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Kotaku Sunday, January 22, 2023 7:40 PM Marvel's Avengers Is Ending Development, Giving Away Cosmetics       This may come as a surprise to the players who abandoned the game long ago and assumed this time had come already, but Crystal Dynamics and publishers Square Enix have announced the impending end of online support for Marvel's Avengers. Read more...

Kotaku Sunday, January 22, 2023 5:15 PM 343, Hit By Layoffs And Key Departures, Says It Will Keep Making Halo Games       When Microsoft—a company that made "$198 billion in revenue and $83 billion in operating income" in 2022—made the decision to axe 10,000 workers last week, a number of those came from their video game operations, particularly 343 Industries, the overseers of the Halo series. Read more...

PCGamesN Sunday, January 22, 2023 1:46 PM Escape From Tarkov cheaters "rampant" in hardcore FPS's latest wipe       If you've noticed more Escape From Tarkov cheaters than normal, you're far from alone. The "hardcore story-driven MMO" from Battlestate Games might be one of the most influential survival games in recent years, inspiring modes such as Warzone 2 DMZ, an addition to the latest Call of Duty game. However, the community is awash with complaints in recent months, with comments calling the current wipe "the worst so far for blatant cheaters." Continue reading Escape From Tarkov cheaters "rampant" in hardcore FPS's latest wipe MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Escape from Tarkov system requirements, Escape From Tarkov Steam, Best battle royale games

Twinfinite Sunday, January 22, 2023 6:56 PM Cyberpunk 2077 Quest Director Addresses Linearity & Branching Storyline Complaints       Nothing is easy in Night City.

Twinfinite Sunday, January 22, 2023 5:06 PM Apex Legends Ranked Player Becomes Apex Champion in the Weirdest Way Possible       Pathfinder stocks are rising after this win.

Twinfinite Sunday, January 22, 2023 4:16 PM Hallelujah, My Warzone 2 Freedom Will Soon No Longer Be in the Hands of Gulag Randoms       It's about time.

Twinfinite Sunday, January 22, 2023 2:41 PM A Once-Maligned RPG Continues Its Redemption Arc With Exceptional Steam Sales Numbers       Still goin' strong, Choom!

