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Kotaku Tuesday, April 25, 2023 3:20 PM
    

In a new interview published Monday, PlayStation's Shuhei Yoshida talked about how difficult and expensive it is to make video games, explaining that the company behind hits like God of War and The Last of Us cancels "so many games" in order to "save" developers from getting stuck on something.

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Kotaku Tuesday, April 25, 2023 2:45 PM
    

There's a lot you can do with $300,000: buy a couple Teslas, invest in some stocks, get a PS5 or Xbox Series S/X (or a few of them). It's an amount of money some people will never see in their lifetimes. Yet, someone with the cash to burn took their $300,000 and bought a super-rare Pikachu Pokémon card at an online…

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Kotaku Tuesday, April 25, 2023 2:10 PM
    

The Halo series has had so many legendary vehicles that it's a wonder we haven't seen an official racing spin-off by now (no, that Forza Warthog doesn't count). While players have created no shortage of Forge-crafted mini-games focused on vehicle hijinks, one brave modder has finally given us what we all needed: a…

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Kotaku Tuesday, April 25, 2023 2:05 PM
    

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Kotaku Tuesday, April 25, 2023 1:10 PM
    

Today's Wordle answer is evading nearly 30 percent of players, The New York Times—which has been publishing Josh Wardle's beloved word puzzle since buying it in 2022—said on Twitter.

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Kotaku Tuesday, April 25, 2023 1:00 PM
    

As the final fan-service-strewn season of Star Trek: Picard comes to an end, confusing everyone by not being absolutely awful, you may well be in the mood for some more Trek before the return of Strange New Worlds in June. But rather than heading to Netflix and struggling through the first three seasons of Deep Space

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Kotaku Tuesday, April 25, 2023 12:44 PM
    

Last week, Disney Speedstorm launched via paid early access. The (eventually) free-to-play kart racer is a multiplatform spin on Mario Kart and stars a wide array of Disney characters including Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Belle, Jack Sparrow, and more. And while it's a lot of fun to play, its free-to-play grind and lack of…

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Kotaku Tuesday, April 25, 2023 12:35 PM
    

Sometimes, you accidentally buy something before it hits the street date, and you get bragging rights with all of your friends. In the case of one Magic: The Gathering streamer, obtaining a box of cards early landed him in hot water with one of the most infamous private security companies in the world.

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Kotaku Tuesday, April 25, 2023 12:00 PM
    

The most important hurdle every character-action game has to clear is to make me feel like I'm improving as a gamer in the skill-based hack-and-slash department. Sometimes clearing that hurdle means giving me a time-stopping dodge ability to pummel frozen enemies, or a plethora of otherworldly weapons with which to…

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Kotaku Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:50 AM
    

The next big Star Wars game is nearly here and it sounds way too big for the Blu-ray disc it's copied on. Jedi: Survivor requires 155 GB of available space to install on PC, and a warning on the front of the box indicates at least some of the data will have to be downloaded, whether you own a physical version of the…

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Kotaku Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:30 AM
    

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Kotaku Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:20 AM
    

United Kingdom-based variety streamer Poopernoodle, or Lou, wasn't exactly sure whether or not being a human adult with a Twitch channel qualified her as an "online adult entertainer" until she described herself as such on a bank application and was swiftly denied.

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Kotaku Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:15 AM
    

On Tuesday, Netflix revealed the teaser trailer for the third season of its live-action adaptation of The Witcher. Although the teaser didn't reveal much in terms of what trouble Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer will get themselves into, it did tell us that this season is gonna drip-feed fans Henry Cavill's final moments as…

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Kotaku Tuesday, April 25, 2023 10:50 AM
    

Yesterday, Kotaku reported that Magic: The Gathering maker Wizards of the Coast had sent Pinkerton detectives after a YouTuber after he had erroneously purchased an upcoming booster box for the collectible card game ahead of its release date. Today, the streamer revealed more details about exactly what these…

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 1:01 PM
     Diablo 4 Druid won't changing anytime soon despite backlash

In the wake of recent beta tests, the Diablo 4 Druid has come under fire from the action RPG game's fanbase, both because its abilities failed to impress, and because the character model was a bulkier, more rugged interpretation of the age-old Diablo 4 summoner. In a recent roundtable, I asked lead class designer Adam Jackson and lead game producer (story and narrative) Melissa Corning whether or not we'll see any changes to the character's physique.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 1:10 PM
     Honkai Star Rail codes April 2023

Looking for Honkai Star Rail codes for launch? If you're just starting your adventure through developer Hoyoverse's latest anime epic, you might be wondering if there are any codes at launch for freebies to give you the edge in battle.

With the game now out in the wild, players are now digging into the characters, world, and gameplay in this turn-based RPG game. Here's what to expect from Honkai Star Rail codes, as well as info on how to redeem them, what free rewards they'll provide, and where to find them in future.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 12:34 PM
     Is Star Wars Jedi Survivor canon?

Want to know if Star Wars Jedi Survivor is canon? Disney purchased Lucasfilm and subsequently the ownership of the Star Wars back catalogue in 2012. Two years later, the two companies announced that a lot of legacy content would be declared non-canon under the "Star Wars Legends" banner. They also announced that all future Star Wars stories would be connected and on an equal canon level as the films, with guidance from the Lucasfilm Story Group.

So is Star Wars Jedi Survivor canon? In the run-up to the Star Wars Jedi Survivor release date, you may wish to learn more about the RPG game, such as whether or not Star Wars Jedi Survivor multiplayer modes exist this time. But for now, let's answer that all-important question.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 1:29 PM
     Destiny 2 Nightfall weapons – What is the Nightfall weapon this week?

Want to know what this week's Destiny 2 Nightfall weapon is? Each week you've got a chance at a different weapon for completing Nightfall Strikes, and ever since Season of the Lost, fan-favourite legacy weapons from the original Destiny has been added to the rotation. New seasons often introduce new weapons into the rotation, so it's more important than ever to know in advance the Nightfall weapon schedule.

Nightfall: The Ordeal is a playlist available in the Vanguard menu, alongside the basic Strike playlist in the free PC game. Each week, a different Strike is chosen as the Nightfall, and offered in five escalating difficulties, with harder enemies, challenging modifiers, and enemy power levels cranking up. The coveted Nightfall weapons have a chance to drop from any Nightfall Strike difficulty, but it's far more likely at higher levels, which is something you'll want to maximise your chances for with the Destiny 2 Lightfall release date that recently passed. Your best bet for farming each week's Nightfall weapon is to set the Strike to Master difficulty, or to Grandmaster difficulty when such strikes are available if you have a fireteam up to the task.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 12:14 PM
     Red Dead Redemption 2 leaps up Steam charts, but Rockstar seems done

Red Dead Redemption 2 might be my favourite game of all time - at least my favourite big-budget, mainstream game. To the occasional chagrin of my PCGamesN colleagues, I'm a little difficult (perhaps too difficult) to please, but the western sandbox game by Rockstar continues to impress me some five years after its launch. And clearly I'm not alone, as new figures see Red Dead Redemption 2 jump up the Steam sale and player charts, beating even Grand Theft Auto 5. But with GTA 6 on its way, despite its popularity, RDR2 updates from Rockstar are likely a thing of the past.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:55 AM
     How to improve your game's maps

Remember the sinking feeling when you realise you forgot to pick up a map in a survival game? Ever been stuck trying to work out your next destination in a game that eschews the traditional compass for a more artistic representation of direction? Sometimes you just don't know what you've got 'til it's gone. Likewise, sometimes the map you've got just doesn't tell you enough, and you're sick of searching every hole in the ground for that precious cache of loot.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:55 AM
     Will Star Wars Jedi Survivor have DLC?

