Kotaku Monday, February 27, 2023 3:30 PM  After teasing them in the main game, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have finally introduced two new Paradox Pokémon available through tera raids. Walking Wake is a prehistoric version of Suicune that appears in Scarlet and Iron Leaves, a futuristic interpretation of Virizion, is obtainable in Violet. These two Pokémon can… |
Kotaku Monday, February 27, 2023 3:15 PM  March of 2011. After a couple of moderately successful decades, the Italian gaming industry was facing its worst crisis yet; only a couple studios survived the dawn of the 2010s, and the country was still reeling from 2008's global recession. Because of limited funds and developers leaving the country to work abroad,… |
Kotaku Monday, February 27, 2023 2:56 PM  Last year, Ubisoft's ambitious sci-fi multiplayer adventure, Beyond Good and Evil 2, surpassed Duke Nukem Forever's dubious record for having the longest development time of any video game. Last week, staff at Ubisoft Montpellier were informed their managing director was no longer with the company, Kotaku has learned.… |
Kotaku Monday, February 27, 2023 2:37 PM  One of the best players in competitive Mortal Kombat 11 might've fallen shy of claiming the title of champion in a recent tournament, but that didn't stop them from striking fear and awe into every opponent as they bested some of the most lethal players. The thrilling victory would go on to another player, but for… |
Kotaku Monday, February 27, 2023 2:05 PM  Adin Ross, one of Twitch's top broadcasters with over seven million followers, has been banned from the livestreaming platform for the eighth time. This time, it appears to be permanent following a string of incidents he's engaged in on rival streaming platform Kick, including pulling up porn for his largely young… |
Kotaku Monday, February 27, 2023 2:00 PM  I've been getting into sports lately. Not like physically, mind you, but parasocially. Y'know, watching Hajime No Ippo ahead of the anime AF Creed III and seeing what the hubbub is about LeBron James making history while being an "old." While new Netflix game show Physical: 100 inspires lapsed athletes like myself to… |
Kotaku Monday, February 27, 2023 1:35 PM  The Horizon series has a knack for bad timing. When series debut Horizon Zero Dawn released, Breath of the Wild came out mere days later. Last year, when Horizon Forbidden West came out, Elden Ring was on its heels days after. Now, it seems, Horizon is overshadowing itself. |
Kotaku Monday, February 27, 2023 1:30 PM  After teasing them in the main game, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have finally introduced two new Paradox Pokémon available through tera raids. Walking Wake is a prehistoric version of Suicune that appears in Scarlet and Iron Leaves, a futuristic interpretation of Virizion, is obtainable in Violet. These two Pokémon can… |
Kotaku Monday, February 27, 2023 1:25 PM  Last night's heartbreaking episode of The Last of Us featured a moment of hope and love where two characters kissed, cementing how they truly felt about each other. It was a key moment in the episode and was pulled directly from the source material. The kiss was also completely absent if you were watching the episode… |
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Kotaku Monday, February 27, 2023 12:15 PM  Don't worry if you've overslept through the big Pokémon Day livestream: We've been chronicling everything that you could possibly need to know. The Pokémon Company announced updates for what seems like every ongoing game in its portfolio (including DLC for Scarlet and Violet), a new Netflix show, and the dates for… |
Kotaku Monday, February 27, 2023 10:45 AM  Ready to spend potentially a lot of money on a nostalgia-fueled trip down Pokémon Trading Card Game memory lane? A new "Classic" boxset was just announced on Monday that includes pre-made decks featuring Charizard and the rest of the gang in a sleek new table top package. Why? Because I, and probably tons of other old… |
Kotaku Monday, February 27, 2023 9:26 AM  During today's Pokémon Presents, we finally got a look at the upcoming and highly anticipated Pokémon Sleep app. It was accompanied with an adorable live-action promo and some actual in-game footage. |
Kotaku Monday, February 27, 2023 9:25 AM  Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are getting paid DLC and the first wave of the upcoming expansion is coming in fall 2023. Called The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, the new adventure is separated into two parts and will take players beyond the existing Paldea Region as well as let them encounter new Pokémon. |
Kotaku Monday, February 27, 2023 9:10 AM  Netflix and The Pokémon Company have announced a new original series set in the Pokémon universe called Pokémon Concierge, though it doesn't seem to be the previously reported live-action series that was said to be in the works back in 2021. |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 2:10 PM  The Genshin Impact version 3.5 update goes live on March 1, and it can now be pre-installed on PC and mobile devices. The console pre-loads tend to come a bit closer to release, and that's the case here as well. The anime game's pre-installation will take up about 6.57GB on PC and 2.92GB on mobile. As usual, sizes may vary, but you'll want to pre-install to make the download process smoother when it finally goes live. Continue reading Genshin Impact version 3.5 pre-installation is available now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 3:40 PM  What is the Destiny 2 Lightfall raid release date? If you're looking for information about The Root of Nightmares raid launching with the Lightfall DLC, we have all the answers you and your fireteam need to properly prepare for the raid and earn rewards for completion in the Contest Mode timeframe. While we don't know all the details on the Lightfall raid in Destiny 2, we do know it will be an all-new raid in the free PC game, as opposed to Vault of Glass in 2021 and the King's Fall raid last year, which were both remakes of raids from the original Destiny. However, there are some clues as to what we might expect. Here's everything we know about the Destiny 2 Lightfall raid release date, start time, Contest Mode details, and more. Continue reading Destiny 2 Lightfall raid release date, start time, and details MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 3:27 PM  The Destiny 2 season 20 release date isn't far off, and now that the sun has finally set on the Season of the Seraph, players are still excited for what's to come when the next season launches. Destiny 2 season 20 will launch alongside the forthcoming Destiny 2 Lightfall release date and the Strand subclass, presumably bringing players an abundance of content, while the Destiny 2 Lightfall raid release date will come a little later on. If the storyline so far has you wondering what Destiny 2 season 20 has in store for the free PC game, here's everything we know. Continue reading Destiny 2 season 20 release date, story, raid, leaks, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 1:15 PM  The best Hogwarts Legacy talents improve your character in the open-world RPG, give you a better chance of succeeding at school, and thwarting whatever menace that may be in your way. The wizarding game has many avenues of improvement, from upgrading your abilities to acquiring new equipment and improving your Talents. Character growth is one of the primary aspects of an RPG game - going on a journey with your creation, not only from a story perspective but your abilities too. But how do you unlock talents, how do they improve Hogwarts Legacy spells and potions to make your character more powerful, and which ones are the best? Continue reading Best Hogwarts Legacy talents and builds MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 1:09 PM  The Hogwarts Legacy Mandrake is just as you would expect if you're familiar with the lore of the wizarding world - or the real plant's muggle world properties. An iconic plant baby with an ear-splitting shriek, the Mandrake is needed to complete assignments set by Herbology Professor Garlick, but can also be used in combative defence. But how do you get one, or where do you find a Mandrake? Much the same as other plants and fruits in Hogwarts Legacy, the Mandrake can be grown in the Room of Requirement, so you can always have one ready when you need them. Unlike other natural resources, though, the