Siliconera Sunday, January 22, 2023 6:00 PM Hololive Minato Aqua Aquarium Merchandise Will Appear on Sofmap       Entergram will start selling merchandise from Aquarium, which is a PS4 and Switch romance game featurinh Minato Aqua of Hololive. The goods were originally exclusive to Comiket 101. However, Entergram will start selling it to non-Comiket participants from January 26, 2023 via Sofmap. [Thanks, Dengeki Online!] The Minato Aqua Aquarium merchandise that will be available for purchase from Sofmap are: C101 set B2 tapestry, a short story, visual fanbook, special paper bag Switch storage case Rubber keyholders (five variations) Acrylic figures (three variations) Though Minato Aqua is the star of Aquarium, you have the chance of getting either Houshou Marine or Shirakami Fubuki for the keyholders of the acrylic figures. Both of them are also Vtubers associated with Hololive. Sofmap does offer international shipping. As of the time of writing, though, the only Aquarium item available on Sofmap is the Switch version of the game. So the prices of the various goods are unknown as of yet. Aquarium came out in October 2022, and there is no official English release as of yet. It is a romance visual novel in which you play as Minato Aqua's employer. She is your maid, and you are a nobleman. Various Hololive VTubers, including Aqua herself, streamed themselves playing the game. Aquarium is available in Japanese territories on the PS4 and Nintendo Switch. The Hololive Aquarium goods will appear on Sofmap from January 26, 2023. The post Hololive Minato Aqua Aquarium Merchandise Will Appear on Sofmap appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Sunday, January 22, 2023 3:00 PM Genshin Impact Hu Tao Ascension Materials Are All in Liyue       Hu Tao has been in Genshin Impact for a while now as one of the game's more desired Pyro DPS characters, and she will make a return in Version 3.4. For those who do not have Hu Tao but plan on pulling for her, it's good to start farming for her ascension materials now. Fortunately, since she debuted in 2021, even newer players should be able to access everything she needs. Here are the Ascension Materials and Mora to set aside for Hu Tao: Ascension 1: 20,000 Mora 1 Agnidus Agate Sliver 3 Silk Flowers 3 Whopperflower Nectars Ascension 2: 40,000 Mora 3 Agnidus Agate Fragments 10 Silk Flowers 15 Whopperflower nectars 2 Juvenile Jades Ascension 3: 60,000 Mora 6 Agnidus Agate Fragments 20 Silk Flowers 12 Shimmering Nectars 4 Juvenile Jades Ascension 4: 80,000 Mora 3 Agnidus Agate Chunks 30 Silk Flowers 18 Shimmering Nectars 8 Juvenile Jades Ascension 5: 100,000 Mora 6 Agnidus Agate Chunks 45 Silk Flowers 12 Shimmering Nectars 12 Juvenile Jades Ascension 6: 120,000 Mora 6 Agnidus Agate Gemstones 60 Silk Flowers 24 Shimmering Nectars 20 Juvenile Jades You can get Silk Flowers in Liyue Harbor and around Wangshu Inn. Also, you can farm Juvenile Jades from the Primo Geovishap, which is in the Minlin area of Liyue. In total, you will need 420,000 Mora, 46 Juvenile Jades, and 168 Silk Flowers. This is on top of the Agnidus Agate materials and Whopperflower materials. As for Hu Tao's Talents, she takes Diligence books. You can farm Diligence from Taishan Mansion on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Her Weekly Boss drop is Shard of a Foul Legacy, which you can get from Childe. Childe is in Liyue, just like all the other Ascension Materials Hu Tao takes. To fully level up a single Talent, Hu Tao needs: 1,652,500 Mora 3 Teachings of Diligence 21 Guides to Diligence 38 Philosophies of Diligence 6 Whopperflower Nectars 22 Shimmering Nectars 31 Energy Nectars 6 Shard of a Foul Legacy 1 Crown of Insight While you do not need to push her all the way to Level 90, I do recommend fully Ascending Hu Tao. This is because her special stat when leveling up is her Crit DMG. A lot of Hu Tao's usefulness comes from her Charged Attack and the nuke DMG from her Burst. So having a high natural Crit DMG is beneficial. Genshin Impact is readily available PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. Hu Tao is a limited 5-star character, so you cannot always pull for her unless she is on a re-run banner. The post Genshin Impact Hu Tao Ascension Materials Are All in Liyue appeared first on Siliconera.

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, January 22, 2023 4:20 PM Genshin Impact: Paper Theater Over Peaks guide       Over Peaks is the Day 3 Paper Theater challenge in Genshin Impact. Things are going to get more complicated since you now have to deal with wind currents and floor plates. Here's our Genshin Impact Paper Theater Over Peaks 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) For Genshin Impact's Over Peaks puzzles in the Paper Theater activity, we've labeled some of the movable 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 rearranged them accordingly. Scene 1 Screenshot by PC Invasion The first Paper Theater Over Peaks slide in Genshin Impact adds the wind current mechanic. ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, January 22, 2023 2:55 PM Consecrated Beasts locations in Genshin Impact – Guide       Consecrated Beasts are a type of enemy in Genshin Impact. Initially added as part of the version 3.4 update, these foes are significantly tougher compared to the hapless critters that you've seen in the past. Moreover, certain lairs won't be accessible to you at the start. Here's our Genshin Impact Consecrated Beasts locations guide to help you find them and acquire their Sturdy Shell and Marked Shell drops. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub.   Genshin Impact Consecrated Beasts locations guide (Dessicated Shell, Sturdy Shell, and Marked Shell) Consecrated Beasts in Genshin Impact are predominantly found in Sumeru's desert regions, though you might even see a lone mob wandering in Inazuma. They come in three variants: Consecrated Vultures (Pyro), Consecrated Scorpions (Electro), and Consecrated Serpents (Anemo). Compared to their smaller counterparts, they pack quite a punch, as the elements have ...

WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Sunday, January 22, 2023 6:39 PM Razer Basilisk V3 Review – Feature Packed & Comfy Mouse       The mouse market is a confusing place filled with equally confusing terminology and numbers. There's so much choice out there, from established brands to a myriad of newcomers offering insanely light mice designed for people who have sacrificed thousands of hours upon the altars of competitive multiplayer. So when I went hunting to replace my Logitech G403 I was greeted with so many choices that my brain immediately displayed a 404 error and refused to do anything for a few hours. After a lot of searching, I settled on one of Razer's latest mice, the Basilisk V3, their updated version of a mouse I actually reviewed back in 2017. Three revisions later, how is it holding up?

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Sunday, January 22, 2023 4:00 PM Street Fighter 6 Gets New Video Showcasing Marisa's Theme       Featuring the character's energetic theme The post Street Fighter 6 Gets New Video Showcasing Marisa's Theme appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Sunday, January 22, 2023 3:35 PM Granblue Fantasy: Versus Will Receive its Final Update on January 24       The update includes minor gameplay adjustments, character adjustments, and more. The post Granblue Fantasy: Versus Will Receive its Final Update on January 24 appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Sunday, January 22, 2023 3:12 PM Skull and Bones Seemingly No Longer Available on The PlayStation Store       The base game and its Deluxe Edition is seemingly no longer purchasable The post Skull and Bones Seemingly No Longer Available on The PlayStation Store appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Latest Games on Play iDev Games Sunday, January 22, 2023 5:32 PM EyesOnly - TopSecret       the world is no longer the same, to keep the working class together it takes tactical action...

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PCGamesN Sunday, January 22, 2023 10:37 AM Fallout-style isometric RPG wows with retro-futuristic flying cars       If you miss the days of classic, old-school Fallout, some of the best classic PC games in their isometric RPG format, then we've got great news for you. New Blood Interactive, the developer collective behind such games as throwback FPS Dusk, is making a retro-futuristic game drawing heavy inspiration from the early days of the Fallout series, and the studio head has just shared some exciting new gameplay footage of it in action. Continue reading Fallout-style isometric RPG wows with retro-futuristic flying cars MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best old games, Fallout 5 release date

PCGamesN Sunday, January 22, 2023 9:31 AM Steam sale shows how varied base building games are with great offers       Everyone loves a good Steam sale, so what about one that hones in on some excellent deals for the very best base building games? It's no secret that Valve's PC game platform Steam loves a good sale, giving you great value on some of the biggest games in a genre and even some hidden gems you may have missed out on. It looks like base building games are no exception either, as a sizable sale is about to begin. Continue reading Steam sale shows how varied base building games are with great offers MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Steam FAQ, Steam family sharing, Steam in-home streaming

PCGamesN Sunday, January 22, 2023 8:06 AM New FFXIV players are still falling foul of one of its oldest pitfalls       Few things bring me as much joy in modern games as watching new FFXIV players discover the world of Eorzea. As all the "critically acclaimed" memes and jokes that surround it suggest, there's no doubt that it's one of the best MMORPGs on PC right now - something I'm reminded of every time I watch a new person discover it for the first time. However, many still fall foul of one of its oldest pitfalls, leaving them at a big disadvantage. Continue reading New FFXIV players are still falling foul of one of its oldest pitfalls MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs on PC, FFXIV Island Sanctuary guide, FFXIV Island Sanctuary animals list

PCGamesN Sunday, January 22, 2023 7:16 AM Forspoken gameplay showcase offers final preview before release       With the Forspoken release date right around the corner, developer Square Enix has promised to show even more of the fantasy game right before release day, as some new Forspoken gameplay and cast interviews are on the way incredibly soon. Continue reading Forspoken gameplay showcase offers final preview before release MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Forspoken release date, Toughest Forspoken dungeons, Forspoken system requirements

PCGamesN Sunday, January 22, 2023 6:58 AM Disney Dreamlight Valley collection hampered by Scrooge's stingy stock       Completing your Disney Dreamlight Valley collection is a fun way to spend time while waiting for the next Dreamlight Valley update. Not only is it satisfying to check off the boxes and round out those numbers in the log, it's also key to building out your perfect dream town as you hunt down some of those more elusive items. However, the farming game's economy is driven by one miserly figure, and his restrictive restocks make that process a struggle. Continue reading Disney Dreamlight Valley collection hampered by Scrooge's stingy stock MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Disney games, What's the next Dreamlight Valley update?, Disney Dreamlight Valley guide

