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Kotaku Thursday, March 9, 2023 3:15 PM
    

The only true moral stance Hogwarts Legacy takes is that animal abuse is bad. One of the main enemy types you face are poachers, a quest takes you to a dragon fighting pit that will horrify, and Poppy Sweeting (bless her) is a Hufflepuff student determined to free every animal on the hillside with your help. The bevy…

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Kotaku Thursday, March 9, 2023 3:05 PM
    

Yesterday, Viz Media announced that the end is neigh for the Naruto sequel series, Boruto: Naruto The Next Generations. Part I of the Boruto finale will air on March 26 and Part II is in production, according to the official Naruto website. Though the shonen anime's ending comes as no surprise to Boruto enjoyers, it…

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Kotaku Thursday, March 9, 2023 2:55 PM
    

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the upcoming online co-op action shooter from Rocksteady, has reportedly been delayed from its planned May release to sometime "later this year." This follows last month's release of new gameplay footage being met with a flood of negative reactions from fans and critics alike.

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Kotaku Thursday, March 9, 2023 2:25 PM
    

Whether it's video games or comic books, nerd media loves sexually awkward women. Or rather, the geekosphere only loves one type of sexually awkward woman. The ideal "femcel" is shy, selfless, and generally uninterested in male attention until the protagonist comes along. Mitaka Asa of Chainsaw Man is none of these…

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Kotaku Thursday, March 9, 2023 2:20 PM
    

That never-ending show parodying the '90s sitcom Seinfeld using machine-generated content, Nothing, Forever, is back on Twitch after being temporarily pulled offline in early February for generating some transphobic jokes. Unfortunately, this revival that creators Mismatch Media have dubbed season two isn't quite like…

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Kotaku Thursday, March 9, 2023 1:40 PM
    

We're barely one-twelfth of the way through 2023 and a surprising number of games are already about to get killed off, as devs have announced their impending deaths. Normally, we'd reserve this list for the end-of-the-year round-up, but we're ringing the death knell early because, with 15 games already lined up for…

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Kotaku Thursday, March 9, 2023 1:20 PM
    

First, there was Charizard, then there was Cinderace and Greninja. Now Decidueye is the latest seven-star tera raid in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This limited-time event will give you a chance to catch the Alolan grass-type starter, who is otherwise not available in the games at this time. While there are still some…

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Kotaku Thursday, March 9, 2023 1:00 PM
    

In the recently released book, Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars, Cal Kestis and his crew are together again, completing missions and having fun fighting the Empire. But one small moment early on in the book reveals that your alien pilot, Greez, didn't put all that salt on his food by accident. Instead, it seems like he…

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Kotaku Thursday, March 9, 2023 12:40 PM
    

Level-5 announced Professor Layton and the New World of Steam at the Nintendo Direct last month, ending fans' decade-long wait for a sequel. Today, the developer showed off additional story and gameplay details to satiate those who weren't content with just seeing a cinematic trailer.

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Kotaku Thursday, March 9, 2023 11:05 AM
    

Over a year after it was first announced, Microsoft's $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal is being picked apart under a microscope by regulators. It still appears to be crawling towards its inexorable conclusion, but things are getting very messy, and incredibly silly, in the process.

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Kotaku Thursday, March 9, 2023 10:40 AM
    

Final Fantasy XIV just dropped a new patch this week, which added new sidequests and a massive dungeon to the popular MMO. It also added quality of life features, one of which has made fans extremely upset. You'll never guess what it is: A chair. Many FFXIV players are rioting in the Square Enix forums, demanding that…

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PCGamesN Thursday, March 9, 2023 3:41 PM
     Genshin Impact's Deyha is so bad players have started a hashtag

Many Genshin Impact players are upset with how the newest five-star character, Dehya, turned out, and they've taken to Twitter to voice their displeasure. The community is using the '#FixDehya' hashtag to share their preferred buffs along with clips and images demonstrating the character's current uselessness. This may seem extreme, but in their defence, Dehya is seen as the worst five-star character in the anime game to date - and for good reason.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Thursday, March 9, 2023 2:02 PM
     Why Total War: Warhammer 3 is the perfect RTS fusion

Starting out as a strictly historical real-time strategy series based around the seminal battles of Feudal Japan, ancient Rome, and Medieval Europe, the Total War series has grown to include the worlds of one of the greatest fantasy franchises ever – Warhammer.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Total War: Warhammer 3 DLC, Total War: Warhammer 3 races, Total War: Warhammer 3 review

PCGamesN Thursday, March 9, 2023 1:25 PM
     Wayfinder microtransactions will be a

Love them or loathe them, live service games like Wayfinder and microtransactions go hand-in-hand these days. Ahead of the fantasy RPG game's official launch, I asked Airship Syndicate how it plans to navigate the potential minefield while keeping things fair.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Wayfinder preview, Best multiplayer games, Best RPG games

PCGamesN Thursday, March 9, 2023 12:30 PM
     Overwatch 2 season 4 release date, new support hero, and map changes

The Overwatch 2 season 4 release date might be a little way off, but there's no harm in looking ahead. As with all seasons in Blizzard's hero shooter, we can expect a new battle pass bursting with an assortment of brand-new skins and other cosmetics, as well as a host of quality-of-life changes to keep the live service experience fresh and fun.

