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Kotaku Monday, May 1, 2023 7:50 PM
    

Back in the 1990s, Philips tried to break into the video game market with its doomed-to-fail, multimedia set-top box standard called CD-i. Many brands and models of CD-i players were released but all of them were flops and mostly forgotten in 2023. However, Philips did acquire the rights to develop three Zelda games

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Kotaku Monday, May 1, 2023 7:30 PM
    

The Ukrainian army has a new weapon in the fight against Russian invaders: Valve's Steam Deck handheld.

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Kotaku Monday, May 1, 2023 6:02 PM
    

If you've played Rockstar's iconic PS2-era open-world crime simulator Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, you likely know about the infamously awful train mission. Hell, even if you haven't played the game that mission has become popular online as a meme. And now someone has created a video showing it play out from the…

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Kotaku Monday, May 1, 2023 3:40 PM
    

I've played a lot of Pokémon games, but Pokémon Black and White were never really standouts to me. And yet, after over two decades of love for the monster-collecting franchise, the only tattoo I have of a Pokémon is Herdier, the normal-type "loyal dog" Pokémon that debuted in the DS games. But the tattoo is not of…

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Kotaku Monday, May 1, 2023 3:35 PM
    

Just glancing at her, you'd never be able to tell that Elise—the red-haired protagonist in Czech-based indie studio Attu Games' forthcoming adventure game, Scarlet Deer Inn—is made entirely of real, tangible thread. In fact, every character frame in Scarlet Deer Inn is made of thread, embroidered on a machine, and…

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Kotaku Monday, May 1, 2023 3:05 PM
    

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Kotaku Monday, May 1, 2023 3:00 PM
    

Sony keeps saying that "play has no limits," and a researcher just proved the company right. A robot controlled with a PlayStation 5 DualSense controller managed to inject human sperm into human eggs and the resulting babies were just recently born. It's all part of an attempt to make in vitro fertilization [IVF]…

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Kotaku Monday, May 1, 2023 2:00 PM
    

The march of post-launch patches for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor begins. Following a massive day-one update that still left some bugs and performance issues for its Metroidvania exploration and Souls-like combat, especially on PC, EA has released another big patch for PC players with one for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S…

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Kotaku Monday, May 1, 2023 1:50 PM
    

Redfall, Arkane's new co-op, immersive-sim, vampire-killer game is out on May 2, and naturally leaks of the game are spilling out on Twitter. At the same time, the official Twitter account for the title is doing its usual round of hype promo posts. The timing of these two forces, however, can lead to some…

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Kotaku Monday, May 1, 2023 1:45 PM
    

With Twitter struggling since Elon Musk was forced to buy the social media platform in October 2022, folks on the decaying Bird App have taken to posting entire films online thanks to the site's stark lack of content moderation and safety, including the Chris Pratt-led The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

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Kotaku Monday, May 1, 2023 12:55 PM
    

There I was, exploring the large hub world of Koboh, the first planet you visit after the opening section of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. I had found myself inside a grungy cantina on the planet. And without realizing it, I went the wrong way and stumbled into the cantina's refresher aka the bathroom. And hiding in the…

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Kotaku Monday, May 1, 2023 12:35 PM
    

Over a week ahead of schedule, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is now out in the wild. After months of dissecting every little leak they could find about the game, some fans are now descending upon footage of how it starts in search of new information while others try to avoid spoilers at all costs.

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PCGamesN Monday, May 1, 2023 3:10 PM
     Project Mugetsu codes May 2023

May 1, 2023: We checked for new Project Mugetsu codes.

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. If you're a fan of blocky creative endeavours, check out the best Roblox games in 2023 and our list of Roblox promo codes for free clothes. 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.

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Twinfinite Monday, May 1, 2023 7:00 PM
     May the 4th be with you.

Twinfinite Monday, May 1, 2023 4:30 PM
     Advance Wars' forgotten cousin is long overdue for deployment.

Twinfinite Monday, May 1, 2023 4:00 PM
     These screenshots show how much Hyrule has changed.

Twinfinite Monday, May 1, 2023 1:20 PM
     Cal can't unsee certain things.

Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 6:30 PM
    

FFXIV patch 6.4 content

In a recent interview with Famitsu, Naoki "Yoshi-P" Yoshida, producer and director of Final Fantasy XIV, talked about some of the new content included in the upcoming patch 6.4. He wants players to think about the meaning of the The Dark Throne in Japanese. He also talked about the new Pandaemonium: Anabaseios raids and the new variant and criterion dungeon Mount Rokkon. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

Patch 6.4 of Final Fantasy XIV is titled The Dark Throne in English, and its Japanese title roughly translates to "The Throne of the Offender" or "Throne of the Criminal." Yoshi-P said that he wants people to imagine what the "Throne" in the title references to, as well as who the "offender" in the Japanese title might be.

The main story of the 6.X series of patches and the Pandaemonium raids are entering its climax with Patch 6.4. Pandaemonium: Anabaseios is the new series of 8-player raids that will be introduced with 6.4. Yoshi-P apologized for the mistakes in balance made for the previous Pandaemonium: Abyssos raids, particularly for the last level of its Savage version. He also added that the clear rate for this series of raids has been increasing steadily since the 4.X patches, and since raising item level.

Yoshi-P also talked about Mount Rokkon, the new variant and criterion dungeon being introduced in Patch 6.4. Yoshida said that about four different themes for the new variant dungeon were proposed during the planning stage. However, since there wasn't a lot of Japanese-style content in Patch 6.4 and considering some of the future content being developed for Final Fantasy XIV, they decided to go with a more "Eastern" theme for the new variant dungeon. NPCs will also be able to accompany the player to Mount Rokkon.

Final Fantasy XIV is immediately available for PS4, PS5, and Windows PC. Patch 6.4, titled The Dark Throne, will arrive on late May 2023, with Patch 6.45 coming some time after.

The post Yoshi-P Talks About the New Content in Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.4 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 4:16 PM
    

Tears of the Kingdom Zelda Voice Actress Revealed

If you're wondering who the voice actress for Zelda is in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Patricia Summersett officially announced her return to the series. The performer noted that Nintendo said she could confirm her involvement. This will mark the third time she played the series' heroine.

Here is Summersett confirming she will be the voice actress for Zelda in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.


Summersett first appeared in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. She played the princess both in that entry and in the follow-up Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.

In addition to playing Zelda in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Summersett appeared as a voice actress for multiple other video games. For example, she most recently appeared in Deceive Inc as Ace and Arknights as Ash.

Previously, Matthew Mercer revealed he'll be the English voice actor for Ganondorf in Tears of the Kingdom.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will come to the Nintendo Switch on May 12, 2023.

