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Kotaku Tuesday, March 14, 2023 5:40 PM
    

Bleak Faith: Forsaken, a new Soulslike by Archangel Studios, has been mired in controversy since it launched on March 10. That's because players suspected the indie developer hijacked animations seen in FromSoftware games such as Bloodborne and Elden Ring. Now, after days of accusations slamming them, the creators…

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Kotaku Tuesday, March 14, 2023 5:30 PM
    

The Mandalorian season 3 is two episodes in and the religious undertones are strong with this one. Din Djarin, freshly reunited with his adopted son Grogu, is trying to get back in with his people, a clan of Mandalorians known as the Children of the Watch. But for those of us who know exactly who they're children of,…

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Kotaku Tuesday, March 14, 2023 5:25 PM
    

Skins are a controversial aspect of live service gaming, with players often questioning why they cost a certain amount of money. Among Counter-Strike: Global Offensive fans, they're willing to pay eye-watering prices. One CS:GO player just paid the equivalent of $160,000 to own a flowery skin of an AK-47. It's a nice…

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Kotaku Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:30 PM
    

Love is a beautiful thing, especially in the grim world of The Last of Us. So it's heartwarming to see a loving tribute from the 2013 PlayStation exclusive make its way to Craig Mazin's HBO drama—especially when it's an Easter egg a developer admits is "silly."

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Kotaku Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:20 PM
    

Nothing is true; everything is permitted... but you can trust this list ranking Assassin's Creed games from worst to best.

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Kotaku Tuesday, March 14, 2023 2:35 PM
    

The following contains spoilers for The Last of Us show and both games.

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Kotaku Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:40 PM
    

An upcoming furry convention is no longer requiring its attendees to be tested or vaccinated, causing rifts to form within the furry community. Furry Weekend Atlanta (or FWA), set to take place in Atlanta, Georgia from May 11 to 14, wrote that its directors are basing their decision on the loss of federal funding for…

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Kotaku Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:35 PM
    

Enthusiasm for the blockchain isn't as spirited as it was before someone kidnapped Robot Chicken co-creator Seth Green's embarrassing, allegedly non-fungible token, or before the last year of high-profile scams and monumental crashes. But Fortnite developer Epic says people like the crypto-based games living in its…

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Kotaku Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:30 PM
    

It's been just shy of a week since Capcom gave gamers a taste of the upcoming Resident Evil 4 remake via the Chainsaw Demo, and folks are already popping off with ingenious and eccentric mods for the iconic zombie shooter.

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Kotaku Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:20 PM
    

Disney's Imagineers have been busy since at least 2018 working on a realistic-looking retractable lightsaber. And now, it seems it's finally here and I'm so mad that they won't be selling this awesome-looking device.

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Kotaku Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:01 PM
    

I've spent dozens of hours playing through Destiny 2: Lightfall's new campaign (disappointing), waging war in its new city on Neptune called Neomuna (delightful), and comparing loot tables, stat lists, and perk options for all the new gear (mixed bag). Here's some of what I've learned in my travels, including tips for…

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Kotaku Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:20 PM
    

FromSoftware recently announced an expansion to its lauded open world game, which means the Elden Ring theorists have kicked into gear. Speculation has been running rampant ever since, and while we don't 100% know who's on the key art the developer released for Shadow of the Erdtree, the general consensus is that…

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Kotaku Tuesday, March 14, 2023 11:29 AM
    

Microsoft signed another 10-year agreement to spread Activision Blizzard titles like Call of Duty—this time, to international cloud gaming service Boosteroid, the company announced in a post earlier today. The dogfight that has been Microsoft's nasty, scrutinized plan to buy Activision Blizzard has been burning on for…

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Kotaku Tuesday, March 14, 2023 10:35 AM
    

The Last of Us show's finale recreates some of the source material's best moments, but one that stuck out to many was the scene where Joel and Ellie meet a giraffe in what remains of Salt Lake City.

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Kotaku Tuesday, March 14, 2023 10:31 AM
    

Hyper Light Drifter is one of my favorite indie games of the last decade. It mixes tight top-down arcade action with an evocative pixel art style and moody world building. Spiritual successor Hyper Light Breaker is looking more and more like an incredibly ambitious expansion of those inspirations, and I hope the…

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 5:50 PM
     Best strategy games on PC 2023

What are the best strategy games on PC? Turn-based or real-time, grand strategy or tactical RPGs, there are many sub-genres within the strategy game umbrella. For example, in one game, you can command an entire fleet in space, while in another, you bark orders to soldiers fighting on a battlefield as magic flies through the air.

Since there are so many different types of games out there, we'll keep this list of the best strategy games on PC as broad as possible - similar to our roster of the best building games. So join us as we explore a curated collection of the genre's greatest hits, from newcomers to classics.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 5:31 PM
     Best stealth games on PC 2023

The best stealth games occupy a curious niche in PC gaming. Occasionally, the best stealth games are their own thing, a result of a developer channelling all of the mechanics of a game into the suspense and satisfaction of killing, stealing, and infiltrating unnoticed. Most of the time, though, stealth is just one of several ways you can navigate a game, as you consciously opt for the path of the shadowy rogue or incisive assassin over more forceful approaches.

Any game that features stealth is eligible for our best stealth games list, but it needs to do it pretty damn well (sorry Skyrim, you had your chance. Sorry Assassin's Creed, you had about 20 chances).

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 5:23 PM
     Best RTS games on PC 2023

It's impossible to overstate how enjoyable RTS games can be. There are few things as satisfying as building up an immense army and simply washing over your foes like a river over stones, erasing their existence as effortlessly as a click.

Starcraft and Age of Empires largely define the genre and are some of the best PC games out there, but indie games like Northgard and Driftland have shown plenty of other voices can be heard. The rise of MOBAs has challenged the RTS scene significantly over the past decade, but this hasn't stopped some worthy games from rising to the top ranks to earn their place in the hall of fame. Here's our take on the best RTS games on PC.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:45 PM
     How to make Minecraft grindstone

What is the Minecraft grindstone recipe? They are blocks that naturally generate in villages, specifically in the blacksmiths. To use a Minecraft grindstone, you'll need to combine two items of the same type, forging a new item with the combined durability plus 5% up to the maximum durability of that specific item type. This consumes both items in the process, and all enchantments are removed, returning the enchantment cost to you as handy experience points.

