Kotaku Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:55 AM  Embracer Group, a Swedish holding company, has spent the last several years buying up some of the best known studios from Gearbox (Borderlands) to Crystal Dynamics (Tomb Raider) and willing itself into becoming one of the biggest publishers in gaming. Now, after suddenly losing out on $2 billion in funding, the… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:46 AM  Microsoft revealed some exciting new first-party games like InExile's Clockwork Revolution and Compulsion Games South of Midnight at its June 11 Xbox Showcase. But others like Fable and Avowed were first teased years ago and still don't have clear release dates. What's taking so long? |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:40 AM  When I opened Twitch the other day to watch the Ubisoft Forward presentation, I saw something new and unexpected in my list of "live channels we think you'll like." Maybe it's all that AI Seinfeld I watched once upon a time that influenced the algorithm but now, Twitch was recommending to me an artificially… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:00 AM  Bethesda is known for making some of the most ambitious and immersive open world role playing games ever. But it also has a reputation for games that struggle with long lists of bugs or performance issues at launch. Xbox Game Studios boss Matt Booty doesn't think that will be the case this time around with Starfield,… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 13, 2023 9:00 AM  If you missed the Xbox and Bethesda showcase at Summer Game Fest, you missed some cool games and a whole lot of Starfield at the end. It was the most we've seen of Bethesda's upcoming sci-fi RPG, and even as a person who doesn't usually love the studio's games, it looks pretty rad. I love me some space shit and living… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 13, 2023 8:30 AM  Sonic Superstars feels like what the Sonic series has been working toward for years but hasn't quite had the courage to do until now. The series has been leaning hard into nostalgia surrounding its speedy, 2D platforming roots with games like Sonic Mania reimagining old levels and Sonic Origins repackaging them for a… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 13, 2023 8:00 AM  Cyberpunk 2077's one and only expansion, Phantom Liberty, is coming out on September 26. If you've already beaten the original game, or have replayed it after some of the course correcting patches, you're probably set, but if you're still killing time in Night City and have yet to actually see the credits, you might… |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:54 AM  What are Payday 3 system requirements? You won't need a particularly beefy gaming PC to cause mayhem in Payday 3, as the co-op shooter will run on pretty old hardware. Continue reading Payday 3 system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best co-op games on PC, The best crime games on PC, The best FPS games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:54 AM  Want to know which Mortal Kombat 1 characters are on the roster? NetherRealm Studios is once again rebooting the timeline, only this time, we have Liu Kang as the Fire God guiding the mortals of EarthRealm instead of the Thunder God Raiden, as history repeats itself once more. However, instead of being a traditional fighter, Mortal Kombat 1 introduces assist characters called Kameos, who you can call to help get out of sticky situations. So far, we've seen fighters we'd expect as Mortal Kombat 1 characters, and no new challengers have yet been introduced to the new timeline yet. That said, even some of the fighting game's classic characters have had tweaks to their origin story, with Scorpion seemingly alive and Kitana genuinely caring for her sister Mileena. With the Mortal Kombat 1 release date coming relatively soon, we're listing all of the fighters that have been confirmed so far. Continue reading Mortal Kombat 1 characters |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:51 AM  Where are the Diablo 4 crushed beast bones? If you're asking this question, you're probably on the hunt for this resource to upgrade your healing potions. After all, to aid you in defeating the demonic hordes that threaten the peace in Sanctuary, a healing potion that helps you recover all your health is significantly better than one that only gives you some. In the early game, finding Diablo 4 crushed beast bones might be tricky, but they come in frequent supply later on. While playing it for our Diablo 4 review, we noticed that, if you're not paying attention, this can be tricky to find consistently. 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. Continue reading How to get Diablo 4 crushed beast bones MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:32 AM  What does Starfield food do? You've got to keep your energy up while you're being a big damn hero, but how do you do that in Starfield? Food, of course. One of our favorite pass times is chomping down on anything in our eye line - the fact that Starfield takes so much pride in its recreation of food is music to our ears. After the Starfield Direct, the excitement for the Starfield release date has almost reached fever-pitch, and rightly so. The space game looks to be more polished than anything else we've seen from Bethesda in the past, and with any luck, it'll be high up on the list of the best PC games come the end of the year. Continue reading Starfield food explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield companions, Starfield system requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:57 AM  What is the Baldur's Gate 3 release date? The latest installment in the classic D&D adaptation has been sitting in early access for a few years now, and at this point, you might be wondering when we can expect the full launch. Well, wonder no more, because we've compiled everything we know into one handy guide, which contains all the latest updates you need to know ahead of