Kotaku Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:50 AM  A popular Twitch streamer and YouTuber has opened up about her decision to refrain from publishing lewd content on platforms like Fansly and OnlyFans, citing mental health and relationship stability as the reasons. |
Kotaku Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:09 AM  Kai Cenat briefly went live on Twitch late on August 10 to address the gaming giveaway turned flash mob he hosted in New York City a week earlier that drew massive crowds and eventually the police, resulting in multiple injuries. "I'm beyond disappointed in anybody who became disruptive that day," he told viewers. "I… |
Kotaku Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:57 AM  Three years on, players are still finding new ways to maximize Bell-making in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. A recent Reddit post revealed a get-rich-quick scheme using donation boxes. |
Kotaku Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:25 AM  Baldur's Gate 3 has surpassed The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as the highest-ratest game of 2023 on Metacritic. As of this writing, Larian Studios' Dungeons & Dragons fantasy RPG is sitting at a 97 on the review aggregate site, edging it out by one point over Tears of the Kingdom's 96. While this will likely… |
Kotaku Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:35 AM  Can you imagine Luke Skywalker singing? Probably not. But just recently, Star Trek let Spock, Kirk, and even some Klingons sing and dance. And it didn't happen in a weird dream or some obscure book for super nerds, but in an episode of the franchise's current flagship series. Again, can you imagine Lucasfilm letting… |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:51 AM  Is Overwatch 2 Steam Deck compatible? Overwatch 2 feels like a natural fit for the Steam Deck, given how easy the FPS game is to run on less-powerful hardware. Now, with Blizzard's hero shooter finally coming to Steam, it should be easier than ever to play on the go. The Overwatch 2 system requirements state you'll need 50GB of storage space, before you can start escorting the payload. Pick up one of the best microSD cards for Steam Deck, so you can be prepared, especially if you're still rocking the 64GB model of the PC gaming handheld. Continue reading Is Overwatch 2 Steam Deck compatible? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:46 AM  When is the Phantom Liberty release date? The upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 expansion, dubbed a "spy-thriller" by developer CD Projekt Red, promises to drop you in a brand-new part of Night City. As V, a Cyberpunk for hire, we'll be spying around and fighting military forces along with our new buddy, FIA Agent Solomon Reed, played by Idris Elba. We first saw the expansion during The Game Awards 2022, but there's still so much we don't know about this upcoming RPG game expansion. Judging by CD Projekt Red's past games, there's a good chance Phantom Liberty will redeem Cyberpunk 2077 after its rather shaky start, with the potential for the game to end up on our best PC games list by the end of the year. Here's everything we know about Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty so far. Continue reading Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty release date, trailer, and story MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cyberpunk 2077 review, Best Cyberpunk 2077 mods, Buy Cyberpunk 2077 |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:38 AM  How do you help Pandirna in Baldur's Gate 3? You will come across a locked storehouse as you explore Emerald Grove. Inside are all sorts of nicknacks, but also a Tiefling named Pandirna. Unfortunately for her, she seems to be in quite a predicament: she can't use her legs. After drinking a potion to become stronger, she seems to be paralyzed from the waist down. This is just one of many puzzles and riddles that, according to our Baldur's Gate 3 review, make this RPG "beautifully complex." Luckily, you can help Pandirna in Baldur's Gate 3 by using one of your many spells. If your main character's selection of spells can't help her, then one of your many potential BG3 companions, the Half-Elf Cleric Shadowheart, can help her out instead. Continue reading How to help Pandirna in Baldur's Gate 3 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 quests, Baldur's Gate 3 review in progress, Baldur's Gate 3 class |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:25 AM  Where are the Baldur's Gate 3 Underdark entrances? At some point in your adventure, you can either venture on a less-than-ideal path above the surface or discover a way through a series of tunnels deep underground. The Underdark is a notoriously dangerous place, but sooner or later, you'll need to traverse deep below the surface. Some Underdark entrances in Baldur's Gate 3 could require specific BG3 spells. We loved exploring many places for our Baldur's Gate 3 review, and the Underdark is probably one of the most memorable locations in the game. So, no matter which of the many BG3 classes are in your party, there's always a way to reveal a path to this area and we're here to explain how. Continue