You can also use a Minecraft grindstone to remove all non-curse enchantments from a single item. Place your enchanted item in either input slot, and it will disenchant. The grindstone will also remove any prior work penalty from items, except cursed items. It's all quite simple once you know what you're doing. So if you need to tinker with your items quickly, here's a guide to crafting a Minecraft grindstone and how it differs from a Minecraft anvil and enchanting table.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:37 PM
     How to make a Minecraft book

Want to know how to make a Minecraft book? Books can be used for enchanting and crafting, or even to make your own Minecraft enchanting table and a lovingly crafted bookshelf to accompany it.

Books can also be enchanted with Minecraft enchanting tables, and combined with a Minecraft anvil, they can enchant other items, such as your weapons or your Minecraft shield.  So without further ado, here is how to make a Minecraft book in one of the best PC games, and how to get the materials required to do so.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:29 PM
     How to make a Minecraft beacon

Creating your first Minecraft beacon or just looking into the possibility of how to craft this rare and valuable item? A beacon will set you back a pretty penny in resources and time, and there are a ton of materials you'll need to obtain, which sadly won't be as easy as sprinting around the world and mining a couple of blocks.

Crafting a Minecraft beacon is an incredibly lengthy process in one of the best PC games, but the rewards are worth it. You'll be granted status effects such as speed, jump boost, haste, regeneration, resistance, and strength to yourself and nearby players. When you activate a beacon in the crafting game, it will emit a beam of light into the sky, which can be seen from far away, a flashy sign that you're the new owner of this dazzling and sought-after item. Here's the Minecraft beacon recipe, how to get all the items required to build a beacon, steps for setting them up, and the powers you can expect to wield once your beacon is up and running.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:24 PM
     How to tame a Minecraft fox

Trying to tame a Minecraft fox? They spawn in the taiga, giant taiga and snowy biomes and are nocturnal mobs, making them more likely to spawn at night, especially in forests. Foxes come in different colours depending on where you find them; foxes found in snowy biomes have white fur, for example. However, they all have the same behaviour as each other. Foxes usually spawn in groups of two to four, with a 5% chance of them spawning as baby foxes.

These Minecraft mobs also have a 20% chance to spawn holding items, which include an emerald, rabbit foot, rabbit hide, egg, wheat, leather, or a feather. We can only assume these are from their prey. If you spot a fox sleeping with one of these in its mouth, it could be tempting to sneak up on it, but a fox will wake if you step onto an adjacent block. If a fox sadly dies from a wolf attack or player, it drops one or two experience orbs. If you're having trouble taming these aloof, passive mobs in one of the best PC games, here's everything you need to know, including how to tame a fox in Minecraft and where they spawn.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:15 PM
     How to make a blast furnace in Minecraft

If you need a Minecraft blast furnace for all your smelting needs, you've come to the right place. To create a blast furnace, you'll first need to craft a normal furnace, which you can do by using eight pieces of Cobblestone in the crafting grid. Now you've got your furnace, you can read on to find the rest of the blast furnace recipe and what you can do with it when it's all fired up and ready to go.

Creating a blast furnace in Minecraft, one of the best PC games, is the first step towards smelting your old gear into iron ingots, which you can use to craft other items, such as a Minecraft anvil or Minecraft grindstone. You can find blast furnaces in Minecraft villages in armourer houses. If there isn't an armourer villager already using a blast furnace as their job site block, then any villager can change their profession to armourer. Blast furnaces smelt at double the speed of a regular furnace and can be used to smelt ores, iron armour, and tools.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:11 PM
     How to make an anvil in Minecraft

Want to know how to make a Minecraft anvil? An anvil in Minecraft is a great tool to have, you can use it to repair and rename items, as well as combine enchanted items. The anvil is similar to a grindstone; however, any items used on the Minecraft anvil will keep any applied enchantments. An anvil can become damaged over time and has a 12% chance of damaging every time it's used - this doesn't affect the anvil's function, but it will wear down until it's eventually destroyed. It's impossible to repair an anvil, so you'll need to keep the Minecraft anvil recipe to hand.

An anvil can also be damaged and destroyed from falling, if an air block is below an anvil, it becomes a falling anvil and damages any player or mob it falls onto. It acts like falling sand, gravel, concrete powder, and dragon eggs. As well as mining for an existing anvil using a pickaxe, you can also craft them in one of the best PC games using the following Minecraft anvil recipe.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:02 PM
     Best Elden Ring spells, incantations, and sorceries

Want to know what the best Elden Ring spells are? Magic in Elden Ring comes in two main categories: sorceries and incantations. Sorceries require investment into the intelligence attribute, while incantations use faith. Sometimes you may find a spell that requires points in arcane. This is usually a secondary requirement that doesn't affect the spell's damage.

Several useful spells are available early on in one of the best PC games. However, you can only learn more specialised Elden Ring sorceries and incantations by gathering scrolls and prayerbooks. By handing these items over to compatible vendors, you can discover the best Elden Ring spells, including devastating projectiles and powerful short-term buffs for the best Elden Ring weapons. With all the magic you're flinging around, you need all of the upgrades you can get your hands on. Therefore, we highly recommend that you check out our guides on where to find Elden Ring talismans, Elden Ring crystal tears, and Elden Ring Ashes of War to give yourself as much mana as possible and upgrade your spellcaster into a magical marvel.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 3:58 PM
     Best action-adventure games on PC 2023

The best action-adventure games capture the thrill of an expedition ever since Indiana Jones swung across a chasm with his trusty whip to retrieve an idol from a booby-trapped tomb. The PC boasts some true classics of the genre, from classic tomb raiding to games with enough exploration to fill an entire sandbox - not the one in your backyard.

This list has some of the best PC games ever made, action-adventure or otherwise, including several titles that changed the gaming industry. The original Uncharted trilogy isn't here, as emulation or PlayStation Now doesn't count, but we'd happily change our minds if it ever came to PC. Here's the definitive list of the best action-adventure games.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 2:23 PM
     Destiny 2 Lightfall difficulty changes are putting players off

Destiny 2 Lightfall difficulty changes are putting players off of the FPS game. Longtime Guardians are noting that activities such as Vanguard Ops playlists, Nightfalls, patrols, and Lost Sectors are much more difficult and take away from the mindless grinding that has historically granted Destiny 2 its broad appeal.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:54 PM
     Kerbal Space Program 2 release date, new planets, multiplayer and more

Want to know more about the Kerbal Space Program 2 release date? Kerbal Space Program is a cute space exploration sim, officially released back in 2015 after spending almost four years in beta. Its sequel, Kerbal Space Program 2 (KSP2), has also been in the works for some time now, with an initial release date set back in 2021. While we've used the word "cute" - and Kerbals most certainly are - don't be fooled. Kerbal Space Program is one of the most realistic and well-researched space exploration games in existence.