The post The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Zelda Voice Actress Revealed appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 4:00 PM
    

Meet Welt Yang in a New Honkai: Star Rail Trailer

HoYoVerse introduces playable characters with its "Keeping up with Star Rail" series of videos, and the latest one looks at the Honkai: Star Rail five-star Welt Yang. He's a five-star Imaginary element character, and his Nihility path means he focuses on inflicting debuffs on groups of enemies when he attacks. The footage specifically shows how his Skill, Technique, and Ultimate all slow enemies down.

All three of those Welt Yang abilities can apply the debuff to a group of enemies in Honkai: Star Rail. If you use his Gravitational Imprisonment Technique outside of a fight, then the enemy will move slower in the field, and they'll start a battle Imprisoned. This means their actions and speed will both be delayed. When he uses the Edge of the Void Skill, random enemies take damage and their speed will be reduced for two turns. This attack hits three times, and can hit different opponents each time. Should someone use the Synthetic Black Hole Ultimate, then every enemy takes damage and gets the action and speed-delaying Imprisoned status mentioned earlier.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcemHtaqCws&ab_channel=Honkai%3AStarRail
The last character to be introduced like this was Clara.

Honkai: Star Rail is available for PCs and mobile devices, and PS4 and PS5 versions are in development.

The post Meet Welt Yang in a New Honkai: Star Rail Trailer appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 3:30 PM
    

New Baizhu Genshin Impact Trailer Hints at His Illness

Ahead of the debut of the Baizhu banner on May 2, 2023, HoYoVerse shared a new trailer for the five-star Genshin Impact trailer. This is one of the cinematic character demos. This means while some gameplay elements are shown, it's more about introducing the character's personality and background. In the case of Baizhu, it means again referring to his undisclosed illness and the severity of it.

The video begins with a pot in the illness brewing some sort of medication. One of the Genshin Impact Treasure Hoarder enemies comes up to steal it, but Baizhu stops them. Changsheng, the talking snake always by his side, then notes that more showed up to steal it. Baizhu then uses his Dendro catalyst abilities to attack them while healing and shielding himself. At about the 1:16 mark, Changsheng references mortality. After a Treasure Hoarder threatens his life, Baizhu says, "My mortality is no one's concern but mine." This is a reference to the fact that the character is apparently suffering from a deadly illness in-game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtiJkMsNtHg&ab_channel=GenshinImpact
The video ends with a twist revealing exactly what kind of medicine Baizhu was working on, as well as a cameo from his assistant Qiqi.

This is one of two ways HoYoVerse is introducing the character ahead of his playable debut. There's also a web event running until May 3, 2023.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and HoYoVerse already told us the Baizhu banner will run May 2-23, 2023.

The post New Baizhu Genshin Impact Trailer Hints at His Illness appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 3:00 PM
    

Netherrealm Mortal Kombat 12 Video May Reference Sands of Time Hourglass

A new Netherrealm video designed to thank fans and players seems like it may be teasing Mortal Kombat 12 with a peek at the Sands of Time hourglass from Mortal Kombat 11. As we may recall, Kronika held it during the game, with the endings of that title showing who controlled it based on certain actions. (The events of Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath suggested what the New Era might hold.)

The over two minute video involves members of the staff thanking people for playing entries in the series. Artists, engineers, designers, directors, producers, managers, animators, and developers for playing the game for 30 years. Notably, Co-creator Ed Boon showed up at the 1:47 mark and said, "we're not quite done yet." After his appearance, the possible Mortal Kombat 12 teaser showing a grain from the Sands of Time hourglass Kronika held in the eleventh game appears, then explodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsX8jGhBHgo&ab_channel=MortalKombat

We already know that Mortal Kombat 12 is in development and on the way. It was referenced during the Warner Bros Discovery Fourth Quarter 2022 Earnings Call. At the time, it was noted as coming "this year" in 2023.

Mortal Kombat 11 is available on the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, and it will be at Evo 2023. It is unknown which platforms the next entry could appear on.

The post Netherrealm Mortal Kombat 12 Video May Reference Sands of Time Hourglass appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 2:30 PM
    

Final Fantasy VI - Best classic JRPGs you can play right now

In the history of JRPGs, there have been many that have defined the genre as a whole since many years ago, and with the launch of remakes, remasters, and various gaming services, people get the best chances to play or replay them right now. As long as you have the right console or subscription, you can easily access some of them. To help people out, I gathered together some of the more notable ones easily available. Ranging from rich storylines and deep character development to engaging gameplay mechanics, these are some of the best classic JRPGs you can play on current consoles.

https://youtu.be/wOkScEsyOYQ

Final Fantasy VI

No matter how many years pass, Final Fantasy VI's story is still one of the most memorable experiences in gaming. The mix of a world right in the middle of a technological revolution and exquisite pixel sprites make this game worth playing now more than ever. You can find it as part of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection on the PS4, PS5, Switch, PC, and mobile devices.

https://youtu.be/VZC_0ePZwjc

Live A Live

One of the most groundbreaking games of its era, Live A Live was locked away as a Japan-only title for the Super Famicom until 2022. This game guides you through the point of view of six different protagonists from all points across time and space. The latest HD-2D remake of this iconic game brings all the original's charm and remarkable storytelling to nowadays consoles. You can find Live A Live on the Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC.

https://youtu.be/4dExeEf0OOk

Tales of Symphonia

Originally released for the Nintendo Gamecube, Tales of Symphonia set the style for many action-RPGs for years to come. Using a cast of interesting characters, a memorable journey, and an engaging real-time combat system, this game will be in the memory of any player who gives it a try. You can play Tales of Symphonia on the PS2, PS3, PC via Steam, or its official remaster on the Switch, PS4, and Xbox One. Backwards compatibility also means you can play it on the PS5 and Xbox Series X.

https://youtu.be/-5U5nPSKv_Y

Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne

The third mainline entry in the Shin Megami Tensei series has been praised by many because of its difficulty. Moreover, elements like the post-apocalyptic Tokyo setting and the demon negotiation mechanic make it one of the must-haves for anyone looking for an unforgettable experience. In addition, it also features Dante from the Devil May Cry series. You can play Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster on the Switch, PS4, and PC. Backwards compatibility also means you can play it on the PS5.

https://youtu.be/824KOq7crys

Dragon Quest III

There's no complete list of great classic JRPGs without mentioning the one who put the genre on the map. The iconic Dragon Quest series introduced players to the main staples of the JRPG formula such as a customizable party, an interesting fantasy setting, and even the traditional turn-based combat, and the third entry may well be the one that perfected all the elements. You can find the Dragon Quest III port on Nintendo Switch, PS4, and mobile devices. Backwards compatibility also means you can play it on the PS5.

https://youtu.be/WoTFkF88rKs

Kingdom Hearts II

Kingdom Hearts II is considered by many as one of the most important games of the PS2 era. Its unique blend of Final Fantasy and Disney characters mixed with an engaging and complex storyline makes it an unforgettable action RPG. The version you can find currently is a revision by the name of Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix as part of the Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, and you can play it on the PS4, Xbox One, Switch (via the cloud version), and PC. Backwards compatibility also means you can play it on the PS5 and Xbox Series X.

https://youtu.be/K2XjA9XNosU

Persona 4 Golden

Persona 4 stands out because of its fun and endearing mix of turn-based battles and social simulating segments. This is one of the few games in this list set in a more contemporary period, so it recontextualizes many of the genre staples in very creative ways. Furthermore, the Golden remaster brings additional content that delves more into the already interesting base story. You can immediately play Persona 4 Golden on PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

https://youtu.be/KXQqhRETBeE

Earthbound

The story of Ness in his journey to save the world from an otherworldly menace is one of the most remarkable classic JRPGs. Although being the inspiration for games such as Undertale, Omori, and countless other titles, Earthbound remained for some years one of the most difficult games to find legally until recently. You can play Earthbound right now on Nintendo Switch via the SNES app with an online subscription or as part of the available collection of games on the SNES mini.