Mandrake isn't used in Hogwarts Legacy potions - that would be cruel - and can be equipped to your potion wheel itself and taken into battle, where its mind-blowing scream can be used to disarm opponents in the action-adventure game. If that's a weapon you'd like in your magical arsenal, here's how to get your own Hogwarts Legacy Mandrake. Continue reading How to get a Hogwarts Legacy Mandrake MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 1:02 PM  Acquiring a Hogwarts Legacy large pot and its potting table are crucial to growing some of the most important plants, or potion ingredients, in the wizard game, as you'll need to match the plant size to the pot you grow it in. You can grow all sorts of plants in the Hogwarts Legacy Room of Requirement, and they will yield some unique and interesting potion ingredients. As usual to you as Hogwarts Legacy spells, your potions can turn you invisible, heal you, reduce spell cooldowns, and other useful traits, so you definitely need to know how to farm the ingredients. While you can buy ready-grown plants from The Magic Neep and Dogweed and Deathcap shops, it's much cheaper and more fruitful to grow them yourself, so here's how to get a potting table with a large pot in Hogwarts Legacy. Continue reading How to get a Hogwarts Legacy large pot MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 12:32 PM  Want to know how to get the Hogwarts Legacy Cursed Tomb treasure? As one of the side quests requiring you to enter a secret dungeon, this is a gauntlet of puzzles and fights against nefarious villains, culminating in a cryptic puzzle that has you galavanting across the Scottish Highlands for your prize. In a very similar fashion to the Hogwarts Legacy Solved by the Bell side quest, you need to grab a map to reveal a cryptic puzzle. You must search across the Hogwarts Legacy map to get it, but thankfully we have its location for you. To start this RPG game's side quest, you need to reach level 24, complete the main story quest, 'The Helm of Urtkot', and grab as many Hogwarts Legacy Demiguise Statues as you need to advance your ability to unlock doors and chests with Alohomora level three. You also need Flipendo, but more on that later. Then, from the Manor Cape Floo Flame, head to the manor on top of the hill and descend the stairs inside its ruins. Unlock the level three lock to enter the dungeon and start the Hogwarts Legacy Cursed Tomb treasure side quest. Continue reading How to get the Hogwarts Legacy Cursed Tomb treasure MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 12:27 PM  You're likely here because you want to know if there's a Hogwarts Legacy respec mechanic available in the wizard game. After all, we all make mistakes and want a chance to reallocate points without losing any progress. It's a common feature in a lot of open-world RPG games, and would help budding witches and wizards nicely. Some of you may be asking what advantages you get if you respec in Hogwarts Legacy. Well, it's all to do with the Hogwarts Legacy talents, as allocating points to each one is a permanent action. Since there are fewer talent points than talents available in the entirety of the RPG game, you may find that you're one talent point short of upgrading your entire Hogwarts Legacy spells list, or you opted to learn the Hogwarts Legacy unforgivable curses far later on but wish to upgrade their capabilites. Continue reading How to respec in Hogwarts Legacy MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 12:17 PM  Are you on the hunt for Hogwarts Legacy troll bogeys? There aren't many enemies as fearsome and dangerous as the troll in Hogwarts Legacy, and for good reason. Not only can trolls deplete your health pool in a single attack, but they're also incredibly sturdy as they have thousands of health points compared to other minions. If you're extremely unlucky, you may have to fight against multiple enemies at once, making troll battles very difficult. You'll want to avoid encounters with trolls unless you're after precious troll bogeys to brew your own Hogwarts Legacy potions. You may also need to complete Professor Onai's assignment which requires you to collect troll bogeys, forcing you to defeat a troll in the wild. Getting into a fight with a troll in Hogwarts Legacy is a guaranteed way to collect some viscous mucus, so we've highlighted locations in the open-world game where you can find troll bogeys. Continue reading Hogwarts Legacy troll bogeys and their locations MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 12:14 PM  You need the Hogwarts Legacy Black family motto to complete a main story quest, 'The Polyjuice Plot', where you masquerade as Hogwarts headmaster Professor Black. Those familiar with Polyjuice potions from the Harry Potter books will know that while this elixir does turn a person into a copy of the person they think of, it doesn't give them their memories. So naturally, you'll have to do some detective work to find out what the Hogwarts Legacy Black family motto is. Thankfully, even though this is one of the later Hogwarts Legacy quests, available after 'The Headmistress Speaks', the mystery behind the motto itself isn't all that hard to remember if you recall one key detail about the Black family. Even if you get it incorrect, you won't be penalised. However, if you just want to get the open-world game's quest over and to learn how to get into the headmaster's office as quickly as possible, here is the Black family motto. Continue reading Hogwarts Legacy Black family motto explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 12:08 PM  The Hogwarts Legacy Ghost of Our Love quest can be incredibly confusing, especially if you aren't keeping track of your side quests. The treasure map with the floating candles can be acquired after 'The Hunt for the Missing Pages' quest without the player realising what they've just picked up. Fortunately, we're going to explain exactly what's going on, show you what you're looking for, and how to solve this mystery. Once you have the Hogwarts Legacy treasure map in your inventory, you will unlock the Ghost of Our Love quest. The map shows a drawing of the Forbidden Forest with an additional drawing of a bridge and some floating candles. You do need access to Lumos - one of the Hogwarts Legacy spells - to continue the quest, but there's a good chance you have it by the time you've reached this point in the RPG game. Continue reading Hogwarts Legacy Ghost of our Love floating candles map location MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 12:04 PM  Want to find all the Hogwarts Legacy secrets? With so many hidden chambers, passageways, and an ever-shifting set of stairs, it's no wonder that some deeper secrets are hidden within Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. However, a select few of these mysteries count towards one of the game's challenges. It's worth noting that you won't be able to solve all of the Hogwarts Legacy secrets until quite late into the game. This is because some rather hefty requirements rely on you learning specific Hogwarts Legacy spells and, for one of the secrets, upgrading it by finding all of the Hogwarts Legacy Demiguise Statues in the RPG game. Continue reading Hogwarts Legacy secrets list and how to solve them all MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 12:03 PM  Want to know when you can preload Destiny 2 Lightfall? PC players who have preordered the DLC can preload Lightfall for a limited time period ahead of the Destiny 2 Lightfall release date. It's a rather large download, so you'll want to get to it if you can so you don't have to wait for the installation to complete just as you're gearing up to play the popular FPS game. Continue reading Here's when you can preload Destiny 2 Lightfall MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 12:01 PM  Want to solve the Hogwarts Legacy A Bird in the Hand door puzzle? This one stumped us for quite some time before we got the logic behind it, as it's not immediately obvious what you're supposed to do to open it. Instead, you find this door next to some pillars and a pedestal where you can place the Moonstone. While it's evident that moving the lamps requires one of the more basic Hogwarts Legacy spells - Accio - it's not clear what the solution you're looking for is for this most fiendish of open-world game puzzles. However, upon closer examination of the clues before you, it should become a little clearer what to do; if not, we have the solution