Kotaku Monday, September 11, 2023 6:00 PM  Ubisoft's upcoming Call of Duty-like first-person online shooter, XDefiant, doesn't have a release date yet, and now we know why. According to Ubisoft, the free-to-play arena FPS failed an important first-party certification test in August, delaying the entire launch process. |
Kotaku Monday, September 11, 2023 5:45 PM  Demon Slayer, the mega-popular shonen anime series about a group of samurai…slaying demons, is getting a new video game on the Nintendo Switch. But this one isn't a typical anime fighting game, but a Mario Party-esque board game instead. |
Kotaku Monday, September 11, 2023 4:57 PM  Geeta, the League Champ from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet was a bit of a let down. Her design is a serve and her background plot (of possibly being a terrible boss all the Paldea gym leaders resent) is actually pretty compelling, but her actual team and battle strategy is so anticlimactic she's often tagged as one of… |
Kotaku Monday, September 11, 2023 4:35 PM  In August, Toyota was forced to shut down over a dozen auto plants in Japan due to unspecified computer problems. Some theorized it was a cyberattack of some kind, but Toyota denied this and has now revealed what actually happened: Its computers ran out of disk space and everything broke. |
Kotaku Monday, September 11, 2023 4:32 PM  Earlier this year, Twitch streamer and psychology researcher Perrikaryal used her electroencephalogram (EEG) device (which records the brain's electrical activity, but also has telekinetic research history) to beat Elden Ring, "using [her] mind for everything but movement." Now she's taking things even further, gunning… |
PCGamesN Monday, September 11, 2023 6:50 PM  Humankind is one of those strategy games that immediately catches your eye due to its similarity to other great entries to the genre. While it definitely shares a lot of good qualities with classics such as Civilization, the historical city builder from Amplitude Studios and Sega comes with its own unique flair. If you're searching for a game that lets you rewrite history, then you should grab Humankind while its Steam sale lasts. The fun doesn't end there, as new DLC just dropped and it's also discounted. Continue reading One of Steam's best strategy games is 80% off, and there's new DLC MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Humankind review, Humankind Together We Rule review, Buy Humankind |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, September 11, 2023 4:22 PM  The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL is an outstanding gaming and typing keyboard - and now it's $70 off MSRP at Amazon in the US. Over at Eurogamer, this is our runner-up 'best gaming keyboard' pick - and there are strong arguments that it should be our number one option if you prefer a more compact design! |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, September 11, 2023 4:03 PM  Lenovo's Legion laptop line looks lovely, and today the Legion 5 Slim gaming laptop with an RTX 4060 graphics card and Ryzen 7 7840HS processor has been discounted from £1500 to £1150 with code MEGADEAL111. That's one of the best prices we've seen for this spec - if not the outright best; that's reserved for Black Friday - and well worth considering if you're in the market for a high-end gaming laptop. |
Siliconera Monday, September 11, 2023 9:35 PM
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis features a handful of characters plucked from different Final Fantasy VII games. This includes Final Fantasy VII, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, and the short-lived Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier. While you obtain all characters for free, some characters are better than others in terms of what they can provide for your teams. You can read our Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis tier list below to get an idea of who you may want to use. Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Character Tier ListPlease keep in mind that this list only includes characters made available during the launch of Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis and is entirely subjective. The characters below are part of what we would consider S-Rank in FFVII Ever Crisis. AerithBy far one of the best characters in the entire game, Aerith is an integral part of any team that you want to tailor around more challenging content. This is strictly because of her Limit Break, Healing Wind. As it stands, Aerith is the only character that has a Limit Break that is capable of healing. While other characters can heal your party either through Weapon Skills or Materia, Aerith is always a solid choice for healing, as she is the most reliable due to Healing Wind. You can also significantly increase her healing through her Gear, or Sub Weapons. For this reason, Aerith is at the top of the tier list. [caption id="attachment_983551" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] TifaAnother great choice purely because of her Limit Break that can reduce the M DEF (Magic Defense) and P DEF (Physical Defense) of single enemy. She is great in Dungeons or any Co-Op Content, since most of these are fights with a single enemy. While she can be hard to recommend for a team situated around farming materials, Tifa is generally a great pick due to her high damage output in combination with her Limit Break. Set Tifa up with Weapons that increase her DPS and offensive Materia and you'll have a solid DPS and debuffer on your team. Additionally, with the Seasonal Lifeguard Wraps she can heal your entire party, similar to Aerith. And if you acquired the Gear from the special Seasonal Banner, she has better damage output with a comparable level of healing. This makes Tifa one of the best characters in the game, if you have the necessary Weapons to support her. Red XIIIRed XIII works on the opposite spectrum of Tifa. He can reduce P ATK (Physical Attack) and M ATK (Magic Attack) a single enemy, which is great for Dungeons. Especially if you find yourself taking extreme amounts of damage from a single enemy. This can be done through the use of his Limit Break. His Weapons can also provide additional support in increasing the M DEF (Magic Defense) and P DEF (Physical Defense) of your allies. Of course other characters can do this too, but