launch. It's been a whopping two decades since Baldur's Gate 2 was released, and we're more than ready to step back into the Forgotten Realms. Baldur's Gate 3 launched in early access back in 2020 – and with Divinity: Original Sin developer Larian Studios at the helm, it's already considered by many to be one of the best traditional RPG games around. Here's everything you need to know about the Baldur's Gate 3 release date, including its story, romance options, and launch editions. Continue reading Baldur's Gate 3 release date, trailers, gameplay, and story MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 release date, Baldur's Gate 3 races, Baldur's Gate 3 classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:33 AM  We finally got our first look at Star Wars Outlaws, the upcoming open-world game set between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, from Ubisoft. But instead of focusing on the story and mechanics, all any of us can talk about is the hot droid. While Star Wars Outlaws looks like it could very well be one of the best games of next year, the droid in a trench coat is all that matters. Continue reading The thirst is strong with Star Wars Outlaws' sexy droid MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Star Wars games, Best open-world games, Best single-player games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:47 AM  Who are the Starfield voice actors? Bethesda may be returning to the age-old tradition of silent protagonists for Starfield, but that doesn't mean this highly anticipated game won't still feature a universe chock-full of colorful characters with voices to match. Back in 2021, Todd Howard revealed that over 300 Starfield voice actors had been hired to deliver 150,000 lines of dialogue. However, the studio has been remarkably tight-lipped on exactly who we can expect to hear on the Starfield release date as we journey across the Settled Systems. Here's everything we know about Starfield's cast so far. Continue reading Starfield voice actors and cast list so far MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield companions, Starfield system requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:35 AM  What is the best gaming monitor? We've spent so long staring at top-tier displays that are eyes are practically going square, as we assess the likes of resolution, refresh rate, response time, and more. We're here to help you find the most suitable screen for your needs, with reviews on everything from 24-inch kings to ultrawide behemoths. Continue reading Best gaming monitor 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:16 AM  This Honkai Star Rail 1.2 leak provides the info you'll need to pre-farm items for its upcoming banner characters, Kafka, Blade, and Luka. Kafka and Blade are the two five-star characters who are currently causing trouble on the Xianzhou Luofu in the anime game's main story, and Luka is a whole new addition that we haven't seen before in Honkai Star Rail. If you're looking to pull for one of them -- or all three -- this info will help you get a head start on builds. Continue reading Honkai Star Rail 1.2 leak will help you pre-farm for Kafka and Blade MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Honkai Star Rail review, Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:50 AM  June 13, 2023: We checked for new Striker Odyssey codes to add to our list. 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. Continue reading Striker Odyssey codes June 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:47 AM  June 13, 2023: We checked for new Motorcycle Mayhem codes to add to our list. What are the active Motorcycle Mayhem codes? Roblox players love fast-paced, action-packed, and mildly chaotic games, and Motorcycle Mayhem ticks all those boxes. This one sees you darting in and out of the way of incoming traffic while on powerful motorcycles. Its game page describes it as the "ultimate traffic-swerving adventure." If you're just starting out, however, you'll be aiming to unlock the best bikes as quickly as possible, and one of the fastest ways to do so is by redeeming Roblox Motorcycle Mayhem codes. Luckily for you, we've added the latest ones to a regularly updated list down below, and we've also included instructions on how to redeem them to earn some free gears. While you're here, be sure to make use of our Blox Fruits codes, All Star Tower Defense codes, and Slayers Unleashed codes for more Roblox freebies. Continue reading Motorcycle Mayhem codes June 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:41 AM  Amnesia The Bunker is a grueling, methodical slog through mud, blood, and collapsing piles of splintered wood. A terrifying metaphor for the brutality of World War 1, Frictional has created one of the best Steam horror games in years, forcing you to deliberate over every decision, every resource, and every possible threat and blindspot as you painstakingly creep through its eponymous underground hellhole. It's a relentless test of every single one of your nerves - except, of course, when you clip onto a flying shovel and finish the entire game in less than 90 seconds, which one intrepid Amnesia The Bunker speedrunner has managed to do already. Continue reading You can beat Amnesia The Bunker in less than 90 seconds MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Amnesia The Bunker preview, Amnesia The Bunker release date |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:42 AM  How long is Diablo 4? Blizzard's acclaimed ARPG is returning, although this latest iteration offers a new sense of freedom with an open-world format. Consequently, you may be wondering exactly how long it'll actually take to battle your way across Sanctuary and take on Lilith. Thankfully, we've got all the answers on how long it's going to take you, from the campaign to the endgame. The length of time it takes to beat Diablo 4 is set to dwarf its predecessor by a wide margin, and we expect the total playtime to align closer to that of Diablo 2. We've plunged the depth of hell in