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Kotaku Saturday, April 1, 2023 12:50 PM
    

April Fool's Day has finally come to add a little bit more chaos to the week, as jokes and lies fly around unrestricted. But we understand what April 1 is all about—a chance for developers to sneak in some humor in our favorite games. These April Fools' jokes are getting a little more advanced and ambitious year by…

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PCGamesN Saturday, April 1, 2023 5:31 PM
     Food-battling strategy game ponders the ethics of culinary combat

Pretty much anyone can boil an egg, and at a stretch you might even be able to whisk one up and fry it into a delicious omelette. But what happens when you send that omelette into battle against a three-layered cake? That's one of many questions posed by GladiEATers - so PCGamesN caught up with the mind behind this upcoming turn-based strategy game at WASD 2023 to ask him about Steam Early Access plans, the ethics of culinary combat, and the unquestionable potential of cheese.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best cooking games, Best strategy games, Best indie games

PCGamesN Saturday, April 1, 2023 11:20 AM
     Try to find yourself on a seven billion pixel Skyrim map, we'll wait

If you've spent hundreds, or thousands, of hours in Skyrim and wondered when your knowledge of Tamriel's topography would finally come inuseful, it's only taken 12 years. Because as of now, the iconic Bethesda RPG game finally has its own geography guessing game, with Skyrim GeoGuessr a reality after all this time.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Skyrim mods, Play Skyrim, Games like Skyrim

PCGamesN Saturday, April 1, 2023 10:36 AM
     Ark 2 delayed but a Survival Evolved remaster is coming, for a price

Studio Wildcard announces an Ark 2 delay, meaning that we won't see Vin Diesel take up his spear in the next iteration of the hugely popular dinosaur survival game until "the end of 2024" on Steam and PC Game Pass. Instead, the team says players can look forward to a remaster of the first game titled Ark: Survival Ascended - although the decision to make the update paid, despite past suggestions it might be free, and shut down official servers for the original after the remake's launch leaves many scratching their heads.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ark dinosaurs taming guide, Ark mods, Ark console commands

PCGamesN Saturday, April 1, 2023 12:47 PM
     Dead Space Remake remake confirmed for 2024

After the smashing success of Dead Space Remake, EA and Motive have officially confirmed a remake of the remake, set to launch in 2024. Horror game fans have already been treated this year thanks to Resident Evil 4 Remake and the pending Silent Hill 2 Remake, with announcements also expected regarding a remake of Bethesda's upcoming Starfield as well as Diablo 4 Remake, which is expected to launch May 30, just ahead of Blizzard's Diablo 4.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best horror games on PC, Dead Space Remake review, Dead Space system requirements

PCGamesN Saturday, April 1, 2023 12:51 PM
     Streamer completes Resident Evil 4 Remake using a real chainsaw

A Resident Evil 4 Remake Twitch streamer has ditched conventional PC gamepads for a real chainsaw controller, and they even managed to 100% the game's campaign. No one was hurt throughout the 30-hour play-through, but neighbours have raised noise complaints to the local council.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Resident Evil 4 Remake release date, Resident Evil 4 Remake system requirements, Best horror games on PC

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, April 1, 2023 5:51 PM
    

The end of support for Marvel's Avengers was announced in January, but wrapping up a live service game and doing it right is a gradual process. Yesterday saw the release of patch 2.8, its last content update, which made "nearly all" cosmetics free, converted in-game currency into resources, and handed out rewards as a thank you to players.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, April 1, 2023 5:15 PM
    

ARK 2 has been delayed until the end of 2024. The dinosaur survival sequel currently best known for having Vin Diesel in it, for some reason, was originally aiming for a 2023 release, but developers Studio Wildcard say they need more time.

To compensate, they're going to instead release Ark: Survival Ascended in August, a remaster of the original Ark: Survival Evolved that moves it over to Unreal Engine 5. That's the good news. The bad news is you can only buy it in a $50 bundle with the sequel (which won't be finished for at least a year), and that the original Survival Evolved servers will be switched off when Ascended launches.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, April 1, 2023 4:34 PM
    

Sonic The Hedgehog has been murdered - and not by negative reviews, for a change. Instead it's the precipitating event at the beginning of The Murder Of Sonic The Hedgehog, a short, free visual novel released by Sega for April Fool's Day.

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Siliconera Saturday, April 1, 2023 4:00 PM
    

tales of puppet

Bandai Namco will release a theatrical version of its Tales of Puppet series in 3238. The genre name for the movie is "A Story That Walks Alongside True Strength." The full title of the film is Tales of Puppet - The Movie: I've Decided to Live With the Truth and My Memories. 

Now, this is not a true movie that is in development. This is an April Fools' Day joke. Several Twitter users on Bandai Namco's Tweet stated that they would actually love to see a movie version of the series. Others wonder if Bandai Namco plans on actually revealing a theatrical production of Tales of the Rays. As of the time of writing and with the closure of Tales of Asteria, Tales of the Rays is the only mobile game title in the Tales series that is still in service.