Developer Intercept has been keen to point out that KSP2 is a real attempt at visualising what the future of space games has in store for us. The team has been working with actual astrophysicists for accuracy - right down to Metallic Hydrogen fuel and its very factually-correct pink exhaust. Moreover, Intercept has taken some of the known frustrations with KSP1 and ironed them out for its follow-up, and it could easily take the crown as one of the best PC games of this year for fans. Here's everything we know about the Kerbal Space Program 2 release date, gameplay, and more.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:40 PM
     Elden Ring Radahn boss fight guide

Want some tips on how to survive the Elden Ring Radahn boss fight? There are over 80 bosses, but few are as fearsome as Starscourge Radahn. Despite being torn apart by Scarlet Rot, the Demi-God still has enough strength to hold back the stars and defeat any warriors who dare challenge him in mortal combat.

Cursed to wander the Caelid's plains forever, Radahn is one of the hardest Elden Ring bosses, capable of taking down anyone standing in his path. Numerous NPCs will tell you how dangerous he is if you haven't attempted to fight him. You need to be prepared with one of the best Elden Ring builds and the best summons and weapons in the RPG game. We recommend our Blood Loss Samurai build for the Elden Ring Radahn boss fight, as he's weak against bleed effects.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:34 PM
     Best robot games on PC 2023

What are the best robot games on PC? Strapping into an overpowered robot filled to the brim with rockets and lasers is an old but popular power fantasy. Classic shows from the '80s and '90s - like Mobile Suit Gundam and Neon Genesis Evangelion - popularised the mecha anime genre.

Robot games have a robust history rich in various genres, sometimes featuring in the best PC games, ensuring an experience for every kind of mech fan. Fancy yourself a gearhead with a penchant for the micromanagement of mech parts and deliberate, laboured robot combat? Perhaps you just want a fast-paced, anime-inspired Voltron-style action where everything explodes? Good news: there's a game for you.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:54 PM
     Multiversus tier list March 2023: best characters ranked

Are you looking for a Multiversus tier list? The Warner Bros fighting game is now in its second season, with players gaining access to some brand new characters. Soon, we'll know how the likes of Black Adam will compare to the most powerful characters on the roster, from DC Superheroes such as Batman and Wonder Woman to Cartoon Network favourites like Finn the Human and Steven Universe. Of course, we can't discount those throwback characters from Warner Bros' back catalogue of shows acquired over the years, including Shaggy and Velma from Scooby Doo.

With such an illustrious gathering of fighters, a Multiversus tier list was inevitable. Judging by other competitive fighting games, ranking which of these fighters are the best characters goes beyond looking at their individual abilities. Multiversus focuses on team-based combat, with each fighter broken down into roles such as Bruiser and Tank.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:54 PM
     Current Multiversus free characters March 2023

Want to know which Multiversus free characters are on rotation? If you're starting for the first time, you don't have access to the entire roster right away unless you cough up the cash for a Founder's Pack. Fortunately, Multiversus gives players access to a number of free characters which appear on a biweekly basis.

The current batch of free characters in Multiversus includes Shaggy, Taz, Jake, and Harley Quinn. It's important to note that any progress made using these characters carries over once you unlock them in the fighting game, allowing you to carry on where you left off. Your progress always carries over regardless of how you end up unlocking the characters, whether with in-game gold, by spending Gleamium, or using character tokens from the Founder's Pack.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:06 PM
     Total War Warhammer 3 Chaos Dwarfs DLC to add game's holdout faction

That's right, Total War: Warhammer 3 is finally adding its last big holdout faction, as the Chaos Dwarfs are set to come to the strategy game next month. One of the best Warhammer games is about to get a whole lot better.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:11 PM
     Play Genshin Impact songs to win actual money in new music event

A new Genshin Impact music event gives fans a chance to win one of several cash prizes for playing songs from the anime game's OST. HoYoverse is calling on all the musically-inclined players out there, allowing them to use any instrument in this contest, titled World Quest: Music Showdown. Along with the cash, winners will also get the opportunity to participate in a final recording in Los Angeles, USA.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:09 PM
     Lego Resident Evil 4 has over 3,000 pictures of Leon's plastic bangs

The Resident Evil 4 Remake release date is almost here, so if you've already discovered all there is to know about the Chainsaw demo and want to see more of Leon's incredible bangs, a superbly curated Resident Evil 4 Lego animation should tide you over while you wait for Capcom horror game to return.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:08 PM
     Multiversus codes and how to redeem them (March 2023)

Want some Multiversus codes? Everyone likes free stuff, and in much the same way as many free games such as Fortnite and Genshin Impact, Multiversus now has a dedicated portal for players to redeem exclusive cosmetic items.

It may take a while for the items you redeem from Multiversus codes to appear in the free PC game, so bear that in mind. So far, none of the ones we've seen give you any character keys to unlock Multiversus characters or additional toast you can use to cheer on players you enjoyed playing with. However, given that we don't have a large enough sample size, never say never. Here are the details on all the currently active Multiversus codes and how to redeem them.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:11 PM
     Destiny 2 Lightfall release date, subclass, and story details

The Destiny 2 Lightfall release date is here at long last, bringing Destiny's first decade closer to its dramatic conclusion - only one expansion, The Final Shape, will then remain in the Light and Darkness saga. Whether you love the game for the lore, hardcore PvP gameplay, or deep character customization options, the Lightfall expansion has something for every type of Destiny 2 player. The expansion introduced us to a new city on Neptune, a new subclass called Strand, and offered several quality-of-life improvements that both Destiny 2 veterans and New Lights will appreciate.

Below, you'll find everything we know about the Destiny 2 Lightfall release date, information about the new subclass, a new planet to explore, new in-game features, and a host of new Destiny 2 Lightfall exotics. There's so much coming with Lightfall, and there's a reason that it's not only one of the best free PC games but one of the best FPS games of all time.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:54 PM
     Best Warhammer 40K games on PC 2023

So, you want to know about the best Warhammer 40K games in 2023? While Games Workshop's licensing history has been a bit sporadic, the grim darkness of the far future is one place the company has consistently experimented with in terms of digital adaptations.

