Feb 22, 22:00

Kotaku Wednesday, February 22, 2023 9:00 PM
    

I know this isn't the most pressing issue facing the video game community, but I just think it's funny: someone at Ubisoft has finally got around to fixing a bug that has impacted one particular version of Assassin's Creed on one specific platform that has been bugging people (or maybe just one person?) for years.

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Kotaku Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:50 PM
    

It was announced earlier today that Elden Ring, FromSoftware's 2022 Game Of The Year For Loads Of People (including most staff at this website), has sold 20 million copies worldwide since its release a year ago. That is a lot.

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Kotaku Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:00 PM
    

For a very long time, Sega's big arcades were a mainstay of the Akihabara skyline, and some of the main attractions for anyone making a gaming-related pilgrimage through the streets of Tokyo.

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Kotaku Wednesday, February 22, 2023 5:50 PM
    

Starting back in 1998, Grand Theft Auto has become one of the biggest, most successful, and most controversial video game franchises of all time. These open-world action games mix crime, comedy, combat, and cars into some of the most exciting digital sandboxes ever created. Add in some classic radio stations and…

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Kotaku Wednesday, February 22, 2023 5:40 PM
    

Marvel Snap, the immensely popular online card game and winner of Best Mobile Game at The 2022 Game Awards, is going full furry with its latest update.

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Kotaku Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:45 PM
    

Remember Devil's Third? Former Dead or Alive weirdo Tomonobu Itagaki's 2015 Wii U exclusive combined elements of Gears of War and Ninja Gaiden to create something pretty janky but unlike anything else I'd played at the time. Devil's Third ultimately flopped, but the idea of a character-action game with first-person…

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 6:49 PM
     Company of Heroes 3 system requirements

What are the Company of Heroes 3 system requirements? You don't need a powerful gaming PC to run the latest entry in the WWII strategy game series. In fact, Company of Heroes 3 should play just fine on nearly decade old hardware.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 6:41 PM
     Destiny 2 Lightfall difficulty changes spark concerns

Destiny 2 difficulty changes are coming upon the Destiny 2 Lightfall release date, according to several updates from the Bungie team included in a recent post titled "Bringing Challenge Back to Destiny." While Destiny 2 game director Joe Blackburn outlined some difficulty changes in a previous "Lightfall and the Year Ahead" blog post, the more recent post offers an in-depth look at some of these difficulty changes as they involve Vanguard Ops, Destiny 2 Nightfalls, raids, and dungeons.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 4:43 PM
     Here's how many Primogems you can get in Genshin Impact version 3.5

The Genshin Impact version 3.5 update is just around the corner, which means it's the perfect time to see how many Primogems you'll be able to gain in the anime game when it goes live. There won't be a map expansion like in version 3.4, but it's time for this year's Windblume festival in Mondstadt. HoYoverse tends to hand out worthwhile rewards for similar major Genshin Impact events, and this should be no different.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 5:18 PM
     Ukraine government wants Atomic Heart banned on Steam

The Ukraine government says it will write an official letter to Valve, Microsoft, and Sony requesting that Atomic Heart, the new FPS game from Russian developer Mundfish, be removed from digital stores in Ukraine itself, and that platform holders should consider "limiting distribution" in other countries.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:21 PM
    

Another day, another drop on AMD graphics cards. This time is special though, as it's one of the best value points on the current Team Red GPU hierarchy, the RX 6700 XT, and it's also a top-rated Asus Dual design. It was previously retailing for around £400, but now it's dropped at Amazon to £372.54, a very reasonable price for this level of performance.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:08 PM
    

AOC make some of the best value gaming monitors in the business, especially in the mid-range where you can get some truly impressive specs and solid build quality at surprisingly low prices. Case in point is this deal on a 27-in 1440p 165Hz gaming monitor for just £230 after a solid £135 reduction. That's an awesome deal for this spec, which looks great and offers a competitive advantage over 60Hz alternatives.

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Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 8:00 PM
    

Mega Man X Minecraft

With a newly released DLC pack, Minecraft: Bedrock Edition players can take on the role of Mega Man. The download comes with levels, skins, and music from the classic Capcom game. The DLC pack is available now for 1,340 Minecraft coins, which costs around $8.

Check out the announcement tweet, which includes a trailer, below:

https://twitter.com/Minecraft/status/1628098051482202112

The Mega Man X DLC pack recreates several levels from the original game series, complete with boss fights. Vile (in his Ride Armor), Chill Penguin, Storm Eagle, Armored Armadillo, and Sting Chameleon are available to fight. After defeating all of them, Sigma will be waiting for a showdown in his four-stage fortress. Nine of Mega Man's weapons are available to use, and gear can also be unlocked and upgraded as players progress through the DLC.

On top of the levels, the Mega Man X DLC for Minecraft also adds 14 new skins to the game. Players can dress themselves up as characters such as Mega Man, Zero, and Dr. Wily. The Mega Man X soundtrack is also available to listen to as part of the pack.

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The Mega Man X DLC pack is available to download now at a price of 1,340 Minecraft coins. A spin-off game, Minecraft Legends, releases on April 18, 2023, for the same systems.

The post Mega Man X Comes to Minecraft as DLC appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:00 PM
    

FFVII Remake earphone case cover

Square Enix announced new FFVII Remake merchandise, a metallic AirPod case cover with the Shinra Electric Power Company logo engraved on it. It is designed to fit the first generation AirPod Pro. The new Final Fantasy VII Remake metallic earphone case cover costs $35 USD, and it will release on August, 2023 in North America. It is now available for pre-order from Square Enix's North American online store.

This two-piece metallic earphone case cover has a charging LED indicator window and it comes with a carabiner clip, which has a metallic charm attached to it with the Shinra Electric Power Company logo from FFVII Remake. The Japanese version of the new metallic earphone case cover will cost 3,300 JPY (roughly $24 USD,) and it will release on May 27, 2023. It is available from the Japanese Square Enix online eStore.

You can check out the case cover in more detail in the tweet below.

https://twitter.com/SQEX_eSTORE/status/1628213327079038977

Additionally, Square Enix recently revealed another FFVII Remake piece of merchandise. An expensive $400 USD silver ring modeled after beloved character Red XIII.

The new FFVII Remake metallic earphone case cover costs $35 USD, and it is now available for pre-order from Square Enix's North American online store. Its planned release date is August 2023.

The post Decorate Your AirPod Case with a FFVII Remake Shinra Cover appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 6:00 PM
    

Uma Musume Season 3

Cygames announced that the Uma Musume: Pretty Derby anime will be returning for a season 3 later this year. The company released a trailer and visual teasing the upcoming season, and has also updated the official anime website. Exactly when in 2023 the third season will release is not yet known.

You can watch the teaser trailer here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3Uig87OgIk

You can also check out the teaser visual below:

Uma Musume Season 3 Teaser

Both the trailer and visual for Uma Musume season 3 feature Kitasan Black and Satono Diamond. The two are best friends and rivals, and they will be the stars of the upcoming season. Kitasan Black wants to be as strong of a racer as the horse girl she looks up to, while Satono Diamond hopes to win a G1 race for the sake of her family.

Uma Musume: Pretty Derby is a multimedia franchise from Cygames, and it features games, anime, and manga centered around horse girls who are inspired by real-life racehorses. Outside of the main anime series, there is a short-form anime adapted from the Umayon spin-off manga, as well as a short web anime. A second web anime series is also in development.

Season 3 of Uma Musume: Pretty Derby will release later in 2023. Seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on Crunchyroll. The mobile game is available on Android and iOS devices, as well as Windows PCs.

The post Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 3 Announced for 2023 appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 5:00 PM
    

One Piece Characters SH Figuarts Figures, Thousand Sunny Announced

Bandai took to the Tamashii Nations Twitter account to reveal a number of SH Figuarts figures of One Piece characters, as well as a return of the Chogokin Thousand Sunny. Monkey D. Luffy, Roronoa Zoro, and Sanji will all be back as standard SH Figuarts characters. There will also be a FiguartsZERO of Luffy. No release windows were offered for any of them.

First, here's a look at the Luffy SH Figuarts figure. As with all three of the standard figures of these three One Piece characters, it features a new sculpt.

Next, here's the more elaborate Figuarts Zero Luffy. While SH Figuarts are posable, this is a static one showing him using Red Roc.

Next is the SH Figuarts Zoro figure. It includes an extra Luffy face plate that makes him look just as shocked as Zoro does.