Tales of Puppet, which is available via the official Bandai Namco YouTube channel, is a net series that summarizes the mothership Tales titles in a puppet show format. Though the series proclaims that it takes about five minutes every episode to discuss the major plot points of each Tales game, none of them are actually within five minutes. The episode for Berseria is just over thirteen minutes long, for example.

Tales of Puppet is available on YouTube. The movie will come out in 3238.

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Siliconera Saturday, April 1, 2023 3:00 PM
    

It's been almost 12 years since Diablo III released on PCs. That's over a decade of demon slaying, gear farming, multiplayer fun, and cringy dialogue, and we're finally less than three months away from the release of its successor, Diablo IV. For me, Diablo III committed the heinous crime of being addictively fun, and consequently took hundreds of hours of my life. After playing through the Diablo IV beta, it's clear that I'm about to lose a ton more.

Diablo IV takes place thirty years after the events of Diablo III, where millions of people died thanks to the ongoing feud between the high heavens and the burning hells. That's mostly all you need to know about Diablo's story, which, while vast and full of lore, is also very silly and out there. In Diablo IVLilith is positioned as the main antagonist, while the player is an unnamed hero who has to put a stop to all the culty, demonic behavior. Lilith, who is known as the Queen of the Succubi, is the creator of Sanctuary, daughter of Mephisto, Lord of Hatred, and the sister of Lucion. There's alot more to her lore that I won't get into here, but suffice to say that she's one of the best characters in the often goofy Diablo universe. It's possible that the story in Diablo IV will be great, but it's more likely that it'll be superficial, silly, and entertaining, which is part of the allure of the series.

Visually, Diablo IV is subtly gorgeous. The beta kicked off with a stunning cinematic that involves gruesome monsters, webs of living blood and Lilith in all her glory, and it's one of the best looking cinematics I've ever seen. From there, the game transitions to the standard, top-down gameplay that we've come to expect from the Diablo series, but with an extra layer of polish and environmental effects that make it especially immersive. Players who are new to the Diablo series may be initially disappointed by the series' isometric perspective, especially compared to the opening cinematic, but I'd be surprised if they feel that way after a couple hours.

The lighting, sound, and atmosphere were all stellar throughout the beta. From the moment you're thrust into the cold tundra, Diablo IV immerses you with billowing snow, eerie winds, and the sound of nearby enemies. That immersion never dissipated throughout my time with the beta, regardless of whether I was exploring the cold tundra, luminous caves, or dark dungeons. Simply put, the world of Diablo IV seems purposefully bleak, but beautiful.

Diablo IV features a solid, if unspectacular character creator, with skin tone, body type, hair style, and accessory options. I was able to create an angsty scene, kid-type protagonist with long green hair, chunky earrings and demonic body tattoos, as well as a powerhouse Barbarian with flaming red hair and runes of blood etched across their body. And hey, what more can you ask for in a character creator in a Diablo game?

All that said, the most important part of any Diablo game is of course the combat, and Diablo IV's is both familiar and satisfying. It continues to strike the fine line between tactical, split-second decision-making and chaotic button-masher. The moment-to-moment combat feels like a streamlined version of Diablo III's, but with more precise inputs and flashier combos. Activision Blizzard have said in the past that they are aiming to make Diablo IV's combat more grounded, and there is a noticeable improvement in clarity, especially when fighting through hordes of enemies. The button-mashing fun is still there, but with an additional sense of purpose that bodes well for the final product.

The beta featured five classes: Barbarian, Sorceress, Druid, Rogue, and Necromancer. I was able to play as the Barbarian and Rogue, and they both were fun and familiar in their own ways. The Rogue is my Diablo go-to, and it doesn't look like that's going to change in Diablo IV. It has a nice combination of quickfire long-range attacks, to furious close-range stabs that feel like a chaotic dance. My time with the Barbarian was less fun, as the brute force combat is less precise and more button-mashy, but it's in line with how the class has felt in previous games. I'm looking forward to giving the other classes a try once the game actually launches, even though there's a 99% chance I'll still stick to my good ol' Rogue.

Last but not least, the multiplayer aspect of Diablo IV looks to be off to a good start. While I did experience some connection issues in the initial closed beta (and a bit of pop-in) the experience was mostly smooth and stable. There's no series that nails the 'run around and kill enemies with friends' style multiplayer better, and it's alive and well in the beta. The MMO-lite elements work exceptionally well, as you randomly run into players throughout the game. It adds an extra layer of immersion to the overall experience and makes the world feel more dynamic.

So far, Diablo IV looks and plays promisingly. It's easily the prettiest Diablo game to date and the subtle changes to combat along with the classic story silliness combine to make it a truly exciting title that I'm looking forward to.

Diablo IV will launch on June 6, 2023 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Xbox Series X bundle for it will appear that same day.

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Siliconera Saturday, April 1, 2023 2:00 PM
    

april fools genshin impact

For April Fools' Day, HoYoVerse released images and shorts of Genshin Impact characters as cats. The cat forms of Diluc, Keqing, Shinobu, and Wanderer all have their own splash art, complete with quotes. Of course, since they're cats, the only thing they can say is "Meow."