Will Star Wars Jedi Survivor have DLC? If you're absolutely bursting for more Cal and BD, the prospect of more content is an exciting one for sure, but will Respawn be blessing their players with even more Star Wars goodness?

Pinned as one of the best PC games released so far this year, Star Wars Jedi Survivor is a much longer affair than Fallen Order, with much of the game taking on a more open-world view to exploration. The scope of Jedi Survivor is broader than the first game, which could leave a lot of room for additional content to be released in the coming years - but will Star Wars Jedi Survivor have DLC?

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Star Wars games, Star Wars Jedi Survivor release date, Star Wars Jedi Survivor system requirements

PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:10 AM
     GTA 5 was going to let your name your own drugs

GTA 5 was going to include a feature that would allow you to customise the names of the drugs you create at the Grand Theft Auto Online acid lab. However, before the latest GTA 5 update, this feature was seemingly removed by Rockstar - though there is a possibility that it may return in the future, as it's actually present and somewhat functional within the sandbox game's code.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:09 AM
     Dead Island 2 release date, news, gameplay, story, and more

The Dead Island 2 release date suffered at the hands of many setbacks, from jumping between developers to being hit with delays, and even the subject of a parody trailer for Goat Simulator 3 during Summer Game Fest. Many assumed the game was dead - with no chance of resurrection.

However, during Gamescom Opening Night Live in August 2022, the Dead Island 2 release date and first trailers debuted, with Dambuster Studios taking over development of the long-awaited sequel to one of the best zombie games ever. With the release date having now arrived, take a look at what we think in our Dead Island 2 review.


PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:04 AM
     A Plague Tale: Requiem is now Steam Deck Verified

A Plague Tale: Requiem just earned a Steam Deck Verified badge, as Valve just updated the horror outing's handheld compatibility status. Naturally, that means it now sits proudly at the 'Great on Deck' table, and you shouldn't have to worry about hardware hiccups when playing on the go.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:26 AM
     Star Wars Jedi: Survivor system requirements

What are Star Wars Jedi: Survivor system requirements? You won't need an out-of-this-world rig to run Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. However, if your PC feels more like a gonk droid than an astrobot, we'd recommend checking over your specs before diving into the Fallen Order sequel.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 10:00 AM
     Asus ROG Ally specs trump Steam Deck, but its power won't come cheap

Despite its April Fool's Day reveal, the Asus ROG Ally is no joke. In fact, it's shaping up to be a serious Steam Deck competitor, and we now have more information on the hardware powering this pocket rocket.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:58 AM
     Valorant patch notes – 6.08 update revamps Killjoy and Gekko

New Valorant patch notes are here as Riot Games takes aim at Gekko and Killjoy in its competitive FPS game, while making some cosmetic changes and working on a plethora of bug fixes as well. We've got the full lowdown on all the 6.08 Valorant changes, so get comfy.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:46 AM
     All Elden Ring Great Runes locations

So you want to know where to find all the Elden Ring Great Runes locations? Most provide decent buffs for the player, but some are used to unlock new endings. Awakening a Great Rune allows you to equip it and use Rune Arcs to borrow its power. To do this, you need to seek out that rune's Divine Tower, a special location mentioned in each Great Rune's description.

There are eleven of Elden Ring Great Runes. The main Elden Ring bosses drop some of them upon their defeat, while you acquire the rest by completing certain quests. These Great Runes have loose ties to Elden Ring's central story, as you can gather a few to access one of the RPG game's many key areas. If you want to know where to awaken each Elden Ring Great Rune, read our Elden Ring Divine Tower locations guide.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:44 AM
     The best Free GOG games and how to get them

Looking for a roundup of the best free GOG games? There's a reason GOG was formerly known as Good Old Games, and that legacy is alive and well when you peer through the store's pre-2000s catalogue, with arcade gems, sequels you forgot about, and everything in-between represented with gorgeous box art.

Look a little deeper into the vast number of games on offer, and you'll find that some are free GOG games. While you won't find many of the best MMOs for free on GOG, its collection of free single-player games should appeal to anyone looking to give their wallet some rest.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:42 AM
     Company of Heroes 3 missions list

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

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

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:40 AM
     Company of Heroes 3 beginner tips and tricks

Need some Company of Heroes 3 tips? It's been quite a while since we had a new Company of Heroes game, and so the launch of Company of Heroes 3 may mean it's time to re-learn some basic skills and RTS game know-how that's grown rusty since Ardennes Assault.

The main single-player component of Company of Heroes 3 is really two RTS games: there are the real-time tactics battles you'll be fighting against the German Wehrmacht, and there's the high-level campaign map that tracks your progress through the campaign. By advancing your forces across Italy in the campaign map, you'll unlock new missions, resources, and skills for your soldiers. If you're about to head into the wilds of Italy and feel a bit bowled over by everything Relic's new strategy game is throwing at you, we've got some Company of Heroes 3 beginner tips and tricks assembled to make your journey to Rome a bit smoother.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:37 AM
     Elden Ring multiplayer – how to play co-op

Want to know how to play multiplayer in Elden Ring? All of the Dark Souls games are notorious for their unorthodox ways of accessing the multiplayer game, and Elden Ring seems to follow this trend. In some ways, it's easier to hook up with friends now than ever before, but doing so still requires jumping through many hurdles, namely setting passwords and finding unique items in specific places.

These items do allow you to summon friends to help you beat the Elden Ring bosses, yes, but if you are up for the challenge, you can also participate in PvP duels or invade another player's game to impede on their progress. We recommend that you gear up in the open-world game with a build designed for PvP, equipping the most powerful Elden Ring Ashes of War you can find.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:37 AM
     Is Star Wars Jedi Survivor multiplayer?

Want to know if Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has multiplayer? Cal Kestis has been bouncing around a galaxy far, far away for a while now, and during that time he's made, and lost plenty of friends. But what about you and your friends, can you join forces to take on the Empire?

