GamersHeroes Thursday, November 16, 2023 12:54 PM Players will be able to conquer The Doomsday Scenario this week in Rockstar Games' GTA Online. The post New Community Challenge This Week in GTA Online appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Thursday, November 16, 2023 1:30 PM  Despite ongoing rumors and even leaked data from potential suitors, Sega isn't currently looking for a buyer, according to the company's COO. In fact, Sega is expanding and looking at possible acquisitions itself. Even so, Sega is "honored" that so many other companies want to acquire the Sonic the Hedgehog publisher. |
Kotaku Thursday, November 16, 2023 12:30 PM  Assassin's Creed Mirage will get a new update in December that adds a New Game Plus mode for free, and introduces an optional difficulty setting that will absolutely stomp your face in. |
Kotaku Thursday, November 16, 2023 12:15 PM  Sledgehammer Games and Treyarch have dropped a new update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III that was intended to bring numerous fixes to the game. And while the released patch did still address issues with the shooter's performance, most notably during parts of the Zombies campaign and in the launcher menu, some… |
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Kotaku Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:15 AM  Do you have a loved one on your holiday gift list who is perpetually attached to their Switch? Are they always trying to save a princess, pay off their debt to an anthropomorphic raccoon, or catch 'em all? Are they so busy upholding the monarchy and putting cute little creatures into ball prisons that they aren't… |
Kotaku Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:00 AM  Chinese publisher NetEase is opening a new studio with the lead writer behind the Mass Effect series at the helm. |
Kotaku Thursday, November 16, 2023 9:15 AM  This story is part of our new Future of Gaming series, a three-site look at gaming's most pioneering technologies, players, and makers. |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 1:16 PM  Baldur's Gate 3 is my all-time favorite game, and it looks like I can finally get my hands on a physical edition. Larian Studios just revealed that a new Deluxe Edition is available for preorder, and it comes with much more than just the base game itself. If you're like me and missed the previous Collector's Edition preorder with all of the fun goodies, this is the perfect opportunity to get some cool BG3-related extras as well as a shiny physical copy to show off. Continue reading Baldur's Gate 3 gets new physical release, preorders open now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 builds, BG3 mods, Baldur's Gate 3 classes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 1:01 PM  Grim Dawn, one of the best Diablo 2 spiritual successors alongside the likes of Path of Exile and Titan Quest, gets a huge update today ahead of its next expansion, Fangs of Asterkarn. The beloved Steam ARPG, which boasts a resounding 'very positive' Steam rating of 93% across more than 72,000 reviews, is getting a ton of balance changes, quality-of-life features, and reworks to its loot tables for a smoother, more fun experience. If you're looking to take a break from Diablo 4 and fancy something different, Grim Dawn update 1.2 is a great time to jump in. Continue reading 9/10 dark fantasy ARPG gets a massive update to rival Diablo 4 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best fantasy games, Best games like Diablo, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 12:31 PM  When you hear 'multiplayer horror,' no doubt the first game that springs to mind is Dead by Daylight. Of course, there are others. Phasmophobia, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Sons of the Forest. But it's DBD that embodies and encapsulates the pillars of the genre. BHVR's superlative online slasher continues to surge on Steam, but there's a new indie horror that's suddenly blowing up, with more players, and a huge 10/10, 'overwhelmingly positive' rating after thousands of reviews. You might have heard of Lethal Company by now. But it's such a hit, it's even beating Dead by Daylight. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best horror games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 12:31 PM  2023 has been quite the year for PC games. We've seen Diablo 4, the highly-anticipated fourth act in Blizzard's ongoing Eternal Conflict, and the launch of Starfield, Bethesda's space epic that some hoped would redefine RPGs. And yet, on Monday, November 13, Geoff Keighley unveiled the list of games nominated for The Game Awards' coveted GOTY - and, much to the surprise of players across our virtual universe, Diablo 4 and Starfield were notably absent. Continue reading Diablo 4 and Starfield are great, but they didn't deserve GOTY MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 12:27 PM  Epic Games has just added age ratings and restrictions to Fortnite. Starting today (November 16), every Island published in Fortnite will display its own age rating. This extends to a small portion of cosmetic items as well, which are now not deemed appropriate for experiences rated E or E10+. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite Chapter 4 map - key locations, Fortnite skins, All Fortnite Chapter 4 weapons |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 12:21 PM  What are the best FPS games on PC? From the classic physics chaos of Half-Life 2 to Halo Infinite's beautifully rendered worlds, these are the finest FPS games. For more than two decades, FPS games have been the driving force of the PC games industry. They've let us travel from the depths of Hell in Doom to the outer reaches of space in Titanfall 2. Others have taken us on a detour through the likes of Half-Life 2's zombie-infested Ravenholm, while some have embraced futuristic cities. Some of these games are old, others are new, and all are great. Wolfenstein 2's amazing campaign; Rainbow Six Siege's tight tactical multiplayer; Overwatch 2 and its vast array of amazing heroes. No matter what sort of virtual gunplay you're after, the following