation and Xbox brethren in Diablo 4, however?

We've got a crypt's worth of fresh Diablo 4 guides for the RPG game, including all the info on Diablo 4 classes and the best Diablo 4 builds. We can also explain whether you can play Diablo 4 solo and serve up some of the best Diablo 4 settings to adjust on PC. Now, let's look at how Diablo 4 crossplay works.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 11:51 AM
     League of Legends ranked changes are set to give you a promotion

League of Legends ranked changes are on the way for LoL ranked split 2 of the 2023 season. Riot's world-beating MOBA is about to deploy a rank reset for the second half of the year, and the team talks about how its season 13 changes have been going, the new Emerald rank, and why you're probably better at League of Legends than you thought.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 11:43 AM
     Where to find the Fortnite Rogue bike

Where can you find Fortnite Rogue bikes? Introduced during Chapter 4 Season 2, these supped-up versions of the dirt bikes return in Season 3. They have great traction and a boost, allowing you to speed up hills and use them as ramps to pull off sick tricks. The points don't matter a great deal, but at least you can easily travel around off-road, and no matter the road surface, you can reach similar top speeds.

In the battle royale game, you can find Fortnite dirt bikes in many places, though we recommend searching towns, gas stations, and parking spaces on the side of roads on the Fortnite map are the best places to look. The dirt bikes also have the distinct advantage of allowing you to shoot and drive simultaneously.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 11:44 AM
     Diablo 4 PvP and Fields of Hatred explained

Does Diablo 4 have PvP? If the game's player vs player scene is where you hope to thrive, you'll need a rundown of the Diablo 4 Fields of Hatred. These desolate battlefields are set to become a haven for Sanctuary's best warriors, so if you want to slay the competition - as well as Lilith's many minions - we've got some tips and tricks to help you ascend the PvP ladder.

We know that all five of the Diablo 4 classes will be viable in the Fields of Hatred but that, of course, some are probably going to be better suited than others - especially in terms of your Diablo 4 PvP team's overall composition. We've also got an expert Diablo 4 review if you're looking for extra insight.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 11:35 AM
     Genshin Impact 3.7 boss rush event is handing out Primogems

The Genshin Impact 3.7 update is bringing a new boss rush event - Feast of the Departed Warriors - that'll reward players with Primogems and other worthwhile items. It'll pit you against some of the anime game's most formidable foes and put them all inside one limited-time domain. Genshin Impact's newest challenge is one for the combat-focused players, and it'll be live from June 14 to June 26 in the second half of version 3.7.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 11:37 AM
     Diablo 4 Helltide events explained

What are Diablo 4 Helltide events? While a big part of players' experience with the game is based on leveling their characters and completing the story, we know there is a lot more to be done. The next step is to venture into the endgame portion of Diablo 4, where more difficult challenges await players who want to improve their equipment with better weapons, armor, and jewels.

While players might enjoy doing all the main quests in Diablo 4, the endgame is where you can really test your builds as well as face trickier Diablo 4 world bosses. The never-ending grinding for better equipment for the Diablo 4 classes is something seasoned players of the game know – and look for – and one of the systems you'll want to seek out are the Helltide events. We've prepared a rundown on what Helltide is and why you should participate in all the Helltide events you find.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 9, 2023 12:54 PM
    

Earlier today, Mr. Diablo at Blizzard Rod Fergusson tweeted what the most played class was in Diablo 4 so far. To my great surprise, it wasn't the Rogue, which is currently sitting at the top of our tier list. Rather, it's the Sorcerer, which currently sits at the bottom of our class rankings. Presumably, everyone loves watching ice shards and lightning bolts leave their fingertips. So, is the majority of Diablo 4's player-base wrong, or are we? Feel free to come defend your spell-slinger in the comments.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 9, 2023 12:00 PM
    

The glut of "old school" shooters has largely passed me by, not least because I can easily play Doom today if I want to. But Kvark looks to Half-Life instead of the Doomquake clone era, and is all the better for it. You're a worker/prisoner in a sinister nuclear facility deep under 1980s Czechoslovakia where things, as you might guess, have gone terribly wrong.