Like the Zoro one, the Sanji SH Figuarts comes with another Luffy expression. In this face plate, it looks like he's drooling over food.

Finally, here's the tweet announcing the return of the Chogokin Thousand Sunny. It originally launched in 2020.

All three of thew new One Piece SH Figuarts figure rereleases, the Luffy FiguartsZERO, and the Chogokin Thousand Sunny rerelease are in the works. The series' manga is being localized by Viz, and you can see the anime on Crunchyroll.

The post New One Piece Characters SH Figuarts Figures and Thousand Sunny Model Announced appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 4:00 PM
    

Where to Find the Like a Dragon: Ishin Minigames

There's a lot to do in Like a Dragon: Ishin! I mean yes, you need to go through the Shinsengumi to find Ryoma Sakamoto's father's killer. You need to help Haruka repay her family's debt. Random ruffians and bandits will constantly assault you every ten steps. But there are also more relaxed activities! You can find a lot of minigames in Like a Dragon: Ishin, and here's where you can find all of them.

Where to Find the all Like a Dragon: Ishin Minigames

Here's the list of the Like a Dragon: Ishin minigames and the district and places where you'll find them.

  • Buyo Dancing: Nichibuza in Rakunai
  • Cee-lo: Gambling Den in Rakugai
  • Chicken Racing: Chicken Racing Den in Rakugai
  • Cho-Han: Gambling Den in Rakugai
  • Chopping Wood: South Yashikimachi near the Palanquin in Fushimi
  • Drinking and Courtesan Games: Yamabuki Brothel in Gion
  • Fishing: River Fishing in Mukurogai, Sea Fishing in Fushimi, and River Fishing at Fushimi
  • Karaoke: Singing Bar Utamaruya in Fushimi
  • Koi-Koi: Gambling Den in Rakugai
  • Mahjong: Mahjong Spot in Mukurogai
  • Oicho-Kabu: Gambling Den in Rakugai
  • Omaha Hold'em Poker: Gambling Den in Rakugai
  • Pineapple Hold'em Poker: Gambling Den in Rakugai
  • Shogi: Shogi Parlor Ikoma in Rakunai
  • Texas Hold'em Poker: Gambling Den in Rakugai

To help you find your way, here's a gallery showing locations of the various minigames in Like a Dragon: Ishin on the map.
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Finally, to help provide a better idea of what the Like a Dragon: Ishin minigames are like, here's an official video showing them off.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PWNzEC5lLE&ab_channel=SEGA

Like a Dragon: Ishin is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

The post Where to Find the Like a Dragon: Ishin Minigames appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:30 PM
    

Elden Ring

FromSoftware and Bandai Namco announced that Elden Ring reached sales of over 20 million units across all platforms. That's up from up from the 13.4 million in sales reported in May 2022. Elden Ring's continued success saw it named the biggest new IP launch in Europe since Ubisoft's The Division in 2016.

Despite some performance issues on launch, Elden Ring released to critical acclaim and won multiple categories at The Game Awards 2022, including Game of the Year, the Grand Prize at the Japanese Game Awards, and Playstation Game of the Year in our own staff awards.

You can view the official announcement tweet below.bin/releases/index.cgi/en/press/11336?entry_id=7974">here.

[embed]https://twitter.com/ELDENRING/status/1628273414354894848?s=20[/embed]

While Bandai Namco and FromSoftware expressed interest in expanding the Elden Ring brand, there has been no news or plans for further content updates after the December 2022 patch 1.08, which brought the Colosseum and PvP-focused balance adjustments. The companies did, however, release a steady stream of optimization patches and performance fixes.

Outside of the game itself, however, there is an official manga that is a comedic one, a board game Kickstarter campaign, and a recently announced Nendoroid of Ranni the Witch.

Elden Ring is immediately available on PC via Steam, Playstation 4 and 5, Xbox series X/S and Xbox One worldwide.

The post Elden Ring Hits 20 Million Sales Milestone appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:00 PM
    

See the Sword Art Online: Last Recollection New Scythe Weapon in Action

As is common with Sword Art Online games, each one adds new features and abilities. When it comes to Sword Art Online: Last Recollection, it will expand players' repertoire's by adding the scythe as its newest weapon. Bandai Namco offered up a new trailer to showcase how it will work in battle.

Here's the brief trailer. It features Kirito wielding a scythe in a em>Sword Art Online: Last Recollection boss fight. As it does, it also explains the strengths of using one in a fight. It seems someone who uses it could both inflict debuffs on enemies while attacking and buff allies. The description noted that it's a swift weapon that can counter attack and use Sword Skills. The video clip ends with a Scythe Finish Arts attack.

The last time Bandai Namco showed off the game, it involved a more general gameplay trailer. That also meant a chance to see more of the character Dorothy.

Sword Art Online: Last Recollection is in development, and it will come to the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC sometime in 2023.

The post See the Sword Art Online: Last Recollection New Scythe Weapon in Action appeared first on Siliconera.

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, February 22, 2023 8:45 PM
     Marvel's Midnight Suns Special Mission Bonus Mission Season Pass Dlc CharactersIf you've been playing Marvel's Midnight Suns, then you've likely noticed that some plot points are left open-ended, with plenty of room for new characters and content. And, in the same vein, the Deadpool DLC introduces a separate arc involving Vampyres. Still, the developer has shared some intriguing info about an unlockable mission. Here's what we know so far about the Marvel's Midnight Suns special mission for the season pass characters. Note: For more information, check out our Marvel's Midnight Suns guides and features hub.   Marvel's Midnight Suns Special Mission for Season Pass DLC Characters Marvel's Midnight Suns has four season pass characters: Deadpool, Venom, Morbius, and Storm. As mentioned earlier, the Deadpool DLC introduced Vampyres as a new enemy type. This will be followed by the Venom DLC, which comes out tomorrow, February 23. Now, you might think that each story is a standalone offering, separate and distinct fro...
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:05 PM
     How To Sell Beasts EllieOutside of selling gear and obtaining gold from chests, there are limited ways to make money in Hogwarts Legacy. But later on, another way unlocks itself: a captured Beast can sell for more than the average clothing article. If you're wondering how to sell Beasts in Hogwarts Legacy, it's fortunately a very simple process. Note: For more information, check out our Hogwarts Legacy guides and features hub. How to sell your fantastic beasts in Hogwarts Legacy The store to sell beasts – Location Screenshot by PC Invasion Screenshot by PC Invasion Right by the North Hogsmeade Floo Station is the store Brood and Peck, which becomes open for business after completing 'The Elf, the Nab-Sack, and the Loom,' the quest that unlocked capturing beasts. Inside you can buy beast byproducts from Ellie Peck, but navigating to the 'Sell Items' tab of the store will show all the beasts currently ...
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:00 PM
     How To Power Up The Elevator Atomic HeartEarly on in the story, you'll encounter an objective that asks you to "Power up the elevator." Despite being one of the first puzzles it can be surprisingly confusing as you aren't given much direction by the game on what to do. Here's how to power up the elevator in Atomic Heart. Related: Atomic Heart review — An ambitious shooter that falls short of greatness Steps to power up the elevator The elevators you are trying to power up sit opposite of one another in a room with a large hole filled with fire located in the middle. For now, head past the room through the double doors and turn left. Here you'll encounter a door with a key disk lock. You need to get into this door by opening the lock however doing so requires a key disk. After interacting with the lock the game will provide guidance on where to go with markers that you can follow. The key disk needed to power up the elevator in Atomic Heart can be found inside this desk. Screenshot by PC...
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, February 22, 2023 5:45 PM
     Forza Horizon 5 Expansion Night DriveThose who have sunk countless hours into Forza Horizon 5 may end up spending quite a few more in the coming days. Yesterday morning, the official Forza Horizon Twitter account revealed that developer Playground Games will soon announce a new expansion for Forza Horizon 5 in an upcoming live stream. The developers will host this stream tomorrow starting at 9 a.m. PT on the Forza Twitch channel. Fortunately, this live stream will not conflict time-wise with tomorrow's PlayStation State of Play showcase, which will air at 1 p.m. PT. With two showcases to look out for tomorrow, gaming news junkies will have quite a bit to anticipate. The picture shown in the announcement tweet depicts a festival area in the middle of a desert in Mexico emitting multicolored lights that brighten the night sky. Fireworks in the shape of the Horizon piñata mascot accompany the spotlights and hot air balloon in the sky. Just looking at the picture doesn't give a clear idea as to what this ...
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, February 22, 2023 5:30 PM
     Like A Dragon Ishin Chapter 1 Ryoma CloseupLike a Dragon: Ishin tells the story of Sakamoto Ryoma, a noble samurai who dreamed of a better future for his country. The telling of that tale takes dozens of hours, but just how many chapters are there in Like a Dragon: Ishin? Note: For more, check out our Like a Dragon: Ishin! guides and features hub. How many chapters does the Like a Dragon: Ishin campaign contain? The game kicks off with Chapter 1, titled "Escaping Home." From there, it carries through more than a dozen additional chapters. In total, there are 14 chapters in the Like a Dragon: Ishin campaign. Most of them can be completed in fewer than a couple of hours. There's no rush, however. You'll want to level up and unlock abilities to give you the best chance against some of the boss encounters. Screenshot by PC Invasion Like many of the Yakuza games before it, Like a Dragon: Ishin derives most of its length from substories. There are 72 of them in total. Players who complete all substories and ...
Gamer Empire Wednesday, February 22, 2023 4:30 PM
     This post is sponsored content, which means we are compensated for publishing it. The introduction of blockchain into the gaming industry has opened up numerous […]
Gamer Empire Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:59 PM
     RimWorld can be a very difficult game for new players. The game doesn't explain its mechanics properly, and you will have to face incredible dangers […]
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:00 PM
     Mantic Games has announced the upcoming release of the Armada Essentials Box, a comprehensive bundle of everything needed to start playing the popular naval miniature wargame, Armada. This exciting new product will allow gamers to dive into the world of Pannithor and embark on epic high-sea battles, even if they were hesitant to get the …
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 5:00 PM
     Get ready to embark on a new journey in Middle-earth like never before with the upcoming release of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth for Magic: The Gathering. Wizards of the Coast has announced that the iconic world of J.R.R. Tolkien will be brought to life within the Magic frame, and the new …
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:00 PM
     Pokemon Legends: Arceus is set in the early days of the Pokemon universe when humans and Pokemon hardly coexisted. The player will join the Galaxy Expedition Team (commonly known as the Galaxy Team) and the Survey Corps at Jubilife Village. This game occurs in the Hisui region, modern-day Sinnoh. To complete Hisui's first Pokédex, the […]
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:58 PM
    

