Jan 21, 22:00

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, January 21, 2023 5:47 PM 343 Industries will continue to develop future Halo games, despite rumours to the contrary       343 Industries "will continue to develop Halo now and in the future," says studio head Pierre Hintze. The statement was released in response to rumours that 343 would instead take a backseat on future Halo games by serving to manage external studios, rather than developing the games themselves as they had on Halo Infinite. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, January 21, 2023 5:12 PM Granblue Fantasy: Relink reunites Final Fantasy vets for skyfaring action RPG       The original Granblue Fantasy was a JRPG mobile game only released in Japan, but that didn't stop enterprising westerners going to the effort to play it. That's mainly because it counted Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu and art director Hideo Minaba among its developers. Granblue Fantasy: Relink is set in the same universe and has the same Final Fantasy vets involved, but it's a big, splashly 1-4 player action RPG blockbuster, with combat reminiscent of some Platinum Games. You'll find the latest trailer below. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, January 21, 2023 4:17 PM Steam's Base Builder Fest offers discounts and demos starting tomorrow       Steam's next genre-specific event kicks off on Monday, January 23rd, and this time it's entirely focused on base building and citybuilding games. For a week, there will be discounts on games like Dyson Sphere Program, Frostpunk and Planet Zoo, and hopefully some demos for unreleased games, too. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, January 21, 2023 3:51 PM Marvel's Avengers will receive no new content and its final patch arrives in March       Crystal Dynamics are ending support for Marvel's Avengers, their live service superhero game. That means it won't receive any further new content, its final balance patch will be released on March 31st, and all other support and the sale of the game will cease on September 30th. Players who already own the game at that point will be able to continue playing in single- and multiplayer, for at least a while. Read more

Twinfinite Saturday, January 21, 2023 5:44 PM Reconstructed Mass Effect Scene Gives Normandy Crew More Development       "How was that Jenkins? You wanna see it again?"

Twinfinite Saturday, January 21, 2023 4:28 PM Velma Claims Title for IMDB's Worst-Rated Animated Series Ever       Jinkies!

Siliconera Saturday, January 21, 2023 6:00 PM Taito Announces FFXIV Moogle Lamp for Valentine's Day       Taito announced a new Final Fantasy XIV merchandise item: a lamp in the shape of a Moogle. It will be available as an arcade prize. The lamp is designed after a familiar, lovey-dovey Moogle from FFXIV, and is coming out ahead of Valentine's Day to to commemorate the holiday. It will be available in Japan in select Taito arcades starting on January 21, 2023. https://twitter.com/Taito_Toys/status/1616269751109693441 The particular Moogle this lamp is based on is none other than Kupka Kupp, a unique Moogle with a heart-shaped pon pon that appeared in FFXIV for the first time for Valentione's Day 2022 event. The part of the figure that lights up is the heart shaped pon pon. You can see some pictures of the lamp below: [gallery ids="947828,947827,947826" link="file"] Similar to its real world equivalent, Valentione's Day is a yearly event that usually starts around early February and can last until early March. There are no news yet as to when this year's Valentione's Day event will start. In the meantime, players can acquire a Deluxe Stuffed Kupka Kupp plush version from the FFXIV Online Store, as a furnishing item for the in-game housing mechanic. Final Fantasy XIV is immediately available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. The latest Patch 6.3, titled "Gods Revel, Lands Tremble," released on January 10, 2023, and the patch notes are available for players to read. The post Taito Announces FFXIV Moogle Lamp for Valentine's Day appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, January 21, 2023 4:00 PM Here Are All the Fire Emblem Engage Classes       Now that you've sunk some time into Fire Emblem Engage, you might be wondering what classes are available. There's a lot to choose from! Some characters get access to classes just for them! Also, you need to worry about proficiencies and if you reached a certain level in a prerequisite class to access some of them! Not to mention Second Seals and Master Seals are needed to switch to an equivalent level class or promote to an advanced one! To help you out when making important decisions for your army, here are lists of the different classes available. Editor's Note: There are Fire Emblem Engage spoilers below. What are the Fire Emblem Engage Character-Exclusive Classes? First, there are some classes that are limited to specific characters. You can't make ordinary units into these. As such, I'm putting them separately here, to make the distinction. As these are just for these people, you don't need to worry about proficiency requirements to access them. The second these characters hit level 10, when applicable, they can move on up to their advanced class. Though I also really recommend maxing out at level 20 before "evolving." Alcryst: Lord, then Tireur d'Elite Alear: Dragon Child, then Divine Dragon Alfred: Noble, then Avenir Celine: Noble, then Vidame Diamant: Lord, then Successeur Fogado: Sentinel, then Cupido Hortensia: Wing Tamer, then Sleipnir Rider Ivy: Wing Tamer, then Lindwurm Timerra: Sentinel, then Picket Note that these characters can change to other classes. However, these classes are best for them. The lone exceptions among these character-specific classes are Seadall and Veyle. He is the only Dancer, while she is the only Fell Child. Both can reach up to level 40. There are no "advanced" version of these classes. What are the General Fire Emblem Engage Classes? Okay, here's where we get into the thick of things! To make things easier, we'll divide these up into the "base" classes and advanced classes. First, here are the Fire Emblem Engage base classes and the weapon proficiencies they require. You don't need to master any other classes in order to become them, but you will need a Second Seal to swap. Archer - Bow weapon proficiency required Axe Armor - Axe weapon proficiency required Axe Cavalier - Axe weapon proficiency required Axe Fighter - Axe weapon proficiency required Axe Flier - Axe weapon proficiency required Lance Armor - Lance weapon proficiency required Lance Cavalier - Lance weapon proficiency required Lance Fighter - Lance weapon proficiency required Lance Flier - Lance weapon proficiency required Mage - Tome weapon proficiency required Martial Monk - Arts and staff weapon proficiency required Sword Armor - Sword weapon proficiency required Sword Cavalier - Sword weapon proficiency required Sword Fighter - Sword weapon proficiency required Sword Flier - Sword weapon proficiency required Thief - Knife weapon proficiency required (note that this is a special class that can go up to level 10 and has no advanced option) Now, with the Advanced classes things can get a bit trickier in Fire Emblem Engage. This is because You need to have reached level 10 in a certain basic class, have weapon proficiencies, and own a Master Seal. However, there are versions of these Advanced classes that have different weapon requirements. So there are Mage Knights that can only use axes and tomes, and different ones that can also use swords and tomes. What's available all comes down to the proficiencies the character possesses. Berserker - Reached Axe Fighter level 10 and axe weapon proficiency required Bow Knight - Reached Archer level 10 and bow and either axe, lance, or sword weapon proficiency required General - Reached Axe, Lance, or Sword Armor level 10 and axe, lance, or sword weapon proficiency required Great Knight - Reached Axe, Lance, or Sword Armor level 10 and axe and lance, axe and sword, or lance and sword weapon proficiency required Griffin Knight - Reached Axe, Lance, or Sword Flier level 10 and axe, lance, or sword with staff weapon proficiency required Halberdier - Reached Lance Fighter level 10 and lance weapon proficiency required Hero - Reached Sword Fighter level 10 and ether axe and sword or lance and sword weapon proficiency required High Priest - Reached Martial Monk level 10 and arts, staff and tome weapon proficiency required Mage Knight - Reached Mage level 10 and tome and either axe, lance, or sword weapon proficiency required Martial Master - Reached Martial Monk level 10 and arts and staff weapon proficiency required Paladin - Reached Axe, Lance, or Sword Cavalier level 10 and axe, lance, or sword weapon proficiency required Royal Knight - Reached Lance Fighter level 10 and lance and staff weapon proficiency required Sage - Reached Mage level 10 and staff and tome weapon proficiency required Sniper - Reached Archer level 10 and bow weapon proficiency required Swordmaster - Reached Sword Fighter level 10 and sword weapon proficiency required Warrior - Reached Axe Fighter level 10 and axe and bow weapon proficiency required Wolf Knight - Reached Axe, Lance, or Sword Cavalier level 10 and knife and axe, lance, or sword weapon proficiency required Wyvern Knight - Reached Axe, Lance, or Sword Flier level 10 and axe and lance, axe and sword, or lance and sword weapon proficiency required. Keep in mind that these Advanced classes have specific skills tied to them, which they learn at level five. To help better illustrate the needed weapon proficiency levels, here's a gallery showing the requirements for all classes, with Alear as an example. [gallery columns="5" size="full" ids="947939,947940,947941,947942,947943,947944,947945,947946,947947,947948" link="file"] Fire Emblem Engage is available for the Nintendo Switch. The post Here Are All the Fire Emblem Engage Classes appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, January 21, 2023 3:00 PM What is the Best Fire Emblem Game?       Yesterday was Fire Emblem day! Though really, with how many installments there are in the series, any day could be that day. Still, with Fire Emblem Engage here and more people likely discovering the series, we felt it would be a good time to revisit the best games in the series and recommend some of them to potential players. Hint: They are all pretty great! Just like the bias I have towards FFX as my first Final Fantasy, I have a very strong bias for the Tellius duology. That's Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. The characters were really fun, and even as a stupid child who couldn't read instructions (what in the world was the biorhythm mechanic all about?), I managed to clear it all through sheer grit and plenty of sacrifices. I salute all of the random characters I let die just so that my Nephenee could live. The story was kind of messy but still easy enough to follow, and they were both just a super fun experience. Like, I beat Radiant Dawn four times in the span of a year. Admittedly, I only played half of Path of Radiance because I didn't own a Gamecube, but I liked it just fine. My main gripe was the game forcing me to bring Sothe to the endgame dungeon in Radiant Dawn because he was freaking useless and outclassed by virtually everybody. So thanks, Sothe. — Stephanie I've said before that I've bounced off nearly every Fire Emblem game I've played besides Three Houses. As it turns out Three Houses was something of a black sheep compared to other games in the series, so whatever Intelligent Systems and Koei Tecmo did to depart from the formulas established in earlier titles and the Awakening era worked its magic on me. Perhaps it was the daily-life structure or the route-based narrative, or the more realistically proportioned character graphics, but Three Houses is what I think of these days when someone mentions Fire Emblem. — Josh There are certainly flaws to every Fire Emblem game, but all of them are magical and special in their own way. (Except Mystery of the Emblem. Sorry, bud.) But there's a reason that Awakening saved the franchise. The characters are endearing! There are nods to past fans, but not in a way that muscles out gameplay or story. Also, hey: it can be both approachable for new fans and punishing at higher levels, rewarding smart unit builds and creativity. — Graham Since Graham already picked what I would consider my favorite Fire Emblem game, I'll go with the best recent entry I've played... Fire Emblem Engage. I really loved this entry, partially because the gameplay reminds me so much of that first 3DS entry. I think a lot of the characters are pretty lovable too. It's a solid installment with a lot of challenges to it, and I appreciate that. — Jenni The post What is the Best Fire Emblem Game? appeared first on Siliconera.