to the puzzle. Continue reading Hogwarts Legacy A Bird in the Hand door puzzle solution MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 12:00 PM  Not sure how to open Hogwarts Legacy eyeball chests? There are plenty of objects and items you can't interact with when you first start playing Hogwarts Legacy, but it won't take long before you can start collecting every item you find. One of the objects you'll certainly run into during your time with the RPG game are eyeball chests, or chests with eyes. Each one of these chests holds 500 Galleons - and is a great way to make money in Hogwarts Legacy - which is enough to buy several Hogwarts Legacy potions, plants and seeds from Dogweed and Deathcap, and much more around Hogsmeade. While it may feel like these chests are always watching you, all you need to do is cast a spell to remain out of sight. Continue reading How to open Hogwarts Legacy eyeball chests MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 11:58 AM  PCGamesN is searching for a hardware writer to bolster its coverage on everything from mice, keyboards, and headsets to the CPUs, GPUs, and other components that power our favourite games. Continue reading We're hiring! PCGamesN is looking for a full-time Hardware Writer |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 11:54 AM  The Hogwarts Legacy map allows fans to visit many of their favourite locations around the wizarding world. Whether you want to explore every mystery the castle holds, grab a drink in Hogsmeade, or just wander the gorgeous mountainous landscape, there's something for you. In such a massive open-world game, the map is crucial to your exploration, and Hogwarts Legacy is no different. With plenty of locations to explore within the school's halls and the Scottish Highlands, you need to know how to read this mammoth map, especially since it can get quite overwhelming as we explore in our Hogwarts Legacy review. Here's everything you need to know about the Hogwarts Legacy map including all the regions and major landmarks you can explore. Continue reading Hogwarts Legacy map size and locations MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 11:45 AM  Hogwarts Legacy multiplayer would give you the chance to team up with your friends to cause mischief and take down evil, so it's little wonder we want the mode in the RPG game. But does it exist yet? Hogwarts is a school, it's where you forge the greatest of friendships, so of course it would be a logical assumption that Hogwarts Legacy multiplayer would be available in the massive open-world game. You could attend classes with friends, no matter which house you belong to and which of the Hogwarts Legacy common rooms you call home, have someone to talk to as you traverse the massive Hogwarts Legacy map, and test out some of the kinder and funnier Hogwarts Legacy spells on each other. Sounds great, right? So, is there a Hogwarts Legacy multiplayer mode? Continue reading Is Hogwarts Legacy multiplayer? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 11:37 AM  If you're looking for the best Hogwarts Legacy mods, you're in luck. The wizarding world of Harry Potter is vast, and Portkey Games' offering looks to give players a full, rich Hogwarts experience. But what if you want to change something, or what if there are things you wish to add? Mods could be the way for you to put your own stamp on the game. Open-world games are notorious for their mods. They give RPG games a second life once the main story is done and dusted and you've explored every inch of the world. Some of the best PC games have found a way to extend their life tenfold due to the inventiveness of their players. Which Hogwarts Legacy mods will you use to leave your mark on the world of Harry Potter? Continue reading Best Hogwarts Legacy mods 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 11:27 AM  Hogwarts Legacy Twitch drops give you the chance to bag some exclusive customisation items for your player character in the wizard game. As with any Twitch drops, all you have to do to be rewarded is watch streams, so it couldn't be easier to claim these in-game goodies. As we touched upon in our Hogwarts Legacy review, the RPG game's clothing items can be pretty drab, so any excuse to increase your Hogwarts Legacy wardrobe collection and transmog options is a welcome one - especially when that includes pointy Dragon-Eyes spectacles and the exclusive Merlin's cloak. Here's everything you need to know about Hogwarts Legacy Twitch Drops. Continue reading Hogwarts Legacy Twitch drops MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 11:24 AM  Sons of the Forest multiplayer allows you to survive the cannibals and mutants of the horror game's ever-changing island with a friend or two, making the experience slightly less scary. With friends and NPCs around you, your team could become an unstoppable force. We already know that the open-world game provides you with two potential AI companions: Kelvin, and the elusive three-legged mutant lady, Virginia. That said, there's nothing quite like teaming up with a real-life friend in Sons of the Forest multiplayer, especially when faced with the terrifying Sons of the Forest mutants awaiting you in the caves and wilderness of the survival game. Here's everything you need to know about Sons of the Forest multiplayer mode. Continue reading Is Sons of the Forest multiplayer? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Sons of the Forest system requirements, Sons of the Forest release date, Best horror games |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 11:18 AM  How long is Hogwarts Legacy? A large chunk of the wizarding world is open to you once you reach Hogwarts Castle, but how many hours does it take to finish off the school year? If being on time and passing your classes isn't enough, you'll have all manner of fantastic beasts and goblin uprisings to deal with. It's always tough to pin down just how long it will take someone to beat an open-world game. What does finishing such an open experience look like; is it just completing the main story, or can you only close the Hogwarts Legacy book when you've collected every Demiguise statue, found every landing platform, and bested every Infamous Foe? We've had time to play through the RPG game ourselves to establish how long it should take the average person to finish Hogwarts Legacy. Continue reading How long is Hogwarts Legacy – length and time to beat MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 12:00 PM  Knowing how to get the shovel in Sons of the Forest is a must if you want to dig up precious items you need to survive, such as the all-important keycards. The shovel is an essential tool for the Sons of the Forest's all-new digging mechanic, so whether you've played The Forest or not, ploughing through dirt for treasure will be a new experience. In order to be sure you're not missing too much as you explore Sons of the Forest, you should make the trek to the shovel location as early as possible. You can only find it inside a specific cave on the Sons of the Forest map, so it could take you a while to find this new item in the survival game unless you know where to look. You'll also need to have obtained the Sons of the Forest rebreather and rope gun first, so once you have that, here's the Sons of the Forest shovel location you need to head towards. Continue reading How to get the shovel in Sons of the Forest MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Sons of the Forest system requirements, Sons of the Forest release date, Best horror games |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 11:44 AM  Can Kelvin die in Sons of the Forest? That's the question you probably ask yourself if you decide to help him and dust off the debris from your concussed companion. His ear is dribbling with blood, and his spaced look indicates that he's disorientated and possibly now deaf. However, all is not lost as you can get him to follow instructions written on paper and forcefully thrust onto his chest. There are advantages to keeping Kelvin alive in the survival game, and morally speaking, it's probably the best decision to do so. Kelvin is not the only companion who can accompany you in Sons of the Forest, either; you can also recruit Virginia to help you survive the cannibal-infested island, though you'll need a more delicate approach. Regardless, to those asking if Kelvin can die in Sons of the Forest, here is everything we know about our injured colleague. Continue reading Can Kelvin die in Sons of the Forest? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Sons of the Forest system requirements, Sons of the Forest release date, Best horror games |