Red XIII is as close to a traditional support as you can currently get in Ever Crisis, especially since he also has a Weapon that is capable of healing your party. While not as physically strong as Tifa in terms of DPS, or having the same kind of healing potency as Aerith, Red XIII is still a great addition to any team. [caption id="attachment_983552" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] GlennAn entirely new character to the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII, he is one of two new protagonists that appear through The First Soldier Story Missions. What puts Glenn on this list, is his ability to do incredible amounts of AoE damage, and single target damage. The only other character that rivals him in AoE damage is Matt, who is another The First Soldier character, though his attacks are more specific to Magic damage. Glenn can decently fill both roles, and packs a punch with his free Weapon, the Apology in Hell. Since he also gets Weapons that let him perform AoE skills, he's a good pick for farming team compositions as well. A-Rank
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Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is immediately available for Android and iOS. The post Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Character Tier List appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, September 11, 2023 9:00 PM
In an interview with Japanese magazine Famitsu, Bethesda CEO Todd Howard announced plans for official mod support for Starfield. When asked about the possibility of players using mods to enhance their experience and add new creatures to the planets, Todd openly affirmed his ambition to make it happen. However, it won't happen until 2024. [Thanks, Famitsu!] When talking to Famitsu, Howard stated the following.
Starfield has been in development at Bethesda since 2015. The original idea for the universe came to be in 2013. Although the game is already expansive, Howard made it clear that he believed mod support would only elevate the overall experience. While there is no official mod support yet, Nexus Mods already has a section for it and players are creating and releasing mods. Bethesda holds a track record for including mod support for its intellectual properties. For example, in both Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, mod support was present. Starfield was released on September 6, 2023. It is the first new IP for Bethesda in 25 years. Starfield is available worldwide for the PC and Xbox Series X. The post Bethesda Confirms Mod Support for Starfield appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, September 11, 2023 6:00 PM
After selling out in just a day, Japanese chip brand Koikeya is reselling its collaboration snack product with Final Fantasy XIV, the "Eorzea Popoto chips." They are now being made to order and are available to purchase on the official website until September 17, 2023. Currently, they are only available in Japan. The Final Fantasy XIV Potato Chips were so popular that there is now an order limit placed on how many fans can purchase at a time. Customers are limited to four per online order at this time. They are scheduled to ship out around the middle of October. Koikeya announced that it made the decision to resell the Eorzea Popoto Chips on release day. The resale was announced on Koikeya's official social media account. You can view the original post below: [embed]https://twitter.com/koikeya_cp/status/1701068042007101498[/embed] The Final Fantasy XIV Popoto Chips feature memorable characters from the original game enjoying the chips on its packaging. The featured characters include the Fat Chocobo, Loporrit, Namazu, Dust Bunny, and Tataru Taru. The chips are described as having a Crystal of Light rock-salt flavor. Also, these chips were made in celebration of the game's 10th anniversary. The Final Fantasy XIV Eorzea Popoto Chips by Koikeya are now being resold on the official website. They are currently only available in Japan. Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. The post Final Fantasy XIV Chips Are Back in Japan appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, September 11, 2023 5:30 PM
Niantic announced that Monster Hunter Now reached three million pre-registrations worldwide ahead of its launch on September 14, 2023. The company also announced that distribution of the pre-registration rewards will be coming at a later date through a scheduled update. For reaching the three million pre-registration milestone, players will receive two Makeup items and two Reward Tickets to spend on special items in Monster Hunter Now. Players will also receive ten Potions, three Paintballs, A Founder Medal, three Wander Pebbles, and an item box expansion in order to fit an additional 500 items. If Monster Hunter Now reaches five million pre-registrations, all players will receive 10,000 Zenny and an additional item box expansion. Anybody who downloads and plays the mobile game within the first seven days of its launch will receive all of the pre-registration items. To celebrate reaching three million pre-registrations, Niantic and Capcom have released the launch trailer for the game featuring a rearrangement of "survival dAnce" by 4s4ki and Yaffle. The trailer features TikTok and YouTube stars including KATY, Saori Izawa, Naasuke, COCOA, and the members of Team48 as they battle monsters across Shibuya in Japan. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbA-mBP7MmM[/embed] Monster Hunter Now will launch worldwide on Android and iOS devices on September 14, 2023. The post Monster Hunter Now Reaches 3 Million Pre-Registrations Worldwide appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, September 11, 2023 5:00 PM
Square Enix announced the songs for the Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Xenogears DLC pack. Three tracks from the game will be included. The company previously announced the pack as part of the Season 3 DLC line-up. It will be released on September 20, 2023. The pack contains three Xenogears tracks playable in Theatrhythm Final Bar Line. These are:
All three tracks were composed by Yasunori Mitsuda, who is also well known for his work on Chrono Trigger. He recently composed music for Sea of Stars. Here's the official trailer for this song pack. Only "Blazing Knights" and "Soaring" appear in it.