titles will satisfy your itchy trigger finger. So crack those knuckles, and get ready to make every shot count. These aren't only the best FPS games, some of these entries are included in our best PC games too. Continue reading The best FPS games on PC 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Titanfall 2 class guide, Titanfall 2 PC port review, Titanfall 2 campaign review |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 12:04 PM  How do you install and play a Minecraft snapshot? These snapshots are the very first iteration of Minecraft updates, and are a way for Mojang to test out bug fixes, technical changes, and new mechanics before officially rolling them out. Anyone with the Java edition of the creative game can try these features without any risk to your current world, so let's find out how to be the first to try the next big Minecraft update. During Minecraft Live each year, the next big Minecraft update is revealed to the community. In past years, we've had the likes of the Caves and Cliffs update, The Wild Update, and the Trails and Tales update - each of them overhauling the base game with new Minecraft biomes, blocks, and mobs. Since these updates come with so much new content, they need to be tested out first, and that's where Minecraft snapshots come in. Use them to test out new experimental features before anyone else, and feedback to Mojang if you have any issues. It's a win-win situation. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:55 AM  Is Roblox on Steam? Roblox continues to be one of the most popular experiences on the internet, as creators and players come together in one platform to enjoy each other's work. But with the most popular gameplay experiences available on Steam, can you add this game platform itself to your Steam library? Whether you're new to Roblox or have been playing and creating for years, there's no hiding from the fact that it's one of the most beloved platforms around. Offering new creators the ability to put their ideas out to thousands of players, and giving players the chance to try new experiences for free, there really is no reason not to give it a try. But if you're wondering, "Is Roblox safe?", you might also want to know if you can download it via your trusted Steam libray. Continue reading Is Roblox on Steam? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:40 AM  Is Honkai Star Rail available on Steam? Valve's storefront is the reigning platform for PC games, so it's no surprise that the vast majority of players prefer to expand their library of games exclusively on Steam. However, this practice is complicated by first-party launchers and exclusivity deals between developers and publishers. So, what does this mean for Honkai Star Rail? If you're wondering whether Honkai Star Rail is available on Steam, you've come to the right place. The free PC game continues to go from strength to strength – just take a glance at our Honkai Star Rail review to find out why it's so beloved – and a Steam version would be ideal for dedicated Valve consumers. Here's what we know about the Honkai Star Rail exclusivity deals affecting its availability on Steam. Continue reading Is Honkai Star Rail on Steam? |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:40 AM  Is Zenless Zone Zero on Steam? HoYoverse brings us a new universe of characters to pull from gacha banners, this time in a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk city. Before you're let loose on the mean streets of New Eridu, you might be wondering whether a Zenless Zone Zero Steam launch is on the cards. Zenless Zone Zero is set to release as a free PC game, presenting a low barrier to entry for prospective players. However, can we expect Zenless Zone Zero on Steam? If you can't tear yourself away from Valve's digital storefront, we've got all the latest news and information you need. Here's what we know about the roguelike game's platform availability ahead of the Zenless Zone Zero release date, including whether it'll be available to download on Steam. Continue reading Is Zenless Zone Zero on Steam? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Zenless Zone Zero characters, The best anime games on PC, Zenless Zone Zero system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:42 AM  What are the current and upcoming Genshin Impact events? A new version of Genshin Impact arrives every six weeks, complete with new characters, quests, and events. It's difficult to keep track of which events are currently running and if there are any new ones coming soon, so here's a schedule for all current and upcoming Genshin Impact events. There are usually a number of Genshin Impact events running simultaneously, and they aren't just in-game events. HoYoverse often launches a web event every update, which gives players a chance to learn about the latest Genshin Impact characters through an interactive story told through a web browser. Similar to some of the best RPG games, the rewards for completing Genshin Impact events range from in-game items like primogems and mora, to real life prizes like mouse mats and plushies. Continue reading Genshin Impact events – all current and upcoming events MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:46 AM  Modern Warfare 3 is the latest semi-remake, sort-of-reimagination entry in the chart-topping Call of Duty series. It puts us back in the boots of Task Force 141, hot on the heels of an old enemy, Makarov, as he attempts to take down the West. Again. My MW3 review finds that this familiarity, paired with myriad all-new issues, makes for a boring, unimaginative, and often offensive campaign. Attempting to add semi-open-world missions muddies an already scattershot single-player offering, dragging this year's CoD into the realm of one of the worst FPS games I've ever had the misfortune to play. Continue reading Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 review – the worst CoD entry yet MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MW3 guns, MW3 review, MW3 loadouts |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:28 AM  The Fallout 4 next-gen update was originally announced all