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Kotaku Friday, April 21, 2023 4:30 PM
    

I don't collect Pokémon cards much myself. I have a select few cards I've kept over the years, mostly ones of my favorite monsters or sporting characters I like such as the Professor's Research card featuring my husband Professor Turo. But I am always captivated by the art The Pokémon Company slaps on a piece of…

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Kotaku Friday, April 21, 2023 4:20 PM
    

The long-awaited, blood-soaked Dead Island 2 released today, and after almost a decade of waiting, I'm sure you have some questions. The game shares a peacefully embarrassing sense of humor with the first game, 2011's Dead Island, repeatedly referring to your threatening surroundings as "Hell-A" while being gory…

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Kotaku Friday, April 21, 2023 3:57 PM
    

When it's not stealing or plagiarizing, generative AI is improving quickly. Images that used to look uncanny now appear more natural and humanly imperfect. But it still struggles with plenty of things. Apparently video game controllers are one of them. Someone asked Midjourney for simple pictures of a person having…

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Kotaku Friday, April 21, 2023 3:50 PM
    

Recently, Spotify's "fake artist" problem, first spotted as far back as 2017, has been a topic of conversation yet again, with a playlist of 49 virtually identical songs from different artists making the rounds on the internet. And no, this isn't a snarky jab about how all pop music is built on the same general…

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Kotaku Friday, April 21, 2023 3:00 PM
    

Some guy is currently suing Tolkien and Amazon to the tune of $250 million. That alone takes serious bravery. But what's notable about this lawsuit is the reason he's suing: Copyright infringement over his Lord of the Rings fanfic. Specifically, he's arguing that Amazon lifted elements of his fan-fiction for its own…

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Kotaku Friday, April 21, 2023 2:45 PM
    

To celebrate the fifth anniversary of God of War (the new one, and yes, it's been that long), Sony Santa Monica shared a bunch of behind-the-scenes footage of Kratos and Atreus' final battle with Baldur. Spoilers for a five-year-old dog walk down below.

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Kotaku Friday, April 21, 2023 2:40 PM
    

Garry Newman, the creator behind the classic sandbox game Garry's Mod, has spoken out against the game's long-running Nazi issue. On Twitter, Newman wondered whether he should ban the roleplay servers run by "a bunch of guys that really seem to love the Nazis." Yeah, that sounds like a good idea to me.

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Kotaku Friday, April 21, 2023 2:30 PM
    

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are still getting updates ahead of the Switch RPGs two-part Hidden Treasure of Paldea DLC, and while we don't know much about what both chapters will entail, we might have an idea of what Pokémon will be added when the DLC is released later this year.

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Kotaku Friday, April 21, 2023 1:05 PM
    

Dead Island 2 is a zombie hack-and-slash with an unnecessarily mysterious past. Its predecessor, Dead Island, established the series as a blood-soaked trough of B-movie sensibility, but a nine-year-long game of hot potato tossed sequel Dead Island 2 behind a curtain, obscuring it from the public after being announced,…

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Kotaku Friday, April 21, 2023 12:45 PM
    

The long awaited Pixel Remasters of Final Fantasy I through VI finally arrived on Switch and PlayStation 4 on April 19. Unfortunately for longtime fans, the physical editions of the collection sold out immediately on Square Enix's website and show no signs of coming back in stock. Scalpers are now trying to flip them…

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Kotaku Friday, April 21, 2023 12:35 PM
    

Just two weeks after launching in Overwatch 2's fourth season, Lifeweaver is getting a pretty significant update to make him more viable as a support hero.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 5:42 PM
     RIP to this short-lived Destiny 2 Legendary Shard cheese

A Destiny 2 Legendary Shard cheese that let you dismantle Guardian Games gear pieces from 2022 in exchange for what amounts to a greater output than you paid for it was promptly disabled by Bungie, taking away Destiny 2 players' opportunity to earn endless Legendary Shards and Glimmer in Bungie's space-themed FPS game.

 

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

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 5:48 PM
     Counter-Strike 2 release date window, skins, trailers, leaks

When is the Counter-Strike 2 release date? After weeks of countless rumours, Valve has finally confirmed Counter-Strike 2 is real and is coming a lot sooner than you might expect.

We've gathered up every scrap of information about Counter-Strike 2 on the internet, from the latest on the CS2 release date, Valve's official trailers and announcements to patent filings and even datamines of the limited test build itself. In this guide we'll lay it all out for you in a clearly categorised way so you too will know everything there is to know right now about the sequel to one of the best PC games of all time. Here's everything we know about the Counter-Strike 2 release date, leaks, skins, news, and more.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Counter-Strike 2 release date, Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 4:01 PM
     Honkai Star Rail banner 1.0 guide

What is the current and next Honkai Star Rail banner? Star Rail banners are where you can pull characters and items from. Much like the banners in Genshin Impact, another Hoyoverse game, the offerings in its gacha system change drastically. By issuing regular social media posts, you can earn free currency to use when pulling for new characters and weapons.

Though we're still waiting on the Honkai Star Rail release date, there's an air of mystery surrounding whether Honkai Star Rail banners will work similarly. One difference we know of already compared to Genshin Impact is that, instead of wishes, Honkai Star Rail opts to call its gacha pulls 'Warps'. As a result, the characters featured in the banners will likely become contenders for the top ranks in our Honkai Star Rail tier list. They will most assuredly return in future banners for the free PC game once they finish their time in the spotlight, so make sure you check out the Honkai Star Rail codes guide once the game is live to see if there are any ways to get free Warps.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Upcoming PC Games, Honkai Star Rail release date, Best space games

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 2:22 PM
     Genshin Impact Klee and Kaeya skins could be coming in the near future

The next Genshin Impact skins may be going to Klee and Kaeya if recent leaks are to be believed. It seems that HoYoverse could be adding skins for the Mondstadt natives in version 3.8, which would be right before we enter the anime game's next major region, Fontaine. The time between Genshin Impact outfit drops is usually much wider than this - a fact that some players take issue with - so these new ones are a nice surprise.

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

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 1:55 PM
     Alien Day Steam sale drops prices on some real highs and lows

Alien Isolation is an incredible example of how to perfectly capture the vibe of a beloved movie series and transform it into one of the best horror games in years. As Alien Day 2023 approaches, a celebratory Steam sale offers a big discount on Alien Isolation, along with similar deals on other hits, as well as some less-successful takes on the beloved space horror franchise.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Alien: Isolation review, Alien Isolation 2, Best VR games

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 1:19 PM
     Project Mugetsu codes April 2023

April 21, 2023: We added a new Project Mugetsu code to our list ahead of the weekend.

Want all the new Project Mugetsu codes? The anime combat game has taken Roblox by storm as of late, meaning you're likely on the hunt for active PM codes that will give you the edge against your opponents in the heat of battle. The codes in our list down below serve up a nice variety of wonderful gifts, ranging from mastery and gold boosts to free spins and rerolls. It's important to redeem them as soon as they drop, as they won't remain active forever.

