Kotaku Tuesday, November 21, 2023 11:46 AM  If you've recently been playing Modern Warfare III and died unexpectedly to what appeared, at first glance, to be an extremely volatile metal bird—that was me and my breacher drone, and we're not sorry. The new lethal throwable is only equippable in Activision's latest shooter if you progress pretty far in MWIII's… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 21, 2023 11:15 AM  Remember when it took us seven years to get a new The Last of Us game? Remember when there was even a question about whether or not we'd ever get a sequel to Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic action game because the ending was so intentionally ambiguous and thought-provoking? Now, it seems we can't go a year without… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:45 AM  2023 has been one heck of a year for games. The typically slow month of January saw the launch of the critically acclaimed Dead Space remake, the shadow-drop sensation Hi-Fi Rush, and the just-fine Fire Emblem Engage. And every month since has seen a steady stream of high-profile bangers, from Like a Dragon Ishin and T… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 21, 2023 9:40 AM  As Cyberpunk 2077 approaches its third anniversary, the beleaguered blockbuster is getting a send-0ff to immortalize its unlikely turnaround. CD Projekt Red announced an Ultimate Edition for the sci-fi RPG on November 21 that includes this year's Phantom Liberty expansion and the massive 2.0 overhaul patch. There will… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 21, 2023 9:15 AM  Whenever a new blockbuster first-person shooter drops, gamers limber up so they can once again argue over how multiplayer matches get made and the algorithmic systems that determine who plays against whom and when. The recent release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is no exception—not long after its multiplayer… |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 11:59 AM  It's been less than a week since Larian Studios announced the deluxe physical edition of Baldur's Gate 3, and already pre-orders are being sold on other marketplaces for exuberant prices. Larian, understandably is not happy, and is advising people not to buy from resellers. Continue reading Baldur's Gate 3's deluxe edition isn't limited, so "skip" resellers MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 builds, BG3 mods, Baldur's Gate 3 classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 11:52 AM  What are the best Elden Ring builds? The first 20 levels shape your entire class, so selecting your stats carefully is essential. While placing some stat points into faith as an Astrologer may be tempting, you're probably better off committing to the full sorcery build to maximize your damage in the late game. But what are the best Elden Ring builds? Well, some loadouts - such as the Hoarfrost Stomp build - aren't as powerful as they used to be, but new ones are rising to take their place, such as Swarm of Flies. If you've found that your build has been nerfed, never fear - grab a specific Elden Ring Great Rune, and you'll be able to unlock character respec, and you can simply create a new one! Continue reading The best Elden Ring builds MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 11:35 AM  Is Towerborne on Game Pass? If you're looking forward to this action-adventure game, or maybe you're learning about it for the first time, here's whether you can expect it on Game Pass when the release date arrives. Towerborne is expected to launch some time in 2024, though a specific date hasn't been given by The Banner Saga developers, Stoic Studio. We don't know much about the game yet, but you can play solo, or online with up to four friends to venture out from a tower to fight all kinds of evil critters. From gameplay we've seen so far, it looks like a hack 'n' slash action platform game, where you'll gain skills to fight off waves of enemies. Continue reading Is Towerborne on Game Pass? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best action-adventure games, The best co-op games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 11:23 AM  What are the latest Valorant skins? It can be hard to keep track of all the weapon skins available, but we've gone through them all to provide the ultimate guide to every single one in the game right now. When Valorant was Project: A and little was known about the game, Riot made one thing clear - it would be a game for skin collectors. Since 2020, the game developer has actively been churning out virtual cosmetics for one of the best PC games, and in 2023, Valorant has at least ten skins for every single weapon. But who's keeping count? Well, we are. If you are looking to plan your next Valorant purchase or prepare for the next Valorant Night Market, then keep reading. Continue reading All Valorant skins, bundles, tiers, and prices MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valorant Night Market dates, Valorant ranks, Valorant crosshair codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 11:18 AM  