the way back in October of last year. At the time, Bethesda said the revamped and refreshed version of its RPG would arrive in 2023 - the Skyrim and Oblivion developer was naturally busy with another little game called Starfield, but seemingly still had room to deliver Fallout 4 next-gen. Now, as the end of 2023 draws near, news on the Fallout 4 next-gen update is absent or sporadic. With Starfield in the bag, and everyone hungry for a bit more wasteland after Fallout 3, New Vegas, and Fallout 76, one former Bethesda executive shares insight into the Fallout 4 next-gen update and its whereabouts. Continue reading Fallout 4 next gen update shared by former Bethesda exec MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fallout 4 console commands, Fallout 4 mods, Fallout 4 System Requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:26 AM  I watched the trailer for WoW The War Within as a member of the audience at BlizzCon 2023, and truly, I felt myself tear up. When we last saw Anduin Wrynn he had banished himself to The Maw alongside restored Ranger General Sylvanas Windrunner, determined to atone for the sins he committed under the thrall of The Jailer. He returns to Azeroth somewhat broken, a war waging within his mind that he's going to struggle to win; but does that mean his Maw-sworn ally Sylvanas Windrunner may return, too? I asked WoW's executive producer, Holly Longdale, in an exclusive BlizzCon interview. Continue reading WoW The War Within sees Anduin return, and maybe even Sylvanas MORE FROM PCGAMESN: WoW Dragonflight tier list, The best WoW addons, WoW Dragonflight review |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:17 AM  When is GTA 6 coming out? Given how many years it takes to create open worlds of the same caliber as GTA 5, it's no surprise that Rockstar Games has already spent years developing GTA 6. However, like most developers, Rockstar prefers to keep its secrets close to its chest until they're close to the end of development - and recent reports suggest that the release date is sooner than you might think. The Grand Theft Auto 6 release date has certainly been a long time coming. Early gameplay leaks of GTA 6 surfaced online last year, along with lines of source code and development footage for the open-world game. There's been plenty of rumors and speculation surrounding the release date since then, including forecast statements from Take-Two Interactive and confirmation of an imminent GTA 6 trailer. Here's all the latest on GTA 6, including news, trailers, gameplay, and of course, the release date. Continue reading GTA 6 release date estimate, trailer, and latest Rockstar Games news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, Best open-world games, GTA 5 cheats |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:12 AM  Is World of Warcraft on Steam? Blizzard's long-running MMORPG has been synonymous with PC gaming since it launched in 2004. In the years since World of Warcraft established itself as one of the biggest games of all time, Steam has followed a similar trajectory, transforming the digital storefront into a hub for PC users. The idea of World of Warcraft, Blizzard's star MMORPG game coming to Steam would seem preposterous only a few years ago, but a lot has changed recently. 2023 marked the first time Blizzard brought its games over to a new platform, starting with Overwatch 2 on Steam. Suddenly, World of Warcraft on Steam doesn't seem out of reach anymore. Continue reading Is World of Warcraft on Steam? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: WoW Dragonflight tier list, The best WoW addons, WoW Dragonflight review |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:05 AM  Loddlenaut instantly caught my eye, and it was with good reason. The new indie game from Moon Lagoon and Secret Mode is oh so adorable, featuring a unique premise that sees you care for an alien planet's ocean and raise adorable underwater creatures called loddles (yes, these guys are literally extraterrestrial axolotls and I'm so here for it). If you love all things cozy like I do, then you're in for a treat: Loddlenaut has just dropped. Continue reading Cozy new Steam game lets you raise alien axolotls MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Best relaxing games, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:01 AM  Survival strategy games like Frostpunk offer a glimpse of the fantastic tension that comes from holding out in a devastated post-apocalyptic world. Surviving the Aftermath captures that essence and blends it with the ever-present hostility of The Last of Us and The Walking Dead, along with colony sims like Rimworld, to create a harsh, punishing city builder that's yours as a free game, but only if you're quick. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best city-building games on PC, The best survival games on PC |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:32 AM  Will CSGO skins transfer to CS2? It's an important question, and those of us with thousands of hours, skins, and - most importantly- dollars invested in the FPS want to know the answer before we commit to a new grind. There's a huge market for CSGO skins, so the developers are treading on thin ice when it comes to the future of this digital asset. Owning Counter-Strike 2 skins isn't just about making a fashion statement. It's about putting your mark on your implements of death. It's about showing off your expertise, and, occasionally, selling on for a decent profit - maybe just wait for the skin prices to calm down a little before you decide on investing too much. Now that the Counter-Strike 2 release date is finally here, this is everything you need to know about CS2 skins before you jump in. Continue reading CS2 skins explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: CS2 crosshair, CS2 ranks, CS2 skins |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 10:58 AM  What are the new DBD codes? These freebie-granting DBD rewards can actually be quite hard to keep up with since they arrive pretty regularly, which is no bad thing. We're never going to complain about in-game giveaways, and Dead by Daylight codes