our Diablo 4 review, so we know how long it took us, and we have solid confirmation of how long it will take from the developers themselves. Without further ado, here's how long Diablo 4 is, and how much time you can expect the RPG game to consume you on your journey to reach the Diablo 4 endgame. Continue reading How long is Diablo 4? Length and time to beat MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:39 AM  How many quests are in Diablo 4? The list of Diablo 4 quests is long. Very long, in fact. With close to 150 of them scattered around the open world of Sanctuary before you even take the second leg of the campaign into account, you'll be listening to a whole lot of distraught, disgruntled, and downtrodden NPCs thrust their worries onto your blades. And while the rewards can sometimes culminate into weapons no better than your own, the experience points are typically worth the rather relaxed objectives. So sharpen those blades and follow along. If you're getting stuck into the game's full launch, you might want to check out our primer on the Diablo 4 length - just so you know what you're getting into. Reaching the Diablo 4 max level cap isn't a quick affair, so it won't hurt to know how to budget your playtime effectively to reach the exciting Diablo 4 endgame in record time and start taking on those terrifying world bosses. And for a closer look at how the main story works, here are all the Diablo 4 acts explained as well. There's a lot to jump into. Continue reading Diablo 4 quest list – all main and side missions MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:18 AM  When is the Armored Core 6 release date? Armored Core 6 drops you amidst the Fires of Rubicon to fight dangerous extraterrestrial factions and claim the planet's natural resources. While that sounds incredibly dangerous, you get to pilot a huge mech along the way, which certainly helps your survival chances - provided you have the best customizations and battle strategies, of course. Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is an upcoming action game developed by FromSoftware. While the studio is best known for games like Dark Souls and Elden Ring, Armored Core is one of their oldest game series, dating back to 1997. Here's a first look at the robot game, including everything we know about the setting and story, and some mecha good news about the Armored Core 6 release date. Continue reading Armored Core 6 release date, trailers, gameplay, story, and more |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 9:47 AM  How do Diablo 4 skill trees work? As you begin your descent into Hell, you may want to learn more about how skill trees shape your character over the course of your playtime. To help you make the most of the skill trees in Diablo 4, it's important to get to grips with the Diablo 4 classes first. As for the skill trees themselves, Blizzard is "currently aiming for 30-40% of the nodes filled in for endgame, so that players can have very distinct, and different ways they build out their character." To help you decide on which skill branches to invest in, here's how Diablo 4 skill trees work in the dungeon-crawling RPG game. Continue reading Diablo 4 skill trees explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 9:40 AM  What are the best auto battlers? The auto chess and auto battler genre may have been a flash in the pan, but it's been a fascinating one. It all started with Dota Auto Chess, a custom game mode for Dota 2 which then spun off to do its own thing, simply called Auto Chess. Valve took notice, and decided to create the ill-fated Dota Underlords. If you're interested in auto chess games, our list of the best auto battlers available to play will steer you in the right direction. Underlords has sadly stopped receiving support since the end of 2020. However, while there aren't too many decent contenders for the crown of best auto battler, the entries on this list all do something a little different, and represent the best PC games the scene has to offer. Continue reading The best auto battlers and auto chess games 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: How to play Teamfight Tactics, Best Teamfight Tactics items, How to upgrade Teamfight Tactics champions |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:41 AM  Which is the best Mac VPN for you to use in 2023? We've tried and tested the best Mac VPNs, with providers that are optimized for macOS. Not only did we want to give you a list of services that are Mac-friendly, but we wanted to highlight how each of them meets the unique needs of different users. To make things as easy to understand as possible, we've highlighted the best features of each service (e.g. which is the fastest VPN, which is the best free VPN) and included a table so that you can compare the details of each service quickly. Continue reading Best Mac VPN 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 9:27 AM  Where are all the Diablo 4 Strongholds? Wandering aimlessly around Sanctuary, you will discover one of these bastions of evil. A fortified location housing Lilith's minions, Strongholds are one of the toughest challenges you'll face out in the open but can reward you with high-end gear if conquered. Diablo 4 introduces a new mechanic, Strongholds, which are similar to a dungeon, only housed in the overworld. There are intense groups of enemies, bosses, and missions to complete in the area, and completing a Stronghold will reward you with XP for your chosen pick of the five Diablo 4 classes, high-end gear to make the best Diablo 4 builds, and Renown, and will also transform the site into a new town hub, complete with vendors and side quests to complete. Continue reading All Diablo 4 Stronghold locations MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 9:11 AM  What is the best Diablo 4 Barbarian build? You won't be able to go far without hearing about the Whirlwind Barbarian. It's the best Diablo 4 Barbarian build right now, and there's little reason to believe it'll be trumped by another anytime