Kotaku Thursday, January 12, 2023 3:50 PM Justin Roiland, creator of TV series Rick and Morty and the recently released High on Life game, has been charged with domestic violence against a former girlfriend. Read more... |
Kotaku Thursday, January 12, 2023 3:30 PM Recently, there's been some concern about whether or not PS5's are safe to stand vertically. Videos and observations from independent console technician TheCod3r and a followup article from Wololo that quoted one such video out of context led to palpable worry among some that standing the PS5 in a vertical position… Read more... |
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Kotaku Thursday, January 12, 2023 3:10 PM You've met an AI YouTuber who plays Minecraft and denies the Holocaust. Now meet a fully responsive AI girlfriend who can converse with its user. Except it's too late to meet her, because its creator recently "euthanized" her for being a detriment to his health. ChatGPT-Chan didn't even last a month before her creator… Read more... |
Kotaku Thursday, January 12, 2023 2:05 PM The last few Assassin's Creed titles have been gigantic games that can easily take over a hundred hours to fully complete, with huge maps crowded with POIs and tons of side quests to distract you from the main story. According to Ubisoft, Assassin's Creed Mirage, the upcoming spin-off, is smaller and more "intimate"… Read more... |
Kotaku Thursday, January 12, 2023 1:45 PM Rocket League's stalwart players have had enough. For over a week, fans have been complaining that the game—it's soccer with screaming, customizable cars—is being terrorized by a bot trained with machine learning, and that developer Psyonix is doing nothing to save them from it.
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Kotaku Thursday, January 12, 2023 11:45 AM When 29-year-old Kaitlyn Siragusa—Twitch streamer Amouranth—said that if it weren't for her allegedly abusive husband's threats, she wouldn't post as much NSFW content, some self-decided experts online expressed skepticism instead of compassion. They sustained their bad attitudes through Siragusa's October… Read more... |
Kotaku Thursday, January 12, 2023 11:06 AM You know the moment. You start a game of Marvel Snap, you get ready to play your first card in the first round, and then "OOOOH SNAP!" the game blurts out: your lunatic opponent just snapped first round before the game even started. Awful behavior, right? Well, when Kotaku spoke to the game's creator, Hearthstone's… Read more... |
Kotaku Thursday, January 12, 2023 10:35 AM It's another night, which means it's another frustrating session of Overwatch 2's competitive mode. My group of friends and I are all at wildly different ranks, despite playing together almost daily for the past few months. Tonight, for some reason, players keep quitting or getting booted in the opening moments of… Read more... |
Kotaku Thursday, January 12, 2023 10:22 AM When it comes to building any style of Marvel Snap deck, there's always that nagging feeling that you might be including one or two cards out of habit, rather than necessity. But when Kotaku spoke to the game's creator, Second Dinner's Ben Brode, we learned that the cards we ought to be leaving out, and the ones we… Read more... |
Kotaku Thursday, January 12, 2023 9:30 AM There was a time where iPhone games were merely a distraction. You'd play them on a commute, or while the water boiled, or during Destiny loading screens. But that was then, and this is now. In case you didn't know, today's options are just as polished (and fun!) as many console counterparts. And now that there are… Read more... |
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PCGamesN Thursday, January 12, 2023 3:03 PM Want to learn more about the Haunted Chocolatier release date and gameplay? The upcoming 2D role-playing adventure is being developed by Eric Barone, also known as ConcernedApe, who previously created Stardew Valley. That means that we should expect some lovely pixel art, a picturesque town, and an awesome soundtrack. But with less farming and more chocolate, of course. If Haunted Chocolatier reaches the heights of Stardew Valley, we'll have one of the best indie games of all time on our hands, and possibly one of the best PC games overall. From the first gameplay trailer and boss teaser to the latest news, here's everything we know about the Haunted Chocolatier release date so far. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Haunted Chocolatier release date, Upcoming PC games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 12, 2023 2:40 PM Destiny 2 laser threat videos posted on Reddit show how much of an impact frame rate can have on the game. The videos offer a side-by-side comparison of how changes in frame rate caps can impact the time players can withstand the focused laser beam before it vaporises them. Though Destiny 2 remains one of the best free PC games available, the video makes it clear that significant technical issues are impacting the five-year-old game. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds |
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PCGamesN Thursday, January 12, 2023 1:59 PM The best Marvel Snap Leader deck may have caused you some serious grief on the ladder, but you know what they say: if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Leader has seen a nerf from his original 6/4 statline to 6/3, and while Second Dinner has confirmed he's still on the watchlist for another nerf, likely to his actual ability this time, he's still one of the best cards in the game right now. In fact, the best Marvel Snap Leader deck right now doesn't have anything particularly special about it - it simply revolves around playing strong cards to maintain that advantage. You'll want to ensure you understand the Marvel Snap who reveals first mechanic because it's vital to making Leader work well in one of the best decks in the free PC game. Here's everything you need to know about the best Leader deck and how to play it. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Marvel Snap decks, Next Marvel Snap season release date, Marvel Snap Silver Surfer deck |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 12, 2023 1:04 PM Firaxis has announced the Civilization 6 DLC Rulers of China release date, letting us know when strategy fans on Steam and Epic will be able to play the latest instalment of the Civ 6 Leaders Pass expansion - and it's soon. This add-on for one of the best 4X games includes three new leaders for China, in the form of Wu Zetian, Yongle, and Qin Shi Huang the Unifier, following the arrival of the Civ 6 Great Commanders DLC. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Civ 6 mods, The best Civ 6 civs, Play Civilization VI |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 12, 2023 12:27 PM In accordance with the prophecy, ancient-times 4X game Old World is getting a religion-themed DLC. The Sacred and the Profane, which launches January 16, will add six new historical figures, hundreds of new events, and new religion mechanics to Soren Johnson's historic strategy game. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Upcoming PC Games, Best strategy games, Best 4X games |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 12, 2023 12:10 PM Looking for Minecraft castle ideas and blueprints? If you need some inspiration for a castle design, these blueprints are simple and easy to download and follow. If you've outgrown your Minecraft house and want something more 'olde world' than a fancy mansion, these Minecraft castle ideas range from mini fortresses to large, Victorian-style manors. Of course, if you want something completely out of the ordinary, these Minecraft builds feature all sorts of impressive designs to marvel at or try out for yourself. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 12, 2023 12:20 PM What are the best adventure games? From 1976's text-based Adventure – that gave the genre its name – through the point-and-click golden age of the '90s and up to more modern fare, few genres have endured quite so well as the adventure game. That multi-decade lifespan has produced some of the most astounding titles, so it is certainly a struggle to narrow down a list of the best adventure games. Adventure games have prospered thanks to a focus on story and character. That, and a few tricky brain teasers, as opposed to violence, set the genre apart. Characters usually get by through talking or thinking instead of resorting to fighting – though, Full Throttle protagonist Ben might have a few things to say about that. These games are absolute classics and make up some of the best PC games ever made. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best adventure games, Best zombie games, Play The Walking Dead |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 12, 2023 11:54 AM Looking for the best parkour games on PC? Walls suck. Sorry, we said it, walls are the worst. We would far prefer a world where we could just walk straight to our destination without having to navigate around buildings and houses. There are plenty of action-adventure games that agree with us, with many modern games allowing the player to traverse the world by scaling sheds, clambering over condos, and aggressively ascending architecture whenever it dares to get in our way. Freerunning across a map, soaring over walls, and throwing in some neat-looking twirls and flips in a virtual space is what we're all about. So, we're here to highlight some of the best parkour games you can play, if you hate walls and like your ankles as much as we do. |
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PCGamesN Thursday, January 12, 2023 11:34 AM If you're wondering what the Forspoken level cap might be, some enthusiastic fans of the Square Enix open-world game have seemingly run into it after ploughing many hours into the Forspoken demo. The Forspoken release date is just around the corner, so it's good to get an idea of how long it might take you if you're looking to max out Frey's abilities in the magical land of Athia that she's found herself in. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Forspoken release date, Toughest Forspoken dungeons |
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PCGamesN Thursday, January 12, 2023 11:10 AM If you're looking for details on the Redfall release date, we've got you covered. The co-op vampire shooter comes from developers Arkane, best known for building rich, very deliberate worlds, and weaving intricate stories around their fascinating creations. This time, instead of a space station, or the clockwork city of Dunwall, they've focused on a small tourist town in the eastern US. There are vampires, sure. A sniper with an undead eye? Check. They even have a cryptozoologist, because why not. The cast of Redfall characters is varied enough, but how will this co-op game fare when compared to Arkane's other creations? Many have likened Redfall to co-op shooters like Left 4 Dead, although it's allegedly going to be more like Far Cry than the aforementioned zombie shooter. Here's what we know about the Redfall release date, all the trailers, gameplay, and more. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Redfall release date, Redfall open world more like Far Cry than L4D, Redfall not the end of Arkane's immersive sims |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 12, 2023 10:59 AM Looking for some superb Minecraft farm ideas? No, we don't mean just a regular set of paddocks, we mean resource-generation farms. Farms in Minecraft are an efficient, relaxing way to get your blocky hands on some much-needed resources that you can use to craft potions or grow produce to keep you fed and watered. It's, therefore, no wonder Minecraft makes our list of the best farming games. You can set up your Minecraft farm close to your Minecraft house to make a little harvesting haven, from ferrying veggies to your Minecraft kitchen, to raising your little piglets for some tasty stew - sorry piggies. As well as crops and food, Minecraft farms can be set up to harvest blocks and resources such as iron and redstone, which are especially useful for crafting new items using a Minecraft anvil, making Minecraft potions with brewing stands, or smelting in your Minecraft blast furnace. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 12, 2023 10:57 AM What are the best free Steam games? If you are bored and penniless, especially after the holiday season, you don't need to fear a gaming drought. Steam is loaded with games to play without spending a penny (no, not like that). What's more, many of them are very good indeed: games that are just as much fun to play as their full-price, wallet-destroying siblings. In recent years, free Steam games have become the norm, with some even overtaking paid-for triple-A tiles as the leaders of the PC gaming hobby. Take a quick look at the platform's most-played list and you'll see that a significant proportion of the most popular and best PC games on the platform happen to be free-to-play. So, because we desperately care about the health of your bank account - and honestly worry about how much money you're spending on your nasty gaming habit - we want to help you find all the best free PC games worth your time. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Play War Thunder for free, Tank games, Best WW2 games |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 12, 2023 11:48 AM What are the most relaxing games you should play to help you de-stress? Sometimes we don't always want to end a long, busy day being taken out by sweaty teenagers in Warzone 2 or being scared silly by the jump scare horrors of Callisto Protocol. Instead, there are times when all we want to do is nestle into our cosy gaming thrones with a cup of tea and a nice chill game to help us forget our stresses and strains. The calming games we look for in these moments shouldn't be too taxing on your grey matter. Nor should they be too loud, action heavy, or reliant on the lightning-quick reactions you'll need to succeed in competitive multiplayer games. An easy, melodic soundtrack should slowly draw you into a charming world that deserves to be savoured, not rushed through. If you fancy a break from the more anxiety-inducing games in your library and on our list of the best PC games right now, then melt into one of the calming games in this list. With our selection of puzzle games, adventure games, and more, you'll dive into the deep blue ocean of Abzu, experience the therapeutic satisfaction of really cleaning something in Powerwash Simulator, or even relax with friends in Tetris Effect. Let's just say, when it comes to the kind of relaxing games you should try, we've got all bases covered. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stardew Valley multiplayer, Stardew Valley realism, The best Stardew Valley mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 12, 2023 10:37 AM Wondering how to change skins in Minecraft? Depending on which version of the game you are playing on PC, the way to change skins is different, but both are simple. There are a lot of cool skins out there, including nine default skins to choose from, allowing you to roam one of the best PC games of the last decade dressed as anyone you fancy. Want a Spider-Man skin? You got it. Master Chief? Reporting in. The sky's the limit, and you don't even need any Minecraft mods to use them. But, as we said, you do need to know which version of the game you're playing from the Minecraft Java and Bedrock launcher. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 12, 2023 10:46 AM The best Warzone 2 shotgun might not immediately spring to mind when you think about the sprawling Al Mazrah and its high, long-distance vantage points. Still, you may be surprised about just how well it might serve you. After all, the map is dense with buildings, and you're likely to run into an opponent tucked into the corner of a room eventually. You will also certainly get more up close and personal once the storm circles close in. The best shotgun in Warzone 2 is the Expedite 12. Provided your opponent isn't wearing three plates, the Expedite 12 can one-shot anyone within five metres in the battle royale game. However, we'd certainly recommend running Overkill - more on that in our guide to the Warzone 2 perk packages - so you can accompany your shotgun with one of the best Warzone 2 guns with a bit more range. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Warzone 2 guns, Best Warzone 2 loadout, Warzone 2 map |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 12, 2023 10:29 AM Is there a Minecraft 2 release date yet? To be honest, Minecraft 2 hasn't technically ever been announced - but that doesn't stop the original Minecraft's legions of fans clamouring for a sequel. After all, Minecraft isn't just a game, it's an institution with over 100 million devoted players. Given the overwhelming success of the first game, and it's undeniable title as one of the best PC games of all time, there's a good the chance that Minecraft 2 could happen one day. We already know that Mojang Studios don't shy away from new titles, adding Minecraft Dungeons, upcoming PC game Minecraft Legends, and the ill-fated Minecraft Earth to the roster already. But dedicated fans also know the developers love an April Fool's prank, which is where the speculation of a Minecraft 2 release date originates. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft 2 release date |
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PCGamesN Thursday, January 12, 2023 9:53 AM So, you want your very own Minecraft slime farm. We don't blame you. Once you've broken them down, you can use slimeballs to craft all sorts of items, such as magma cream and sticky pistons. Don't let their innocent, flat faces deter you, slime hasn't been cute since Flubber. Minecraft slimes are naturally found in swamps, or deep underground, depending on the light levels. They can swim, climb ladders, and creepily continue to move and hunt for players even when you're not close by. In fact, they search for enemies at a 16-block distance, and if they don't find any, they continue to rotate and search for players to attack. Failing that, they will attack either snow or iron golems - this is useful to know when it comes to building your own Minecraft slime farm. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 12, 2023 10:26 AM The best Destiny 2 Hunter builds are more potent than ever. The game's introduction of aspects and fragments means players have tons of tools in their toolkits to customise their builds to conform with their playstyles. Our Destiny 2 Hunter build guide takes a deep look at the numerous ways players can develop their characters, culminating in the most powerful builds possible in the free PC game. These are all based on the current Arc 3.0 meta, but some players find the Arc 3.0 overhaul weaker than Bungie granted with the Solar and Void revamps from the previous seasons. So, we've developed the strongest builds based on the tools we have at our disposal this season, perfect if you're going to take on the Iron Banner challenges. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 12, 2023 9:38 AM Path of Exile update 3.20.1b arrives in the RPG game on January 12, and Grinding Gear Games has revealed the patch notes ahead of release. The patch introduces a change that makes the Death Toll affliction more deadly in the Forbidden Sanctum, the mode introduced as a central feature of the new league for Path of Exile update 3.20. The update also includes the introduction of a Voidborn Reliquary key and changes how Betrayal crafts work, along with several other bug fixes and tweaks. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: PoE 3.20 release date, Best free PC games, Best ARPG games |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 12, 2023 9:52 AM The best Destiny 2 Titan builds have changed significantly since subclass overhauls let players completely customise their builds. Aspects and fragments now let players stack builds in creative ways that astronomically impact damage, health, ammo drops, orb output, and more. Our guide to the best Destiny 2 Titan builds highlights character strengths, addressing specifically what players need to succeed in PvP or PvE in the free PC game. They're based on the Arc 3.0 meta, but given that many players find the Arc 3.0 overhaul notably weaker than its Void and Solar precursors, the builds are not necessarily in the Arc elemental subclass. Here are the best Destiny 2 Titan builds for PvP and PvE in Arc 3.0. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 12, 2023 1:33 PM Back in my day, we had to pay hundreds of dollars for a high-end gaming display - but nowadays, you youngsters get them for almost nothing! Look at this $280 Acer Nitro gaming monitor on Newegg. It came out at $600 - and not even that long ago! And now it's $320 off, for a 27-in 1440p 240Hz monitor. It's got a cool curved screen, a VA panel for great contrast, absolutely incredible. When I were a lad, we'd have killed for a display with more than sixteen colours! Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 12, 2023 1:16 PM The official Valve Steam Deck Docking Station looks great, with DisplayPort and HDMI, ethernet, three USB ports and a design that perfectly fits the Steam Deck for £79. However, delivery times are 1-2 weeks, and you can now get a functionally identical alternative for half the price. It's the iVoler Steam Deck Dock, which normally costs £49.99/$55.99 but is now down to £37.59 in the UK or $44.99 in the US. I've been testing this model for the past few days; here's why I rate it. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 12, 2023 12:04 PM A futuristic RPG, space-based party game, and godly 3D brawler are the latest free offerings from the Epic Games Store. Gamedec - Definitive Edition, First Class Trouble, and Divine Knockout are all free for the next week, so you can pick them up for precisely zero outlay right now wherever you are in the world. The three games are a canny mix of genres, so there could well be something of interest there even if you're not bothered about jacking into things or whacking chibi deities with a comically large mallet. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 12, 2023 12:00 PM I can't even remember how my family came upon The Incredible Machine now, only that I spent many hours as a child happily fiddling about with mice, pipes, and a surprising variety of sporting balls. I'm pretty sure it was my first real encounter with a game that concentrated on a combination of physics and engineering to complete a puzzle, rather than ignorantly bouncing on an enemy, or trying to combine random items from an inventory with characters' faces. Looking at you, rubber chicken with a pulley in the middle. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 12, 2023 11:27 AM Wadjet Eye Games are behind some of the greatest point and click adventures of the last two decades, and if you've been looking for an excuse to catch up on their back catalogue, Humble have put together a rather excellent bundle celebrating the developer's 16 years of operation - all for a very agreeable sum of just over £8 in the UK, and $10 in the US. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 12, 2023 11:24 AM The long-awaited Freelancer mode for Hitman 3 goes live later this month, tasking the world's blandest professional killer with taking down nefarious organisations one target at a time. To prepare for Freelancer's launch on January 26th, devs IO Interactive have shared a new trailer that's essentially just the mission briefing your Agent 47 will see when he begins his bloodthirsty roguelike quest. You can watch the mission briefing below, if you're feeling suitably assassinatey. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 12, 2023 10:52 AM Cosy photographic biking adventure Season: A Letter To The Future is out on January 31st, and a new trailer reveals a little more about the game's story and the people you'll meet on your journey. Season puts you in the loafers of Estelle, a young woman from an isolated village who sets off on a two-wheeled trek to capture and preserve memories from her home valley before a soggy disaster wipes them off the map. You can watch the trailer below for a glimpse of Season's very pretty, but doomed, world. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 12, 2023 10:45 AM I've completed my first play through of Chop Goblins, a "microshooter" from Dusk and Gloomwood developer David Szymanski. All in all, it took me just under an hour to choppa' da goblins and I'm all up for more of the same, to be honest. I liked time-travelling between Dracula's abode and ancient greece, chopping a variety of killer goblins that squawked, "NICE TO MEET YOU!", in varying octaves. While another FPS of the "micro" variety would be grand, I'd love a "microracer". Much in the same vein as my beloved Screamer, I'm desperate for a – linear or otherwise – arcade racer whose only concern is to burn rubber through all manner of world stages. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 12, 2023 10:32 AM Linda Tiger's career in gaming started two decades ago. "I started in QA back in 2002. I worked on functionality and localisation testing. Eventually, I became a lead and then a QA manager at a studio," she tells me, as we talk at India Game Developers Conference in Hyderabad, India. Now, Tiger is the lead producer for Crusader Kings 3. She even stood in front of a suit of armor to drop the game's first tease. An RPG-esque lifestyle system and neat backstab choices that deal with information round out Crusader Kings 3's host of improvements over its excellent predecessor. A court-themed expansion and a revamp of the game's culture system shortly after launch are a testament to Paradox's resolve to deliver a refined plotting experience. Holy wars and illicit affairs go hand in hand in the world of Crusader Kings and the third iteration is no different. Weaving together systems to consistently deliver emergent gameplay is no simple feat, and it turns out that production also covers all manner of small but essential, and practical things. As the lead producer on a game as complex as Crusader Kings 3, Tiger had her work cut out for her. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 12, 2023 9:29 AM Grab your specialist gaming cassock, because historical 4X strategy Old World is doubling down on religion for its second wave of DLC on January 16th. The Sacred And The Profane pack bundles in more than 350 fresh events, mostly themed around worshipping things. There's also six new figures from the past to encounter, including the Christian apostle Saint Paul and ancient poet Sappho, all bringing their own events. You can see some of the new characters in a teaser for the DLC below. Read more |
Siliconera Thursday, January 12, 2023 3:30 PM  The next Chainsaw Man Power figure from Good Smile Company doesn't tap into established appearances for its design. Orders just opened for the Power Bunny Ver figure on the company's official site. She will show up in July 2023 in Japan first for ¥39,600. Then in September 2023, people in North America can get her for $286.99. This is a static, 1/4th scale figure. She's expected to be almost 20 inches tall. However, it seems some of that is attributed to her ears, which appear behind her trademark horns. As is common with these kinds of Good Smile Company figures, the fishnets are made of actual fabric. [gallery columns="2" size="full" link="file" ids="946732,946731"] Power isn't the only member of the Chainsaw Man cast to get a figure like this. There is also one of Makima in development. There's no word on when that one will appear. However, the product page for Power did show a photo of the two of them together. As the Makima prototype in that picture is painted, it could show up around the same time. It also looks like they will both be about the same height.  The Chainsaw Man Power Bunny Ver figure will appear in Japan in July 2023 and North America in September 2023. Pre-orders are open until March 9, 2023. The anime is available to stream on Crunchyroll, while Viz Media is handling the English localization of the manga. The post Chainsaw Man Power Bunny Suit Figure Hops into Summer 2023 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 12, 2023 3:00 PM  Another one of the Bloodborne Kart characters showed up, and Eileen the Crow will be racing through the streets of Yharnam. The developers behind the fan-made project shared a new look at the character. That means people can see her in-action, as well as get a look at her Crowfeather Motorcycle. First, here is Eileen on the Crowfeather Motorcycle. As a nod to her avian aesthetic, the motorcycle exhaust pipes look like bird wings. As a nod to her avian aesthetic, the motorcycle exhaust pipes look like bird wings. Gone, one of the people behind the project, noted the artist Corwyn created it. Here's an example of a race against Eileen the Crow in Bloodborne Kart. Her line "Leave the Hunting of Hunters to me" from the original game appears before the race begins. Finally, Gone shared a look at the selection screens for Bloodborne Kart characters and vehicles. In addition to Eileen, people can choose Baby Mergo, The Doll, Father Gascoigne, Gehrman, and Hunter in this build. The available vehicles in that video are Baby Carriage, Crowfeather Motorcycle, Horseless Carriage, Hunter Kart, Hunter Motorcycle, and Motorized Wheelchair. Bloodborne Kart is in development. The team's other project is Bloodborne PSX, which is available for PCs. The post Eileen the Crow Joins Bloodborne Kart Characters appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 12, 2023 2:30 PM  Finally, Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 is getting closer to a Steam release date. This is due to an update on the next network test, which ended up delayed out of 2022. The official Twitter account confirmed a schedule for it. Starting on January 17, 2023, the Gundam Battle Operation 2 PC open beta test will begin. People can prepare for the Gundam Battle Operation 2 PC open beta test before it starts. Pre-downloads will be available on Steam at 12am ET/6am CET on January 16, 2023. (That's 9pm PT on January 15, 2023.) The actual beta itself will cover two days. Everything will start at 12am ET/6am CET on January 17, 2023 (9pm PT on January 16, 2023). People then have until 12am ET/6am CET on January 19, 2023 (9pm PT on January 18, 2023) to play through Custom, Quick, and Rating matches. Free Practices will also be available. There will also be a daily 10 free Supply Drop and regular one, and you can do things like upgrade and modify units, but you can't get or use paid tokens. As this is only a test, none of your progress will be saved. The Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 PC open beta test will run January 17-19, 2023. It