After the barrage of changes implemented during season 3, we already know that the Overwatch 2 season 4 release date will continue to refine competitive matchmaking and the ranks system. We can also anticipate the scheduled mid-season Overwatch 2 balance patches, which are sure to shake up our Overwatch 2 tier list. That said, there's still plenty of new content to unpack ahead of the Overwatch 2 season 4 release date, so here's everything coming to the free PC game.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list

PCGamesN Thursday, March 9, 2023 12:17 PM
     Pesky Valorant bug means Gekko can run but he can't hide

Despite having been out for less than 24 hours, a Valorant Gekko bug means that the FPS game's new initiator is showing up on both his allied and enemy team's maps, making him a pretty juicy target for bloodthirsty opponents.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valorant Night Market dates, Valorant ranks order, distribution, and ranking system explained, Valorant crosshair codes

PCGamesN Thursday, March 9, 2023 11:59 AM
     GTA 5 DLC brings an eye-popping end to the Los Santos Drug Wars

There's new GTA 5 DLC coming to the game's online mode soon, as The Last Dose provides the "eye-popping conclusion" to the story of Dax and the Fooliganz from the GTA Online Los Santos Drug Wars update. This final chapter to the hallucinogenic quest chain for the multiplayer game arrives next week, with a trailer from Rockstar Games teasing all the over-the-top action you can expect.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best GTA 5 RP servers, GTA 6 release date speculation, GTA 5 system requirements

PCGamesN Thursday, March 9, 2023 12:12 PM
     Fortnite Chapter 4 season 2 release date, Mega details, and leaks

Want to know everything about the Fortnite Chapter 4 season 2 release date? Now a fragmented husk of its former self, the island was destroyed following the invasion of The Nothing and their Chrome herald. It seems that, for now, at least, relative peace has returned. However, the map wasn't the only thing to change, with new mechanics altering how to win the game.

If Fortnite Chapter 4 season 2 is anything like the free PC game's current season, then get ready for some mega new mechanics, such as Fortnite augments that give players perks in the heat of battle. Of course, you can also ride Fortnite dirt bikes, slurp on Fortnite Slap Juice, and open Fortnite Oathbound chests for all the current game-breaking weapons. Here's what we know about Fortnite Mega.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite Chapter 4 map - key locations, Free PC games, All Fortnite Chapter 4 weapons

PCGamesN Thursday, March 9, 2023 10:57 AM
     Company of Heroes 3 missions list

There are plenty of Company of Heroes 3 missions to take on in the Italian campaign. In addition to all the tactical battles, you'll need to manage the overall Allied war effort in central Italy. It can be a bit confusing - especially with some of the key story missions gated off until you complete specific objectives. Our Company of Heroes 3 missions guide will make sure you don't get stuck in the Apennines on your way to Rome.

While you'll be fighting skirmish battles against the Germans whenever your forces meet across Italy in Company of Heroes 3, it's the major story missions that have the spectacular set-pieces and major battles. This RTS game journey begins in Sicily with Operation Husky, in Gela, before landing on the Italian mainland at Salerno. From there, you've pretty much got free rein to approach the campaign as you see fit - and our Company of Heroes 3 tips will come in handy.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Company of Heroes 3 release date, Company of Heroes 3 pre-alpha impressions, Company of Heroes 3 system requirements

PCGamesN Thursday, March 9, 2023 10:53 AM
     Destiny 2 server status – is Destiny 2 down?

Wonder about the Destiny 2 server status? If you can't access your character or log on to Destiny 2, it's possible Bungie's servers are having a bit of downtime or have run into a problem. To stop yourself from troubleshooting your own network, you should first check the server status of the shooter. Currently scheduled maintenance times can be found below.

If you're experiencing issues, you might wonder what's going on with the Destiny 2 server status, or how long before the servers come back up. While there was planned 24-hour Destiny 2 server maintenance in advance of the Destiny 2 Lightfall launch, the free PC game's downtime concluded when the DLC launched on February 28.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Lightfall exotics, Destiny 2 builds

PCGamesN Thursday, March 9, 2023 10:28 AM
     League of Legends Arcane collab hinted at for LEC finals

Whether you actually play LoL or not, there's no denying League of Legends Arcane. The Netflix animated series from French studio Fortiche Production is one of the most successful shows on the platform, and saw a wide-ranging appeal outside of the game's core audience (which, make no mistake, is pretty huge itself). It's not too surprising, then, to hear that an Arcane collaboration might be in the works for one of the MOBA game's biggest esports events.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: How much have I spent on League of Legends?, League of Legends patch 13.5, League of Legends tier list

PCGamesN Thursday, March 9, 2023 10:31 AM
     Wo Long Fallen Dynasty update fixes janky camera controls on mouse

Team Ninja's all-new soulslike Wo Long Fallen Dynasty looks gorgeous, but has been plagued by bugs and clunky PC controls since release. Thankfully, the devs have heard our cries, putting out Wo Long Fallen Dynasty update 1.03 in turn to target some of the RPG game's most irritating glitches.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty review, Best Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty spells, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty bosses

PCGamesN Thursday, March 9, 2023 10:26 AM
     Cities Skylines mods – the best mods and maps

Looking for the best Cities Skylines mods? Colossal Order's city builder is a prospective civil engineer's dream come true. It's been a staple of the genre for many years, and the modding community has flourished in that time. Today, there are literally thousands of Cities Skylines mods available on the game's Steam Workshop page, which makes it understandably daunting to find the best ones.

Luckily, you have us. We've gone ahead and handpicked a suite of the best Cities Skylines mods that are guaranteed to breathe new life into the building game. No matter if you're a casual builder or a hardcore city planner, you're sure to find something to tickle your fancy, so without further ado, here are the best mods for Cities Skylines.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cities: Skylines mods, Cities: Skylines system requirements, The best management games on PC 2022

PCGamesN Thursday, March 9, 2023 9:39 AM
     The best clicker games and idle games on PC 2023

What are the best clicker games and idle games? There are some interesting connotations that come along with clicker games. Also known as 'incremental' or 'idle' games, the name betrays certain expectations: click your mouse, get a tiny reward, and repeat until you can make the process more efficient and lucrative like a lab rat pulling away at levers until it gets a tasty food pellet.