The publisher previously reported that the title had shipped over 16.6 million units

The post Elden Ring Sales Surpass 20 Million Units Worldwide appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:41 PM
    

The update adds PlayStation VR2 support

The post No Man's Sky Fractal Update Now Available appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Feb 22, 14:00

Kotaku Wednesday, February 22, 2023 1:25 PM
    

Expansions have a way of making Destiny 2 feel like an entirely new game, and Lightfall appears to be no exception. Now less than a week away, the massive update will add lots of new content as well as overhaul the loot shooter in some pretty big ways. Here's a roundup of everything to expect from Destiny 2: Lightfall…

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Kotaku Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:15 PM
    

Rovio Games announced yesterday that it will remove the paid version of the app from the Google Play Store "due to the game's impact on our wider games portfolio" on Thursday, February 23. The studio's other games are all free-to-play titles featuring microtransactions while the original Rovio Classics: Angry Birds…

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Kotaku Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:05 PM
    

I'm walking the hallowed halls of Hogwarts, accompanied by twinkling classical piano music and random, startling interjections from a raucous moving painting or Peeves the Poltergeist. A student materializes in front of my eyes, shimmering into existence as their Disillusionment Charm fades; the mirrors in the…

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Kotaku Wednesday, February 22, 2023 11:25 AM
    

It ain't easy traveling across the country with folks who don't have it all together. With the burden of succumbing to brutal violence himself, witnessing harm against folks who don't deserve it, and remembering the echoes of normal life, the TV version of Joel is revealing something we all knew about Video Game Joel.…

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Kotaku Wednesday, February 22, 2023 9:30 AM
    

The Outbound Ghost is a charming turn-based adventure RPG that's been garnering hype on social media thanks to its cutesy blend of The Legend of Zelda, Paper Mario, and Undertale mechanics. The paper mache game hit Steam in late 2022, but if you look for it there now, you won't find anything because of a legal fight…

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 1:20 PM
     Warhammer 40k Darktide patch notes

The Warhammer 40k Darktide patch notes for update 1.0.30 are here, and they're massive. So massive, in fact, even developer Fatshark says "there are too many patch notes to list in a single announcement." With a ton of quality-of-life improvements, more rewarding challenges, and easier upgrades coming to the grimdark co-op game alongside a whole slew of weapon balance changes, there's plenty to get stuck into - so let's give them a look and see what's new.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Darktide weapons, Darktide classes, Is Darktide crossplay available?
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:38 PM
     How to throw in Atomic Heart

Not sure how to throw in Atomic Heart? Charles does explain this mechanic to you near the start of the game, when you're still going through the tutorial section in Vavilov, but if you've skipped that guidance by mistake or you don't quite understand how to throw boxes, chairs, and other debris around, we're here to help.

Throwing is vital if you need to distract a Dandelion CCTV camera, or you just fancy bonking a hostile robot on the noggin in Atomic Heart. You may have a slew of the best Atomic Heart weapons available to you throughout the FPS game, but nothing is as satisfying as a good ol' box to the head. Here's what you need to know about how to throw in Atomic Heart.

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MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:33 PM
     Elden Ring's Miyazaki the

With the Elden Ring anniversary right around the corner, talk of potential DLC for FromSoftware's open-world game is bigger than ever. But what about all the other Soulslikes in development? They're sure to satiate the hunger for more of the genre, and one Lords of the Fallen developer has now noted that, when Elden Ring first came out, they realised they accidentally have a lot of the same ideas as FromSoftware.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:25 PM
     VPN deals for cheap internet privacy 2023

If you're after VPN deals, you'll be glad to know that many reputable VPN providers, such as Surfshark, PureVPN, and NordVPN, like to get  new customers on board with special discounts. The cheapest of these plans works out as little as $1 per month.

Grabbing a nifty VPN deal will grant you tonnes of neat privacy benefits at just a fraction of the usual cost. Not only do they make your internet connection more secure (which is valuable, but not exactly fun), they can also give you access to the region-exclusive features of various online services, and free you up from service provider induced bandwidth restrictions. It's nice to have two people streaming in the same house where both of them get to enjoy HD picture quality.

For your convenience, we've gathered together ten deals on some of the best VPN services for you to peruse. Every service is slightly different, so we've given a small overview of what each provider can give you, along with the details of the cheap VPN deals they're currently providing.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:19 PM
     Atomic Heart cartridges and how to use them

If you're wondering on how to use Atomic Heart cartridges for your weapons, we'll cover how these elemental perks can boost your gear. Cartridges are a huge help in Atomic Heart, because enemies have specific weaknesses that you can target.

Whether you're equipping cartridges on just one of the best Atomic Heart weapons or you want the option available for your entire arsenal, there are a few key things you need to know about cartridges in Atomic Heart.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:05 PM
     Company of Heroes 3 beginner tips and tricks

Need some Company of Heroes 3 tips? It's been quite a while since we had a new Company of Heroes game, and so the launch of Company of Heroes 3 may mean it's time to re-learn some basic skills and RTS game know-how that's grown rusty since Ardennes Assault.

The main single-player component of Company of Heroes 3 is really two RTS games: there are the real-time tactics battles you'll be fighting against the German Werhmact, and there's the high-level campaign map that tracks your progress through the campaign. By advancing your forces across Italy in the campaign map, you'll unlock new missions, resources, and skills for your soldiers. If you're about to head into the wilds of Italy and feel a bit bowled over by everything Relic's new strategy game is throwing at you, we've got some Company of Heroes 3 beginner tips and tricks assembled to make your journey to Rome a bit smoother.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Company of Heroes 3 release date, Company of Heroes 3 pre-alpha impressions, Company of Heroes 3 system requirements
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 11:59 AM
     Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League release date, gameplay, trailers

Excited about the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League release date? Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is the follow-up to Rocksteady's iconic Batman: Arkham series. Promising a roster of heroes gone bad, intriguing cooperative combat, and plenty of self-aware, irreverent humour, there's a lot to be excited about.