Some of the best Warhammer 40K games are from decades ago, but after a brief wobbly spell in the middle, we're finally getting some decent digital grimdark adaptations of the physical tabletop game, but we're also being treated to space games and even action-adventure RPG games as well. We're not here to highlight our ancient battle-brothers of 40K games of yore - they've had their time in the sun. We want to highlight the best Warhammer 40K games that have been released in more recent times.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 11:53 AM
     Apex Legends season 17 release date, season 16 end date, new character

Looking for the Apex Legends season 17 release date? If you've mined everything that season 16 has to offer, collected all there is to collect, and ranked up countless wins, it might be time to look forward to what's next. While we're still a way off the next season, there are plenty of potential new inclusions to get excited about.

While season 16 of the free PC game revamped the way each Legend is categorised with the improved class system, it didn't introduce a new character. We're hoping that the next Apex Legends season will give us someone new to play with, and some exciting limited-time modes to take our minds off the ranked battle royale grind.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:54 PM
     Best Warhammer games 2023

So, you want to know about the best Warhammer games in 2023? Unfortunately, games Workshop has a complicated history with licensing its tabletop worlds. There were some great Warhammer Fantasy strategy games in the '90s, but the pickings have since been slim.

Thankfully, Warhammer games are getting better, and while there are more Warhammer 40K games, Warhammer Fantasy titles from the Old World and Age of Sigmar settings are improving in quality. From action-packed, turn-based RPGs to the grandest of grand strategy games, there's a modest selection worth checking out. So join us as we round up the best Warhammer fantasy games on PC.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 14, 2023 5:48 PM
    

The Sims 4 has now birthed its free Infants update, which takes the runtiest part of your digital doll's lives and expands upon it. Sims during those pre-walking years now have full needs and wants, which means the Sims around them will need to spend more time caring for them lest they grow into maladjusted adults.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:00 PM
    

Dystopian tabletop-ish RPG Citizen Sleeper is receiving its third and final DLC episode at the end of the month. DLC for Citizen Sleeper was first announced last summer through a post-launch content roadmap, and with Episode: Flux and Episode: Refuge out the door, it's now time for Episode: Purge, free for all owners on March 30th. Purge is introducing a new narrative arc alongside more characters, locations, and lore.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 14, 2023 11:20 AM
    

Last year, developer Heart Machine announced they were adapting the 2D pixelated action of Hyper Light Drifter for their 3D co-op sequel, Hyper Light Breaker. Earlier in January, we learned that Breaker's roguelike structure would include procedurally generated open worlds, and we've now seen them in action thanks to its first gameplay trailer. Breaker doesn't look as effortlessly stylish as its predecessor, but its bullet-hell action and fast-paced traversal have me eager to learn more when it launches into early access this Fall.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 14, 2023 10:25 AM
    

Over the last 30 years, the classic adventure game Myst has been rereleased in countless forms, resurrected in 25th-anniversary boxsets, VR takes on the game, and even a full remake in 2021. But the power of the internet determines that nothing is sacred, and even the point-and-click Myst can be turned into the point-and-kill Myst FPS. Yes, developers Steven Nass and Peter Henningsen have released Myst FPS on itch.io, a free browser-based shooter that's a good laugh, and an even better shitpost.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 14, 2023 10:04 AM
    

As video game time loops go, The Wreck's endlessly repeating car crash has to be one of the worst fates to get stuck in. Sure, it's not quite as bad as 'death by exploding sun' in Outer Wilds, say, but when each crash is also accompanied by heroine Junon reliving a harrowing memory from her past that she'll need to sort through and analyse before she's able to (quite literally) move on with her life, I reckon that one-two punch of sudden physical trauma and deep, emotional soul-bearing is probably just about on par with having skin and muscle seared off your own bones by a honking great supernova. You know, figuratively speaking.

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     Bots are now at least a little smarter.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 14, 2023 5:00 PM
    

Loid and Yor - Spy x Family Look Up Figures

MegaHouse finally unveiled what the Look Up figures of Loid and Yor Forger from Spy x Family look like. The company shared this preview as part of the announcements during the MegaHobby Plus 2023 Winter Stage online event on March 10, 2023. Both are painted prototypes.

Previously, Megahouse announced at the Jump Festa 2023 event that it was working on new figures in the Look Up line based on Loid and Yor Forger. But just recently the company finally showed official images showing the designs for both.

Here's a look at the Look Up figures of Loid and Yor Forger from Spy x Family. Both feature the casual outfits of each character and measure around 110mm (4 inches). Loid is wearing his light green outfit, while Yor wears her red sweater.

https://twitter.com/Megahousejp/status/1635551587962683394?s=20

Previously, Megahouse released a Look Up figure of Anya in her school uniform. However, the company also announced that a second "special" version is in development. It will reveal more information about it at a later date.

Within the MegaHobby Plus 2023 Winter Stage, the company also announced more figures that will join the Look Up line from other series such as One Piece, Haikyuu!! and Urusei Yatsura.

Loid and Yor Forger's Look Up figures are still in development and there is no release date for either one of them yet. People can watch the Spy x Family anime on Crunchyroll. The second season and a movie are planned for release in 2023. The manga is available to read via Viz Media.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:30 PM
    

wo long fengxi

Fengxi is, like Zhuyan before it, a fairly straightforward boss in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Because there are not a lot of moves in its repertoire and it telegraphs all of its attacks in a very obvious way, it is actually a very straightforward boss to fight. Once you see through Fengxi's attack patterns, you should not have much trouble with it.

Like Zhao Yun says as soon as the fight starts, Fengxi likes to charge about and you can definitely use this to your advantage. Not only is this very easy to parry, but even if you do not deflect Fengxi's charge, it can sometimes ram itself right into a wall. If you have Absorb Vitality, this is the perfect chance to restore any lost HP. Otherwise, you can take this opportunity to attack it as much as you like. It doesn't stay down for very long, so keep alert for when it recovers.

wo long fengxi stagger

Fengxi has a Morale of 20. This means that you should have around that number as well if you wish to fight on equal footing. Like all of the other bosses in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, however, you do not necessarily need to go grind for Morale just to prepare for Fengxi. Morale is more to reduce the damage per hit and increase your own attack. But if you would prefer a challenge, then Fengxi is perfectly defeatable even when you are at the minimum Morale.

Once you get Fengxi to half health, it starts adding more moves into its repertoire. It has several attacks where it launches itself at you, either after a jump or after a bit of a waddle. There is also one where it bucks about, creating shockwaves that you can parry. It's safer to keep your distance for this one, though. Incidentally, Zhao Yun is, like how he was in the Zhuyan fight, fairly useless. But you can definitely use him as a meat shield or decoy of sorts.

