Mar 11, 20:00

PCGamesN Saturday, March 11, 2023 7:40 PM All Destiny 2 Lightfall Exotics, listed       Wondering about the new Destiny 2 Lightfall Exotics? No need to fiddle through your collections - we have a full list of all the new Exotic guns and armour pieces that await you in the latest expansion. If you're wondering where you'll find these golden goodies, we can help with that too. Generally, new Exotic armour pieces are earned through completing Destiny 2 Legendary Lost Sectors, while newer Exotic guns tend to be linked to quests - more on all that below. Older Exotics, both weapons and armour, can be bought from Xur, drop from certain activities or, if you're very lucky, just while you're out in the world. Read on for a full list of every new Exotic in Destiny 2's Lightfall expansion - on which point, note that you'll need to own the Lightfall expansion to have access to these. Continue reading All Destiny 2 Lightfall Exotics, listed MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Lightfall exotics, Destiny 2 builds

PCGamesN Saturday, March 11, 2023 7:31 PM Destiny 2 Lightfall review in progress – left in the dark       Destiny 2 Lightfall promised to be the groundbreaking penultimate storyline in a narrative developed over nearly a decade. But the issue is sometimes game developers make promises they can't keep. Not every expansion and campaign storyline can change the game like Forsaken or introduce us to compelling narrative twists like those in The Witch Queen. However, Lightfall feels like a significant step backwards from the complex, interwoven threads that once led an entire community to grieve for the death of Cayde-6 or, even more recently, shed a tear at Rasputin's sacrifice. Perhaps there's some confusion among the developers as to what Destiny 2 means to players compared to what it means to those in charge. The development team sought to deliver a futuristic neon city and a Darkness subclass that's ironically bright in the FPS game, while what could have truly satiated players is a clearer grasp of the stakes surrounding the Traveler, the Veil, and the future of humanity. Note that this review is relatively early in the gameplay experience, reflecting several hours of campaign content. There's a lot to explore in Destiny 2 Lightfall, and we're still working our way through it. Still, with several hours of the Legendary campaign completed, suffice it to say it's notably underwhelming. Continue reading Destiny 2 Lightfall review in progress – left in the dark MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Lightfall exotics, Destiny 2 builds

PCGamesN Saturday, March 11, 2023 2:26 PM Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares guide       How do you complete the Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares raid? The Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares raid, introduced as part of the Destiny 2 Lightfall expansion, is exciting showdown of skill, wits, and bravery as players take on a powerful enemy from an ancient time. Bungie's newest Destiny 2 raid, now available with Destiny 2 season 20 content in the FPS game, is a showdown against Nezarec, a Disciple of the Witness. Continue reading Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Lightfall exotics, Destiny 2 builds

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, March 11, 2023 7:26 PM SimCity developers say 2013 launch was "heartbreaking"       I have a soft spot for SimCity (2013). It was beautiful and it was fun, even if it was heavily compromised in its construction. Cheery RPS fanzine PC Gamer recently spoke to some of its design team about those compromises, their causes, and the enormous series-killing backlash that followed. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, March 11, 2023 6:22 PM Forspoken's reviews "challenging" and sales "lackluster", says Square Enix       "It already seems inevitable that there will be stories two weeks from now about how Forspoken failed to meet Square Enix's sales expectations," I wrote as the demo for the Isekai romp arrived on PC. How wrong I was! It took six and a half weeks. "Reviews of Forspoken... have been challenging," says Square Enix's latest financial report, and its sales have been "lackluster". Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, March 11, 2023 5:34 PM Resident Evil 4 remake's demo contains a secret "extreme difficulty" mode       Resident Evil 4's demo dropped on Thursday and in all likelihood its ganados-packed village is difficult and scary enough for me. If you're made of stronger stuff, you might be interested in the demo's secret ultra-hard "Mad Chainsaw Mode", though. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, March 11, 2023 4:55 PM Time-loop online shooter Lemnis Gate will become unplayable in July       Lemnis Gate is a multiplayer shooter trapped within a turn-based timeloop, in which players work across turns to support their past selves and stymy their opponents. If that were possible in reality, this would be the perfect moment for a new iteration to appear and throw a shield around Lemnis Gate, because its developers have announced that it will close down this summer. Read more

Twinfinite Saturday, March 11, 2023 5:00 PM 10 Actors Who Could Play Jesse in Last of Us Season 2       Think I'd let you do this on your own?