reading Where to find the Baldur's Gate 3 Underdark entrances MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 quests, Baldur's Gate 3 review in progress, Baldur's Gate 3 class |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:10 AM  The Corsair K70 Max comes from a respected lineage of gaming keyboards, bringing the creditable product line to a deserved apex. It's a real enthusiast's keyboard, emphasizing customizability above all else. While I'd love to end my Corsair K70 Max review there, the glut of bells and whistles it boasts might be surplus to requirements for many ordinary gamers. Continue reading Corsair K70 Max review MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Corsair HS70 headset review, Corsair K70 RGB Mk2 review, Best gaming keyboard |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:00 AM  New Escape Simulator DLC brings Portal to the quirky puzzle game in September as a free add-on via Steam. This Valve-approved Portal update gives you the chance to put your hands on all manner of Aperture Science technology in Escape Simulator. The first-person escape room sim is a great way to test your skills either solo or in co-op with friends, and now you'll be able to take a trip to one of the most iconic puzzle houses of all time. Continue reading Escape Simulator gets free Portal DLC, approved by Valve MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best puzzle games, Best co-op games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:49 AM  Who is Baldur's Gate 3 Laezel? Every adventuring party needs a Fighter, and in Baldur's Gate 3, Laezel fills that role quite well. Those familiar with the series' lore will know that the Githyanki are incredible fighters, and BG3 Laezel is no different. With the right build, she'll make mincemeat of your foes while keeping your squishier party members safe. To see whether or not your own character synergizes with this powerful ally, our coverage of all the classes in Baldur's Gate 3 is a must-read, along with a complete understanding of the in-game skills and feats. Don't forget to check out our Baldur's Gate 3 review to learn more about the game's like. With all that knowledge under your belt, you'll be set for adventure with a balanced party in Faerun. Continue reading Baldur's Gate 3 Laezel companion guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 quests, Baldur's Gate 3 review in progress, Baldur's Gate 3 class |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:40 AM  Who is Wyll in Baldur's Gate 3? We've got answers. More so than Sorcerers and Wizards, the Warlock class is a bit complicated. BG3 Wyll is no different, as he, too, has a demonic patron that he draws his power from. For Wyll, a fiery Fiend makes him a powerful ally. Wyll fits into just about any party makeup in Baldur's Gate 3 and is one of those companions who, according to our Baldur's Gate 3 review, makes part of a thoroughly memorable experience. Other handy guides that'll give you an edge in the dangerous land of Faerun include our skills overview and in-depth look at all the BG 3 classes in the game. Continue reading Baldur's Gate 3 Wyll companion guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 quests, Baldur's Gate 3 review in progress, Baldur's Gate 3 class |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:31 AM  Cities Skylines 2 traffic flow management is going to be pretty tricky to manage. We've seen already how the Colossal Order city-building game is introducing new road tools, services, and even natural disasters. But with the Cities Skylines 2 release date on its way, and all of us eager to see everything else that CS2 will deliver, it looks like directing cars, buses, and bikes around town is going to take a lot more focus. Cities Skylines 2 just hit rush hour. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cities Skylines 2 release date, Cities Skylines 2 system requirements, Cities Skylines 2 maps |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:25 AM  When is the next Escape from Tarkov server wipe? We all know that the main aim in Escape from Tarkov isn't to rack up a high body count - it's the loot. The glorious mountains of weapons and equipment you can stockpile after several months' worth of grinding. The only issue, then, is when the Tarkov servers get wiped and you have to start again, but when do these wipes occur, and is there one planned soon? The tense FPS game is all about getting in and out as efficiently as you can, as staying alive also means that you keep whatever swag you managed to pilfer during your time in the world. Increasing the quality of your gear means you're much more likely to stay alive during your next run, and the run after that, and so on. Every once in a while, though, the servers undergo a complete wipe, putting all players back to square, and level, one, but when is the next Escape from Tarkov server wipe? Continue reading When is the next Escape from Tarkov server wipe? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Escape from Tarkov system requirements, Escape From Tarkov Steam, Best battle royale games |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:05 AM  One of my favorite things about Baldur's Gate 3 is how much it harkens back to Dragon Age: Origins, one of the best PC games ever made. Whether you're infatuated with Astarion, or have fallen in love with Baldur's Gate 3's fantasy aesthetic, Dragon Age is a must play ahead of Dreadwolf - and it's available for cheap in this new Steam sale. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best RPG games, The best DnD games , Dragon Age 4 release date |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:30 AM  What are the best beginner tips for Dark and Darker? After numerous well-received playtests, Dark and Darker was set to dominate the hardcore, high-fantasy extraction genre it was pioneering until some legal trouble forced it off Steam. Developer Ironmace was keen to get the game back into players' hands, surprising its clamoring community with a sudden early access release on August 7, along with a new distribution partner. Dark and Darker provides a slower, challenging multiplayer experience that many have latched onto for its glorious highs and crushing lows. While the Dark and Darker release date might seem far away, at least we have the early access build to play. So, aside from checking whether you've got the right system requirements to run the multiplayer game, what are the best things a beginner can do to get started in Dark and Darker? Continue reading Dark and Darker guide, tips, and tricks MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dark and Darker release date, Dark and Darker system requirements, Dark and Darker classes guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:54 AM  As the Dark and Dark early access launch continues, Ironmace has confirmed already that the RPG game will feature microtransactions, and that it is deploying a range of fixes to help with stuttering issues. Now the developer says it is introducing a controversial feature found in other seasonal games such as Diablo 4, Rust, and Escape from Tarkov, as it also works towards the full Dark and Darker release date. If you've spent a while building and refining your Dark and Darker character, they might not be around forever. Continue reading Dark and Darker will make you start from scratch every few months MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dark and Darker release date, Dark and Darker system requirements, Dark and Darker classes guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:05 AM  Want to know how to find your belongings in Baldur's Gate 3? This may be a confusing question if you've not encountered the event where your stuff disappears, but as you progress through this massive RPG world, you'll encounter a few Tiefling children waiting to pick your pockets. If you fall for their traps, you'll notice that some of your stuff is gone. This is just one of those moments that, as mentioned in our Baldur's Gate 3 review, makes the experience all that more memorable. Luckily, there is a way you can find your belongings, but Baldur's Gate 3 doesn't make getting them back easy. You'll need access to different proficiencies that certain Baldur's Gate 3 classes excel at, as well as certain BG3 spells to cast in order to regain your items. Continue reading How to find your belongings in Baldur's Gate 3 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 quests, Baldur's Gate 3 review in progress, Baldur's Gate 3 class |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:03 AM  Lords of the Fallen is a strange one. It hacked its way onto the scene with medieval fanfare back in 2014, and the court of public memory has not been especially kind to it. The critical consensus is that it fell short of true greatness, yet it sustains a modest reputation as one of the first authentic soulslikes. It's this enduring legacy that Hexworks is looking to consummate with its upcoming reboot, but the landscape of the genre in 2023 is worlds away from 2014. Simply being like Dark Souls isn't enough anymore, and as I head into PCGamesN's Lords of the Fallen preview, I'm all too aware that this reboot has a lot to prove. Continue reading Lords of the Fallen is Dark Souls 4.5 for horror fans |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:33 AM  Escape From Tarkov patch notes 0.13.5 are here, giving us an in-depth look at what to expect in the latest Tarkov wipe for the high-stakes multiplayer survival game. With the arrival of a new boss, the expansion of the Streets of Tarkov map, and lots of new weapons and equipment to be scavenged, Escape From Tarkov 13.5 has a lot to dig into. Continue reading Escape From Tarkov 13.5 patch notes add new boss for latest wipe MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Escape from Tarkov system requirements, Escape From Tarkov Steam, Best battle royale games |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:32 AM  What are the Overwatch 2 system requirements? Blizzard's hero shooter is remarkably easy to run, so don't worry if you're looking to try it out with an aging PC. Even so, we're here to help you figure out if your system is up to the task of playing Overwatch 2. Continue reading Overwatch 2 system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 7:28 AM  In the 30 years since Doom first blasted its way onto our PCs, it's been ported to just about every piece of gaming