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, January 21, 2023 4:55 PM Genshin Impact: Paper Theater Across Mountains guide       Across Mountains is the Day 2 Paper Theater challenge in Genshin Impact. It's slightly more complicated than the Homecoming scenes given that there are more locked sections, as well as parts where your character could fall, causing the attempt to end prematurely. Here's our Genshin Impact Paper Theater Across Mountains guide to help you with this activity that's part of Lantern Rite 2023. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub. Likewise, you can take a look at our main guide for the Lantern Rite 2023 event.   Genshin Impact Paper Theater Across Mountains guide (Lantern Rite 2023) We've labeled some of the unlocked slides based on their starting positions. Additional instructions we provide are based on whatever might be the new slides/landscapes in that spot once you've moved them around. Scene 1 Screenshot by PC Invasion This is the simplest among the Paper Theater Across Mountains puzzles in ...

Tabletop Gaming News Saturday, January 21, 2023 6:00 PM Made to Order Returns to Middle-earth with 2023 Hobby Bingo       The popular tabletop game, Warhammer, has announced the return of its 'Made to Order' service for Middle Earth. This service allows players to customize their miniatures and armies with unique designs and colors. The announcement comes alongside the launch of the 2023 Hobby Bingo, a new initiative that encourages players to explore different aspects of the hobby. Players can win prizes by completing tasks such as painting a miniature or playing a game. With these two exciting announcements, Warhammer is sure to bring joy to its fans in the coming year.

Tabletop Gaming News Saturday, January 21, 2023 6:00 PM New Sci-Fi Utopia Terrain Now Available!       Today, TT Combat has released a new range of terrain for tabletop gaming. The Sci-Fi Utopia range is designed to provide gamers with a unique and immersive experience, allowing them to create their own futuristic cities and battlefields. The range includes buildings, walls, roads, and other accessories, all made from high-quality resin. The pieces are designed to be modular, so gamers can mix and match them to create their own unique layouts. With this new range, TT Combat hopes to bring the world of sci-fi gaming to life.

Tabletop Gaming News Saturday, January 21, 2023 5:00 PM Gloomspite Gitz Invade Under the Light of Da Bad Moon       The Gloomspite Gitz, a faction of chaotic and mischievous goblins, have been wreaking havoc in the Mortal Realms under the influence of the Bad Moon. This powerful celestial object has granted them new abilities and strength, allowing them to cause chaos and destruction wherever they go. The Gloomspite Gitz are now a force to be reckoned with, and their presence is sure to bring about an age of darkness and despair.