Creating a fresh character in the free PC game can be tough, and having to fight Hollow to level up can be a grindy process, so getting a bunch of gifts as you begin your journey will make the Bleach-inspired Roblox anime brawler a much more enjoyable experience. Below you'll find all the latest PM codes to help you out with the Easter update and beyond, including information on the rewards you'll get for redeeming each one.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 1:11 PM
     Shinobi Life 2 codes April 2023

April 21, 2023: We checked for new Shinobi Life 2 codes ahead of the weekend.

What are the new Shinobi Life 2 codes? Shinobi Life 2, which was formerly known as Shindo Life, is among the most popular gacha games on the Roblox platform thanks to its lightning-fast action, wealth of unlockables, and Naruto-like vibes. Developer RellGames is also an extremely active creator, delivering a tight weekly update schedule and serving up regular codes for rellcoins, spins, double XP, and more.

If you want to stay ahead of the competition, you'd be wise to make use of our codes list down below, which we update on a regular basis to bring you the latest rewards before they're gone for good. We'll also explain how to redeem Shinobi Life 2 codes (spoiler: it's a whole lot like redeeming Shindo Life codes), when you can expect new codes to arrive, and the platforms where they're most likely to drop. If you're in the market for further Roblox freebies, we also keep a regularly updated list of Roblox promo codes for some of the best Roblox games in 2023.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 12:54 PM
     Clicker Mining codes April 2023

Want all the new Clicker Mining codes? The digging simulator tasks you with mining your way through a quarry, discovering treasures, gathering gems, opening chests, and upgrading your equipment along the way. Each new section of the earth comes with its own mining challenges, tougher ground that requires better tools, and more power to break.

The Roblox game has a healthy following; players with staggering amounts of power behind each swing; players that have seen things you wouldn't believe. A slow start in the free PC game quickly develops into a mining flurry, with each swing of your pickaxe improving your strength, enabling you to forge on, ever deeper. Below are the latest Clicker Mining Simulator codes to help you with your underground adventures.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 12:24 PM
     Honkai Star Rail reroll guide

Wondering how to do a Honkai Star Rail reroll? Getting the best possible characters at the beginning of your journey in Honkai Star Rail can be vital. If you didn't get lucky with your initial roll after playing the tutorial, is there a way to re-do the process and try again?

The free PC game is very much like the host of other gacha offerings out there, with luck being hugely important in the composition of your team. If you're looking to build the best squad from our Honkai Star Rail tier list, then you might have to suck it up and go through the process of rerolling in Honkai Star Rail.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Upcoming PC Games, Honkai Star Rail release date, Best space games

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 12:17 PM
     Dead Island 2 fast travel locations

Want to know about Dead Island 2 fast travel? While the main story of Dead Island 2 is somewhat linear, you need to return to previous locations in order to collect rare items and weapons and carry out side quests. That's where Dead Island 2 fast travel comes in.

The Dead Island 2 map is a fair size. It's not the biggest by any means, but considering there are no driveable vehicles - unlike the first game in the series - Venice Beach to Hollywood Boulevard is a bloody long way to go on foot. If you want to pop back to Bel-Air to find the Dead Island 2 Goat Pen master keys, or change quests from the deadly final boss to an easier side quest, you'll want to unlock Dead Island 2 fast travel maps first.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best co-op games, Dead Island 2 review, The best zombie games

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 12:10 PM
     Diablo 2 Resurrected season 4 is coming sooner than expected

The Diablo 2 Resurrected season 4 start date is revealed by Blizzard alongside news of a new Diablo 4 server slam event - and it's much sooner than expected. The next ladder season for one of the most famous classic RPG games on PC is set to begin in just a couple of weeks, meaning players enjoying Diablo 2 Resurrected season 3 have less time than they expected to finish their builds and reach max level before it ends.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 2: Resurrected review, The best RPG games, The best Diablo 2 Resurrected classes

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 12:23 PM
     Dead Island 2 slayers – all playable characters

Want to know more about the six Dead Island 2 slayers? In Dead Island games historically, there have always been multiple zombie killers to choose from before embarking on your action adventure, each with their own different skills and talents. Who you choose can dramatically affect your gameplay experience, and you can't change your mind once you start, so we've taken a look at each of your choices in Dead Island 2 to help you choose.

The Dead Island 2 slayers are all new characters to the series, bringing a more current, youthful feel since the zombie game's debut over a decade ago. Each of these cool young things come with their own Dead Island 2 skills as well as a unique set of stats, so choosing one to match your RPG game playstyle will be essential to surviving the zombie apocalypse. Here's what you need to know about each of the Dead Island 2 slayers.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best co-op games, Dead Island 2 review, The best zombie games

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 12:01 PM
     Dead Island 2 Curtis garage key location

Struggling to find the Dead Island 2 Curtis garage key? The rich and famous of Hell-A have plenty of valuables strewn around their lavish homes, but the crème de la crème are typically locked up tight. Thankfully, a closed door is no match for your chosen slayer – all you need is a strong kick and a good guide.

Unlike his safe key, Curtis' garage key can be located fairly early on in Dambuster's zombie game, during your very first stop at Sinclair's mansion. It also doesn't require you to go up against any fearsome zombies or bosses, though we would recommend brushing up on your Dead Island 2 skills regardless. Once you're prepped, here's where to find the Curtis garage key in Dead Island 2.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best co-op games, Dead Island 2 review, The best zombie games

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 11:41 AM
     Genshin Impact Kirara banner release date and abilities

Want to know about the Genshin Impact Kirara banner release date? Kirara is the only confirmed character coming to the Genshin Impact 3.7 update, but there's a good chance a second surprise character could be on the horizon.

Kirara is the first cat-girl to appear on the Genshin Impact roster, but most importantly, she's a four-star sword-wielding Dendro character. Judging by her leaked abilities, Kirara should work well as a support character, providing shields to her fellow party members. That being said, there are a lot of Dendro supports right now, so we'll have to see where Kirara ends up on our Genshin Impact tier list in the free PC game.

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

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 12:26 PM
     Dead Island 2 map – size, locations, waypoints, and more

Want to find out more about the Dead Island 2 map? Dambuster's follow up to Techland's 2011 original Dead Island takes place across western LA, starting in Bel-Air and winding up on the Santa Monica coast. Unlike the first game, there are no vehicles, but the game covers a fair distance as you explore on foot.