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is shaping up to be one of the best PC games this year, and for good reason; the story is epic, the visuals breathtaking, and you can convince wildlife to attack your foes using only the power of the Force. What isn't clear, however, is whether you can recruit the help of other humans to attack your enemies - using the power of friendship.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:35 AM
     Star Wars Jedi Survivor release times and how to preload

Star Wars Jedi Survivor release times are here, and we have all the information on how to preload the next adventure for Respawn, Cal Kestis, and BD-1, too. If you're gearing up for the new Star Wars game and want to get it ready on PC and Steam, best to get Star Wars Jedi Survivor downloaded as soon as possible, so you're ready for the exact launch. Here's all you need to know about Star Wars Jedi Survivor release times and preload, ahead of the Star Wars Jedi Survivor release date.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:30 AM
     Elden Ring beginner's tips

Want to know how to play Elden Ring? The ambitious and long-awaited new Soulslike game is nearly here. Elden Ring departs from the well-trodden Dark Souls series but keeps the taxing difficulty that players expect.

It's pretty safe to say that Elden Ring is a tough game, so to help you get up to speed, we have some tips to help beginners beat even the hardest of Elden Ring bosses and everything new players need to know about Elden Ring's mechanics. Some of these mechanics require more in-depth explanations, such as the Elden Ring map fragments and how to play Elden Ring multiplayer.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:47 AM
     Starfield release date, latest news, and gameplay

When is the Starfield release date? It was initially going to be in November 2022, but Bethesda announced a Starfield delay into 2023. Thankfully, we still got a pretty decent showing of the new open-world game at the Xbox and Bethesda showcase over the summer.

To put it lightly; Starfield has potential. Potential to be one of the best PC games ever. Although the finer details from the space-faring, open-world (open-galaxy?) game haven't risen to the surface yet, we do know some things. We know the Starfield release date, and we've pieced together every last scrap of information from interviews, trailers, and passing comments from devs to build a picture of what we all might be playing this year. Here's everything we know about Starfield so far.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:19 AM
     Crews control – Understanding crews in War Thunder

If you're new to War Thunder, you've got a real treat ahead. An exciting battle simulator with a focus on realism and an incredibly detailed tech tree is about to become your favourite game, although learning how to play can be a little daunting.

 

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:07 AM
     The Lord of the Rings: Gollum trailer shows off Nvidia DLSS 3

Nvidia just dropped a trailer for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum that shows off DLSS 3 AI upscaling support, and you'll be able to boost fps even further using Frame Generation. In turn, if you own a GPU like the newly released Nvidia RTX 4070, you'll be able to turn on features like ray tracing while avoiding performance caveats, and that could breathe life into the game's version of Middle Earth.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 8:12 AM
     Blizzard says NetEase

Diablo 4, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and RPG game maker Blizzard is reportedly facing legal action from its former Chinese publishing partner NetEase, which is allegedly planning to sue the developer for $44 million (£35 million) over violations of licensing agreements. In a statement to PCGamesN, however, the Diablo 4 and WoW dev says it has not yet received a lawsuit from NetEase, and describes the publisher's recent "campaign" as "puzzling and disappointing."

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 25, 2023 12:04 PM
    

Ahead of an upcoming open playtest, Blizzard have released their latest developer design video on Diablo 4, this time tackling player choice and the action RPG's different classes. My favourite detail is that you can become a werewolf and "do werewolf things". Although getting to that stage may take a while, as associate game director Joseph Piepora recently said it would take around 150+ hours for an average player to hit the Level 100 cap. Sounds like a week's worth of content then.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:22 AM
    

I've written before about my love for the standard Xbox Series Wireless Controller, which provide a comfortable feel, responsive controls and laudable build quality for a default console gamepad. These units normally retail for $64.99 in the US, but today the Electric Volt colour is down to $39.99 at Walmart.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:09 AM
    

For all of Fallout 76's faults, the multiplayer shooter has fostered one of the most interesting communities in any game, leading to fun mutations such as the theatre company experimenting with performance art in-game. The Wasteland Theatre Company previously tackled Shakespeare and A Christmas Carol, and they've now reconvened with a post-apocalyptic performance of Alice In Wonderland, appropriately adapted as Alice In The Wasteland.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:08 AM
    

Kingston's Fury Renegade SSD was the fastest one we'd tested in early 2022, although it was later surpassed by the marginally faster WD SN850x and Samsung 990 Pro. Regardless, it's an extremely capable PCIe 4.0 SSD - and now it's available for $134.99 for a 2TB model after a discount at B&H Photo Video in the US. To get this price, which represents an oustanding $45 discount, you just need to add the drive to your cart - easy enough, right?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:00 AM
    

Paradox have announced the next expansion for their grand spacefaring strategy game Stellaris. It's called Galactic Paragons, and it's coming on May 9th. Larger space regimes require more work, so this expansion is for fans of big government, focusing on Stellaris' collection of leaders, expanding the council system, and introducing deeper character progression. It's also adding a new Origin delving into the leader who founded your galactic empire, which you can see teased in the very short, very non-descript trailer below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 25, 2023 10:08 AM
    

There's something very sweet about playing as a postal carrier. As we've seen in games such as Tiny Echo and Lake, it can be a relaxing and enjoyable job delivering mail in a small community, and that's the pitch-perfect tone that solo developer Kela van der Deijl has managed to capture in their cutesy mail-delivery game Mail Time. After playing the Steam demo, I can tell you that it's one of the most charming games I've played all year, and it looks like I'll be able to play the rest soon because Mail Time is out this week on Thursday April 27th.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 25, 2023 10:03 AM
    

A few weeks after the Asus ROG Ally was confirmed as a real thing, we have something that was missing from its faux-April Fool's reveal: a proper look at the handheld PC's hardware specifications. And from the boldness of its screen to the speed of its microSD card slot, the ROG Ally is already looking set to best the Steam Deck on cold, hard specs.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:35 AM
    

Owners of AMD Ryzen 7000 processors, you may wish to reconsider any overclocking plans. This hardware family may include some good gaming CPUs but several users have recently reported cases of fatal overheating, sometimes even with their processors burning the motherboard socket in the process.

Investigations by Tom's Hardware and YouTuber der8auer suggest the culprit is SoC (system on chip) voltages being pushed beyond safe levels during memory overclocking attempts. AMD haven't confirmed this directly, but are supposedly working on a fix that would prevent this accidental overvolting from happening again.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 25, 2023 8:22 AM
    

To celebrate Apex Legends' upcoming Season 17, developer Respawn have announced the newest hero to join the roster: old-timer Ballistic. The battle-royale's last season had no new Legend, disappointing a few Apexers, but Ballistic is coming out of his comfy wine-fuelled retirement and joining the fight on May 9th, just for you guys.

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Twinfinite Tuesday, April 25, 2023 4:00 PM
     I've got a zombie army, and you can't harm me.

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     Time for a currency exchange!

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     Experience the horrors of HELL-A all over.

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     Don't shoot the messenger.

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     Think of it like a double-edged sword, dripping in blood.