Tabletop Gaming News Saturday, January 21, 2023 4:00 PM Holy Knights Recruiting Squires for New Holy Orders       TT Combat, a popular tabletop gaming company, recently announced the upcoming release of their new game, Holy Knights. The game will feature a unique mechanic in which players can join one of four different holy orders and take on the role of a squire. Players will be able to customize their characters with various weapons and armor, as well as gain access to special abilities and skills. Additionally, the game will include a variety of scenarios and missions for players to complete. TT Combat is currently working on the final touches of the game and plans to release it later this year.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, January 21, 2023 5:20 PM Granblue Fantasy: Versus Rising announced For PlayStation and PC       The game will launch sometime in 2023 worldwide The post Granblue Fantasy: Versus Rising announced For PlayStation and PC appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, January 21, 2023 4:44 PM Like a Dragon: Ishin! Gets New Minigames Trailer       The minigames featured include Karaoke, Rock, Paper, Scissors, Cho-Han, Fishing, and more. The post Like a Dragon: Ishin! Gets New Minigames Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, January 21, 2023 4:21 PM Marvel's Avengers Will Stop Receiving Support On September 30       However the game will still be downloadable to those who've digitally purchased it The post Marvel's Avengers Will Stop Receiving Support On September 30 appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Jan 21, 16:00

PCGamesN Saturday, January 21, 2023 11:51 AM League of Legends patch 13.2 impacted by Riot Games security breach       The release date for League of Legends patch 13.2 might be knocked back as developer Riot Games announces a security breach in its development environment. The publisher behind the MOBA game, as well as tactical hero shooter Valorant along with LoL spinoffs including Teamfight Tactics and Legends of Runeterra, reassures fans that no player data or personal details were obtained in the leak. Continue reading League of Legends patch 13.2 impacted by Riot Games security breach MORE FROM PCGAMESN: How much have I spent on League of Legends?, League of Legends patch 13.1, League of Legends Prime Gaming rewards

PCGamesN Saturday, January 21, 2023 11:48 AM Crypto betting is coming for high ELO Valorant, equipped to kill       Every online multiplayer game is plagued with a litany of issues, and Valorant is no exception. Luckily, Riot responds quickly to game-breaking cases, but some pests are deeply embedded in the community and are hard to uproot. Crypto-betting is the latest in the list of community-driven problems, and it's the biggest threat to high ELO Valorant in 2023. Continue reading Crypto betting is coming for high ELO Valorant, equipped to kill MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valorant characters: all agents and abilities, Valorant ranks order, distribution, and ranking system explained, Valorant crosshair codes

PCGamesN Saturday, January 21, 2023 11:19 AM Armored Core 6 set for hour-long FromSoftware presentation next month       After the Armored Core 6 reveal trailer confirmed that Dark Souls, Sekiro, Elden Ring, and Bloodborne developer FromSoftware is returning to some of its robot game roots, a lot of us have been wondering how the Japanese developer plans to revive the Armored Core series, and we may just start to get some answers when it appears at a trade show soon. Continue reading Armored Core 6 set for hour-long FromSoftware presentation next month MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring, best action-adventure games, best robot games

PCGamesN Saturday, January 21, 2023 10:44 AM Diablo Immortal update roadmap features a new class and fishing       Blizzard has plenty in mind for its Diablo Immortal roadmap, and shares plans for 2023 that include four major Diablo Immortal updates, a new class, clan improvements, fresh gameplay options, and… fishing? That's right, while it might still be a while until the Diablo 4 release date, there's plenty to look forward to in the free-to-play entry for one of Blizzard's main RPG games in the meantime. Continue reading Diablo Immortal update roadmap features a new class and fishing MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo Immortal tier list, Diablo Immortal system requirements, Best Diablo Immortal builds

PCGamesN Saturday, January 21, 2023 9:58 AM Dead Space alternate ending hidden in Remake achievement list       It appears as though a Dead Space alternate ending could be on the cards, as an achievement list for the horror game remake has been making the rounds that mentions a different ending to the 2008 original. With the Dead Space Remake release date mere days away, this could be the biggest departure EA and Motive's work takes from the original. Continue reading Dead Space alternate ending hidden in Remake achievement list MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best horror games on PC, The best space games on PC, Dead Space system requirements

PCGamesN Saturday, January 21, 2023 9:10 AM Overwatch 2 ult charge changing as devs target "foundational issues"       Expect to see Overwatch 2 ultimate charge changes in the next season, as Blizzard says the way hero switching affects your charge will be adjusted for Overwatch 2 season 3. Executive producer Jared Neuss shares details on the current state of development on Twitter, noting that Blizzard is focused on addressing "foundational issues" with Overwatch competitive play and team balance in the multiplayer game before moving on to other features. Continue reading Overwatch 2 ult charge changing as devs target "foundational issues" MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list

PCGamesN Saturday, January 21, 2023 9:43 AM Avengers game is shutting down, but you can get it for cheap on Steam       Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics' Marvel's Avengers is shutting down after three years as a live service game. While it struggled from the start, the superhero game definitely still has its merits, so it could very well be the perfect time to go to the Marvel's Avengers Steam page and nab it, or you can alternatively get it at a colossal discount. Continue reading Avengers game is shutting down, but you can get it for cheap on Steam MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel's Avengers review, Best action-adventure games on PC, The best open-world games on PC

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, January 21, 2023 3:51 PM Marvel's Avengers will receive no new content and its final patch arrives in March       Crystal Dynamics are ending support for Marvel's Avengers, their live service superhero game. That means it won't receive any further new content, its final balance patch will be released on March 31st, and all other support and the sale of the game will cease on September 30th. Players who already own the game at that point will be able to continue playing in single- and multiplayer, for at least a while. Read more

Twinfinite Saturday, January 21, 2023 1:00 PM 4 Things Assassin's Creed Mirage Needs to Revitalize the Series       Time to restart the Brotherhood.

Twinfinite Saturday, January 21, 2023 11:18 AM New Fan Art Showcases Scarlet & Violet Pokemon As People       What WOULD Pokémon look like if they were human?