Here are all four of the Genshin Impact characters as cats.
https://twitter.com/GenshinImpact/status/1642013926589071361

https://twitter.com/GenshinImpact/status/1642015181491298305

https://twitter.com/GenshinImpact/status/1642016440566833153

https://twitter.com/GenshinImpact/status/1642017699931865089

Each of the cats still retain key elements of their design. Keqing still has her hair accessory and she's standing near a fried shrimp ball, which is her favorite food. Wanderer's hat is impossible to mistake too. There are animated versions of the splash arts as well, with them appearing in Live 2D. You can view the April Fools' Day videos from the Genshin Impact YouTube channel or its TikTok account.

There is a "gift" from the cats as well.
https://twitter.com/GenshinImpact/status/1642104523333173249

This is also not the first time that HoYoVerse has turned the Genshin Impact characters into animals. For HoYoFair 2022, Grinch Studio submitted a video to the Genshin Impact 2nd Anniversary Special Livestream. All of the non-Archon characters, excluding the Traveler, appeared as various animals such as foxes, rabbits, and (of course) cats.

The next version of Genshin Impact is Version 3.6, and it's going to go live on April 12, 2023. Its flagship event's story will revolve around the Akademiya, and its Archon Quest will explore more about Khaenri'ah and Sumeru's history. Version 3.6 will be the playable debuts of Baizhu and Kaveh as well.

Genshin Impact is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices.

The post Genshin Impact April Fools' 2023 Turned People Into Cats appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, April 1, 2023 1:00 PM
    

pokemon lechonk

Fat and reliable Lechonk is Pokemon of the day at the Pokemon Center, as tons of new Lechonk merchandise becomes available in the store. Those who can drop by the Nintendo Store from March 31, 2023 to April 15, 2023 will also be eligible to get a code to use in Pokemon Scarlet or Violet. The code will give you a Flying-Tera Type Lechonk, and you will not need to purchase anything to get it.

The Lechonk merchandise includes clothing, playmats, and pins. You can also get a fat plush of Lechonk for $19.99. It is around seven inches in size.

Here are the prices for the other items:

  • 3-Pack Pins ($18.99)
  • Black Beanie ($19.99)
  • Blue relaxed Fit Crew Neck T-Shirt ($24.99)
  • Gray Curved-Brim Hat ($24.99)
  • Lechonk & Berries Blue Allover-Print Relaxed Fit Crew neck T-shirt ($24.99)
  • Pink Allover-Print Relaxed Fit Crew Neck T-shirt ($29.99)
  • Pokemon Pin ($9.99)
  • TCG Pink Playmat ($24.99)

In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Lechonk is a normal-type Pokemon that originates from the Paldea region. It can evolve into Oinkologne at level 18. You can find it in various areas in the South and East Provinces. As well, you can get it in Tera Raid Battles. It being an early Normal-type Pokemon with two evolutions makes it this generation's "Rattata" or "Sentret."

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is readily available on the Nintendo Switch. You can get a Flying-Tera Type Lechonk in game stores such as GameStop and the Nintendo NYC store until April 14, 2023.

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Siliconera Saturday, April 1, 2023 12:30 PM
    

As part of the Hololive April Fools' Day activities, there are four "new" members of Holostars Tempus like Justa Worm and Morf LeRosh.

As part of the various Hololive April Fools' Day 2023 activities, there will be a "new" Holostars Tempus group. At 6pm PT/9pm ET on April 1, 2023, four Vtubers will debut. They will be Justa Worm, Morf LeRosh, CL0PB0T, and Gorira Manager. The new personalities vary from otherworldly creatures, like the robotic centaur CL0PB0T, to a worm like Justa Worm.

Justa Worm, Morf LeRosh, CL0PB0T, and Gorira Manager are the alter egos of Regis Altare, Noir Vesper, Magni Dezmond, and Axel Syrios. All four are already "in character" on their official Twitter accounts. The official art hasn't been revealed yet. However, there is a teaser trailer that shows the silhouettes and offers a sense of scale for all four of the performers.

This Holostars Tempus "group" isn't the only Hololive April Fools' Day surprise. Hoshimachi Suisei became Super Idol ☆ Comet Chan. Yagoo (fake) merchandise appeared. Gavis Bettel also did a "special" morning zatsudan. Astel Leda, Axel Syrios, Hizaki Gamma, Kageyama Shien, Magni Dezmond, Minase Rio, Noir Vesper, and Regis Altare will also perform a cover of Green Leaves' "Yatta."

The post Hololive Announces New Holostars Tempus 'Members' for April Fools' 2023 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, April 1, 2023 12:00 PM
    

For April Fools' Day, Cygames welcomed all Skyfarers in Granblue Fantasy to the magical world of Sanrio. The "Sanrio Characters: Come on Over to Hello Land!" event in Granblue Fantasy will only be available until midnight at April 1, 2023. During this event, you can get Sanrio outfits for characters, as well as the playable "Cinnamoroll and Pompompurin" unit.