Siliconera Tuesday, April 25, 2023 3:30 PM
    

All Voice Actors in Oshi no Ko

While watching Oshi no Ko, you might notice a lot of characters' voice actors sound familiar! The cast is made up of a number of veterans who've appeared in various roles over the year. So, to help you put a "face" to the name, we figured it'd be wise to go over who plays different characters, then what other notable roles they played.

First, here are all of the major Oshi no Ko voice actors playing characters in the anime adaptation.

  • Ai Hoshino: Rie Takahashi
  • Akane Kurokawa: Manaka Iwami
  • Aquamarine Hoshino: Takeo Otsuka and Yumi Uchiyama
  • Gorou Amemiya: Kent Ito
  • Kana Arima: Megumi Han
  • MEM-cho: Rumi Okubo
  • Ruby Hoshino: Yurie Igoma and Tomoyo Takayanagi

As for why they may sound familiar, here's who those actors played in other shows and games.

  • Kent Ito: Dan Heng in Honkai: Star Rail, Hirotaka in Wotakoi, and Michio in The Idolmaster SideM
  • Manaka Iwami: Bridget in Guilty Gear Strive, Ingrid in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and Tohru in Fruits Basket
  • Megumi Han: Eunie in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Gon in Hunter x Hunter, Jill in Final Fantasy XVI, and Ramlethal in Guilty Gear
  • Rie Takahashi: Emilia in Re:Zero, Hu Tao in Genshin Impact, Mash in Fate/Grand Order, and Megumin in Konosuba
  • Rumi Okubo: Astolfo in Fate/Grand Order, Cure Muse in Precure, Mobius in Honkai Impact 3rd, and Nana in Talentless Nana
  • Takeo Otsuka: Kanata in Synduality and Leon in Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs.
  • Tomoyo Takayanahi: Lapis in Fire Emblem Engage
  • Yumi Uchiyama: Fu in Yuki Yuna is a Hero, Ichiko Ohya in Persona 5 Puck in Re:Zero, and Ruri in Nisekoi

Oshi no Ko is streaming on HIDIVE. Yen Press handles the English localization of the manga. The show will appear on both Blu-ray and DVD in Japan. The anime's first volume will release there on June 28, 2023.

The post All Voice Actors in the Oshi no Ko Anime appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, April 25, 2023 3:00 PM
    

Review: Afterimage Is an Attractive Metroidvania Game

When it comes to a Metroidvania game, featuring satisfying elements and doling out upgrades at a steady pace can make a title like Afterimage a success. It's ideal to offer ample opportunities to grow, chances to reach new areas, and rewards and reasons to backtrack. Aurogon Shanghai's game is rather good about that, especially as you'll gain afterimage abilities, new equipment, and beneficial talents as you play. However, what really can help it also feel enjoyable to experience is how pretty it is.

Afterimage is, regrettably, a very vague game when it comes to the motivations and storytelling. A young, amnesiac woman named Renee with the "Gift of the Gods" and her floating companion Ifree who, truthfully doesn't seem to offer much actual assistance, are on a journey after everyone in their home was killed and the town destroyed. Even though she might "die," she'll revive at Confluence of Streams rather than return to the Sea of Souls. After seeing a mysterious, cloaked girl with her mentor Aros' soul, she follows and faces many enemies and occasional other travelers along the way.

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While bits and pieces of lore come up to offer insight about Renee, the Razing that resulted in the remaining, post-apocalyptic world, and people left behind, the focus in Afterimage is on its Metroidvania gameplay. Which works in its favor, as it's quite a responsive title. Standard enemies can sometimes surprise you with an attack pattern that, while predictable, could occur when Renee is backed into a corner or needs to consider other hazards. You begin with a quick backdash, to allow you to dodge weapons, and eventually require typical upgrades that allow you to dash forward across the ground or gaps, slide through gaps, or reach higher platforms. Weapons can be equipped to the Y and X buttons, with magic assigned to A. As you invest in the talent tree, you gain additional moves you can pull off with, say, your scythe, whip, sword, or greatsword, to deal greater damage. You're forced to play "smart," due to being limited by how many potions Renee can carry at a time and "extras" acquired from chests sent to storage until you use it and reach a Confluence to "restock." If you fall in battle, you revive at that save point and, if you reach that previous point, will find the experience you dropped waiting for you.

Bosses end up being even more fun. These are often punishing encounters, with every opponent adding to their repertoire once you get their health down to half. They don't constantly default to certain patterns. One mysterious woman who challenges Renee just past a fortress alters her behaviors swiftly based on spacing. If you're close when she sends out hazardous rings that gradually increase and decrease in size, then she'll cut at you with her sword. If you're far away when that happens to evade them at the right time, she'll follow that up with ranged strikes. Not to mention because of her swiftness, the health potion is the best way to restore yourself after, as her teleportation and strikes mean using the one-time L to briefly heal could be interrupted.

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The result is that Afterimage is a game best described as a Metroidvania, but that might also occasionally feel roguelike or even Soulslike. You'll see areas in environments where you'll definitely need to head back eventually, perhaps via using a potion to warp to a past Confluence. Sometimes it feels like taking a risk to scout out a space, even if you know you're too weak or lack the abilities to properly complete it, is worth the loss of experience to perhaps find some equipment. Challenging a boss without using potions a few times can be beneficial learning experiences, to see how they will react so when you do face them for real, you'll be better prepared.

However, it never feels unfair. A big part of that is due to how you can invest in Renee to make her stronger. She gains experience as you defeat enemies, strengthening her and restoring her health and mana when she does level up. Talent points can be earned and found, then applied to increase her attack, defense, critical rates, abilities with weapons, and aptitudes for certain sorts of magic. You might find extra weapons, magic spells, or equipment as you fight enemies or happen upon chests, making her more versatile. So even if a boss is getting the best of you, spending fifteen minutes or so "grinding" nearby could result in you being strong enough to beat them anyway. However, if your response time is good and you're careful, you might be able to get away with powering through.

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Which ends up being a delight, as Afterimage is an aesthetically appealing game and one of the prettier Metroidvania titles I've played recently. While Renee herself and many enemies can be rather small, especially on the Switch's screen, they're still quite detailed. Enemies can be fearsome or personable, with one of my favorites being a creature that looks like a bunch of grapes and… attacks by tossing said grapes at you. Environments are even more attractive, with many designed with elements that play in the foreground and background while you move about the world. Sometimes, Aurogon Shanghai played with color schemes or light and shadow to accentuate the time of day or the the use of empty space, and it's really enchanting. Especially since it doesn't distract or detract from gameplay.

However, attempting to actually read some of the text in the Switch version of Afterimage is quite a trial, as it's a game with incredibly tiny fonts. To the developer's credit, it always appears as white text on a stark or black background, so it is "easy" to reach. It's just shockingly small, especially when going through certain bits of lore or dialogue. But then, people don't talk too much generally, so it doesn't come up too often.