has an early 2023 release window on Steam. It is immediately available on the PS4 and PS5. The post Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 PC Open Beta Dates Set appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 12, 2023 2:00 PM  The next wave of additions for the PS Plus Game Catalog for January 2023 is coming. Sony will be adding a number of new titles to the downloadable game catalog available to PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers. They'll go live starting on January 17, 2023. This is in addition to the games made available earlier in the month to all PS Plus Essential tier subscribers and up. Leading the pack of releases for the PS Plus Game Catalog in January 2023 is Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition. An updated PS5 version of Devil May Cry 5, the game adds graphical features like ray-traced graphics, 3D audio, Turbo Mode, and Legendary Dark Knight Mode. The game also includes all the content from the deluxe edition of DMC 5. Though Special Edition is PS5-exclusive, PS4 owners can get the standard edition of DMC 5 via the Game Catalog. Additionally, fans interested in over-the-top action can also get into Just Cause 4: Reloaded. Players control Rico Rodriguez, the action-hero Agency operative tasked with supporting a rebellion against the Black Hand, a high-tech paramilitary organization that rules the South American country of Solis. Players with a taste for multiplayer can also grab fighting game Dragon Ball FighterZ and the co-op zombie shooter Back 4 Blood. Those who prefer more low-key adventures can nab Life is Strange and its prequel, Before the Storm, as well as sci-fi exploration title Jett: The Far Shore and fantasy puzzler Omno. The PS Plus Game Catalog January 2023 offering for Extra tier subscribers is rounded out by Erica, an interactive thriller that uses live-action footage and branching narrative mechanics. Those subscribed to the top-end PS Plus Premium tier also get a few new additions to the PS Classics Archive. Syphon Filter 3 completes PS1-based Syphon Filter series available. Star Wars Demolition is an artifact of the long-dormant vehicle arena battling genre, and Hot Shots Golf 2 brings comedy golfing from a previous generation to Sony's current machines. Check out a full list of Sony's PS Plus Game Catalog for January 2023 below. Items are organized by subscription tier and are based on the North American PS Plus offering. Catalogs may vary by region. - PS Plus Essential Tier and up
- Axiom Verge 2 (PS4, PS5)
- Fallout 76 (PS4)
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (PS4, PS5)
- PS Plus Extra Tier and up
- Back 4 Blood (PS4, PS5)
- Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition (PS5)
- Devil May Cry 5 (PS4)
- Dragon Ball FighterZ (PS4)
- Erica (PS4)
- Jett: The Far Shore (PS4, PS5)
- Just Cause 4: Reloaded (PS4)
- Life is Strange (PS4)
- Life is Strange: Before the Storm (PS4)
- Omno (PS4)
- PS Plus Premium Tier and up
- Syphon Filter 3 (PS1)
- Star Wars Demolition (PS1)
- Hot Shots Golf 2 (PS1)
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Siliconera Thursday, January 12, 2023 1:30 PM  Nintendo shared some videos of Zelkov, a new character in Fire Emblem Engage. Zelkov is a royal soldier of the Kingdom of Elusia and Princess Ivy's retainer. He is a quiet individual who can easily become absorbed in what he's doing. Everything he says sounds like it holds a hidden meaning. https://twitter.com/FireEmblemJP/status/1613448613329526785 Zelkov's starting class is thief, similar to another party member, Yunaka. Thieves are proficient with knives and are capable of picking locks. While his appearance may make people think he is brooding and distant, Zelkov is actually very friendly to his allies. In a scene with Alear, they discuss the meaning behind having hobbies, passing the time, and his life philosophy. Alear points that Zelkov is a very deep thinker, to which he remarks that to him that's not the case. Even their conversation is just a way of passing time and entertain himself. https://twitter.com/FireEmblemJP/status/1613449289099018241 Zelkov is voiced by Yu Taniguchi in the Japanese dub of Fire Emblem Engage. Taniguchi is credited with multiple roles dubbing foreign films in Japan, along with extra characters in some anime series. This is his first major role in a video game title. Fire Emblem Engage comes out for the Nintendo Switch on January 20, 2023. You can pre-order now from the eShop. The post Meet Zelkov in Fire Emblem Engage appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 12, 2023 12:40 PM  The original English voice actor for Vash the Stampede will return in the Trigun Stampede dub. Crunchyroll announced Johnny Yong Bosch will again play the character. He was the original English voice for the character during both the original anime's run and the movie Trigun: Badlands Rumble. This also comes alongside the confirmation that the English dub's debut is January 21, 2023. To go along with the announcement, Crunchyroll released a video with a statement from Johnny Yong Bosch about returning as the English dub voice actor for Vash in Trigun Stampede. As noted in the video, Vash in Trigun marked Johnny Yong Bosch's first role as an English anime dub voice actor. He later went on to play Ichigo in Bleach, Sabo in One Piece, Giyu in Demon Slayer, Artemis in Sailor Moon, and both Yu and Adachi in the Persona 4 anime. He's also played a number of roles in video games, like Nero in Devil May Cry, Joshua in Trails of Cold Steel, Hajime in Danganronpa 2, and both the protagonist and Adachi in the Persona games. The second episode of Trigun Stampede will air on January 14, 2023. It will be simulcast on streaming services outside Japan as usual. The English dub for Trigun Stampede will start with the first episode on January 21, 2023, the same day the third episode of the original Japanese version debuts. Trigun Stampede can be found streaming on both Crunchyroll and Hulu. The post Johnny Yong Bosch is the Vash Voice Actor in Trigun Stampede English Dub appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 12, 2023 12:30 PM  Tamashii Nations announced that there will be new Naruto and Sasuke