hardware you can imagine. And while playing what remains of the best FPS games to exist on your PC seems like the obvious choice, you can now play the entirety of Doom within a keycap instead. Continue reading Doom now runs on a keycap powered by a modded Raspberry Pi MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best old games, Best FPS games, Best zombie games |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 6:54 AM  The GTA Online weekly update for August 10-17 has arrived, and it's good news for those of us who have felt a little underwhelmed in recent weeks. The latest update for the multiplayer game side of Grand Theft Auto 5 packs in an expensive attack helicopter for those of you who've been saving up for something nice. There's also a new adversary mode, Assault on Cayo Perico, and some free rewards alongside the usual discounts and bonuses as we await the GTA 6 release date - read on for the full details. Continue reading GTA Online weekly update adds attack helicopter and new game mode MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best GTA 5 RP servers, GTA 6 release date speculation, GTA 5 system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 6:54 AM  If there's one thing that's lacking about Baldur's Gate 3 it's the game's upscaling options, limited to just Nvidia DLSS 2 and AMD FSR 1. Larian Studios has promised to upgrade Baldur's Gate 3 with the much improved AMD FSR 2.0 in the near future, but someone has already managed to get the technology into the game. Better still, the mod is available to download and use right now. Continue reading Baldur's Gate 3 mod replaces Nvidia DLSS with AMD FSR 2 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 6:52 AM  The new FIFA 23 patch updates the in-game model for Morocco defender Nouhaïla Benzina with a hijab, marking the first time that the Islamic headscarf has ever been included in the football game series. It comes following Benzina's performance during the Women's World Cup, where the international star has been playing while wearing the hijab, including during a recent match against France. Now, her appearance has been updated in FIFA 23 itself. Continue reading FIFA 23 updates player model to add a hijab MORE FROM PCGAMESN: FIFA 23 career mode guide, FIFA 23 ratings, FIFA 23 Icons |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 6:49 AM  How long is Atlas Fallen? Since the first trailer for Atlas Fallen debuted at Gamescom 2022, fans have been curious to see whether or not the new action RPG from Deck13 Interactive is worth picking up. One of the deciding factors for many is the game's length. How long Atlas Fallen is will naturally depend on a number of factors, such as how much time you invest in completing sidequests as well as your own skill when it comes to combat. Speaking of which, the game's difficulty is another aspect to consider. Whether you play on Unnamed's Story (Easy), Gauntlet Bearer (Normal), or Thelos' Scourge (Hard), this will greatly increase or decrease your time spent in Atlas Fallen. Ahead of the release date, here's everything you need to know about how long it takes to beat Atlas Fallen, including how long it takes to achieve 100% completion. Continue reading How long is Atlas Fallen? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best RPG games, The best action-adventure games |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 6:25 AM  Looking for the Owlbear Cub in Baldur's Gate 3? For those unfamiliar with the lore of Faerun, few wild creatures strike as much fear into adventurers as an Owlbear. Half owl and half bear, it has ferocious claws that deal massive damage and the ursine robustness that make it difficult to kill. Luckily, the Owlbear you can get as a camp companion is a cub and not quite as dangerous – yet. While it's not part of its own questline in Baldur's Gate 3, be sure to check out our quest list – including companion missions – to make sure you don't miss anything else during your adventure. And if you're curious about what we thought of this year's biggest PC release, be sure to give our review a gander. Continue reading How to get the Owlbear Cub in Baldur's Gate 3 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 quests, Baldur's Gate 3 review in progress, Baldur's Gate 3 class |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 5:43 AM  Diablo 4 patch notes for its latest hotfix arrive, as Diablo 4 patch 1.1.1 hotfix 6 is now out with big buffs to Wrathful Hearts and Wrathful Invokers. If you're trying to nab the strongest Malignant Hearts and craft the best Diablo 4 builds in Season 1 of the RPG game, you're in luck - this Diablo 4 update is about to make farming the best gear a lot smoother. Continue reading Diablo 4 hotfix massively buffs Wrathful Heart farming MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 10, 2023 5:40 AM  Resident Evil is the defining survival horror game series. From the original RE in 1996, through the reinvention of Resident Evil 4, the bold wackiness of Resident Evil Village, and the terrific Resident Evil remakes, the world of Chris Redfield, Leon Kennedy, Jill Valentine and co. has rarely hit a truly dud moment. There have been ups and downs, sure, but essentially, every Resident