Set in a chaos-covered Metropolis, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League flips the script on who's good and evil in the DC universe. For a twist on the usual superhero game format, instead, we're tasked with bringing down the corrupt versions of the iconic heroes from the Justice League. It seems the only group capable and vaguely willing to stop them is a new ragtag Suicide Squad, assembled by the ruthless Amanda Waller. After the brilliant Arkham series, we're expecting big things from what could be one of the best PC games of the year. Here's everything we know so far about Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, including the release date, trailers, gameplay, and more.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Upcoming PC games, Best PC games, Release date
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 11:38 AM
     Atomic Heart cast and voice actors

The Atomic Heart cast is directed by Artyom Galeev and there are a fair few cast members and voice actors you'll meet on your time in this dystopian world. You might recognise some voices, but if you're having trouble placing a character, here's the full list of cast members in Atomic Heart.

In an AI controlled future, where robots are attempting to overthrow humans, this story-led shooter is a constant as described in our Atomic Heart review. Once you're caught up on the voice actors, here are our guides to the best Atomic Heart weapons and all Atomic Heart bosses.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 11:36 AM
     Atomic Heart tips and tricks to survive the robot apocalypse

If you're in dire need of some useful Atomic Heart tips and tricks, we don't blame you. There's a lot going on in Mundfish's alt-history Soviet romp, especially when you're let loose in the open world. If you're struggling to upgrade weapons, find key items, or halt endless waves of enemies, we've got the remedy for you.

While Atomic Heart does contain a tutorial to help you get to grips with the mechanics, there are plenty of systems that go unexplained. That's where our Atomic Heart tips and tricks come in. Each one will stand you in good stead while making your way through the FPS game for the first time, and could save your life when you're in dire straits. Here are all the Atomic Heart tips and tricks for beginners.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:02 PM
     How long is Atomic Heart – length and time to beat

Exactly how long is Atomic Heart? Mundfish's absurdist shooter features a robot uprising like no other. Taking its inspiration from Bioshock and Far Cry, Atomic Heart drops you into Facility 3826, a top-secret military base under hostile takeover from the servile robots manufactured within. But exactly how long can we expect to fend off waves of drones and companion bots before order is finally restored?

As with most open-world games, Atomic Heart's total playtime varies wildly depending on how you approach it. Are you dead set on barrelling through the story with the single-minded determination of Atomic Heart protagonist Major P-3? Or are you intent on combing every inch of Facility 3826 to unearth the political machinations of its founder? Either way, here's how many hours you can expect to clock in during your first playthrough of Atomic Heart.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 11:00 AM
     New World kicks off inaugural season with sparkly new battle pass

As New World shifts gears and transitions to a seasonal model, the Fellowship and Fire content patch is accompanied by new quests and, more interestingly, a three-month long season pass that will shake up the MMO.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: New World system requirements, New World beginner's guide, New World review
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 11:00 AM
     New World season pass price may shock, but Amazon says it's worth it

The New World season pass is an all-new way to earn exclusive skins and cosmetics in Amazon Games' MMORPG, but its price point is relatively steep when compared to competitors.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: New World system requirements, New World beginner's guide, New World review
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 10:57 AM
     FFXIV Little Ladies' Day 2023 shakes up the catgirl meta

It's almost FFXIV Little Ladies' Day 2023, and the next seasonal event for the critically acclaimed MMORPG promises to shake up the AFK catgirl meta dramatically, adding an exciting new tool for roleplayers, partygoers, and fans of general revelry everywhere. Whether you're busy leveling your alt jobs, playing through the story for the first time, or building out your FFXIV Island Sanctuary, you won't want to miss this event.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 10:46 AM
     Ukraine government wants Atomic Heart banned on Steam

The Ukraine government says it will write an official letter to Valve, Microsoft, and Sony requesting that Atomic Heart, the new FPS game from Russian developer Mundish, be removed from digital stores in Ukraine itself, and that platform holders should consider "limiting distribution" in other countries.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 10:29 AM
     Atomic Heart romance options

An Atomic Heart romance may seem unlikely, but don't count it out just yet. Mundfish left a trail of breadcrumbs suggesting that Atomic Heart is a love story in the years preceding its eventual release, but can this really still be the case?

It's hard to imagine an Atomic Heart romance could fit among the chaos of Soviet absurdism, but that hasn't dampened the fire of fan speculation If you're looking for love in the open-world game, here's your answer to the possibility of an Atomic Heart romance. Needless to say, there are spoilers below.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 9:51 AM
     Apex Legends Ranked RP is broken, but Respawn is working on it

With Apex Legends Ranked currently broken for many players of the battle royale game, developer Respawn has promised it will fix the RP issues plaguing end-of-match rewards. If you've been noticing RP rewards greatly differing from what you expect in post-match reports, this issue is going to be resolved soon.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends map guide
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 9:46 AM
     Wild Hearts patch notes address PC performance, more fixes to come

EA and Omega Force release Wild Hearts patch notes, which include fixes for PC performance problems that include improvements for high-end CPUs and specific AMD Radeon GPUs, and a fix for a common audio stacking bug in the RPG game. The team says that more updates are on the way soon, as some players report that this first set of tweaks hasn't resolved their frame rate problems.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Wild Hearts review, Wild Hearts monster list, Wild Hearts weapons
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 9:44 AM
     Atomic Heart Testing Grounds and Polygons explained

What are those Atomic Heart Testing Grounds, anyway? It's quite possible to play through the entirety of Atomic Heart without stepping foot in one of the Testing Grounds - or Polygons - marked on the map, because they're an entirely optional side endeavour for Major P3 to tackle while trying to stop the robot uprising.

The main reason to tackle Testing Grounds is because you can unlock new attachments and upgrades for the best Atomic Heart weapons. You'll know exactly what rewards you can earn before going in if you take a look at the Atomic Heart map, with each attachment listed in bronze, silver, and gold rarities - more on those in a moment. So if you're playing this open-world game and want to know what you can get from the Atomic Heart Testing Grounds, or Polygons as they're also referred to, here's the lowdown.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 10:09 AM
     Atomic Heart bosses – every boss fight and how to beat them

If the Atomic Heart bosses have got you ill at ease, we don't blame you. Many of Sechenov's robots were built for industrial labour on a large scale, making them capable of taking an axe or shotgun shell to the chassis without pause. Thankfully, Facility 3826 offers plenty of weapons to help you defeat them, but doing so won't be a walk in the park.

While there are plenty of fearsome foes in the retrofuturistic FPS game, Atomic Heart bosses are a cut above the rest. Whether synthetic or organic, these enemies sport robust health bars and devastating abilities that can quickly reduce Atomic Heart protagonist Major P-3 to a bloody pulp. Here are all the Atomic Heart bosses including their location, movesets, and strategies, compiled into one easy list.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 8:09 AM
     Diablo 4 gameplay confirms the one thing that every videogame needs

The new Diablo 4 gameplay footage gives us even more hope for the upcoming Blizzard RPG game. The world of Sanctuary looks fantastic. The dungeons are rich and varied. There are some terrifying new enemies. But as we head towards the Diablo 4 beta release date, more than anything, we're relieved to see that the Overwatch 2 and World of Warcraft developer has listened to fans, and implemented the one vital feature that every videogame should have.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 release date, Diablo 4 gameplay preview, Diablo 4 classes
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 8:04 AM
     Nvidia GeForce Now gains support for Call of Duty and Xbox PC games

After pulling its games from the service back in 2020, Microsoft has now entered a ten-year partnership with Nvidia to bring its games to Nvidia GeForce Now. This includes all Xbox PC the likes of Halo and Minecraft, but also Bethesda favourites such as the Elder Scrolls and Fallout series. Most notable, however, is the inclusion of the Activision Blizzard catalogue, including the Call of Duty franchise.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:55 AM
     Dreamlight Valley shop compensation gives everyone free items

Gameloft announces Disney Dreamlight Valley compensation is incoming for all players after a premium shop error in the life game included items from Scrooge's Store in real-money bundles. Those who purchased the bundles in question will have their Moonstones reimbursed, while all players will receive the items in question for free as a make-good.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:51 AM
     Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty release date, trailers, story, and more

Want to know about the Phantom Liberty release date? The upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 expansion, dubbed a "spy-thriller" by developer CD Projekt Red, promises to drop you in a brand-new part of Night City. As V, a Cyberpunk for hire, we'll be spying around and fighting military forces along with our new buddy, FIA Agent Solomon Reed, played by Idris Elba.