The best gaming chair will keep you comfortable and looking good throughout long stints gaming, working, or relaxing at your computer. PCGamesN's experts have tried dozens of gaming chairs over the past few years, and have selected the most ergonomic, stylish, and comfy for your viewing pleasure below. You probably spend a long time sat at your gaming PC, making a chair that supports your behind and back an absolute must. Luckily, gaming chairs are getting better for this all the time. Our best office chairs is another great place to look if you're spending long hours at your desk. You might also want to pairing your comfy chair with the best gaming desk to ensure everything is the right height to avoid any strains or injuries. There are lots of factors to consider when it comes to finding the best gaming chair: style, materials, weight, support and of course, price. There's also a wide range of brands vying for your hard-earned cash, including peripherals behemoths like Razer and Corsair. Continue reading Best gaming chairs 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 11:15 AM  Eve Vanguard, the upcoming FPS module connected to CCP Games' persistent space MMORPG Eve Online, is having what the team is calling a "pre-alpha playtest." After being announced earlier this year, anticipation for the new game is at a fever pitch, so here's everything you need to know about how to get involved. Continue reading Eve Online's FPS sister Vanguard sets date for new public alpha MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Eve Online system requirements, Eve Online Beginners guide, Space games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 11:21 AM  Destiny 2 has always seen its Steam player count rapidly drop off in the last weeks of November - after all, it's the end of a season with no events or any other activities to keep players busy. This year, however, the bar for active users on Steam dropped to a new record low, and the reason is a blend of frustration, protest, and a year that, overall, has let a lot of players down. Continue reading Destiny 2 hits its lowest player count ever, and it'll happen again MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 Lightfall review, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 11:24 AM  The Grand Theft Auto games have their own share of secrets but there are a few behind-the-scenes curiosities too, such as why you can snipe GTA 3's moon to change its size. An ex-Rockstar developer has now solved that mystery, and is blogging even more stories behind the games. Continue reading GTA 3's testers had a gun that launched NPCs, an ex dev reveals |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 11:57 AM  Which League of Legends skins are currently on sale in the store? LoL is a free-to-play game in the truest sense - you can enjoy everything the MOBA has to offer for absolutely nothing. Now if you were to ask a seasoned League player if that were true, they'd probably have to stifle a few tears as they check how much their bank account has suffered buying skins since they started battling on the Rift. Riot rotates a series of skins in the store, with the savviest of us holding out until the cosmetic they want ends up in the discount section store or even the League of Legends Mythic shop. The shiny new cosmetics are only available briefly, so make sure you act fast if you want to snag the new hotness. Here is every League of Legends skin on sale right now if you want to know what's in the store without booting up the client. Continue reading Which League of Legends skins are currently on sale? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: LoL Champions, League of Legends patch 13.22, League of Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:56 AM  What is the best Vampire Survivors build? In every run in the roguelike game, you defeat hordes of enemies, amassing new weapons and items to help you survive until the end. You can upgrade your items or take new ones at regular intervals, which helps you bolster your build each time you level up. However, in the heat of the moment, it can be hard to know which items give you the best buffs and which combos you should stack together. When making the best Vampire Survivors build, you need to make two key decisions: which of the best Vampire Survivor characters to play as and which powerful Vampire Survivors weapon evolutions you want to aim for as you collect items. Continue reading The best Vampire Survivors build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Vampire Survivors power ups, Vampire Survivors weapon evolution guide, The best Vampire Survivors build |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:53 AM  When is the League of Legends Season 14 release date? League of Legends has a legacy like no other, and as we approach Season 14, Riot Games gave us a sneak peak into what the new season will look like, and it does not disappoint. Whether you're a die hard League of Legends fan or have a passing fancy for MOBAs, a new season always brings something to be excited for, whether you're poring over the best