can give you anything from outfits to charms, and even Bloodpoints and Iridescent Shards. Whether you want your favorite DBD killers to get a stylish new look, or you want to add to your survivors' wardrobes, be sure to redeem the codes below before it's too late. There may also be codes for Dead by Daylight Bloodpoints, Rift Fragments, and charms, so there are plenty of goodies to be had. Some of these Dead by Daylight codes are ongoing though, so you may have snapped them up already. Continue reading DBD codes November 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 10:55 AM  What are the best Minecraft maps? Minecraft is the inventor's paradise, but, of course, it is also the connoisseur's nightmare. Thanks to the huge number of user-created Minecraft maps out there, it's almost impossible to find the finest creations around. Who has time these days to sift through hundreds of Minecraft maps, devour them with their digital senses, and come to a conclusion on which ones are worth your time? Well, us, actually. We have scoured forums, marathoned YouTube videos, and sampled more of the best Minecraft maps than we can count on to bring you the definitive list. To find the very best, we have whittled down the finest user-created environments and placed them into their very own category. Whether you fancy a Minecraft dropper map to plunge through or a Minecraft city map in which to live out your Minecraft life game fantasies, we have absolutely everything you need to get the most out of Minecraft maps. Continue reading The best Minecraft maps MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 10:49 AM  Is Valorant on Steam? Riot's tactical FPS has been a revelation for those who want the strategy of Counter-Strike and the hero abilities of Overwatch. With a suite of heroes to master, and a whole host of maps to commit to memory, there's never been a better time to jump into Valorant. But is it available on Steam? For those just beginning their Valorant journey, we have the best Valorant crosshairs to help your aim, each Valorant Rank you can set your sights on, and most importantly, the next Valorant Night Market dates so you can have the fanciest loadout possible. Continue reading Is Valorant on Steam? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valorant Night Market dates, Valorant ranks, Valorant crosshair codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 12:35 PM  Nvidia's GeForce Now is always looking for ways to improve its offering, and this holiday season, you can grab three free months of PC Game Pass if you sign up for a six-month GeForce Now Ultimate membership. You can play some of the best PC games on GeForce Now by linking your Steam, Ubisoft+, Epic Game Store, and Xbox Game Pass subscriptions all in one place. Better still, by signing up to GeForce Now Ultimate, which gets you priority access to RTX 4080 rigs, 120 fps performance, and 8-hour sessions - you now get three months of PC Game Pass for free. Continue reading Grab three free months of PC Game Pass with GeForce Now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4060 review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 10:48 AM  November 16, 2023: Removed all expired codes. What are the active NBA 2k24 codes? Every new game in the 2K sports series has a selection of freebies given away, and the latest in 2K's basketball games is no exception. There are plenty of NBA 2K24 locker codes to redeem for new player cards, XP boosts, and MyPlayer gear, among others. However, you'll need to quickly snag them up for yourself. This is because many of the early NBA 2k24 codes are exclusive to relatively small thresholds of players. Some freebies in this series of sports games come and go like whispers in the wind, so you need to act fast. However, we're now starting to get some freebies that are sticking around for longer, so we've gathered these NBA 2k24 locker codes to hopefully give you a little boost. Continue reading NBA 2K24 codes November 2023 – all locker codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 16, 2023 10:41 AM  What is the Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 release date? Chapter 2: Fly in a Web was the last instalment of Poppy Playtime, and left us both relieved to have avoided Mommy Long Legs and excited for what might come next. The Poppy Playtime games are an interesting mix of horror micro-scenarios, with the overall narrative being punctuated by several terrifying mini-games. The second chapter of Poppy Playtime tasked the player with a few rounds of whack-a-mole, red light green light, and a really twisted game of Simon Says. What will the next chapter of the indie game involve, and more importantly, what is the Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 release date? Continue reading Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 release date window, trailers, and story |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 16, 2023 1:48 PM  If my calculations are correct, all the buildings in PowerWash Simulator's Back To The Future DLC are covered in some serious shit. It's your job to clean it off, of course - off the Hill Valley clocktower, Doc Brown's van, and of course the Delorean. It's out now. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 16, 2023 1:15 PM  Arma Reforger, the latest game in the long-running milsim series, has been in Early Access since May last year. No longer. It's 1.0 update arrived today, adding helicopters, a totally revised supply system, and as close to fast travel as the relentlessly realistic shooter will allow. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 16, 2023 1:00 PM  Don't mind me, just pressing my face through the bars of my Black Friday cell to bark a reminder that the Steam Deck OLED is on sale now via the Steam Store. Unlike with the original Steam Deck's launch, Valve say the much-upgraded OLED version arrives with ample stock, so buyers can hopefully get theirs posted out without delay. The familiar reservation system is "ready to switch on", though, should demand overwhelm supply. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:57 AM  Black Friday season is once again upon us, folks, but before you sigh with a deep-seated sense of dread, there's good news afoot. From now until November 30th, we've shaved 20% off the price of our annual RPS supporter memberships, which means you can pick up 12 months of ad-free browsing (and exclusive articles and game keys if you pick our Premium tier) on the cheap. All you need to do is head on over to our sign-up page and pick the subscription that suits you best. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:07 AM  Alright, fine, if you're consulting a list of the best early Black Friday gaming PC deals, it's probably already too late for me to convince you to build a PC from scratch. "But it works out cheaper!" I'd plead, sobbing, into disinterested ears. So be it – at least with the Black Friday sales going on, a prebuilt rig can be much better value that it would otherwise. The PCs on this list, some of which have several hundred pounds/dollars off their usual prices, are testament to that. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:00 AM  In this episode of the Electronic Wireless Show podcast, Nate and I put on some ill-fitting industry analyst hats to consider the current state of the free-to-play games market: a peculiar arena, one that that enriches some almost as often as it dooms others. It's all proven just too dangerous for Alan Wake 2 devs Remedy Entertainment, who've rebooted their upcoming F2P shooter Vanguard as a more traditional paid game. We later return to our core competences, in press release-speak, to talk about the Steam Deck OLED and the games we've been playing this week. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 16, 2023 10:27 AM  If you feel sorely in need of a ray of sunshine, you enjoy same-screen multiplayer games such as Towerfall, and you're unfussed about murdering slimes, consider Bopl Battle. Out today, it's a jolly 2D arena brawler in which each player is a smiling ball of gloop, equipped with pre-selected special abilities that cover an amusing range. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 16, 2023 10:00 AM  The ocean planet of GUP-14 is not a happy place. Its seabed has been gunked up with piles of trash, globs of purple gunge and nasty clouds of micro-plastics, all because an industrial megacorp couldn't be bothered to clean up after themselves after bleeding it for resources. That megacorp's since upped sticks to, sadly, continue their terrible ways somewhere else in the solar system, but calling out these bad practices (beyond them being obviously bad and not good for the planet) is not really Loddlenaut's concern here. Rather, your job is to simply clean up this mess with your array of high-tech gadgetry, healing its polluted environments so: a) it's not a grim, purple hellscape anymore; b) native, axolotl-like loddle creatures can move back in and prosper. It's simple, satisfying work that's designed to make you feel warm and fuzzy inside without having to think too hard. But its straightforward, frictionless tale may leave some wishing it had just a little more bite, and less of a sense that you're laying the ground for some other faceless corpo power to go and splurge all over it again. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 16, 2023 8:22 AM  Everybody's favourite bulk-buyer of studios and licenses Embracer Group have announced that they've laid off 900 people over the last three months, as per restructuring plans revealed this summer - around five percent of their total workforce. |
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Siliconera Thursday, November 16, 2023 2:00 PM
Kotobukiya confirmed that it will restock its Nineball Seraph Armored Core model kit. Originally released in the 2000s, the kit modeled after the famous boss will be available again in May 2024.
The 1/72 scale model kit will stand at around 210mm (~8.27 inches) tall when completed. The owner will also be able to transform the unit to its flight mode.
The model kit will be available at 9,240 yen (~$61.45). People residing outside Japan can also place orders on Japanese web stores that support international shipping, such as AmiAmi, Hobby Search, and Hobby Link Japan.
Nineball Seraph is an enhanced version of Nine-Ball, one of the most famous boss enemies in the Armored Core series. It originally appeared in the 1999 PlayStation entry Armored Core: Master of Arena. The Nineball Seraph also appeared as an extra boss in the 2001 PS2 game Armored Core 2: Another Age and the 2010 PS3 crossover title Another Century's Episode: R.
Kotobukiya has been gradually restocking its Armored Core model kits. In October 2023, it announced the restocks for Armored Core: For Answer's BFF 063AN Ambient and CR-HOGIRE Noblesse Oblige.
New stocks for the Armored Core Variable Infinity model kit of the Nineball Seraph will be available in May 2024.
The post Armored Core Nineball Seraph Model Kit Will Return Next Year appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 16, 2023 1:30 PM
Target released its Black Friday video games sales ad preview on its site for 2023. Many video games and accessories will be available at stores and online from November 19-25, 2023.
By way of console sales, Target will have many available and include an added bonus of free gift cards. The Xbox Series X will be available at $50 less than its usual price during the promotion, costing $449.99. You can also snag the Diablo IV bundle for the same price. That will save you $110. As an added bonus, you will receive a $75 Target gift card when purchasing either of those. If you're looking for an Xbox Series S Holiday Starter Bundle, it will be on sale for $249.99.
The Meta Quest 2: Advanced All-in-One Virtual Reality 128GB Headset will also be available for $249.99, which is $50 less than its regular price. Plus, you'll receive a free $50 Target gift card when you make the purchase.
Additionally, a new Nintendo Switch Lite Isabelle's Aloha Edition with Animal Crossing New Horizons included will be available exclusively at Target. That'll cost $199.99.
As for other gaming-adjacent sales, Target will offer 10% off select gaming gift cards, excluding Fortnite V-bucks.