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Afterimage's loading times are the far more egregious offender in this Metroidvania than any tiny text. This may change with a patch, but it would take over a minute to reach the title screen. I thought it was broken initially, to be honest. I recommend starting the game, going to get yourself something to drink, and perhaps it will be ready to go when you get back. The in-game loading isn't as bad, but you'll stare at a black screen for a time when you go into some buildings at certain villages or occasional other places.

Afterimage is available for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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Siliconera Tuesday, April 25, 2023 2:30 PM
    

Oshi no Ko Anime English Website Opens

People will be able to learn more about the Oshi no Ko anime outside Japan, as the official Twitter account announced an English website is open. It's a bit sparse at the moment. It mainly lists where to watch the anime in countries where it is being aired or simulcast. However, there are two brief statements from two of the show's voice actors.

With the Rie Takahashi statement, she noted that she's been inspired and "strengthened" by the series. She plays Ai Hoshino in it. Kent Ito, who plays Gorou Amemiya, noted he got the role "about a year ago" and noted how people outside Japan will see how different the entertainment industry is compared to what they know.

Oshi no Ko's enjoyed quite a bit of success since its debut. For example, the opening theme song "Idol," by Yoasobi, passed 23 million views on YouTubeat the beginning of April 2023. It's since passed 41 million views since it was released about two weeks ago.

Oshi no Ko is streaming on HIDIVE. Yen Press handles the English localization of the manga. The show will appear on both Blu-ray and DVD in Japan. The anime's first volume will release there on June 28, 2023.

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Siliconera Tuesday, April 25, 2023 2:00 PM
    

Honkai: Star Rail - Launch Trailer

Honkai: Star Rail's official launch is getting ever closer, and a sign of this is the release of its official launch trailer. It shows a preview of the characters and scenarios that people will encounter in-game while an original song plays. It appears designed to resemble a traditional anime opening.

Here's the official launch trailer announcement for Honkai: Star Rail. Going by the name "Interstellar Journey," it begins with a glimpse of Kafka. Then, the male and female versions of the player character The Trailblazer appears. Himeko and Dan Heng show up after that. A brief moment with March 7th with both of them and Welt follows. A number of other playable characters players can recruit, like Yanqing and Tingyun, show up after that. The video also showcases many of their attacks as they fight giant robotic enemies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8vPZrMFiZ4&ab_channel=Honkai%3AStarRail

Honkai: Star Rail is releasing on April 26, 2023, and people can download and preinstall it ahead of launch. A pre-registration campaign is on the official website resulted in five main in-game rewards: 50,000 credits, 20 Star Rail passes, a "Trailblazer – Welcome" avatar, and the 4-Star character Serval. Hoyoverse promoted the game's launch with many different methods, such as a pre-installation contest and a TikTok "Star Rail" challenge.

Honkai: Star Rail will release on April 26, 2023, but people can already download and pre-install the game on their PC, Android, and Apple iOS devices. A future PS4 and PS5 launch is also planned.

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Siliconera Tuesday, April 25, 2023 1:30 PM
    

Diablo IV Skip Campaign Feature Revealed

People won't have to go through the Diablo IV campaign more than once unless they want to, as a "Skip Campaign" feature appeared in the latest announcement. Activision Blizzard's "Inside the Game: Your Class Your Way" video for the game offered a quick glimpse at it. Global Community Development Director Adam Fletcher followed up with an explanation as to how to unlock it. [Thanks, DatModz on Twitter!]

Here's how it works. At just about the 2:50 mark in the Diablo IV "Inside the Game: Your Class Your Way" video, it shows how a created character named Nerea has the "Skip Campaign" option alongside the "Change World Tier" and "Delete Character" ones. Fletcher followed up that this is unlocked after a player beats the game. After finishing the campaign with a character, that option appears for someone to pick.

Here's the full video. It focuses on customizing characters' appearances, skills, and equipment. It starts by going over character creation and describing the Barbarian, Sorcerer, Rogue, Druid, and Necromancer. From there, it looks at the character creator's face & body, hair, and accessories sections. After that, it goes over the wardrobe and transmog options. Toward the end, it looks at playstyles and talks about the skill tree.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQtOIeKRXaY&ab_channel=Diablo

Diablo IV will release on June 6, 2023 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC.

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Siliconera Tuesday, April 25, 2023 1:00 PM
    

See the Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle Sakura and Syaoran Nendoroids

Back at Smile Fest 2022, Good Smile Company announced that Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle Nendoroids of Sakura and Syaoran would appear. Now, pre-orders opened worldwide. Both figures will appear in Japan in November 2023 for ¥6,800 each. They have a Q1 2024 North American release window and cost $49.99 from that storefront.

Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle is a unique series that essentially involves variations of CLAMP characters from multiple series, with Sakura and Syaoran being alternate versions of the characters people may recognize from Cardcaptor Sakura. (The series is also tied very closely to XXXHolic.)

The Syaoran figure comes with his smiling, shouting, and spoiler face plates. He can also carry Mokona or one of two different swords. Additional leg parts make it look as though he is sitting. His cape is also removable.
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Meanwhile, the Sakura figure features smiling, angry, and crying face plates. You can also pose her holding one of her missing feathers, which contain her memories. Her additional parts let her hold hands with Syaoran or be posed as though she's down on one knee.
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The Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle Sakura and Syaoran Nendoroids will appear in Japan in November 2023, and the figures have a Q1 2024 North American launch window. Pre-orders are open until June 8, 2023. Kodansha released the manga in English. Crunchyroll released physical copies of the anime outside Japan.

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Siliconera Tuesday, April 25, 2023 12:30 PM
    

Special Site for Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.4 Opens

Square Enix is preparing for the launch of patch 6.4: The Dark Throne for Final Fantasy XIV with a special site. It builds on the one already established for the other 6.0 through 6.3 updates. At the moment, there isn't too much there yet. However, there is a list of things people can expect when the update arrives at the end of May 2023.

Here's the full list of things that will be in the 6.4 Final Fantasy XIV patch, as listed on Square Enix's site.

  • Main Scenario Quests - The Dark Throne

  • New Raid Dungeon - Pandæmonium: Anabaseios

  • New Instanced Dungeon - The Aetherfont

  • New Trial - The Voidcast Dais

  • New Variant Dungeon - Mount Rokkon (Patch 6.45)

  • New Criterion Dungeon - Another Mount Rokkon (Patch 6.45)

  • Blue Mage Update (Patch 6.45)

  • New Unreal Trial - Containment Bay Z1T9 (Unreal)

  • Additional Duty Support

  • Tataru's Grand Endeavor

  • Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures (Patch 6.45)

  • Weapon Enhancement Quests - Manderville Weapons (Patch 6.45)

  • Tool Enhancement Quests - Splendorous Tools (Patch 6.45)

  • Island Sanctuary Updates

  • Ocean Fishing Update

  • Allagan Tomestones of Comedy

  • New Crafting Recipes

  • New Mounts, Minions, and Emotes

Square Enix already went over some of the Allagan tomestones changes people will see once the patch arrives.