Twinfinite Saturday, March 11, 2023 4:30 PM Top 10 Best Cards in Power Absorbed: Dragon Ball Super Card Game       Gokus, Androids, and Majins, oh my!

Twinfinite Saturday, March 11, 2023 2:30 PM Every Season of You, Ranked from Worst to Best       The end of our story remains unwritten.

Siliconera Saturday, March 11, 2023 6:00 PM 2B and 9S Relax in New NieR Automata Loft Pop-up Shop Merchandise       Yet another NieR Automata pop-up shop will appear in select Loft stores throughout Japan to promote the anime adaptation of the game. The theme of the new NieR Automata pop-up shop is "relax time," and it depicts protagonists 2B and 9S relaxing and spending time with a pet cat and a pet bunny. The new pop-up store will offer everyday items and merchandise of 2B and 9S, including acrylic stands, keychains, pin badges, plastic file folder, bookmarks, bags, T-shirts, hoodies, cushions, and ashtrays. These are the exact dates and locations that the NieR Automata pop-up shop will appear in: Sakae Loft in Nagoya, from March 17, 2023 to April 9, 2023. Shibuya Loft in Tokyo, from March 21, 2023 to April 10, 2023. Sendai Loft, from April 18, 2023 to May 7, 2023. Umeda Loft in Osaka, from April 21, 2023 to May 8, 2023. Yokohama Loft, from May 16, 2023 to June 4, 2023. Tenjin Loft in Fukuoka, from May 18, 2023 to June 4, 2023. The theme of the new NieR Automata pop-up shop is stylized as "relax ti[M]e," similar to the different ending titles that players can achieve in the Square Enix and PlatinumGames action RPG. You can check out the merchandise included in the NieR Automata Loft pop-up shop in further detail in the tweet below, alongside the new art of 2B and 9S. https://twitter.com/Nier_A_popup/status/1634041391016714246 The new NieR Automata Loft pop-up shop will appear in different locations in Japan for a limited time. A different pop-up shop was announced recently with 2B, 9S, and A2 dressed up in formal attire. The post 2B and 9S Relax in New NieR Automata Loft Pop-up Shop Merchandise appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, March 11, 2023 3:00 PM Who are Your Favorite Fate Series Servants?       The Fate series is huge, with games, anime adaptations, and all sorts of spin-offs, which means lots of characters and servants. It might get overwhelming! But it also means there's always somebody to root for. We figured let's talk about all the Fate servants we feel are the best and why they're our favorites. Man, there have been so many really good Fate Servants that it's hard to choose just one. Do I choose the OG Rider Medusa because she was my fave from even before I knew Fate/Stay Night existed? Do I choose Ishtar, because she's the Servant version of Fate alum and Objectively Best Girl Rin Tohsaka? Or do I choose the original Saberface, Altria (or Arthuria, or Artoria, depending on which side of the war you're on)? It's impossible to pick just one! Except it isn't impossible, because as a loyal adherent to the ideology of Jalterism, I pick Jeanne d'Arc Alter, patron saint of Doing Whatever Jalter Wants. -- Josh Fate has a lot of iconic characters, but my heart belongs to King Hassan, or "Gramps" as the community calls him. An unconventional Assassin design, some truly wild story moments and Jouji Nakata's intimidating baritone all add up to servant worth whaling for. Also, he's just a really interesting historical figure. Doko Da! -- Elliot While I think there are characters with much better and more striking designs, I love Lancer/Cu Chulainn the most and think he's the best Fate servant. He's a practical character and quite strong! He's got a good personality! His thoughts on Scathach can be quite funny! It is a little unnerving how many animals he considers viable food sources, but still. This lancer is a good dude. Though if we're just going by character design, then Sei Shounagon is definitely the best Fate/ servant in my opinion. The color scheme is so striking! The post Who are Your Favorite Fate Series Servants? appeared first on Siliconera.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, March 11, 2023 6:55 PM Crime Boss: Rockay City Launches in June For Consoles       The PC version will launch on March 28 The post Crime Boss: Rockay City Launches in June For Consoles appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, March 11, 2023 6:17 PM Streets of Rage 4 Gets New Update, Adds New Features and Fixes       The update adds the new Custom Survival Mode, Co-op Attacks, and more The post Streets of Rage 4 Gets New Update, Adds New Features and Fixes appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, March 11, 2023 5:40 PM Sons of The Forest Update 01 Detailed       The update adds a variety of new fixes and additions The post Sons of The Forest Update 01 Detailed appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Mar 11, 14:00