Here's a list of other accessories that will be on sale at Target:
Here's a list of the video games shown as being on sale at Target in its Black Friday 2023 ad:
Target Black Friday deals will be available from November 19-25, 2023.
The post Target Black Friday 2023 Video Games Sales Appear in Ad Preview appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 16, 2023 1:00 PM
Tamashii Nations announced the development of a replica Master Sword from the Legend of Zelda series, which will be part of the company's PROPLICA line. While details are scarce at the moment, Tamashii has said a prototype will be displayed at the Tamashii Nation 2023 event in Akihabara.
PROPLICA is a line of replica weapons by Tamashii Nation, itself a part of Bandai Namco. Previous PROPLICA pieces have included voice lines from the media they are from, though it is unknown if the Master Sword will include these.
You can see the announcement tweet below:
Previous releases in Tamashii Nations' PROPLICA line include Yuta Okkotsu's sword from Jujutsu Kaisen 0 and the serrated Nichirin blades used by Inosuke from Demon Slayer. As for the Legend of Zelda, Nintendo recently announced that a live-action movie based on the series is in production with Wes Ball set to direct. The company also released sales figures reporting that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sold nearly 20 million copies during the first half of the current fiscal year.
There is currently no release date for the Legend of Zelda PROPLICA Replica Master Sword from Tamashii Nations, however a prototype is set to be show at the Tamashii Nation event in Akihabara beginning November 17, 2023.
The post Legend of Zelda Master Sword Proplica Replica Announced appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 16, 2023 12:30 PM
Back in July 2023, Kotobukiya announced there would be a Bishoujo Transformers Thundercracker figure. It is expected to appear in Japan in June 2024 and in North America between July and September 2024.
When Thundercracker appears, she will be ¥17,000/$170. Pre-orders are open until December 19, 2023 through Kotobukiya's Japanese storefront, while Sideshow doesn't note a cut-off date for the US pre-orders. The figure will stand at about eight and a half inches tall (215mm), including the purple Decepticon base she's standing on. She's a 1/7th scale figure, and the company noted it isn't planning any reprints of her past her initial run.
Here's a closer look at how Thundercracker is expected to look.
As a reminder, this is a limited edition recolor of the upcoming Bishoujo Transformers Starscream figure. Pre-orders for it opened back in August 2023. That will appear ahead of this variant, with it showing up in Japan in April 2024 and worldwide between May and July 2024. It is one of three planned styles, with the third Skywarp figure still without a painted prototype or release window.
The Bishoujo Transformers Thundercracker figure will come to Japan in June 2024, followed by a North American release between July and September 2024. She'll join characters like Bumblebee and Megatron.
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Siliconera Thursday, November 16, 2023 12:00 PM
Atlus celebrated the launch of Persona 5 Tactica with video of a mini concert of music from the game's soundtrack. The concert was performed by a five-piece band featuring the game's lead composer Toshiki Konishi on guitar and the Persona 5 games' regular singer Lyn Inaizumi on vocals.
The mini concert was posted to YouTube a day ahead of the launch of Persona 5 Tactica, and it features six tracks from the soundtrack:
The latter two tracks were taken from the Repaint Your Heart DLC, which will release alongside the base game. All six tracks from the concert can be found on the official soundtrack, which will also be available as a five-disc CD release. It will also be available to download and stream from most major services.
The Persona 5 Tactica concert was first announced by Atlus in September. Attendance was based on a lottery system and held in a secret location in Japan a month later. As well as Lyn and Konishi, the other band members were Daisuke Sato (drums), Hideki Ando (keyboards) and Motohiro Kuroda (bass).
Persona 5 Tactica will release for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC on November 17, 2023.
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Siliconera Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:30 AM
A new trailer and additional details about HoloParade, a Hololive Vtuber tower defense game debuting in December 2023, appeared. It will be $3.99 and, while it includes 65 performers, has no in-app purchases.
This is a side-scrolling tower defense game not unlike The Battle Cats. People collect and deploy Hololive Vtubers to fight against various monsters.
Here's the first trailer. It begins by showing a crew with Hololive English Myth members like Amelia Watson, Calliope Mori, and Gawr Gura. After that, we see Ookami Mio and Shirakami Fubuki on the attack. Sakura Miko and Hoshimachi Suisei show up after that. In addition to the Vtubers, their mascots also show up as allied units. The video also confirms the Hololive Productions office shows up as the hub area, with Harusaki Nodoka, one of the official staff alongside A-chan, providing voice acting for these segments.
There are also a number of initial screenshots. While these are in Japanese, the game will feature English and Indonesian translations as well.
As a reminder, this is the first of the Holo Indie paid games. Cover announced that people can now make Hololive and Holostars Vtuber games and release them on Steam, so long as people follow guidelines and register it with the company.
If people prefer the Holostars to Hololive performers, there's another game available in November 2023. The Doppelganger visual novel starring the Tempus Vtubers is out on PCs now.
HoloParade will appear on PCs on December 1, 2023.