In most cases, there's a snowball effect that accompanies your progress that makes your clicks more productive, hence the "incremental" moniker. There are also many games that operate automatically even when you're not playing, which justifies the "idle" nickname. Clicker games manage to distil high-complexity concepts down into a series of single clicks and automation, and while they might not be among the best PC games for their depth or storylines, clicker games are certainly among the most calming and relaxing games around.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best browser games, Best clicker games, Best management games

PCGamesN Thursday, March 9, 2023 9:47 AM
     CSGO console commands, launch options, and configs

What are the most useful CSGO console commands? Like with many of Valve's other games, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive can exploit the power of the Source engine console to give you more options and better settings. It's just as important for improving at the game as knowing where to aim guns and grenades - plus, it can even make practising that much easier and more efficient. Being a Steam game, CSGO also has launch options that can be configured to customise elements before you're even loaded in.

Below we'll break down all the best CSGO console commands and launch options, and even recommend what you should change in your config files to give you the biggest advantage possible in one of the best PC games of all time. If you're a new player, you might want to check out our CSGO tips before heading into the console, to help you get a leg up in Valve's deceptively complex FPS game.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best free Steam games, Best multiplayer games

PCGamesN Thursday, March 9, 2023 9:27 AM
     CSGO ranks guide: how to get player and team rankings

As with so many things about Valve's peerless team-based shooter, CSGO ranks are hard to wrap your head around when starting out. There is little in the way of in-game explanations to help you figure out how to get started with CSGO rankings. It doesn't help that earning your stripes will take a lot longer than in other competitive first-person shooters like Rainbow Six Siege and Overwatch, either.

CSGO has continued to grow, now touting a concurrent player count of over one million during peak hours. That means there are a lot of new players learning the ropes and trying to adjust to one of the best PC games of all time. With 18 CSGO ranks, a lengthy road to getting ranked, and then the never-ending task of improving your rank lying ahead of you, we thought you could use a helping hand in the unforgiving multiplayer game - here is a breakdown of CSGO's ranking system.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best free Steam games, Best multiplayer games

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, March 9, 2023 12:01 PM
    

After more than 18 months of closed beta testing, Epic's self-publishing tools for developers are now available for all to use on the Epic Games Store. Previously, Epic had their own internal curation process for publishing to the store, but this changes from today, with developers now having much more control over getting their games onto the EGS. Well, almost.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, March 9, 2023 12:00 PM
    

I really enjoyed the first Figment when it released back in 2017. An action-platformer with a musical theatre twist using the human mind as its stage? Very creative! Bedtime Studios' follow-up Figment 2: Creed Valley keeps very close to the beat of the first one. You don't need to have played Figment 1 to enjoy this sequel, but I almost feel like you'd be missing you if you didn't (especially as it's free on Steam right now, for today only).

Figment 2 has all the visual flair and catchy sing-songs of the first, but it feels weirdly smaller. Both games will run you about 5 hours each, but Figment 2 is a little less punchy, a little less diverse, and feels more like an encore rather than a dazzling comeback album. That's not necessarily bad; I love an encore, and I enjoyed seeing more of Figment's surreal, subconscious mind-world. But, yeah, it's very much the same as the first game, but with less scope and fewer fart clouds.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, March 9, 2023 11:51 AM
    

Surprise RPG remaster The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition has turned out to be even more of a PC wilter than its raised system requirements would suggest. I've only been bumbling around the starting planet of Terra-2 so far, and thus haven't seen every single weather system upgrade and character model touch-up that the Spacer's Choice Edition has to offer, but it's made a worrying first impression in the performance department.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, March 9, 2023 11:00 AM
    

In a thrilling follow up to last week's episode, The Electronic Wireless Show podcast today discusses sequels and serieseseses, in light of some surprise announcements of sequels over the last week (Nate isn't here today, but maybe he'll return in the next entry? You'll have to listen to find out). In games we seem to accept that a series running for decades, over many, many sequels, is just kind of normal. What's the deal with that? Would games be better without sequels? Who knows? Us. We do. We talk about it today.

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Twinfinite Thursday, March 9, 2023 3:59 PM
     Just one more hit.

Twinfinite Thursday, March 9, 2023 2:29 PM
     Wall hacks without actually hacking.

Twinfinite Thursday, March 9, 2023 2:16 PM
     Giving the squad more time to prepare.

Twinfinite Thursday, March 9, 2023 1:43 PM
     Fleshing things out.

Twinfinite Thursday, March 9, 2023 1:19 PM
     Keanu Reeves has been kicking butt for a long time.

Twinfinite Thursday, March 9, 2023 11:59 AM
     There is beauty in its horror.

Twinfinite Thursday, March 9, 2023 11:41 AM
     MEGA by name, MEGA by nature.

Twinfinite Thursday, March 9, 2023 11:34 AM
     Believe it!

Twinfinite Thursday, March 9, 2023 10:30 AM
     Will we ever get to see the Cooper Gang reunite?

Twinfinite Thursday, March 9, 2023 10:00 AM
     Let's be honest; everything Grogu does is cute.

Twinfinite Thursday, March 9, 2023 9:30 AM
     Which character do you think should be added to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

Siliconera Thursday, March 9, 2023 3:30 PM
    

hunter x hunter 401 manga chapter

Yoshihiro Togashi tweeted about his progress on chapter 401 of the Hunter x Hunter manga. Though we cannot see the name (essentially the draft) at all in the pictures, we can see that he has written about nineteen pages. He also shared a bit of information about his health.

https://twitter.com/Un4v5s8bgsVk9Xp/status/1633699912083996672

A large part of Hunter x Hunter's massive schedule slip and multiple hiatuses has to do with Togashi's poor health. In previous interviews, he explained that his back and hip issues prevent him from sitting down for long. Considering that a lot of a mangaka's work hours are conducted while sitting down, this is a problem. However, in his tweet, Togashi stated that while he does not yet have a fixed work schedule just yet, he has been able to spend more and more hours per day at the desk. He noted he is very happy about this.

