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PCGamesN Saturday, September 23, 2023 5:18 AM
     Payday 3's matchmaking woes already starting to

Payday 3 is finally here, but the Starbreeze always-online heist shooter has already had quite a rough launch. Matchmaking issues have plagued both the early access period and yesterday's full launch, but Starbreeze is saying that things are already starting to "look better" with more fixes and improvements on the way.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, September 23, 2023 3:00 AM
    

As if you were short on giant RPGs to play, here comes Cyberpunk 2077 with its excellent new expansion and a patch which basically sounds like a miniature relaunch. You're done with Baldur's Gate 3 and Starfield, right? So what are you playing this weekend? Here's what we're clicking on!

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Siliconera Saturday, September 23, 2023 1:05 AM
    

Blue Protocol PS5 Xbox Series X Japan Release Date

During the official TGS live stream presentation for Blue Protocol, Bandai Namco revealed the new Japanese release window for the game on consoles. Blue Protocol is scheduled to release for the PS5 and Xbox Series X on Winter 2023 in Japan. Additionally, the new Chapter 4 is coming to the PC version of the game in Japan on October 25, 2023.

The developers also announced that Blue Protocol will feature cross-play between all three versions of the game. Additionally, cross-save between the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC versions will be possible by using the same game account.

You can check out the reveal trailer for Chapter 4 of Blue Protocol below. The trailer is only available in Japanese.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz3FBjD9VDg

Chapter 4 will raise the level cap from 50 to 60 and will add new Raid Missions. The Alston Abandoned Mine is a new map that will be available for players once the new update releases.

Blue Protocol is currently available to play on Windows PCs in Japan. The PS5 and Xbox Series X versions of Blue Protocol are set to release on Winter 2023 in Japan. The game will appear worldwide in 2024. Chapter 4 will appear in Japan on October 25, 2023.

The post Blue Protocol PS5 and Xbox Japan Release Window, Chapter 4 Revealed appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, September 23, 2023 12:30 AM
    

Colonel Sanders Black Mage KFC Statue Appears at FFXIV TGS 2023 Booth

There's another layer to the FFXIV KFC event on the way, as a Colonel Sanders Black Mage statue appeared at TGS 2023. The life-size figure is at the Square Enix booth at the event. Square Enix Senior Manager for Social Media David Lee shared a photo of it at the event. The placard in front of it reiterates that things will "start" on October 4, 2023. [Thanks, David Lee!]

First, here's Lee's photo of the KFC Black Mage Colonel Sanders display at the FFXIV booth. The mascot is wearing the job's iconic hat. A mage staff is in its left hand. The statue's right hand is holding a Moogle. Aside from the hat and equipment, the Colonel is still wearing the mascot's familiar white suit.

We already knew the Colonel would be a Black Mage due to a previous teaser trailer. Square Enix shared a video of the mascot in-game using a spell. That clip also confirmed that this KFC event will be tied to FFXIV, rather than the series in general. The first teaser showed a Chocobo's Dungeon-style Chocobo and Moogle silhouette.

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. More news about the KFC crossover event in Japan will come up on October 4, 2023.

The post Colonel Sanders Black Mage KFC Statue Appears at FFXIV TGS 2023 Booth appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, September 22, 2023 11:45 PM
    

New Fantasy Life Artist Life

During the Tokyo Game Show 2023 Level-5 livestream, Producer Keiji Inafune revealed a new "Life" (job) players can choose in the upcoming game Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time. The Artist Life will be entirely new to the Fantasy Life series. We still have no word on a release date for the game, aside from the developer assigning it a 2023 window.

A playable demo of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is currently available to try out at Level-5's booth at Tokyo Game Show 2023. During the stream, we saw demo gameplay of some of the jobs available to choose in the game. Prior to that, the Level-5 Vision 2023 Tsuzumi event showed off 12 of the roles people can take. You can see a full list of possible jobs on the game's official website. No gameplay of the new Artist Life was shown just yet.

The new Artist Life in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time was revealed during the Tokyo Game Show 2023 Level-5 livestream on September 22. The game will be released sometime in 2023 for the Nintendo Switch.

The post New Fantasy Life i "Life" (Job) is the Artist appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, September 22, 2023 11:00 PM
    

SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim Trailer

At Tokyo Game Show 2023, attendees can try their hand at dating a woman who is a giant with a demo of SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim. It is an upcoming indie title by SAFE HAVN STUDIO. On the game's Steam page, the supported languages list English, Japanese, and Chinese. The game is scheduled to be released on PC sometime in 2024. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

As you might be able to tell from the title, Saeko is a giant. Or, that is to say, the player is very small. Their avatar is merely the size of Saeko's thumb.

The gameplay is separated into two parts: daytime and nighttime. During the day, the game tells the story of the little people living in Saeko's room. When night falls, that's when the player has a chance to interact with and have a one-on-one conversations with Saeko. If you make her mad by selecting a less-than-favorable dialogue option, she'll squash you.

Check out the first TGS 2023 trailer for the game below, which shows the main character and what happens if you upset her.

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKV4H0SKmsE[/embed]

SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim has a playable demo at Tokyo Game Show 2023. The game will be released on PCs worldwide via Steam sometime in 2024.

The post Giant Anime Woman Crushes You in SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim Trailer appeared first on Siliconera.


Gamer Empire Saturday, September 23, 2023 4:43 AM
     Corsair Cove is a tiny town in the far south of the Feldip Hills. It is also the home of "The Corsair Curse" quest, along with a few other unique features for OSRS players. Reaching Corsair Cove is quite easy, but it can be tricky to find the people you need to speak with to […]

Gamer Empire Saturday, September 23, 2023 4:00 AM
     Class abilities are the defining ability of each Class in Destiny 2. You will want to understand your Class ability if you plan on taking full advantage of your Class in PvE and PvP. We will quickly go over the different Class abilities. Recommended Read: What Is a Kinetic Weapon in Destiny 2? Class abilities […]

Gamer Empire Saturday, September 23, 2023 3:53 AM
     Destiny 2 is a looter shooter. This means that you will handle a lot of different weapons while playing the game. It is important to know what categories of weapons are available in Destiny 2. Today, we will cover Kinetic weapons. Recommended Read: What Stats to Prioritize as a Hunter in Destiny 2 Kinetic weapons […]

Gamer Empire Saturday, September 23, 2023 3:49 AM
     If you want to make the most out of your new Hunter build, you will want to make sure you are prioritizing the right stats. Today, we will help you decide what stats are worth using on a Hunter and which ones are okay to neglect. Recommended Read: How to Unlock Stasis in Destiny 2 […]

Gamer Empire Saturday, September 23, 2023 3:34 AM
     Paradox Interactive has mastered the art of releasing games in an above-average state, only to release a million DLCs throughout the years to make these games reach their true potential. Hearts of Iron 4 is actually one of the few games that was relatively "complete" when it came out, but it slowly got more and […]

Gamer Empire Saturday, September 23, 2023 3:18 AM
     In Hearts of Iron 4, players will need to build a lot of factories, dockyards, and synthetic refineries to get all the resources they need to win World War 2. However, they can't really get what they want if there is a hard Building Slot limit of 2 in most of their states. Countries like […]

MonsterVine Saturday, September 23, 2023 1:55 AM
     Many details about the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Rebirth have been revealed lately through trailers and interviews, and now the TGS stage show has provided us with even more information. In addition to things such as exploration, swimming, and a closer look at Red XIII's combat, the stage show went on to demonstrate how the player […]