The post Classic JRPGs That Are Easy to Find and Play appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 2:00 PM
    

Specialite Opens Vtuber Auditions

Japanese company Reality Studios announced the launch of a new VTuber agency under the name Specialite. The company stated that it will be focused on female-characters who are gaming streamers. The auditions for the first generation are now open worldwide until May 31, 2023.

Check out the official announcement from the Specialite English Twitter account below.
https://twitter.com/Specialite_EN/status/1652946479210975239?s=20

You can fill out the Specialite VTuber audition application form online. Requirements include being at least 18 years old, able to create content for a year, able to play a female character, being good or enthusiastic about video games, and not currently working for another agency. As for welcomed skills, it is preferred to have experience in streaming, English and Japanese proficiency, and participated in gaming-related competitions.

According to the official auditions site, selected applicants will receive their own avatars and 2D models to stream with. The company will also provide streaming equipment such as a PC and microphone if needed. The process will consist of three different stages. First there will be the application review. After that, it will conduct online interviews. Finally, there will be an interview either online or in-person at the Tokyo office. The first generation's debut is scheduled for late 2023. It should be noted, the auditions are open to people regardless of where they live and, in case of passing the selection process, transportation fees for activities at the Tokyo office will be covered by the company.

Reality Studios worked previously with virtual talents like Nitroplus' Super Sonico and KMNZ's LITA and LIZ. It also developed a VTuber-oriented livestream smartphone app also called REALITY. It, along with VTube Studio, is among options used by streamers.

Specialite vtuber auditions are now open and will close on May 31, 2023. Selected applicants will be notified via email, although the process may be terminated if unable to reach them.

The post New Vtuber Agency Specialite Opens Auditions for Its First Generation appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 1:40 PM
    

Crunchyroll Anime Promotion Comes to Hot Topic for Ani-May

Crunchyroll announced it will team up with Hot Topic for an Ani-May anime merchandise promotion. The company announced that throughout May 2023, people who shop at the store in Canada and the US and buy anime-related items will get 30 days free of Crunchyroll premium and an unspecifed sticker as a "gift." It also noted that select stores in Mexico, Europe, and South America will also participate in certain ways. The official Crunchyroll online storefront will also give Hime pins to everyone who spends $75 there.

Crunchyroll announced specific anime series' merchandise will appear at stores like Hot Topic, HMV, FNAC, and Cuidado con el Perro, depending on the country. In particular, it noted we will find items from Attack on Titan, Cowboy Bebop, Jujutsu Kaisen, and My Hero Academia. Depending on the country, different offers will be available. At Hot Topic, you'll be able to get free Crunchyroll Premium for 30 days and a sticker if you buy anime items, and you'll also see window displays with featured series. People in the UK who stop at HMV will see merchandise. The FNAC I'illa in Barcelona, Spain, FNAC Temes in Paris, France, and FNAC San Augustin in Valencia, Spain will sell items and let people win the Crunchyroll Premium 30 day trial. Italy's Games Academy Funside will sell items and offer the free gift. Germany's Thalia will offer manga. In Mexico's Cuidado con el Perro, Brazil's Piticas, and Chile, Colombia, and Peru's Falabella, you'll find items from Crunchyroll.

The Crunchyroll Ani-May event will run in stores like Hot Topic and HMV until May 31, 2023. The Crunchyroll store's Hime pin offer will be available while supplies last in May 2023.

The post Crunchyroll Anime Promotion Comes to Hot Topic for Ani-May appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 1:00 PM
    

404 Game Re:Set Passes 1 Million Downloads

Sega and Yoko Taro announced their new mobile game 404 Game Re:Set passed the one million download hallmark. It took the game only about a week to hit the milestone. It launched on April 25, 2023 in Japan, and the official Twitter account noted the achievement on May 1, 2023. There's also going to be a bonus gift for 10 figure gacha tickets and 10 figure expansion patches.

As a reminder, the figures in 404 Game Re:Set are different from the characters. You can display them in-game and essentially use them as a sort of equipment to improve your characters. The tickets let you pull 10 times on the gacha to get them, and the expansion patches let you improve them.

Currently, it isn't possible to download and play 404 Game Re:Set in English, as the game only launched in Japan. We don't know when a worldwide launch could occur. However, other Yoko Taro-affiliated mobile games like SINoAlice and NieR Reincarnation both eventually appeared worldwide.

Ahead of hitting this hallmark, the game did begin its first event. That added a new character based on Virtua Fighter. She's voiced by Fire Emblem Engage Yunaka voice actress Ai Fairouz.

404 Game Re:Set is available to download on mobile devices in Japan.

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Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 12:30 PM
    

The May 2023 Final Fantasy VII Remake calendar is here, and this time people get to look at Aerith key art for a month.

The May 2023 Final Fantasy VII Remake calendar is here, and this time Aerith key art is featured. However, as with past months in 2023, Square Enix shared multiple options. People can choose from two images with the classic key art of her in front of the Highwind airship from the original game. We could also use the two pieces from the remake with her in a similar pose in front of an empty platform. The two options can be used either on PCs or mobile devices. All four options remind people that Tifa's birthday is on May 3, 2023.

First, here are the two May 2023 Final Fantasy VII calendar options featuring the original Aerith art.
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And here are the May 2023 calendar options that involve the Final Fantasy VII Remake Aerith key art. As Cid and the Highwind doesn't appear in that first part, it doesn't show up in the image.
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Final Fantasy VII Remake is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is set to come to the PS5 in Winter 2023. People can also find Crisis Core: FFVII Reunion on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

The post Final Fantasy VII Remake May 2023 Calendar Features Aerith Key Art appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 12:00 PM
    

Bayonetta 3 cover art

Platinum Games announced the Bayonetta 3 Original Soundtrack is now available via music streaming services. People can find it on places like Amazon Music, Spotify, and YouTube. The digital album consists of 271 songs leading up to a bit more than 7 hours of music. It features tracks from many points in the game. In addition, this album is now also available buy digitally on a variety of platforms like iTunes.