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Siliconera Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:00 AM
Pre-orders are open for the Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Cinnamoroll Collaboration Ver. by Good Smile Company. This Nendoroid is set to cost ¥9,800 or $61.99, depending on the storefront, will be available for purchase until January 18, 2024, and is expected to ship in Q4 2024 outside Japan.
The Miku and Cinnamoroll Nendoroid was previously teased during Good Smile Company's WonHobby G 2023 Autumn announcements. The item comes with Miku herself and three faceplates, as well as several other optional parts including a cinnamon roll and a ribbon accessory. The included Cinnamoroll also has an alternate body and head option to dress them up similar to Miku Pre-orders from the Good Smile Online shop will also receive a Coffee Cup head accessory as a bonus.
You can get a look at the Nendoroid in the gallery below:
Good Smile Company has also recently teased Nendoroids of Ruby and Aqua from Oshi no Ko, as well as Shiori from classic Dating Sim Tokimeki Memorial. Hatsune Miku also featured in fellow Vocaloid Meiko's 19th anniversary image, and also has a Polaris figure on the way based on her design in the song "Starly Start".
The Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Cinnamoroll Collaboration Ver. is available from both the US and International Good Smile Online Shops. Pre-orders will close on January 18, 2024, with shipping expected for Quarter 4, 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, November 16, 2023 10:30 AM
SNK released The King of Fighters XIII: Global Match for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. As the newest version of KOF XIII, Global Match adds more online features like a spectator mode and the implementation of the popular rollback netcode.
The game's digital release comes with an optional Deluxe Edition that includes a 129-page digital artbook and a soundtrack album with 36 tracks. The European physical releases feature an exclusive Collector's Edition that comes with a Neo Geo game case at €89.90 (~$98). An even more limited Deluxe Edition will add a 27 x 19 inch aluminum painting at €249.90 (~$272).
SNK also uploaded a launch trailer for KOF XIII: Global Match on its YouTube channel:
The King of Fighters XIII is the series' last mainline entry to feature 2D sprites, as KOF XIV transitioned to 3D models. SNK initially launched the game in arcades in 2010 before it published the first console versions on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2011. The company released a Steam Edition for PCs in 2013, which also included the PS3 and Xbox 360 DLC characters without additional purchases.
SNK first revealed KOF XIII: Global Match in early June 2023 while announcing plans to hold an open beta test. The company then held two more tests in August 2023 and October 2023, respectively.
The King of Fighters XIII: Global Match is now available worldwide on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The PS4 version is also playable on PlayStation 5 with backward compatibility.
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Siliconera Thursday, November 16, 2023 10:05 AM
Atlus and Vanillaware released lots of information about major Unicorn Overlord characters and gameplay. Six allies and various overworld exploration details came up, as well as information about the setting of Fevrith.
Unicorn Overlord is set on Fevrith. The Empire of Zenoira took over everything, with the Albion, Bastorias, Cornia, Drakenhold, and Elheim under it. Players follow members of the Cornian Liberation Army, led by Prince Alain. Atlus and Vanillaware's most recent reveal showed off Clive the knight, Chloe the knight, Hodrick the former knight, Travis the spy, Yahna the witch, and a swordswoman named Melisandre. They all act as his allies and assist his cause.
Here's a gallery showing off all these Unicorn Overlord characters that will join players' parties.
When someone is journeying through the Unicorn Overlord overworld, there are certain sorts of gameplay elements they'll encounter. They can happen upon quests, which will send them into battle. If you see a town or fort, you can liberate them from Zenoira. Once that's done, you can access shops, make the area safer from enemies, and participate in mock battles. However, with forts you do need to raise Renown Rank to access certain Honors and abilities by defeating enemies and restoring towns. You can gather items as you explore, then deliver them to fallen towns to rebuild them so you have garrisons and inns for extra buffs and rewards.
A number of new screenshots also appeared.
Unicorn Overlord will come to the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X on March 8, 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, November 16, 2023 9:30 AM
Bandai is launching The Gundam Base Mobile USA Tour with its first stop in Las Vegas. It held a pre-opening at Hilton Grand Vacation Elara on November 15, 2023. For the grand opening on November 16, 2023, the company is also setting up booths at The Park Vegas in front of the T-Mobile Arena. Both venues will remain open until November 19, 2023.
The event features various contents, including a collaboration with the Formula 1 team Scuderia AlphaTauri. The venue will also have limited-edition Gunpla kits, such as the 1/144 High Grade Destiny Gundam with clear parts, a 1/144 Real Grade Hi-Nu Gundam with titanium finish, and a neon blue 1/100 Master Grade Gundam Barbatos. Bandai will also set up demos of Gundam video games in the venues.
The Gundam Base is Bandai's store chain that primarily sells Gunpla model kits from the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise. Its main store is located at the Diver City Plaza in Tokyo, Japan, which also hosts a transformable life-sized statue of the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam. Other than Japan, the chain also has branches in Korea, China, Taiwan, and Thailand. A temporary branch also appears at Gundam Factory Yokohama, which will remain open until March 31, 2024.