soon. In fact, despite getting a timely nerf just a few days into early access, it still ended up being the setup to carry the first player to level 100 in Hardcore. While that player did lose their character a few dozen hours later, it wasn't through any fault of this exceptional D4 Barbarian build. It's still the best of the best, but even it can't save you from the woes of a shoddy internet connection. If spinning like a Beyblade isn't for you, consider rerolling with the best Diablo 4 Necromancer build, Sorcerer build, Druid build, or Rogue build instead. Be sure to check out our ultimate guides to every Diablo 4 class and the best Diablo 4 builds, too. Continue reading Best Diablo 4 Barbarian build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 8:03 AM  The Perfect Dark reboot is apparently still alive and proceeding without any "impact" from the recent troubles at Embracer Group, Crystal Dynamics confirms. Originally announced in 2020, details on Perfect Dark have been few and far between, with the last substantive update on the FPS game arriving in November 2022. A collaborative development between Crystal Dynamics and The Initiative, owing to restructuring at parent company Embracer it seemed possible that Perfect Dark may have been disrupted. The Tomb Raider studio confirms however this is not the case. Continue reading The Perfect Dark reboot is not dead, Crystal Dynamics confirms |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:39 AM  Titanfall 3 was in development for ten months at Respawn before it was morphed into Apex Legends and scrapped. That's right, we were so much closer to getting a sequel to one of the best FPS games ever made than we realize, as Titanfall 2's follow-up was well underway before the success of games like PUBG saw the team change direction. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Titanfall 2 class guide, Titanfall 2 PC port review, Titanfall 2 campaign review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:22 AM  What are Skull and Bones system requirements? You won't need a powerhouse gaming PC to set sail for the high seas with Skull and Bones, as the pirate game will run just fine with fairly old hardware. Ubisoft has specified you'll need an SSD, though. Continue reading Skull and Bones system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Skull & Bones release date, Best pirate games, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 6:59 AM  Hell Let Loose is being review bombed on Steam after the latest Devotion to Duty trailer contains a number of visual and other issues, prompting concerns about the future of the FPS game under new developer Team 17. Though recent Hell Let Loose Steam reviews previously rated the shooter as 'mostly positive,' this has now dropped to 'mixed' as the HLL community expresses dismay at the coming update's new reveal trailer. Team 17 says it will address the response to the Devotion to Duty cinematic, which features animation and graphical glitches. Continue reading Hell Let Loose is being review bombed on Steam after glitchy trailer MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Review, Carentan feels like 'Band of Brothers', Post-launch roadmap |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 13, 2023 6:54 AM  I dream of setting up a gaming PC that can match the cute and cozy aesthetics of my pink studio, and this Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 looks like just what I need. Better still, it's the perfect color inside and out. Continue reading This pink Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 is the GPU of my dreams MORE FROM PCGAMESN: RTX 4070 review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:53 AM  Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty will have multiple endings, CD Projekt Red have confirmed, but interestingly it will also add in a brand new ending for the base game, too. Game director Gabe Amatangelo recently spoke to WCCFTech about the upcoming DLC, detailing when it takes place in the Cyberpunk 2077 timeline and how it fits into the story. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:31 AM  It sounds like Xbox really wants Starfield to be as bug free as possible, as apparently every QA staff member is working on the game. This comes from Giant Bomb, who spoke with Xbox Game Studios boss Matt Booty and Xbox boss Phil Spencer. The two spoke about a range of topics to do with Xbox as a whole, but Booty notably claimed that Starfield would be the Bethesda game with the least amount of bugs the developer has ever shipped. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:01 AM  Doom collided with Guitar Hero in 2022's Metal: Hellsinger, a rhythm FPS about bursting demons in time to tunes with singers from metal bands including System Of A Down and Arch Enemy. While you don't need to like metal to enjoy the game, it does add something. So now Hellsinger offers a poppier experience with a new DLC letting you perform violence to the sounds of Gorillaz, Depeche Mode, Icona Pop, and more. Oh, and Down With The Sickness is in there too because hell, why not? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, June 13, 2023 9:45 AM  We got a proper look at Starfield (which my brain autocorrects to "Garfield" every single time I read it) on Sunday thanks to a dedicated 45 minute long presentation that showcased the game's various systems, planets and characters in granular detail. 45 minutes is a long time to devote to one video game, you could argue. Todd Howard wasn't even wearing a leather jacket, which sort of felt like seeing Scooby Doo without his dog collar. Like, I'd still know it's Scooby Doo, but it wouldn't look right, you know? Anyway, all this is to say that the presentation was long. If you're still interested in finding out what was revealed but don't have the time to watch it, however, then good news! I have created a shorter video that highlights the 12 most exciting new details Bethesda showcased as part of the Starfield direct. That's cool, isn't it? Who needs Todd Howard when you can listen to me, a tired man wearing an unironed t-shirt, telling you about the game instead. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, June 13, 2023 9:42 AM  Skull and Bones still doesn't have a release date, but Ubisoft have now announced that the game will have a closed beta in August. The developer announced the news that the much-delayed game would be receiving a beta alongside a… sea shanty, which is obviously fitting given the whole it being a pirate game thing, but is maybe the funniest way of doing such an announcement for a game that seems like it's never coming out. You can currently sign up to potentially join the closed beta on the game's website, with the test set to take place August 25-28. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, June 13, 2023 8:14 AM  Embracer Group, the corp who've spent several years buying up dozens of video game studios, today announced a financial restructuring that will involve closing studios, cancelling games, and laying off employees. They say this will leave them a "stronger, more efficient company". Their purchases include Gearbox, Crystal Dynamics, Volition, the rights to The Lord Of The Rings, and so many more. Embracer own 138 studios and have over 16,500 people working for them, and it's not clear how many will remain afterwards. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:50 AM  Capcom had a decent showing at their Showcase presentation last night, though it did also deliver the news that the mysterious Pragmata has been delayed once again. The news came in the form of a short trailer that did show off some very brief snippets of gameplay, opening up with an honestly quite fun sequence showing the young girl we've seen in previous trailers making a cute drawing apologising for the indefinite delay. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:15 AM  It's been one baffling decision after the other from Blizzard when it comes to Overwatch 2, and with its latest announcement that you'll have to pay for the PvE content it didn't cancel, you can add another one to that list. While the release date for the first batch of PvE content, titled Overwatch 2: Invasion, dropped over the weekend during the Xbox showcase, it wasn't until late last night that Blizzard shared some more specific details, most notably that you'll have to fork over $15 in order to even play it. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, June 13, 2023 5:57 AM  Starfield's PC system requirements have appeared on its Steam page, and while exploring its possibly too vast collection of planets and facial hair options probably will not have your PC sobbing stress tears, the spacefaring RPG will make some big asks. Especially where SSD space is concerned. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, June 13, 2023 5:43 AM  Things aren't going so smoothly for Microsoft, as the US' Federal Trade Commission has now asked a court to temporarily block the $70 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. As reported by Reuters, the FTC claimed that Microsoft had pointed towards closing the deal as soon as this Friday, leading the organisation to request that a federal judge block any final agreement that might take place before 11:59pm ET, June 15. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:33 AM What comes after the fall? |
Twinfinite Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:46 AM Press F to pay respects to your free PvE hopes and dreams... |
Twinfinite Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:19 AM Intergalactic style. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:01 AM Slower TTK and less AI? Count us in. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:30 AM Lots of Persona-isms in this one. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, June 13, 2023 6:30 AM I will burn my bread. |
Siliconera Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:30 AM
PQube announced the game Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! Love for These Clothes of Desire! is getting an official localization. It will be releasing the game for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. However, there's no release date yet. It only appeared on the PS4 and Switch in Japan. https://twitter.com/PQubeGames/status/1668589266400673794 Konosuba: Love for These Clothes of Desire is a visual novel spin-off of the Konosuba franchise with a focus on dressing up seven heroines, including Megumin, Aqua and Darkness. Much of the gameplay sees you managing a weekly planner for each character, guiding them to collect resources and complete quests. With the right resources, you can make even more outfits and these unlock new story segments. There will also be significant choices to make that affect the outcome of the story. Konosuba: Love for These Clothes of Desire previously released in Japan in September 2020 for PS4 and Switch. It is the first console and PC game in the series to receive an official localization in the West. However, the mobile game Fantastic Days is available globally. There is also a Konosuba tabletop role-playing game available in English. Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! Love for These Clothes of Desire! will release for PC, PS4 and Nintendo Switch. The localization currently does not have a release date. The post Konosuba: Love for These Clothes of Desire Game Launching Worldwide appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:00 AM
Square Enix continues to lead up to the launch of its next Final Fantasy installment with brief trailers. Each one is a sample of the Japanese voice acting that also offers better looks at major characters. The latest one for Final Fantasy XVI stars Dion Lesage, the Dominant of the Eikon Bahamut. Here's the full Final Fantasy XVI Dion and Bahamut video. It begins by showing him channeling the Eikon. After that, we see the character's official art and voice actor. Following that, segments from cutscenes appear showing the prince in his human form, as well as in his Bahamut one again.