While not live yet, these Final Fantasy XIV special sites tend to offer a number of additional details once the main patch and its follow-ups appear. For example, the 6.3 area features sections going over its Story, Challenges, Systems, and Items. There is also a Media section for each patch that focuses on the official screenshots and trailers for things you'll see in it.

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC, and patch 6.4: The Dark Throne will appear in "late" May 2023.

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Siliconera Tuesday, April 25, 2023 12:00 PM
    

First Samba de Amigo: Party Central Songs Revealed

Sega announced the first round Samba de Amigo: Party Central songs in the game. It announced 20 of the 40 total ones appearing. Many of them are older tracks, like covers of "La Bamba" and "Macarena." Some older pop and dance songs, like "Bang Bang," "Break Free," and "I Love It" also appear. Some of the tracks are a bit newer though, such as "Sucker." These join two other tracks from Sonic the Hedgehog games.

Here are the first 20 Samba de Amigo: Party Central songs.

  • "Azukita" by Steve Aoki, Daddy Yankee, Play-N-Skillz & Elvis Crespo
  • "Bang Bang" by Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj
  • "Bom Bom" by Sam and the Womp
  • "Break Free" by Ariana Grande ft. Zedd
  • "Centerfold' by J Geils Band
  • "Fugue (classic)"
  • "I Love It" by Icona Pop
  • "I Really Like You" by Carly Rae Jepsen
  • "I Will Survive (Eric Kupper Mix Extended)" by Gloria Gaynor
  • "La Bamba (Cover)"
  • "Let You Go" by Diplo & TSHA ft. Kareen Lomax
  • "Macarena (Cover)"
  • "Panama" by Matteo
  • "Payback" by Cheat Codes ft. Icona Pop
  • "Plastic Hearts" by Miley Cyrus
  • "Sucker" by Jonas Brothers
  • "TiK ToK" by Kesha
  • "Celebrate" by Pitbull
  • "The Cup of Life (La Copa de la Vida)" by Ricky Martin
  • "XS" by Rina Sawayama

Samba de Amigo: Party Central will come to the Nintendo Switch in Summer 2023.

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Siliconera Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:30 AM
    

The Persona 5 Tae Takemi Figure Will Return in 2024

Amakuni and Hobby Japan's Persona 5 Tae Takemi figure will once again appear. The companies noted she will return in either June or July 2024. Hobby Japan pre-orders will be open for her in Japan until June 13, 2023.

Tae Takemi is a 1/7th scale figure, just as she was the first time around. She's just over 6 inches tall, at 160mm tall. She'll cost someone ¥22,800 (~$170). There are no international pre-orders open for her as of 11am ET on April 25, 2023.

While the Persona 5 Tae Takemi figure is a static one, there are some additional display options. People can display her with or without her lab coat. Her alternate pose also doesn't feature her holding her clipboard. She'll also be sitting in the chair you see her in at the Takemi Medical Clinic.

Here's a closer look at some preliminary pictures.
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This means there's a four year gap since her first appearance. Amakuni and Hobby Japan first released this Tae Takemi figure back in 2020.

Another Persona series figure will appear before Tae Takemi comes back again. An Ann "Panther" Tamaki one will show up in November 2023. It's based on her Persona 5 Dancing appearance.

The Tae Takemi Persona 5 figure will appear in June/July 2024. Persona 5 is available on the PS3 and PS4, while Persona 5 Royal is available on the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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Siliconera Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:00 AM
    

Many Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp Voice Actors Voice Fire Emblem Characters

The Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp credits make it a bit difficult to figure out the English voice actors for characters. The credits don't explicitly say, "Veronica Taylor is Andy." Rather, the credits offer a list of everyone involved without noting their role. However, a number of Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp voice actors took to Twitter to confirm their parts (or are very obviously certain characters), and many of them also play characters in Fire Emblem games.

First, here are the confirmed Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp voice actors for various characters.

Meanwhile, here's who these voice actors play in the Fire Emblem series.

  • Adin Rudd: Artur in Fire Emblem Heroes
  • Cassandra Lee Morris: Sothis in Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Heroes and Clarisse and Julia in Fire Emblem Heroes
  • Cristina Vee Valenzuela: Tatiana in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia and Heroes, and Athena, Lachesis, and Nerbuz in Fire Emblem Heroes
  • Griffin Burns: Cyril in Fire Emblem: Three Houses
  • Erika Harlacher: Guinivere and Nott in Fire Emblem Heroes
  • Joe Zieja: Claude in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Three Hopes, and Heroes, Canas and Jamke in Fire Emblem Heroes.
  • Kaiji Tang: Owain in Fire Emblem Awakening and Heroes, Odin in Fire Emblem Fates and Heroes, and Lloyd and Narcian in Fire Emblem Heroes
  • Patrick Seitz: Basilio and Laurent in Fire Emblem Awakening, Basilio, Brammimond, Draug, Hector, and Zeke in Fire Emblem Heroes, Jeritza in Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Three Hopes
  • Sarah Anne Williams: Laevatein and Mist in Fire Emblem Heroes
  • Sean Chiplock: Blake, Halcyon, Jerome, and Wolff in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
  • SungWon Cho: Holst in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes and Fire Emblem Heroes and Darros in Fire Emblem Heroes.
  • Veronica Taylor: Manuela in Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Micaiah in Fire Emblem Heroes

Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp is available for the Nintendo Switch.

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Siliconera Tuesday, April 25, 2023 10:00 AM
    

Honkai: Star Rail A World Beyond Login Event Detailed

When Honkai: Star Rail launches, players will be able to take part in A World Beyond login event to earn pulls on the limited-time Warp gacha banners. HoYoVerse said starting on April 26, 2023, people who stop by for a full week get Star Rail Special Passes. However, this event is open to people who don't start immediately upon its debut and doesn't involve showing up every day for a week straight.

Honkai: Star Rail players only need to show up for seven days between launch and June 6, 2023 to get the A World Beyond login event special passes. HoYoVerse didn't explain what the breakdown would be to go over how many Star Rail Special Passes people would get on each of the seven days. (We could be looking at a situation where there is one pass on the first and second days, two passes given on the third day, one pass on the fourth, fifth, and sixth days, and then three passes on day seven.)

These passes are in addition to ones earned as a pre-registration reward. Ahead of launch, a promotion promised 20 standard Star Rail Passes for the Departure Warp banner if five million pre-registrations were hit. People also get the four-star character Serval and 100,000 Credits for free as a result.

Honkai: Star Rail will come to the PC and mobile devices on April 26, 2023. It will also eventually appear on the PS4 and PS5. Its A World Beyond login event ends June 6, 2023.