We first saw the expansion during The Game Awards 2022, but there's still so much we don't know about this upcoming RPG game expansion. Judging by CD Projekt Red's past games, there's a good chance Phantom Liberty will redeem Cyberpunk 2077 after its rather shaky start, with the potential for the game to end up on our best PC games list by the end of the year. Based on the first trailers, here's everything we know about Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty so far.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:41 AM
     Best fighting games on PC 2023

What are the best fighting games on PC? It may be one of the oldest genres in gaming, but it wasn't until unintentional glitches gave birth to combos in Street Fighter 2 that the first boom took hold in arcades during the 90s. It's here that the key players would make their presence known. While charming hand-drawn sprites feature heavily in Street Fighter and The King of Fighters series, Midway would make parents everywhere panic with Mortal Kombat's fatalities. Soon after, developers leaped into 3D with Virtua Fighter and Tekken.

Thanks to the rise of esports and, to a lesser extent, the global pandemic, we now have access to PC versions of the best fighting games. While these are some of the best PC games, they are known to be tough to learn. Still, with the rise of video tutorials, there's never been a better time to get into these highly competitive multiplayer games. Grab the controller or fight stick of your choice and practice your favourite character's combos.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:32 AM
     Official Atomic Heart FOV fix addressed by FPS game dev Mundfish

If you've been wanting an Atomic Heart FOV fix for the new sci-fi FPS game - you're in luck! The developer has confirmed that it is working on adding the in-game FOV options that it didn't launch with.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 22, 2023 1:01 PM
    

A few weeks ago, I talked about a number of new features coming to RPS in 2023, and here we are with our very first edition of Ask RPS! This is a new mailbag feature where RPS supporters get to pose questions to the RPS Treehouse team (mostly video games-related, though not necessarily always), and we then answer those questions in public posts for everyone to get involved with. Easy peasy.

To kick us off, our first question comes courtesy of Old_Man_Gaming, who asked: "What was the first game that really grabbed you and dominated your life?"

Come and find out which games had us trapped in the throes of childhood mania below, and why not tell us about your own gaming obsessions in the comments? You might just find a surprise kindred spirit.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:02 PM
    

Universe-spanning survival sim No Man's Sky is releasing its 4.1 Fractal Update today, bringing along a new Expedition, tons of accessibility options, a VR overhaul, and much more. Developers Hello Games have updated the game so consistently their launch woes are a distant memory, sent to a faraway galaxy. Since then, No Man's Sky has become a not just a space exploration game, but a city management sim and a generally nice place to chill with your odd alien pets, all in one package.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:00 PM
    

Even after a decade marked by the abandonware crowd being proven right, there are old games that remain lost between the cracks of digital distribution. Instead of waxing lyrical about that though, I'm here today with good news: My favourite open world 3D spaceflight/trading sim Hardwar is back.

It's been back for over a year, in fact, via Zoom Platform, who've just made the interesting choice to publish it on Steam too, promising that their own store will remain resolutely DRM-free, and that this aims "to help fund additional signings and improvements for our DRM-Free preservation efforts". I'll brush aside analysing this strategy, because the immediate upshot is that, hopefully, Hardwar might finally get its due. In a better world, we'd already be playing its modern descendants.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 22, 2023 11:34 AM
    

Atomic Heart continues to dominate both my professional time and my personal brainspace; it really is a fascinating game, for reasons good and terrible alike. Its most recent twist came in the complete lack of ray tracing at launch, despite various pre-release builds having been held up by Nvidia themselves as the technology's exemplars. Crispy critters, indeed.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 22, 2023 11:00 AM
    

For Magic Week, I wrote about Team Lazerbeam's upcoming dating sim Wrestling With Emotions: New Kid On The Block (WWE) and how you're able to romance a beefcake composed entirely of green ooze. There is, of course, far more to it than that. I asked Team Lazerbeam's Ben Rausch about how it tackles themes of queer identity and diversity in a kickass way, which I highlighted in my post, but wanted to highlight even more here. Their answers were too good not to share.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 22, 2023 10:45 AM
    

Amazon Games have announced that they're bringing NCSOFT's South Korean MMORPG Throne And Liberty to the Americas, Europe, and Japan. NCSOFT has a history of publishing their own games worldwide, as they have done with Guild Wars in the past, so their agreement with Amazon is somewhat unique. Amazon haven't given a release window for Throne And Liberty, but they'll be publishing the game on PC and consoles with cross-play enabled.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 22, 2023 9:17 AM
    

Documentaries chronicling game development are great. With so much marketing fluff surrounding games, it can be nice to hear directly from the devs about their inspirations, struggles, and creative intentions. Hearing them chat candidly, making jokes and getting excited, is a good reminder that real-life people are at the heart of every game - what a crazy concept. Luckily, these types of documentaries seem to be increasingly common, evidenced by the Yakuza (or Like A Dragon) docuseries that just debuted on YouTube.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 22, 2023 9:00 AM
    

Roguelike dungeon crawler Backpack Hero has been in early access for under a year, and it's now getting a full 1.0 launch on PC and consoles in May. Backpack Hero has been successful for its three-person dev team and stood apart from other roguelikes with its Tetris-inspired inventory management. You see, success in Backpack Hero is determined by how you organise your bag rather than what you're actually carrying, as you shuffle items around a grid to create synergies and mod your playstyle.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:41 AM
    

It's episode four of RPS' indie podcast Indiescovery and this week the team got into the Valentine's Day spirit and had a long chat about our favourite indie game romances (any excuse to gush about how hot the characters are in Hades, really). We get gabbing about our favourite game OTPs, the fabulous representation of queer romances in indies, and then finish with a cursed (not horny) Cosmo-style dating quiz.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:17 AM
    

Paradox's grand spacefaring strategy Stellaris is getting its fifth story pack First Contact on March 14th, following on from the previously released Leviathans, Synthetic Dawn, Distant Stars, and Ancient Relics. Story packs are mid-sized expansions that flesh out Stellaris's universe and this time First Contact is focusing on pre-FTL civilisations, taking a step back from the stars. The expansion was officially revealed back in January after a series of SteamDB leaks outed the project.

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Twinfinite Wednesday, February 22, 2023 1:36 PM
     Just in time for the launch of the PSVR2.
Twinfinite Wednesday, February 22, 2023 11:49 AM
     Gotta get back, back to the past.
Twinfinite Wednesday, February 22, 2023 11:17 AM
     Shatter your enemies with Valorant's new stained glass skin design.
Twinfinite Wednesday, February 22, 2023 10:08 AM
     Mario and Cranky Kong take on Rainbow Road and Bob-ombs.
Twinfinite Wednesday, February 22, 2023 9:33 AM
     How you doin'?
Twinfinite Wednesday, February 22, 2023 9:00 AM
     The idea of time traveling is tempting.
Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 1:30 PM
    

How to Pay Haruka's Debt in Like a Dragon: Ishin

Once you get to Like a Dragon: Ishin chapter 4, you automatically unlock the second home as you progress through this story. This also means becoming an "uncle" to the orphaned Haruka. Which, in turn, means doing everything possible to ensure she doesn't lose her home and continues running her family's farming business. However, paying Haruka's debt in Like a Dragon: Ishin might not be completely obvious immediately, as the game doesn't note how to trigger the letters from the landlord that allow you to start repaying the 100 Ryo debt.

In order to repay Haruka's debt, you'll need to do so in 20 Ryo increments. I found I didn't start getting letters saying the first, second, third, fourth, or fifth payments are due at your second home until I started earning money via Trade Orders at the farm. These are the orders for things like crops, fish, and prepared food. As you engage with this system, you'll sometimes see a courier appear with letters letting you know you can pay the landlord in Fushimi.

How to Pay Haruka's Debt in Like a Dragon: Ishin

Paying the landlord is easy. Once you come back from your second home, head to the northeast corner of Fushimi. The landlord will be standing at the shrine I've circled in the screenshot above. It is just north of the Komaki's Dojo and Teradaya. You'll also get kimono for Haruka to wear for doing so.

While I noticed I didn't get the requests for payment until I started fulfilling Trade Orders, you don't need to only use money from those to pay the debt. You can get them from tending the farm and cooking, or you could earn it by fighting enemies, playing minigames, or completing Battle Dungeons. As long as you get 100 Ryo via some method, you're good. Also, don't worry about trying to pay it all off as soon as possible or before reaching a certain chapter, as the landlord is surprisingly patient. There's no time limit.