LoL champions for beginners, or are a seasoned pro. Season 14 is no different. With Summoner's Rift getting a rebalance, Baron making itself at home, and items getting a full rework, there is plenty to get your teeth into this season. Continue reading League of Legends Season 14 release date estimate and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: LoL Champions, League of Legends patch 13.22, League of Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:35 AM  Will 33 Immortals be on Game Pass? The co-op roguelike pits you, and a gang of other damned, against actual God. G-O-D. This may seem like an impossible task, and while that may initially be the case, you'll find out quickly that there is strength in numbers, and will. While you can struggle through the afterlife solo, if you want to take on the head honcho then you'll need to recruit as many people as possible - or, 33, in this case. This is going to require a large player base, of which there is no better than Game Pass; with many people potentially gaining access to the multiplayer game as part of their subscription. But, the question remains: will 33 Immortals be on Game Pass? Continue reading Is 33 Immortals on Game Pass? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Best coop games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:34 AM  Valve has given the Steam platform a due update, and has finally made finding DualSense compatible games on the platform a breeze. As of today, it's easier than ever to filter out exactly what games are compatible with the DualSense, and its predecessor, the DualShock, so you know exactly what titles you can pick up and play with your favorite PlayStation controllers. Continue reading Valve updates Steam store to bring PlayStation DualSense support MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:33 AM  What are the best Coral Island mods? The Sims 4, Stardew Valley, and other life sim games have been an incredible success in their base form, but are made even better with fan-built mods, adding to their longevity. Like in any farming sim or life game, Coral Island is about gathering resources, crafting items, and building your life and fortune. Having said that, Coral Island offers much more, including dating and marriage. If you make a mistake or want to change the events of your life, you might be considering installing Coral Island mods, so here's the best ones right now and how to install them. Continue reading The best Coral Island mods 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best farming games, Best simulation games, Upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:38 AM  Who are the best Apex Legends characters? Each Legend has its own set of skills, playstyle, and personality, with plenty of choice for every type of player, whether you like to be aggressive, defensive, or offensive to the senses (cough – Caustic – cough). Your ideal Apex Legends pick could depend on your strengths and weaknesses – experience, game sense, movement skills, and aim all factor in, as does your squad composition and whether you're playing with friends or a team of strangers. That said, although all the characters are relatively balanced, some Legends have pulled away from the pack due to their powerful abilities, and some who are more niche, as you can see if you look at the pick rates. Our Apex Legends tier list aims to give you a quick look at the current Legend meta in one of the best free PC games out there. Continue reading Apex Legends tier list – the best Legends to use in Season 19 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends season 17 release date |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:26 AM  Is Turnip Boy Robs a Bank on Game Pass? At first glance, you wouldn't think someone as adorable as Turnip Boy would be capable of robbing a bank, but that's where you've gone wrong. The best criminals are the ones who hide in plain sight, luring you into a false sense of security before you realize you've been had. Go on a journey with Turnip Boy and his fearsome Pickled Gang in this action-adventure game as you plan the perfect heist. Not only will the story keep you entertained with its comedic beats, but there are elements from roguelike games to ensure your next playthrough is different every time. Like Turnip Boy, if you're looking to save some cash, you're going to want to know if Turnip Boy Robs a Bank is on Game Pass. Continue reading Is Turnip Boy Robs a Bank on Game Pass? |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:22 AM  Oh, Red Dead Redemption 2. In the shadow of the behemoth that is GTA Online, your multiplayer mode perhaps never stood a chance. Now, with the GTA 6 trailer rapidly approaching, and Grand Theft Auto 5 still ruling the sandbox world, it feels like RDR 2 has come and gone - I imagine that scene with Dutch in the first game, standing on the edge of the cliff and forlornly proclaiming to the entire Red Dead fanbase "our time has passed." But no. There is still life left in Red Dead Redemption 2. One of the greatest games ever made, even with GTA 6 on the