Dead Island 2 is a semi-open world game, so you can explore the world around you - within confined limits - at will. The map, sadly, doesn't reflect this very well as it's not the easiest to navigate, and you can only set waypoints to specific locations. Using your map, you can locate traders to buy Dead Island 2 fuses, set waypoints to workbenches to mod your weapons with blueprints and perks, and even track down certain Dead Island 2 zombies. For everything you need to know about the Dead Island 2 map, including its size, locations, and how to use Alexa Game Control to get around, read on.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best co-op games, Dead Island 2 review, The best zombie games

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 12:39 PM
     Half-Life Alyx uses the same flickering light code as Quake, from 1996

Half-Life Alyx, Valve's groundbreaking 2020 shooter, is a technological wonder - looking at it, it's hard not to marvel at just how much FPS games have changed. From Wolfenstein to Doom, the first Half-Life to Halo, over the last 30 plus years, we've seen myriad PC classics come and go. Nevertheless, their spirits live on. Like a baby born with their great-grandfather's eyes, it turns out Half-Life Alyx has some specific genetic code in common with its decades old ancestor - the first Quake from 1996. This is an eagle-eyed spot.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games on PC, Best old games, Best multiplayer games

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 10:50 AM
     Getting into War Thunder for the first time

Right from the off, we're going to assume you've heard of War Thunder. If you like your games with intense realism, endless tactical possibilities, and the ability to command a plethora of ships, planes, and vehicles, War Thunder will no doubt already be on your radar.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 10:46 AM
     Street Fighter 6 roster – every confirmed and DLC character

Want to know who made it onto the Street Fighter 6 roster? Looking back to older games in the series, Street Fighter 4 launched with 25 characters, but the lacklustre Street Fighter 5 featured just 16 characters on day one. Capcom appears to be learning from its past mistakes with Street Fighter 6's roster, bringing a mix of fan favourites, revamped returning characters, and new fighters.

While the Street Fighter 6 release date is pencilled in for June 2023, there's still plenty of time for the devs to reveal a few more surprises to the roster. In the Street Fighter 6 showcase, Capcom announced the Year 1 Character Pass contains four characters, one new and three returning fighters. The Street Fighter 6 roster features 18 characters at launch.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Street Fighter 6 release date, Street Fighter 6 roster , Best fighting games on PC

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 10:22 AM
     Sons of the Forest patch 4 lets Kelvin dual wield, teases log sled

Kelvin fans, rejoice: Sons of the Forest patch 4 makes everyone's favourite helper more useful than ever before. The newest update to the horror survival game packs in plenty of new features, including an action cam, a new bunker-finding system for your GPS tracker, and improvements to AI, along with a whole host of bug fixes and other tweaks.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Sons of the Forest system requirements, Sons of the Forest early access review, Best Sons of the Forest base locations

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 10:20 AM
     Roblox promo codes and how to redeem them April 2023

Looking for Roblox promo codes? There are all sorts of promo codes from Roblox events and giveaways out there, that grant you free virtual goods like clothes and items. No need to fork out cash for accessories; new codes are added all the time, so you can keep your Roblox character looking fresh.

Roblox promo codes won't hang around forever, though - they're only valid for a limited time, so be sure to redeem them as soon as you discover one you haven't used yet. Be sure to check back here regularly, as we'll update this page whenever new Roblox promo codes in the free PC game are released.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 10:13 AM
     The best dinosaur games for PC 2023

Looking for a list of the best dinosaur games on PC? Whether you're looking to hunt the Mesozoic monsters or want to stomp and chomp humans while playing as them, the appeal of dinosaurs in gaming is endless.

What is not endless, however, is the number of dino games that successfully realise that fantasy. Let's be honest: until recently, fans of dinosaurs and big guns haven't exactly walked the primrose path. It's been a long hard road, marked by velociraptors that look like lumpy dogs, rifles that feel as satisfying as lobbing a bullet by hand, and jeeps that seem to magnetically roll themselves into a nearby ditch, no matter what keys you press. Fortunately, dino games like Monster Hunter: World have managed to reach a point where they have earned a place on our best PC games list. If dino thrills are what you're looking for, here are the best dinosaur games on PC.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MHW: Iceborne release date, MHW: Iceborne Banbaro guide, Monster Hunter World review

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 12:50 PM
     Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 review

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 promises to deliver the power of the Lovelace microarchitecture at a more affordable price point, and largely achieves this. In fact, this GPU would be a slam dunk if not for some specification shortcomings, and its higher than expected $599 / £589 price point.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Nvidia RTX 4080 review, Nvidia RTX 4070 rumours, Best graphics card in 2022

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 10:43 AM
     Dead Island 2 Goat Pen master keys location

Can't find the Dead Island 2 Goat Pen master keys? Hell-A's infamous content house has a wealth of loot stashed inside, but a lot of it is stashed behind locked doors that require a master key to open. Its location isn't hard to find, but it does require a bit of patience and backtracking.

While you're likely to stumble upon the Goat Pen early on in Dambuster's zombie game, you can only retrieve the Dead Island 2 Goat Pen master keys after accepting the 'Creature Comforts' side mission from Curtis Sinclair. Be sure to change quests once you've spoken to him at Emma Jaunt's Bel-Air mansion; it's also worth stocking up on Dead Island 2 fuses before you set off. Without further ado, here's where to find the Goat Pen master keys in Dead Island 2.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best co-op games, Dead Island 2 review, The best zombie games

PCGamesN Friday, April 21, 2023 12:41 PM
     Fallout remade as a mega-violent 2D side-scroller, coming soon

Blending Fallout, Fallout 3, and Fallout New Vegas, a new 2D side-scroller where you roam the wasteland gibbing ghouls with a gatling laser is currently in the works, transforming the Bethesda RPG games into something closer to Metal Slug or Cuphead. Developed as a passion project, there's no release date yet, but with the Fallout 5 release date still a good way off, smart, alternate takes on the iconic, apocalypse open-world are more than welcome.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best PC RPG games, Fallout 5 release date, The best games like Fallout

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 21, 2023 1:00 PM
    

Hello! Come on in. Please, take a seat. Welcome to the inaugural episode of our brand new (and currently untitled) supporter-first indie video show! Every month*, I'm going to be spending some time highlighting a cool indie game that deserves your attention. Think of this series as a supplement to Sin's Scout Report or our Indiescovery podcast. A brand new method for delivering piping hot recs from my desktop to yours.

My aim is to use this series as a springboard to dive deep into specific elements of a game I find particularly fascinating, sharing my discoveries with you lot behind the paywall first (and don't worry, regular readers, I'll also be making each of these videos public for all to see after a month, which should roughly coincide with the the next one going live for supporters). In it, I'll be discussing some common themes between multiple games, digging into underappreciated gems from years gone by... The remit is broad and nebulous, to the point where it's clearly obvious why I haven't been able to come up with a name for it yet.

(If you end up thinking of something, please do let me know in the comments. More than anything it'll stop me messaging Katharine a list of awful possibilites every other week, which I can only imagine is negatively effecting her feelings about me, the site and the endeavour of games journalism in general. They really have been that bad, folks. Proper rancid stuff).

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 21, 2023 12:46 PM
    

I am once again spending a candidate for this year's Summer Strategy Game For When Brain Is Melt. Total Tank Generals is possibly the best introduction to wargames I've ever played, but to call it a light strategy game would feel like a disservice. If you're used to heavier fare this may still scratch the itch.

It's not that it's particularly simple, but it feels so damn clean and effortless to play. You'll know what you're doing in minutes, but still find a decent challenge, with lots of options but minimal analysis paralysis. I'm honestly finding it hard to fault.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 21, 2023 11:57 AM
    

In the summer of 1983, publisher-that-was Enix released a murder mystery visual novel called The Portopia Serial Murder Case. Designed by Dragon Quest's creator Yuji Horii, it never saw a release outside of Japan - until now. Square Enix are re-releasing the classic on Steam in two days, calling it an "AI tech preview," and tacking on "natural language processing" technology, in perhaps the oddest port I've seen so far.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 21, 2023 10:12 AM
    

Paradox's grand strategy Victoria 3 is getting its first DLC next month, bringing along some of history's great political agitators who worked to change social and economic systems with their new ideas. The pack's called Voice of The People and it's coming on May 22nd.