Yuichi Nakamura plays Dion in FInal Fantasy XVI. He's appeared in multiple Square Enix games, as he also played Cid in Final Fantasy XIII< Cid in Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy, Canophus in Tactics Ogre: Reborn, Roland in Triangle Strategy, and Trey in Final Fantasy Type-0. In English he's voiced by Stewart Clarke, who played Ethan in Horizon Forbidden West and multiple characters in Valkyrie Elysium. We've seen quite a few of the different Dominants and their Eikons lately. Both Benedikta (and Garuda) and Hugo (and Titan) showed up in two recent reveals. Final Fantasy XVI will be available for the PlayStation 5 on June 22, 2023. There is a six-month exclusivity period. The post See Dion as Bahamut in New Final Fantasy XVI Teaser appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:30 AM
When Square Enix discussed the 6.4 update for Final Fantasy XIV, it also noted new mounts would appear. Now one of them is available. Players who head to the Mog Station store can pick up a new account-wide one. The Shadow Wolf mount is now live in Final Fantasy XIV. $24 gets people a Shadow Wolf Whistle for the mount in Final Fantasy XIV. Using it in the game summons the creature to ride. As long as you reached the point in the game where you can get and summon a Chocobo mount, you can use it. The animations for it will look different depending on whether you are riding it on the ground or while flying through the air. For example, here is how the mount looks when someone is flying while on its back. There's also a video which shows how it looks in-action. It begins by showing the Shadow Wolf running through Final Fantasy XIV. then, it pauses for a bit so someone can see it from different angles. After that, it shows the flying animations. It closes things out by showing characters from different races riding one, so people can get a better sense of scale. Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. The post Shadow Wolf Mount Arrives in Final Fantasy XIV appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:00 AM
MegaHouse revealed the appearance of the new One Piece Uta RunRunRun figure. It is part of a series that shows versions of the One Piece characters as children energetically running. Additionally, the company announced that pre-orders for the figure are now open from the Premium Bandai online store. The new figure costs 7,480 JPY (or roughly $53), and it is scheduled to release in Japan sometime in December 2023. You can take a better look at the new RunRunRun figure of Uta as a child in the gallery below. [gallery size="medium" ids="967981,967982,967983" link="file"] This is the fourth figure in the RunRunRun lineup of One Piece child figures, with the previous three being those of Monkey D. Luffy, Zoro Roronoa, and Yamato. Additionally, MegaHouse also teased a fifth figure by showing a silhouette of it alongside the new Uta figure. You can also see the new Uta figure alongside the previously revealed figures of Luffy, Zoro, and Yamato here: [gallery columns="1" size="large" ids="967984" link="file"] The One Piece Uta RunRunRun figure will launch sometime in December 2023 in Japan. It costs costs 7,480 JPY (~$53), and it is now available for pre-order from the Premium Bandai online store. A fifth figure was teased by MegaHouse, and it has yet to be revealed. The One Piece anime is streaming on Crunchyroll as new episodes air, and Viz Media handles the manga. The post One Piece RunRunRun Child Uta Figure Available to Pre-Order appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, June 13, 2023 9:30 AM
Shonen Jump, in collaboration with Marvel, announced that serialization for the new Spider-Man: Octopus Girl manga will start in the Shonen Jump+ online magazine from June 20, 2023 in Japan. Additionally, Shonen Jump also confirmed that chapters 2 and 3 will appear on July 4, 2023 and July 18, 2023 respectively as well. [Thanks, Wafflesespeon24!] The premise of this new manga involves Spider-Man villain Doctor Otto Octavius, also known as Doctor Octopus or Doc Ock for short, falling into a coma and waking up as Otoha Okutamiya, a Japanese middle school girl. The release of the new Spider-Man: Octopus Girl manga has been scheduled to coincide with the Japanese release date of the new Sony Pictures Animation movie, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, which released in North America on June 2, 2023, and will appear in Japanese theaters on June 16, 2023. In other Spider-Verse related news, Epic Games released on late May 2023 two Fortnite skins based on Spider-Man, and more specifically based on Miles Morales and Miguel O'Hara (known as Spider-Man 2099.) The Spider-Man: Octopus Girl manga starts serialization on June 20, 2023 in Japan, and will be available on the Japanese manga app Shonen Jump+. Additionally, chapters 2 and 3 will come out on July 4 and 18 respectively. The post Spider-Man: Octopus Girl Shonen Jump Manga Releases in Late June appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, June 13, 2023 9:00 AM