Cinnamoroll and Pompompurin are an SSR Wind character that you will get as soon as the event starts. They are a pure support character and cannot normal attack. However, there is a lower chance of enemies targeting them as well. They are also prominent characters in the event's story. Aglovale is also a key character, showing up in the story with a Cinnamoroll headband.

During the event, you could use Otherworldly Cuteness to exchange for outfits. You could get comedic costumes of characters like Zeta, Vane, Yuni, and Diantha. SSR Fire Summon Sanrio Characters (featuring popular mascots like Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Kuromi) and SSR Dark Staff Dragon Bar V are also in the event shop.

Granblue Fantasy is readily available on mobile devices and Internet browsers. The Sanrio event in Granblue Fantasy will run until 23:59 of April 1, 2023.

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Siliconera Saturday, April 1, 2023 11:30 AM
    

cardcaptor sakura clear card

More Cardcaptor Sakura is going to be on the horizon, as the official Twitter account for the series announced an animated sequel to Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card. This news came out during Sakura Fes 2023. More information on the continuation of the show's story will appear in the future.

There is no new key visual for the upcoming show. Instead, there is art of Sakura and Kero from the 25th anniversary celebration. This is the same art that appeared when the 25th anniversary project was first revealed back in 2022. Cardcaptor Sakura first started airing in Japan in April 1998. The plot centers around Sakura Kinomoto, who accidentally sets loose all of the mysterious Clow cards, and thus must use her new powers as a Cardcaptor in order to seal them back again.

Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card is the sequel to the original Cardcaptor Sakura. The manga began serialization in 2016 and Madhouse produced the anime in 2018. In Clear Card, the Sakura Cards (which are powered-up versions of Clow card with Sakura as their new master) turn blank. She has to go and capture new transparent cards—the eponymous Clear Cards—with the help of her boyfriend Syaoran and her old friends.

Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The sequel is in development.

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Siliconera Saturday, April 1, 2023 11:00 AM
    

Hololive Store Adds April Fools' Super Idol Comet Chan, Yagoo Merchandise

On April Fools' Day 2023 in Japan, Hoshimachi Suisei "debuted" as Super Idol ☆ Comet Chan. Now, to carry on with the theme and occasion, the Hololive Productions Official Store now carries (real) Super Idol ☆ Comet Chan merchandise and (fake) Motoaki "Yagoo" Tanigo merchandise. (For reference, Yagoo is the CEO of Cover, the company that owns and runs Hololive and Holostars.)

With Yagoo, the "item" was a 1:1 life-size, scale figure. It would stand at 170cm tall (5 and a half feet) tall and cost $593,622. It would have allegedly come with extra parts for posing to hold other Hololive merchandise. There would have been a Polaroid-style bromide with Yagoo's signature. It would "ship" on  August 5, 8500.
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As for the real Super Idol ☆ Comet Chan Hololive Productions Official Store merchandise, people can buy the CD single. It comes with the standard and instrumental versions of "Suichan-no-Maintenance Song" and "Kokoroui." Orders are open until May 1, 2023, and it will ship sometime between mid-July and mid-August 2023. For $16 you get the three track CD, a "polaroid" bromide, a sticker with her logo, and a fake "Meet & Greet" ticket.
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In case you missed Hoshimachi Suisei's new song, here it is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KshZpLMCG9o&ab_channel=SuiseiHoshimachi-Topic

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Siliconera Saturday, April 1, 2023 10:30 AM
    

KOF XV Season 2 DLC Sylvie Paula Paula, Goenitz, and Najd Release Windows Set

SNK made multiple KOF XV Season 2 DLC announcements as part of Evo Japan 2023, with Sylvie Paula Paula, Goenitz, and Najo release windows confirmed. They'll be among the seven new characters joining the roster in 2023. While Sylvie Paula Paula and Najd are paid add-ons coming this summer, Goenitz will be free. Kim Kaphwan also got an April 4, 2023 release date as well.

First, here's the updated KOF XV Season 2 DLC roadmap. It started with Shingo Yabuki, who debuted on January 17, 2023 alongside character rebalancing. Then, it shows Kim Kaphwan on April 4, 2023. SNK noted that Summer 2023 will mark the arrival of the free Cross Platform update and Goenitz DLC, as well as the paid Sylvie Paula Paula add-on. Najd will show up as paid DLC in Summer 2023 s well. Finally, two more characters will appear in Autumn and Winter 2023.
KOF XV Season 2 DLC Sylvie Paula Paula, Goenitz, and Najd Release Windows Set

Here's also the SNK News trailer that showed people like Kim Kaphwan, Sylvie Paula Paula, and Goenitz. At the 55 second mark, it also pointed out that crossplay will cover the PlayStation Xbox, Steam, and Epic Games Store ecosystems when the Summer 2023 update arrives. However, before its launch, there will be a Spring 2023 open beta test.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed65K9MnidQ&ab_channel=SNKOFFICIAL

The King of Fighters XV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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Siliconera Saturday, April 1, 2023 10:01 AM
    

april fools' nier reincarnation

Love can exist in the oddest of places, as you're sure to find out in the NieR Reincarnation dating sim. For April Fools', Square Enix and Applibot have released an otome romance game titled Reincarnation!!: Welcome to Enemy Academy. It will link to the player's NieR Reincarnation game, causing special quests featuring your love interests to appear.