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Twinfinite Friday, April 21, 2023 11:30 AM
     To infinity and beyond!

Twinfinite Friday, April 21, 2023 11:00 AM
     Fasten your seatbelts!

Twinfinite Friday, April 21, 2023 10:30 AM
     How is there a Disney racing game without a Tron map?

Siliconera Friday, April 21, 2023 5:30 PM
    

FFXIV Magitek Predator Mount. Image via FFXIV The Lodestone

Among the many things you can strive to do on Final Fantasy XIV is to unlock mounts for easy and fashionable traveling across the maps. One such mount is a menacing machine called the Magitek Predator, which has been available since patch 4.0. There are two main ways players can acquire this mount. One is either by completing a Stormblood dungeon, and the other is by saving up tomestones during a FFXIV Moogle Treasure Trove event.

To unlock the mount the traditional way, you will need the Magitek Predator Identification Key, which you can receive as a rare drop from completing Ala Mhigo, the last dungeon in the FFXIV Stormblood main questline. You may need to repeat this level 70 duty a number of times, since the odds of getting one is determined by RNG. To make your job easier, queue up for the duty with a group of friends and set an order of acquisition if needed.

However, if repeating the same dungeon several times is not your ideal way to play FFXIV, you can try to get it via an Itinerant Moogle. The current Moogle Treasure Trove event running up to the launch of Patch 6.4 offers the Magitek Predator Identification Key as an exchangeable item. You will need 50 Irregular Tomestones of Mendacity to claim it, which can be obtained by playing PvP duties or completing a selective number of dungeons and raids.

Once you have saved enough Irregular Tomestones of Mendacity, you can claim the item for the FFXIV Magitek Predator mount by talking to an Itinerant Moogle posted in Limsa Lominsa (X:9.4, Y:11.6), New Gridania (X:12.4, Y:12.1), or Ul'dah (X:9.6, Y:9.1). It should be noted that it is a market prohibited item, so you won't find it nor be able to sell it through the Marketboard.

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC, and the Moogle Treasure Trove event is up until the launch of patch 6.4.

The post How to Get the FFXIV Magitek Predator Mount appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, April 21, 2023 5:00 PM
    

Even if Tempest: Dawning Connections Otome Switch Fandisk Announced

Voltage is working on a new Switch otome game, and it is the Even if Tempest fandisk called Dawning Connections. The company announced it in both English and Japanese. This also included a Summer 2023 release window for both regions, key art of the bachelors, and trailers in both languages.

First, here's how the fandisk's key art will look. From left to right, Lucien Neuschburn, Crius Castlerock, Zenn Sorfield, and Tyril I Lister. The heroine Anastasia Lynzel doesn't appear.

Here's the first trailer. It's under a minute and suggests that Even if Tempest: Drawing Connections could involve epilogues. Fandisks for Switch otome games such as these tend to involve side stories set after specific character's routes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjAA_ayHT1w&ab_channel=VoltageChannel

The original Even if Tempest is not only an otome game, but is also something of an adventure and investigation game. Players must take part in trials and find a way to save the heroine's life and finding who wronged her while falling in love.

Even if Tempest is available for the Nintendo Switch worldwide now, and Even if Tempest: Dawning Connections will show up on the console in Summer 2023.

The post Even if Tempest: Dawning Connections Otome Switch Fandisk Announced appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, April 21, 2023 4:30 PM
    

Goddess of Victory Nikke NieR Automata

The Twitter account for Goddess of Victory: Nikke seems to have teased an upcoming collaboration between the game and NieR Automata. While the tweet did not straight up announce it, there is a short video in which the "Ni" in Nikke changes to the "Ni" from NieR Automata. Not only is the font the same, but there is also a gear replacing the dot on the "i."

https://twitter.com/NIKKE_japan/status/1649380752164007936

The hashtag "Nikke half anniversary" is included in the tweet, which means that this collaboration might happen soon. As a reminder, Goddess of Victory: Nikke will celebrate its half-anniversary on April 27, 2023. So if it will reveal more details about the NieR Automata collaboration, that's likely around when we can expect it.

Characters who will appear in the NieR Automata collaboration event in Nikke will likely be 2B and A2. They are the most prominent female characters in the game. In the actual NieR Automata game, the two fought using melee weapons and their ranged weapon option was their Pod. But they'll likely use guns in Nikke, much like how Power and Makima did even though they never really used guns in their native Chainsaw Man.

Goddess of Victory: Nikke is readily available on Windows PCs and mobile devices. More information on the NieR Automata crossover event will come out soon.

The post Nikke NieR Automata Event Teased appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, April 21, 2023 4:00 PM
    

Street Fighter 6 Sony headsets

A Sony headset with a Street Fighter 6 design on it is now available for pre-order via the eCapcom Store in Japan. One one side, there is a graphic of Ryu. On the other, there's Chun-Li. There are two versions of the headset that you can buy, but no matter which one you purchase, you will receive a free postcard of Ryu and Chun-Li. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

These Street Fighter 6 headsets are Sony's INZONE H9  and the INZONE H7. The H9 has noise-canceling technology, and the H7 is just a standard wireless headset. The Street Fighter 6 INZONE H9 will cost 38,500 JPY (around $286.70), and the INZONE H7 will cost 22,000 JPY (around $168.85). Both of them are white, and the Ryu and Chun-Li designs are a golden yellow.

It does not seem like the headsets are available on the North America Capcom or Sony stores. Since eCapcom does not offer international shipping, though, overseas customers will have to employ the use of a proxy service or wait to see if it'll appear in the west some time in the future.

Street Fighter 6 will come out on June 2, 2023 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC. The Sony INZONE H7 and INZONE H9 Street Fighter 6 headsets are available for pre-order via eCapcom and they'll also come out on June 2, 2023.

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Siliconera Friday, April 21, 2023 3:30 PM
    

Hololive Gawr Gura

Even those unfamiliar with or new to the VTuber scene have likely heard of Hololive's Gawr Gura. The diminutive shark girl currently boasts over 4 million YouTube subscribers and appeared in mobile games and even briefly in a Taco Bell commercial. But for those who want to know more, here's the rundown on the Hololive VTuber, Gawr Gura.

Originally debuting in 2020 as part of Hololive's first EN generation Myth, she was joined by Mori Calliope, Amelia Watson, Ninomae Ina'nis and Takanashi Kiara. Just a month after debut she reached a million subscribers, becoming the first English-language VTuber to do so. Eventually, she even surpassed industry pioneer Kizuna Ai in subscriber count. In late 2022 Gura announced a health-related break and although she has returned to active streaming, her schedule is more sporadic.