Square Enix has announced that a special pre-release stream for Final Fantasy XVI will premiere on June 17, 2023 at 7 pm Japan Standard Time, or 6 am ET/3 am PT. During the stream, people can expect to see a summary of the game's characters, plot, and gameplay system. The stream will be available in Japanese from the Square Enix YouTube account and Niconico channel. The Square Enix developers participating in the live stream will be Producer Naoki Yoshida, Main Director Hiroshi Takai, Creative Director and Writer Kazutoyo Maehiro, Localization Director Michael-Christopher Koji Fox, Art Director Hiroshi Minagawa, Combat Director Ryota Suzuki, Composer Masayoshi Soken, and Cinematic Manager Takeo Suzuki. Here is the YouTube version of the Final Fantasy XVI pre-release live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUuzd4SIFgE Square Enix released a Final Fantasy XVI demo on June 12, 2023 that covers the prologue of the game, and includes a special battle section as well. Additionally, the progress in the prologue section of the demo carries over to the main retail version. As the release date for the game draws closer, Square Enix has been sharing new highlight videos focused on several main characters. The latest ones feature Garuda Dominant Benedikta Harman, and Titan Dominant Hugo Kupka. Final Fantasy XVI will be come out for the PlayStation 5 on June 22, 2023. There is a six-month exclusivity period. The post Final Fantasy XVI Final Pre-Release Stream Announced appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, June 13, 2023 8:30 AM
Qingque in Honkai: Star Rail has a fairly unique play style that can be divisive. Unlike most other characters in the game, her kit requires luck in order for players to maximize her damage potential. However, with the right Light Cones and Relics, as well as strategic usage of her Technique and Skill, Qingque can be a very rewarding character to use. As mentioned earlier, there's an element of luck in Qingque's kit due to her jade tile mechanic. Every turn, she gains a tile. When she gets four of a kind, how much damage she deals with her Basic ATK increases. Her Basic ATK also becomes AoE, and will not recover any Skill Points. Her Technique lets her draw two more Tiles when battle starts, and her Skill lets her draw more. Whether you get four matching tiles or not using these methods depends on your luck. However, after using her Ultimate, she will get four matching tiles the next turn. [caption id="attachment_967927" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Here are the best Light Cones to use on Qingque in Honkai: Star Rail:
[caption id="attachment_967928" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Here are the best Relics to give Qingque in Honkai: Star Rail:As a side note, every DPS or sub-DPS character can use Space Sealing Station or Musketeer of Wild Wheat. They increase the wearer's ATK and SPD, which makes them very generically useful if you don't have good Relics in other sets. When choosing Relics for Qingque, prioritize her SPD, Crit stats, and ATK. She will basically have to be your DPS because she can hog so many of your Skill Points, so build her with that in mind.
Honkai: Star Rail is readily available on mobile devices and Windows PC. A PS5 version is in development. A copy of Qingque is available for free, and she is a permanent fixture in the gacha as a 4-star unit. The post Qingque in Honkai: Star Rail is a Tricky Unit to Play appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, June 13, 2023 8:00 AM
Himeko is one of the standard 5-star characters in Honkai: Star Rail, who can provide lots of extra damage for your party through her follow-up attacks. She is a fantastic AoE DPS or sub-DPS as well with her Ultimate. When choosing Light Cones and Relics for Himeko, you should prioritize ones that will increase her overall follow-up at tack and Ultimate damage potential. To start with, let's give a very quick rundown of Himeko's kit. There's nothing really special to say about her Normal Attack or Skill. Her Talent, Victory Rush, gets stacks every time you Break an enemy. At three stacks, it will deal a follow-up attack equal to a percentage of her ATK. Heavenly Flare, her Ultimate, deals AoE Fire DMG and recovers her Energy afterwards. Some of her Traces also increase the DMG she deals against enemies inflicted with Burn, which is an effect she can cause fairly easily between her Ultimate and her Talent. [caption id="attachment_967895" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Here are the best Light Cones to put on Himeko in Honkai: Star Rail:
[caption id="attachment_967900" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Here are the best Relics to put on Himeko in Honkai: Star Rail:When choosing Relics for Himeko, you should prioritize her Fire DMG, SPD, and Crit stats. As per usual with a DPS or sub-DPS character, Musketeer of Wild Wheat and Space Sealing Station are good until you get more specialized Relics for her.