In late 2022, the Hunter x Hunter manga temporarily returned, with several chapters furthering along the political intrigue aboard the Black Whale. Shortly after that, Volume 37 came out in November 2022. That news came four years after the release of Volume 36 in October 2018. However, Hunter x Hunter went on hiatus yet again in late December 2022. At the time of the announcement though, Togashi stated that it would be a short one. Judging by the progress on Chapter 401, he was right.

Hunter x Hunter is available in Weekly Shonen Jump, and Viz Media handles the manga outside Japan. You can also watch the 2011 version of the anime on Crunchyroll and Netflix.

The post Togashi Shares Progress on Hunter x Hunter Manga Chapter 401 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Thursday, March 9, 2023 3:00 PM
    

Review: Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is Haunting

The Fatal Frame series is great at forcing you to do something that goes against every survival instinct, then coping with that "decision" as best you can. Do I want to go to the death island filled with killer ghosts? No. Is going up the stairs the creepy ghost nurse ascended wise? Absolutely not. Should you go into the nurses' station after said ghost nurse looked into your soul and ordered you back into your room? I mean, at this point I'd be too busy crying in a fetal position to do so in real life, so yeah, that's also a no from me. But Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse constantly pushes you into these situations, and that's part of what makes it such a great game.

Years ago, Ruka Minazuki, Misaki Aso, Madoka Tsukimori, and two of their friends were found after an incident on Rogetsu Isle. All five young women lost all memories of their lives prior to that moment. Now, two of them are dead. The survivors are convinced the answers to what happened, and their hopes of surviving whatever claimed the lives of their friends, are back on that island. So they return, as does Choshiro Kirishima. He's the detective who found all five girls that day while investigating Yo Haibara, and Ruka's mother called upon him to come back to find her daughter.

Koei Tecmo

Naturally, as this is a Fatal Frame game, there was a ritual gone wrong on Rogetsu! The fallout spawned a horrifying situation, and the result is an array of restless ghosts ready to torment the living.

I really loved how the narrative worked with Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse. For some reason, Fatal Frame III: The Tormented and Maiden of Black Water's multiple protagonists sometimes felt a bit forced to me. The use of Ruka, Misaki, Madoka, and Choshiro feels stronger here. Everyone seems a bit more united with their similar sorts of causes. It also helped me to root for them.

It feels like the ritual and backstory for Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is a lot more cohesive than other entries as well. There are some installments in the series during which you'll start to learn what's going on, find out what was being done in the rituals and why, and you think to yourself, "Maybe these people had it coming and deserved to become murder ghosts." But here, things aren't black and white. I sometimes felt bad for the villainous characters or, at the very least, understand why they would go to the lengths that they would. (But not that Ayako. Why? You'll see.)

Ayako

As with all Fatal Frame games, Mask of the Lunar Eclipse also works horrifyingly well because of its limitations. You want a little "light" that shows you the way to your next goal and reassures you that maybe somebody is on your side. No! Nobody on Rogetsu Isle cares about you! No light for you! You need to use your memory, hand-written notes on your phone, and a map you'll probably check every five minutes because you're so paranoid about taking a wrong turn and running into a ghost that wants to murder you dead instead! And you know what? You'll like it.

Would you like to run? No. You are, for the most part, playing as terrified young women who are also suffering from Moonlight Syndrome. (They also, like all Fatal Frame characters, are wearing absolutely adorable dresses and impractical footwear.) You will explore at a light jog, with controls that are slightly clunky, because honestly it's probably more accurate. I also feel it heightens the experience, which is fine. Said people also "reach out" for items highlighted at the same slow pace, which builds tension and makes you wonder, "Is this the time a ghost will grab me back?" (I hope not, because I've been drinking a lot of coffee to stay awake from the scary specter dreams and my heart can't take it.) It retains the series' trademark of doors opening slowly as well, so you never know if there's a ghoul on the other side. Frankly, if it'd been a while since a scary revelation after opening a door, I held my Switch away from me until the music and sound effects told me if it was safe to look.

Review: Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is Haunting

It's like listen. Koei Tecmo gave you the ability to quickly turn around this time around. That alone is a blessing given how often a ghost will pop up out of nowhere to sap your will to live with a single touch.

Besides, you have the Camera Obscura and Spirit Torch. A camera and flashlight, respectively, each one is capable of damaging the ghosts and saving your life. I was pleasantly surprised to see both the standard and gyroscopic controls both work quite well. However, I did prefer and would recommend using the analog sticks for aiming. As usual, you can happen upon lenses while you venture through the island's locations, which can make encounters with ghosts much easier. There are also different sorts of film that can be acquired to help with damaging your opponents as you line up perfectly timed shots to dispel them. However, as in the past, one does offer infinite film, so you're never truly left prone. If you enjoy this element, a Mission Mode lets you really focus on shooting ghosts. Or, you can play at being an actual photographer with its photo mode.

I must say that the ghosts in Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse sometimes feel like an upgrade over ones that appeared in the past. As usual, Koei Tecmo knows how to capitalize on common fears. Do you not like little girl ghosts? Let me tell you, there is a kid in here that gave me flashbacks to some of the Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly ones. (Remember the children who play hide-and-seek with you? They still haunt my dreams every Thursday night.) Don't like dolls? Good news! There's a ghost with a human-size doll you'll get to hang out with! (It's a more terrifying encounter than the Crimson Butterfly ghost-and-doll one again!) But what stands out is that some ghosts are much faster and more unpredictable than in past entries. It really tripped me up in a good way.

