Kotaku Tuesday, October 17, 2023 5:50 PM  Back in the day, you might have wondered: Hey, why does Mario take damage when he bumps into a Goomba in the original Super Mario Bros.? Turns out, Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto had an answer: The enemies were biting you. We just never actually saw that happen. Well, that changes in the soon-to-be-released Super… |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 17, 2023 5:48 PM  "Music is healing," the late musician Prince once said. Bandcamp co-founder Ethan Diamond told NPR in 2020 that the point of the independent digital music platform he was building was to bring that power of healing to everyone. Many current Bandcamp employees are going to need it. Epic Games, which acquired Bandcamp… |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 17, 2023 5:45 PM  Now that Microsoft's purchase of Activison Blizzard has officially been completed, Xbox Series X/S owners have been hoping to see games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Diablo IV appear on Game Pass any day now. But Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer poured cold water on the rumor mill hype in a new interview… |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 17, 2023 4:45 PM  Remedy's action-horror cult hit Alan Wake was first released back in 2010. Later this month, after 13 years, Alan Wake 2 is finally launching. And to help folks remember what happened in the first game over a decade ago, Remedy and Epic have partnered up to create a short, playable recap inside Fortnite. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 17, 2023 7:27 PM  Minecraft is the top-played game of all time more than a decade following its release. Many fans who grew up playing the charming voxel-like game with friends, exploring its grassy plains and eerie mines every weekend, now look forward to things like its annual mob vote, an interactive community event. Following the recent vote's results, some players expressed worries regarding alleged tampering, prompting Mojang to officially respond. Continue reading Minecraft mob vote allegedly tampered with, Mojang responds MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 17, 2023 4:06 PM  Palia is well on its way to becoming one of my most-played games this year. It ticks many of my essential cozy game experience boxes, with its colorful world, crafting, and farming. The gameplay is especially unique among cozier genres since it's enjoyable with friends. Amid the chaotic world of combat and grind-heavy MMORPGs, Palia feels like a breath of fresh, relaxing air. It's about to get even more populated, too, with its newly revealed Epic Games Store release. Continue reading There's a new way to play Palia, 2023's coziest MMORPG MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Best farming games, Best simulation games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 17, 2023 4:04 PM  With the release of Intel's somewhat underwhelming 14th-gen processors today, I feel a lot of people are going to be looking once more at AMD Ryzen 7000 systems. These CPUs offer the same access to DDR5 RAM and PCIe 5.0 components as Intel's latest offerings, yet typically consume less power while delivering better gaming performance at the high end. That makes it easier to build a balanced system, especially with deals on Ryzen 7000 CPUs and motherboards starting to become more commonplace. Case in point is this AWD-IT bundle deal on a Ryzen 5 7600X and an MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi motherboard for £400, versus £445 for the two items separately. That's a pretty fair deal! |
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 17, 2023 10:30 PM
The latest edition of RPG Maker, RPG Maker With, will come out on the Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to make games right on your Switch. As well, you'll be able to share assets with other RPG Maker With players, meaning that you'll be able to collaborate with other developers. [Thanks, Famitsu!]
There's no expected release window yet. As well, the No. 1820 issue of Famitsu, which will come out on October 19, 2023, will cover more details on what's new in this version of the program. Some screenshots that Famitsu shared shows them designing a map using various assets and layers, as well as an in-development screen of a battle.
While there is not much information on what new tools you'll be able to use, we can see that there are four main options in the main menu. You can look for a game, upload a game, look for an asset, and upload an asset. You can also keep track of everything you've downloaded or uploaded in the program itself.
RPG Maker is a series of RPG development programs, and it originally came out in 1992. Some notable games developed with the programs aren't even RPGs. For example, Ib, Yume Nikki, Angels of Death, Ao Oni, Omori, and Corpse Party are closer to horror or adventure games with some RPG elements.
RPG Maker With is in development for the Nintendo Switch.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 17, 2023 10:00 PM
For the first time, VTuber Kson will have an offline fan meeting on November 30, 2023. Kson stated that she wanted to express her gratitude to her Japanese fans in person. During the meeting, there will be several events such as a mini live concert, a talk show, and mini-games. [Thanks, PR Times!]