Honkai: Star Rail is readily available on the Windows PC and mobile devices. A PS5 version is in development. Himeko is a permanent 5-star character you can pull from the gacha pool. The post Himeko in Honkai: Star Rail Is a Great Fire DPS or Sub DPS appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:43 AM  If you're a Lightning Sorcerer in Diablo 4 like me, you may have noticed something interesting. Many of your Lightning skills will produce something called Crackling Energy. Understanding what this feature is can help define a good use of your Sorcerer build, and a bad one. We're here to help explain what Crackling Energy is, and how you can best make use of it in Diablo 4. Diablo 4: Crackling Energy explained Many of your Lightning-based skills as a Sorcerer character in Diablo 4 can create and manipulate Crackling Energy. These are little orbs of Lightning energy that can spawn throughout combat, depending on how your skill tree looks. Some skills you unlock allow you to spawn more Crackling Energy, while others dictate how and when you use it. Walking over the Crackling Energy will make your character collect it. Right above your skills in your hotbar, you will see your collection, which can hold up to 12. But what do they do? Well, whenever you're ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:31 AM  Stormchaser's Aspect in Diablo 4 is essential for a Tornado Druid build, but it can be difficult to find. Storchaser's Aspect is different than other Aspects in Diablo 4 in more ways than one. Because of that, here is how to get Stormchaser's Aspect in Diablo 4. Note: A great Unique chest armor to pair with Stormchaser's Aspect is Razorplate. Learn how to get it in our guide. Diablo 4 Stormchaser's Aspect location, explained The reason Stormchaser's Aspect is so good is because it allows your Tornadoes to seek enemies. Again, only Druids can use this Aspect, but all Druids, regardless of build and playstyle, can benefit from Stormchaser's Aspect. Stormchaser's Aspect is hard to get because it isn't acquired through completing a Dungeon like other Aspects. Instead, the only way to get Stormchaser's Aspect is through RNG. Bummer, I know. It's not fair that major build-defining Aspects are ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:09 AM  Diablo 4 is great when it works, but it's no fun when you try to make progress through the Untamed Thicket quest and are met with a bug that freezes and crashes your game. There are a few solutions you can try to fix the Untamed Thicket bug in Diablo 4. Note: While trying to fix this Diablo 4 Untamed Thicket bug, check out how to find the Shockwave Aspect. Diablo 4 Untamed Thicket bug: How to fix freeze and crash on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S If, as you try to progress through the Diablo 4 Untamed Thicket quest, your game freezes and crashes, there are a few tricks you can try to get rid of the bug. First, try exiting Diablo 4 and re-entering. One cool thing about Diablo 4 is that it always autosaves when you exit, so you don't need to worry about losing your progress. Simply shut it down, boot it up again, and try progressing through the Untamed Thicket quest. If that doesn't work, try completing any side quest first. ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:04 AM  The highly-anticipated Final Fantasy 16 is close to release, and many fans are excited for the demo available. It's free for anyone, and your progress will carry over into the full release. If you aren't sure about whether or not Final Fantasy 16 will be the game for you, try out the demo first. We'll answer below how long this demo for Final Fantasy 16 is, so you can decide if it's worth your time. How long to beat the Final Fantasy 16 demo Even if you know you're going to enjoy Square Enix's latest action RPG, there aren't many reasons why you shouldn't try out the demo. You can keep your save data from this short demo, and on the flipside if it doesn't interest you, it will save you money. As I said, this demo is short, but how short? Screenshot via Square Enix The answer for how long the demo is for Final Fantasy 16 is around two hours. Although that may seem short, there is quite a bit of substance within those ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:40 AM  Are you wondering how to reach Dragon Head Island in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TOTK) with or without removing the storm? It is highly recommended that you remove the storm before traveling here because you will have a hard time seeing anything, but if you want to visit here before completing the quest that does so, we have the steps for you. However, if you've already completed the quest to remove the storm, we have the steps to get to Dragonhead Island. Related: Where to find and farm Shock Like Stones in Tears of the Kingdom How to reach Dragonhead Island in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TOTK) without removing the storm Image: PC Invasion First, you will want to travel to coordinates 0389, -1791, 2336 on Great Sky Island. Image: PC Invasion This position provides the best gliding path to reach the Joku-u shrine. Image: PC Invasion I found it easiest to leave a pin in the map to the location you want to go, as seen above. So the... |
WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Tuesday, June 13, 2023 8:30 AM The Embracer Group is a fascinating company that has rapidly come to the forefront of the gaming landscape thanks to its battleplan of buying everything that it sees. Over just the past few years the company has gobbled up Crystal Dynamics, Asmodee, the Lord of the Rings IP, Limited Run Games, Eidos Montreal and more. Under its vast umbrella and various sub-structures are 120+ studios working on a staggering amount of games, like the recent Destroy All Humans 2 remake. |
WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Tuesday, June 13, 2023 8:06 AM Yesterday Bioware announced a brand new Mass Effect statue that would be limited to just 2000 pieces. However, the statue was a little odd as it depicted the corpse of the female version of Commander Shepard floating in space, replicating the scene from the intro of Mass Effect 2. |
MonsterVine Tuesday, June 13, 2023 9:00 AM The problem with trying to make a Star Trek video game is that "video games" as a medium usually can't handle the idea that there is more to life than "shooting things in the face," so a property like Star Trek is tough to adapt since frequently the entire conflict of an episode or movie […] |