PCGamesN Sunday, January 22, 2023 6:10 AM Halo Infinite studio 343 Industries reassures fans it's here to stay       Developer of Halo Infinite and the studio created to helm Xbox's flagship franchise 343 Industries has announced that it is still in fact in charge of the Halo series, as reports and rumours began to emerge that Microsoft was planning to take the studio off of the FPS game series. Continue reading Halo Infinite studio 343 Industries reassures fans it's here to stay MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Halo Infinite system requirements, Halo Infinite Bosses, Halo Infinite ranks

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Sunday, January 22, 2023 6:00 AM The Sunday Papers       Sundays are for raising a cold glass, hearing a thump, and realising that your coaster had stuck to its bottom. Before you pick it up, let's read this week's best writing about games (and game related things). Read more

Twinfinite Sunday, January 22, 2023 11:03 AM Dead Space Remake Trophy Data Hints at a New Potential Fate for Isaac       Will Isaac Clark finally escape the horrors of the Marker?

Twinfinite Sunday, January 22, 2023 10:10 AM A Realistic 80's-Style Family Guy Opening Made by AI Is Terrifyingly Impressive       This reminds me of that time we all became three-dimensional.

Siliconera Sunday, January 22, 2023 9:00 AM How to Choose Palico Supports in Monster Hunter Rise       When it comes to Monster Hunter, your Buddies are your best friends. I'm talking about your in-game assistants, the Palico and Palamute. Of the two Buddy types you have available in Monster Hunter Rise, the Palico is the one veterans will be most familiar with. Felyne friends have been essential hunting companions in the series for years, while the dog-like Palamute is a new addition to the squad for Rise. Every Palico has a variety of stats and attributes you'll need to consider when deciding how to choose and build them out. So if you've been wondering which Palico Support type to pick in Monster Hunter Rise, this quick guide is here for you. Monster Hunter Rise Palico Support Types From the first Palico you create at the start of the game to the new ones you can hire from the Buddy Plaza, every Monster Hunter Rise Palico has a support type. These support types are assigned at random from a pool of five. Assist - Prepares traps to disable and ensnare monsters Bombardier - Uses bombs to attack monsters Fight - Fights alongside the hunter with their weapon, inflicting damage Gathering - Gathers rare items when exploring the map and fighting monsters Healer - Provides healing assistance to hunters A Palico's type determines which Equipped Moves they get at level 1 and level 20, determining their general behavior during hunts. That means any Palico with, say, the Assist type will have an Assist move at level 1, and will get an Assist move at level 20. The rest of their moves - gained at levels 5, 10, and 15 in the Monster Hunter Rise base game - are assigned randomly from across the whole pool, ensuring a level of variation. As you advance through the game, spend a bit of time at the Buddy Plaza looking at different Palicos to find one with the right combination of moves and Support Type to suit your play style. Which Palico Support Types to Choose in Monster Hunter Rise As mentioned, a Palico's support type determines their behavior during a hunt. Thus, you should choose which suits you best based on how you want to play. Keep in mind that Palicos have at least three of their moves assigned at random, which means Fight-type Palicos may get Healer moves, Assist-types may get Gathering moves, and so on. As you gain experience, look at a Palico's moves as well as their skills when deciding which to pick. Thus, the first and last moves on any Palico's list are the ones you should be looking at when deciding which support type to pick for a hunt. As general advice for a beginning Hunter, you can't go wrong with a Healer-type Palico. Healer Palicos will get a Healing move at level 1, Herbaceous Healing, which grows a small healing plant you can hit to deploy a healing cloud. Healer Palicos can provide some critical support as you learn how best to use your chosen weapon and gain experience fighting monsters. Also, since Palamutes cannot using healing moves, Palicos are the only source of in-combat healing besides yourself during the early game. Palicos that get healing moves can also give you some much needed breathing space as you learn a monster's attack patterns. More experienced Hunters can pick Assist-type Palicos to make their hunts go faster. Monster Hunter Rise has a robust multiplayer component, but in the absence of other players, Assist Palicos can help disable monsters, allowing you to focus on dealing damage. Even a first-level Assist Palico can use its Felyne Silkbind to hinder a monster's movement. More advanced Assist moves can drop shock trap and pitfall traps. The "Shock Purr-ison" move is particularly useful, since with the right timing you can disable a monster completely for a brief period. Meanwhile, the Fight-type Palico can be a bit underwhelming if you expect it to do a lot of damage. While the Fight line of moves has some useful distracting maneuvers, ultimately you will be the source of most damage to a monster, not your Buddy. The "Power Drum" move from level 10, though, is a great-to-have Palico move, as a Palico can use it quite often, giving you a damage and defense boost with high uptime. The Bombardier and Gathering Palico support types in Monster Hunter Rise are a little more specialized. Bombardier Palicos can throw bombs to damage and stagger monsters. The level 15 move "Flash Bombay" has the same effect as a flash bomb, and can blind a monster and make it vulnerable. Gathering Palicos can, at high levels, steal materials from the monsters themselves. Gathering Palicos are useful as you start "farming" monsters to make up armor and item sets you want, as they increase your material intake with the Level 20 move "Pilfer". You'll start to see a handful of extra parts per hunt, including some pretty rare drops. The Gathering type's Level 1 move "Endemic Life Barrage" can also be quite useful, but a little inconsistent, as the endemic life that hits the monster has varied effects. A Gathering-type Palico with a healing move in Level 5 or 10 and a trap or power-boost move from the Assist/Fight line is a wonderful "general purpose" hunting companion. All in all, the best Palico Support Type in Monster Hunter Rise is the one that most suits your personal play style. Make sure to find the right combination of type, moves, and skills to find the perfect buddy for your hunting career. Monster Hunter Rise is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The Sunbreak expansion launches for PlayStation and Xbox platforms in Spring 2023. The post How to Choose Palico Supports in Monster Hunter Rise appeared first on Siliconera.