The Kson Japan Fan Meeting will start from 4:30 PM, and the VIP Meeting will take place from 8:00 PM. It'll cost 7500 JPY ($50.10) for a normal ticket and 30,000 JPY ($200.30) for a VIP one. The normal fan meeting will have a live concert, as well as a talk show with special guests. It's unclear if fans will be able to play games with Kson during this event, or if they watch Kson play with the aforementioned guests. As for the VIP Meeting, guests will sit at various tables and Kson will actually go to each table to talk directly with the fans. It's similar to a hostess club situation.
Kson was formerly an independent VTuber before she signed on with VShojo. She primarily streams on YouTube and Twitch. While Kson has a VTuber model that she occasionally streams while showing her real face. She also makes a cameo in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name as a cabaret hostess. This is because she won the Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Grand Prix to appear in the game.
The Kson fan meeting will take place in Japan on November 30, 2023.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 17, 2023 9:30 PM
Bandai Spirits will release an Ichiban Kuji series based on the results of the Naruto Narutop99 character poll from January 13, 2023. You'll be able to play in places like convenience stores and hobby shops. It'll cost 760 JPY ($5.10) per attempt. [Thanks, Hobby Watch!]
Here are the potential prizes you can get from the Narutop99 Ichiban Kuji:
So far, Bandai Spirits has only revealed what prizes A to D look like.
The Narutop99 Naruto character poll ran throughout late 2022 to early 2023, and it accumulated over a million views. This poll was in commemoration of the series's 20th anniversary. The winner of the poll, Minato, starred in his own one-shot manga. It looks like the characters in the Top 20 results all appear on the visual board prize. Other polls that took place during the event include ones that asked about readers' favorite fights from the Naruto series.
The Narutop99 Ichiban Kuji will appear in Japan from January 13, 2024.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 17, 2023 9:00 PM
Xing Inc revealed the top anime songs that people sang in karaoke, with a focus on songs from the Spring and Summer 2023 anime seasons. It also worked with GEM Partners, which provides digital marketing services for the entertainment industry, to figure out which anime series were the most popular during their time. GEM Partners researched, calculated, and ranked anime series based on how many views they had on streaming services.
The top Spring 2023 karaoke anime songs are:
The top five anime series from Spring 2023 are:
The top Summer 2023 karaoke anime songs are:
The top five anime series from Summer 2023 are:
With these charts, Xing and GEM Partners concluded that the more popular an anime series, the higher the chances are of people singing its theme songs at karaoke.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 17, 2023 8:30 PM
Square Enix showed new FFVII Rebirth footage featuring the new remnawave towers and Chadley. In the sequel to FFVII Remake, the new research requests given by Chadley involves gathering information in each area by activating their respective remnawave towers. Completing his requests will reveal new objectives in the map, as well as help develop new useful Materia.
The remnawave towers are abandoned technology from the old republic of Junon, and can be found all over the world of Gaia. Chadley requests the assistance of Cloud and the rest of the party in activating the defunct towers to help him in better understanding the planet.
You can take a better look at the new FFVII Rebirth footage of the remnawave towers here:
In Final Fantasy VII Remake, Chadley was a Shinra employee in the company's Research and Development Division that requested Cloud's combat skill in order to develop new powerful Materia. In FFVII Rebirth, Chadley has left Shinra and embarked on a new adventure. The party meets Chadley again after their arrival at the Chocobo Farm.
In other news, Square Enix recently revealed the new English voice actor for Vincent Valentine in FFVII Rebirth.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will come out for the PS5 on February 29, 2024. An exclusivity arrangement will end on May 29, 2024. FFVII Remake is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. You can also find FFVII Ever Crisis on mobile devices.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 17, 2023 7:15 PM
While Diablo IV players started Tuesday eager to begin the Season of Blood, they instead found themselves facing an enemy very different than demons: Error Code 300010. This pesky error seems to have a preference for console players. In order to get you back to demon hunting as quickly as possible, let's go over how to deal with the Diablo IV code 300010.
What is code 300010 in Diablo IV?