Kotaku Saturday, March 11, 2023 12:00 PM Kakegurui Creator's New 'Death Game' Anime Might Be The Sleeper Hit Of 2023       Read more...

Kotaku Saturday, March 11, 2023 10:30 AM Revisiting The Last Of Us Game's Haunting Ending Before The Show's Finale       10 years ago, The Last of Us' unexpected and morally divisive ending made history. Choosing to land in a place of uncertainty, the conclusion bucked what many other games chose to do, and often still do: present a straightforward, neat, conventionally satisfying end where the good guys are the good guys and the bad… Read more...

Kotaku Saturday, March 11, 2023 10:00 AM Super Mario 64 Fans Have Tried To Get This 1-Up Without Dying For Over 20 Years       Nine years ago, Super Mario 64 player toyuru2 wall-jumped his way up the slide in Cool, Cool Mountain, sending the plumber into the void–but not before grabbing a 1-up mushroom. At the time, it was a feat, as nobody had ever gotten the mushroom. But then, a new challenge emerged: was it possible to grab the mushroom… Read more...

PCGamesN Saturday, March 11, 2023 12:27 PM Blizzard shares Overwatch 2 stats showing how broken matchmaking is       If your Overwatch 2 competitive matchmaking has felt off lately, you aren't alone. Blizzard has taken dramatic steps to try and salvage the narrative around the matchmaking system for its hero-driven multiplayer game, admitting, "we're at risk of sounding like a broken record." Instead, game director Aaron Keller lays out some Overwatch 2 stats and graphs to detail just where the system is failing, and what the current plans are for the future. Continue reading Blizzard shares Overwatch 2 stats showing how broken matchmaking is MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list

PCGamesN Saturday, March 11, 2023 11:13 AM Wild Hearts update adds flaming ape, buffs weapons, dates next monster       The first major Wild Hearts update brings with it a blazing new Kemono and a corresponding talisman that grants players another addition to their roster of skills. The new patch for the monster hunting RPG game also includes some handy improvements to crafting and modification, along with a wide range of bug fixes and some balance changes including buffs for a number of Wild Hearts weapons. Continue reading Wild Hearts update adds flaming ape, buffs weapons, dates next monster MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Wild Hearts review, Wild Hearts monster list, Wild Hearts weapons

PCGamesN Saturday, March 11, 2023 9:44 AM The Resident Evil 4 Remake demo has a third, secret weapon       The Resident Evil 4 Remake demo is a ton of fun, but did you know that there's a third, secret weapon to be uncovered in the survival horror game's playable teaser? That's right, alongside Leon S Kennedy's trusty handgun and the shotgun found in a village house, there's actually another favourite weapon from Capcom's original 2005 game to be used in this tantalising taste of Resident Evil 4 Remake. Continue reading The Resident Evil 4 Remake demo has a third, secret weapon MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Resident Evil 4 Remake release date, Resident Evil 4 Remake system requirements, Best horror games on PC

PCGamesN Saturday, March 11, 2023 10:25 AM Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares guide       How do you complete the Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares raid? The Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares raid, introduced as part of the Destiny 2 Lightfall expansion, is exciting showdown of skill, wits, and bravery as players take on a powerful enemy from an ancient time. Bungie's newest Destiny 2 raid, now available with Destiny 2 season 20 content in the FPS game, is a showdown against Nezarec, a Disciple of the Witness. Continue reading Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Lightfall exotics, Destiny 2 builds

PCGamesN Saturday, March 11, 2023 7:41 AM Starfield brings back Fallout 4 favourites, ideal for controller users       In case you're living under an asteroid, the Starfield release date is now official. Director Todd Howard confirmed that the next Bethesda RPG game will land in September during a brief video teaser, but in doing so also gave us a few more teasing glimpses of what we can expect from the final game. As such, eagle-eyed Starfield fans can spot that the video confirms it will bring back the Fallout 4 favourites system, rather than the likes of ones used in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim or Fallout 76. Continue reading Starfield brings back Fallout 4 favourites, ideal for controller users MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield ship design, Starfield Game Pass

Twinfinite Saturday, March 11, 2023 10:00 AM Wo Long vs Sekiro: Which Souls-Like Game Is Better?       Duel of the Deflectors.