Like a Dragon: Ishin is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 1:00 PM
    

Agnea and Hikari Star in Octopath Traveler 2 Character Countdown Art

The latest Octopath Traveler 2 countdown pieces of art are here, and each one focuses on major characters from the cast. Rather than pairing them up with folks from the original game, this lets them stand on their own. Each one offers a better look at Octopath Traveler 2's Agnea and Hikari.

First, here's the Octopath Traveler 2 Hikari piece that appeared on February 20, 2023. Tsukimi, from the Acquire team, drew it. It features the Warrior about to draw his sword. It also offers a detailed look at his outfit.

The Octopath Traveler 2 character of the day for February 21, 2023 is Agnea. She's this installment's dancer. Again, a member of Acquire's team named Ineko drew her. She looks to be mid-dance for the picture.

As the game launches on February 24, 2023, there aren't too many days worth of art left. In the past, the pieces covered both the original Octopath Traveler characters and newcomers from Octopath Traveler 2. For example, Ochette the hunter, Temenos the cleric, Osvald the scholar, and Castti the apothecary came up.

Octopath Traveler 2 will be available for the Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC on February 24, 2023. A demo is available.

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Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:30 PM
    

Sonic x Korone 2023

Hololive VTuber Inugami Korone continues to love Sega icon Sonic the Hedgehog, and Sega is leaning into that relationship again this year. The company introduced a new line of Lucky Kuji lottery prizes to its merchandise lineup. The line is called SoniKoro 2023, or Sonic x Korone 2023, and features new art and images of the VTuber and the video game character. It follows up on more of Korone's activities as a brand ambassador for Sonic the Hedgehog. In 2022 Sega revealed sets of LINE stickers and SoniKoro merchandise to promote the launch of Sonic Frontiers.

Fans in Japan can join the Lucky Kuji Sonic x Korone 2023 lottery by clicking on this link. Those with an account can then pay to roll on a virtual lottery for prizes, which range from canvas prints and wall scrolls of Korone in her "Hedge-dog" outfit cuddling a Sonic plush to tote bags, standees, and buttons.

The main prizes in the SoniKoro 2023 prize list are large canvas prints featuring the full illustration. The prints can be hung on walls and measure 27 x 22 cm (about 10.2 x 8.5 inches).

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Other prizes include B2-sized wall scrolls of the same illustrations. Special totes also feature a design of Korone sitting in a classic Sonic the Hedgehog-style logo.  Standees also feature chibi renditions of the art, as well as Korone wearing Sega hardware-themed cosplay, not unlike the Sega Hard Girls mascots.

The Sonic x Korone 2023 Lucky Kuji merchandise is available online via Sega's lottery system in Japan.

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Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:00 PM
    

Chrono Cross Patch Framerate Changes Brings It Up to 60FPS

At the end of February 2023, Square Enix announced a Chrono Cross patch. It noted that, once applied, it would do things like fix bugs and adjust Pip's evolutionary process. However, the game's performance also came up. Now that the patch is live on February 22, 2023, the company confirmed the Chrono Cross update brings the framerate up to 60FPS.

The official update did note some stipulations for the Chrono Cross framerate, noting it might not always be 60FPS. It noted that depending on the person's PC, it might not hit that. It also did note that in battle, it will only get up to 30FPS.

Here are the official 1.0.1.0. patch notes for the Chrono Cross update from Steam. It doesn't go into detail regarding the Pip adjustments.
Update Content

  • Framerate improvements
  • Changes to the growth system for Pip
  • Other minor bug fixes

The framerate was a common issue in Chrono Cross, in particular for the PC version, with people doing things like making mods or using the Special K tool to reach 60FPS.

Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition is available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, and its new patch is available now. It originally appeared on the PlayStation.

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Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 11:30 AM
    

Atelier Ryza 3 Story Trailer and Pre-order Bonuses Revealed

As Atelier Ryza 3's release date draws nearer, that means more details about the game. Koei Tecmo released two new updates on the title. One is designed to offer more insight, while the other is about incentive. So now people can see the Atelier Ryza 3 story trailer and pre-order bonuses.

Here's the Atelier Ryza 3 story trailer. It begins with an unconscious Ryza, surrounded by concerned friends like Empel, Lila, and Patty. She then struggles to get out that she wants to "go back." After that, we see Tao and Empel talking about the legendary "code of the universe." This would be revealed to an alchemist, and we see Ryza creating a key to open a door. Her and her old and new allies gather together to learn the truth and explore this new area. This all plays out while "Travelers," the ending theme song by Yorushika's suis, plays.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1gbedO4_Uk&ab_channel=KOEITECMOAMERICA

As for the three Atelier Ryza 3 pre-order bonuses, these are all cosmetic DLC accessories for Ryza. Anyone who pre-orders gets two hats and one back accessory. You can make her wear a Straw Hat or Summer Flower Crown instead of her normal hat. It is also possible to make it look like she always has a Great Alchemist's Staff on her back. These pre-order add-ons are available as bonuses regardless of the version someone gets. You can get these as long as you order before March 23, 2023.
Atelier Ryza 3 Story Trailer and Pre-order Bonuses Revealed

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key will come to the PS4, PS5, and PC on March 23, 2023 in Japan and March 24, 2023 elsewhere.

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Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 11:00 AM
    

Mashle Magic and Muscle Anime Crunchyroll streaming

Streaming service Crunchyroll officially confirmed that it will offer subscribers streams of the anime adaptation of Mashle: Magic and Muscles. The company announced the license in a press release, and added that it'll be a simulcast, with episodes available in "over 200 territories and countries" day and date with the local Japanese schedule.

Crunchyroll also uploaded a subtitled trailer for the show.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGesp73vYEg

The Mashle: Magic and Muscles anime is based on Hajime Komoto's manga of the same name, which runs in the pages of Shonen Jump. It was first revealed during Japan's Jump Festa event in December 2022. It follows the adventures of Mash Burnedead, a young man who lives in the deep forest. Unlike most of the other people in the world, Mash can't use magic at all. All he wanted was to live in peace and quiet. However, strange people want him dead, and he finds himself enrolled at the Easton Magic Academy, aiming to become a "Divine Visionary," an elite magician. Without the ability to actually use magic, he'll have to surpass all the challenges and opponents the school places before him with nothing more than his perfect, well-trained muscles.

The Mashle: Magic and Muscles anime main voice cast was also confirmed:

  • Mash - Chiaki Kobayashi (Yuichi in Tomodachi Game, Askeladd in Vinland Saga)
  • Finn Ames - Reiji Kawashima (Fushi in To Your Eternity, Ricky in Shadows House)
  • Lance Crown - Kaito Ishikawa (Tenya Iida in My Hero Academia, Dimitri in Fire Emblem: Three Houses)
  • Dot Barrett - Takuya Eguchi (Loid Forger in Spy x Family, Hachiman in My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU)
  • Lemon Irvine - Reina Ueda (Veyle in Fire Emblem Engage, Reze in Chainsaw Man)

Mashle: Magic and Muscles airs in April 2023, and it will be streaming on Crunchyroll in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Oceania, Middle East, and CIS. It'll also appear on services in other regions.

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Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 10:30 AM
    

Earn the FFXIV Little Ladies' Dance Emote During Little Ladies' Day 2023

Once again, a Little Ladies' Day event will run in FFXIV, and the 2023 iteration adds a new dance emote. It is one of three rewards people can earn by taking part in the event. Starting on March 1, 2023, players can take part to collect it and other decorative items. The official page for the activity is live ahead of its debut.

People get about two weeks to complete the event. To start, you'll need to be at level 15. If you are, then you can meet with the Royal Seneschal Lalafell. Stopping by X:10.5, Y:8.6 in Ul'dah - Steps of Nald lets you kick off the Inheritance quest.

You'll get three things for taking part in FFXIV's Little Ladies' Day 2023, with the Little Ladies' Dance emote being the most notable. The emote makes a person's avatar perform a little dance with a fan. People can also get a Lovely Little Ladies' Day Advertisement wall-mounted decoration for their home. You also can get the "Decisions" Orchestrion Roll, adding a new track to your music library.

Here's a closer look at the items.
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For the 2022 event, people could earn a Little Lady's Crown miniature crown for their avatar to wear. As usual, past items can be bought this year from an NPC.