The satirical Soviet posters and propaganda reels are here, but used sparingly, and more convincingly than the usual "Russia, haha! Vodka! lol!" fare, and although all its parts are fairly familiar, Kvark feels distinct enough that I had a hard time actually putting it down.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 9, 2023 10:14 AM
    

Like lots of people in the RPS Treehouse right now, I've been squeezing in bits of Diablo 4 around the various Summer Game Fest streams happening this week. I'm having a decent, if mildly monotonous time so far, mostly because I haven't unlocked all my Druid's abilities just yet, but I'm keen to keep going with it, mostly because I just like turning into a bear and a wolf every three seconds to whack some evil skelly boys, innit. When I was logging off the other day, though, I had a fleeting glance at Diablo 4's shop. Not to actually buy anything, I should stress. I'm not one for cosmetics in any shape or form. But I just wanted to see what ludicrous things it was trying to sell me for real human money. And one item for sale was, of course, some fancy horse armour, and it cost six English pounds and thirty nine pence. £6.39! For a mangey rope bridle and a bone dagger on its side! (You can see it in the header image up top there). Ridiculous, I exclaimed, and promptly shut down my PC.

The next morning, I was talking about this daft bit of armour with the RPS Treehouse when Alice0 suddenly introduced me to the weird and wonderful world of cheap horse games on Steam. After all, why spend upwards of £6 on a pointless cosmetic item when you could feasibly put that money toward 6 whole horse games that have actually dozens of horses in them? So join me as we discover how many horse games you can buy on Steam for the same price as Diablo 4's horse armour.

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Siliconera Friday, June 9, 2023 3:00 PM
    

Genshin Impact 3.7 Duel Summoner's Summit header

The nebulous versions in-between major patches in Genshin Impact are always an interesting time, and 3.7 is no different. This is a time of reflection and of re-runs. It's also a chance to have fun with existing characters before we start a new adventure and meet more people. Unfortunately, despite the all-star cast in Genshin Impact's Duel: The Summoner's Summit, it falls flat in its delivery and in generating interest for Fontaine.

Let's start with a quick recap of the event's storyline. There's a TCG tournament that's taking place all around Teyvat. Though the Traveler is a bit too late to participate, they meet a bunch of familiar faces who have made it to the finals. For some reason, the tournament takes place all around the continent, so they travel from country to country alongside Charlotte. She is here to write a story for the Steambird, which is a newspaper. During this whole tournament, they discover someone stealing card backs, so they try to solve the mystery along with Kirara, a delivery girl from Inazuma. There is also a more minor subplot about the inventors of Genius Invokation TCG.

First of all, the story is very shallow. There are three different plots and none of them receive much attention. The most egregious is the inventor one, where there is barely any mention of it until the very end. The tournament taking place in different regions doesn't make sense, and it's detrimental to the overall experience. Your interactions with the characters are way too short. So for some of them, like Kaeya or Kazuha's sections, they add no value to the story. A more centralized tournament in Sumeru where all of the characters are there at the same time, much like the Irodori Festival, would have been better. For a story centered around a TCG tournament, we barely saw any games happening. So I wish we got to see the whole tournament and not just the finals in each region.

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The second thing is Charlotte. She's not very interesting. Kirara is very funny and her job as a delivery girl plays a really important part in the event's story. But Charlotte's personality is flat, and her contributions to the story are fairly minimal. Most of the time she says something, it's to comment on how many famous people the Traveler knows. When Kazuha appeared as our first Inazuman, he gave us a lot of information about Inazuma and what's going on there. Comparatively, Charlotte doesn't give us much. Now, I'm not saying I want her to give us plot-heavy exposition in a time-limited event, of course. But something more substantial about Fontaine or herself would have been nice, since she's the first (future) playable Fontaine character we're interacting with.

[caption id="attachment_967382" align="alignnone" width="1200"]Genshin Impact 3.7 Summoner's Summit Charlotte Screenshot by Siliconera[/caption]

The minigames for Duel: The Summoner's Summit in Genshin Impact were a bit more interesting. I liked Zero Hour Invokation the most. It was a good way to introduce the new cards and force players to change up their strategies. Since this is an event about the TCG, it's great that the Genius Invokation section was the strongest point. Heart of the Dice was fun, but it could have used some adjusting. Even without using the dice mechanic, it was very easy to get a high score. A Tour of Wonders and Evermotion Mechanical Painting were alright, but not exactly my cup of tea. They both felt a little bit divorced from the whole TCG theme, but then again, Heart of the Dice was too.

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Despite its promising premise, Duel: The Summoner's Summit in Genshin Impact Version 3.7 failed to live up to expectations. Compared to last year's Chasm event and similar ones such as the Irodori Festival, its lack of a centralized and cohesive story or setting held it back. The three plots (the tournament, the thieves, and the story about the inventors of Genius Invokation TCG) could all work in the same event. But without ample time and development, they ultimately felt forgettable. Hopefully, Charlotte and other Fontaine characters will get another chance to shine in the future.