This isn't the first time that songs from outside the Final Fantasy series have appeared in Theatrhythm Final Bar Line. Other Square Enix games besides Xenogears that have received DLC packs include Chrono Trigger, The World Ends With You, Nier Automata and the SaGa series. There will be more Final Fantasy music too though, as a Final Fantasy XVI pack is on its way in November 2023. Xenogears released on the PlayStation in 1998 and is considered one of the greatest RPGs released for the system. It was originally conceived as a pitch for Final Fantasy VII before becoming its own game. Following its release, director Tetsuya Takahashi formed his own company, Monolith Soft, which went on to create the Xenosaga and Xenoblade Chronicles franchises. Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is out now for the PS4 and Nintendo Switch. The Xenogears pack will be released on September 20, 2023. The post 3 Xenogears Songs Heading to Theatrhythm Final Bar Line appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, September 11, 2023 4:30 PM
Gawr Gura revealed her new outfit on September 10, 2023, and it turns out she released a new cover song too. The costume is a school uniform design. As for the track, she performed a rendition of the Vocaloid song "Kyoufuu All Back." Here's the stream revealing the new Gawr Gura outfit. To go along with the school theme, part of it involved a Shark Quiz that began at the 23 minute mark. Prior to that, she shared guesses about the outfit and then did the full costume reveal. As for the new Gawr Gura cover song, here she is performing "Kyoufuu All Back." This was originally a Yukopi song performed by Kaai Yuki. The cover version's music video features the same sort of animation, only with the Vtuber as the character and in her new attire. Gawr Gura isn't the only member of Hololive English Myth to get a new outfit recently. Earlier in September 2023, Amelia Watson got an astronaut-themed one.. Kiara Takanashi also recently appeared in a new alter outfit designed by SWAV, who did designs for Tales of Arise. Calliope Mori also ended up with a One Piece-themed one after performing a new song for the manga. The post Gawr Gura Goes Back to School with New Outfit and Cover Song appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, September 11, 2023 4:00 PM
A new JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stone Ocean escape room game will appear in Tokyo, Japan between October 19, 2023 and December 10, 2023. The title of the game is Escape from the Nightmare (Akumu kara no Dasshutsu). Additionally, manga author and series creator Hirohiko Araki released a new key visual, and it depicts Jolyne, Hermes, Annasui, and Weather Report. [Thanks, Comic Natalie!] The game is inspired by the nightmares created by the Stand Whitesnake (Pale Snake in the English localization) in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stone Ocean. To escape and complete the game, players will have to solve puzzles and "use their Stand abilities". A bonus ticket that comes with a Disc-shaped Riddle Box will also be available. This bonus includes an exclusive riddle. Individual tickets cost ¥3,500 yen (or about $24) on weekdays, and ¥3,800 yen (~$26) during weekends and holidays. Tickets for groups of up to four people cost ¥12,800 yen (~$87) for weekday, and ¥14,000 yen (~$95) on weekends. The escape room game will also be available in Nagoya from October 26, Osaka from November 30, Okayama from December 15, 2023, and Sendai from January 26, 2024. You can take a look at the key visual and disc ticket here: [gallery columns="2" size="medium" ids="983600,983601" link="file"] As a reminder, Megahouse will release Look Up figures of Jolyne Cujoh and her Stand, Stone Free, on January 2024 in Japan. The JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stone Ocean escape room game will appear in Tokyo between October 19 and December 10, 2023. It will appear in other cities throughout Japan sequentially afterwards. The post JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stone Ocean Escape Room Will Appear in Japan appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, September 11, 2023 7:17 PM  With both the scope and budgets of AAA games increasing dramatically in recent years, the development cycles of these titles have become longer on average. And considering the absolutely massive scale of Starfield, it stands to reason that Bethesda had this game in the metaphorical oven for a good while. But exactly how long did the development on Starfield last? How many years did it take to develop Starfield? Prior to the release of Starfield, Fallout 4 served as the last major single-player open-world title that Bethesda put out. That game came out all the way back in November 2015, so almost eight years have passed since then. Development on Starfield began in earnest in 2016, presumably only a couple of months after Fallout 4's release. Todd Howard, the director of Starfield, confirmed this in an interview with podcast host Lex Friedman posted around nine months ago. While the idea for Starfield surfaced well before 2016, the actual development of the game, judging ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, September 11, 2023 6:19 PM  