PCGamesN Monday, February 27, 2023 11:09 AM  Knowing whether to steal the Hogwarts Legacy Fwooper feather for Garreth in Potions class is a tricky one because, on one hand, you want to give a good first impression to Professor Sharp as the new fifth-year student. On the other hand, Garreth's "spectacular" potion is sure to be excellent, and you want to make friends and allies during your time at Hogwarts. This isn't the only decision you'll need to make in Hogwarts Legacy, but it is one of the earliest, and Garreth does make a good case for himself in the RPG game. It's fairly simple to steal the feather - all you need to do is pick it up when you enter Sharp's office, alongside the ingredients you're actually in there for - but will you get in trouble? Here are the two outcomes of the Potions class decision on whether to steal the Fwooper feather in Hogwarts Legacy or not. Continue reading Should you steal a Fwooper feather in Hogwarts Legacy? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy mods, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, February 27, 2023 3:42 PM  Buying American imports on Amazon UK is one of the best ways to get a steep discount without resorting to lesser-known sellers, and occasionally you find a deal that is streets ahead of the nearest comparable price in Blighty. That's the case with this deal, where you can pick up Lexar's NS100 SATA SSD in a beautiful 1TB capacity for just £46. That's a super low price for what is by all accounts quite a reasonable drive, with read speeds up to 550MB/s, write speeds up to 500MB/s, TLC NAND flash memory and a DRAM-less design. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, February 27, 2023 11:58 AM  I'm not enough of a survivalist log-lugger for Sons of the Forest to be my leisure time bag, though it's always entertaining to performance-test a PC game that's constantly trying to kill you. This analysis and settings guide, then, is brought to you the ragged nerves of someone that's spent several hours being screamed at by camouflaged cannibals, having only survived long enough to hear them by consuming several tins of cat food. Honestly, I am more cat food than man at this point. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, February 27, 2023 11:02 AM  Oh no, poor Kerbal Space Program 2. The extremely anticipated sequel to everyone's favourite rocket-building space exploration game is a hot mess. A list of bugs longer than a Saturn V reads like a terrible medical diagnosis: quivering periapsis, unpredictable methane leakage, late-stage separation anxiety, loose payloads, non-stop burning, and sensitive nodes. The developers, smiling bravely in circumstances presumably beyond their control, describe the launch as like dropping a kid off for their first day at school. Well the kid forgot their lunchbox, their uniform, their books and their pencil case. They showed up at the wrong school, on a Saturday during half-term. If you were stranded on a desert island and had to recreate Kerbal Space Program from memory using nothing but coconuts and string, it would look something like Kerbal Space Program 2. The game is nowhere approaching finished, it barely resembles the promotional videos, and it isn't ready, even by Early Access standards. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, February 27, 2023 10:18 AM  Most JRPG fans on PC probably know Hironobu Sakaguchi as the creator and grandaddy of the Final Fantasy series. After he left Square Enix in 2003, Sakaguchi opened his own studio and worked on turn-based adventures like Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey - games that arguably matched his genre-defining classics - but PC gamers have been largely unable to experience them, until now. Maybe. Sakaguchi recently took part in a Q&A (reported by IGN Japan, translated by VGC) where he expressed the desire to bring his Apple Arcade exclusive Fantasian to PC. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, February 27, 2023 9:21 AM  Retro action-platformer Berserk Boy was first announced in the ancient year of 2021 and its reveal caught many fans (and me) off guard with how unbelievably rad it looked. After ten months of radio silence, the devs have finally released another trailer and launched a second Steam page - thankfully, the game still seems just as cool. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, February 27, 2023 9:00 AM  As previewed by Alice Bee, The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition doesn't simply bundle up Obsidian's spacefaring RPG with its DLC expansions. It's also an unexpected remaster, redoing and fine-tuning everything from companion AI and facial animations to weather effects and dynamic lighting. It's an enticing prospect for a game that never previously counted visuals as its strong suit, though there will be a catch: the Spacer's Choice Edition will have significantly higher PC system requirements than the 2019 original. |
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Twinfinite Monday, February 27, 2023 9:13 AM Can you name all these Big Bang theory side characters? |
Siliconera Monday, February 27, 2023 3:30 PM
Square Enix shared more Final Fantasy art through the official Japanese Twitter account for the game. For this new round of concept art, it is Barret's turn to show off the array of weapons available for him in FFVII Remake. His signature Gatling Gun is custom made to fight against Shinra's forces, and it has been a part of his arsenal for a long time since a particular event in his life. You can check out in more detail all six of the different weapons Barret can wield in FFVII Remake in the tweet below. https://twitter.com/FFVIIR_CLOUD/status/1630130623967797250 The other five weapons Barret can use include the Light Machine Gun, Big Bertha, Wrecking Ball, Steel Pincers, and EKG Cannon. His signature Gatling gun doesn't appear in the concept art, instead appearing as his equipped weapon in a 3D render shared by Square Enix. These concept art images also showcase the Materia slot placement and numbers available for each different weapon. Previously, Square Enix shared two detailed looks at Yuffie's updated design for Episode INTERmission. That's the extra DLC campaign for FFVII Remake available for the PS5 and PC versions of the game. Final Fantasy VII Remake is immediately available for the PS4, PS5, and Windows PC. Part 2 is currently in development for the PS5, and it is titled Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. It is due out in Winter 2023. The post FFVII Remake Concept Art Shows All of Barret's Weapons appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 27, 2023 3:00 PM
Once Undertale appeared, we started to see games appear to capitalize on the interest in that sort of take on seeing how the characters we consider "monsters" might live. Developers would tell stories humanizing them or showing what happens when ordinary humans happen upon them. Meg's Monster, from Fishing Paradiso developer Odencat, is one such game. It's pleasant and never overstays its welcome, but also only really focuses on its main characters and isn't as adept at creating a vibrant world filled with memorable NPCs. Meg's Monster begins with a young woman looking back on her past. She's trying to find answers after an incident in her youth, which led her to a laboratory. Once there, she experiences a major flashback and suddenly begins to remember the time she dropped into the underworld. Yes, at one point in time, an incident at the lab where Meg's mom worked led to her falling into the monster-filled underworld beneath the planet's surface. Fortunately, when that happened, an incredibly strong and resilient monster named Roy was there. When she began to cry, due to the incredibly jarring circumstances of being separated from her parent and lost in a terrifying area, the two monsters realized that it felt as though the world was about to end. For the sake of their survival, they decide to protect the girl from the monsters who'd normally see such a kid as a snack, attempt to keep her from crying and ending it all, and seeing if they can reunite her with her mom. However, there's also a mysterious man involved, as well as a monster Council determined to keep a monster-human nonaggression pact in place.