Check out the announcement for the digital distribution of the Bayonetta 3 Original Soundtrack from Platinum Games' official Twitter account here below.

https://twitter.com/platinumgames/status/1652850420979740672?s=20

The album has also been organized into 8 different discs, each containing approximately 30 songs. Many people will recognize some of the songs included such as "Gh()st," "Al Fine," "We Are As One," and "Get to the Climax."

On the same note, we were told the official Bayonetta 3 art book was released back in February 2023. It feature lyrics both in English and Japanese for the songs now found in the digital album. You can also find many notes left by the development team about the process behind designing the game and its characters.

Bayonetta 3 is readily available for the Nintendo Switch. The Bayonetta 3 Original Soundtrack is also now available on music streaming services.

The post Bayonetta 3 Soundtrack Streaming Online Now appeared first on Siliconera.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, May 1, 2023 6:57 PM
     Honkai Star Rail Characters CloseupHonkai: Star Rail has a variety of daily missions that you can complete for some minor rewards. Getting and completing daily missions also go toward a general reward that provides Stellar Jades and Trailblaze EXP. One of these daily missions in Honkai: Star Rail is the "On the Doorsteps of Science" quest, which have you answer questions in a Ministry of Education quiz. This quest will ask you two questions daily, and new questions are available each time you participate in the quest. Some of these questions are quite complicated. Follow this guide to learn all the answers for the Ministry of Education Quiz in Honkai: Star Rail. Related: Honkai Star Rail: Best Build for Seele – Relics, Light Cones, Eidolons and Abilities All Ministry of Education Quiz answers in Honkai: Star Rail Screenshot by PC Invasion Question Answer 58 is First Snow, and First Snow is 0. 39 is Summershade Bamboo, and Summershade Bamboo is 14. 99 is Ball Peony, and Ball Peony is 8. 27 is Sunflower...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, May 1, 2023 6:57 PM
     Star Wars Jedi Survivor How To Use Photo Mode Find Pictures Screenshots Image LocationThere are plenty of gorgeous sights to see in Cal's latest adventure throughout the galaxy. You're sure to experience some memorable moments, worthy of photos to look back on and share. Utilizing the Star Wars: Jedi Survivor in-game Photo Mode is a bit confusing at first though, so here's how to use it and find the storage folder location on PC. How to use Photo Mode in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Let's cover the basics first. Players can access the Photo Mode editor via Esc or Start to enter the main game menu. You'll notice the control prompt at the bottom left corner of the menu screen. You can freeze time for your photos by entering the start menu, but just keep in mind there's no way to apply major changes to what's happening in the game once in the Photo Mode editor. The Photo Mode editor UI lists the various controls along the bottom of the screen. The top left selection bar lets you toggle between effect categories which break down further...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, May 1, 2023 5:46 PM
     Intro 3Honkai: Star Rail is the newest gacha game from Genshin Impact creators, HoYoverse. Just like its sister game, Honkai: Star Rail is rife with events to participate in for some free rewards. The latest event available in the game is a web event you can play right in your browser, the All-Star Invite event, designed to help celebrate the game's launch. This event gives some unique rewards that aren't just simple Stellar Jades. In this guide, learn how to claim your Honkai: Star Rail All-Star Invite rewards. To start the event, follow this link. Related: Honkai Star Rail: Best Build for Seele – Relics, Light Cones, Eidolons and Abilities Honkai: Star Rail All-Star Invite event guide This Honkai: Star Rail event allows you to earn "Warps," which are essentially gacha pulls. This mimics the gacha system currently in the game. In this event, you can earn "Warps" and pull from a small list of items, one of which is a decent 4-star weapon you can add to yo...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, May 1, 2023 5:05 PM
     Honkai Star Rail Administrative District Treasure Chest 2Honkai Star Rail players will come across a variety of objectives on their journey through the galaxy. On the planet of Jiralo-VI, they can find numerous rewards scattered throughout the various areas. Here is our guide to help you find all the Administrative District treasure chest locations in Honkai Star Rail. Note: We'll have a Honkai Star Rail guides and features hub soon, so stay tuned. Honkai Star Rail – all Administrative District treasure chest locations You access the Administrative District pretty early during your visit to Jarilo-VI. The story speeds you along at that point. Unless you're ready to do some exploring, you might get swept up in the momentum and have to come back later. Whenever you're ready to go hunting, the locations of the treasure chests are indicated below. You can open them in any order, but we're numbering them for convenience. Screenshot by PC Invasion 1 – Starting from the Goethe Hotel space anchor, check in front of...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, May 1, 2023 5:05 PM
     How To Get All Beard And Hair Options In Jedi Survivor Featured ImageOne of the things that help make Star Wars Jedi: Survivor a breakout hit, is how much you can customize Cal. In Fallen Order, you could only change his poncho, what material and what blade the lightsaber will use, and the color of the Mantis. While all this is present in the sequel, there's a lot more you can do. With the addition of switching between two different lightsaber modes, you can feel one-of-a-kind. The handful of things you can change heavily is Cal's look. You can modify his hair and beard to what you see fit. This guide will show you how to get all beard and hair options in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor: How to get all beard and hair options As mentioned before, the game has a lot of customization options, down to how you fight. The first is by looking for crates that are scattered throughout each of the planets. You can use BD-1 to splice them and gain experience points at the same time. The second way will have you doing a little more work. When...

Gamer Empire Monday, May 1, 2023 4:24 PM
     Sebastian is probably the most popular romance option in Stardew Valley. There aren't many people that would say that Sebastian is a bad marriage candidate. However, he does love some incredibly hard-to-get items. It might be harder to befriend him than any other NPC in Stardew Valley, as his loved gifts are all end-game materials. […]

Gamer Empire Monday, May 1, 2023 4:03 PM
     Marnie is one of the most important villagers in Stardew Valley. She is the only person that can provide you with animals for your farm and resources to take care of them. Though you won't get any discounts if you befriend her, you should still give her a gift here and there. Marnie is also […]

Gamer Empire Monday, May 1, 2023 3:50 PM
     In Project Zomboid, organizing your base and making the most of the limited space available is necessary. Luckily, the game offers incredible features, including picking up, placing down, rotating, and disassembling objects. The rotating skill is essential since it allows you to store more items in a tiny space. Therefore, learning how to rotate efficiently […]