Genshin Impact is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. Genshin Impact Version 3.7 will later add Alhaitham and Kazuha to the banners, and Duel! The Summoner's Summit will be available until June 12, 2023.

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Siliconera Friday, June 9, 2023 2:30 PM
    

One Piece Ace and Sanji Manga Being Localized

Viz Media announced it picked up the One Piece: Shokugeki no Sanji and One Piece: Ace's Story manga series. Both are in development. There's no exact release date for either. However, each one has a Spring 2024 release window.

First, here's the One Piece: Shokugeki no Sanji manga announcement. It is by the Food Wars creators Yuto Tsukuda and Shun Saeki. As only six chapters of it appeared, it will all be contained in a single volume. It first appeared in tanbouken format in August 2022 in Japan.

Next, here's the One Piece: Ace's Story manga announcement. Ryo Ishiyama and Dr. Stone's Boichi worked on this one. However, it is a manga adaptation of the novel One Piece Novel A. Viz already localized the two volumes of that back in 2020.

Both of these new One Piece manga will appear in Spring 2024. Viz handles localization of the series' manga, while the new episodes of the anime adaptation are streaming on Crunchyroll. Netflix is in charge of the live-action adaptation.

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Siliconera Friday, June 9, 2023 2:00 PM
    

Some NIS America Switch, PS3, PS4, and Vita Games Being Delisted

A number of NIS America Switch, PS3, PS4, and Vita games will be delisted from online storefronts starting in June 2023. The company took to Twitter to offer a list of titles leaving the eShop and PlayStation Store in North America and Europe. The company didn't offer an explanation for the games' delistings. In each case, they are games NIS America published that were made by Kadokawa. This suggests that an agreement between the two companies could have expired. The first game to be leaving is the Vita version of Demon Gaze on June 11, 2023.

Here's a list of all the NIS America Switch, PS3, PS4, and Vita games that will be delisted in 2023.

  • June 11, 2023: Demon Gaze (Vita)
  • June 15, 2023: God Wars: Future Past (PS4, Vita)
  • June 18, 2023: The Lost Child (Switch, PS4, Vita)
  • August 30, 2023: God Wars: The Complete Legend (Switch)
  • September 29, 2023: Natural Doctrine (PS3, PS4, Vita)
  • November 13, 2023: Demon Gaze II (PS4, Vita)

There's currently a Nintendo eShop sale on some NIS America games. The Lost Child, which leaves this month, is temporarily 90% off. This brings the price down to $4.99. However, Demon Gaze (Vita) and the PS4 and Vita versions of God Wars are not on sale right now.

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Siliconera Friday, June 9, 2023 1:30 PM
    

Square Enix Selling $2,100 Kingdom Hearts Chair

Square Enix announced it is getting into Kingdom Hearts furniture starting with a chair. A Chesterfield sofa based on the series is now available on the Square Enix e-Store in Japan. It will cost 297,000円, which is roughly $2,130. It is expected to ship on October 28, 2023, alongside a matching rug and pillow.

This Kingdom Hearts chair is make of black fake leather. It is 675mm (26.5in) tall and 1,050mm (41in) wide. It is made by Okawa Furniture. The series Mickey Mouse ears, heart, and crown icons are stitched into it. Its arms also have the same icons embossed into the fake leather. There is also a metal plate on the bottom of the left arm that says Kingdom Hearts. Back around the 2022 Tokyo Game Show, KH13 pointed out this same Chesterfield sofa appeared.

Here's a closer look at it:

As for the Kingdom Hearts rug and pillow, they feature similar motifs. Each one features the iconography like the crown, heart, keyblade, and Mickey Mouse ears. Both are also black. Each one will cost 11,000円 (~$79). They're also each made of polyester. The pillow also has the phrase "may your heart be your guiding key" on the front and the game's logo on the back.

Here's a closer look at them:
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The Kingdom Hearts Chesterfield sofa, rug, and pillow will appear in Japan on October 28, 2023. Past merchandise tied to the series involved jewelry like rings.

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Siliconera Friday, June 9, 2023 1:00 PM
    

Final Fantasy XVI Art Book and Postcard Book Headed to Japan

Square Enix announced that both a Final Fantasy XVI art book and postcard book are on the way. The book of postcards will appear first on July 21, 2023. The Art of Final Fantasy XVI will follow on August 22, 2023. Only the Japanese e-Store is showing listings for them at the moment. There's no worldwide release confirmed yet.