The game will come out in 12024, and Square Enix will announce a more concrete release window closer to that year. There is also a short trailer for the game, showing off the different kinds of enemies that you can romance. They combine a lot of familiar tropes, such as the assertive teacher, friendly childhood friend, and quiet senior student.

If someone stuck on who to date, in the Reincarnation!!: Welcome to Enemy Academy, you can romance multiple people at once. Of course, you shouldn't do that in the real world. But in this game, if you try to date multiple partners, you get to see them fight, thus unlocking new scenes.

You can watch the trailer for Reincarnation!!: Welcome to Enemy Academy here:

https://twitter.com/nier_rein/status/1641817642150526982

Now, obviously, this dating sim is just an April Fools' joke for NieR Reincarnation. The real game does not have a dating sim element at all. NieR Reincarnation is set in the same universe as the NieR and NieR Automata games. It focuses on the troubled narratives of different characters, whose stories have Yoko Taro's signature dreary tragedy. NieR Reincarnation is available worldwide on mobile devices.

Reincarnation!!: Welcome to Enemy Academy will come out on iOS and Android devices on April 1, 12024.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, April 1, 2023 4:32 PM
     How To Complete The Unique UnicornThe beast quest line ends with capturing the Phoenix, but fortunately for enthusiasts, there are more side quests around involving helping beasts. One of them is 'The Unique Unicorn', a quest that will have you adding another companion to your Vivarium. If that sounds appealing, here's how to complete 'The Unique Unicorn' in Hogwarts Legacy. Note: For more information, check out our Hogwarts Legacy guides and features hub. 'The Unique Unicorn' starting area and NPC This quest is available from Betty Bugbrooke, standing in the middle of Hogsmeade square near Honeydukes and the North Hogsmeade Floo Station. Talk to her to start the quest. Screenshot by PC Invasion She explains to you her Unicorn friend Hazel she visits with protected her from a pack of wolves. In the process she sustained injuries and went into hiding. Since you're a Hogwarts student and are taught about caring for beasts, she thinks you can get her somewhere safe to hea...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, April 1, 2023 4:25 PM
     Resident Evil 4 Remake How To Find The Cqbr Assault RifleThe Resident Evil 4 remake has a lot of guns to play around with. But sometimes, it's nice to fall back on a reliable Assault Rifle. This weapon last made an appearance in the Resident Evil 3 remake. But luckily, you can get your hands on one here pretty easily, too. So, here's how you can find the CQBR Assault Rifle in the Resident Evil 4 remake. Resident Evil 4 remake: How to get the CQBR Assault Rifle The CQBR Assault Rifle in Resident Evil 4 is first available in Chapter 10. As soon as you regain control of Leon, you can make a quick detour and locate the weapon. This is one of the few weapons in the game that can be found hidden somewhere in the world. Another example of this is the Red 9 which is found in a similar way. Screenshot by PC Invasion From the start of Chapter 10 in the Resident Evil 4 remake, you'll want to head over to the Castle's Library. This is the same place that you just explored with Ashley. And just like in that section, there will be ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, April 1, 2023 4:18 PM
     Resident Evil 4 Remake Locked DrawerResident Evil 4 remake has made numerous changes to the original game, while keeping a lot of the aspects that made the 2005 version one of the most revered games of all-time. One of the additions to the remake is the locked drawers you can find around the map. These draws often hold something valuable, which is a great thing when you're going to be spending so much money at The Merchant's shop in Resident Evil 4. The only issue with these drawers is that you cannot open them, and you can spend a while wondering how to open them. Here's our guide on how to open the locked drawers in Resident Evil 4 remake. How to open the locked drawers in Resident Evil 4 remake Opening the locked drawers in Resident Evil 4 remake is a simple process in theory. All you need to do is find 'Small Keys' that are around the maps of the game. After you've found these keys, you need to take them to the locked drawers, as these are the keys you need to unlock them. Every key works for every drawer...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, April 1, 2023 4:15 PM
     Selling Guide The CycleTrading is a core mechanic in The Cycle: Frontier. Getting out into the wilderness, killing some foes, and looting their still-warm corpses rewards you with valuable stuff. Chests, unique locations, and quests can also result in some rather valuable trinkets and baubles. But what should you hold onto, and what should you turn in? This The Cycle: Frontier selling guide will tell you everything you need to know to stay in the money and not without the essentials. A guide to selling for The Cycle: Frontier Everything has a price, from the head of a fallen enemy to a pack of ammo. Knowing what you should hold onto and what you should sell on will ensure that you aren't left high and dry when times get tough. Depending on where you are in the game determines whether you should be selling or not. With the whole new season and the end of wipes, the accumulation methods will change. Where to sell your stash Screenshot by PC Invasion There are currently three factions in The Cycle: Frontier. ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, April 1, 2023 3:23 PM
     Capcom Warns Resident Evil 4 Remake Players Of Critical Progress Bug LeonResident Evil 4 remake recently released as Capcom's latest remake of the classic Resident Evil titles. Glitches and bugs are commonplace in video games nowadays, and this action horror game is no exception. One bug in particular stood out as hindering the game's progress, which can be detrimental if you rarely save your game. Capcom today has warns Resident Evil 4 remake players of this critical progress bug, and explains how to avoid it. New Resident Evil 4 remake bug is critical against progressing While glitches may be funny at times, they can also hinder your progress through the main quest of a game. Capcom today pointed out one of these bugs in a Twitter post on Resident Evil's Twitter account. It warns players of this critical progress bug at the beginning of Chapter 12. Resident Evil 4 players Please be aware of a rare but critical progress bug. This issue will only occur under very specific circumstances, as detailed below. We're working on a fix and ...

WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Saturday, April 1, 2023 11:48 AM
     Have a Nice Death is the latest 2D roguelite vying for your attention in a genre that is becoming rather crowded. Any game looking to throw its digital hat into the roguelite ring needs to do something special or risk being dragged down into the depths of obscurity. Have a Nice Death hits hard with a couple of killer scythe strikes: a gorgeous art style and satisfying combat. So grab your best black cloak and let's head to the afterlife, shall we?

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, April 1, 2023 3:42 PM

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, April 1, 2023 3:20 PM
    

The game will launch for Xbox Series X/S and PC

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, April 1, 2023 2:57 PM
    

Servers for ARK: Survival Evolved will shut down when the remaster launches

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PCGamesN Saturday, April 1, 2023 7:47 AM
     WoW Dragonflight patch for April 1 adds Top Gun Dragonriding

The April Fools WoW Dragonflight patch notes are here, and Blizzard has kept up its usual impeccable standard of ripping into itself and its own game with plenty of funny in-jokes and novelty 'additions' to its long-running MMORPG. In-keeping with the traditional yearly spirit of silliness, this year's patch notes include a Top Gun raid, a dungeon that randomly swaps characters, and all-new World of Warcraft dual classes.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: WoW Dragonflight tier list, The best WoW addons, WoW Dragonflight review

PCGamesN Saturday, April 1, 2023 7:25 AM
     Celebrate April Fools Day with these 10 ridiculous mods on CurseForge

We all love a gritty game with plenty of realism, and things that do what they're supposed to, but sometimes you've just got to get a little silly. Instead of pranking you this April Fools, we thought we'd treat you to a rundown of the wackiest, most ridiculous mods you can download for your favourite games.


PCGamesN Saturday, April 1, 2023 7:05 AM
     Steam sale massively knocks down Mass Effect, Battlefield, FIFA prices

Many EA games are now part of a massive Steam sale with the likes of FIFA, Mass Effect, Titanfall 2, Battlefield, Command and Conquer, and much more all dirt cheap for the next week or so on the platform, so if you've got any EA games on your wishlist now's definitely the time to check if they're on sale.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Steam FAQ, Steam family sharing, Steam in-home streaming

PCGamesN Saturday, April 1, 2023 7:02 AM
     New Valorant patch lets Wingman finally use guns and do crime

We've all seen the adorable image that Valorant dating sim lead dev Bee 'ImABeeBop' made of Gekko's adorable buddy, Wingman (if not, it's below). Brandishing one of the FPS game's Classic pistols, we've all wondered what it would be like if Wingman could snipe the competition with an Operator. The new Valorant patch notes reveal that, from March 32, he'll be able to do just that.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, April 1, 2023 6:12 AM
     April's Overwatch 2 patch is too much fun to be a joke

The latest round of Overwatch 2 patch notes are here, and you'd be a fool to miss them. That's right, it's April 1 - officially sanctioned silly season, if you will - and Blizzard has introduced its customary novelty balance patch for the multiplayer game to get in the spirit of japery. The beast they've created, however, is so much fun that players are already clamouring for parts of it to stay after the event ends. Winston? Winston!

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

PCGamesN Saturday, April 1, 2023 6:06 AM
     Dead Space Remake remake confirmed for 2024

After the smashing success of Dead Space Remake, EA and Motive have officially confirmed a remake of the remake, set to launch in 2024. Horror game fans have already been treated this year thanks to Resident Evil 4 Remake and the pending Silent Hill 2 Remake, with announcements also expected regarding a remake of Bethesda's upcoming Starfield as well as Diablo 4 Remake, which is expected to launch May 30, just ahead of Blizzard's Diablo 4.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best horror games on PC, Dead Space Remake review, Dead Space system requirements