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Monday, May 1, 2023 6:00 PM
     The winners of the Golden Demon competition at Warhammer Fest 2023 have been revealed, showcasing the impressive skills of hobbyists from around the world. The event featured a wide range of categories, with some incredible entries on display. The coveted Slayer Sword was awarded to Albert Moreto Font for his 'King of Lumineth' miniature. See …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Monday, May 1, 2023 4:00 PM
     Crooked Dice Game Design Studio has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their latest project, the 7TV Core Rulebook, and it has already surpassed its funding goal of £15,000 by raising over £33,000 with 13 days left to go. The campaign ends on May 14. The new hardback rulebook consolidates all the rules from the previous …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Monday, May 1, 2023 3:00 PM
     Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults, a co-op ARPG based on the popular Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, is set to launch on Kickstarter later this month. The game is being developed by BKOM Studios and Paizo, and it promises to be an exciting and engaging adventure for up to four players. The story of Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults takes place …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Monday, May 1, 2023 2:00 PM
     The HeroClix team has announced their exclusive convention figures for 2023, and they are not to be missed. The figures will be available at select events throughout the summer, including San Diego Comic Con, Gen Con, and WizKids World Championships. The San Diego Comic Con figures will include Marvel HeroClix Hawkeye and Hawkeye, featuring Kate …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Monday, May 1, 2023 1:36 PM
     A new worldbuilding Virtual Tabletop (VTT) solution called Realm Architect has just launched on Kickstarter, and it promises to revolutionize the way GMs create and run their campaigns. The project has already gained the attention of TTRPG celebrities, including Becca Scott from Geek & Sundry and Good Times Society, and Jeff Cannata, from the actual …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Monday, May 1, 2023 12:58 PM
     And we're back into the work week. I hope everyone had a good weekend. Since I was feeling better, I did a whole bunch over on my foodie blog. Some hot sauce reviews. Some Mountain Dew reviews. And Chip 'n' Mint cookies. Like I said, pretty busy. But now that we're back to things, that …

WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Monday, May 1, 2023 12:42 PM
     Want to know what video games are coming out this May? I've got you covered! Here's the full release schedule for May 2023, along with my personal picks.

WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Monday, May 1, 2023 12:15 PM
     This week in gaming headlines, Microsoft's plans to dominate cloud gaming are thwarted, some games came out Redfall's PC requirements have been released.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, May 1, 2023 2:38 PM
    

Planned upcoming content include Map Markers, a Photo Mode, and more

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, May 1, 2023 2:15 PM
    

The trailer showcases several locations in the game

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, May 1, 2023 2:01 PM
    

The update adds the new weapons and a boss rush mode

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, May 1, 2023 1:40 PM

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Kotaku Monday, May 1, 2023 1:50 PM
    

Redfall, Arkane's new co-op, immersive-sim, vampire-killer game is out on May 2, and naturally leaks of the game are spilling out on Twitter. At the same time, the official Twitter account for the title is doing its usual round of hype promo posts. The timing of these two forces, however, can lead to some…

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Kotaku Monday, May 1, 2023 1:45 PM
    

With Twitter struggling since Elon Musk was forced to buy the social media platform in October 2022, folks on the decaying Bird App have taken to posting entire films online thanks to the site's stark lack of content moderation and safety, including the Chris Pratt-led The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

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Kotaku Monday, May 1, 2023 12:55 PM
    

There I was, exploring the large hub world of Koboh, the first planet you visit after the opening section of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. I had found myself inside a grungy cantina on the planet. And without realizing it, I went the wrong way and stumbled into the cantina's refresher aka the bathroom. And hiding in the…

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Kotaku Monday, May 1, 2023 12:35 PM
    

Over a week ahead of schedule, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is now out in the wild. After months of dissecting every little leak they could find about the game, , some fans are now descending upon footage of how it starts in search of new information while others try to avoid spoilers at all costs.

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Kotaku Monday, May 1, 2023 11:37 AM
    

The production of big-budget games has felt unsustainable for a while now, and all evidence points to major blockbusters only getting more expensive in the years to come. Testimony in the regulatory fight over Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard shows that game publishers are spending more than ever to make…

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Kotaku Monday, May 1, 2023 11:30 AM
    

In the wake of Pokémon cards totally selling out in Japan, it appears that one trading card store in the country's Akihabara district has adopted some drastic measures: Bar adults from buying cards so kids can enjoy the hobby.

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PCGamesN Monday, May 1, 2023 11:01 AM
     Apex Legends season 17 mixes up World's Edge's Fragment, adds new POIs

The Apex Legends season 17: Arsenal update is changing up World's Edge with a number of map adjustments, including two new POIs, fresh lighting, and a bit of chasm removal. Much of the lava will now be traversable on foot as the region cools down and becomes less volatile. Beyond that, a few fan-favourite spots in the FPS game have been either shifted or replaced to give World's Edge a fresh feeling for the first time since season 10.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends map guide

PCGamesN Monday, May 1, 2023 11:01 AM
     Apex Legends Ballistic abilities, bio, and playstyle

Looking for info on Apex Legends' Ballistic's abilities? The Apex Legends season 17 update is set to introduce a new legend to the FPS game's roster. Ballistic is a retired veteran of the Apex Games' predecessor, Thunderdome. He's been a true legend since before the title gained new meaning in the current games, and he's coming out of retirement with a number of assault-focused abilities.

Ahead of the Apex Legends season 17 release date, why not check out our up-to-date guide on all the Apex Legends characters in addition to our in-depth Apex Legends tier list.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends map guide

PCGamesN Monday, May 1, 2023 7:49 AM
     Star Wars Jedi Survivor Devastated Settlement puzzle solution

Do you want to know how to complete the Star Wars Jedi Survivor Devastated Settlement puzzle? It's a bit tricky, but with our guide, you can save yourself the hassle of figuring out how to cross the mountainous canyon on your own.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is filled with puzzles and platforming adventures, but even the best of us can get stuck sometimes in this action-adventure game from EA and Respawn.

Here's what to know about the Devastated Settlement puzzle in Star Wars Jedi Survivor.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Star Wars Jedi Survivor lightsaber colors, Star Wars Jedi Survivor review, Star Wars Jedi Survivor system requirements

PCGamesN Monday, May 1, 2023 6:58 AM
     What is the Destiny 2 Lost Sector today?

Are you looking for Destiny 2 Lost Sector locations for today's daily Legend and Master Lost Sector? Before you can take on Legend Lost Sectors, you need to complete all the normal Lost Sectors first. If you don't, the new Legend Lost Sectors will not appear on the map. Each day, the location, modifiers, and rewards rotate out for something new.

While many Exotics can be bought from Xûr or even in the world loot pool, the Destiny 2 Exotics in these special Lost Sector instances cannot, forcing players to explore these dangerous areas if they want the best equipment available. It's important to remember that exotic drops are not guaranteed after completing these quests, so you may have to run through the same Lost Sector multiple times. You can go through the quests in the free PC game with a fireteam, but your rewards will be reduced to Enhancement Cores only.

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

PCGamesN Monday, May 1, 2023 7:12 AM
     How to get the Star Wars Jedi Survivor Tactical outfit

Looking for the Star Wars Jedi Survivor Tactical outfit? The Tactical outfit set is one of many attires that you can find in Star Wars Jedi Survivor. These can be equipped by Cal Kestis, letting you change his appearance. Our guide helps you find these individual pieces, such as the jacket, shirt, and pants, as well as their materials or color palettes.