Twinfinite Saturday, March 11, 2023 9:30 AM Why Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy's Relationship Deserves a Spotlight in James Gunn's DC Universe       Joker who?

Siliconera Saturday, March 11, 2023 12:00 PM Chrono Cross Director Explained Its Parallel Worlds Happened to 'Create Something New'       Among the many topics that came up in Square Enix's hour-long interview with Chrono Cross Director Masato Kato was how the game featured parallel worlds, compared to Chrono Trigger's time travel. When discussing its development, he noted that he was "approached to create something new" and decided to do "something different this time." He then also explained about how the conceptualization stage is one of his favorite parts, though it can mean more frustration later on when trying to actually bring said concepts to life. Here's exactly what Kato had to say about the concept of Chrono Cross' parallel worlds and how they came about to contrast with Chrono Trigger's time travel. I was approached to create something new. Chrono Trigger was based on time travel. So when I thought about doing something different this time, I decided to make a game using parallel worlds. Basically, I hate repeating something I've done before. I like trying my hand at something new, something I've never attempted before. In that sense, if I had to play a game or make a game, I wanted to see what I could construct with parallel worlds. I thought about what I wanted to do next. And it made clear sense to me to go with parallel worlds. Kato also talked about the parts of game design and development he enjoyed most when discussing Chrono Trigger's time travel and Chrono Cross's parallel worlds. That also led to his joking about the frustrations that can also come up as a result. The preparation stage before making the game is the most fun. "We could do this!" "I'd like to try that!" Daydreaming and coming up with ideas are the most enjoyable part. You don't think about the hard work at that stage. You just impulsively and continuously expand your ideas. Like, "We could do this! Or, "This would be awesome!" Then actually having to transfer that into data drives you to tears. "Whose idea was this?" "I wish I'd never suggested this!" "Stupid me!" Every single time I drive myself to despair having to actually make it. There was a huge volume of character speech. There are two worlds, so two versions of each NPC each leading a different life. That's what we had to create. I didn't realize that when we were brainstorming. But I wound up driving myself to tears as I typed in all the text. In the same interview, Kato also discussed how the game had 40 playable characters because he added "whatever [he] wanted on a whim." Here's the full Chrono Cross and Radical Dreamers interview with Director Masato Kato. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNcJyNaUT3o&t=1301s&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. The post Chrono Cross Director Explained Its Parallel Worlds Happened to 'Create Something New' appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, March 11, 2023 9:00 AM Review: Paranormasight is an Approachable J-Horror Game       How far would you go to resurrect someone? In Paranormasight, this moral dilemma forms the cornerstone of its various characters' driving motivations. When playing through it, the game feels like the J-Horror love child between Ace Attorney, Fate/stay Night, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. The word "love" is applied liberally here. The development team's passion oozes from practically every facet of the project. With its strong story, colorful cast, and beautifully unique aesthetic, Paranormasight is an unforgettable experience. Paranormasight takes place during the Showa era of Japan. As such, there is a very retro vibe to all of the characters and even the game itself. The various protagonists find themselves embroiled in a battle for the Rite of Resurrection. Using curse stones that appeared before them in a flash of resentful memories and murderous impulses, they can kill people with curses that reflect various superstitions from the Seven Mysteries of Honjo. The more people you kill with a curse stone, the more soul dregs it collects. Whoever has the most soul dregs at the end of it all will get to revive a dead person of their choosing. Thus begins a kill-or-be-killed battle royale across the Sumida city ward. Or so you might believe. The large majority of the characters that you control lean towards being pacifists. Yakko and Tsutsumi both immediately start off unwilling to use their respective curse stones. Harue, on the other hand, is brimming with motivation. However, her private investigator Richter manages to convince her not to do so. The characters you control are reactive towards threats, rather than being a threat themselves. In fact, the plot actually revolves more around solving the mystery of the