The idea of Meg's Monster is that Roy is basically indestructible and capable of beating up any monster. So there are no random battles. Only fights against major, worthy opponents appear. However, since he's unbeatable, "damage" comes from the mental damage she experiences seeing him get hurt. Said fights are relatively easy and serve more as means to further the story and briefly showcase obstacles or characters, rather than actually challenge the player. For example, in one fight right when I'd run out of the toys you use to replenish Meg's psyche so she won't cry and end the world, the opponent fell asleep. This left an easy opportunity to defeat them. Attacks are clearly telegraphed, as are moments when you can do something like perform a special action that can help with finishing a fight. Not to mention in another fight, when it seemed like Meg hit her limit, instead she found Roy getting hurt "funny" and recovered all her mental fortitude on her own. So really, it's more babysitting her, then reacting with a toy unlocked as you proceed through the story to make her happy again.
It's all heavily scripted, though I did purposely fail a fight to see if it could happen. (It can, and you get an option to try again.) There are no items to really collect. The game auto-saves. You pick locations on a small map and automatically end up there, rather than traversing the underworld. Each story segment also serves to show how Roy and Meg are getting closer, as well as how monsters and humans tend to interact in this world. It works well, and the art direction means monsters do all seem quite distinct even with some minimalistic design. However, due the simplicity of Meg's Monster, there can be some issues when conveying information. Essentially, since it opts for speech bubbles, it means there can be a lot of overlap. Characters can be hidden, including ones who are a part of the conversation. Dialogue selection options can cover what someone recently said. It's not a big issue. However, since the character designs are rather nice, it's a bit frustrating when they are hidden.
It also means there isn't much context or backstory presented for characters in the name of moving things along. Unless someone is a major figure, like Roy, Meg, Golan, Paul, or Gustav, they can flit in and out of the plot. This means you might see Council members coming to check in on Roy and Meg and not know who these people are or why they might matter. I'd even consider Meg's Monster trying to be a "lite" version of Undertale. There's a bit more skill to Undertale, especially if you're going for a pacifist route, but it mimics the same sort of ambiance and personality of an "underworld" area below the human world filled with monsters who can be surprisingly personable. There's a bit more gruffness in terms of the language, and it can be a bit more ominous. I wouldn't say it's as silly, and there are fewer memorable characters. However, the designs are fun and there are moments when it can be quite clever.
I do wish that it gave people more changes to really connect with the larger cast and experience more side-stories. Roy, Meg, and to a lesser extent Golan are the main focuses here. There are occasional moments when a green exclamation point will appear on the map, allowing someone to pop in and briefly take part in an exchange with other NPCs. However, these tend to be quite brief and even ones with side quest elements to them, such as preparing a hamburger, don't involve too much thought or offer any reward other than talking to other monsters for a while. Meg's Monster will come to the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC on March 2, 2023. The post Review: Meg's Monster is a Brief Undertale-like appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 27, 2023 2:30 PM
Way back in November 2022, Square Enix announced that a free The Diofield Chronicle update would appear in March 2023. Now that it's around the corner, the company offered more details about what to expect. In addition to the Waltaquin Redditch story, there will also be three other additions to the game. New teaser art also appeared showing a dragonic opponent. Here's Square Enix's tweet going over this The Diofield Chronicle free update. It doesn't offer a March 2023 release window beyond "soon." It also notes Waltaquin's Story as the first major addition. For those who played the game, they'll understand the importance of getting this additional glimpse into what she experienced during the course of the adventure. As a Magicker, she used magic spells. As such, there will be Magic Tomes following the update.
Two of the updates won't involve the additional storyline. Currently in The Diofield Chronicle, people can choose the Casual, Normal, or Hard difficulty options. The announcement mentioned Very Hard will be available. It also noted people with a New Game+ save could choose Extra Mode. The DioField Chronicle is available on the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, and its free update will arrive "soon" in March 2023. The post The Diofield Chronicle Free March Update Detailed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 27, 2023 2:00 PM
Mapollo 3's manga PPPPPP ended on February 26, 2023, and the last chapter of the series is now live. It appeared in Shonen Jump, though people can already read the English version via both Viz Media and MangaPlus. The series ended up spanning 70 chapters total. Almost all of the Otagami family's septuplets are highly skilled pianists. The exception is Lucky. However, at his ill mother's request, he decides to try and become as successful as his six siblings. The series follows him as he gets serious about performing and joins Shibuya Music High. There, he becomes known for his extremely quiet style of playing. (Hence the series' title.) This also means reuniting with his siblings Don, Reijiro, Mimin, Fanta, Sorachika, and Sikato. It will still be a while before all of those chapters are organized into manga volumes. In Japan, the seventh volume is set to be released in April 2023. There tend to be nine chapters in each one. This would mean it should cover chapters 53 through 61. If so, that would make volume eight the last one, with chapters 62 through 70 inside, covering the last chapter of PPPPPP. As for the English releases, the first volume of the PPPPPP manga appeared outside Japan on January 24, 2023. The second is due on April 25, 2023. However, these are only available digitally and not physically. The post PPPPPP Manga Ends, Last Chapter Released appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 27, 2023 1:30 PM
Uniqlo announced an upcoming collaboration between its UT line of shirts and Splatoon 3. There will be a total of 14 designs that you will be able to purchase from March 24, 2023. Kids' sizes are 990 JPY with adult sizes costing 1,500 JPY. [Thanks, Game Watch!] In total, there are five designs for adults, six designs for kids, and three cargo pants designs. If you purchase more than two Splatoon 3 shirts at Uniqlo, then you can get an original aluminum case with Splatoon 3 stickers inside. The case itself resembles a locker. Online customers can also get the case if they order more than two Splatoon 3 items, but in their case they have to get it through a lottery. The cases are on a first-come-first-serve basis. Here is a closer look at the various items you can get from Uniqlo for Splatoon 3: [gallery columns="8" link="file" ids="952911,952905,952903,952912,952904,952913,952910,952909,952908,952907,952906,952902,952901,952900,952899,952898"] Splatoon 3 is the highly popular and critically acclaimed third game in Nintendo's Splatoon series. It is a PvP game whose main game mode focuses on teams covering as much territory as possible with ink. Accordingly, a lot of the designs center on the Turf War mode of the game. Splatoon 3 is readily available on the Nintendo Switch. The Splatoon 3 shirt designs will appear in Uniqlo from March 24, 2023. The post Splatoon 3 Shirts to Appear in Uniqlo appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 27, 2023 1:00 PM