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, January 22, 2023 11:40 AM Genshin Impact: Alhaitham best team comps guide       Genshin Impact's Alhaitham brings the power of Dendro to the battlefield. Using his mirrors and projectiles, he'll trigger elemental reactions that can lay waste to your opponents. However, you do need to pick the buddies that would tag along. Here's our Genshin Impact Alhaitham best team comps guide to help you with the ideal squadmates for the character. 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 build guide for Alhaitham.   Genshin Impact Alhaitham best team comps guide Before we discuss the best Alhaitham team comps in Genshin Impact, lets talk about his kit: Elemental skill – Creates mirrors that infuse his attacks with Dendro, with each mirror firing an additional projectile. Elemental burst – Creates an AoE field that deals multiple instances of Dendro damage; consumes existing mirrors to cause extra hits. Mirrors will also disappear if Alhaitham le...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, January 22, 2023 11:35 AM Genshin Impact: Alhaitham best artifacts guide       5-star character Alhaitham uses the power of Dendro, allowing him to create mirrors that continuously shoot lasers at foes. Coincidentally, his abilities happen to have high elemental mastery (EM) scaling, which makes him ideal for Dendro reaction damage. Still, you need to make sure that you're farming the right items for him. Here's our Genshin Impact Alhaitham best artifacts guide to help you with sets like Deepwood Memories and Gilded Dreams. 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 build guide for Alhaitham.   Genshin Impact Alhaitham best artifacts guide – Deepwood Memories, Gilded Dreams, and other combinations We can consider Deepwood Memories and Gilded Dreams as the best artifacts for Alhaitham in Genshin Impact. They boost Dendro bonus damage and EM, respectively, and they both come from the Spire of Solitary Enlightenment domain. Still, certain combinatio...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, January 22, 2023 11:30 AM Genshin Impact: Alhaitham best weapons guide       Genshin Impact's Alhaitham is a 5-star Dendro character. He can bring down opponents with his flashy abilities and trusty blades. Here's our Genshin Impact Alhaitham best weapons guide to help you with the ideal armaments for the character. 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 build guide for Alhaitham.   Genshin Impact Alhaitham best weapons guide – Light of Foliar Incision, Iron Sting, Toukabou Shigure, and more There are several items that can be considered as the best weapons for Alhaitham in Genshin Impact. He's a main DPS type of character, which means he'll be on the field longer, and his abilities have very high scaling via elemental mastery (EM): Light of Foliar Incision (crit damage) – By far the best weapon for Alhaitham in Genshin Impact, as is the case with 5-star signature armaments that release alongside the character's ban...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, January 22, 2023 11:25 AM Genshin Impact: Alhaitham best build and talent priorities guide       Alhaitham is a 5-star character in Genshin Impact originally added as part of the version 3.4 update. He's able to eliminate your foes through the power of Dendro… and a lot of lasers. Here's our Genshin Impact Alhaitham best build and talent priorities guide to help you use the character's capabilities effectively. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub.   Genshin Impact Alhaitham best build and talent priorities guide I've split up our Genshin Impact Alhaitham build guide series into several sections. You can refer to the pages below for the parts that you need help with: Materials, talents, and constellations Best weapons Best artifacts Ideal team comps Image via Hoyoverse...