To quickly summarize, Fengxi's main sources of damage come from its charging attacks and its lunging shockwaves. While you can avoid its  rampaging moves by simply keeping your distance, you should actively attempt to deflect its charges. Its movements are fairly slow and you can easily deplete its Spirit Gauge with a successful parry. You can also angle yourself so that it hits a wall, which will knock it out. If you keep that in mind, then you should have little trouble defeating Fengxi.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:00 PM
    

Galatea Fate/Grand Order Art

The new Fate/Grand Order event titled "Akihabara Explosion" is coming to the English version of the game on March 17, 2023, and Galatea will join the roster when it happens. The Japanese version of the event ran back in March 2021. You must clear the game's prologue "Flame Contaminated City Fuyuki" to take part in the event.

The Akihabara Explosion event features a new five-star servant named Galatea that can be obtained through the event's servant summon. This new servant features a character design by artist Shimada Fumikane, who is known for his work on various anime that feature girls with mechanical accessories. Some of his art can be seen in series and games like Strike Witches, Kantai Collection, and Alice Gear Aegis. Nero Claudius in her bride outfit can also be summoned during the event and returns alongside a quest providing her with a power-up.

Taking place in Akihabara, a place known for being a center of Japanese pop culture, the event centers around a warped version of the Akihabara Tower Hall. It turned into a demonic realm and challenges the player and their servants to gain shop points in an event called "Operation Shop to You Drop." This provides a backdrop for the new event.

Clearing the main event quests will unlock shopping quests that can then be cleared to unlock more main event quests. Clearing shopping quests will earn your servants more bond points than usual. Every five shopping quests you clear will earn rewards like a Lantern of Cheldea which can be used to raise the limit on servants' bonds. However, servants used in shop quests become exhausted and cannot be used for six hours, and will then need to rest.

You can play Fate/Grand Order now on iOS and Android devices, and Akihabara Explosion will run until March 30, 2023.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 14, 2023 3:30 PM
    

Crisis Core FFVII Reunion case

Square Enix announced a new piece of Final Fantasy VII merchandise, which is a Crisis Core FFVII Reunion carrying case nased the SOLDIER uniforms and equipment from the game. The carrying case costs $85 (or or 113€), and it is scheduled to release in September 2023. The carrying case is available now to pre-order from both the North American and European Square Enix online stores. The company also noted the Crisis Core FFVII Reunion is about the size of a Switch.

The new Crisis Core FFVII carrying case is made of synthetic leather. It features the SOLDIER insignia in the front. While the Crisis Core FFVII Reunion can be used for storing items like game consoles or smartphone, it is also advertised that the case might not completely protect devices, such as a Switch console, from scratches and damage.

You can check out the Crisis Core FFVII Reunion carrying case in further detail on the gallery below.

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Crisis Core FFVII Reunion serves as a prequel to the original Final Fantasy VII, and it follows the story of Zack Fair, a Second Class SOLDIER member who dreams of climbing the ranks of SOLDIER and becoming a hero.

The Crisis Core FFVII Reunion carrying case costs $85 USD or 113€, and it is now available for pre-order from both the North American and European Square Enix online stores. The game is available on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The original version of the game appeared on the PSP.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 14, 2023 3:00 PM
    

Square Enix Symbiogenesis NFT Teaser Teases 10,000 'Characters'

Square Enix reiterated a commitment to blockchain games and NFTs in the past, and now there's an update on its NFT project Symbiogenesis. The company announced that there will be 10,000 "characters" available. It shared a new teaser trailer, which mentioned the information, noted the "story" for it will involve six chapters, and confirmed the full website will launch on March 17, 2023.

Here's the YouTube trailer for the Square Enix Symbiogenesis NFT project. While the description mentioned 10,000 characters and a story, none of that is shown in the video. It only shows a vague, floating landmass with some forests and a town. While none of the story's characters are shown, the description claims that there will allegedly be stories for them, and that each one will belong to "various races and professions." There will supposedly be "real game utility" for the NFTs, though there's yet to be any explanation regarding support or practical application.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lngJnSLx4hA&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

While the teaser site is open, it doesn't offer too many details about what to expect. The March 17, 2023 launch will involve a "Free Mint" campaign with 30,000 free NFTs doled out to MetaMask wallets. This will be followed by a March Twitter Space. Invite-only, presale, and public sale for chapter one will apparently begin in April 2023.

There's no exact release date for the Square Enix Symbiogenesis NFT project beyond Spring 2023. However, its website will launch on March 17, 2023.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 14, 2023 2:30 PM
    

League of Legends Gwen

Good Smile Company is now accepting pre-orders for the new League of Legends Gwen figure by Infinity Studio. They will remain open until Thursday March 30, 2023 at 12pm JST. The statue will cost ¥77,000 from the Good Smile Store, which is about $572. It is expected to ship in September 2023. A maximum of three statues can be ordered per person, and shipment will not be available for some countries. As of yet, there is no listing on the Good Smile Us store, but international buyers can attempt to order through one of Good Smile's International Partner Shops.

Gwen appears in her default "Hallowed Seamstress'"outfit and bearing her large, ethereal scissors for this League of Legends figure. The statue is sculpted to 1/6th scale and stands 40 cm tall, which is over 15 inches. It will be a full 5 cm taller than the previous Infinity Studio League of Legends statue which featured Viego. The scissors held by Gwen are made of a translucent plastic, and the base features a special paint that changes color when viewed from different angles.

You can get a look at the figure below:
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In February 2023, developer Riot Games revealed details for two new games set in the League of Legends universe. Both The Mageseeker and Convergence are on the way.

The Infinity Studio League of Legends The Hallowed Seamstress- Gwen figure is immediately available to pre-order from the Good Smile Store until March 30, 2023. League of Legends is immediately available on PCs.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 14, 2023 2:00 PM
    

Horizon Forbidden West Burning Shores

A new entry on the official Playstation Blog featured an interview with Horizon series Game Director Mathijs de Jonge. In it, de Jonge discussed the advantages of developing content solely for PS5. Burning Shores, the upcoming DLC for Horizon Forbidden West, was previously announced as being exclusive to the system. Game Director de Jonge said focusing on PS5 development allowed Guerilla to "charge forward" with development without having to plan around PS4 optimization.

Game Director de Jonge talked about how environmental richness was a priority for the Horizon series, and the PS5's technical power meant they could add more detail while running at higher framerates and resolutions. He also explained that the extra processing power meant they could run simulations faster, as well as making it easier to review sections of the game without stopping for loading times.