The Star Wars Jedi Survivor Tactical outfit set is just one of many collectibles in the game. You can also take a look at the other Cal Kestis cosmetics. We've also got guides for BD-1 cosmeticsLightsaber colors, and Blaster parts.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Star Wars Jedi Survivor lightsaber colors, Star Wars Jedi Survivor review, Star Wars Jedi Survivor system requirements

Twinfinite Monday, May 1, 2023 1:20 PM
     Cal can't unsee certain things.

Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 1:40 PM
    

Crunchyroll Anime Promotion Comes to Hot Topic for Ani-May

Crunchyroll announced it will team up with Hot Topic for an Ani-May anime merchandise promotion. The company announced that throughout May 2023, people who shop at the store in Canada and the US and buy anime-related items will get 30 days free of Crunchyroll premium and an unspecifed sticker as a "gift." It also noted that select stores in Mexico, Europe, and South America will also participate in certain ways. The official Crunchyroll online storefront will also give Hime pins to everyone who spends $75 there.

Crunchyroll announced specific anime series' merchandise will appear at stores like Hot Topic, HMV, FNAC, and Cuidado con el Perro, depending on the country. In particular, it noted we will find items from Attack on Titan, Cowboy Bebop, Jujutsu Kaisen, and My Hero Academia. Depending on the country, different offers will be available. At Hot Topic, you'll be able to get free Crunchyroll Premium for 30 days and a sticker if you buy anime items, and you'll also see window displays with featured series. People in the UK who stop at HMV will see merchandise. The FNAC I'illa in Barcelona, Spain, FNAC Temes in Paris, France, and FNAC San Augustin in Valencia, Spain will sell items and let people win the Crunchyroll Premium 30 day trial. Italy's Games Academy Funside will sell items and offer the free gift. Germany's Thalia will offer manga. In Mexico's Cuidado con el Perro, Brazil's Piticas, and Chile, Colombia, and Peru's Falabella, you'll find items from Crunchyroll.

The Crunchyroll Ani-May event will run in stores like Hot Topic and HMV until May 31, 2023. The Crunchyroll store's Hime pin offer will be available while supplies last in May 2023.

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Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 1:00 PM
    

404 Game Re:Set Passes 1 Million Downloads

Sega and Yoko Taro announced their new mobile game 404 Game Re:Set passed the one million download hallmark. It took the game only about a week to hit the milestone. It launched on April 25, 2023 in Japan, and the official Twitter account noted the achievement on May 1, 2023. There's also going to be a bonus gift for 10 figure gacha tickets and 10 figure expansion patches.

As a reminder, the figures in 404 Game Re:Set are different from the characters. You can display them in-game and essentially use them as a sort of equipment to improve your characters. The tickets let you pull 10 times on the gacha to get them, and the expansion patches let you improve them.

Currently, it isn't possible to download and play 404 Game Re:Set in English, as the game only launched in Japan. We don't know when a worldwide launch could occur. However, other Yoko Taro-affiliated mobile games like SINoAlice and NieR Reincarnation both eventually appeared worldwide.

Ahead of hitting this hallmark, the game did begin its first event. That added a new character based on Virtua Fighter. She's voiced by Fire Emblem Engage Yunaka voice actress Ai Fairouz.

404 Game Re:Set is available to download on mobile devices in Japan.

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Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 12:30 PM
    

The May 2023 Final Fantasy VII Remake calendar is here, and this time people get to look at Aerith key art for a month.

The May 2023 Final Fantasy VII Remake calendar is here, and this time Aerith key art is featured. However, as with past months in 2023, Square Enix shared multiple options. People can choose from two images with the classic key art of her in front of the Highwind airship from the original game. We could also use the two pieces from the remake with her in a similar pose in front of an empty platform. The two options can be used either on PCs or mobile devices. All four options remind people that Tifa's birthday is on May 3, 2023.

First, here are the two May 2023 Final Fantasy VII calendar options featuring the original Aerith art.
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And here are the May 2023 calendar options that involve the Final Fantasy VII Remake Aerith key art. As Cid and the Highwind doesn't appear in that first part, it doesn't show up in the image.
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Final Fantasy VII Remake is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is set to come to the PS5 in Winter 2023. People can also find Crisis Core: FFVII Reunion on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 12:00 PM
    

Bayonetta 3 cover art

Platinum Games announced the Bayonetta 3 Original Soundtrack is now available via music streaming services. People can find it on places like Amazon Music, Spotify, and YouTube. The digital album consists of 271 songs leading up to a bit more than 7 hours of music. It features tracks from many points in the game. In addition, this album is now also available buy digitally on a variety of platforms like iTunes.

Check out the announcement for the digital distribution of the Bayonetta 3 Original Soundtrack from Platinum Games' official Twitter account here below.

https://twitter.com/platinumgames/status/1652850420979740672?s=20

The album has also been organized into 8 different discs, each containing approximately 30 songs. Many people will recognize some of the songs included such as "Gh()st," "Al Fine," "We Are As One," and "Get to the Climax."

On the same note, we were told the official Bayonetta 3 art book was released back in February 2023. It feature lyrics both in English and Japanese for the songs now found in the digital album. You can also find many notes left by the development team about the process behind designing the game and its characters.

Bayonetta 3 is readily available for the Nintendo Switch. The Bayonetta 3 Original Soundtrack is also now available on music streaming services.

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Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 11:30 AM
    

Where are the 7 Honkai: Star Rail Wanted Posters in Belobog Jarilo-VI

There's a way to get an achievement and avatar profile picture in Honkai: Star Rail if you find out where the seven Silvermane "wanted" posters in the Jarilo-VI Belobog Administrative District are. This isn't an official sidequest. Rather, you only stumble upon it by investigating the wanted posters of the Trailblazer, Dan Heng, March 7th, and Sampo on the map. Once you find all of them, you get a small number of rewards.

To be honest, finding six out of the seven wanted posters in Honkai: Star Rail is really easy. All you need to do is basically check walls in the Belobog Administrative District, as the ones for Dan Heng, March 7th, and Sampo will be plastered on them. Here's a gallery showing here those are on walls, with the minimap offering more exact positioning.

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The tricky one is the Trailblazer wanted poster, as it isn't on a wall! It's on a message board. You'll find it on the western side of the stairs on the northern half of the map.

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Also, to make things even clearer, here is the map showing where I found every Honkai: Star Rail Jarilo-VI Administrative District wanted posted.

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Once you find them all, you get a 50 Credits!? achievement (which nets you 5 Stellar Jade), 2 Adventure Logs, 20 Shields, and a Wanted Poster Profile Picture.

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Honkai: Star Rail is available for PCs and mobile devices, and PS4 and PS5 versions are in development.