She quickly became known for her singing, performing multiple karaoke streams and releasing two original songs. "Reflect" and "[Q]." The latter of which was a collaboration with gen-mate Calliope Mori and music producer DECO*27. Her passion for rhythm games also resulted in official collaborations with Groove Coaster: Wai Wai Party and Bang Dream! Girls Band Party. Horror games and Minecraft collaborations also appear frequently on her channel, along with one-off streams of a variety of games like Fifa 23 or Fortnite.

Gura's original VTuber model was drawn by Amashiro Natsuki, who herself streams under the name Nachoneko. Gura has since gained three more outfits drawn by Amashiro: a casual outfit with cat ears, an atlantean dress and a new year's kimono. Her official 3D model debuted alongside her appearance in Hololive's animated skit series, Holo no Graffiti. Before that she made use of both a 2D and 3D model designed by community artist Walfie.

You can watch the music video for her original song "Reflect" below:

[embed]https://youtu.be/nCQ_zZIiGLA[/embed]

You can find more videos from Gura on her Youtube channel here, and check for updates on her twitter here.

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Siliconera Friday, April 21, 2023 3:00 PM
    

Coffee Talk 2 review

The days are getting longer and the weather is getting hotter, but Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus and Butterfly brings with it that sweater weather comfort. It is a slow-paced and comfy game that combines the visual novel and brewing simulator genres. As a game that mostly centers on its characters, it stands to reason that they're all very likable. For better and for worse, the strong writing really hammers home just how West Coast everyone is.

The premise of Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus and Butterfly is more or less the same as the first game. You play as the owner of the cafe Coffee Talk, where beings both natural and supernatural gather and, well, talk. Each character has a very distinct personality and goal, with connections that they forget either throughout the course of the game or already had from the last one. I actually never played the first game, but I never felt lost on who everyone was. The game did a great job introducing everyone in a very natural way. New additions aside from more characters are the hibiscus and butterfly pea teas. Incidentally, adding normal milk to a tea with dried hibiscus in it IRL is absolutely horrible. I cringed until I realized I was making lattes in the game.

[caption id="attachment_960214" align="aligncenter" width="1200"]Coffee Talk Episode 2 and its new characters Riona and Lucas Image via Toge Productions[/caption]

Coffee Talk boasts beautiful pixel art and a wonderfully pleasing aesthetic, from the colors to the music. I unironically listen to this kind of "coffee shop music" sometimes when I work, so it was really easy to stay focused on the slow-paced story. The new "main" characters Lucas and Riona are really interesting from both a design and a narrative perspective. A little detail I liked was Officer Jorji making a dumb dad joke on the game's Twitter parallel, and Lucas (essentially a nice Paul brother) was the only person to like it. Jorji's posts don't tend to get a lot of likes compared to a lot of the other characters. So Lucas liking Jorji's bad joke endeared me to him after his somewhat rambunctious introduction.

[caption id="attachment_960212" align="aligncenter" width="1200"]Coffee Talk Episode 2 and its pretty pixel art Image via Toge Productions[/caption]

One of the main themes in Coffee Talk 2: Hibiscus and Butterfly is what we leave behind in our lives. Lucas and Hyde's plots in particular really center on this. To my memory, I don't believe I've consumed a piece of media that had this as a main focal theme. It's an interesting one, especially in our current day, to tackle and the game does a great job on linking this theme with the anxieties that a young adult faces as they enter society. Everything always moves so fast and there is always a need for more. I keep bringing up Lucas and I don't even like him that much. But his line, "What's the point of being born if nobody is going to remember us?" really resonated with me. What legacy—tangible or invisible, permanent or fleeting—do you suppose you'll leave in this world?

Clearly, the characters are the main selling point of the game. After all, the only thing you really do in it is watch their interactions. But there's something really inorganic about the conversations. Everyone feels overly considerate to the point that they no longer feel realistic, even though the characters themselves are. They all have their good points and their flaws, and their problems are ones that are definitely relatable. But there is no tension in any of the arguments or troubles since the characters all talk to each other or you in a way that goes so out of the way to not hurt any feelings that it's unnatural. Or supernatural, I guess you could say.

[caption id="attachment_960213" align="aligncenter" width="1200"]Coffee Talk Episode 2 and its way of talking Image via Toge Productions[/caption]

Jokes aside, it's pretty crazy how there is such a wide spectrum of personalities, yet everyone feels the same. This is because they almost all, barring vernacular and tone, talk in the same overly-sensitive manner. So the conversations can get a little monotonous, especially if you play multiple hours in one sitting. The lack of a common plot thread can add to that. While Hyde's issues of wanting a new job where he can make a mark (and have fun) can link up with Lucas's, it's a little hard to tell why we spend so much time with, say, Aqua and Myrtle. Silver and Amanda, despite their interesting premises, also kind of just faded into the background. So it sometimes feels like you're just reading a cute but ultimately "meaningless" short story. I suppose that's the true Seattle coffee shop experience though.

[caption id="attachment_960211" align="aligncenter" width="1200"]Coffee Talk Episode 2 Challenge Mode Image via Toge Productions[/caption]

Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus and Butterfly is a slow and comfy game with legitimately interesting subplots and a beautiful aesthetic. It's one that feels the most enjoyable in short bursts rather than a long marathon. For those who wish solely to experience the brewing factor, there are modes to experiment with the various ingredients and create drinks based on customer demands. There's not much of a time attack, so it feels very casual, much like the rest of the game itself.

Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus and Butterfly is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC.

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Siliconera Friday, April 21, 2023 2:30 PM
    

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC Kizunabilities

Nintendo showcased Kizunabilities, a new character growth system that uses Kizuna Points (or Affinity Points) in the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Future Redeemed DLC. Affinity Points can be obtained by visiting new locations, meeting new characters, helping people with their side quests, or completing the Collectopaedia and Enemypaedia.

https://twitter.com/XenobladeJP/status/1649292716063494146

In the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Future Redeemed DLC, players can use Affinity Points to unlock Kizunabilities. The name for Kizunabilities is a combination of the words Kizuna, which means Bond or Affinity, and Ability. By spending Kizuna Points (Affinity Points), players can enhance and acquire new Arts, increase stats, and gain new passive abilities.

Nintendo shared a video showcasing some of A's early abilities in the game. Some of these allow A to heal HP with each auto-attack dealt, as well as increasing A's attack power after every time an ally's healed. Affinity Points are also shared by the entire party, so choosing whose abilities to unlock will factor in this mechanic.

https://twitter.com/XenobladeJP/status/1649293305161879553

Nintendo recently revealed that the Community Board, Collectopaedia, and Enemypaedia will return in Future Redeemed. Completing the Community Board, finishing side-quests, and completing the Collectopaedia and Enemypaedia will grant Affinity Points to grow the party members and unlock Kizunabilities.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is immediately available for the Nintendo Switch. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Future Redeemed releases with Wave 4 of the Expansion Pass DLC on April 25, 2023.

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Siliconera Friday, April 21, 2023 2:00 PM
    

Masahiro Sakurai on his Famitsu Column. Screenshot via Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games YouTube Channel.