Evil game brings something unique. And now, with rumors swirling about a possible RE Code Veronica remake, you can get basically the entire Resident Evil series for $35. That's $335 worth of games for less than the price of one. Continue reading Get $335 worth of Resident Evil games for less than the price of one MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best survival games, Best old games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:46 AM  Had you asked me yesterday about the best Baldur's Gate 3 class, I might have picked Bard - versatile, swish, a solid support both in and out of combat - but that was before I discovered the ancient and honourable Larian discipline of barrelmancy. As the name suggests, it's all about doing mildly game-breaking things with barrels, crates and other heavy containers, by taking advantage of high strength, the Throw command, and the fact that Larian RPG characters can somehow fit items as big as they are into their inventories, without bursting apart like rotten haggis. A straightforward tactic: consider lugging a few oil barrels into a throne room, and dropping them all around the resident big cheese before you confront him. Given reasonably careful distribution, it's possible to finish a whole battle this way in a single turn. Fortunately, while Baldur's Gate NPCs can be eagle-eyed when it comes to sneaking rogues, they're perfectly indifferent to people surrounding them with heavy explosives. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:02 AM  Welcome once again to The Electronic Wireless Show podcast. We're discussing current things about old things this week, as Bayonetta man Hideki Kamiya reveals he's not super fond of the term 'retro' when applied to games. We discuss his comments, and what retro even means anyway, as well as what kind of games count as retro. Who even knows? Definitions are a jail, man. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:00 AM  Having given retro-styled, cyberpunk FPS Turbo Overkill a Bestest Best badge back when it first launched in early access, it's been nice to polish off the chainsaw leg again now it's hit 1.0 and get back to grinding mutant flesh like I'm Terminator Hawk, Skynet's latest sports scholar. In this full release, there are now three episodes in total, all with new guns, enemies and the like. There's also a multiplayer mode and mod support to round things off. All of this begs the question: does its 1.0 release cling onto its Bestest Best badge? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:10 AM  I can feel all my Cool Culture Critic points dribbling out of my ears as I type this, but I've never actually watched Twin Peaks, David Lynch's acclaimed paranormal smalltown TV show. The nearest I've come to doing so is that one episode of the Simpsons. The major things I am given to understand about it are that it is very confusing, sexy in a ghoulish way, and 100% comprised of memes in the same way that Hamlet has retrospectively become a book's worth of quotations. I have, however, played a surprising number of very decent games that are influenced by Twin Peaks - Zelda: Link's Awakening, Silent Hill and the amazing Lone Survivor, to pick a few that I know about for sure. So who knows, perhaps I won't be utterly bamfoodled and confluzzled by Twin Peaks: Into The Night, an unofficial PS1-style adaptation of the game that has just surfaced on Itch. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:00 AM  Lords Of The Fallen is a curious sequel/reboot of the 2014 Lords Of The Fallen. It takes the Soulslike credentials of the original, gives them a grittier makeover, a much bigger world, and a magical lantern that reveals a gnarlier version of the universe you can actually step into. Having spent roughly 90-minutes with the game, I'd say it has strong Dark Souls 2 energy mixed with a realm-hopping gimmick that's surprisingly impressive. While it's definitely too early to make big claims, I could see LOTF as a genuine competitor in the saturated Soulslike arena. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 10, 2023 7:47 AM  Did you spend dozens of hours unlocking weapons in 2022's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2? Are you groaning at the thought of leaving all your precious shootybangs behind, once the Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 remake rolls around on November 10th? Such has ever been the lot of the career CODDER, asked to start anew with every sequel like Sisyphus returning to his boulder, except that Sisyphus didn't have to worry about trolls over voicechat. All that changes with Modern Warfare 3, however, which brings across a "vast amount" of content from Modern Warfare 2, including guns, attachments and cosmetics. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 10, 2023 7:00 AM  After a brief hiatus to accommodate important voting head space for this year's RPS 100, our Bestest Best: Reader Edition lists are back on track. This time, we're asking you to vote for your favourite RPGs of all time, mostly in celebration of the RPG juggernaut that is Baldur's Gate 3 coming out, but also because RPGs made up practically one third of your aforementioned RPS 100 list. We know you love 'em, so now's the time to right those wrongs and declare once and for all: what are your favourite RPGs of all time? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 10, 2023 6:08 AM  I've been bolting together some ideas for a longer Starfield feature and while plying the sliplanes of Reddit, stumbled on this conversation about the game's handling of time. As many of you will know/be very weary of hearing, Starfield features hundreds of planets, together with moons and space stations, scattered around the galaxy in different solar systems. Real-life planets, of course, aren't fixed points: they rotate and orbit their stars at the different speeds, depending on their mass and distance, which means that days, nights and seasons have different durations. Starfield appears to model this to some degree. Bethesda's Starfield Direct from June makes a fleeting distinction (thanks, JuiceHead33) between "local time", corresponding to where you land on a planet's surface, and "UT", which sounds like an abbreviation of "universal time", and presumably describes the passage of time throughout the wider galaxy. Both are displayed in 24 hour format. You can explore planet locations at different local times, as indicated by your fancy neo-Casio watch, with shifting lighting conditions that seem to correspond to the spinning of the planet around its sun. There's footage showing one particular area, The Hitching Post in Akila City, by day and night. The game also seems to model planetary alignments - there's the beginnings of a solar eclipse visible during one segment of the video. |
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Siliconera Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:30 AM
The latest Star Ocean The Second Story R character trailer features Dias Flac. He's one of Rena's childhood friends and a renowned swordsman. As such, he's one of those route-locked folks. That means that while you may see him if you pick Claude as your protagonist, he'll only join your party as an ally if you go through Rena's story. Here's the full Dias Flac Star Ocean The Second Story R trailer. It begins with two story segments involving the tournament. Then, we see him in-battle. In order, he uses his Phoenix Drive, Phoenix Blast, Pale Moonlight, and Crescent Cross Special Arts.
In case you missed some of the past Star Ocean The Second Story R character teasers that appeared before Dias Flac's, here are the other six that showed up so far. We still haven't seen introductions for Chisato Madison, Ernest Raviede, Leon Gehste, Noel Chandler, Opera Vectra, or Welch Vineyard. Star Ocean: The Second Story R will come to the Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC on November 2, 2023. The game can also immediately be found on the PlayStation and PSP worldwide and the PS3, PS4, and Vita in Japan. The post Star Ocean The Second Story R Dias Flac Trailer Appears appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:00 AM
HoYoVerse shared a new bit of insight into Lyney, the new five-star character joining Genshin Impact, and this included information about his materials. Both his Ascension and Talent level-up materials were shown. However, the developer didn't share the new material dropped by a boss used to ascend him. When it comes to Lyney's Ascensions, you'll need four kinds of Genshin Impact materials. As he is a Pyro character, you'll need Agnidus Agate Slivers, Fragments, Chunks, and Gemstones for him. You'll also need the new Rainbow Rose flower found in Fontaine. In addition, the Recruit's Insignias, Sergeant's Insignias, and Lieutenant's Insignias will be needed. These will all be paired with the new Normal Boss drop. Of those, the Agnidus Agate line and Fatui insignia drops are already available in-game for farming purposes. The Genshin Impact Lyney Talent level-up materials involve three items. Again, you'll need the Fatui insignias already available as drops from Fatui enemies in-gam enow. You'll also need the Primordial Greenbloom you get from the Guardian of Apep's Oasis Trounce Domain in Sumeru. Finally, he'll need the new kind of Talent Books Teachings of Fairness, Guide to Fairness, and Philosophies of Fairness. Here's the full reveal for Lyney that also includes his material details.
HoYoVerse also shared some video clips showing off Lyney's attacks. First, here's his Bewildering Lights Elemental Skill.
Next, here's his Wondrous Trick: Miracle Parade Elemental Burst.
Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC, and Lyney's banner will begin when 4.0 launches on August 16, 2023. The post Some Materials Revealed for Genshin Impact's Lyney appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:30 AM
Once again, there's a Honkai: Star Rail Amazon Prime Gaming offer. This is a now regular promotion that gives Prime subscribers a code for bonus items in-game. This time, the small bundle of virtual items is designed to celebrate the launch of Kafka, who became a playable character in Honkai: Star Rail on August 9, 2023. As usual, Stellar Jades are included in the bundle once you redeem the code either in-game or via the official site. Here's the list of three kinds of items you'll get in the Honkai: Star Rail Amazon Prime Gaming bundle after claiming and redeeming it.