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Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 11:00 AM
    

Final Fantasy XVI Original Soundtrack Release Date Falls in July 2023

Square Enix announced the Japanese Final Fantasy XVI Original Soundtrack release date. The CDs will debut on July 19, 2023. Both standard and Ultimate editions will be available. The standard version will be ¥6,000 (~$44). The ultimate one is ¥7,800 (~$57). There's also an official website for it. The site notes the theme song by Kenshi Yonezu isn't included.

The difference between the two soundtracks involves how many CDs there are, the packaging, and how extensive the booklet is. The standard one has seven CDs and a booklet with no artwork. The Ultimate version includes artwork in its booklet and an eighth CD with cutscene music.

Here's a closer look at the standard and ultimate editions of the soundtrack.
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Final Fantasy XVI Composer Masayoshi Soken, who also created the FFXIV soundtrack, also shared the news. In his confirmation, he noted it's being done at Bernie Grundman Mastering with Yasuji Maeda. He noted that the team is still working on it.

This is the second round of merchandise recently announced. Sony and Square Enix recently announced a Final Fantasy XVI PS5 bundle, controller, and console cover.

Final Fantasy XVI will come to the PlayStation 5 on June 22, 2023. There will be a six-month exclusivity period. The Final Fantasy XVI Original Soundtrack release date is July 19, 2023 in Japan, and we don't know when worldwide orders will open for it.

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Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 10:30 AM
    

Marisa Bridal Carries Zangief in New Street Fighter 6 Clip

Marisa and Zangief have been paired up in another official Street Fighter 6 video clip, and this time it ended with her beating and bridal carrying him. Capcom's been sharing brief videos for each launch roster character on Twitter. These show off a bit of a match, some moves, their voice actor, and details about the character. Marisa's latest also showed one of her Supers that we haven't seen before.

Here's the latest Street Fighter 6 Marisa video clip showing the end of a match against Zangief. She uses her Super to take Zangief out, then picks him up at the end. It is uncertain if this is a default animation and she will pick up all of her opponents after defeating them.

Zangief's clip already aired. He didn't face Marisa in it, however, His opponent was Blanka.

We already saw Marisa and Zangief fight each other in Street Fighter 6. The two of them were paired up for the Capcom developer match example.

Street Fighter 6 will appear on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on June 2, 2023. It will also show up in arcades.

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Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 10:00 AM
    

10 Star Rail Special Passes Given Out in Honkai: Star Rail

HoYoVerse doled out 10 Star Rail Special Passes to players in Honkai: Star Rail. This is in honor of the game's success at launch. It ended up reaching number on on the App Store and passing 20 million downloads. These can be claimed until June 7, 2023. There's also a Departure Festival video to watch and a HoYoLab Boarding Party with an additional Pom-Pom's Boarding Gift code that can be used until May 7, 2023.

First, here's the Departure Festival video. It features performances of songs from the game by the HoYo-Mix orchestra.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLyOaD38tpA&ab_channel=Honkai%3AStarRail

Next, claiming the gifts involves a bit of effort. The 10 free Star Rail Special Passes, which you could use on the current Seele or upcoming Jing Yuan limited banners, are available in people's in-game inbox. Claiming them adds them to your inventory. To get the Pom-Pom's Boarding Gift, you need to redeem the code "2T7BP4JVEBT7" in-game or via the official gift page. This gives you 2 Condensed Aethers, 3 Adventure Logs, 3 Cosmic Fried Rices, and 5,000 Credits. People can also visit the HoYoLab Boarding Party to post and be entered in random giveaways.

Honkai: Star Rail is available for PCs and mobile devices, and PS4 and PS5 versions are in development. Pom-Pom's Boarding Gift code can be redeemed until May 7, 2023. The 10 Star Rail Special Passes can be claimed until June 7, 2023.

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Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 9:30 AM
    

Kson Comments on VShojo Following VTuber Departures

In April 2023, three VShojo VTubers departed the company, with one of them citing a contract issue, and now current member Kson commented on the situation. The performer took to Twitter to note that she is pleased with the Japanese branch's support. However, she also noted the importance of contracts and offers. Kson also said, "Talents too have the rights to choose wherever they are happy to be at."

Here is Kson's full statement concerning the current VShojo VTuber news.

As a reminder, three VTubers left VShojo at the end of April 2023: Nyatasha Nyanners, Silvervale, and Veibae. Of the three, only Veibae cited the new VShojo contract as a reason for the departure. All three will continue their activities as independent performers and won't "graduate." We don't know if more contracts are being discussed.

Kson can be found on Twitter, Twitch, and YouTube.

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Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 7:00 AM
    

Best Honkai: Star Rail Bailu Relic and Light Cone Build Guide

If you're lucky enough to get Bailu as a character in Honkai: Star Rail (like I did), then you basically get a fantastic healer that's easy to find the best Relic set and Light Cones for. Of course, a part of this is because the game is so new. There's really only one group of Relics that suits her. With Light Cones, any one that improves her healing powers works!

What are the best Light Cones for a Bailu build in Honkai: Star Rail?

The easiest Light Cone to get for Bailu is Cornucopia. It's a common three-star you can get in the gacha. It isn't exceptionally strong, but it increases her Outgoing Healing by at least 12% after she uses a Skill or Ultimate, which is perfect for her.

If you're lucky enough to get it in the gacha, the four-star Shared Feeling is perfect for her as well. (Even though, well, it's meant for Natasha.) Whenever Bailu would heal when this one is equipped, she'd regenerate at least two energy for everyone in the party and her Outgoing Healing increases by 10% each time she uses her Skill. This is the one I ended up getting and can attest works wonderfully.

The ideal Light Cone for Bailu in Honkai: Star Rail for an optimal built is Time Waits for No One. This is a five-star one basically built for her. Her healing is based on her health. Well, this boosts her max health by at least 18%. It also increases her Outgoing Healing by at least 12%. Any healed ally also deals at least 36% of the Outgoing Healing they received from Bailu as additional damage to an enemy once after being healed.

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What is the best Relic set for a Bailu build in Honkai: Star Rail?

There's really only one four-piece Relic Set to consider for Bailu in Honkai: Star Rail: Passerby of Wandering Cloud. With two pieces, there's 10% more Outgoing Healing. With all four, Bailu gets one Skill Point when the battle begins. Make sure they all have HP-boosting elements, if you can, as her healing capabilities for both her Singing Among Clouds Skill and Leap of Marsh Drakon Ultimate are based upon her maximum health. You can get it from the Cavern of Corrosion: Path of Drifting at Corridor of Fading Echoes on Jarilo-VI or weekly bosses.

Honkai: Star Rail is available for PCs and mobile devices, and PS4 and PS5 versions are in development.

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Siliconera Monday, May 1, 2023 6:00 AM
    

Best Honkai: Star Rail Seele Relic and Light Cone Build Guide

In some HoYoVerse games, it can feel like a character needs a certain set of equipment to be really great. But with Seele in Honkai: Star Rail, it's easy to figure out many of the best Light Cones and Relic set options for a build. She's an incredibly versatile character! As long as you're boosting her attack and speed with her equipment, she'll be a fantastic damage dealer. So like Bailu, she's a low-stress sort of ally.