horizon, it demands to be played and replayed. Now, a new Red Dead Redemption 2 mod is the perfect excuse. Restoring dialogue for John Marston and Arthur Morgan that was cut by Rockstar, it adds fresh life to the sweeping, western opus. Continue reading New Red Dead Redemption 2 mod restores tons of cut dialogue MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best story games on PC, Best western games, Best sandbox games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:23 AM  Star Wars Empire at War is one of the best games to come out of the George Lucas-created universe. At 17 years old, the 4X space RTS remains a classic of the genre. Nevertheless, despite its age, Star Wars Empire at War is still getting regular updates on Steam, and another huge one has just landed. So if you're looking for some strategy goodness on Steam and don't mind stepping back in time, one of the best Star Wars games ever made is certainly a good choice. Continue reading Beloved 2006 Star Wars RTS just got a massive Steam update |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:23 AM  When was the Alan Wake 2 release date? The long-awaited sequel to Remedy's supernatural thriller finally arrived a long 13 years after the first game. The possibility of a sequel was first teased in Control's second DLC expansion, which featured Alan Wake as one of the main characters. Remedy confirmed Alan Wake 2 and Control share the same universe, so you might want to familiarize yourself with both action-adventure games if you haven't already. With the Alan Wake 2 release date having now passed here, these are the details on the run-up to one of the best PC games of 2023, where Alan has been all these years, and how the new protagonist Saga Anderson fits into the story. Continue reading Alan Wake 2 release date, trailers, story, and gameplay MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Alan Wake 2 review, Alan Wake 2 weapons, Alan Wake 2 Words of Power |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 9:48 AM  What is the Persona 5 Tactica release date? The latest Persona 5 spin-off is now here, with the game putting us back in the shoes of our favorite heart-stealing high school gang as they're transported to yet another bizarre world where nothing is quite as it seems. Like the original anime game, Persona 5 Tactica is being developed by Atlus and P-Studio, but the game's tactical combat system and visual style are rather different this time around. The developers have gone for a chibi art style, bringing another level of cuteness to the cast of characters RPG game fans know and love. You can find out how it did in our Persona 5 review, but for now, here's every trailer, story detail, and gameplay feature. Continue reading Persona 5 Tactica release date, trailers, gameplay, story, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Persona 5 Tactica review, Best RPG games on PC 2023, The best anime games on PC 2023 |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 9:45 AM  What are the best robot games on PC? Strapping into an overpowered robot filled to the brim with rockets and lasers is an old but popular power fantasy. Classic shows from the '80s and '90s - like Mobile Suit Gundam and Neon Genesis Evangelion - popularised the mecha anime genre. Robot games have a robust history rich in various genres, sometimes featuring in the best PC games, ensuring an experience for every kind of mech fan. Fancy yourself a gearhead with a penchant for the micromanagement of mech parts and deliberate, laboured robot combat? Perhaps you just want a fast-paced, anime-inspired Voltron-style action where everything explodes? Good news: there's a game for you. Continue reading Best robot games on PC 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Titanfall 2 class guide, Titanfall 2 PC port review, Titanfall 2 campaign review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 11:40 AM  The gaming monitor market is ultra-competitive right now, but that sometimes leads to multiple products blending together, and becoming discernible due to many listing similar features on the product box. I've certainly been guilty of being overwhelmed by the monitor options available, instead resorting to running my setup through a five-year-old 1080p, 120 fps display. The MAG MSI 325CQRF QD, however, is a curved gaming monitor that demands your attention, and it is well worth prioritizing when you make your next round of upgrades. MSI isn't letting its MAG sub-brand ship out just any old 1440p display, expecting it to be one of the best gaming monitors on the market. Years of expertise in the field have allowed MSI to craft a stunning curved VA display, that instantly makes everything you do look cleaner, crisper, and just outright prettier. However, there is one design overlook that stops the MAG 325CQRF QD short of perfection. Continue reading MSI MAG 325CQRF QD review MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon AC review, MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X Trio review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 9:17 AM  Subnautica 3 is