Gamer Empire Sunday, January 22, 2023 9:37 AM RimWorld – What Is the Best Work Schedule to Set?       The more time you spend playing RimWorld, the more sure you are that there is no way to make your pawns happy. Well, if you […]

Gamer Empire Sunday, January 22, 2023 8:41 AM RimWorld – What to Do With Old Tainted Clothes       As you suffer through thousands of raids in RimWorld, you might want to get their cool clothes and make your pawns stronger. Well, every time […]

Gamer Empire Sunday, January 22, 2023 8:21 AM RimWorld – What to Do With Toxic Wastepacks       As you live your daily dangerous life in RimWorld, you might start seeing that you have a resource named toxic wastepack in your stockpile. This […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Sunday, January 22, 2023 11:00 AM What We Want From PlayStation in 2023       PlayStation in 2023 The post What We Want From PlayStation in 2023 appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Sunday, January 22, 2023 11:00 AM Are Achievements Bad For Video Games?       Achievements have been a stable feature of gaming since the early Xbox 360 days. Every gamer knows how iconic that little sound effect is when you get an achievement. However, there are those that aren't fans of it. Recently, Fredrik Thylander, who is a designer for the Battlefield and Mirror's Edge series, stated that achievements […] The post Are Achievements Bad For Video Games? appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Latest Games on Play iDev Games Sunday, January 22, 2023 9:00 AM Litecoin Trader       Litecoin Trader is an exciting crypto investment simulator that allows players to experience the thrill of trading Litecoin for dollars. The game is designed to...

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Sunday, January 22, 2023 6:00 AM The Sunday Papers       Sundays are for raising a cold glass, hearing a thump, and realising that your coaster had stuck to its bottom. Before you pick it up, let's read this week's best writing about games (and game related things). Read more