Nintendo of Europe took to Twitter to share gameplay footage from Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon that shows how your companion Cheshire will be able to gain powers from Elemental Cores. These abilities can be used both in combat and in traversing the environment. The game was previously announced at The Game Awards 2022 and is intended to be a "more accessible title". So far, we have seen a wood-enhanced form that uses vines to pull platforms and entangle enemies. there is also a stone core that is able to be used as a bounce-pad, as well as allow Cheshire to shield Cereza from hazards. The Cheshire water form uses a stream of water as an attack and a form of propulsion. Finally, there is a Fire form that melts ice barriers and scorches enemies. You can watch the full video below: [embed]https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1630191021865795584?s=20[/embed]
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is a prequel to the Bayonetta series that shows the titular character back when she was known as Cereza. The game follows her searching the Avalon forest for the power to save her mother with the aid of her demon-possessed doll, Cheshire. Players will control both Cheshire and Cereza simultaneously to solve puzzles and fight enemies together. Cheshire previously appeared in Bayonetta 3 where he also aided the witch Viola. Platinum Games' official Youtube channel recently uploaded a video discussing his design in that game, where he maintains his doll-like form. It is also possible Bayonetta Origins will provide more detail about the characters' backstories ahead of a the possible Bayonetta 4. Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is set to release on March 17 2023 for the Nintendo Switch, whilst Bayonetta 3 is immediately available for purchase on the Nintendo Switch. The post New Bayonetta Origins Gameplay Shows Cheshire Using Elemental Cores appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 27, 2023 12:30 PM
At Magic 2023, Hironobu Sakaguchi, the father of the Final Fantasy series, stated that he would be interested in a PC release and sequel of Fantasian. However, there is no concrete confirmation as of yet in regards to either. Sakaguchi's comment indicate an interest in continuing to expand on Fantasian. [Thanks, IGN!] The full quote from the article, translated, from Sakaguchi in regards to Fantasian is: "There are a lot of fans who want to see it on Windows, as well as lots of questions regarding a sequel. I wish to continue to do my best and work on it. ... Fantasian is a title that I still want people to experience." There is no hard commitment or promise in his statement, and it is unclear what has to happen (or what is happening) behind the scenes at Mistwalker in regards to the game. Fantasian came out in 2021 for Apple Arcade. Hironobu Sakaguchi created it and Nobuo Uematsu (also of Final Fantasy fame) was the composer. It has a unique diorama style, as well as an aiming mechanic for attacks. It focuses on an amnesiac boy named Leo in an alternate universe. There are two parts to the game and it does not feature any micro-transactions. As of the time of writing, Fantasian is only available via Apple Arcade, despite Sakaguchi's interest in a PC port. The post Fantasian Creator Comments on PC Port and Possible Sequel appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 27, 2023 12:00 PM
The Pokemon Company unveiled a new "premium trading card set" called Pokemon TCG Classic during the February 27, 2023 Pokemon Presents presentation. The set is in essence, a high-quality set of props used to play Pokemon TCG. You can see a teaser clip for Pokemon TCG Classic at the 3-minute mark in the stream archive. https://youtu.be/Qyfyd_t9mzs?t=182 The clip shows a man walking into a classy gaming lounge while carrying a leather briefcase. The case is embossed with Pokemon Trading Card Game Classic. He steps up to his opponent at a table, and unfolds the case to reveal a game board and a set of card containers, as well as a dish holding markers of various kinds. The man and his opponent play a round of Pokemon TCG, while also using the bespoke markers to indicate different statuses and mechanics in-game. The set is being made as a collaboration between The Pokemon Company, design firm Nendo company, and Pokemon TCG developer Creatures. A sneak preview of the full set will be available at the Pokemon World Championships. The World Championships will be held in Japan for the first time ever. The venue is in Yokohama, and the event is scheduled for August 11 to 13, 2023. Competitive matches in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Pokemon TCG, and Pokemon GO will be on offer for fans and pros. The event will also be broadcast live via official channels. The Pokemon Company also unveiled some art to commemorate the 2023 Pokemon World Championships. As with previous events, the art is designed to reflect the location hosting the year's festivities. [gallery columns="1" size="large" ids="952945" link="file"] The 2023 Pokemon World Championships will take place in Japan on August 11-13, 2023. The Pokemon TCG Classic set will be viewable there. The post Pokemon TCG Classic Classes Up Your Pokemon Cards appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 27, 2023 11:20 AM
Following the February 27, 2023 Pokemon Presents presentation, the official website for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet updated with images of the new Pokemon Fezandipiti, Munkidori, and Okidogi. These are three characters who are referred to as the "heroes of Kitakami." People will encounter them in the first part of The Hidden Treasures of Area Zero expansion pass, which is The Teal Mask. First, here's the official art for Okidogi. [gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="952960" link="file"] Next, this is Munkidori. [gallery columns="1" size="full" link="file" ids="952961"] Finally this is Fezandipiti. [gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="952962" link="file"] There were also official images teasing some of the returning Pokemon who will be new to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet in the expansion. Given that some are evolved forms, we can assume others in their line will also appear. Here's the list:
Here are the images showing some of the returning Pokemon who will be newcomers to these entries. [gallery columns="2" size="full" ids="952963,952964" link="file"] Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available for the Nintendo Switch, and The Teal Mask will bring the new Pokemon Fezandipiti, Munkidori, and Okidogi to the game in Fall 2023. The second part of the expansion's content is set to debut sometime in Winter 2023. The post New Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC Pokemon are Fezandipiti, Munkidori, and Okidogi appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 27, 2023 11:00 AM
In the middle of February 2023, Nintendo announced a new Pokemon Scarlet and Violet patch was on the way with Pokemon Box changes. Following the February 27, 2023, the update is live. While the Pokemon Boxes additions are there, they aren't the only changes. There are a number of bug fixes, yes. However, there are also new Battle Stadium competitions and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet can connect to Pokemon GO. There are three announcements for the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Battle Stadium. Each one involves a new competition. The Paldea Prologue Online Competition is being set up, with people able to enter. It is the first of the new Online Competitions. There is also a Friendly Competitions option. Here are the full 1.2.0 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet patch notes from Nintendo.