set to once again plunge players into alien waters and, going by a financial report from PUBG and The Callisto Protocol publisher Krafton, it's aiming for an early 2025 release date. Continue reading Sub-aquatic survival sequel Subnautica 3 arrives in early 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sandbox games, Best survival games, Best horror games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 9:37 AM  What is The Day Before release date? When its first trailer dropped back in 2021, The Day Before blew people away with its gritty open-world set in the United States following a deadly pandemic. A survival MMO, the game will see players exploring the world, scavenging for resources in the abandoned metropolis of New York City and the lush countryside outside it, all while taking down (or hiding from) infected, zombie-like enemies, and other players alike. The Day Before was then met with a series of delays due to claims of copyright infringement and faked footage, leading some to believe the game was a scam all along. We're assured that the zombie game is still on its way, so here's what we know about the post-apocalyptic MMORPG game - and if The Day Before release date brings gameplay remotely like we saw in that original trailer footage, it could join our list as one of the best PC games this year. Continue reading The Day Before release date, times, trailers, gameplay, and news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best PC survival games, Best PC zombie games, The Day Before release date |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 21, 2023 9:00 AM  In what I think is a brilliant community-driven move, Hexworks is today releasing a Lords of the Fallen bucket-themed questline as part of its free post-launch roadmap. The quest taps into one of the ways the players have taken off with a small part of the game, similarly to many of the NPCs and weapons in FromSoftware's Dark Souls. There's even a LOTF sale starting soon as part of Black Friday, so if you're here after being interested in the game, now's the time to jump in. Continue reading New Lords of the Fallen quest embraces fan favorite NPC and activity MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Lords of the Fallen bosses, Lords of the Fallen review, Lords of the Fallen classes |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 21, 2023 11:57 AM  Widely embraced/feared search engine Google - hello, Google! Please top-rank our Best Of features, if you'd be so kind - considered buying out Fortnite and Unreal Engine creator Epic in partnership with Tencent, according to documents revealed as part of Epic and Google's on-going legal battle over whether Epic should be able to sell stuff within the Android version of Fortnite. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:19 AM  WASD to move, mouse cursor to look, space to jump, C to crouch and slide. There, now you know everything you need to play the demo for Blessed Burden, a new first-person "horror adventure" from Podoba Interactive, in which you are "the last surviving priest in a religious apocalypse". I don't know many people in the clergy, but I'm pretty sure the job isn't supposed to involve quite this many swinging blade traps. Here's a trailer. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:15 AM  As a piece of nostalgia, Flashback 2 didn't remind me of Delphine's 1992 Amiga puzzle platforming classic so much as some more infamous fragments of gaming's past. Like the Attic bug in Jet Set Willy, for example, which made the game impossible to complete, or the unfeasibly strict time limit in a level of Robocop on the Commodore 64, which legend has it was reduced intentionally to hide glitches on the subsequent stage. Indeed, the chances of seeing the final parts of Flashback 2 in its current state seem so remote, you have to wonder what state they'd be in when you got there. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 21, 2023 9:30 AM  Razer have just launched, in a teamup with UK retailer Laptops Direct, one of the more unusual Black Friday deals I've seen thus far. In addition to several-hundred-quid savings on various Razer Blade gaming laptops, these also come bundled with a Razer Edge Android tablet and its Kishi V2 Pro controller – a bonus package worth £450 by itself. A free bag, worth £89, is thrown in as well, as is a copy of Alan Wake 2 for selected models. Potentially, then, you could walk away with £579 in freebies, all on top of your savings on the laptop itself. Interesting. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 21, 2023 7:27 AM  GTA 6 developer Rockstar Games were once working on a zombie survival game set on a Scottish island, which sounds like a mixture of GTA: Vice City and legendary Arma mod DayZ. That's according to former technical director Obbe Vermeij, who joined Rockstar North in 1995 back when it was called DMA Design, and left in 2009 following the release of GTA 4. In the run-up to the GTA 6 trailer reveal next month, he's started blogging about the development of several Rockstar games, from GTA through grotty snuff film simulator Manhunt to cancelled projects such as the zombie title and Cold War stealth fest Agent. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 21, 2023 7:12 AM  Nvidia's RTX 4060 Ti is likely one of the hotter properties this Black Friday week; its dual 1080p/1440p capabilities, ray tracing and DLSS 3 support, efficiency, and relatively restrained pricing make it one of the best graphics cards of the current generation. Now, there's an all-too-rare opportunity to grab one at significantly less than RRP/MSRP, with the triple-fan MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Ventus 3X OC falling to £380 in the UK and $370 in the US. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 21, 2023 5:50 AM  I've spotted a familiar face among this morning's gaggle of early Black Friday deals: the Gigabyte G5, one of my most favouritest budget gaming laptops. In both the UK and US, you can now pick up an RTX 4060 version for much less cash than you'd think, given its support for premium features like ray tracing and DLSS 3 frame generation. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 21, 2023 5:45 AM  Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 developers Sledgehammer Games (umpteenth reminder: that's Modern Warfare 3 as in the 2023 game, not the 2011 FPS of the same name) have hosted a Reddit AMA in which they answered a bunch of questions about the evolution of the game's competitive meta. That's meta as in the overall balance of power between Modern Warfare 3 loadouts, playstyles and so forth based on a variety of factors such as map design, rather than the Alan Wake 2 kind of "meta", where characters talk about how they're just characters in a game and so on. I would dearly like to see some crossover between these types of "meta". I guess the Call of Duty that comes closest to fulfilling that idea is Black Ops 3, with its fourth-wall-breaking cyborg theatrics. Anyway, the discussion is interesting because it touches on the fact that the evolution of an FPS competitive meta is an artful balance of prediction and reaction, imposing new directions on players at times, taking direction from them at others. The developers want the Modern Warfare 3 meta to change "from season to season" - the question, of course, is how to do this without alienating fans of certain weapons and strategies. |
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 21, 2023 11:30 AM
Cellutane released a chair in the shape of the fire and bug type Pokemon Sizzlipede. The chair is listed and available to purchase in Japan via the official online store for the price of 14,990 yen ($101.59).
The new Sizzlipede chair has some reclining features, which is a first for the Cellutane line of chairs made in cooperation with the Pokemon Company. The midpoint, headrest, and footrest can all be adjusted to fit various desired positions. It can also be laid flat fully to be used as a lounge mat or seat.
Additionally, the chair has measurements of 68 x 90 x 91 centimeters, so it only comfortably fits one person. The listing on the website claims that Cellutane will not ship this product overseas.
View the promotional photos of the Sizzlipede Pokemon chair below:
In addition to the Sizzlipede chair, Cellutane also released other Pokemon-themed chairs. For example, in 2021, it released an armchair inspired by the Pokemon Gengar. The company also sells Snorlax, Ditto, Slowpoke, and Rowlet armchairs.
Pokemon Sword and Shield are available worldwide on the Nintendo Switch.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 21, 2023 11:00 AM
HoYoVerse offered an update on when people can earn a free Freminet in Genshin Impact via the Thelxie's Fantastic Adventures event. Everything begins on November 23, 2023.
Things start with both the first act of a quest and one minigame in the event. On November 23, 2023 is when Act 1, Motherboard Troubleshooting, Record of the Search for Glory will be available. If you are at Adventure Rank 20 and completed the Archon Quest Prologue: Act 3 "Song of the Dragon and Freedom," you can jump into it. However, HoYoVerse did recommend that people finish the Fontaine Archon Quest storyline by going through the Chapter 4 Act 5 mission "Masquerade of the Guilty," due to this being a Fontaine event and involving characters from there.
There are three types of minigames during the event, as well as three Acts for its quests. The first minigame is Motherboard Troubleshooting and involves arranging circuits to conduct a current to a certain place. In Record of the Search for Glory, you use an Echoing Conch to find where Iridescent Glories are that you need to get. The third minigame is Purgation Counterstrike, which opens up on November 25, 2023 alongside Act 2 of the event story. That's the combat challenge portion of the event.
Thelxie's Badges are awarded via each of these three minigames, and those can be redeemed for the four-star Cryo character Freminet. You can also use that event currency to get a Crown of Insight, Primogems, and things to help improve characters and their weapons like Hero's Wit books and Mystic Enhancement Ores.