Siliconera Saturday, January 21, 2023 3:00 PM What is the Best Fire Emblem Game?       Yesterday was Fire Emblem day! Though really, with how many installments there are in the series, any day could be that day. Still, with Fire Emblem Engage here and more people likely discovering the series, we felt it would be a good time to revisit the best games in the series and recommend some of them to potential players. Hint: They are all pretty great! Just like the bias I have towards FFX as my first Final Fantasy, I have a very strong bias for the Tellius duology. That's Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. The characters were really fun, and even as a stupid child who couldn't read instructions (what in the world was the biorhythm mechanic all about?), I managed to clear it all through sheer grit and plenty of sacrifices. I salute all of the random characters I let die just so that my Nephenee could live. The story was kind of messy but still easy enough to follow, and they were both just a super fun experience. Like, I beat Radiant Dawn four times in the span of a year. Admittedly, I only played half of Path of Radiance because I didn't own a Gamecube, but I liked it just fine. My main gripe was the game forcing me to bring Sothe to the endgame dungeon in Radiant Dawn because he was freaking useless and outclassed by virtually everybody. So thanks, Sothe. — Stephanie I've said before that I've bounced off nearly every Fire Emblem game I've played besides Three Houses. As it turns out Three Houses was something of a black sheep compared to other games in the series, so whatever Intelligent Systems and Koei Tecmo did to depart from the formulas established in earlier titles and the Awakening era worked its magic on me. Perhaps it was the daily-life structure or the route-based narrative, or the more realistically proportioned character graphics, but Three Houses is what I think of these days when someone mentions Fire Emblem. — Josh There are certainly flaws to every Fire Emblem game, but all of them are magical and special in their own way. (Except Mystery of the Emblem. Sorry, bud.) But there's a reason that Awakening saved the franchise. The characters are endearing! There are nods to past fans, but not in a way that muscles out gameplay or story. Also, hey: it can be both approachable for new fans and punishing at higher levels, rewarding smart unit builds and creativity. — Graham Since Graham already picked what I would consider my favorite Fire Emblem game, I'll go with the best recent entry I've played... Fire Emblem Engage. I really loved this entry, partially because the gameplay reminds me so much of that first 3DS entry. I think a lot of the characters are pretty lovable too. It's a solid installment with a lot of challenges to it, and I appreciate that. — Jenni The post What is the Best Fire Emblem Game? appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, January 21, 2023 3:00 PM How to Unlock the Tiki DLC in Fire Emblem Engage       Getting Tiki in Fire Emblem Engage isn't as easy as acquiring the Three Houses Emblem bracelet DLC. That is because you actually need to fight to acquire her. The Emblem of Rivals Bracelet is easily picked up after purchasing the Expansion Pass by going to Lookout Ridge after completing Chapter 4 and seeing the "something was found at Lookout Ridge" notification when heading to the Somniel. So, here's a quick walkthrough on how to find Tiki and reach her during her Divine Paralogue. First, you need to have completed the Paralogue at the Bandit's Hideout to recruit Anna after the Paralogue: Mysterious Merchant in Fire Emblem Engage to reach the Tiki DLC. Once you do, you'll see a new path on the map leading to some islands below Firene. When you're on the world map, just head west from the Bandit Hideout location. You'll automatically be taken to the Divine Paralogues DLC location for the first time. After being here once, you can fast travel to it from, say, the Somniel by choosing Travel from the menu and selecting "To Divine Paralogues." Tiki's is the first one in this new area, and you can find her at Divine Paralogue: Dragon Temple. This is a fairly substantial map with some unusual mechanics. Tiki will be in a room with a door barring entry to it. You must send characters to Divine Sigils in other rooms to unlock it. So the first Divine Sigil directly north of the entrance to her temple unlocks a door to the West. There's one chest next to it with 2,000G. Ice is all around on the floor, and will spring up more after clearing Sigils, adding +2 movement for all units. The second Sigil is in a room with two chests containing Rescue and Warp Staves. Placing a unit on that Sigil will unlock Tiki's room. Be forewarned that once you unlock doors with Sigils, the enemies in those rooms will start charging your party and won't just wait for you to arrive and attack. Also, after you're inside the castle, more reinforcements like dragons will arrive every turn. After you beat Tiki, she'll then join your Fire Emblem Engage army as your second DLC bracelet. Before she does, you'll see a bit of dialogue with her and Alear, as well as a brief chat with her and her beloved Mar-Mar. Once the map is done, you can also have a chance of finding an Elusian Cat, Vervain Deer, and White Elyosian Dog to adopt. Fire Emblem Engage is available for the Nintendo Switch, and the Expansion Pass that adds Tiki and Three Houses Emblems as DLC is $29.99. The post How to Unlock the Tiki DLC in Fire Emblem Engage appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, January 21, 2023 1:00 PM Here Are the Persona 4 Golden Social Link Locations       In Persona 4 Golden, Social Links can help you get closer to your friends, as well as power up your Personas. The higher the level is, the more bonus experience you can get when you form Personas of that Arcana. Your party members will benefit from higher Social Link levels too, since they can learn new abilities. But because of the limited time you have in Inaba, you have to plan your schedule wisely lest you end the year without maximizing your bonds. Because some Social Links will unlock another one, or will no longer be accessible after a certain date, you will need to make sure you adjust the order you do things. It's honestly easier to try and max out all of the Social Links on a NG+. This is because you will start the game with all of the Social Stats from before. Since weather can affect whether or not a character is available to interact with, you should keep an eye on the weekly forecast when you decide how to spend your time. As a reminder, you will not be able to access party members' Social Links on investigation days. You also cannot interact with the majority of them if it is raining. Here are the locations of all of the non-story-related Social Links in Persona 4 Golden: Yosuke Hanamura (Magician): Yosuke's Social Link automatically starts on April 16. On Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, he is in Classroom Building 2F. On Sundays or days off you can find him at Junes. However, you cannot hang out with him if it is raining. Yukiko Amagi (Priestess): Yukiko's Social Link automatically starts on May 17. She is in Classroom Building 1F on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. On days off, she is in front of the bookstore. You will not be able to find her on certain Sundays. She is also not available on rainy days. Margaret (Empress): You can access Margaret's Social Link from May 19, but she will not care about you unless you have Level 3 Knowledge. Margaret's Social Link can be done in a fairly short timespan if you want to focus on other people. This is because she is always available and merely requires you to show her the Persona that she requests. Kanji Tatsumi (Emperor) Unlike the first three party members you get, you need to manually start Kanji's Social Link. It is available from around June 9. To start it, you need to talk to a female student in Classroom Building 2F. After, go to Kanji in Practice Building 1F, which then unlocks the Emperor Social Link. Kanji is available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. He hangs out in Practice Building 1F on weekdays and in front of Tatsumi Textiles on days off. If it's raining, he is unavailable. Ryotaro Dojima (Hierophant) Dojima's Social Link automatically begins on May 6. You can talk to him at home during nighttime. However, you will need to finish the dungeon first so that he can actually get home from work on time. If Dojima is home when you are gardening, you can get bonus points. Also, on days that Nanako's Social Link is available, you will not be able to hang out with Dojima. Certain ranks (1-2, 3-4, 4-5) are locked unless you meet the requisite Level of Expression. Rise Kujikawa (Lovers) Rise's Social Link automatically begins on July 23. She is available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. You can find her in Classroom Building 1F on weekdays, and the South Shopping District near Marukyu on days off. You cannot hang out with her if it is raining. Chie Satonaka (Chariot) Chie's Social Link automatically begins on April 18. You can find her on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. On weekdays, she is on the roof of Yasogami High, and on days off, she is in front of Daidara in the Shopping District. She is not available if it's raining. Nanako Dojima (Justice) Like Dojima, you can hang out with Nanako at nighttime in the Dojima house. However, if Dojima's Social Link is available, Nanako's isn't. Nanako's Social Link automatically starts on May 3. Like Dojima, she does not have set days that she's free, even though she's literally home all the time. But she is available more often if you do not have an active dungeon you are exploring at the moment. Incidentally, Ranks 3-4 and 5-6 are inaccessible unless you have the requisite Level of Expression. If you are trying to max out Social Links, your time limit for Nanako is October 31. So I recommend using gardening to get points to reduce how many times you have to hang out with her. Fox (Hermit) The Fox's Social Link automatically begins on May 5, and it is available every afternoon. Like Margaret, the Fox's Social Link is unique in that you need to complete quests to advance it. When you visit the Shrine, you can get an ema request. This does not eat up a time slot. However, once you finish the quest and report it, you will hang out with the Fox for the rest of the afternoon. Quests usually require several days to complete so it is best to start them early. Naoto Shirogane (Fortune) Like Kanji, you need to manually start Naoto's Social Link. On October 21, talk to Naoto and then go to the Shopping District to talk to a man near Aiya. You will need Level 5 Knowledge to answer him and Level 5 Courage after you report back to Naoto. If you meet these requirements, then you can start Naoto's Social Link. You can hang out with Naoto on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. On weekdays, you can find Naoto in Classroom Building 1F and at Samegawa Flood Plains on days off. Kou Ichijo/Daisuke Nagase (Strength) From April 19, you can join either the soccer club or the basketball club, which then starts the Strength Social Link. No matter which team you choose, you hang out with both of them. You can hang out with Kou and Daisuke on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. On occasion, they are available on Wednesdays. You can find them in Classroom Building 2F. As a reminder, the sports club does not meet if it is raining. Naoki Konishi (Hanged Man) On June 8, you meet Naoki, but that does not start his Social Link. To actually begin it, you have to talk to him two more times, as well as have Level 3 Understanding. You can find him in Classroom Building 1F. However, his location changes once you unlock his Social Link. You can find him in front of the liquor store on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. He is not there on rainy days. Hisano Kuroda (Death) In order to start the Death Social Link, you first need to reach Rank 4 of the Devil Social Link. Hisano has very limited availability, as you can only find her at the Riverbank on Sundays or the holidays. But perhaps because of this, you pretty much increase the Social Link Rank every time you hang out with her. For 6-7, you need to find her Husband's Letter at Daidara's, but after that, it's smooth sailing. Keep in mind that you cannot interact with Hisano on rainy days. Eri Minami (Temperance) To start the Temperance Social Link, you need to work as an Assistant Daycare Worker, which becomes available from April 23. The Social Link formally starts on your second shift. You can work at the daycare on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays so long as it is not raining. To go to the daycare, you simply need to take the bus from the Shopping District. Sayoko Uehara (Devil) To start the Devil Social Link, you need to work as a Hospital Janitor, which becomes available from May 25. You unlock the Social Link on your second shift. You can work at the hospital on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. To go to the hospital, you simply need to take the bus from the Shopping District. As opposed to the daycare job, you can work at the hospital even if it is rainy. Shu Nakajima (Tower) To start the Tower Social Link, you need to work as a Tutor, which becomes available from May 25. The caveat is that you need Level 5 Understanding to apply. Once you get the job, though, you can go see Shu on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Weather does not limit his availability. To go to Shu's house, you can take the bus in the Shopping District. Ai Ebihara (Moon) Once you reach Rank 4 of the Strength Social Link, you meet Ai. When Ai asks you to skip class with her, accept her invitation. You need to have Level 3 Courage to commit truancy. The Social Link begins once your perfect attendance record ends. To hang out with Ai, you can find her in Classroom Building 1F on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. She is not available on rainy days. Ai's Social Link is very unique, and not even in the same way as Margaret's or the Fox's. Depending on your dialog options, you can actually reverse the Social Link, meaning that you'll have to waste time to get back on track. You can also straight up break the Social Link at Rank 8, which locks you out of maxing it out for that playthrough. Yumi Ozawa/Ayane Matsunaga (Sun) Like with the Strength Arcana, you have the option to choose which club