Starfield drops you in the middle of an expansive galaxy far in the future and lets you wander among the stars. You're not alone, either. There's a healthy assortment of hazardous beasts, not to mention pirates and smugglers and assassins. Most of these threats respond best to bullets, but you need to scavenge or buy ammo to keep your supply in good shape. Here is our guide telling you where to buy ammo in Starfield. Starfield – where to buy ammo The weapons you find in Starfield require bullets and cartridges of several types. It's no fun to carry around a powerful weapon, only to find you can't shoot it at the very moment you need it most. Therefore, you should regularly buy ammo at shops in New Atlantis, Akila City, and Neon Core. Screenshot by PC Invasion I always try to grab ammo cartridges and clips I can find on the bodies of enemies I eliminate. This is a great way to build up a decent supply, since ammo weighs nothing. It's also... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, September 11, 2023 5:19 PM  Gale in Baldur's Gate 3 may not be everyone's first pick, but personally, I can't enter a fight without him anymore. His amazing Wizard spells come in handy, and Counterspell is a must-have in your party. But do you find your Gale to be a little squishy, or just not as powerful as you want? Luckily, we're here to help! Let's dive into the best Gale build in Baldur's Gate 3. Baldur's Gate 3: Best Evocation/Abjuration Wizard Gale build Personally, when it comes to Wizard subclasses, Evocation and Abjuration are the best. If you choose Evocation, Gale's AoE spells won't damage his allies. And if you go for Abjuration (which I went with), you can create Arcane Wards for you and your party members to reduce attack damage. Both are great choices, so there's really no winner here. Otherwise, here's the best Gale build in Baldur's Gate 3. Screenshot via Larian Studios Gale Abjuration Wizard leveling guide Lev... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, September 11, 2023 5:06 PM  Party Animals promises physics-based multiplayer mayhem, but does it support local multiplayer? More and more games these days are fazing out couch co-op or local split-screen and only supporting online play. So, the question is does Party Animals support local split-screen? Does Party Animals have local multiplayer? You'll be pleased to learn that Party Animals does support local multiplayer. This means that you can play Party Animals locally through split-screen and couch co-op, but in some game modes, you'll scratch the co-op part. How to play local multiplayer in Party Animals From my research on the official Party Animals forum, I learned from the support staff that you can play up to four-player local split-screen multiplayer in Party Animals. But, there is a catch. The only way to play local multiplayer in Party Animals is to create a Custom Game. Once you have done that, you need the other players to press "RT" while using different co... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, September 11, 2023 4:56 PM  Overwatch lore has always been a contested issue amongst fans. While Overwatch is primarily a PvP title, fans have become enamored with the story of the game's world. There'd be no other reason for the passionate response behind the game's decisions behind its PvE mode. But lately, Overwatch lore has felt more like an afterthought, especially considering how the new ages given out to all the Overwatch heroes just don't make any sense. Don't take it from me, take it from the fans. Overwatch released new ages and birthdays for all the heroes in the game in a newly released hero roster. You can check it out yourself, but don't be surprised to learn that many of these ages are straight-up impossible with established lore. One of the most common disparities is between Kiriko, Hanzo, and Genji. You can see that Kiriko is 21, while Hanzo and Genji are 40 and 37 respectively. Fans have noticed how this really doesn't make any sense, as you can see Kiri... |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, September 11, 2023 6:49 PM A new trailer was also released. The post SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, September 11, 2023 6:30 PM Embraer has reportedly received offers and interest from several companies The post Embracer Group is Reportedly Looking to Sell Gearbox Entertainment appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, September 11, 2023 6:08 PM The director claims that the developer will support modding "in a big way" The post Starfield Will Get Full Official Mod Support Next Year appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, September 11, 2023 5:47 PM Card owners can also earn 5x card points on eligible products at the Microsoft Store The post The Xbox Credit Card Will Launch This Month appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
MonsterVine Monday, September 11, 2023 9:55 PM Another year, another weekend of playing a bunch of games at PAX West 2023. This time around however, Nintendo joins the party with their Nintendo Live event! Thank Goodness You're Here! Have you ever wanted to just be a little nuisance in a quaint Northern English town? That's the essential hook of Thank Goodness You're […] |