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Siliconera Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:30 AM
    

Here Are the Final Fantasy XIV Allagan Tomestones Coming and Going in 6.4

It isn't uncommon for there to be Final Fantasy XIV Allagan tomestones changes when major patches drop. Patch 6.4 is no exception. When the update arrives in May 2023, Square Enix said Allagan tomestones of comedy will debut. However, Allagan tomestones of aphorism are about to be eliminated completely. In addition, a number of other ones will feature changes regarding how many you can gather and such.

The two types of Allagan tomestones starting to be phased out are aphorism and astronomy. However, one situation is more "dire" than the other. Aphorism ones will be completely gone after 6.4. Square Enix noted people should go to Auriana in Revenant's Toll (X: 22.7 Y: 6.7) to swap them for astronomy ones. As for the Allagan tomestones of astronomy, you won't be able to get them or exchange them for items anymore after 6.4, but you can swap them for ones of causality.

The Final Fantasy XIV Allagan tomestones of causality will only experience a slight change with the 6.4 update. Once the patch is live, you'll be able to earn more than 450 each week. You will still only be able to have 2,000 with you at once, so you'll need to visit Cihanti or Khaldeen at Radz-at-Han (X:10.8 Y:10.4) to exchange them when you hit that limit.

Finally, the Final Fantasy XIV Allagan tomestones of comedy will debut after 6.4. Details about them are still a bit slim. Square Enix only noted when you hit level 90 with a class or job, you can get them.

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC, and the 6.4 patch will arrive in "late May 2023."

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Siliconera Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:00 AM
    

How to Take Part in Honkai: Star Rail Nameless Honor for Light Cones

Ahead of the Honkai: Star Rail launch, HoYoVerse went over its equivalent to Genshin Impact's Battle Pass: Nameless Honor. This is essentially a battle pass with free and paid tiers. The one everyone has access to is Nameless Gift, while the one you need to pay to unlock is Nameless Glory. As you engage in regular activities in-game, you'll earn experience to hit levels, which will add rewards. (You can also choose to "purchase level" to immediately reach a new tier.) Each Nameless Honor pass lasts until the next patch, and the first one is set to end on June 5, 2023.

People won't immediately be able to start earning Nameless Honor levels in Honkai: Star Rail. Like Genshin Impact, you need to play for a bit and raise what is essentially your player level first to gain access. In the case of this game, you need to be at about Trailblaze Level 13 or higher and finished the quest "Jarilo-VI" - Long Wait for the Blade's Edge." If you have, then you'll immediately be able to access Nameless Honor and start earning rewards from the Nameless Gift tier.

Depending on the tier, certain rewards will be available. For example, you might get passes to pull on the various Warp banners in the game. The Nameless Glory paid tier is the only one with Star Rail Special Passes, Stellar Jades, and Light Cones as rewards, however. Daily, weekly, and current patch missions all increase its level.

As for the Honkai: Star Rail four-star Light Cones people can find in the Nameless Glory level, here's what will be available to choose from. As a note, these are equipped to a character to offer certain perks to both that character and in some cases other allies in the party.

  • Carve the Moon, Weave the Clouds
  • Nowhere to Run
  • Return to Darkness
  • This is Me!
  • Today is Another Peaceful Day
  • Warmth Shortens Cold Nights
  • We Will Meet Again

Here's HoYoVerse's official art looking at all of the Light Cones.

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Honkai: Star Rail will come to the PC and mobile devices on April 26, 2023, and the Nameless event lets people earn Nameless Honor for Light Cones until June 5, 2023.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, April 25, 2023 3:34 PM
     Honkai Star Rail Preview Closed Beta Genshin ImpactHonkai: Star Rail is set to release later today, and amongst all the excitement, you might be assembling a squad of players to explore the galaxy with. HoYoverse has released a multitude of gacha games, including Genshin Impact which features an extensive co-op and multiplayer feature. Honkai: Star Rail bears many similarities between it and Genshin Impact, so you might assume that Honkai: Star Rail has multiplayer as well. Unfortunately, Honkai: Star Rail does not have a traditional multiplayer mode like you would find in Genshin Impact. This game, while bearing many similarities to its great gacha sister, does not have a mechanic where you can load into someone else's world and play co-op with them. The game doesn't have any PvP either, so you can't match up against other players and fight them as well. Honkai: Star Rail is generally a strict single-player adventure. Related: Honkai Star Rail: Best Build for Seele – Relics, Light Cones, Eidolons and Abilities No H...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, April 25, 2023 3:34 PM
     How to get Dragon Talon in Blox FruitsThe world of Roblox leaves the creation of many different worlds up to the players. In Blox Fruits, a One Piece style universe exists. Players move from sea to sea, collecting fruit, leveling their characters, and defeating powerful foes. Blox Fruits equip the players with power-ups that improve the swordplay and movements of their players. One of the most sought-after is Dragon Talon. Armed with Dragon Talon in Blox Fruits, you are a force to be reckoned with. What is the Dragon Talon? There are many different fighting styles in Blox Fruits, making each player unique. To find them all, you must jump through certain hoops. Unfortunately, these goals aren't exactly explained, so it will take some research and exploration to find them. Dragon Talon is a fighting style that is an upgrade to its predecessor: Dragon Breath. The technique utilizes fire to destroy enemies using projectiles and knockback. Screenshot by PC Invasion How to get Dragon Talon in Blox Fruits You must access the Th...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, April 25, 2023 3:33 PM
     How to upgrade Haki in Blox FruitsThe user-created Blox Fruits in Roblox has a wealth of fruits and sword styles. Gamer Robot Inc has created a world akin to the One Piece anime in which players can venture out into the sea and become devastatingly powerful. Styles and fruits can be collected to level up your player as you move from sea to sea and island to island. One of the more desirable fighting styles is Dragon Breath, the predecessor to Dragon Talon. To get Dragon Breath in Blox Fruits, follow these simple steps. What is Dragon Breath? This style harnesses the power of the dragon to bring pain to your enemies. It has three moves: Dragon Rush, Dragon Flames, and Dragon Explosion. The first dashes forward twice into your enemy, with the chance to change direction. You are engulfed in flame. The second, Dragon Flames, fires dragons from your first, delivering damage and knockback. Finally, Dragon Explosion creates a blast and spikes in the ground for a massive area of attack damage. Most importantly, Dragon Breath i...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, April 25, 2023 3:27 PM
     Honkai Star Rail Jing YuanHonkai Star Rail's cast of powerful characters has a few characters that are best at hitting single targets for significant damage. Sometimes you want to spread the damage over a wider area. Jing Yuan is perfect for that. Here is our guide on the Relics, Light Cones, Eidolons and abilities you'll want to utilize to create the best build for Jing Yuan in Honkai Star Rail. Note: We'll have a Honkai Star Rail guides and features hub once the game has officially released, so stay tuned. Best build for Jing Yuan in Honkai Star Rail: Relics, Light Cones, Eidolons and Abilities Jing Yuan electrifies the battlefield with expansive attacks. His enemies get a real charge out of that. Especially after you power him up, he provides openings so other players can move in for the kill. To best improve Jing Yuan, focus on enhancing his elemental area attacks. Remember that he is an Erudition Path character and let that inform your choices. Screenshot by HoYoverse For his Relic, mix th...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, April 25, 2023 2:44 PM
     How To Get All 8 Legendary Weapons In Dead Island 2 Feature ImageOne of the more important parts of Dead Island 2 is the combat. You can be rather creative in how you take on the zombies. While the game features a plethora of weapons, all designed to do something beneficial, you will also come across legendary weapons. These weapons are unique, and can only be earned from doing specific missions. On top of that, whichever character you chose to play, they can use it. No one is locked out. Read this guide on how to get all 8 legendary weapons in Dead Island 2. Dead Island 2: How to get all 8 legendary weapons Burtalizer: To get this weapon, first complete the Body Art mission. To start head to Beverly Hills, then look for a house with a red roof. Once you've reached the house, go into the garage and talk to Francisca. If you've beaten this mission, she'll award you the weapon. Screenshot via PC Invasion The One: First, head to beautiful Venice Beach, but more towards the city. If you're looking at your map, look for a building with an L shape...