While the actual cause of error code 300010 isn't completely clear, it seems to happen when the game interprets your Diablo IV license as invalid. Tuesday's widespread issue could be from the new update no longer matching the game version console players are running. Since it seems like an issue on the server side, Blizzard is likely looking to address and prevent this issue in the future.
How do I fix code 300010?
There are a few things you can try to fix the issue if you're getting slowed down by code 300010. First and foremost you should make sure your internet connection is stable and that the servers themselves aren't having issues. Once you've ruled all that out, here are some things you can try:
Thankfully, Blizzard is aware of the issue and seems to be working with the community, even delaying the new season to accommodate players unable to login. Hopefully, you were able to fix code 300010 in Diablo IV using this guide, but if you didn't maybe Blizzard will put that monster in the grave permanently soon.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 17, 2023 7:00 PM
Konami and Hololive are teasing a new collaboration stream involving on the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1. The announcement appeared on Konami social media, with the exact date and time of the stream set for October 20, 2023 at 6pm JST (2am PT/5am ET/11am CEST). Furthermore, the Hololive X official account (formerly Twitter) reposted the announcement. More information about the stream will come at a later date.
The post features the silhouette of a long-haired Hololive VTuber wearing a bandana similar to that of Solid Snake and Big Boss in the Metal Gear Solid series. While the identity of the VTuber is yet unknown, fans on social media are speculating that it could be Calliope Mori, due to the liver's large following and popularity, as well as the silhouette possibly matching with her appearance. As it is only retweeted by the Japanese account, it could be a member of the Japanese branch like Usada Pekora.
You can check out the original post by Konami in more detail here:
In late September 2023, Konami revealed the resolution and framerate that the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 will boast in the different platforms the game will appear on.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 will appear on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch on October 24, 2023. The PS4 version release date is yet to be determined.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 17, 2023 6:00 PM
Insomniac Games posted an update regarding the upcoming release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and its day one patch on its official social media account. It is encouraged that those planning on playing the disc version of the game download update Version 1.001.002. Those with that version can get it on October 20, 2023, the day of the game's launch. According to the announcement, the development team made significant improvements to the game before launch in order to offer a better day one experience. They have been working on these improvements since "going gold" (fully completing development of the game) one month before release. This means progress started since around September 2023. Insomniac suggested doing so before going through the first mission. For those playing the digital version of the game, Insomniac Games offered additional insight. By pre-loading the digital version, the update Version 1.001.002 will be automatically applied. There will be no additional patch download. Specifically, the day one update includes polish, improvements to the opening sections, some additional accessibility options, and other refinements to Marvel's Spider-Man 2. You can read the official announcement from Insomniac Games in the post below: [embed]https://twitter.com/insomniacgames/status/1714325690173083971?s=46&t=H5PQOQrVgcNnJC_jNkLBGA[/embed] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will be released exclusively on the PlayStation 5 on October 20, 2023. The post Insomniac Confirms There's a Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Day One Update appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, October 17, 2023 5:00 PM
A 38-year-old male Tokyo resident was arrested by the Japanese police on October 17, 2023 on account of suspicious stalking within the massive multiplayer online game Final Fantasy XIV. The man has been accused of sending the 28-year-old female victim 22 threatening messages urging her to speak with him and not neglect him, lest he tell her family about their past private conversations. [Thanks, Kobe News!] Unfortunately, the stalking behavior and threatening messages were not limited to just in the game. The offender has also been accused of sending these controlling messages through social media sites, like Line and X (Twitter). Within the game, he followed the victim's character around without permission while sending these messages. He continued to follow her even after he had been blocked. The man has claimed that he had no romantic feelings towards the woman and denied some of the charges made against him. However, the police claim his actions are still in direct violation of Japan's Anti-Stalking Control Law, which aims to protect victims from