Koei Tecmo

Not to mention the new Bloom mechanic means that some ghosts will blossom. You may hear the words bloom and blossom and think, "Hey! That sounds positive. Flowers bloom and blossom, and those are good things!" Then you remember this is Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse. Here, that means the ghosts transform to become even more horrifying, powerful, and deadly. There are a lot of ways in which this particular installment ramps up the tension. This mechanic amplifies that, while also tying it into the story to make it feel like a natural addition.

Especially since all of the ghosts look good. Maybe they look too good? This is a rather well-executed remaster. Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse can look really fantastic on the Switch sometimes. Yes, there are a few ghosts that look more silly than scary. I was generally impressed. (When I was feeling brave enough to actually look some of them in the eyes, that is.)

Review: Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is Haunting

The good news is, if you are a wuss like I am, Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse's easy mode has some lovely accessibility features. The Camera Obscura will automatically lock onto ghosts. This is especially a godsend for some of the new and improved faster ghosts that come up. There's also one "altercation" later in the game with multiple specters that, honestly, even felt trying with that bonus due to the overwhelming nature of the encounter. It's a lot!

Listen. Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is so scary that one night after I played it for about five hours straight, I couldn't sleep properly as I live in an apartment building. Whenever I'd hear a neighbor shuffling down the hall or someone slam a door too hard, it would jar me awake. I was certain one of these ghosts was going to get me. This is the kind of game it is. It wrecked me in a way past Fatal Frame entries didn't, and I'm sure once I'm able to rest without seeing some of these ghosts in my mind's eye, I'll appreciate that.

Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. It also appeared on the Wii in Japan.

The post Review: Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is Haunting appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Thursday, March 9, 2023 2:30 PM
    

my hero academia hiatus

Due to Kohei Horikoshi's health concerns, the My Hero Academia manga will go on a two-week hiatus. It will not appear in issues 15 and 16 of Weekly Shonen Jump. However, it should resume in the seventeenth issue. Should there be any complications in Horikoshi's condition, however, this hiatus may last a bit longer. [Thanks, ryokutya2089!]

Currently, My Hero Academia is in the midst of its Final War Arc. This appears to be the climax of the series. The heroes and the villains are facing off against each other and the stakes are high. While this certainly does seem like the actual and literal final battle that Izuku may need to deal with, there is no telling when My Hero Academia will end.

My Hero Academia is a massively popular anime and manga series that follows Izuku Midoriya, or "Deku," which is both his nickname and his heroic alter ego. Despite his childhood dream of becoming a superhero, he did not have a Quirk at birth. A Quirk is basically a superpower. But then he meets his hero All Might, who bestows upon him the powerful Quirk One For All. Thus begins Izuku's training to become the number one hero.

My Hero Academia runs weekly in Weekly Shonen Jump and Viz Media handles its North American localization. The anime adaptation is streaming on Crunchyroll. The current hiatus for the My Hero Academia manga will last two weeks.

The post My Hero Academia Manga to Go on Hiatus for Two Weeks appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Thursday, March 9, 2023 2:00 PM
    

attack on titan uniqlo header

To commemorate the first half of part 3 of the final season of Attack on Titan, Uniqlo will sell several t-shirts based on signature scenes from the series. People in Japan will be able to purchase them from March 17, 2023. All of the shirts will cost 1,500 JPY, which is around $10.95, and you can get sizes ranging from men's XS to 4XL. [Thanks, Denfaminico Gamer!]

So far, we can only see five of the seven designs. However, the majority of them are iconic scenes or lines from the series. One of them has the title of the show on the front. There is also a t-shirt of Levi offering his heart in a salute. As well, Eren and Mikasa's "If you don't fight, you can't win" line appears as a T-shirt design.

You can check out clearer pictures of the designs via Uniqlo's webpage for the collaboration and in the gallery below.
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Uniqlo will also hold a campaign while the Attack on Titan t-shirts are available. If you purchase two or more shirts, you can get a #WITHUT sticker. Once you scan the barcode on the back of the sticker, you can use an original AR filter in Instagram. Obviously, you will need the Instagram app and an account in order to use this sticker. These will be available while supplies last in physical stores, whereas the online Uniqlo store will hand it out  via lottery.

Attack on Titan is streaming on Netflix and Crunchyroll. The Attack on Titan UT T-shirts will appear in Uniqlo in Japan from March 17, 2023.

The post Attack on Titan Shirts Will Appear at Uniqlo appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Thursday, March 9, 2023 1:30 PM
    

New Honkai Impact 3rd Animated Cutscene and Theme Song Shared

HoYoVerse the developer of Genshin Impact, shared released a new song and animated cutscene for Honkai Impact 3rd. The track is called "Da Capo" and was produced by Hoyo-Mix, the developer's internal music production team. The song is listed as being the theme for the "Graduation Trip" animated short. You can listen to "Da Capo" now on Spotify and Apple Music in both its original and instrumental arrangements. As for the CG animated short, it is called "Transcend."

First, here's the new Honkai Impact 3rd song announcement.

In "Transcend," Kiana Kaslana walks through a crumbling church. In the church, statues of other characters begin to break around her. She is then joined by friends as she changes to her Herrscher form and ascends into a brightly colored tunnel of light to confront a new threat. "Transcend" features the voices of Miyuki Sawashiro as Raiden Mei and Kana Asumi as Branya Zaychick.

You can view this new animated short below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2SuIavrMM0&ab_channel=HonkaiImpact3rd

Honkai Impact 3rd is a mobile game developed by miHoYo and released in 2016. It is an action RPG that focuses on dodging enemy attacks and counter-attacking in turn. It is known for having a large story that is spread across multiple mediums including comics, animated shorts, visual novels, and the game itself. A spin-off titled Honaki Star Rail will be released on April 26th, 2023.