PCGamesN Saturday, April 1, 2023 5:50 AM
     The Last of Us PC not of

After The Last of Us PC port launched on Steam and the Epic Games Store in an unpolished state with crashes, shader issues, and video RAM problems all over the place, series developer Naughty Dog issues a statement on the release and outlines how it plans to improve the stability and issues currently plaguing the PlayStation action-adventure game alongside co-developer Iron Galaxy.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Last of Us settings, The Last of Us system requirements, Best action adventure games

PCGamesN Saturday, April 1, 2023 4:40 AM
     Streamer completes Resident Evil 4 Remake using a real chainsaw

A Resident Evil 4 Remake Twitch streamer has ditched conventional PC gamepads for a real chainsaw controller, and they even managed to 100% the game's campaign. No one was hurt throughout the 30-hour play-through, but neighbours have raised noise complaints to the local council.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Resident Evil 4 Remake release date, Resident Evil 4 Remake system requirements, Best horror games on PC

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, April 1, 2023 4:00 AM
    

Pretty weird. I woke up this morning, and everyone was gone. The office (by which I mean our Slack channel) was cold and empty, and a shining beacon of light rose from my monitor screen and proclaimed that I was now an honourary Alice. And as such, the heavy responsibility of compiling everyone's weekend gaming plans fell to me. To entertain myself (and force those who left me in charge to think twice), I'll be writing a series of unhinged 90s-style "where are they now?" epilogues in italics for each person who neglected to send me words of their own.

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Kotaku Friday, March 31, 2023 6:10 PM
    

No two battle royale matches are alike. Clever, spontaneous tactics springing from the generative collision of varying skill levels, map layout, and randomized items, weapons, and vehicles can lead to theatrical levels of epicness and hilarity—often both at the same time. So it's only fitting during Kotaku's…

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Kotaku Friday, March 31, 2023 5:52 PM
    

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in a weird phase right now, and no, I don't mean Phase Five which began with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Over just a few short days, it became clear that the shared movie universe is undergoing a lot of change, and not for the best reasons. From actors to workers and even top…

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Kotaku Friday, March 31, 2023 4:25 PM
    

We've known since January 2023 that Square Enix's failed live-service superhero RPG Marvel's Avengers would have its life support plug pulled on September 30. At that time, developer Crystal Dynamics announced that all cosmetics "will be made available to all players for free" once the game's final update rolls…

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PCGamesN Friday, March 31, 2023 4:51 PM
     One Destiny 2 gun keeps appearing in cutscenes, and now we know why

A Destiny 2 gun called the Khvostov 7G-02 has been appearing in Lightfall cutscenes, leaving players wondering why this weapon, which players receive early on as part of the FPS game's New Light campaign, seems to appear without a good reason. This led some players to suspect it may return as an Exotic weapon, but Bungie implies that won't happen. In a recent post as part of the Destiny 2 team's This Week at Bungie blog post series, cinematics director James Meyers shared why this gun makes a seemingly random appearance.

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

Twinfinite Friday, March 31, 2023 7:35 PM
     Step back Leon, Ada is here.

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     You good, Blizzard?

Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 6:00 PM
    

Final Fantasy XIV's Job Class Magnets Restock

Square Enix announced Final Fantasy XIV job class magnets are coming back to its online store in Japan. The company posted on Twitter that pre-orders for a new batch of job class magnets are open and are expected to begin shipping on April 23, 2023.

https://twitter.com/sqex_estore/status/1641621738495836160?s=61&t=7poCDv9TVAhRmq9d-dS_Qw

The job crystal magnets are made of acrylic and are meant to resemble the soul crystals used in-game. As in previous releases, every magnet has a different color and its respective class emblem engraved on them. They are available now for pre-order from the Square Enix e-Store in Japan for 495 yen (approximately $3.72). The items are still available in the North American storefront for $5.50 each.

This announcement joins the news of new job class magnets based on Sage and Reaper's soul crystals shared in the latest Final Fantasy XIV Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXVI. New Fan Festival 2023 merchandise was also announced during the broadcast, including a Loporrit figurine, an Amaurot-themed laptop case, and neck pillow plushies with Ambystoma, Morbol Seedling, and Mameshiba designs.

During the stream, FFXIV's Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida also shared more information about patch 6.4 which will come at the end of May 2023. This update will bring a new trial featuring Final Fantasy IV's antagonist Golbez.

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. The job class acrylic magnets will be restocked in Japan with a release date set for April 23, 2023.

The post Square Enix e-Store to Restock FFXIV Job Class Magnets appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 5:00 PM
    

Silent Hill 2 James statue

Figure and merchandise manufacturer Gecco announced a new 1/6 scale statue of James Sunderland, the main character of Silent Hill 2. The figure costs 42,000 JPY (roughly $316 USD), and it is expected to release between August and November 2023. Pre-orders for it are open now at the Gecco online store and the Sweet Factory online store. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]

A scale of 1/6 means that the new James figure is approximately 12 inches tall (or 31cm). In addition, it can hold some of the iconic weapons that he uses in Silent Hill 2, such as a wooden plank, a handgun, a steel pipe, a shotgun, and Pyramid Head's Great Knife. This is the second figure based on a character from the game created by Gecco, with the first one being the imposing and emblematic Pyramid Head.