SH Figuarts figures. Both of them are based on designs from the series when it first began in 1999. Pre-orders are set to open by January 14, 2023. Naruto will release first, with a July 2023 launch window set. Sasuke will follow shortly after sometime in August 2023. While product pages aren't available yet at places like Premium Bandai, there are some preliminary pictures showing the two figures and their accessories. First, here's a look at the one for Naruto. It features an effect part for the Rasengan. Four different face plates are also shown. Meanwhile, here's how Sasuke looks. He comes with effect parts for the Chidori and Fire Style: FIreball Jutsu. Three face plates appear in the example photos. There are already many Naruto series SH Figuarts characters. However, these tend to be from Naruto Shippuden and Boruto. Both Naruto and Sasuke frequently appear in each line. For example, there is even a Sage Mode variant of Naruto. The Naruto and Sasuke SH Figuart figures' pre-orders will open by January 14, 2023, with Naruto shipping in July 2023 and Sasuke following in August 2023. The post Naruto and Sasuke SH Figuarts Figures Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 12, 2023 12:00 PM  Nexon is developing a new game based on the Dungeon Fighter Online (a.k.a. Dungeon & Fighter or Arad Senki) setting, code-named Project DW. It is planned for release on consoles, PCs, and mobile platforms worldwide. No release window was specified. [Thanks, Denfaminico Gamer!] At the moment, only the codename is known about Project DW. It has no formal title or assets to show, either. (Editor's Note: The header image is from DNF Duel.) However, Nexon did say that it's going to be an open-world action-RPG. It'll support cross-play over its various platforms too. Since its original release as Dungeon Fighter Online on PC in 2005 the Dungeon Fighter franchise has existed in various forms and on multiple platforms. The original game (popularly called DFO or DNF) was a side-scrolling multiplayer brawler. Players can create characters and choose from different classes, then move across multiple screens defeating enemies. They can unlock new skills, level up, and collect equipment to improve their character. In 2012, an updated version called Dungeon Fighter Live arrived exclusively on Xbox 360. The current incarnations of the game exist as Dungeon & Fighter Mobile in Korea, and the globally-released fighting game DNF Duel. You can check out Siliconera's review of that game at this link. Project DW is in development for consoles, PC, and mobile platforms. It does not have a release window. The post Dungeon Fighter Project DW Announced by Nexon appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 12, 2023 11:30 AM  There's a new Genshin Impact web event called Paimon's Starlight Expedition, and it is essentially a character quiz. It is tied to the just-released Genshin Impact Character OST Album: The Stellar Moments Vol 3 soundtrack. Until January 18, 2023, people can match people from the game to songs tied to them. People get Primogems as a reward. Here's how this Genshin Impact event works. First, someone needs to head to the Paimon's Starlight Expedition official site and log into it. Paimon will then test players' knowledge. A song from the new album will play. As it does, hints indicating the identity of the person the track it is tied to will appear. If someone correctly guesses and unlocks five characters, they get a code for 40 Primogems. Once a song starts, you can pick the character name from the list, then submit the answer. An obscured image in one of multiple colors will appear. This is tied to their element. So a yellow one means it is a Geo character like Gorou, Itto, or Yun Jin. You can also get up to three hints for each phase of the challenge. Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the Paimon's Starlight Expedition web event ends January 18, 2023. The 3.4 update arrives on January 18, 2023. The post Genshin Impact Paimon's Starlight Expedition Web Event Tests Musical Knowledge appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 12, 2023 11:00 AM  There will be a new way to get first aid "spray" in the real world in 2023. Gameflavor announced a Resident Evil First Aid Drink Collector's Box with non-alcoholic drinks and both ingredients and recipes for non-alcoholic cocktails. The box will cost €167.23/$180.53/£147.97, and only 4,750 will be sold. Pre-orders are open ahead of its tentative Q3 2023 release. The items in the Resident Evil First Aid Drink Collector's Box seem designed to both be consumed and displayed. People get 10 330ml drinks with cucumber juice, lime juice, lemon juice, and mint in it. There is also a fake spray cap that can be displayed on top of one of these cans. People interested in making Resident Evil cocktails can use the recipe cards and included herbs to make non-alcoholic cocktails. The site didn't note what these "herbs" will be, only that they are colored and themed based on the ones in-game, four varieties will appear, and each one will be in a fake typewriter ribbon case. There is also an art book. Everything comes in a box that looks like the storage boxes in-game. Here's a closer look at all the items in the box. [gallery columns="5" size="full" ids="946690,946691,946692,946693,946694" link="file"] It isn't uncommon for the first aid medicine or other items to inspire merchandise replicas. Capcom itself released an air freshener that looked like it. The Resident Evil First Aid Drink Collector's Box pre-orders are open while supplies last. It is expected to ship in Q3 2023. The Gameflavor website noted European and international shipping options are available. The post Resident Evil First Aid Drink Collector's Box Can Be Used to Make Cocktails appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 12, 2023 10:30 AM  Konami once again showed how a Suikoden I & II HD Remaster rune looks in-game, this time displaying the Blue Gate Rune's power. As with past clips, this appeared following a poll on Twitter. Followers were able to pick which one of four they'd get to see, with the results again differing from the ones from a similar poll on the Japanese account. The four options in the last poll were the Blue Gate Rune, Thunder Rune, Resurrection Rune, and Cross Attack. Of those, the Blue Gate Rune "won," so a Suikoden I & II HD Remaster clip of Suikoden II gameplay appeared. In it Mazus uses the rune's summoning magic to cast its ultimate spell: Empty World. This causes a monster to appear from behind the enemy group and fire a beam of energy to attack. The resulting attack does 900 damage to the opponents, but also deals 90 damage to every ally. The Blue Gate Rune is a recurring staple of the Suikoden series, though it only is known by that name in Suikoden II. When it showed up in the third and fifth games, it functioned identically, but was called Pale Gate Rune. As a reminder, when this poll came up in Japan, the winning response involved the Bright Shield and Black Sword True Runes. Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars will release on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC via Steam in 2023. The post See the Blue Gate Rune in Suikoden I & II HD Remaster appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 12, 2023 10:00 AM  The Pokemon Company decided to answer the question "How many Pokemon are there" by sharing a video showing all 1008 currently available. As one might expect, the Scarlet and Violet new characters get the most focus. However, the almost nine minute long video does show every one currently available, including regional variants from games like Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Editor's Note: This video looking at how many Pokemon there are features spoilers for Scarlet and Violet. As one might expect, the new video begins with ones appearing in games like Blue, Green, Red and Yellow. In-game footage is used for all characters. In the case of Pokemon with variants, like Alcremie or even Spinda, there are segments showing off some of the different possible appearance options. Regional variants start to show up around the four minute mark. Ultra Beasts from Sun and Moon begin to appear at the 4:30 point, followed by legendaries from different installments. By the 6:18 mark, the video shifts to the Paldea region. It spends the rest of the 8:44 video offering more focused looks at the new characters introduced in Scarlet and Violet. At the 8:06 mark, spoilers start to appear. No new Pokemon appear in the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa08Y-fhfTI&ab_channel=TheOfficialPok%C3%A9monYouTubechannel Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available for the Nintendo Switch. The post How Many Pokemon Are There? 1008 Pokemon Video Shows Them All appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 12, 2023 9:30 AM  As part of Vshojo Vtuber Ironmouse's birthday celebrations on January 11, 2023, she held a concert, released a new original song, and Vshojo released new merchandise in the performer's official storefront. After the event, the concert was made available on-demand for free. However, the new song "Waifu Jam" isn't available on its own yet. First, here's the Ironmouse concert in full. As teased, fellow Vtubers like Nyatasha Nyanners and Bubi appeared. Nyanners joined her for the song "Getcha," while Bubi showed up for "Stay with Me." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzodvcvUxbQ&ab_channel=ironmouse Here is the full track list for the show, with most songs being covers: - "Zombies"
- "King"
- "Stone Ocean"
- "Stay with Me"
- "Edge of This World"
- "Getcha"
- "Waifu Jam"
The new original Ironmouse song "Waifu Jam" appears in full at the 33:42 mark. However, people can also see a clip on Twitter. As for the Ironmouse birthday merchandise, the six new items first came up during the concert itself. Afterwards, they immediately appeared in the official store. Here's the full list of things people can get: And here's a gallery showing how all of those items look. [gallery size="full" columns="6" ids="946667,946668,946669,946670,946671,946672,946673" link="file"] At 4pm PT/7pm ET on January 12, 2023, Ironmouse will hold her Happy Birthday stream. The post New Ironmouse Birthday Concert, Merchandise, and Original Song Appear appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 12, 2023 9:00 AM  HoYoVerse uploaded the teaser video and kit for Alhaitham, who will be a new five-star Dendro Sword user in Genshin Impact. Alhaitham has been a major NPC in the Sumeru storyline, but will become playable for the Version 3.4 update. He will fill the DPS niche in your party, and will use items from the new World Bosses in the desert. Players who main Keqing might start off with an advantage if they get Alhaitham. This is because Alhaitham's Elemental Skill is reminiscent of hers. His Universality: An Elaboration on Form Skill lets him dash forward and deal Dendro DMG. You can also aim it when you hold down the Skill button. After you hit an enemy with this Skill, he will create a Chisel-Light Mirror. Chisel-Light Mirrors will convert Alhaitham's attacks to Dendro DMG, and deal Dendro DMG dependent on how many Mirrors. At the maximum, Alhaitham can have three Mirrors. https://twitter.com/GenshinImpact/status/1613387152225624067 His Elemental Burst, Particular Field: Fetters of Phenomena, also relies on his Mirrors. The more Mirrors you have, the more hits (and therefore damage) it will deal. After it ends, Alhaitham will recover however many Mirrors necessary for him to have the maximum three again. https://twitter.com/GenshinImpact/status/1613387368467234817 You can watch Alhaitham's character trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeOJi3tNIDs In Japanese, Yuuichirou Umehara voices Alhaitham. Umehara previously voiced Eugene on Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans and Leona in Twisted Wonderland. As for the English dub, Nazeeh Tarsha voices him. Past roles for Tarsha include Raihan and Peony in Pokemon: Twilight Wings, as well as Lex in Fire Emblem Heroes. Genshin Impact is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. Alhaitham and Yaoyao will debut as new Dendro characters when Genshin Impact Version 3.4 goes live on January 18, 2023. The post Genshin Impact Alhaitham Video Shows He's No Ordinary Scribe appeared first on Siliconera. |