The Final Fantasy XVI Postcard Book will cost 1,500円 (~$11). It will feature B6-sized cards. There will be 33 inside of it. All of the designs will feature major characters and Eikons. The cover shows Clive as a teenager alongside his brother Joshua.
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The Art of Final Fantasy XVI will be an A4 size art book. The description doesn't go over how many pages long it will be. It will feature art that inspired and is based on the game. The cover also features Clive sitting beside Jill.
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Square Enix is working on a third Final Fantasy XVI book. There will be an Ultimania entry as well. That won't arrive in Japan until September 2023.

Final Fantasy XVI will come to the PS5 on June 22, 2023. There will be a six-month exclusivity period. The Final Fantasy XVI postcard book will appear in Japan on July 21, 2023, followed by an art book on August 22, 2023. Worldwide releases haven't been set yet for either.

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Siliconera Friday, June 9, 2023 12:30 PM
    

Shigura Kira Getting a Sugary Starburst Battlesuit in Honkai Impact 3rd

When the 6.7 update arrives for Honkai Impact 3rd, Shigure Kira will get her own battlesuit called Sugary Starburst. To help prepare, HoYoVerse released a new behind-the-scenes video showcasing the playable character. It features the development team discussing her design, as well as showing off some gameplay footage.

Shigure Kira is a Schicksal Valkyrie in Snow Wolf Squad who wanted to become an idol, but failed those tests and passed the Valkyrie one. She's also close to Durandal and appeared in the game and manga. Most recently, she appeared in Salt Snow Holy City and met Susannah and Seele.

However, as noted in the video by a developer, she's a terrible singer. One person in it said, "Someone even planned to make her singing voice into an acoustic weapon." This concept is meant to come through in her design. The Sugary Starburst battlesuit has idol elements to it as a result, like a "modern style cut." She also wears a lot of accessories, and her scarf has musical imagery on it. Instead of fighting with her voice, as in the concept, she uses guns.

Here's the full Honkai Impact 3rd Shigure Kira Sugary Starburst battlesuit preview video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WroyftLoVIo&ab_channel=HonkaiImpact3rd

Honkai Impact 3rd is available for the PC and mobile devices, and the Sugary Starburst battlesuit will be playable in 6.7.

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Siliconera Friday, June 9, 2023 12:00 PM
    

FFXVI Teaser Shows Cid Using Ramuh's Power

Leading up to the launch of the latest Final Fantasy, Square Enix is sharing brief clips of major characters. The latest FFXVI teaser stars Cidolfus "Cid" Telamon and Ramuh. Cid is the Dominant of Ramuh, and he's also not aligned with any particular nation. Instead, he's living in the deadlands with a group of people forging their own path.

Here's the FFXVI video showcasing Cid and Ramuh's power. It begins with Ramuh himself, then the 2D artwork of Cid. From there, we see snippets of him in the game, including when he's channeling Ramuh's power without completely turning into the Eikon.

As this is from the Japanese FFXVI account, Cid's Japanese voice actor is featured. He's voiced by Hiroshi Shirokuma. He appeared as Aucerius in Star Ocean: The Divine Force, Karl in Resident Evil Village, and Cervantes in Soul Calibur IV.

In English he's played by Ralph Ineson, who also appeared in Diablo IV as Lorath, Harry Potter as Amycus Carrow, and Willow as Commander Ballantine.

Final Fantasy XVI will come to the PS5 on June 22, 2023. There will be a six-month exclusivity arrangement in effect for it. Past teasers looked at characters like Jill and Clive.

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Siliconera Friday, June 9, 2023 11:30 AM
    

Halo Master Chief Nendoroid Can Have Kitty Ears

Pre-orders are now open for the Halo Infinite Master Chief Nendoroid figures ahead of its 2024 debut. There are two styles based on the prototype we saw in February 2023. The standard one is available through Good Smile Company direct. The Stealth Ops variant is an Xbox Gear Shop exclusive. The standard one is ¥8,400/$60.99. The Stealth Ops one is $79.99. Both options include Purrfect Audio Accessories that let someone give Master Chief cat ears. They'll show up in Japan in March 2024 and worldwide in Q1 2024.