you want to join for the Sun Social Link. If you join drama, then you meet Yumi, and if you join band, you meet Ayane. You only hang out with the girl you choose, since they are not friends. The Sun Social Link can start from April 25 after you join a club, and you can attend meetings on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. You can participate in the cultural club even on rainy days. To hang out with them, you can either go straight to the club room or find Ayane/Yumi in Classroom Building 2F. Adachi (Jester) Adachi is the first new Social Link in the Golden version of Persona 4. You can manually start the Jester Social Link from May 13 by going to Junes and hanging out with Adachi. After Rank 6, his Social Link advances automatically with the story (aside from Rank 8) so just focus on getting there before November 1. Unlike other people, Adachi appears on certain dates rather than being on a set schedule. In the daytime, Adachi is in Junes and at night, Adachi is near the gas station in the Shopping District. Here are the dates you can hang out with Adachi: May: 13th, 20th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 30th June: 5th, 10th, 11th, 15th (night only), 26th, 28th July: 2nd, 4th, 5th, 12th, 14th, 24th,  25th August: 23rd, 25th September: 1st, 19th, 20th, 21st 23rd, 24th, 27th, 30th October: 6th, 12th, 21st, 24th, 26th November: 1st Marie (Aeon) Marie is the other new Social Link in the Golden version of Persona 4. Completing her Social Link unlocks an endgame dungeon, so if you want to fully experience the expanded edition of P4, you should prioritize Marie's Social Link. The Aeon Social Link can start from April 18, and you can find her at the Velvet Room in the Shopping District. Marie is available to hang out with on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. As a side note, because the other party members show up in Marie's Social Link, you may not be able to advance her story if a required character is stuck in the TV world. Once you rescue them and they officially join your party, you can continue the Aeon Social Link. Because of the limited days you have in Persona 4 Golden, there are a few tricks that you can do to minimize how many times you need to hang out with someone in order to max out their Social Link. Always make sure you bring a Persona of their Arcana when you visit them, and use the Shrine at night to boost your relationship values. The Shrine in particular is useful at the higher Ranks. Persona 4 Golden is available on the PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Windows PC, and Nintendo Switch. 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Siliconera Saturday, January 21, 2023 12:30 PM Should You Gift Fire Emblem Engage Characters Horse Manure, Pretty Pebbles, or Spirit Gems?       As you wander around The Somniel in Fire Emblem Engage, you might get a chance to pick up Horse Manure, a Pretty Pebble, or a Spirit Gem. All three items fall into the "gift" category and appear at the shiny spots around the hub. Meaning when you talk to someone when they're hanging around, you can give it to them to boost their relationship points with Alear. You can't sell any of them, as they don't show up in the Convoy section when you go to a shop. So, should you be giving these items as a gift? Honestly, yes. Horse Manure is the gag gift in Fire Emblem Engage. It won't build up a bond really. However, when you give it to someone standing around on the Somniel, you'll get to see a joke response to the gift. The only person I've found who response somewhat positively to it is Framme. The Pretty Pebble is the next item you can give as a Fire Emblem Engage gift early on. It is fairly common and everyone "likes" it. They don't love it, mind you. But nobody will respond negatively to it and it is an easy way to build up a Support rank between characters without fighting. Finally, the Spirit Gem is the ultimate gift to give characters in Fire Emblem Engage. Everybody loves this item. It builds up a relationship greatly after being given. However, it is the rarest of all three items that you will find at glowing spots on the Somniel. So it's a good idea to have a stockpile to use until you unlock the Flea Market following Timerra joining the army and can buy more targeted presents for people. However, once you unlock the Tower of Trials and online maps, you can earn Spirit Gems as rewards from battles like the Outrealm Trials. In short, ignore the Fire Emblem Engage Horse Manure if you are trying to make actual progress, and focus on giving someone a Pretty Pebble or Spirit Gem if you're hoping to build up a bond and don't have more precise gifts that suit them. Fire Emblem Engage is available for the Nintendo Switch. The post Should You Gift Fire Emblem Engage Characters Horse Manure, Pretty Pebbles, or Spirit Gems? appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, January 21, 2023 12:00 PM Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising Announced for 2023       Cygames used the Granblue Fantasy festival event to announce a big news item, a new fighting game called Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising. It will be a separate game from Granblue Fantasy Versus, which will receive its final update on January 24, 2023. Rising will launch sometime in 2023 on the PS4, PS5, and PC. Check out the Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising teaser trailer below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ln58g217C4 The reveal trailer shows off gameplay from Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising, starting with a fight between Katalina and Gran. Rising is not quite a "full sequel" to the original Granblue Fantasy Versus. Rising will include the current 24-character roster of the original Versus at launch. It will also be able to import Versus save data, meaning players who own the game won't lose their progress switching over. Unlike the original Versus, though, Rising will have rollback netcode implemented by design, as well as support cross-platform play across PS4, PS5, and PC via Steam. According to comments by Creative Director Tetsuya Fukuhara, Cygames and Arc System Works' goals improve Granblue Versus effectively meant that they had to practically rebuild the game. This is why Rising is being treated (and sold) as a separate product. However, Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising will also have new content. These include more playable characters, as well as several new mechanics. One the announced mechanics is "Ultimate Skills", which are upgraded versions of Plus Skills. The graphics of the game have also been improved, with the goal of the overhaul being to get closer to the signature Granblue Fantasy art style. The story-based "RPG Mode" will have a new narrative to follow, as well as an abridged version of the original Versus RPG mode, to allow players to catch up with the story. The improvements also include an updated lobby system. The new lobby will be larger and have more activities. One activity in the Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising lobby is Grand Bruise Legends, a minigame-based mode that uses players and their lobby avatars. The gameplay of Grand Bruise Legends looks similar to a Granblue-themed version of Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOVAZg3QJF0 Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising is in development for release on PS4, PS5, and PC via Steam in 2023. The current Granblue Fantasy Versus game will receive its version 2.85 update on January 24, 2023. 2.85 will be its final update before the release of Rising. The post Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising Announced for 2023 appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, January 21, 2023 11:40 AM Granblue Fantasy Relink Trailer Shows New Playable Characters       As promised, Granblue Fantasy Festival event 2023 brought with it a playable demo of Granblue Fantasy Relink, the long-in-development action-RPG adaptation of Granblue Fantasy proper and its characters. Along with the demo came a new extended trailer from developer Cygames. The trailer, which is the first brand-new footage to appear of Relink in almost a year, showed off more of the game's story, gameplay, environments, and confirmed new playable characters. However, the trailer did not specify a release date for the game beyond its current "2023" window. During the stage presentation creative director Tetsuya Fukuhara apologized for not being able to narrow it down further. Check out the Granblue Fantasy Relink trailer below. The trailer was uploaded in both Japanese and English dub versions. Here's the Japanese version. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbbDLmJUf9o And here's the English version. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWmQZEBC9oU The new Granblue Fantasy Relink trailer shows the skyfarer crew of characters like Gran, Lyria, Vyrne, Katalina, Rackam, Eugen, Io, and Rosetta landing in the Zegagrande Skydom, the setting of Relink and a new area created for the game. There they'll find new threats, particularly from the Church of Avia, which claims to be heading for "Utopia". That might be another name for the Island of Stars, Estalucia, the ultimate goal of the crew's journey. The trailer introduces a new character in the form of Id, a powerful swordsman and one of the strongest warriors in Zegagrande. It also showed off gameplay from Gran and his allies. Previously confirmed playable characters like the members of the Dragon Knights (Lancelot, Vane, Percival, and Sigfried) were shown once again. However, gameplay was also shown from Lumiel Knight Charlotta, Harvin fisherman Yodarha, and Draph blademaster Narmaya. The playable characters will all have styles inspired by their Granblue Fantasy skills and move sets. Players who prefer to focus on the Granblue Fantasy Relink story will also be able to use two "Assist" modes. Standard Assist will automate blocking and evading, while simplifying combo inputs. Full Assist will automate combat almost entirely, with the player only needing to handle movement. Granblue Fantasy Relink is in development, and is targeted for release within 2023 on PC, PS4, and PS5. The post Granblue Fantasy Relink Trailer Shows New Playable Characters appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, January 21, 2023 9:00 AM How to Unlock Monster Hunter Rise Layered Equipment       When it comes to playing Monster Hunter, the clothes make the Hunter. Rather than gaining levels or experience points, a Monster Hunter player may measure their progression both by their mastery of the different weapon styles, as well as the creation of new equipment. The stats on those equipment sets matter, but sometimes a Hunter will just want to look as good as they can. Herein comes Monster Hunter Rise layered equipment sets consisting of weapons and armor. Introduced in Monster Hunter World, Monster Hunter Rise layered equipment is a form of "cosmetic-only" armor that allows you to change the appearance of your worn items and weapons without affecting the stats and attributes. That can be useful if you're going for a certain look, but don't want to sacrifice your optimized gear sets on the altar of fashion. Luckily, it's a fairly simple matter. The system itself is unlocked before you even go on your first hunt. How to Unlock Monster Hunter Rise Layered Armor and Weapons Equipment Sets Following the initial tutorial, you'll be able to talk to Senri, the Palico Mailman in Kamura Village. Speaking to him will teach you about add-on content and unlock a special "Layered Equipment Chest." That is accessible through your item box and the "Manage Equipment" submenu. From there, you can access all the layered armor sets you've unlocked so far. If you're playing on the newly-released PlayStation or Xbox editions of the game, or have an updated version of the base game on PC and Switch, you should even have a single layered armor set already unlocked in the chest. It's a layered version of the "Guild Cross" armor set, allowing you to make any armor you wear look like a piece of Guild Cross armor. You can unlock further layered equipment sets in Monster Hunter Rise by progressing through the game and getting to Hunter Rank 8. From HR 8, you'll be able to get the Smithy to forge you sets of layered armor based on the regular monster and material-derived sets in-game. Just access the "Forge/Upgrade Armor" menu and find the "Forge Layered Armor" option. Layered armor pieces can be forged by handing the Smithy some Zenny and Outfit Vouchers, items earned from High-Rank quests. Some sets will require additional materials, but those are listed in the recipe so you can get them. You can also forge layered equipment for your Monster Hunter Rise buddies, the Palico and the Palamute, changing their armor and weapons. Just talk to the Buddy Smithy to forge new sets, and equip them to your Buddies through the Buddy Board, instead of using your Item Box. Note that some layered armor sets need specific requirements before even appearing the forging list. add-on content. For example, the layered equipment sets from the Sonic the Hedgehog collaboration event can't be crafted unless you complete the "Super Shady Look-alike" event quest. Other sets, like the Samurai-like "Kamurai" set, are entirely exclusive to certain DLC packs, like the Deluxe version of the game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhTcgpgsW4c Unlocking Layered Weapons in Monster Hunter Rise Layered equipment in Monster Hunter Rise can take the form of weapons or armor, but layered weapons are actually exclusive to Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak. You'll have to buy Sunbreak (or wait for it to come out, in the case of the PlayStation and Xbox editions of the game) before you can unlock them. From there, you'll achieve High Rank, then craft and upgrade Rampage Weapons up to their seventh rarity tier. Once fully upgraded, a layered version of the Rampage weapon can be forged at the Smithy. At the moment, only Rampage Weapons can be Layered purely in-game. Other layered weapons are available through DLC packs, such as the Stuffed Monster series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGvh3BrGVBY& Monster Hunter Rise is available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak is available on Nintendo Switch and PC, and will launch for PlayStation and Xbox platforms in Spring 2023. The post How to Unlock Monster Hunter Rise Layered Equipment appeared first on Siliconera.