Siliconera Sunday, January 22, 2023 5:00 AM These Can Be Some of the Best Fire Emblem Engage Characters       As in many Fire Emblem games, there are really no "best" characters to use in Engage. Due to things like Second Seals to change classes, Master Seals to reach advanced classes, and Emblem Ring skill inheritance, everyone can end up being useful! Your best characters can be the ones whose design, personality, or general gameplay value you prefer. However, there are a few units that I found exceptionally useful while playing. As such, I'd recommend keeping them on-hand when fighting your battles. Editor's Note: There will be spoilers below in this list of potential best Fire Emblem Engage characters. Alear Alear is great! Which is good, because you're forced to use them in major battles! Their unique weapon Liberation is a fantastic sword with great Str and Hit that also can fill the Engage meter. Divinely Inspiring ensures allies right next to them deal +3 damage and take 1 less damage. Divine Spirit also ensures the Engage meter fills one step faster. Meanwhile, their general stats shape up pretty well. Alcryst You'll probably want an archer around at all times, and I think Alcryst should be that archer. Mine ended up with both higher Str and Dex than Fogado, your other great archer option. He also gets the Covert benefit that doubles his Avo from terrain. He comes with the Get Behind Me skill, which gives him +3 Str if an ally within two spaces is attacked. Once he becomes a Tireur d'elite, he can learn the Fire Emblem staple Luna, which can ignore half of a foe's Def/Res based on Dex percentage. Pandreo I hate Pandreo's howls, but I can't deny his versatility. He ended up being one of my best Fire Emblem Engage characters. This is because while you'll get healers who can use magic and vice-versa, in my game he ended up being both one of the best healer and magic damage units. His Mag, Dex, Res, and Lck all skyrocketed. His High Priest Self Healing let him use staves on himself, which is fantastic for survivability. Party Animal checks to see how many allies and enemies are within two spaces, giving a 3x bonus to Avo and Hit as a result. Plus his Mystical class status ignores foe terrain Avo bonuses. He's fantastic, and I sort of hate him for that! Diamant Alcryst isn't the only Brodian prince you should keep around. Diamant ended up being one of the best Fire Emblem Engage characters in my game too. He's a "Backup" type, which means if he's within range of an ally attacking, he'll join in for a chain attack to help deal more damage. Mine ended up with amazing Str and Def stats. Fair Fight, which gives him and an enemy +15 hit in an encounter if he initiates the attack and the enemy could counter attack, comes in handy. He also learns the Fire Emblem staple Sol as a Successeur, which looks at his Dex stat to determine the odds of him recovering 50% of the damage he dealt to an enemy as health. He's basically a strong tank! Ivy Units that can pull double duty by being good damage dealers and healers are incredibly handy throughout Fire Emblem Engage. Ivy is that. She can hit S-rank with tomes easily, her Mag stat is fantastic, and she's probably going to be among your first flying units who can heal, making it easy for her to reach allies. She starts with Single-Minded, which means she gets +20 hit when facing her most recent opponent again. As a Lindwurm, she will also learn Grasping Void, which looks to her Dex to determine the odds of her dealing extra tome-based damage based on half of her enemy's Mag stat. Jean Jean is Fire Emblem Engage's "villager" character, which means he essentially has endless potential thanks to his starting skill expertise. It guarantees enhanced stat growth when he levels up. Since he starts as a Martial Monk like Framme, his advanced class would be High Priest. So like Pandreo, he gets the great Mystical bonus and Self-Healing. But since he does have Expertise, you can play around with Emblem Rings to build proficiencies, have fun, and turn him into some really cool class. Yunaka Personally, I preferred to keep Zelkov around as my thief, but I must admit Yunaka is the more valuable unit. That's because of her first skill, Trained to Kill. If she gets an Avo bonus from the terrain she is standing on, her Crit rate will also go up by 15. Consider that mine's Crit rate was already admirably high (it passed 20 at level 25) and she has the Covert benefit doubles her terrain Avo bonus, and she's just too useful. Veyle It's probably not surprising that Veyle is another one of the generally best Fire Emblem Engage characters. Mine had a tendency to almost die often, due to infuriatingly low HP. However, she comes with two great unit-exclusive weapons, which are the Misericorde dagger and Obscurite tome. Her Mag and Res are great, though! She also comes with Fell Protection, which grants adjacent allies +1 damage and -3 damage, and Fell Spirit, which fills her Engage meter by one each turn. Honorable Mentions: Citrine and Panette These two are my "your mileage may vary" picks. Citrine I like a lot for Generosity. If she uses a healing item, every adjacent ally also gains that same amount of health, which makes her your only non-Micaiah AOE healer right away. As a Sage, she also gets Spell Harmony, which benefits her being around other allies by granting Atk equal to adjacent ones when she uses a tome. As for Panette, give her a Steel or Silver Greataxe. Let her Berserker Smash+ skill push enemies two spaces away with the greataxe's Smash attack. Put her in harm's way so her base Blood Fury skill gives her +10 Crit as long as her HP isn't at 100%. Take advantage of her "Backup" nature to help build up allies' chain attacks. Profit. Fire Emblem Engage is available for the Nintendo Switch. The post These Can Be Some of the Best Fire Emblem Engage Characters appeared first on Siliconera.