Here is de Jonge's full explanation:

One of our key priorities with Horizon games is to add a ton of detail and richness to our environments. On Horizon Forbidden West, everything we added or increased was something we'd need to have a plan around how to optimize for PS4 as well. On Burning Shores, since we can just focus on PS5, we've been able to charge forward and we're really excited about what we've been able to pull off in creating this stunning post-post-apocalyptic version of Los Angeles.

The cityscape ruins of LA and its surroundings are highly detailed and require a lot of processing power as well as fast streaming technology to run properly; especially when the player is flying over the lands and can see a lot at once. One of the settlements is situated in and around those detailed ruins, and we were able to squeeze a lot of activity in there.

Another notable one is a particular battle scene that requires a LOT of memory and processing power! To achieve this grand vision both technically and creatively, we definitely were thankful for the many advantages that the PS5 hardware brings.

Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores will see players traveling to post-post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, which has become a flooded, coastal jungle. You can watch the trailer for it below:

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShJuY6Zl2Aw&t=37s[/embed]

Horizon Forbidden West is immediately available for the PS4 and PS5, and its Burning Shores DLC will release on April 19, 2023 on the PS5.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:30 PM
    

Dokapon Kingdom: Connect Release Date Falls in May

Idea Factory International revealed the Dokapon Kingdom: Connect worldwide release date. People in North America and Europe will be able to play it digitally and physically on May 9, 2023. This is just about one month after its Japanese debut in April 2023. To go along with the reveal, the company also shared a new gameplay trailer going over how this digital board game with RPG elements works.

The trailer begins with an introduction to the game's premise. Each player is a character from an RPG staple class. Your goal will be to collect weapons and equipment, fighting enemies on spaces as you go around the kingdom. If you manage liberate the kingdom and save the day, you can marry the princess. However, every player is out to achieve the same quest, which means you can end up fighting each other or inflicting penalties.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmNOx-hoAYA&ab_channel=IdeaFactoryInternational
While the original game featured only multiplayer, the Switch version will support online matches.

The Dokapon Kingdom: Connect North American and European Nintendo Switch release date is May 9, 2023. The game will be available both digitally and physically. Pre-orders are open. It will appear on the system in Japan on April 13, 2023. The original Dokapon Kingdom appeared on the PS2 and Wii.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:40 PM
    

FFXIV Fan Festival 2023 General Ticket Sales Will Consist of

Back when Square Enix announced the FFXIV Fan Festival 2023 ticket sales, it noted there may or may not be a general sales period. At the time, it noted there would first be a lottery for active players to get tickets. Now it confirmed there will be a general sales period on March 15, 2023, with "several thousand tickets" available. People will be able to order tickets from Showclix once sales open.

As mentioned before, the initial run involved people who play FFXIV registering for a chance to get to buy FFXIV Fan Festival 2023 tickets. Those who were picked could enter a code starting on March 6, 2023 to get up to two per code. The initial announcement made it sound like there was a chance no tickets would remain for a more general admission.

As for the exact timing, FFXIV Fan Festival 2023 general ticket sales will open at 9am PT/12pm ET on March 15, 2023 for the Las Vegas event. As with the player-exclusive phase, people will once again be limited to two tickets. Each ticket will be $199.99 and guarantee people access to the July 28-29, 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendees will also get a goody bag.

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. The FFXIV Fan Festival 2023 will be held July 28-29, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:30 PM
    

Tekken 8 Marshall Law and Paul Phoenix Character Trailers Shared

Two new Tekken 8 character trailers appeared nearly one after the other, reintroducing Paul Phoenix and Marshall Law. Both are characters who debuted in the 1994 fighting game. The latest videos show how they've evolved now that they'll be back for the newest round.

First, here's the Marshall Law Tekken 8 trailer. It begins with a look at his character art. Then, we see his introduction. After that, we get to watch him beat up Paul Phoenix with punches, kicks, and nunchucks. He's been a series staple and appeared in almost every entry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj40qDgHjK8&ab_channel=PlayStation

As mentioned before, this is the second Tekken 8 character trailer to appear in the last week. Bandai Namco also confirmed Paul Phoenix will show up last week. He fights with his fists, as usual, and shows up to the match on his motorcycle. He's continually appeared in multiple entries as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCOWceM2nZo&ab_channel=BandaiNamcoEntertainmentAmerica

Bandai Namco's really ramped up character reveals as of late. In February 2023, it showed off Nina Williams, Kazuya Mishima, and Jin Kazama. It also confirmed working Arika is working on the fighting game as well. Its contributions will involve work on its multiplayer.

Tekken 8 is in development for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:00 PM
    

Blue Protocol network test

Bandai Namco gave an update on the exact dates of the postponed Blue Protocol network test. The network test for the game will be available to players in Japan from March 31, 2023 to April 2, 2023. The test was previously postponed due to difficulties in locating and fixing a bug interfering with the build being used. In addition, the end date for the friend invitation program is March 22, 2023 at 11am JST. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

https://twitter.com/BLUEPROTOCOL_JP/status/1635506796277428226

Blue Protocol is the new online multiplayer action RPG title by Bandai Namco Online and Bandai Namco Studios, and its network test was originally scheduled for January 14, 2023 in Japan. However, a bug related to the build used forced Bandai Namco to postpone it.

The client will be available to download prior to the start of the network test. Furthermore, Bandai Namco will detail the playable content available in the network test at a later date on the official website.

Bandai Namco officially released a Blue Protocol benchmark program, which includes the character creator for the game. Data from the character creator can be exported and used in the network test and final release of the game.

Blue Protocol is in development for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC. It has a Japanese release window of Spring 2023 for PCs. The Japanese network test will run through March 31, 2023 to April 2, 2023. A Blue Protocol closed beta for people outside Japan will appear later in 2023.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 14, 2023 11:30 AM
    

HoYoVerse Shares Honkai Star Rail Community Experience Survey

As preparations begin for the Honkai Star Rail launch, HoYoVerse has been touching base with the community. Among those efforts is a new survey. The Community Experience Survey is now live to gauge people's expectations and learn more about the title's prospective audience.

Here's the link to the survey:

People will need to log into their HoYoVerse account to fill out the Honkai Star Rail Community Experience Survey. It begins with typical questions asking about people's age bracket and gender, with male, female, others, and prefer not to say as options for the latter. It then asks if people have participated in communities or spent time on social media. From there, it asks about what kinds of official game content they'd like to see. Some of the options include version previews, community events, beta tests, wallpapers and stickers, guides and wikis, comedic content, lore, announcements, character introductions, local events, and art. It also asks what social media services people use and what kinds of fan content they enjoy. It also asks if people enjoy fan content like original videos, fanfiction, and art. It ends by asking if people create content or want to.