Tabletop Gaming News Saturday, January 21, 2023 3:00 PM Designer of Disney Sorcerers Arena Announces New Epic Alliances Game       A new mobile game, Epic Alliances, is set to be released soon from the designer of Disney Sorcerer's Arena. The game will feature a unique blend of strategy and RPG elements, allowing players to build their own teams of heroes and villains from across the Marvel and DC universes. Players will be able to customize their characters with powerful gear and abilities, as well as team up with friends in epic battles against other players. With its exciting mix of characters and strategic gameplay, Epic Alliances promises to be an exciting addition to the mobile gaming landscape.

Tabletop Gaming News Saturday, January 21, 2023 1:00 PM Angron Dominates Grey Knights in Epic Battle Report       In a thrilling battle report, the legendary Primarch Angron has unleashed his fury against the Grey Knights in a fierce clash of strength and skill. The battle was fought using the new rules from the Wrath & Rapture box set, with Angron leading a force of Daemonkin and the Grey Knights led by Grand Master Voldus. After an intense fight, Angron emerged victorious, proving that he is still a force to be reckoned with. This battle report is a great way for fans of Warhammer 40,000 to get a glimpse into the power of the Primarchs and the might of the Grey Knights.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, January 21, 2023 11:00 AM The Last of Us Factions – What We Know So Far       When The Last Of Us was first released in 2013, I thought it would be a standalone game. Looking back, I was so wrong. The game was remastered, birthed a controversial sequel, and remade. Now we are right off the heels of the critically acclaimed TV show premiere and Sony's biggest multiplayer endeavor, The Last […] The post The Last of Us Factions – What We Know So Far appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