As a reminder, you will need to collect 160 Stellar Jades for a single pull on one of the character or Light Cone Warp banners in Honkai: Star Rail. This actually changes things up a bit. With the Blade Amazon Prime Gaming offer, we still got the same number of Stellar Jades. However, we also ended up with 5 Disposable Kinetic Cannons and 8 Traveler's Guides. However, the Luocha bundle was the same as Kafka's. Honkai: Star Rail is available for PCs and mobile devices, and a PS5 version will arrive in 2023. The Honkai: Star Rail Amazon Prime Gaming offer is available until August 29, 2023, which is also when Kafka's banner ends. The post Honkai: Star Rail Amazon Prime Gaming Offer Returns Alongside Kafka appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:00 AM
Bliss Brain announced that Princess Maker 2 Regeneration is coming out on the Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, and PC via Steam on December 21, 2023. The game will be an enhanced port of Princess Maker 2 Refine. This new version will have improved and redrawn sprites and graphics, designed by artist Takami Akai, as well as higher resolution options. The game will be available in English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional and Simple). [Thanks, 4Gamer!] The game will also include a new opening movie created by Yonago Gainax. This new release of Princess Maker 2 is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of the original game, which came out for PC-98 on 1993. The enhanced port is based on Princess Maker 2 Refine, which came out on 2004, and later received a PC port on September 28, 2016. The original Princess Maker 2 is a child-rearing life simulation in which the player acts the role of father to a daughter granted to them by the stars. The player experiences raising the girl for eight years, from ages 10 to 18. The objective of the game is to help the girl fulfill her dream of becoming a princess, but depending on player choices, the her dream might change. You can take a better look at the new cover art and the updated graphics for Princess Maker 2 Regeneration here: [gallery columns="2" size="medium" ids="977513,977514" link="file"] The last Princess Maker project to appear was an HD remake of Princess Maker 3: Fairy Tales Come True that released for the Nintendo Switch and PC on December 23, 2019. Princess Maker 2 Regeneration comes out for the Switch, PS5, PS4, and PC on December 21, 2023. The post Princess Maker 2 Regeneration Heading to Switch, PS5, PS4, and PC appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:30 AM
The Pokemon Company announced that the life-sized Pokemon plush of Slowpoke will return to Pokemon Center stores in Japan. The plush will cost ¥49,500 yen (or about $344). It will be available to purchase from the Japanese Pokemon Center online store starting from September 2023. The dimensions of the Pokemon Slowpoke plush are 65 cm (~25.6 inches) tall and 75 cm (~29.5 inches) wide. When measured from the nose to the tail tip, it is 150 cm (~59 inches) long, and it weighs 7.8 Kg (~17.2 lbs). You can take a better look at the life-sized Slowpoke plush in the gallery below. [gallery columns="4" size="medium" ids="977505,977506,977507,977508" link="file"] Slowpoke is a laid back Pokemon that has been a part of the franchise since the very first generation of Pokemon games. Because of this, there has been a lot of Slowpoke merchandise available throughout the years, like a $200 giant Slowpoke sofa. Furthermore, a Slowpoke-themed Pokemon park opened in the Kagawa Prefecture of Japan on April 2023. The original released of the life-sized Slowpoke plush appeared in Japan on November 2021. Additionally, other recent Pokemon merchandise include two new Piplup and Winking Pikachu Squishmallow plushies. The life-sized Slowpoke Pokemon plush costs ¥49,500 yen (~$344) and it will be available to purchase from the Japanese Pokemon Center online store starting in September 2023. The post Life-Sized Slowpoke Plush Returns to Pokemon Center Japan appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:00 AM
Smilegate and Amazon revealed the 2023 Lost Ark roadmap. It covers everything coming to the game between August and December this year. There are no exact dates for updates, but it offers a general overview of things to come. In particular, the new continents of Pleccia and Voldis, as well as the Assassin's Souleater subclass and Jump-Start servers, will be available in Lost Ark. In August 2023, people can expect quality of life changes in Lost Ark. There will be more Chaos Dungeon rewards like cards, gems, and silver. Guardian Raids will offer more rewards and you'll be able to only do one per day. It will also be easier to get cards. In September 2023, a lot of changes are coming. We'll get to build Affection Rapport with both Nineveh and Thirain in Lost Ark. You can also play on a Jump-Start server in each region. For example, the South Vern pass will get you to item level 1415. The Primal Island battle royale event will be open for people who hit item level 1490. Furthermore, there