Renowned game developer Masahiro Sakurai revealed how he landed the Famitsu column he's written for more than 18 years, and it involved Final Fantasy XI. In the latest video on his Youtube channel, he explained that he started writing it because of the game. He also shared his perspective on work ethic and some of his experiences balancing his day job while writing his column.

According to Masahiro Sakurai, he met a Famitsu editor in charge of the columns while playing the MMORPG Final Fantasy XI. Although not having met in person before, the editor invited him to write a new column for the Japanese gaming magazine. This would be the beginning of his interest in sharing his knowledge and perspectives on game development, leading up to his current YouTube channel.

You can check the whole video about his experiences writing his opinion column below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff7HadWHTJo&ab_channel=MasahiroSakuraionCreatingGames

He also explained how he managed to keep writing his column for so many years, sharing three main reasons based on performance, time, and attitude. In addition, he advised not to overthink and try to enjoy the job for anyone who has to work on a routine basis.

Sakurai's column in Famitsu has been widely acclaimed among game development enthusiasts and it has been published in book format on several occasions. As for his YouTube channel, there are more than 90 videos of him talking about different elements of video game development for beginners and sharing his opinions on topics such as COVID and the creation of Sora Ltd.

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Siliconera Friday, April 21, 2023 1:30 PM
    

Latest Genshin Impact Live Wallpaper Features Shenhe

HoYoVerse announced that a new Genshin Impact live wallpaper of Shenhe is available. It is called "A Scattered Rainbow Over Spring Dew." People who get the N0va Desktop free application can immediately acquire and apply it. However, this wallpaper only works with PCs and isn't accessible on mobile devices.

Here's the official announcement, which offers a better look at the design and link to the program. It features Shenhe in the Liyue region. She's looking skyward and holding a polearm, and she'll occasionally move while the user watches.

This actually comes after Shenhe's recent rerun banner in Genshin Impact. During 3.5, people could pull on the banner and get her again. That ended on April 11, 2023.

It's actually been quite a while since a new Genshin Impact live wallpaper appeared. In February 2023, HoYoVerse released one of Ayato. It featured him at his family's estate in Inazuma.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. N0va Desktop is available for PCs and mobile devices.

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Siliconera Friday, April 21, 2023 1:00 PM
    

Concerned Ape Shared Stardew Valley Community Center Concept Art

Eric "Concerned Ape" Barone took to Twitter to share hand-drawn concept art of the Stardew Valley Community Center. The early image is from a journal and is drawn in pen. It focuses entirely on the Junimo, the spirits who appear in the center, and assist the player.

Here's the official image. The text not only shows them, but what looks like an early Junimo hut. The text reads, "What do they do with the bundles? Maybe return them to their proper place for you or bring them to their hits. Then when you've completed a broad-goal, they bring out a glowing star and add it to the plaque." There's also an early description for them that says, "Nature spirits who took the C.C. as their home after it got abandoned. They leave after its complete."

In Stardew Valley, the Community Center is a driving force. People either visit it or the JojaMart Warehouse to complete objectives and earn rewards that alter the appearance of the world and grant rewards. For example, if you manage to get all of the 28 items for the various bundles in the center's Crafts Room, you can get access to the game's Quarry.

As a reminder, more Stardew Valley is on the way. Concerned Ape confirmed a 1.6 patch is in development. It will feature both more modding support and additional content.

Stardew Valley is available for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PCs, mobile devices, and the PlayStation Vita, and the 1.6 update is in development.

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Siliconera Friday, April 21, 2023 12:30 PM
    

Sylas League of Legends

Riot Games expanded it's reach not only into television with its hit series Arcane, but also through the release of games spanning different genres. The Mageseeker - A League of Legends Story is one such game, as it stars Sylas of Dredgebourne and focuses on his mission to create a band of mages to overthrow the oppressive nation of Demacia. Those unfamiliar with the character may be wondering who is he, and what his importance in the world of Runeterra is exactly. One of the key political players, Sylas represents a shift in Runeterra as he stokes the fires of rebellion.

Born in a lower quarter of Demacia, a shining city of white stone, Sylas lived among the lower class. When he began to show signs of being a mage, his parents surrendered him to the Mageseekers. The Mageseekers are an organization within Demacia that hunt mages down, imprisoning them due to the inherent distrust of magic due to the Rune Wars that happened some years prior. Sylas' talent involved being able to sense magic in other mages, and he was used to effectively sniff out his own kind. However, during an attempt to capture a young girl that had been revealed to be a mage, Sylas tried to intervene and learned that his ability to sense magic was not his only gift. By touching her, he was able to channel her magic through him which caused both the girl and his Mageseeker handler to die.

Young and afraid, Sylas ran from the scene only to be apprehended and then imprisoned by the Mageseekers. There he was tortured and experimented on for years. Though fate had other plans for Sylas. Drawing the attention of Lux Crownsguard, sister to Garen Crownsguard, he was able to learn more about the stone shackles that bound him, and this specific stone's significance to Demacia. Bound in petricite, the shackles on his arms didn't only repress his natural affinity for magic, but stored the energy inside of it. But before Sylas could escape, he was sentenced to death.

Here is where things get a bit muddled, since Riot Games has told this story over several mediums. Some canon states that Sylas was to be hung or to be beheaded. The official Lux comic series goes with the beheading, where the young mage Lux runs to his defense, only for him to reach out and touch her. Using her power he kills everyone present at the beheading, save for Lux, before he fights his way through the city in an attempt to assassinate the ruling monarch, Jarvan III.

Sylas of Dredgebourne is one of several major characters in League of Legends from Demacia. And while his characterization and the details of his subsequent escape can sometimes be inconsistent, he's a character that has brought a massive shift into in-universe events. The Mageseeker - A League of Legends Story could potentially elaborate on what is next for Sylas, outside of a short story that has put him in the Freljord, as it focuses more on him gathering the necessary forces to fight back against Demacia and free mages living under the oppressive rule of the monarchy.

League of Legends is immediately available for PCs. The Mageseeker - A League of Legends Story is on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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Siliconera Friday, April 21, 2023 12:00 PM
    

Next Needy Streamer Overload OMGkawaiiAngel Figure Is a Nendoroid

Good Smile Company announced its next Needy Streamer Overload/Needy Girl Overdose figure, which will be a Nendoroid. There's no release date for it yet. However, it seems it will appear worldwide as it appeared on the English and Japanese Twitter accounts. Initial art showing an idea of how it might look did appear.

Here's the official concept art for the OMGkawaiiAngel Nendoroid.

The game also recently passed another sales milestone. On April 17, 2023, creator nyalra announced the game passed 900,000 copies sold worldwide.

It's also become a multimedia property since its launch. There's been both a manga anthology and an additional series based on Ame/OMGkawaiiAngel.

This is Good Smile Company's second Needy Streamer Overload OMGkawaiiAngel figure. It also announced a Pop Up Parade figure is on the way of the character. When announced back in November 2022, a special teaser trailer for it appeared showing the painted prototype.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYTmfP4ZL6E&ab_channel=GoodSmileCompanyEnglish

There's no release date for the Needy Streamer Overload OMGkawaiiAngel Nendoroid yet. The game is available on the Nintendo Switch and PC worldwide.