In addition to the Honkai Star Rail Community Experience Survey, HoYoVerse shared three pieces of character art for White Day. Dan Heng, Gepard, and Jing Yuan appear.

Honkai Star Rail is in development and will appear on the PC and mobile devices.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 14, 2023 11:00 AM
    

gundam witch mercury matsushima

Sunrise will now include voice lines in the 28 pictures of Suletta and Miorine of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury as they go on dates around Japan. The first one that has a conversation between the two is for Matsushima, Miyagi. This is the third picture from the "Witch From Mercury Japan Travel Tour."

You can watch the Matsushima video of Suletta and Miorine from the official Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury account. The picture shows Suletta excitedly peering over the bridge to look at the fish. Due to her spending her entire life in space, Suletta has very little experience with common Earth animals; she expressed shock when she saw goats for the first time on the show. Meanwhile, Miorine is holding her back to prevent her from falling into the water.

https://twitter.com/G_Witch_M/status/1635566450462138368

"Witch From Mercury Japan Travel Tour" shows Suletta and Miorine in 28 different cities around Japan. These are cities that have MBS and TBS stations in them. On the first day, the two of them posed in front of the Statue of Hachiko in Shibuya, Tokyo. On the second day, the two of them went to visit Bishamon-numa, which is one of the Goshikinuma in Fukushima.

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury is available to watch on Crunchyroll. The second season of the show will start on April 2, 2023.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 14, 2023 10:30 AM
    

Genshin Impact White Day Character Art Features Ayato, Itto, and Xiao

Genshin Impact White Day Character Art Features Ayato, Itto, and Xiao

In Japan, White Day is celebrated on March 14th. On this day, people who received gifts on Valentine's Day offer "return gifts." HoYoVerse typically shares Genshin Impact character art of its male characters on that day, and for 2023 the featured characters are Ayato, Itto, and Xiao.

The Ayato Genshin Impact White Day art is the "official" HoYoVerse one. It features an in-character "monologue" with Ayato offering the reader candy. He noted that he had a retainer pick up some desserts Yae Publishing House was giving away and asks if the "reader" would like to share them.

The second Genshin Impact image featured Itto with a "bouquet" of lollipops. It was drawn by an artist named Miyamo.

Finally, the final piece of 2023 Genshin Impact White Day character art features Xiao with a snack. It was drawn by DSマイル.

As a reminder, the 2022 White Day pieces of art and "messages" came from Kaeya, Thoma, and Zhongli.

As a reminder, March 14, 2023 is also Jean's birthday in Genshin Impact. This means if someone logs in, they'll get mail from her that includes an Invigorating Pizza and some upgrade materials.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices.

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Siliconera Tuesday, March 14, 2023 10:00 AM
    

flutter mane pokemon

The official Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Paldea Prologue online tournament ended and Flutter Mane was the Pokemon that players used the most in a competitive setting. This information comes from the PokeTimes Twitter account. With the recent update to Pokemon Home, you can also check out what moves and teams that competitive players' Flutter Manes use. [Thanks, PokeTimes!]

According to the Pokemon Home screenshot, the top ten Pokemon that competitive players use Flutter Mane with are:

  1. Koraidon
  2. Iron Treads
  3. Iron Hands
  4. Miraidon
  5. Chi-Yu
  6. Dragonite
  7. Chien-Pao
  8. Great Tusk
  9. Talonflame
  10. Amoonguss

It is unclear just from this data how competitors are using the Pokemon together. This data also just shows that players put Flutter Mane in teams that also contain these Pokemon. So it does not necessarily mean that there is synergy between Flutter Mane and, say, Dragonite.

When Pokemon Scarlet and Violet first launched in November 2022, it did not immediately come with Pokemon Home support. This means that players were unable to transfer Pokemon from other games to Paldea. As of the time of writing, you still cannot move Pokemon around. However, an early March 2022 update added the function to view competition data in Scarlet and Violet. This is likely where PokeTImes got the data as well.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are readily available on the Nintendo Switch.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, March 14, 2023 5:30 PM
     Featured How To Beat Plyusch In Atomic HeartPlyusch monsters, otherwise known as Ivies, are fast and agile creatures that can seriously ruin P-3's day in Atomic Heart. They use their long tendrils and limber legs to lash out at targets and pin them onto the ground for some nasty execution moves. As intimidating as they might seem at first, they do become relatively easy to take down once you understand their moves. Here's a short guide on how to beat these monsters. Atomic Heart – How to fight and beat a Plyusch Right before starting the very first Plyusch fight, the game will you know that it is highly resistant to gunfire. This includes energy damage from weapons like Electro and Dominator. You can still do a bit of damage by shooting it, but this method is completely unreliable. Instead of using guns, players should rely on powers and melee weapons instead. The Fox and Peshtat are great when fighting these guys (especially when upgraded) since the other melee weapons are too slow to keep up with the Plyusc...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, March 14, 2023 5:03 PM
     Destiny 2 Esi Terminal Action Figure Collectible GuideThe action figures dotted throughout Neonuma are tricky to find in Destiny 2. Luckily, this particular collectible isn't too difficult to uncover. You'll want to make sure you're at a decently high level, though. We're going to have to deal with a few tough Cabal enemies in order to get the prize. Here's how you can get the action figure collectible in Esi Terminal in Destiny 2. Destiny 2: Lightfall – Finding the action figure in Esi Terminal First up, you'll want to head over to Zephyr Concourse. From here, take the western path that exits the area to get to Esi Terminal. Follow the path and proceed along the yellow corridor. Then, once you're outside again, take a left and then a right at the end of the path. The goal here is to get the restaurant through the doorway on the left. There'll be quite a few Cabal standing around, so take care of them as they come. Screenshot by PC Invasion Once you're in the restaurant, head tow...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, March 14, 2023 5:00 PM
     Want To Know The Main Differences Between Nioh 2 And Wo Long 1If you're coming to Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty from Nioh 2, you're likely wondering what the main differences between the two games are. After all, they both share a developer and various gameplay systems. However, they're very different games despite many similarities, so don't expect to get the same kind of experience when all is said and done. Note: For more, check out our Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty guides and features hub. Wo Long and Nioh 2 – The key differences Combat and parrying The most obvious difference is likely in regards to the depth of combat. Nioh 2 is quite possibly the deepest Souls-like around, featuring complex, involved combat trees with many unlockable moves for each and every weapon. Additionally, weapons all have three stances. In Wo Long, on the other hand, this is completely gone. Weapon have a default attack string and a stronger spirit attack by default. Special attacks are found randomly on weapons you pick up and cannot be free...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:30 PM
     Diablo 4 Open Betas Begin in MarchWith the imminent release of Diablo IV comes a swathe of very important questions. Will it be available on Mac? Is it coming to Game Pass? Can you finally rebind the movement keys in Diablo IV? Anyone who has played the previous versions of the game will probably understand the frustration that comes with having attack and move bound to the same mouse click. It simply isn't always the most intuitive setup. Sometimes you just want to move around your home base without blasting a blacksmith in the face with your heavy attack. But for those wondering, your prayers have been answered. Diablo IV – Is there a way to rebind movement keys? Screenshot by PC Invasion According to Blizzard, yes, you can rebind movement keys in Diablo IV. Now, with the ability to rebind, it is possible to move with more precision. You can also attack where you want rather than just flying around the map. Previously, there was a real frustration among players in which, rather than moving, the character...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:25 PM
     Wo Long Fallen Dynasty Vengeance Flag CloseupWo Long: Fallen Dynasty offers combat to challenge even veteran players. That's especially true as they first come to terms with the game's approach to mayhem. Fortunately, they don't always have to go it alone. An item called the Tiger Seal allows them to summon reinforcements from the nearest battle flag. Here is our guide on how to get more Tiger Seals in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Note: For more, check out our Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty guides and features hub. Wo Long – How to get more Tiger Seals Any time you wish to summon a new ally to fight by your side, you must use a Tiger Seal. The item is not especially common. You could burn through your supply in a hurry if you keep trying to bring help to a boss battle you just can't seem to win. The best way to get more Tiger Seals in Wo Long is to avenge other players who have fallen to enemies. Doing so also earns you other rewards, including accolades. Screenshot by PC Invasion To find enemies that might dro...