will be a new Ark Pass and Yoz's Jar consumable to get skins. The 2023 Lost Ark Roadmap only noted two updates for October. One is a Caliligos Trial Guardian Raid with new titles to earn. The other is the continent of Pleccia, which people can only access if they hit item level 1475. Likewise, in November 2023 only two additions were noted. Both deal with the Lost Ark Souleater. One is that it will appear, allowing someone to enter Reaper Mode if they filled Soul Stones and fill a Progression Meter to use certain skills. There will also be an Express Event and progression events. Finally, the December 2023 events in the Lost Ark roadmap brought up more activities for higher level players. People will be able to get a Ductility Catalyst to make Elixirs to imbue their equipment for special effects. There will also be the continent of Voldis, which we can visit at item level 1520. It will be home to the Abyssal Dungeon Ivory Tower. You can only head into it if you're at least item level 1600 for normal. The hard version requires you to hit item level 1620. Finally, there'll be another new Ark Pass that month. Here's a video going over the 2023 Lost Ark roadmap for 2023. It featured Franchise Leader Soomin Park, Product Manager Andy Lim, Head of Editorial Henry Stelter, and Community Manager Roxx as they talked about what to expect between August and December 2023. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxywdHJWRs8&ab_channel=LostArk[/embed] And, in case you'd like to jump to a specific month in that video and hear their thoughts, here are the direct links: Lost Ark is available on PC. The post Lost Ark Roadmap for 2023 Includes Pleccia, Voldis, and Souleater appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:59 AM  As you have conversations in Palia, you'll get the opportunity to choose Fire, Water, Air, and Earth dialogue options. These options help you write your own story, but is there any benefit from picking one over the other? Also, will it change my personality forever? Here is everything you need to know about the Air, Earth, Water, and Fire dialogue options in Palia. Note: For more on all things Palia, be sure to visit our Palia guides page for more help. What's the best Palia dialogue option? Air, Earth, Water, or Fire? The moment you start playing Palia, you'll notice four different dialogue options: Water, Air, Earth, and Fire. What are these dialogue options? Do they permanently affect my character in Palia? These are the questions I asked myself when I started out — and it seems like you're curious as well. The four elemental dialogue options in Palia have no real effect on anything besides how you roleplay your character. To help you real... |
Gamer Empire Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:07 AM Special Forces are very powerful compared to normal troops, and they will likely, more often than not, successfully complete any mission you give them. The only problem with them is that you can't have a lot of divisions with them. There is a limit to how many Special Forces, such as Marines and Mountaineers, you […] |
Gamer Empire Thursday, August 10, 2023 5:06 AM Hearts of Iron 4 is a very complex game about the Second World War where you get to control one country and win it all. As you play around with a country, you might consider changing who you are leading mid-game. In most Paradox Interactive games, that wouldn't be a problem if you weren't playing […] |
Gamer Empire Thursday, August 10, 2023 4:27 AM Fish in Final Fantasy XIV are not as valuable as they are in other games. Though many players enjoy fishing, unless you are a specialist, you won't make a bank doing so. Even if you are an expert fisher, your inventory is sure to fill up with stacks of undesired fish. But as we know, […] |
Gamer Empire Thursday, August 10, 2023 4:10 AM Final Fantasy XIV's storage system isn't easy to figure out. Storage in any MMO is important, so finding it as soon as possible is ideal for organization and ease of access. Recommended Read: What to Spend Allagan Tomestone of Poetics On in FFXIV The best place to store items in Final Fantasy XIV is your […] |
WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:19 AM The brilliance of sushi is in its simple but gorgeous flavours and the wide variety of experiences it can offer. Because the taste comes from just a few ingredients, each piece of fish and grain of rice has to be the best it can possibly be. Dave the Diver is much the same: it's a game of many different flavours, each one simple yet executed fantastically. There are a couple of bad dishes in its wide assortment, but the rest are so good it's hard to care. |
WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:35 AM Baldur's Gate 3 has absolutely exploded to a degree I did not see coming. While I certainly thought Larian's latest epic RPG was going to do well, I did not foresee just how many people were going to gravitate toward it, which makes me even sadder that I haven't been able to play it yet. I tried selling my niece to get the money, but nobody wanted her. |