Gamer Empire Tuesday, April 25, 2023 2:56 PM
     Rust can be an incredibly hard experience for a solo player. Most people on official servers are part of clans or have a few friends to join them and help them dominate the map. Unfortunately, a solo player will always get destroyed by these clans. Since this is a survival game, it might be better […]

Gamer Empire Tuesday, April 25, 2023 1:44 PM
     Life on the high seas in Rust can be very fun. Players can generally collect all the resources they need to survive by just using a boat and looting random trash piles. Since you can find all the low grade fuel you need, you will just have to get a boat first. Most players will […]

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 4:00 PM
     The Kickstarter campaign for BERSERKERS by Alone Editions, a solo card and dice game, has surpassed its initial funding goal of €26,000 by raising over €53,000 with 20 days still left in the campaign. The game, which takes players on a journey to protect the regions of Helm from Shadow Riders and their Orc hordes, …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 3:00 PM
     Mantic has announced their partnership with Warhall, an online wargaming simulator. The two companies have joined forces to bring Armada to the virtual tabletop, allowing players to test their skills against the global community online. Armada, which features Orc and Basilean fleets, will be available on Warhall starting April 26th, with Dwarfs and the Empire …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 1:53 PM
     Be Like a Cat, a solo/two-player journalling RPG is now on Kickstarter having raised over £17000 from a £1000 goal with 25 days left. The campaign ends on May 21, 2023. The game is created by Tim Roberts, the creator of Be Like a Crow & d666. In Be Like a Cat, players take on …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 12:45 PM
     And we're into Tuesday. My Monday was really busy, so it went by quick. You know that's not a complaint. Always ready for that weekend. And to help you get that work-week going along a little quicker, let's listen in to some gaming podcasts. This week on the dial we have: Game Classy Episode 281: …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 10:29 AM
     Asmodee and Bezzerwizzer Studio have announced the launch of SETUP, a new rummy-style tile-based game that is perfect for all ages. The game challenges players to build sets of suits or numbers in all directions, while accumulating points and avoiding giving points to their opponents. The game is playable with 2-4 players in a free-for-all …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, April 25, 2023 8:34 AM
     Ahoy, fellow adventurers! Set sail for the high seas and immerse yourself in the thrilling atmosphere of Pirate's Cove, a captivating soundscape crafted specifically for your Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and other tabletop roleplaying game sessions. This pirate ambience video will transport you and your crew to a world of swashbuckling escapades, treacherous betrayals, and …

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, April 25, 2023 3:00 PM
     Fade's abilities are fairly straightforward, which means players from all ranks can pick the Agent and bring decent value to their team. Her Haunt ability is especially powerful for gaining information on enemy positions on most maps in VALORANT, while Prowlers help her clear close corners and cubbies for her teammates. Seize plays a bigger […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, April 25, 2023 2:00 PM
     Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a role-playing action game with a semi-open world that adds a fresh spin to the well-known franchise. Rather than competing in Pokemon Gyms and becoming a Champion, the player in this game will join the Galaxy Expedition Team, also known as the Galaxy Team, as part of the Survey Corps to […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, April 25, 2023 1:10 PM
     A conveniently placed Bulldozer saves the day. You will encounter all kinds of Random Events in GTA 5 as you run through town and jump from one main story mission to the next. One simple Random Event you'll likely encounter as you pass through the construction site in Little Seoul is the Construction Accident Random […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, April 25, 2023 12:00 PM
     Turning 1080 in a single swipe is not ideal in VALORANT. Mouse sensitivity is, well, a very sensitive topic – some players will perform better with high sensitivity while others play great with super low sensitivity settings. At the end of the day, mouse sensitivity settings are a matter of preference and there's really no […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:00 AM
     Pokemon Legends: Arceus is one of the most highly anticipated games in the Pokemon franchise, offering a new take on the beloved series with a semi-open-world, action role-playing game set in the ancient Sinnoh known as the Hisui region. The Galaxy Expedition Team, also called the Galaxy Team, will enlist the player as a member […]

WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:00 AM
     Strayed Lights is the debut title from Embers and they've certainly come out swinging. It's a beautiful adventure that has you defending rather than attacking as you face down your inner demons. Not everything works, but there's plenty that does, so let's review Strayed Lights, shall we?

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, April 25, 2023 3:34 PM

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, April 25, 2023 3:00 PM
    

The trailer highlights the Dran world of Losomn

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, April 25, 2023 2:45 PM
    

Takes place shortly after  Star Trek: The Next Generation's timeline

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, April 25, 2023 2:31 PM
    

The video details the upcoming game's five classes, character creation system, and more

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MonsterVine Tuesday, April 25, 2023 1:03 PM
     How much are you willing to buy into a game's atmosphere and storytelling and let it do its thing? That is the central question for whether you will enjoy Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened because it is very much a game about Sherlock Holmes-ing around, solving crimes, and sometimes going bugfuck insane because there's an element […]

MonsterVine Tuesday, April 25, 2023 1:01 PM
     A sleek and flawless adaptation of a classic Sci-Fi setting to the realm of RPGs. The combination of neon-noir detective film mixed with streamlined mechanics provides a unique role-playing experience. Filled with moral quandaries and ethical conundrums, this game lends itself to a conversational, slow-burn type of pacing. The attention to detail in translating the […]

Level Up Tuesday, April 25, 2023 10:32 AM
     Funko Fusion, the mash-up co-op action game featuring a bizarre assortment of disparate properties, is…

Level Up Tuesday, April 25, 2023 10:25 AM
     Netflix has released the first official teaser for its upcoming season of <em>The Witcher</em> alongside…