The final quest in the event opens up on November 27, 2023. That's when you can go through Act 3.
Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the free Freminet Thelxie's Fantastic Adventures event runs until December 11, 2023. Freminet is always available via every gacha banner in the game.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:30 AM
Gashapon Online will start selling a new series of Cardcaptor Sakura and Sanrio mascot figures from November 21, 2023. In total, there are ten to collect. [Thanks, Dengeki Hobby!]
There are two collections that are part of this collaboration. They are the Kirakira Perfume Versions and the Sakura Collection. The Sakura Collection features four miniature Sakura figures wearing outfits that look like a combination of clothing she wore from the Cardcaptor Sakura show, but with a Sanrio twist. For example, one of the outfits looks like the black-and-pink cat-themed costume she wore while fighting The Thunder. However, the ears look like Kuromi's. Other outfits take inspiration from My Melody, Pompompurin, and Cinnamoroll.
The Kirakira Perfume collection has five figures of Sanrio mascots—Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Pompompurin, and Cinnamoroll—wearing the outfits that Sakura wore in the Sakura Collection. Again, for example, Kuromi is wearing the black-and-pink outfit Sakura wore. The outfit that Sakura and Hello Kitty share has a more regal design. It has a long red dress and a crown (in Hello Kitty's case).
The Gashapon Online Kirakira Perfume series will cost 400 JPY to play. They'll be available from late February 2024. The Sakura Collection will cost 500 JPY and will come out from late March 2024.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:00 AM
Kotobukiya has opened pre-orders for its upcoming plastic model kit of the Mega Man Battle Network NetNavi Roll.EXE. People can now place orders for the kit at 7,920 yen (~$53.65). The set will be officially available in April 2024.
The company has also shared more sample images with new parts that were not seen during the prototype's reveal in late September 2023. The set will come with four face parts that change Roll.EXE's expressions from happy to serious. It will also include the Roll Arrow that the owner can attach to Roll.EXE's hand as her weapon.
Some of the new sample images also feature Roll.EXE posing with MegaMan.EXE. Kotobukiya had previously released the series hero's model kit in late 2022.
The kit may also come with a different bonus item based on where people place the orders. The Japan-exclusive Kotobukiya Online Shop will provide a sheet modeled after the battlefield tiles commonly seen in the Battle Network games. AmiAmi, which supports worldwide shipping, will instead offer an acrylic figure stand with Roll.EXE's artwork.
The Mega Man Battle Network model kit of Roll.EXE will be released in April 2024.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 21, 2023 9:30 AM
Atlus uploaded a new trailer for Persona 3 Reload, this time focusing on Aigis. The trailer shows both scenes of Aigis in her daily life, as well as how she looks in combat.
In Persona 3 lore, Aigis is an Anti-Shadow Suppression Weapon, which essentially means she is a robot. In order to summon a Persona, she has a heart. Her starting Persona is Palladion. Though she starts the game as a very robotic-like character, she slowly starts to gain more human-like emotions, allowing her to act like a real person. Aigis is an incredibly prominent character in the Persona 3 story, and was even the main character in The Answer, which was an epilogue chapter from Persona 3 Fes.
You can watch the Japanese Aigis trailer for Persona 3 Reload here:
Maaya Sakamoto will reprise her role as Aigis in Persona 3 Reload. Other roles that Sakamoto has portrayed over the years include Ciel Phantomhive in Black Butler, Aerith in Final Fantasy VII, and the various versions of Jeanne d'Arc in the Fate series. She is also a singer.
Here is the English version:
In the English dub, Dawn Michelle Bennett voices Aigis. She has taken over the role from Karen Strassman. Bennett previously voiced Frosch in Fairy Tail, Female Shez in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, and Yukong in Honkai: Star Rail.