First here's how the standard version of the Master Chief Nendoroid looks. There are no extra face plates for it, due to the character wearing a helmet. However, you get the cat ears, an energy sword, and an MA40 Assault Rifle for him to wield.
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The Stealth Ops version of the figure comes a few extra items. In addition to the cat ears, energy sword, and MA40 for Master Chief, you also get a Grapple Shot and a special base.
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The Halo Infinite standard and stealth Master Chief Nendoroid figures will appear in March 2024 in Japan and Q1 2024 worldwide. Good Smile Company Online Shop pre-orders ar eopen until July 27, 2023. Halo Infinite itself is available on the Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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Siliconera Friday, June 9, 2023 11:00 AM
    

Final Fantasy XVI Merchandise Includes Keychains and a Shirt Shiva

The Japanese Square Enix e-Store started taking pre-orders for Final Fantasy XVI merchandise. The initial run includes a number of items both inspired by the different regions in the game and certain Eikons. For example, there are laser-engraved crystal displays showing Eikons. Clear files show different characters. There are also Final Fantasy XVI keychains and a long-sleeved shirt on the way. All items are set to debut in Japan on July 8, 2023. These aren't showing up in the worldwide storefront yet, but such products often do after a brief delay.

First, there are two kinds of laser-etched glass displays. Each one costs 4,950円 (~$36). One features Phoenix and Ifrit, who appear in the Yoshitaka Amano key art. The other features Shiva.
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With the clear files, there are eight different types. Each one is 660円 (~$5). Each one features a Dominant on one side and their corresponding Eikon on the other. So the options are Clive and Ifrit, Joshua and Phoenix, Jill and Shiva, Cid and Ramuh, Benedikta and Garuda, Hugo and Titan, Dion and Bahamut, and Barnabas and Odin.

The long-sleeved Final Fantasy XVI shirt is based on Ifrit. It costs 5,500円 (~$40) and available in sizes medium, large, and XL. It is a cotton shirt that has Ifrit on the front and the words "fate is written in fire" on the right sleeve.
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Finally, there are two kinds of Final Fantasy XVI keychains. One is a collection that features national emblem. People can get a box of five that includes each design for 8250円 (~$60) or a single, random one for 1650円 (~$12). They represent the Dhalmekian Republic, Empire of Sanbreque, Iron Kingdom, Rosaria, and Waloed Kingdom. Those are all made of metal. However, there is also a fake leather Phoenix one with a feather on one side and the game's logo on the other. That costs 1,980円 (~$14).
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Final Fantasy XVI will come to the PS5 on June 22, 2023.

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Siliconera Friday, June 9, 2023 10:30 AM
    

Tekken 8 Network Test

Bandai Namco announced a closed network test for Tekken 8. This will consist of two sessions. The first session, exclusive to the PS5, will take place between July 21-24, 2023. The second session is for the PS5, PC and Xbox Series X and will take place from July 28, 2023. The announcement trailer also confirmed that Claudio Serafino will be returning for Tekken 8.


The closed network test will allow players to experience the new gameplay of Tekken 8. In addition, it will allow Bandai Namco to test the servers before launch. The test will contain all 16 announced characters and five stages. However In addition to data collected during the test itself, Bandai Namco will be sending a survey out to all participants.

Registration is open now, and will remain so until June 28, 2023. Participation in the event will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Bandai Namco steadily released information on Tekken 8 over the past few months. Currently, 16 characters have been confirmed for the launch roster. This will include the return of Jun Kazama, whose last canon appearance was in Tekken 2. Other confirmed characters include:

Tekken 8 will release for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC at an unknown date. Registration for the Closed Network Test is open now.

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Siliconera Friday, June 9, 2023 10:00 AM
    

Final Fantasy XVI Ultimania

Square Enix revealed that the Final Fantasy XVI Ultimania guide book is now available to pre-order from the Japanese Square Enix online eStore. The guide book costs 2,970 JPY (or roughly $21), and it will release on September 7, 2023. The book will also appear in Japanese bookstores on the same date. There's no worldwide release date yet.

The Ultimania series of Final Fantasy guide books are an in-depth collection of useful guides and detailed information about each entry in the series. The Final Fantasy XVI Ultimania guide book will include plenty of guides to solve all main story missions, side-quests, and all manner of side content, as well as crucial and exclusive information about the characters, lore, and world of Valisthea.

Ahead of launch, Square Enix released all sorts of information on the game, such as some of the Eikons and locations that will appear in the game.