You listen to "Da Capo" on Spotify and Apple music. While you can watch "Transcend" on Youtube.

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Siliconera Thursday, March 9, 2023 1:18 PM
    

Eat KFC to Get Diablo 4 Beta Early Access

There is now an additional way to get access to the Diablo 4 Early Access beta, and that's by getting select items at KFC. The fast food chain announced the offer on its official website. If people get select chicken sandwiches, such as the Double Down that involves two fried chicken patties with cheese and bacon between them, they will get a code to participate. However, the offer is limited to online orders.

Previously, the only way to participate in the Diablo 4 Early Access beta weekend between March 17-20, 2023 was to pre-order the game. This promotion now allows purchases from KFC.com or its app to count toward gaining access. You must order one of the following sandwiches between March 8-18, 2023, however.

  • Bacon and Cheese Chicken Sandwich Combo with sandwich, side, and beverage - $9.49
  • Double Down Sandwich Combo with sandwich, side, and beverage - $11.99

Said codes are only for people in the US, and you can only get one per customer.

Diablo 4 will launch on June 6, 2023 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, and its Early Access beta weekend will be held March 17-20, 2023. The open beta will run March 24-27, 2023 People can take advantage of the KFC Diablo 4 early access offer until March 18, 2023.

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Siliconera Thursday, March 9, 2023 1:00 PM
    

Chrono Cross Director Explained Its Over 40 Playable Characters

As part of a new Square Enix official Chrono Cross interview video about the remaster, Director Masato Kato discussed the number of playable characters available in the title. Over the course of the adventure, people can eventually recruit 45 different people. However, which decisions you make do limit which characters can join. When discussing it, he noted it was about adding characters he wanted to see "on a whim." He also "apologized" to Funguy for how that party member was handled.

Here's Kato's exact statement regarding the number of playable characters in Chrono Cross.

Let me tell you, originally we wanted to make every character in the village playable. Unsurprisingly, this idea was rejected. Looking at it with a cool head, even I could see it was impossible. I gave up on that very rapidly.

Then, it was simply a matter of "I want a character like this and like that!" I kept on adding whatever I wanted on a whim, and we ended up with that greatly diverse cast of characters.

When I look at the character lineup now, if someone was to ask me, "Did you really need Funguy?" Maybe I would say he might not be necessary.

Kato also went on to talk more about Funguy after mentioning him. As a reminder, he's the playable character who turned into a mushroom after eating an unusual one.

I feel sorry for what I did to Funguy. I should've given it more thought. I should've fleshed him out more if I wanted to include him. He ended up being called an unwanted character. I feel bad about that.

You can watch the full interview below. It also talked about how Radical Dreamers ended up being part of the remaster.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNcJyNaUT3o&ab_channel=%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A7%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A8%E3%83%8B%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9

Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition is available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

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Siliconera Thursday, March 9, 2023 12:30 PM
    

Resident Evil 4 demo advertisement

Users reported that an advertisement announcing the arrival of an official Resident Evil 4 remake demo appeared on Twitch. This seems to confirm the arrival of the said demo after the Capcom Spotlight presentation. It should be noted, at the February 2023 State of Play, a special demo was announced along with a trailer revealing The Mercenaries mode would be added. [Thanks, JbootyfuI and DanisabeastXD on Twitter!]

At the end of the Twitch commercials, a message appears saying "demo available now." To clarify, the Resident Evil 4 demo is not yet available on any digital store as of 12:30pm ET on March 9, 2023. Based on these ads, it seems that the trial will be released as soon as the event is over.

https://twitter.com/DanisabeastXD/status/1633710601271664640?s=20

So far, Capcom revealed various news about the Resident Evil 4 remake. This new version will feature updated graphics and new story beats adapted from the original story. It also will revised parts of the game that were previously QTEs to more easily adapt to the overall gameplay. In addition, the remake will also become VR-compatible.

The Capcom Spotlight will be a presentation where people can learn information about the company's new games. Some titles include Resident Evil 4, Exoprimal, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective remaster, and Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection.

The Resident Evil 4 remake will come to the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on March 24, 2023.

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Siliconera Thursday, March 9, 2023 12:00 PM
    

Chrono Cross Director Approached 'Multiple Times' About Radical Dreamers

A new Square Enix Chrono Cross interview with Director Masato Kato and Composer Yasunori Mitsuda touched on multiple elements from the remaster. In particular, the Satellaview visual novel Radical Dreamers came up. Kato noted Square Enix wanted to bring it back for a while, but that initial rereleases didn't happen due to his being "a bit ashamed of it" and it not being "a fully finished game." However, once Kato saw the prices it was demanding, he agreed. The Radical Dreamers Edition Producer Koichiro Sakamoto also spoke about talking to Kato to ensure it would be included.

Here's Kato's full explanation about the reason why Radical Dreamers showed up as part of the Chrono Cross remaster.

They had approached me multiple times about Radical Dreamers. They wanted to bundle it with other games, such as the Nintendo DS port of Chrono Trigger.

But I told them it was an old title. It breaks off midway. It's not a fully finished game. So, I was a bit ashamed of it, and I kept saying I didn't want to re-release it. I didn't want to see it revived in some new form. So, I kept turning them down.

But then the game started selling at an incredible premium, which was a strange and unpleasant situation. So I thought, "Why not?" It may be embarrassing to me. But if people want to play the game normally and we're letting them play it, then that's fine. I resigned myself to the idea. I realized it was inevitable. So I said, "Okay, as long as we do it properly." And the matter was settled.