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Siliconera Friday, April 21, 2023 11:30 AM
    

Ouran High School Host Club Nendoroids Arrive in August

Good Smile Company opened pre-orders for the Haruhi Fujioka, Kyoya Ootori, and Tamaki Suoh Ouran High School Host Club Nendoroids. They will be $47.99/¥6,500 each. Each one arrives in their school uniform. They also each feature a number of face plates and accessories.

Each one of the figures includes items to keep them in character. Haruhi comes with smiling, exasperated, and surprised face plates. She also has the vase she broke that got her stuck in the club, some fatty tuna that she always wanted to eat, and some instant coffee. Kyoya has normal, smiling, and "angry" face plates. He also has a binder, pen, phone, and a pair of glasses with shininess obscuring his eyes. Finally, Tamaki comes with smiling, dramatic, and enamored face plates, his bear Kuma-chan, a rose, and a "throne."

Here's Haruhi:
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This is what Kyoya looks like:
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Finally, here's Tamaki:
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There are also a number of official photos showing the Haruhi, Kyoya, and Tamaki Nendoroids together.
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The Ouran High School Host Club Haruhi, Kyoya, and Tamaki Nendoroids will appear in Japan in August 2023 and North America in Q4 2023. Pre-orders are open until June 1, 2023. They also all qualify for the current pre-order promotion that gives official store buyers a Nendoroid Effects Sheet for free.

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Siliconera Friday, April 21, 2023 11:00 AM
    

Watch Minato Namikaze (Reanimation) in Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker

Earlier in April 2023, Bandai Namco announced Minato Namikaze (Reanimation) DLC would come to Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker "soon." Now, both the add-on and the 2.44 update are live. That means there's also a trailer showing the character off, as well as patch notes noting rebalancing and the availability of Top Secret Training Set for Season Pass 5 and the Hidden Rain Village map.

First, here's a closer look at Minato Namikaze (Reanimation) in Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i74Amphz79o&ab_channel=BANDAINAMCOEurope

With the Season Pass 5 unlock, someone needs to own either the Season Pass 5 or have bought Isshiki Otsutsuki, Konohamaru Sarutobi (Boruto), Madara Uchiha (Six Paths), Naruto Uzumaki (Baryon Mode), or Temari to use it. That gives people all everything from Training Rank 1-5.

Meanwhile, here are the full patch note rebalancing changes for 2.44.

- Attack Type -
▼ Baryon Bullet Barrage

Decreased Ninjutsu damage dealt
Decreased Ninjutsu charging speed
Decreased the length of time affected enemies are unable to use Substitutions
Increased the effect duration of enemy downtime

▶ Tornado High

Decreased Ninjutsu damage dealt
Added "reduced health recovery" status effect for enemies hit
▲ Sage Art: Wind Style Rasen Shuriken!

Added damage to Ninjutsu blast
Added "reduced health recovery" status effect for enemies hit
▲ Summoning: Enra

Reduced Secret Technique gauge needed for activation

- Ranged Type -
▶ Angelic Advent

Reduced movement speed while Ninjutsu is activated
Increased Paper Shuriken damage while Ninjutsu is activated

▶ Wind Style: Great Breach

Added "reduced health recovery" status effect for enemies hit
Removed the effect "reduced attack evasion range" when hit by Ninjutsu
▶ Onyx Chidori

Added "enemy substitution stock reset" effect to enemies hit
Decreased Ninjutsu damage dealt
Increased the effect duration of enemy downtime
Removed the effect "reduced attack speed" when hit by Ninjutsu
Increased Ninjutsu cooldown time
▲ Wind Scythe Jutsu

Added "reduced health recovery" status effect for enemies hit
▶ Wind Style: Sea Dragon

Added "reduced health recovery" status effect to enemies hit by Secret Technique
Increased Secret Technique gauge needed for activation

- Ranged Type -
▼ 8 Trigrams Hazan Strike

Decreased Ninjutsu charging speed

▲ Fire Style: Bomb Blast Dance

Reduced Secret Technique gauge needed for activation

- Heal Type -
▶ Cellular Extraction Jutsu

Increased Ninjutsu health recovery
Increased Ninjutsu cooldown time

▶ Mind Transmission Palm Sage Jutsu

Increased Ninjutsu health recovery
Increased Ninjutsu cooldown time
▲ Six Paths Chakra: Rebirth

Widened Ninjutsu health recovery range
▲ Limbo: Border Jail

Increased Ninjutsu damage
■ Rebalanced Ninja Tools and Other Balance Changes

[General]
▲ Scientific Ninja Tool "Wind Release Bullet"

Added "reduced health recovery" status effect to enemies hit by Ninja Tool

- Ranged Type -
▶ Scientific Ninja Tool "Thunderous Needles"

Removed Substitution nullification effect
Decreased the effect duration of enemy downtime

- Other -
- Reduced the amount of Secret Technique gauge filled when recovering health

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker is available for the PS4, Xbox One, and Windows PC, and the Minato Namikaze (Reanimation) DLC and 2.44 patch are out now.

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Siliconera Friday, April 21, 2023 10:30 AM
    

Hololive ID VTuber Kobo Kanaeru Hits 2 Million Subscribers on YouTube

Another Hololive VTuber hit a major milestone, as the Indonesia (ID) branch's Kobo Kanaeru passed two million subscribers on YouTube. She is at 486.3K followers on Twitter. She hosted a karaoke stream during the countdown while waiting for the "big" moment.

Here is her official announcement confirming she passed two million subscribers.

However, leading up to the milestone, she was already getting close to hitting and surpassing it, prompting tweets asking people to unsubscribe so she could do the countdown stream.

This isn't the only recent milestone for Kobo Kanaeru, as the Hololive ID VTuber released her second original song's music video on YouTube at the end of March 2023. Since then, "Oh! Asmara" passed over 2.2 million views. English subtitles are available if you turn on closed captions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR43SQx8Ybc&ab_channel=KoboKanaeruCh.hololive-ID