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PCGamesN Saturday, January 21, 2023 7:41 AM Warzone 2 update to reverse key looting detail in Season 2       It looks like Call of Duty: Warzone 2 is making yet another minor but positive change to the battle royale game, as both Raven Software and Infinity Ward outline how Warzone 2 season 2 will see the looting system undergo a reversal back to the Warzone 1 days. Continue reading Warzone 2 update to reverse key looting detail in Season 2 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Warzone 2 guns, Best Warzone 2 loadout, Warzone 2 map

PCGamesN Saturday, January 21, 2023 6:53 AM GTA Online hacks and "extreme exploits" spark warnings to stop playing       Running into GTA Online hacks often feels like a common occurrence for PC players of the Rockstar multiplayer game. Things appear to be especially bad right now, though, as players are warning of "extreme exploits" that are apparently severe enough for the creator of one of the most popular anti-cheat solutions to suggest players stop playing the game altogether until it's resolved. Continue reading GTA Online hacks and "extreme exploits" spark warnings to stop playing MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 5 mods, GTA 6, Buy GTA V

PCGamesN Saturday, January 21, 2023 6:15 AM Avengers game shutting down as Steam sale makes singleplayer worthy       Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics' Marvel's Avengers is shutting down after three years as a live service game. While it struggled from the start, the superhero game definitely still has its merits, so it could very well be the perfect time to go to the Marvel's Avengers Steam page and nab it, or you can alternatively get it at a colossal discount. Continue reading Avengers game shutting down as Steam sale makes singleplayer worthy MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel's Avengers review, Best action-adventure games on PC, The best open-world games on PC