Rite of Resurrection, as well as the history of the ritual itself. The curse royale aspect of the game is a small portion of the plot. That's perfectly fine, though! It would likely be alienating for some people to play as a curse-happy, murderous maniac, even if it is in the name of reviving somebody. I particularly enjoyed Harue's storyline for its more singular focus. Granted, without Richter's presence, she might have quickly devolved into an aforementioned curse-happy, murderous maniac. Conversely, Yakko's route was fairly weak. Some of the revelations in her story feel like they needed more time to develop, and Mio was a far more interesting character. Understandably though, there is very little time for the numerous plot threads to have ample breathing room. The game is fairly short, despite how complicated some of the storylines are. It proceeds at a fairly fast-paced tempo. And so, the game utilizes humor to prevent the player from becoming exhausted at all of the twists or feeling like the game is too bleak. I personally enjoyed the jokes and quirkier characters. But some who want a more pure J-Horror game experience might want to keep that in mind going into it. From a meta perspective, I really liked how it utilized its multiple protagonists. You have to actively move characters to locations for them to show up in another character's route. This would then unlock a scene to advance the story. However, a downside of this is that when you get stuck, you get stuck. Which character needs to accomplish what action before you can continue with someone else's route? It can really slow down your progress as you figure that out. The game using its basic functions, such as saving or adjusting the settings, as part of the story was fantastic too. In general, I appreciate games who use their medium in unique ways. NieR Automata is an example of one that pulls it off effectively. This mechanic works well in Paranormasight without feeling unnatural, thanks to its framing device. Wow, Square Enix! The thing about Paranormasight that had originally caught my eye during the Nintendo Direct Square Enix unveiled it in was the visuals. The real-life Sumida Ward government collaborated with the development team on making sure the environments are accurate. And there is a wonderful watercolor-like aesthetic over all of the characters. Gen Kobayashi (The World Ends With You) did an amazing job at capturing such a wide range of emotion in everyone's expressions. It's a visually beautiful game, even if there is not too much going on due its genre. I especially enjoyed the retro TV filter look of the menu. There's even a slight curve to the words, as if it's recreating an old-fashioned TV! [gallery columns="2" ids="954578,954577" link="file"] One aspect of the game that had me occasionally raising my brow, though, was the music. It can ping-pong between fitting and goofy. Don't get me wrong here. I think Hidenori Iwasaki (Chocobo Grand Prix) is a fantastic composer. The spooky tracks in the game all accentuate the vibe of the story. However, some characters have themes that feel kind of silly. For example, Tsutsumi and Erio, who are both police officers, have a theme reminiscent of 1980s procedural cop J-Dramas. Obviously, this is due to the game's Showa influence. But it and similar Showa-inspired tracks stand out amidst the more modern horror ones. Not only are the mood shifts very sudden, but they don't feel like they belong in the same game. With a snappy script and some genuinely unnerving jump scares, Paranormasight is a very approachable J-Horror game. The slow process of turning around using a mouse on the PC was a great way to amplify the tension in a lot of scenes. Because it leans heavier into the mystery aspect of the horror-mystery genre, even players who are nervous about horror games can enjoy it. It is a beautifully crafted game that makes imaginative use of its medium. Clocking in at under 10 hours—with some of that time spent lost, idling, or just reading through its impressively detailed files—Paranormasight is a wonderful game for a lazy weekend. Paranormasight is readily available for the Nintendo Switch and Windows PC via Steam. The post Review: Paranormasight is an Approachable J-Horror Game appeared first on Siliconera.

Mar 11, 06:00

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, March 11, 2023 4:00 AM What are we all playing this weekend?       Honestly, no. Just no. Away with this snow. Anything less than 30 centimetres of snow is insufficient to justify this recurring winter. Please, give us spring. We need it. I can barely recall the feeling of sun on my arms, or digging my toes into warm sand, or the embrace of water which admittedly is still dangerously cold but at least is more refreshing than agony. Ah! Go on then, tell us what you're playing this weekend. Here's what we're clicking on! Read more

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