At the Pokemon Day presentation, there were a number of announcements for the game. For example, Paradox Pokemon versions of Suicune and Virizion are appearing in seven-star raids. There's also a The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero expansion pass. This patch also adds support for the DLC. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available for the Nintendo Switch, and the Battle Stadium and Pokemon Boxes 1.2.0 update is live. The post Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Patch Adds Battle Stadium Competitions, Pokemon Box Changes appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 27, 2023 10:30 AM
Nomura Tetsuya, the original character designer for Final Fantasy X, drew new art of everyone for the kabuki stage play. As a reminder, the kabuki stage play for Final Fantasy X will run from March 4 to April 12, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. So far we can see art of TIdus, but Nomura has drawn all of the party members in their kabuki outfits. [Thanks, Game Watch!] [gallery columns="1" ids="952884" link="file"] When you go to watch the kabuki stage play, the art of the seven party members will be projected upon a 8-meter screen. It will show up before each parts; there is an intermission before the first half and the second half of the kabuki stage play. It will also be on the pamphlet, so you can look it over at your leisure. Outfits for all of the characters have a distinctly Japanese aesthetic in its reimagining to match with the kabuki format. As mentioned before, the stage play covers the entire game so it is quite long. So there are two parts to the play, making it possible to purchase tickets for only half the show if your schedule can't make the whole thing. The first half ends after the party finds out Seymour is an enemy. The second half starts from the group's infiltration into Bevelle. The Final Fantasy X kabuki stage play will run from March 4 to April 12, 2023 in Japan. You can purchase tickets for it here. The post Nomura Draws Tidus for Final Fantasy X Kabuki appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 27, 2023 9:45 AM
Pokemon Sleep will appear in Summer 2023. The Pokemon Company International announced it at the February 27, 2023 Pokemon Presents. It will work with Android and Apple iOS devices. People can use the new Pokemon GO+ Plus device or place their phone next to their pillow while they sleep. The device will appear in July, and it will have a Pikachu "inside" it to sing lullabies and will grant you access to a Snorlax with a sleep cap. Both someone's phone or Pokemon GO+ Plus can be used to measure the data. This will be "analyzed" by the new Pokemon Professor Neroli. There will also be an ever-present Snorlax around. Here's a screenshot from the presentation showing how the collected data will look. Based on the data, different Pokemon will congregate while you sleep to also nap. Someone's sleep type could be classified as dozing, snoozing, or slumbering, based on their behaviors. You'll then get to "collect" Pokemon who show up to join you based on your sleep styles. You can see the first trailers and footage of the game at the 12:50 mark in the presentation below. Nintendo first announced this application back in May 2019. Since then, there'd been no sign of it. Pokemon Sleep will arrive on mobile devices in Summer 2023. Pokemon GO+ will launch in July 2023 and work with both this app and Pokemon GO. The post Pokemon Sleep Will Appear in 2023 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 27, 2023 9:41 AM
The Pokemon Company and Netflix are working together to bring a new Pokemon animated series to the service. It's called Pokemon Concierge, and is a new, original series. The announcement comes via the latest Pokemon Presents broadcast held on February 27, 2023. Rather than following Pokemon trainers and their journeys, Pokemon Concierge is a spin-off of sorts. The story follows a concierge name Haru. Haru works at the Pokemon Resort, where the Pokemon themselves are the guests. The brief trailer gives few more details than that, but shows off a Psyduck taking a a walk on the beach. It will be produced via stop-motion animation from Dwarf Studios. Dwarf Studios also produced Rilakkuma and Kaoru, a stop-motion series featuring Rilakkuma, the bear character created by San-X. Dwarf Studios founder and head Tsuneo Goda is the creator of Domo-kun, the famed mascot of Japan's NHK broadcaster. Dwarf also produced the Domo-kun animated shorts. You can see the announcement at the 5:04 mark in the Pokemon Presents video below. It begins with an introduction, then a first clip showing the series' stop-motion animation. The Pokemon Concierge animated series is in production and will appear on Netflix. Netflix also hosted the Pokemon Journeys anime mini-series. The post Pokemon Concierge Animated Series Announced appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 27, 2023 9:29 AM
Like Pokemon Sword and Shield, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC is on the way in the form of an expansion pass. The Pokemon Company International revealed the additional content during the February 27, 2023 Pokemon Presents. The presentation offered a first look at what people can expect from these two additional add ons The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disc. There are also new Paradox Pokemon coming in a new Tera Raid today.
The first Pokemon Scarlet DLC will be The Teal Mask in Fall 2023. That involves going on a school trip to Kitakami, and it introduces the Ogerpon Pokemon. The second is The Indigo Disk in Winter 2023. That adds Terapagos as a new Pokemon. Both will also mark the appearance of returning Pokemon in-game. People who pre-order will get a New Uniform Set of outfits for avatars. People will alos get Hisuian Zoroark as an early purchase bonus if they buy the expansion pass by October 31, 2023. It will know Happy Hour, have a Charismatic Mark, and be a Dark Tera Type.
Ahead of the announcement for the add-on, there was already a hint that something like this could happen. Even after completing all activities in Paldea, there is an unaccounted for portion of the map. In addition, new Tera Raid Battle Event will appear on Pokemon Day. Walking Wake, a Water Tera Type, and Iron Leaves, a Psychic Tera Type, will appear. Normally, Walking Wake is a Suicune Water/Dragon Paradox Pokemon, while Iron Leaves is a Grass/Psychic Virizion. Iron Leaves will only be found in Violet, while Walking Wake will be in Scarlet. Pokemon GO and Pokemon Home support is also on the way for both games. When Pokemon GO support arrives, people can share postcards from that game for the new Gimmighoul form. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available for the Nintendo Switch, and the DLC expansion pass will be out in 2023. The post Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC Announced appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 27, 2023 9:15 AM
At the February 27, 2023 Pokemon Presents, the game announcements kicked off with a new Pokemon for the Pokemon Unite roster, Zacian. The legendary will be the latest playable character. It will include its Sovereign Sword attack. There will also be a dapper Holowear suit for the character. It is available in the game immediately. The reveals also included some details about in-game events. For example, the Adventure in Zacian's Weald event will kick off today. people can earn new rewards by playing. There is also a Boss Rush event for people to take part in. Finally, if you enter the code "POKEMONDAY" into the game, you'll get a gold Zacian Emblem you can use. Here's the Pokemon Presents 2023, which included footage of Zacian in-game. And here's another focused look at its ability. https://twitter.com/pokemonunite/status/1630221488744812545?s=61&t=Z17p_wNOoqCObUxnvUJF0Q This marks the second new Pokemon to join Pokemon Unite in 2023. The first was Comfey. It's a supporter that is designed to help its allies. However, it can attack as needed as a ranged unit. Before that, Dragapult appeared. It basically was a final hours of 2022 one. It launched on December 29, 2022, right before the year ended. It is a ranged physical attacker, and it's designed with more experienced players in mind. Pokemon Unite is available for the Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, and the next new Pokemon in-game is Zacian. The post Next New Pokemon Unite Pokemon is Zacian appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 27, 2023 3:56 PM  Atomic Heart provides a myriad of obstacles coupled with exciting action sequences. The biggest question about any game is replayability, hence this is where multiple endings come into play. Does Atomic Heart have multiple endings? In this article, we'll tackle the possible different endings you'll get while playing through Atomic Heart. All endings in Atomic Heart Screenshot by PC Invasion Atomic Heart has two endings, which you can get depending on the dialogue you select before the final boss battle. The trigger dialogue is when you talk to Granny Zina as you decide if you will enter the climactic battle between Sechenov's Twin Ballerinas and Major P-3. We'll discuss the two endings you'll get in Atomic Heart, so be wary of spoilers. "I'm not laying a finger on Sechenov" ending Screenshot by PC Invasion This ending is a good and light-hearted one you may find funny in a way. Imagine investing all your time into the game, and you get t... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 27, 2023 3:47 PM  Wild Hearts allows players to catch various creatures in the wild, take care of them, and later harvest their materials. Investing time and resources to capture animals will reward players with constant resources for their adventures. This article will show you how to tame animals in Wild Hearts and harvest their resources. How to catch animals and harvest their materials in Wild Hearts Catching animals is very easy and straightforward. You only have to walk or sneak near the animal you want to capture and press the corresponding button ('L2' or 'LT' if you're using a controller and the 'E key' on the M/KB users) before they get away. As a tip for capturing them, we recommend scouting the area first, then running toward the animal while spamming the capture/catch button since animals tend to run away when you approach them. Screenshot by PC Invasion Wild Hearts offer a variety of animals to obtain within its vast, semi-open world. The best plac... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 27, 2023 3:30 PM  A new collectathon platformer is always something to celebrate. Clive 'N' Wrench has spent a long time in the works, and we were able to pose some questions to Rob Wass, the game's developer. Wass dove into his design philosophy, favorite genre games, and more, so let's see what he has to say about the new game. Clive 'N' Wrench: Interview with Rob Wass PC Invasion: Why is Professor Nancy the only major character who talks? Rob Wass: Technically, Wrench talks too, but rarely and only when he's got something to teach! I always quite liked the idea of a mute main character though, somebody that the player can imprint themselves onto, avoiding the disconnect that can happen when your character says something you wouldn't. I was surprised by how quickly Clive can move right out of the gate. Was the game designed with that level of speed from the get-go? The game's levels final levels were definitely designed with that in mind. Snappy qu... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 27, 2023 3:17 PM  Relics are some of the most important items you'll find on your journey through Vampire Survivors. Each one permanently unlocks something new in the game, from new menus, to difficulty options, to secret passive items in stages. Having a full set of these makes your runs much more manageable, which is why knowing how to unlock all the Relics in Vampire Survivors is such vital intel for any aspiring monster slayer. Read on for a full guide on how to find the Relics in each stage, as well as their specific locations and functions. Vampire Survivors: Steps on how to unlock all Relics Screenshot by PC Invasion The majority of Relics in Vampire Survivors behave in the same way: when you enter a stage with a Relic, a green arrow will appear, pointing you towards its location. You can follow the arrow, pick up the Relic, and voila! Job done. Some Relics, however, require a more involved process to unlock, demanding more from you as a player to track them down. The list below gives a full br... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 27, 2023 3:01 PM  PSVR2 is the successor to the already well-received PSVR. Sony has, yet again, pushed the boundaries of what this emergent technology can do and brought a new headset into the market. After its release on February 22, the general public has had time to find out how it compares, resulting in a few noted issues. Mura, framerate drops, and others have cropped up across social media forums. But what is 'mura,' and how do you fix the blurry image on the PSVR2? What is mura on the PSVR2? Mura is an issue that plagues OLED VR headsets due to the nature of the technology. LED screens have less of a problem with mura, but cannot provide the depth of color OLED is able to achieve. Consistency between the pixel's color is absolutely essential when viewed at such a close distance, so any variation where there shouldn't be results in a blurred image. Incorrect calibration can result in slight differences and a greasy, fog-like effect. This fuzzy or slightly out-of-focus image is... |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Monday, February 27, 2023 10:29 AM Joe Dever's epic gamebook series, Lone Wolf, is back in paperback for the first time in over 30 years, allowing a new generation of readers to enter the world of Magnamund. Originally published in 1984, the series has sold over 12 million copies worldwide, and its author Joe Dever became a pioneer in the fantasy … |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, February 27, 2023 1:00 PM Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is an open-world game in which the player assumes the role of a transferee at a large Paldea region school. The player is the only one who may select what to do in the game: dismantle the evil Team Star, complete the Pokedex and catch them all, discover the exciting new […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, February 27, 2023 12:00 PM Perilous yet rewarding. Perils of the Fen is a limited-time event introduced in Season 10 of Diablo Immortal. Like previous limited-time events, Perils of the Fen allows players to acquire tons of loot by completing simple tasks around the game. This guide outlines everything you need about Perils of the Fen limited-time event. Perils of […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, February 27, 2023 11:00 AM That's a lot less Ballas to worry about. The Ballas are a notorious street gang found in Los Santos and Davis. They are the rival gang to Franklin and Lamar's gang, the Chamberlain Gangster Families. Trevor had an earlier encounter with the Ballas in the mission Hood Safari when he joined Franklin to assist Lamar […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, February 27, 2023 10:00 AM Hollow Knight, a Metroidvania action-adventure game developed by Team Cherry, recounts the adventures of a nameless warrior known as the Knight as they traverse over Hallownest, which a dreadful disease has decimated. The Knight will be able to earn new items, abilities, spells, and charms as the Knight travels around Hallownest, allowing the Knight to […] |
WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Monday, February 27, 2023 12:31 PM A week has passed so it's time to discuss some of the gaming headlines from the past 7 days. The news has been a little bit quiet this week so there's nothing industry-shaking to talk about, but there have been four stories I wanted to tackle. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, February 27, 2023 3:54 PM A 'Tchia Oleti' edition was also announced The post Tchia launches March 21 For PC and PlayStation appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, February 27, 2023 3:12 PM A physical edition announcement trailer was also released The post Soulslike Lies of P Will Have Physical Editions appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, February 27, 2023 2:06 PM It will launch on March 7 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC The post The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, February 27, 2023 1:21 PM The DLC will launch in two parts. The post Pokemon Scarlet and Violet 'The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero' DLC Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
MonsterVine Monday, February 27, 2023 12:59 PM It's been fifteen years since the debut of Dead Space, and only ten years since the series got put on ice after the mixed reception to Dead Space 3. So color me surprised when a Dead Space remake comes out, and surpasses the original in every way possible. Dead Space Developer: Motive Price: $59.99 Platform: […] |
Level Up Monday, February 27, 2023 10:52 AM As part of today's Pokémon Presents livestream, Netflix joined the festivities to announce <em>Pokémon Concierge</em>. This… |
Level Up Monday, February 27, 2023 10:48 AM The Pokémon Trading Card Game has been a staple pillar of the Pokémon franchise dating… |
Level Up Monday, February 27, 2023 10:10 AM After last year's Pokémon Scarlet and Violet quickly became some of the top-selling Switch titles,… |