further unwanted torment. No further updates on his sentence have been released to the public just yet. Final Fantasy XIV is available to play on the PS4, PS5, and PC. The post 38-year-old Man Arrested for Stalking in Final Fantasy XIV appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, October 17, 2023 6:10 PM  Genshin Impact characters are divided into seven different elements, with different elements reacting with each other to create unique reactions and damage dealing scenarios. One of the strongest elements, and surely the most ferocious, is the "Pyro" element, which is all about setting fires and letting them burn. Pyro gives way to some of the strongest reactions in the game, such as Vaporize or Melt, and Pyro characters are home to some of the strongest characters in the game. With this in mind, let's take a look at all of the Pyro characters released in Genshin Impact thus far. Here's our ranking of all the Pyro characters in Genshin Impact. Xinyan Screenshot: PC Invasion For those surprised to see Xinyan here and not Amber, Xinyan truly is one of those characters that do not shine much in any regard. Xinyan's current strongest build is as a Physical DPS with high constellations, and while this build is definitely s... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, October 17, 2023 5:42 PM  The Halloween event for Call of Duty gives Al Mazrah and other maps a spooky makeover. Not only that, players are also treated to a couple of weeks of themed content that makes the game feel fresh. There's a to enjoy in the Haunting event, but one part players may not appreciate is the 'Jump Scares.' As a self-proclaimed horror fanatic, these scares even grate on me, so I'm not surprised some players want them removed. Fortunately, there's a way to do that. Here's how to turn off jump scares in Call of Duty: The Haunting (COD). Related: When is the Zombie Royale event coming to Call of Duty? How to turn off jump scares in The Haunting event When you boot the game up for the first time during the Haunting event, you can choose to turn the scares off so you never have to see them. Image: PC Invasion If you leave them on but decide you want to switch them off later, you can do so from the Battle Pass Screen. Sc... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, October 17, 2023 5:17 PM  Destiny 2 Festival of the Lost 2023 is a lot of fun, but do you need the Event Card? It costs 1,000 Silver which is roughly $10.00 USD, but is it worth it or should you skip it? In this article, I'll tell you my opinion to help you decide if the Destiny 2 Festival of the Lost 2023 Event Card is worth it or not. Related: How to get the Destiny 2 Festival of the Lost 2023 armor ornament set for free Should I get the Destiny 2 Festival of the Lost Event Card? The Destiny 2 Festival of the Lost 2023 event is entirely free. You don't have to own a specific expansion or season pass and you don't need to buy the Event Card. However, if you're considering buying the optional Event Card, here is what you'll get: Instant Unlock Vampiric Pose Exotic Emote Sugary Staple Exotic Sparrow Roseate Gleam Shader Earnable Rewards Cobwebbed Ghost Projection – One Event Ticket Sugar Rush Transmat Effect – Two Event Tick... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, October 17, 2023 5:15 PM  It's only been a couple of weeks since poncle teased a new update for their genre-defining smash-hit Vampire Survivors, with a typically humorous trailer that showcased a new map, a new weapon, and even a new playable character. Since then it's been radio silence, until today, when a release date for the new update, titled Whiteout, was suddenly announced via the official poncle Twitter account. Basically, Vampire Survivors is releasing a substantial free update sooner than you would think. Read on for all the exciting details. Vampire Survivors' Whiteout update gets surprise release date announcement According to the official poncle Twitter account, the free Whiteout update will be released this Thursday, October 19. Given that past updates have tended to have simultaneous releases across PC, Mobile, and Nintendo Switch, you can expect the same to be true of this one, meaning you'll be able to tuck into the Whiteout's wintry delights on Thursday regardless... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, October 17, 2023 5:00 PM  The Haunting Event is in full swing on Call of Duty with spooky changes and additions to every mode in the game. There are Halloween-themed items on Al Mazrah, bosses to fight, and even DMZ has some festive content. One strangely absent playlist is the fan-favorite Zombie Royale. If you've participated in previous Halloween events for Call of Duty, you know how much fun the mode is. With this in mind, let me show you when Zombie Royale is coming to the Call of Duty (CoD) Haunting Event. Related: How to defeat Swamp Creature in Operation Nightmare When is the Zombie Royale coming to Call of Duty If you're wondering where the Zombie Royale playlist is, you're not alone. According to the official Blog Post, Zombie Royale is coming to the game as part of the mid-season update. As most items in that post went live on October 17, 2023, it would make sense for everything to be available. Image: Raven Software Perhaps in response to th... |