Persona 3 Reload will come out on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Windows PC via Steam on February 2, 2024. You can read our preview of the game here.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 21, 2023 9:00 AM
So, My Next Life as a Villainess is an isekai series about a woman reincarnated into the world of her favorite otome game, and now the Switch otome visual novel based on it called My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom -Pirates of the Disturbance- is about to appear worldwide. To learn more about its development and release, Siliconera spoke with Director Akira Haruse about preparing it.
Jenni Lada: When did development for My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom -Pirates of the Disturbance- start?
Akira Haruse: I believe this concept came to me around 2019, right before the first season of the anime was about to air. At the time, I submitted a total of three concepts: "school of magic," "magic ministry," and "cruise ship x pirate." The IP holder liked the "cruise ship x pirate" theme, so we decided to put that idea into motion. The development truly began in 2020.
There is the completed novel, manga and light novel currently in production, and the anime available so far. How much of each affected the story and development of the game?
Haruse: This project wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for the original story. So, we made sure to honor the original world and character traits. From the beginning, we anticipated releasing the game after Season 1 of the anime had streamed. So we based the world's setting on Season 1 in hopes that it would be easier for fans of the anime to follow the characters into the game's world. We wanted to do our best to ensure the game didn't impact the original story too much, so we treated it as an "alternate timeline" of the original story. Since the original story was still ongoing, we wanted to utilize that world, the characters, and the original setting, while creating a foundation with the new game characters for the new plot.
How difficult was it to adapt the My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom characters' traits into the otome game? Was there a character you especially struggled with?
Haruse: Geordo, Keith, Alan, and Nicol were love interests in the original story, so it wasn't too difficult to transition them into an otome game plot. On the contrary, balancing Catarina's personality as the protagonist of this otome game proved more challenging. While we wanted to honor the original story, we aimed to infuse an otome game feel into the storyline and introduce moments that make the heart flutter. We also sought to offer perspectives that aren't available in the anime and further intensified the otome essence in the game by discussing it with the IP holders. We endeavored to provide variations in the romantic moments and ensure they didn't all simply culminate in a confession of love in the end.
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom introduces the new characters Rozy Lind and Silva. How were those characters made?
Haruse: We wanted to ensure the original characters and their established settings wouldn't be overshadowed, so we focused on maintaining a balance between them and the game's new characters and plot. The reason the two new characters are older than Catarina is to distinguish them from the Sorcier men, who are the same age range as Catarina, offering a different vibe. We aimed for one character to embody the loving brother archetype, and the other to be a mix of wild yet dependable brotherly qualities. (Laughs) I also enjoyed the lighthearted bantering between the original Sorcier characters. Their fun childhood friendships are lively, and are part of the heart of My Villainess, so I wanted to build new characters who could fit right in with that cast.
How difficult was it to integrate the otome game original characters into the cast of My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom? What measures did you take to ensure they remained consistent?
Haruse: In terms of the game's new characters, since we had already obtained approval from the IP holders during the concept approval stage, integrating them into the game was straightforward. While developing the game's main scenario, I revisited all the novel content from the beginning to the most recent publication to ensure I was familiar with the original settings. I was cautious not to disrupt any aspect of that world while progressing with the game plot. Nevertheless, we left a few Easter eggs for both the original novel and anime fans, and hope it adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the game.
When did you realize the My Next Life as a Villainess otome game would appear worldwide?
Haruse: I believe it was in spring 2022, right after the game was released in Japan. I had heard that the original novels and the anime were gaining popularity overseas, so I find it a blessing that the game also received an opportunity to be embraced by fans of this series. And, I was happy about that myself as well.
Shouta Aoi sang both the anime ending and the opening for the otome game My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom. How difficult was it to book him for that as well?
Haruse: I requested Shouta Aoi, who played Geordo Stuart and sang the anime's ending, to perform the opening of the game as well. He graciously accepted the offer, and I'm deeply grateful to him. The song exudes a radiant vibe, suggesting an exciting new journey is on the horizon. I genuinely admire the song.
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom will come to the Nintendo Switch on November 28, 2023.
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