Kato also noted that this visual novel "is not strongly connected" to Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross. That it falls between the two games.

As for Sakamoto, he explained the process of getting it in the remaster.

We told Mr. Kato, "We want to include it." Some people were skeptical of whether it was really necessary. But we felt it was definitely what the fans wanted, so we worked hard to get it included.

Mitsuda also weighed in on the decision, which sparked everyone involved in the interview to laugh.

When I heard from Mr. Sato that Radical Dreamers would be included, I guessed that Mr. Kato had finally given up. So I assumed he must have yielded. Which was welcome news to me.

After Mitsuda's comment, Kato joked,

Maybe it's because I've gotten older. At this age, you don't really care anymore.

Here's the full interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNcJyNaUT3o&ab_channel=%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A7%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A8%E3%83%8B%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9

Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition is available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

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Siliconera Thursday, March 9, 2023 11:30 AM
    

Attack on Titan and Eren Skin Teased for Fortnite

Epic Games teased the next Fortnite crossover will involve Attack on Titan and Eren Yaeger. It shared a piece of art involving the character in his Survey Corps uniform. He's seen from behind, and it appears the skin will pull from his appearance at the beginning of the series.

Here's the teaser. It's note references the three walls on Paradis Island, Maria, Rose, and Sheena.

This marks the third anime crossover to appear in Fortnite in 2023. Gohan and Piccolo returned in a Dragon Ball Super one at the end of January 2023. That marked the second time characters from the series showed up in-game. There was also a Junji Ito Creative Mode haunted house based on the Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre anime, but that didn't involve character skins.

As for Attack on Titan itself, its Final Season Part 3 began on March 4, 2023. The first of its two halves began airing on March 4, 2023. People can find it, and past seasons, streaming on Crunchyroll. The manga is available outside Japan via Kodansha USA.

Fortnite is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC, and mobile devices, and its Attack on Titan crossover is on the way.

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Siliconera Thursday, March 9, 2023 11:26 AM
    

Gengar and Pikachu Squishmallow Plush Appear at Claires

Both the Gengar and Pikachu Squishmallow plush toys are in stock at another retailer. This time, it's the accessory shop Claires. It is selling the 10" versions of both Gengar and Pikachu online. These are $29.99 each. This is the same price the two were at the Pokemon Center when they first released back in November 2022. However, the Pokemon Center ones were 12 inch varieties, while these are 10 inches tall.

As a reminder, these are slightly different aside from the size. All subsequent releases of these two stuffed toys lack the embroidered patch that appeared on the original Pokemon Center batch.

Following the November 2022 launch of the plush, they gradually appeared at other retailers. They showed up at Walmart and Target stores first. GameStop also opened pre-orders for them. In the time since, some size of both ended up appearing at Walgreens stores.

Neither variety reappeared at the Pokemon Center following their launch.

Both the Gengar and Pikachu Squishmallow toys are available at Claires now. The product page noted that if people in the US purchase them, they can expect their shipment by March 16, 2023.

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Siliconera Thursday, March 9, 2023 11:00 AM
    

Rune Factory 3 Special Switch and PC Release Date Set

XSeed Games announced a release date for the Switch and PC versions of Rune Factory 3 Special. People will be able to find the game on both platforms on September 5, 2023. It also noted that digital and physical copies will come up, but that those will be discussed later. There's also a new trailer showing off the game and its localization.

The Rune Factory 3 Special release date trailer begins with a clip of its opening movie while the game's theme song plays. It then shows Micah in dungeons, fighting both as a human and a Woolie. Farming and crafting segments appear after that. This includes showing how clearing a field goes. From there, it briefly looks at fishing and cooking.

After that, it shows off the romantic elements of Rune Factory 3 Special. In particular, this portion begins by showing Micah getting closer to Pia. After that, we see a confession from Raven and Micah talking to Karina. Then, Micah sees shooting stars with Sakuya on the beach. It starts to close out with a confession scene with Shara.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se3TvrFQgXY&ab_channel=XSEEDgames

The Rune Factory 3 Special Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam release date is September 5, 2023 outside Japan. It showed up on the Switch in Japan on March 2, 2023. The original Rune Factory 3 can be found on the Nintendo DS.

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Siliconera Thursday, March 9, 2023 10:30 AM
    

Ahead of the Super Mario Bros Movie debut, the Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser, and Yoshi plush are back at Build-a-Bear.

Ahead of the Super Mario Bros Movie premiere, Build-a-Bear announced the Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser, and Yoshi plush options are back. The Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach options take traditional stuffed toys and dress them in costumes based on the characters. However, Bowser and Yoshi are unique ones. The Yoshi one, however, is an online-exclusive. The announcement noted this is a "limited web release." These toys first appeared back in December 2017.

Here's the list of Super Mario plush options available on the Build-a-Bear website, as well as the prices. Some are online exclusives, like Yoshi.

There are also some outfits that can be purchased separately from the characters, in the event someone wants to dress up existing stuffed toys from the store. Here's the list of what people can pick up:

  • Blue Yoshi Hoodie - $10
  • Bowser 5-in-1 Sounds chip - $8 (Online Exclusive)
  • Luigi Costume - $16
  • Mario Costume - $16
  • Princess Peach Costume - $18
  • Super Mario Accessory Set - $9
  • Super Mario Hoodie - $10

There are also two bears just dressed in the Mario and Yoshi hoodies, a pair of jeans, and gym shoes. The Happy Hugs Teddy Super Mario Hoodie Gift Set is $44, while the Lil' Cub Brownie Yoshi Gift Set is $40.

The Build-a-Bear Super Mario Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser, and Yoshi plush toys are now available. The Super Mario Bros Movie will appear on April 5, 2023 in North America and other regions, with a launch in Japan following on April 28, 2023.