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. This year, Little Ladies' Day will run March 1-15, 2023 in FFXIV.

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Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 10:00 AM
    

Atelier Ryza 3 Preview

Atelier is a long-running series of JRPGs focused on alchemy, typically featuring a young alchemist looking to get their start in the world and hone their craft. Atelier Ryza 3, the twenty-fourth entry in the series to date, is no different. As the third entry of the Ryza subseries, it features its titular protagonist facing the call to adventure once more following the sudden appearance of a mysterious group of islands. As I found firsthand, Atelier Ryza 3's early hours show a game full of charm, a complex crafting system and an idyllic world to play around in.

The game wastes no time throwing you into the adventure. At the start of the game, we see Ryza out on the beach where she gets thrown into battle, prompting a tutorial on the game's combat system. It's a snappy introduction, which is great for anyone looking to start their new adventure right away, but had its problems for me as a newcomer. Characters often wandered in casually without introducing themselves, referring to past events without much context. Naturally, it will not be much of an issue for established fans of the series, but it worth noting that it is perhaps not the best entry to jump into for those coming in for the first time.

Starting with combat is a strange choice, however, as much of the gameplay loop that immediately follows doesn't focus on it at all. Instead, it emphasizes the series' main draw – alchemy. This means a bunch of fetch quests during which Ryza gathers materials and crafts items with them based on people's needs.

Atelier Ryza 3 Crafting System

What's impressive is just how in-depth the crafting system is. This isn't the standard "find these specific items, then press a button to combine them" one seen in other games. In Atelier Ryza 3, the materials each have their own attributes that affect the quality of the items you're crafting. Rather than picking up four identical planks of wood, you've picked up two low quality planks, a high-quality plank, and a medium quality one which makes any axe made with it hit harder.

How you use these ingredients affects a lot in the end product, which means meticulous sifting through your inventory to find the best materials for your purposes. It was kind of overwhelming at first, but there's a sense that the system allows a high level of customization once you get down into the intricacies of it.

This focus on crafting also makes Atelier Ryza 3 feel more like a life-sim like Animal Crossing than a standard JRPG. So much of my time with the game was spent foraging for items and crafting the perfect gardening equipment for people around me, and it ended up being a relaxing time.

Atelier Ryza 3 Visuals

This relaxed feeling was helped by how gorgeous the game is in these opening hours. The Kurken area I played through is full of idyllic villages and seaside views that are a real treat for the eyes. The game's visuals are cozy and idyllic, the perfect place to lose yourself in imagining the sun on your face and the wind in your hair. Admittedly, this is just one area and future parts of the game could be less visually enticing, but it's a strong start.

There were a few issues however. Combat felt a little repetitive, the atelier being in an out-of-the-way location made it frustrating to frequently return to, and the PC version's quit option was not easy to find, as it's exclusively next to the atelier. However, these are all things that could see improvements in the final game if we see additional combat mechanics and possibly additional hideouts brought in as the game progresses.

Atelier Ryza 3 is full of charm so far. Despite my confusion as a newcomer, I found a lot to enjoy with my time with it. With the cozy vibes, the intricate crafting system and gorgeous visuals, this should hopefully shape up to be a great new entry for long-time fans too.

Altelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End and the Secret Key releases on March 24th 2023 for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.

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Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 9:30 AM
    

Next Super Mario Bros Movie Trailer Direct Set for March

Nintendo will continue to use its Direct format to promote the upcoming The Super Mario Bros Movie. The company announced on March 9, 2023 that another showcase is coming up. It will air at 2pm PT/5pm ET/11pm CET. This will mark the appearance of the final trailer.

Here the direct link to the Direct, acting as a placeholder until its debut next month. The teaser image for it highlights the Mario Kart-like elements that will be present in The Super Mario Bros Movie, suggesting that could play a big part in this new trailer. From left to right, Donkey Kong, Princess Peach, Mario, Toad, and Cranky Kong appear.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66j31wFLB_s&ab_channel=NintendoofAmerica

Past The Super Mario Bros Movie trailer reveals gradually showed the world and what we can expect from the film. The first one showed Mario arriving in the Mushroom Kingdom and meeting Toad. The second featured characters like Princess Peach and Donkey Kong. Another showed a Cat Mario cameo. One of the latest ads revived Super Mario Bros Super Show jingle and involved a full website showing Mario and Luigi's plumbing business.

The Super Mario Bros Movie will appear in theaters in the US on April 7, 2023. It will make its Japanese debut on April 28, 2023.

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Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 9:00 AM
    

Kirby's Return to Dream Land is back 12 years after its Wii debut. And this time it's "Deluxe!" What does that mean? Well, in this case it involves leaning further into the original game's family-friendly fare. Aside from design changes to ensure appearances are consistent, this feels like stopgap that satisfies Nintendo's desire to give people a multiplayer game in early 2023, as well as a new, more traditional Kirby adventure after Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Kirby's got a new friend, and he's decided to drop in. Literally, as Magolor's Lor Starcutter crashed onto Popstar, losing Energy Spheres and equipment alike. He needs to get home, so it falls to Kirby (and if you have friends locally, Bandana Waddle Dee, King Dedede, and Meta Knight) to find the missing parts to help Magolor on his way.

Review: Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Leans into Multiplayer Experiences

What follows is an incredibly traditional Kirby installment. Kirby and his friends go through eight areas, referred to as levels, with different themes like Cookie Country, Nutty Noon, and Egg Engines. When playing as Kirby himself, the puffball can inhale and steal Copy Abilities from certain enemies, granting him 26 total options. Some of these can even become Super Abilities, allowing Kirby to wipe out large swaths of enemies and decimate terrain to reach certain special areas and acquire extra Energy Spheres. Leaf, Spear, Water, and Whip debuted as Copy Abilities the first time around, and this time Festival, Mecha, and Sand join them. Each one is serviceable and useful in its own situations, though I sometimes found Sand so similar to Leaf that it didn't feel all that distinct or necessary. If someone is on-hand locally, they can join you in the adventure as Bandana Waddle Dee, King Dedede, or Meta Knight. However, given the relative ease of the game, it isn't too challenging going on this journey alone.

Even if you don't have someone immediately on-hand, you don't need to be alone. Magolor Helper is a new, optional feature that adds the character as something of a guardian angel. When enabled, Magolor will show up if the situation gets dire. This could mean healing Kirby if he takes too many hits while traversing a stage or facing a boss. He can also float in to lift him out of a pit if he falls into one. It's not quite the Funky Kong equivalent from Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, but rather bears more in common with the Assist Blocks from recent Super Mario games. It also feels like a marked nod toward accessibility and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe being a game for beginners or newcomers.

Review: Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Leans into Multiplayer Experiences

So too is the new Merry Magoland mode. This essentially adds a party minigame element to Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, housing ten subgames in a single space. Each of these minigames, which include returning classics like Egg Catcher and Samurai Kirby, allows up to four people to take part in between three and four difficulty levels. A Magoland Tour option lets you go through a number in succession, with the winner being the one with the most points. Masks can be earned, to customize characters in this multiplayer mode and main campaign. The best minigame, Samurai Kirby, also appears in a Samurai Kirby 100 mode that lets you compete online once per day to see how your reaction time fares against 100 other players.

It's fine, but it points out an inherent weakness in Kirby series subgames. These aren't extensive, lengthy minigames meant to be played for substantial periods of time. the new Checkerboard Chase and Magolor's Tome Trackers attempt to remedy that, and things like Smash Ride and Booming Blasters attempt to impart a more competitive edge. But many of these are designed to be over and done in a matter of moments, which doesn't lend itself well to a party atmosphere. In particular, Crackity Hack and Samurai Kirby both feel out of place due to their reliance on quickly demonstrating reflexes in the briefest possible way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8IEH1WiW74

The thing about Kirby's Return to Dream Land is that it ended up followed by some truly exceptional installments. Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot are fantastic platformers, and Star Allies offered a different, fresh take on an installment heavy on multiplayer features. There's still some great level design here, to be clear! But even with the Magolor Epilogue and implementation of the Festival, Mecha, and Sand abilities, it doesn't result in any substantial changes. The newly added Magolor Epilogue can offer some additional insight into the character and a bit more thought, since you need to plot out upgrades. It can come across as a bit more of a challenge than the original game, due to your limitations, which is appreciated.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land, at the time, felt like a poignant throwback after installments like Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards and Kirby and the Amazing Mirror. Now in 2023, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe's revival results in an entry that feels like a more introductory experience to be enjoyed with a small group of newcomers to the series. It fits in with the idea of the early days of the Switch's lifespan, what with the promises of rooftop parties with the system placed in Tabletop Mode for multiple people to enjoy. It's not the best Kirby installment to play in 2023, but it still feels like there's a place for it in our gaming lives.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe will come to the Nintendo Switch on February 24, 2023. A demo is also available.