What are the best Light Cones for a Seele build in Honkai: Star Rail?

Most of The Hunt three-star Light Cones work for Seele in Honkai: Star Rail. Like Adversarial boosts her speed by at least 10% temporarily every time she beats an enemy, and since she's designed to be someone you have defeat foes so she earns that extra turn, it works out. Arrows is good, due to it increasing her rate of critical hits for the first three turns of battle, making it easier for her to KO enemies and earn that extra turn. Likewise, Darting Arrow means after she knocks out an enemy, her attack increases by at least 24% for three turns, which works perfectly for her kit.

In fact, the three-star Light Cones are so good, you may want to prioritize them over four-star ones. I've been using River Flows in Spring on my Seele though, and it helps. It isn't Superimposed, so it means her damage is up by 24% and speed boosted by 12% when a battle begins until she takes damage, and both of those ensure she hits fast and hard.

If you do somehow manage to get a five-star Light Cone for her, then In the Night is best. Its official description for an unenhanced version of it notes, "Increases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 18%. While the wearer is in battle, for every 10 SPD that exceeds 100, the DMG of the wearer's Basic ATK and Skill is increased by 6% and the CRIT DMG of their Ultimate is increased by 12%. This effect can stack up to 6 time(s)." Seele is even on the card, so… yeah. It's perfect for her moveset if you can get it.

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What is the best Relic set for a Seele build in Honkai: Star Rail?

If you want an easy one you can find without any trouble, go for Musketeer of Wild Wheat. You'll be constantly be getting these as freebies in Honkai: Star Rail, and they boost the two stats any Seele person will care about for a "best" build: attack and speed. Two pieces increases her attack by 12%. As the four-piece description says, "The wearer's SPD increases by 6% and Basic ATK DMG increases by 10%." You can buy all four-star versions of all four pieces for Hertareum on Herta Space Station once you're at Trailblaze Level 20.

You could also go with Genius of Brilliant Stars from the Cavern of Corrosion: Path of Providence at Everwinter Hill on Jarilo-VI. The Genius of Brilliant Stars set specifically focuses on improving Seele's Quantum damage output. If you have two pieces of the set, she'll deal 10% more Quantum damage each time she attacks. If all four are there and the enemy is weak to that type, then the description notes it "ignores 25% def."

Honkai: Star Rail is available for PCs and mobile devices, and PS4 and PS5 versions are in development.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, May 1, 2023 12:42 PM
     Honkai Star Rail Natasha Character CloseupHonkai Star Rail sends you on Trailblazer expeditions. The first one finds you landing on a snow-covered planet where many of the neatest people are living in the shadows of their leaders. One such character is Natasha, a capable healer who tends to the needs of her ailing people. Here is our guide on the Relics, Light Cones, Eidolons, and abilities you need to create the best build for Natasha in Honkai Star Rail. Note: We'll have a Honkai Star Rail guides and features hub soon, so stay tuned. Best build for Natasha in Honkai Star Rail: Relics, Light Cones, Eidolons and Abilities If you are fortunate enough to draw Bailu as your 5-star character, you probably won't spend a lot of time with Natasha in your party. Otherwise, she's likely to prove your main healer. That's an important role and you want to get it right. To make the most of Natasha, keep her energy high and equip her with gear that maximizes healing output. You also want to make sure she has sufficien...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, May 1, 2023 9:53 AM
     The Best Sammy Build In Vampire Survivors Featured ImageOf all the new characters introduced in Vampire Survivors' Tides of the Foscari DLC, Sammy is the most unique. This applies both visually, with regards to his distinctive caterpillar cake design, and mechanically, with regards to his ability to gain experience by collecting Gold. This encourages a play style that incorporates elements of Gold farming in order to boost your run to new heights, and requires you to think a little differently from the norm when it comes to cooking up the best Sammy build in Vampire Survivors. Read on for what we believe is the ideal recipe. The best setup for Sammy in Vampire Survivors Part 1: Weapons Sammy begins with an evolved weapon, the powerful Vicious Hunger, which has a higher-than-normal chance to turn enemies into Gold in his chocolatey hands. To back this up, you'll want to grab the following additional weapons: Flash Arrow Vicious Hunger is a projectile-based weapon, which makes a projectile build a solid option for Sammy to lean into. The...

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Monday, May 1, 2023 2:00 PM
     The HeroClix team has announced their exclusive convention figures for 2023, and they are not to be missed. The figures will be available at select events throughout the summer, including San Diego Comic Con, Gen Con, and WizKids World Championships. The San Diego Comic Con figures will include Marvel HeroClix Hawkeye and Hawkeye, featuring Kate …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Monday, May 1, 2023 1:36 PM
     A new worldbuilding Virtual Tabletop (VTT) solution called Realm Architect has just launched on Kickstarter, and it promises to revolutionize the way GMs create and run their campaigns. The project has already gained the attention of TTRPG celebrities, including Becca Scott from Geek & Sundry and Good Times Society, and Jeff Cannata, from the actual …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Monday, May 1, 2023 12:58 PM
     And we're back into the work week. I hope everyone had a good weekend. Since I was feeling better, I did a whole bunch over on my foodie blog. Some hot sauce reviews. Some Mountain Dew reviews. And Chip 'n' Mint cookies. Like I said, pretty busy. But now that we're back to things, that …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Monday, May 1, 2023 12:00 PM
     In the latest expansion for Kill Team, players can now join the Inquisition in their fight against a mutating Chaos Cult in the Ashes of Faith campaign. With 40 miniatures included, players can take control of the new Inquisitorial Agents, each with their unique skills and abilities, to root out the cult's influence on the …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Monday, May 1, 2023 10:01 AM
     Funko Games and Hasbro have teamed up to release a new line of Cranium games, now available for pre-order on Amazon.com ahead of their launch date in June. The reimagined line of board games includes three Cranium classics and a brand-new game, Cranium Big Brain Detective Game. Cranium, the popular party game that combines art, …

WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Monday, May 1, 2023 12:42 PM
     Want to know what video games are coming out this May? I've got you covered! Here's the full release schedule for May 2023, along with my personal picks.

WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Monday, May 1, 2023 12:15 PM
     This week in gaming headlines, Microsoft's plans to dominate cloud gaming are thwarted, some games came out Redfall's PC requirements have been released.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, May 1, 2023 1:40 PM

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, May 1, 2023 11:00 AM
    

Most Anticipated Games For May

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Level Up Monday, May 1, 2023 10:21 AM
     <em>The Super Mario Bros. Movie</em> continues to be a <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/04/12/the-super-mario-bros-movie-is-a-record-breaking-box-office-success" target="_blank" rel="noopener">massive success</a> and…