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Siliconera Thursday, March 9, 2023 10:00 AM
    

It's March 9th, which means it's Miku Day, a day for Hatsune Miku fans to celebrate the iconic Vocaloid character. That also means that Taito opened pre-orders for a special Spiritale Hatsune Miku Miku Day figure. The figure distribution is limited to the Taito Online Store in Japan and costs 35,200 Yen (about $259 USD).

The Hatsune Miku Miku Day Figure is formally named the "Hatsune Miku 39's Special Day" figure. Since "3" and "9" can be read as "Mi-ku" in Japanese, that's also why March 9th is celebrated as Miku day. The figure itself is made from PVC, and stands at 240mm tall (about 9.45 inches). The figure design recognizes Miku's status a member of Vocaloid royalty, as she's wearing a European-style royal mantle, and regalia. Like other Spirital PVC scale figures, the 39's Special Day figure is manufactured with a special technique designed to emphasize smooth skin textures.

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The Hatsune Miku Miku Day figure's regalia includes a scepter, orb, and a crown. The designs seem to be patterned after the real-life crown jewels of the United Kingdom. She wears her mantle over a version of her classic outfit, and sits on the arm of a throne festooned with flowers. Her overall design is based on a 2D illustration by artist iXima.

Pre-orders for the figure are open from March 9, 2023 until May 8, 2023. It costs 35,200 Yen (about $259 USD), and will ship in September 2023. Other items on offer for Miku Day 2023 include apparel, stationery, and other character goods.

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Siliconera Thursday, March 9, 2023 9:30 AM
    

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC characters

The latest wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe add-on content has arrived. Judging from the updated character screen, more Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC characters are planned. [Thanks, Wario64 and PadWarrior!]

The new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC characters will appear alongside the newly-added Birdo. Birdo was announced in a previous reveal, along with the addition of a Yoshi's Island course. Birdo stands at the head of an entire new column in the character select screen. Below her are five blank spaces occupied by "?s."

https://twitter.com/pad_warrior/status/1633636254989574144

With two more waves of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC coming, the five new characters will presumably be added as part of those waves. As to who they could be, there are still a few Nintendo-related characters that could make the cut. Samus Aran from the Metroid series could be one. Splatoon's prominence as part of Nintendo's top-line franchises could hint at the arrival of a named character from one of the games. The upcoming launch of a new Zelda title could also herald the arrival of a character to accompany Link.

The Nintendo press release that accompanied Wave 4 also promised "more returning courses and characters from across the Mario Kart series." Narrowing the list to only characters that have previously appeared in a Mario Kart game but not Mario Kart 8 Deluxe suggests characters like Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, R.O.B. Pauline, and more obscure names like Wiggler and Petey Pirhana.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is available on the Nintendo Switch. Wave 4 of its DLC arrived on March 9, 2023, with two more waves planned.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, March 9, 2023 3:58 PM
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, March 9, 2023 3:05 PM
     Sons Of The Forest UpdateThe team at Endnight Games have released a new update for its latest survival horror game Sons of The Forest. Patch 01 arrives with plenty of new features and bug fixes. Released in Early Access on February 23, the sequel to the beloved The Forest will receive updates for the next six to eight months. The new Sons of The Forest update adds things like a hang glider, a new mid-game boss battle, as well as improvements and bug fixes. Sons of The Forest update brings hefty changes and new gadgets Some of the biggest new features include new items to Sons of the Forest, such as that aforementioned hang glider. This will hopefully improve scaling down mountains, as you can now presumably fly down them. Another item added is the binoculars, which could aid in spotting important landmarks at a distance. The update also added a Defensive Wall Gate, as well as the ability to lock doors with sticks. Screenshot by PC Invasion If some of the cannibal fights bore you, there's now a mid-game b...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, March 9, 2023 2:31 PM
     Destiny 2 Lightfall guideWith the latest expansion to the ever-growing game of Destiny 2, Lightfall brings new classes, weapons, enemies, and maps to the game. Heralded as the beginning of the end, the story takes Guardians to the recently discovered setting of Neomuna on the presumed barren planet of Neptune. Fight against The Witness as it uses the Cabal to do its bidding, all the while armed with new Pyramid Tech weapons and armor. Play along and let Destiny 2: Lightfall guide us to the closing chapters of the well-established game. Arm yourself with the latest subclass: Strand. This exciting new feature introduces grappling, area of effect damage, and a swathe of new weapons. It takes time to learn the new playstyle, both as a user and as a defender. These helpful guides will give you all the information you need to become the master of the new age in Destiny 2: Lightfall. Destiny 2: Lightfall guides and features hub General Destiny 2: Lightfall guides and features Destiny 2: Lightfall level cap – ...

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Thursday, March 9, 2023 2:00 PM
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Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Thursday, March 9, 2023 12:32 PM
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, March 9, 2023 3:09 PM
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     Get Gold, upgrade materials, and a Legendary Item by treading the Adventurer's Path. The recent Season 11 Content Update brought in a number of limited-time events that players can enjoy while they wait for the Major Update that's set to arrive at the end of the month. One of the first limited-time events to go […]

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     Within the early game of Minecraft, building a suitable place to stay can be scary, especially with limited resources. Newbies will likely rush build to a wooden box as their first-night approaches, but more experienced players can prepare something a little nicer to build on their first day. While most tiny houses end up being torn […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, March 9, 2023 2:25 PM
    

The trailer also shows gameplay from the game's pre-release build

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, March 9, 2023 1:51 PM
    

The port will feature AMD FSR 2.2 support, Nvidia DLSS Super Resolution support, and more

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, March 9, 2023 12:08 PM
    

I'm Excited to Play Resident Evil 4 for the First Time

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