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, January 21, 2023 4:00 AM What are we all playing this weekend?       Happy weekend, you silly little sausages. I know squirrels gathering autumn hazelnuts is a seasonally incorrect header image, but I like it. The boiler is gone in my house, so I'm wearing one of those giant hoodie things that comes down to my knees, and scuttle about the place secreting foodstuffs in the pouch. Wait, that's more like a kangaroo, isn't it. Curses! Regardless, I will only be able to warm my hands this weekend by cupping them over the light of my PC screen. What will I, and others, be playing on them this weekend? Read more

Siliconera Saturday, January 21, 2023 5:00 AM Helpful Fire Emblem Engage Skills and How to Get Them       As is common in recent entries, people get skills for their Fire Emblem Engage characters to make them more effective in battle. These abilities could increase their odds of surviving or help them do more damage. To help people out when planning which skills to work toward and bonds to build with Emblem Rings, here are some abilities that can be especially helpful. Editor's Note: There are some spoilers for Fire Emblem Engage in the following best and most helpful skills list. Alacrity++ What does it do? If unit initiates combat with a Spd advantage of 5 or more, unit's follow-up (if possible) occurs before foe can counterattack. How do you get it? Complete Lyn's Paralogue, then reach Bond Lvl 18 and spend 3,000 SP. Note: Alacrity is available at Bond Lvl 5 for 1,000 SP and Alacrity+ is available at Bond Lvl 13 for 2,000 SP. Canter What does it do? Unit can move How do you get it? Reach Bond Lvl 5 with Sigurd and spend 1,000 SP. Note: Canter+ is available at 2,000 SP if you complete Sigurd's Paralogue and reach Bond Lvl 13, and it lets someone move 3 spaces after acting. Diffuse Healer What does it do? When unit is healed by a staff, all adjacent allies also recover 50% of the HP that the unit recovered. How do you get it? Get to level 5 in the Martial Master Advanced Class. Draconic Hex What does it do? If unit initiates combat, inflicts -4 to all of foe's basic stats after combat. (Penalties shrink by 1 each turn.) How do you get it? Reach Bond Lvl 8 with Corrin and spend 2,000 SP. Dual Assist+ What does it do? If unit is able to chain attack, unit will do so when allies attack foes unit could reach by moving. Trigger %=70 How do you get it? Complete Lucina's Paralogue, then reach Bond Lvl 18 and spend 2,000 SP. Note: Dual Assist is available at Bond Lvl 5 for 1,000 SP. Hold Out+++ What does it do? If unit had 2 HP or more at start of combat, unit always survives combat with at least 1 HP. How do you get it? Complete Roy's Paralogue, then reach Bond Lvl 18 and spend 5,000 SP. Note: Hold Out is available at Bond Lvl 5 for 2,000 SP, Hold Out+ is available at Bond Lvl 8 for 3,000 SP, and Hold Out++ is available at Bond Lvl 13 for 4,000 SP. Lunar Brace+ What does it do? If unit initiates combat with a physical attack, deals extra damage=30% of foe's Def. How do you get it? Complete Eirika's Paralogue, then reach Bond Lvl 13 and spend 5,000 SP. Note: Lunar Brace is available at Bond Lvl 3,000 for 3,000 SP. No Distractions What does it do? Grants Crit+10 during combat with a foe that can't counter. How do you get it? Get to level 5 in the Sniper Advanced Class. Resolve What does it do? If unit's HP is 75% or less after combat, grants Def/Res+7 as long as unit's HP stays below 75%. How do you get it? Complete Ike's Paralogue, then reach Bond Lvl 18 and spend 2,000 SP. Note: Resolve is available at Bond Lvl 5 for 1,000 SP. Spell Harmony What does it do? If unit initiates combat with a tome, grants Atk equal to the number of adjacent allies with tomes. How do you get it? Get to level 5 in the Sage Advanced Class. Unyielding++ What does it do? At start of player phase, if HP is 40% or less, restores 40% of unit's max HP. How do you get it? Complete Marth's Paralogue, then reach Bond Lvl 18 and spend 300 SP. Note: Unyielding is available at Bond Lvl 7 for 100 SP, and Unyielding+ is available at Bond Lvl 12 for 200 SP. Vantage++ What does it do? If unit's HP is 75% or less and foe initiates combat, unit can counter before foe's first attack. How do you get it? Complete Leif's Paralogue, then reach Bond Lvl 18 and spend 2,000 SP. Note: Vantage is available at Bond Lvl 5 for 500 SP, and Vantage+ is available at Bond Lvl 12 for 1,000 SP. Wrath What does it do? At start of combat, for each HP the unit has lost, grants Crit+1 during combat. (Max +30) How do you get it? Complete Ike's Paralogue, then reach Bond Lvl 13 and spend 2,000 SP. Fire Emblem Engage is available for the Nintendo Switch. The post Helpful Fire Emblem Engage Skills and How to Get Them appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, January 21, 2023 1:00 AM Honkai Star Rail Final Closed Beta Inbound       HoYoVerse took to Twitter to announce the final Honkai Star Rail closed beta test will be arriving at the station. There's no exact dates for when it will be held yet. However, we do know when people can sign up. Starting on January 24, 2023, people will be able to register their interest in participating. Here's the official announcement, which showed up on the Twitter account for the game. The Express Crew is happy to announce — the Final Closed Beta recruitment drive will be open on 2023/1/24 10:00 (UTC+8)!#HonkaiStarRail pic.twitter.com/GHfmsHmqAM — Honkai: Star Rail (@honkaistarrail) January 20, 2023 In addition, there's new Cognosphere artwork shared on the official account. It shows characters like the male and female versions of the avatar, Dan Heng, March 7th, Welt, Jung Yuan, Pom-Pom, and Himeko. Hehe, Weekend Incoming! Pom-Pom was about to throw a party today, and Pom-Pom saw some new faces... Hey, feel free to have a good time, but don't forget to show some respect for yours truly, the conductor!#HonkaiStarRail pic.twitter.com/9OY8zwEg9I — Honkai: Star Rail (@honkaistarrail) January 21, 2023 As a reminder, the second Honkai Star Rail closed beta was held in June 2022. Ahead of that, people could sign up for a chance to participate at the end of April 2022. Honkai Star Rail is in development for the PC and mobile devices. Sign-ups for the final beta test will begin on January 24, 2023. The post Honkai Star Rail Final Closed Beta Inbound appeared first on Siliconera.

Gamer Empire Saturday, January 21, 2023 7:45 AM RimWorld – Complete Genetics System Guide       RimWorld Biotech adds the ability to create interesting humanoids that can spew fire, eat dirt, and live forever. With the help of the genetics system […]

Gamer Empire Saturday, January 21, 2023 7:26 AM RimWorld – What Happens After You Build a Ship       As you spend more and more time in your RimWorld, you might finally get the quest to build a spaceship and get out of there. […]