Final Fantasy XVI will be available for the PlayStation 5 on June 22, 2023. The game will be exclusive to the Sony console for a six-month exclusivity period, after which there are plans to port the game to PC. The FFXVI Ultimania guide book costs 2,970 JPY (~$21), and it is now available for pre-order from the Japanese Square Enix online eStore.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, June 9, 2023 5:50 PM
     Totk Snowquill Armor Shopping In Rito VillageThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom features a Hyrule that's even more expansive than the version encountered in Breath of the Wild. However, many of the overworld locations are familiar. They include towering mountains where the cold gets to you in a hurry if you don't have something warm to wear. Here is our guide telling you where to find Cold Resistance armor in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Tears of the Kingdom – where to find cold resistance armor From very nearly the start of the game, you will sometimes encounter cold regions that inflict damage if you stay within them for long. Early on, you can counter this effect by cooking yourself dishes using Spicy Pepper as an ingredient. Cook five of them at once and produce Spicy Sauteed Peppers that offer more than 12 minutes of Cold Resistance. However, there's a better way to meet your long-term needs. You can find armor with Cold Resistance baked right into it. To find Cold...

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, June 9, 2023 5:05 PM
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, June 9, 2023 4:57 PM
     Totk Spirit Temple Entrance Link At Steps CloseupIn The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you will visit a number of temples as you gather your strength. The last one you will likely encounter is the Spirit Temple, and your time there will be brief. Here is our guide telling you where to find the Spirit Temple entrance in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Tears of the Kingdom – where to find Spirit Temple entrance Very late in the game's campaign, you will finally clear the last of the four temples. That's when the plot throws a wrench in the works. It turns out there is a fifth sage and, by extension, a fifth temple. You will go a long way toward reaching the temple as you figure out where to find the fifth sage. To find the Spirit Temple entrance, you must explore the Depths. You can actually access the temple well before the plot expects you to enter it, which is what I did because I was searching for Bargainer Statues. There's no reason not to do the same thing yourself, if yo...

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, June 9, 2023 6:00 PM
     The Pokémon Company has officially launched Pokémon Trading Card Game Live worldwide, offering players across the globe an exciting new way to engage in the beloved trading card game. With this launch, Pokémon enthusiasts also get to experience the all-new expansion pack, Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved. Following the game's exit from its global beta phase, …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, June 9, 2023 5:00 PM
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Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, June 9, 2023 4:00 PM
     Renegade Game Studios has announced that it is expanding its licensing relationship with global play leader Hasbro to reintroduce the popular tabletop game Heroscape. The move comes in response to overwhelming fan support for the game's revival. Heroscape was initially proposed for relaunch in October 2022 via Hasbro Pulse's crowdfunding platform, HasLab, by Avalon Hill. …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, June 9, 2023 3:00 PM
     Stockholm-based Ion Game Design has recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for two history-based tabletop games, "Third Crusade" and "Kartini – From Darkness to Light". The campaign has already surpassed its initial goal of $10,778, reaching $15,253 with 194 backers and 16 days still to go. "Third Crusade" is a strategic battle game set in the …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, June 9, 2023 2:00 PM
     Draco Studios, the largest indie publishing company in Mexico for tabletop games and 3D printing, has announced Dragonbond Quest. This cooperative quest-style card game is brought to you by the minds behind Heroes of Terrinoth and Warhammer Quest: The Adventure Card Game, brothers Adam and Brady Sadler. Set in the breath-taking world of Valerna from …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, June 9, 2023 1:00 PM
     An innovative Kickstarter campaign promising to revitalize the world of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) is currently live, offering backers a year of immersive adventures. Known as "Quest Chests," these are system-agnostic TTRPG modules packed with physical props, puzzles, narrated voiceovers, music, and much more. With $19,811 pledged out of its $10,000 goal, the campaign is …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, June 9, 2023 12:00 PM
     Ares Games has announced the opening of pre-orders for the eagerly anticipated expansion to their best-selling and award-winning War of the Ring – The Card Game, titled "Against the Shadow." This expansion will allow players to venture alone or together into the epic world of the War of the Ring, offering an exhilarating, fresh twist …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, June 9, 2023 11:00 AM
     AV Studio Games has launched the second wave of its innovative Nano9Games series on Kickstarter, and it has already exceeded its goal, reaching $23,190 with the support of 362 backers with 21 days remaining. This ambitious new series introduces three new games, with each game incorporating just 9 cards, 9 dice, and 9 cubes. The …

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, June 9, 2023 5:40 PM
    

According to Lake, players will be able to switch between Saga and Alan throughout the game

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The trailers were accidentally published on the company's Instagram account

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Level Up Friday, June 9, 2023 1:24 PM
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Level Up Friday, June 9, 2023 12:20 PM
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