James' worn-out military jacket is reproduced faithfully, down to the patches and his breast pocket flashlight. The base of the figure also includes some used health items. Gecco also revealed Maria as the upcoming third figure in the series, which can be displayed alongside James' figure to recreate their first meeting in Rosewater Park.

You can check out a gallery of the new 1/6 scale figure of James Sunderland from Silent Hill 2 here:

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The new 1/6 scale figure of James Sunderland from Silent Hill 2 will release between August and November 2023. It costs 42,000 JPY (~$316 USD), and it is available now for pre-order from the Gecco online store and the Sweet Factory online store. The Silent Hill 2 remake is in development for the PS5 and PC.

The post Silent Hill 2 James Gecco 1/6 Scale Statue Costs Over $300 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 4:30 PM
    

Fire Emblem Engage merchandise

Nintendo and Intelligent Systems announced that a new line of Fire Emblem Engage merchandise and goods is available now to pre-order. The new line of merchandise features goods with the emblems of the different kingdoms and countries that appear in the story, alongside a Croquis notebook featuring both versions of protagonist Alear. The bag charms will be available in late June 2023, while the rest of the merchandise will appear in late May 2023.

The variety of items available in this new line of Fire Emblem Engage merchandise includes acrylic symbols (770 JPY or ~$5 USD), bag charms (2,200 JPY or ~$16 USD), and embroidery stickers (880 JPY or ~$6 USD). All three of these these items can be found in six variants, each belonging to the six countries from Fire Emblem Engage. These are the Holy Land of Lythos, the Kingdoms of Brodia, Firene, and Elusia, the Queendom of Solm, and the land of Gradlon.

In addition to these, there is also a metal tumbler available (2,750 JPY or ~$20 USD), sporting the crest of the Holy Land of Lythos and a Croquis branded notebook (990 JPY or ~$7 USD) depicting both versions of Fire Emblem Engage protagonist Alear.

You can take a better look at the new Fire Emblem Engage merchandise below, or in the Movic online store.
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As a reminder, Wave 4 of the Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass is coming out on April 4, 2023, and it includes a brand new storyline.

Pre-orders for the new line of Fire Emblem Engage merchandise are now open from the Movic online store. The bag charms will appear in late June 2023, while the rest of the goods will be available in late May 2023. Fire Emblem Engage is available for the Nintendo Switch.

The post New Fire Emblem Engage Merchandise Features Each Country's Crest appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, March 31, 2023 4:00 PM
    

Princess Connect! Re: Dive Closes on April

Crunchyroll Games announced it is terminating services for the worldwide version of Princess Connect Re: Dive after two years. In preparation, the in-game shop closed and in-app purchases are no longer available. Players who already downloaded the game can still play as usual until April 30, 2023, when the game will finally shut down.

Current players can still use resources such as jewels and even claim two new characters before the game closes, Rin (Ranger) and Mahiru (Ranger). In reference to the end of service, Crunchyroll also commented that "countless stories (…) will be left untold." This alludes to the fact that services are continuing normally for the original Japanese version.

Below you can see the announcement by the Princess Connect Re: Dive English Twitter account.

https://twitter.com/priconne_en/status/1641606313150128128?s=20

Crunchyroll did not state a reason for ending support for the game. Furthermore, the game already appears as vaulted on the publisher's website, and a quick search on Android and iOS app stores shows no results. On the same note, many players expressed their frustration with Crunchyroll's treatment of the game.

Re: Dive was first launched by Cygames in Japan in 2018. It is a sequel to 2015's Princess Connect. Crunchyroll Games later published an English version globally in 2021. The game featured many collaborations with other mobile titles such as Granblue Fantasy and Dragalia Lost, the latter of which also shut down on November 2022.

Princess Connect Re: Dive is currently available on mobile devices until April 30, 2023, when the global version's service will end.

The post Princess Connect! Re: Dive English Version Ending Services on Late April appeared first on Siliconera.


Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, March 31, 2023 10:00 PM
     Renegade Game Studios has announced that Axis & Allies: Guadalcanal has won the second community Pick the Battle Vote. After the community voted for their favorite battle, Guadalcanal emerged as the winner, beating out other contenders. The team at Renegade Game Studios expressed their excitement at the community's response and thanked everyone who participated in …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, March 31, 2023 8:00 PM
     Steamforged Games' designer and product owner, Sherwin Matthews, has announced the upcoming release of the company's latest tabletop game, Sea of Thieves: Voyage of Legends. The game has been developed in collaboration with Rare and will offer players an open-world 4X-lite experience set in the world of the popular video game, Sea of Thieves. Matthews …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, March 31, 2023 6:00 PM
     Plaid Hat Games has announced their latest creation, Freelancers: A Crossroads Game, set to release in August of this year. The game is a follow-up to their award-winning 2020 game, Forgotten Waters. Freelancers promises to be an exciting fantasy RPG condensed into a single night of fun and mayhem. Players can create their own unique …