She debuted with Hololive ID in March 2022. That generation involved three members total. The other two performers in the group are Kaela Kovalskia and Vestia Zeta.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, April 21, 2023 5:12 PM
     Horizon Forbidden West Burning Shores Fandom Zone Door Code LocationDuring your time exploring the Burning Shores in Horizon Forbidden West's new DLC, you're bound to come across recurring locations. The Fandom Zone buildings you'll find across the desolated Los Angeles include collectible Pangea Figurines. One of the many Fandom Zones has a locked door, and the only way through it finding a six-digit code. But where is the Fandom Zone door code location in Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores? Continue reading to find out. Fandom Zone door code location in Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Screenshot by PC Invasion Once you've made it to the Burning Shores, it doesn't take long before you can find this Pangea Figurine. First of all, you'll need to find the location of this Fandom Zone, which is right on the map below. You can easily make your way here from Fleet's End by taking the Skiff up to the closest island north of you. You should see a bright, neon sign that says Fandom Zone. Aloy will notice that the locked door, u...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, April 21, 2023 5:11 PM
     Dead Island 2 Lil PumpDead Island 2 has six playable characters and one of them has a striking resemblance to Lil Pump. If you don't know who Lil Pump is, Google him and compare his image with Bruno from Dead Island 2. While you do that, let me answer and explain this question: is Lil Pump in Dead Island 2? Note: For more information on if you should have the Dead Island 2 zombie health bar on or off, check out our guide. Dead Island 2: Is Lil Pump Bruno? While Amy, Jacob, Dani, Ryan, and Carla all have their own vibes that are semi-similar to other characters, Bruno is the playable character that stands out as looking like Lil Pump. To answer the question, no, Bruno is not Lil Pump in Dead Island 2. However, there are some similarities that make the Bruno and Lil Pump comparison legit. There are similarities between Lil Pump and Bruno that are undeniable. Lil Pump and Bruno share the hustler persona. Lil Pump was expelled from multiple schools growing up while Bruno was raised on the streets. Th...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, April 21, 2023 4:24 PM
     Dead Island 2 How To Enable Multiplayer CoopDead Island 2 has been a long-time coming, with its first trailer released in 2014. During that time, fans have been wondering about Dead Island 2's gameplay. The first Dead Island games were partly known for the great fun that smashing through zombies was, and Dead Island 2's combat doesn't disappoint. The game's combat has a bountiful amount of features, including some that really click once you get the hang of them. A couple of these are the dodge and counter mechanics in Dead Island 2, which can be hard to master. Here's our guide on how to dodge and counter in Dead Island 2. How to dodge in Dead Island 2 Dodging is one of the earliest tricks you learn to do in Dead Island 2. You get dodge by reaching level 2, which should happen fairly early in your game. The dodge button is either the left shoulder button on your controller, or if you've changed the bindings, you can see what button is used via the Skill Card menu. To dodge, you need to press the button while holding ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, April 21, 2023 3:46 PM
     Dead Island 2 Difficulty Dropkick GlassDead Island 2 just came out today after a long wait, so fans of the first game can finally find out if the sequel holds up. If you haven't played the original Dead Island, however, you may not feel comfortable with taking on difficult zombie hordes just yet when jumping into the sequel. Because of this, you might want to know ahead of time what difficulty options the game may feature so you can set the challenge to a level that suits you best. But that assumes that Dead Island 2 even has difficulty options, to begin with; does the game include such a feature? Can you set the difficulty in Dead Island 2? Unlike a lot of other zombie action games, Dead Island 2 does not provide players with selectable difficulty modes. For the most part, Dead Island 2 sports a set level of challenge that players have to work with from beginning to end. Of course, players can still make things easier for themselves by using powerful skill cards or weapon loadouts. This approach echoes that ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, April 21, 2023 3:05 PM
     Dead Island 2 Tricksters' Smile KnifeDead Island 2 has a lot of weapons to collect, but you can start the game with an advantage by getting the Tricksters' Smile Knife before you even enter Hell-A. While you'll likely worry about how to get fuses later, you can worry about how to get the Tricksters' Smile Knife in Dead Island 2 now. Note: If you want to know which game is better — Dead Island 2 or Dying Light 2 — then visit our guide. Dead Island 2: How to get the Tricksters' Smile Knife Even if you haven't downloaded Dead Island 2 onto your PC yet, you can still get the Tricksters' Smile Knife, an in-game weapon, right now. To do so, all you need to do is sign up for the Dead Island 2 newsletter, register for a PROS account, and unlock the Knife. Image: Deep Silver Dambuster Studios The first step requires you to go to the Dead Island 2 website. Once there, select the Newsletter button or scroll down the page until you see the newsletter sign-up. Enter your email, first name, ...

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, April 21, 2023 4:00 PM
     TEETH is a new tabletop role-playing game that is on Kickstarter now. With over £17000 raised from a £5000 goal in just a few days, and with 27 days to go, it's no wonder that this game is the talk of the town. The game is set in the Vale of Deluth, a cursed corner …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, April 21, 2023 2:00 PM
     If you're a fan of strategy games, then you should definitely check out the Teotihuacan: City of Gods Deluxe Master Set by Board and Dice, currently on Kickstarter with over €310000 raised from a €40000 goal in just a few days, and with 21 days still to go until the campaign ends on May 12. …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, April 21, 2023 12:48 PM
     Privateer Press, the tabletop game company, has released an update on the production progress of its latest WARMACHINE MKIV game expansion. The company announced that it is set to start shipping its international orders for the Storm Legion and Sea Raiders expansions next week, while the Winter Korps expansion is expected to ship a week …

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, April 21, 2023 4:00 PM
     Steal from armored cars and get decent cash weekly in GTA 5. You can expect any Grand Theft Auto game to have a thievery theme. Heck, the franchise even has the word on the title itself. GTA 5 is no exception – acts of theft are not confined to the main storyline missions only, as […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, April 21, 2023 3:00 PM
     Mistaken identities aren't too uncommon in Los Santos. You will encounter multiple types of NPCs as you play through GTA 5's main story mode and Strangers & Freaks side missions. Most NPCs exist to make sprawling Los Santos feel more alive, filling streets with characters that can drive, walk, react, and interact with any of […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, April 21, 2023 2:00 PM
     These guys have no idea who they're dealing with. Los Santos is a melting pot of cultures. You will find the rich and famous residing at Vinewood Hills, while gangs and goons can be found down South. And then there are the in-betweens – residents who look harmless but won't think twice about mugging you […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, April 21, 2023 1:04 PM
     Go, little man! Riot Games made headlines when they released gameplay clips of Gekko in action in the VCT Lock//In Finals in March. Gekko's most standout ability? Wingman – his cuddly buddy who can remotely plant or defuse the Spike for him. Many players scrambled to get their hands on the new Agent as soon […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, April 21, 2023 12:00 PM
     Don't waste KAYO's molly on Lotus. KAYO's molly is one of the quirkiest molly abilities in VALORANT because it inflicts damage over time. While most molly abilities, such as Brimstone's Incendiary, Viper's Snake Bite, and Killjoy's Nanoswarm, drain HP over a few seconds, KAYO's molly deals damage through four big bursts, allowing it to deal […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, April 21, 2023 11:00 AM
     Enkanomiya is a mysterious region in Genshin Impact, found under the depths of Watatsumi Island. It comprises several floating islands where adventure, treasures, and monsters can be found. In Evernight Temple, the eastern island of Enkanomiya, you will find a puzzle that involves lighting elemental totems. It's a simple puzzle that can be tricky if […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, April 21, 2023 4:01 PM

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The trailer showcases the playable character Devinder Crousley

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, April 21, 2023 3:32 PM
    

The game will also be available for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, April 21, 2023 3:16 PM
    

The game's first set of DLC characters are Rashid, A.K.I., Ed, and Akuma

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, April 21, 2023 11:53 AM
    

Jedi Survivor: The Story So Far

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iDev Games Feed Friday, April 21, 2023 4:10 PM
     In this pseudo-historical game set in the wars of 19th century Europe, you need to achieve global dominance on an isometric map using your skills as a strategis...