The Gundam Base Mobile USA Tour is ongoing in Las Vegas, Nevada until November 19, 2023. The tour will also make a stop in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 5-7, 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, November 16, 2023 9:00 AM
Cover Corporation revealed Holostars English Armis, a new VTuber unit in Hololive Production. The group will feature four new English-speaking male VTubers. The talents will make their debuts on November 17-28, 2023.
Here's the debut schedule for the four new VTubers:
After all four VTubers have made their debuts, Jurard T Rexford will host the unit's first collab stream on November 18, 2023, at 5:00 PM EST / 8:00 PM PST.
The English Hololive Production X account has also published a teaser trailer featuring all four new VTubers:
Holostars is the male VTuber division of Cover's Hololive Production. The agency established the first Holostars English unit Tempus with Regis Altare, Axel Syrios, Magni Dezmond, and Vesper Noir in July 2022.
Four more English-speaking VTubers—Gavis Bettel, Machina X Flayon, Banzoin Hakka, and Josuiji Shinri—debuted in January 2023, but they also joined Tempus instead of forming their own unit. With the graduations of Magni Dezmond and Vesper Noir and the debuts of the newest Armis unit, Holostars English will have ten active VTubers.
The Holostars English Armis unit, consisting of Jurard T Rexford, Goldbullet, Octavio, and Crimson Ruze, will debut on November 17, 2023.
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 16, 2023 1:51 PM  Wasabi is one of the many forgeables you can find in Coral Island, and we'll let you know how to find them, and some of its most common locations. Since it's a rare forgeable you can only find during the Spring season, many players aren't having much luck trying to spot it. Let me explain where you can find Wasabi. Coral Island: Where to find Wasabi If you're looking to fix up the Lake Temple, you'll need to find Wasabi, which can be frustrating when it's pretty rare. This light-green forgeable is also great for selling, so where can you find it? How you can find Wasabi in Coral Island is exploring locations such as the Forest, Woodlands, Garden Lane, or the area between your farm and the Beach. Screenshot: PC Invasion Although the Wasabi plant can appear in quite a number of areas, you'll be hard-pressed to spot it. Rarely, you can find it in trash cans only during the springtime as well. Whenever you... |
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 16, 2023 1:20 PM  The MCW is a superb Assault Rifle with a manageable rate of fire and a punchy damage profile. This gun also has predictable Recoil, making it deadly at any range. If you want to take this weapon for a spin, let me show you the best MCW build in MW3: Attachments, loadout, and perks. Related: Best Killstreaks in MW3 Best MCW attachments in MW3 Image: PC Invasion I wasn't kidding about the MCW's predictable Recoil. With the right Attachments, the MCW kicks straight up with virtually no horizontal movement. Sprinkle in a few buffs to ADS speed, and you have an absolute monster on your hands. Here's the build: Optic: MK. 3 Reflector Muzzle: Shadowstrike Suppressor Barrel: 16.5″ MCW Cyclone Long Barrel Stock: RB Regal Heavy Stock Underbarrel: XTEN Phantom-5 Handstop MK. 3 Reflector I feel like a broken record recommending this Optic so often, but it really is fantastic. The MK. 3 Reflector has z... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 16, 2023 1:17 PM  If you're looking to increase the island's ranking, you'll need to start donating items to the Museum. We'll go over all the Museum Artifacts and how to get them in Coral Island. There are 78 Artifacts you can come across in this farming and life sim, all available to donate to the Museum to enhance its collection. They even have other uses, as we'll explain below. How to get all Museum Artifacts in Coral Island Artifacts donated to the Museum will give you Town Rank points, or you can decide to gift them to someone. You can also sell them for a good price. How you can get all Museum Artifacts in Coral Island is either through finding Coffers, or purchasing Coffers at the Black Market. Screenshot: PC Invasion Whenever you're clearing trash, you have the chance of earning a Coffer, which is a little locked chest. Trash appears in the Ocean while you're diving as well. You can also purchase Coffers at the ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 16, 2023 1:17 PM  In Monopoly GO, we're done with watching birds in the Bird Watching tournament as we move on to the Space Repairs tournament. Below is everything you could possibly need to know for this new event! How does Space Repairs work in Monopoly GO? Space Repairs in Monopoly GO is a tournament. Upon earning five points, you will be grouped up with 49 other active players to participate in a tough tournament. Like normal, this event will last only until tomorrow, so you'll need to fight hard and fast to get to the top of this leaderboard! As you earn points, you will be placed higher and higher in the rankings for your group, and you will earn a certain reward once the tournament in over. Along the way, you will earn milestone rewards for getting far in the event, so there's two ways to get awesomely rewarded. Image via Scopely You will earn points by landing on Railway Tiles and performing the following actions: Blocked Shutdown... |
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