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 2:00 PM
     Free League Publishing has launched a new Kickstarter campaign for its latest roleplaying game, The Walking Dead Universe Roleplaying Game. The project reached its $24,000 goal, and has now almost tripled its goal after just a few hours. The Walking Dead Universe Roleplaying Game allows players to immerse themselves in the world of the dead …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:04 PM
     Munchkin, the highly popular card game, is now available on iOS and Android platforms. The digital version of the game has been in early access on Steam for some time, but now the mobile version is finally here. The game was developed by Dire Wolf Digital and features the same gameplay as the original Steam …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, March 14, 2023 10:01 AM
     Portal Games has released an exciting update regarding its upcoming board game, Thorgal. In their latest announcement, they have revealed the draft version of the rulebook for the game. This is excellent news for fans who have been eagerly anticipating the game's release. Thorgal is a highly anticipated board game that combines strategy and adventure …

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, March 14, 2023 2:00 PM
     One last ride with Franklin, Michael, and Trevor. By the tail end of GTA 5, Franklin will be forced to choose between Trevor or Michael as the FIB, and Devin Weston orders him to kill one or the other. The thing is, Franklin does not even have to listen to the FIB or Devin Weston; […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:16 PM
     The Jared Leto-starring TRON: Ares has no release date yet, but Disney is ready to journey us back to The Grid with an upcoming game called TRON: Identity. The game is set to launch this April, and we have a new look at the gameplay thanks to the latest trailer. Check this out: Here's the […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:00 PM
     Pokemon Legends: Arceus took place in the early years of the Pokémon universe when humans and Pokemon did not get along. This game occurs in the Pokemon universe's Hisui region, which was eventually renamed the Sinnoh region. To complete Hisui's first Pokédex, which they use to investigate Pokemon, the player must capture every Pokémon in […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:57 PM
     We know that Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is a movie based on a game, and there's one scene where Chris Pine's party is forced to face beasts and challenges in an arena for sport. Just in, we have a new clip from the movie, and it gives us a good look at mimics […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:00 PM
     In the early years of the Pokémon universe, when humans and Pokemon did not get along, is when Pokemon Legends: Arceus was set. This game is set in the Hisui region of the Pokemon world, which is later renamed Sinnoh. The player must catch every Pokémon in this region to fill out Hisui's first Pokédex, […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, March 14, 2023 11:56 AM
     With Kratos being able to join the ranks of Mortal Kombat, some fans are wondering which other franchise heroes could cross over to MK. One fan had requested they bring in Last of Us protagonist Ellie into the fray, but NetherRealm head Ed Boon isn't going to have it. Replying to a fan on Twitter, […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, March 14, 2023 11:44 AM
     Every fighting game has to have a Bruce Lee character, and Tekken's is named Marshall Law. It's been revealed for a while that Law will be a playable character in Tekken 8, and now we have a full gameplay reveal for him following Paul Phoenix. Check him out: It's time to show you who's the […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, March 14, 2023 11:00 AM
     Team Cherry's Metroidvania action-adventure titled Hollow Knight depicts the adventures of an unnamed warrior known as the Knight as they travel through Hallownest. This world has been devastated by an unknown infection. When the Knight explores Hallownest, the Knight can acquire new items, abilities, spells, and charms that will enable the Knight to take on […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:51 PM
    

The trailer showcases several of his moves

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:27 PM
    

The remake will launch on May 30 for PC via Steam

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, March 14, 2023 3:48 PM
    

A version of the game with every update included will launch on March 31 on PlayStation 4 and 5.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, March 14, 2023 3:10 PM

iDev Games Feed Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:12 PM
     This is a Bible Quiz Game of 24 questions taken from John chapter 2 of the KJV Bible. It is playable by depressing the correct answer button....

Level Up Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:11 PM
     Citizen Sleeper is finally coming to PlayStation, and you don't have to wait too much…

Level Up Tuesday, March 14, 2023 11:42 AM
     Nightdive Studios' long-awaited remake of System Shock finally has a release date, at least for…

Level Up Tuesday, March 14, 2023 11:41 AM
     Bandai Namco <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/state-of-play/2022/09/13/tekken-8-officially-revealed-in-new-cinematic-trailer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">revealed Tekken 8 last September</a> and since then, the company…

Level Up Tuesday, March 14, 2023 11:04 AM
     During a Disney and Marvel Games Showcase held last September, Bithell Games, the studio behind…

Gaming on PC Tuesday, March 14, 2023 2:29 PM
     Remember Google Stadia? Here's a look at the search engine giant's failed entry into the gaming market. Full article after the jump.