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Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 8:30 AM
    

Project Diva Future Tone Gameplay

Vocaloid's Hatsune Miku is one of Japan's most popular and beloved idols. She cemented herself in pop culture and is an icon across the globe. Once her popularity was evident worldwide, Sega began releasing the games in English. For over 10 years, players around the world jammed to Hatsune Miku's catchy and captivating songs on their consoles and handhelds. As Japan has some exclusive titles that were never released internationally, you might be wondering what are some available games featuring Hatsune Miku and other Vocaloids worldwide. Here's a list compiling all of Hatsune Miku games released in English.

Hatsune Miku Project DIVA F PS3

International Debut - Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F

Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F was first released in North America on August 27, 2013 on PlayStation 3 with Europe following suit days later on September 3, 2013. The PlayStation Vita version came out about six months later in North America and Europe in March 2014.

Hatsune Miku Project DIVA F 2nd gameplay

Round Two - Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F 2nd

The next Hatsune Miku game to appear in English is simply titled Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F 2nd and followed through after the success of its predecessor. With more songs added to the game, it added more content for Western audiences to experience. The game came out on the PlayStation 3 and Vita in North America and Europe in November 2014.

Hatsune Miku Project DIVA X gameplay

New Type of Gameplay - Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X

As the 10th overall entry in Sega's Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA series, X is a unique entry that really makes it stand out to celebrate 10 games featuring Hatsune Miku. Its rhythm game track may play like the other Project DIVA games, but features a cute visual novel-type story. It focuses on journeying through five clouds that involve taking five unique traits and providing different in-game missions. Released on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita, this title came out on the same day in Europe and North America on August 30, 2016.

Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Future Tone

In a Home Near You - Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Future Tone

Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Future Tone is perhaps the most polished and gorgeous Hatsune Miku game both visually and gameplay-wise. It showed up on the PlayStation 4 in January 2017. The game is separated into three sections and has an extensive library thanks to DLC being added after launch. Prelude is a free-to-play download, which PlayStation owners can use to try out two songs from the game. Then there are the Future Sound and Colorful Tone song packs, offering more content for fans who find the game worthwhile.

Hatsune Miku Mega Mix Switch

Catching The Wave - Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix

Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix started as a Switch exclusive in May 2020, then also appeared as Mega Mix+ on the PC in May 2022. With new songs and an exclusive game mode designed for the Switch, Mega Mix offers game time on the go and is a must-buy for those that don't own a PlayStation console. If you have a PC, you can go all in and take advantage of mods with Mega Mix+ to make your own customized and enhanced experience with Project DIVA.

Hatsune Miku Project Mirai DX for Nintendo 3DS

Bonus Round - Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX

In Japan, having exclusive titles sounds cool, but for Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX, it benefited both North American and European consumers. They only needed this Hatsune Miku game instead. DX is an expansion of the first and second Project Mirai titles from the exclusive Japanese predecessors with more features. This Nintendo 3DS title came out in September 2015 in North America and Europe. With 3DS digital purchases going away in late March 2023, you have a bit more time to look into the demo and see if the game is worth adding to your gaming collection.

Hatsune Miku Flick mobile game

Mobile Time - Miku Flick

As a mobile exclusive, Miku Flick is as straightforward as can be for a game on iOS and Android devices. Released a month after Japan's April 2012 debut, it is a spin-off of Project DIVA. Miku Flick is a simplified version of the franchise given its use of smaller screens and touchscreen gameplay. A sequel eventually came out months later, released worldwide in August 2012. Miku Flick and its sequel are no longer listed in the App Store and Google Play Store. Despite this, gameplay footage still exists on YouTube.

Hatsune Miku: VR Future Live PS exclusive

Into Our World - Hatsune Miku: VR Future Live

If you never had a chance to go to a Hatsune Miku concert, this title might be an interesting experience. This free PlayStation VR game may just fulfill that dream! Hatsune Miku: VR Future Live launched in October 2016 worldwide, featuring a handful of songs. While not much, they offer the fun simulation of watching Hatsune Miku perform "live."

Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage promo art

Worlds Colliding - Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage!

As Hatsune Miku's most recent mobile game, Colorful Stage! features breathtaking and stunning visuals with an interesting story akin to gacha titles. Japan got to experience the game a year earlier, but Colorful Stage! eventually released worldwide to English speakers in December 2021.

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Siliconera Wednesday, February 22, 2023 8:00 AM
    

Dead or Alive Venus Vacation Yukino

Zack Island is getting another new visitor. A new update stream for Dead or Alive Venus Vacation debuted Yukino, the latest character to join the game's roster. Yukino is described as a bubbly  student. [Thanks Game Watch!]

Check out her introduction via the stream archive. Yukino is introduced at about the 20 minute mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alf4LD4lCLA&t=1226s

In the Dead or Alive Venus Vacation Yukino trailer, Yukino is seen taking photos and selfies on Zack Island. She sees printed photos taken by the player, and expresses admiration of their work.

A new original character for Dead or Alive Venus Vacation, Yukino is 18 years old and is still in school. She appears with blonde hair and pink highlights, and is one of the few Dead or Alive characters explicitly confirmed to dye her hair. Her hobbies are collecting cosmetics, taking selfies, and visiting the aquarium. She enjoys matcha ice cream and pink lemonade. Her birthday is January 20th. Yukino is described as a "gal" or "gyaru," part of a fashion-chasing subculture that favors blonde hair and trendy clothes across a spectrum of styles. She's voiced by Kaori Maeda. Maeda also voiced Aria Futaba in Aikatsu Stars!, Shizuku Osaka in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club, and Nice Nature in Uma Musume: Pretty Derby.

Like other new characters such as Shandy and Tsukushi, Yukino is currently available in the Japanese version of the game. Her own Star Coordinate banner running through March 9, 2023. There's also a login campaign ongoing, with participating players able to net up to 5,000 free V-Stones for their trouble.

Dead or Alive Venus Vacation is available on PC. Yukino's appearance in the international version of the game hasn't been announced as of yet.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, February 22, 2023 1:59 PM
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     Modern Warfare 2 Ranked Play X12 Pistol LoadoutWhether you prefer to use an assault rifle, submachine gun, or a sniper rifle, you're going to want a reliable secondary weapon to take to the battlefield with you. If you run out of bullets in your primary weapon or you need a close-range weapon, an X12 loadout build can get the job done in Modern Warfare 2 Ranked Play. The X12 and the Combat Knife are the only options you equip in the secondary weapon slot in Ranked Play. Not only that, but due to the CDL rules being active, there are a lot of attachments that are banned. We've got you covered with the best X12 pistol class to use in your next Ranked Play match. Build the best X12 loadout for Modern Warfare 2 Ranked Play Muzzle: DZS Open Comp Barrel: XRK LUC-9 Rear Grip: Cronen Lima-6 Trigger Action: XRK Lightning Fire The first attachment used on this build is the DZS Open Comp muzzle for greater horizontal and vertical recoil control. In terms of a barrel, the XRK LUC-9 improves movement and aim down sight speed, whil...
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     Like A Dragon Ishin Frequently Lost Courier CloseupPackage delivery comes up more often than one might suppose in Like a Dragon: Ishin. While you're busy delivering pain with your katana, there are a lot of parcels that need to make their way through the city. Mostly, that happens by way of courier. Sometimes, you pitch in and help the couriers who need a little assistance. Here is our guide on how to complete 'The Frequently Lost Courier' substory in Like a Dragon: Ishin. Note: For more, check out our Like a Dragon: Ishin! guides and features hub. Like a Dragon: Ishin – The Frequently Lost Courier substory The Frequently Lost Courier is a young man who has set up his home base not far from Teradaya, in the southwest portion of the Shinmachi area. You can talk to him to provide him with directions for his current delivery. Then you can follow up a little later to offer the same assistance again. To complete The Frequently Lost Courier substory, you will eventually need to deliver some packages yourself. This p...
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