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Kotaku Tuesday, May 23, 2023 7:30 PM
    

After wrapping up their Warhammer trilogy in the most blockbuster way possible, Creative Assembly have just announced a brand new Total War game based on the stuff the series made its name on: actual human history. And this time we're going back to ancient Egypt.

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Kotaku Tuesday, May 23, 2023 6:20 PM
    

Bungie has just revealed details for the upcoming Destiny 2 Season of the Deep, which includes a ton of new in-game events, fishing (yes, you'll be able to fish in Destiny 2), and a PlayStation crossover offering Sony game-inspired armor ornament sets. The crossover content is part of a "[celebration of] its…

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Kotaku Tuesday, May 23, 2023 6:06 PM
    

If you were hoping PlayStation would reverse course and launch its games on PC sooner than months or even years later, keep on that hopium. The company recently said it will continue to "stagger" exclusive releases on other platforms.

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Kotaku Tuesday, May 23, 2023 6:00 PM
    

Despite a booming job market overall, 2023 kicked off with the biggest tech companies laying off thousands of employees. Cuts at Microsoft hit Halo Infinite devs at 343 Industries and other game teams across the company, including at Bethesda. Months later, layoffs are continuing across other pockets of the video game…

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Kotaku Tuesday, May 23, 2023 5:00 PM
    

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Kotaku Tuesday, May 23, 2023 3:50 PM
    

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Lucky Clover Gazette quest line (referred to as Potential Princess Sightings) is long and involved, but it's easily one of the most rewarding detours you can take on your way to saving Hyrule from Ganondorf's clutches. In this 12-part quest, Link joins Penn, a go-getting…

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Kotaku Tuesday, May 23, 2023 3:31 PM
    

The early hours of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom don't give you a really good shield. The game spends a lot of time showing you how to fuse items to your shield to get some cool utility out of it, but if you want one that will take a lot of hits? Your early shield options are pretty lacking. Luckily,…

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Kotaku Tuesday, May 23, 2023 3:30 PM
    

Folks who don't have internet or don't want to sit through a long day-one patch download for Final Fantasy XVI are in luck, as Square Enix doesn't have one planned for when the Devil May Clive action-RPG hits PlayStation 5 on June 22.

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Kotaku Tuesday, May 23, 2023 3:25 PM
    

In a world flooded with games based on Warhammer 40000, I really wonder if we need any more. So many of them are forgettable or bland. But then, every so often one of these Warhammer video games breaks through the noise, catches my attention, and reminds me that, yes, this IP can still provide awesome games. This time…

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Kotaku Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:53 PM
    

Fortnite has added multiple Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse items to its shop, as well as themed quests and extras as part of an update released on May 23. Though the battle royale game has collaborated with superheroes plenty of times before (Fortnite update Twitter account FortniteBR notes there are now a total…

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Kotaku Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:18 PM
    

Few games arrive and immediately announce themselves as massive, surefire hits as thoroughly as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. With its surprising gameplay systems, its rich open world, and its impressively solid performance on the Switch's aging hardware, TotK has broken sales records and delighted…

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 6:54 PM
     Shinobi Life 2 codes May 2023

May 23, 2023: We added a new Shinobi Life 2 code to our list and checked to see if any have expired.

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

If you want to stay ahead of the competition, you'd be wise to make use of our codes list down below, which we update on a regular basis to bring you the latest rewards before they're gone for good. We'll also explain how to redeem Roblox Shinobi Life 2 codes (spoiler: it's a whole lot like redeeming Shindo Life codes), when you can expect new codes to arrive, and the platforms where they're most likely to drop. If you need more freebies, we also keep updated lists of new Blox Fruits codes, Anime Adventures codes, and All Star Tower Defense codes.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 4:59 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.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 3:35 PM
     DBD codes May 2023

Looking for the latest DBD codes? These freebie-granting DBD rewards can actually be quite hard to keep up with since they arrive pretty regularly, which is no bad thing. We're never going to complain about in-game giveaways, and Dead by Daylight codes can give you anything from outfits to charms, and even Bloodpoints and Iridescent Shards.

Whether you want your favorite DBD killers to get a stylish new look, or you want to add to your survivors' wardrobes, be sure to redeem the codes below before it's too late. There may also be codes for Dead by Daylight Bloodpoints, Rift Fragments, and charms, so there are plenty of goodies to be had. Some of these Dead by Daylight codes are ongoing though, so you may have snapped them up already.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 5:40 PM
     Paths to Immortality codes May 2023

What are the new Paths to Immortality codes? Paths to Immortality is an incremental RPG game that gives you complete freedom to attain immortality in whatever way you choose. You can set out on your journey entirely alone, or align yourself with a sect in order to better harness your affinities. That said, achieving immortality is no easy task, and you may be on the hunt for the latest Paths of Immortality codes to elevate yourself from humble farmhand to seasoned cultivator. That's where we come in.

While Paths to Immortality is currently in alpha, its sheer scope means it's already making some big waves in the Roblox community. Consequently, Paths to Immortality codes are in high demand, and we've undertaken our own journey to find and test all the rumored codes for one of the best RPG games to burst onto the scene. While you're here, be sure to check out the latest Doors codesProject Mugetsu codes, and Shinobi Life 2 codes if you're looking for a change of pace.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 3:49 PM
     Destiny 2 server status – is Destiny 2 down?

Wondering if Destiny 2 is down? If you can't access your character or log on to Destiny 2, it's possible Bungie's servers are having a bit of downtime or have run into a problem. To stop yourself from troubleshooting your own network, you should first check the server status of the shooter. Currently scheduled maintenance times can be found below.

If you're experiencing issues, you might wonder what's going on with the Destiny 2 server status, or how long before the servers come back up. While there was planned Destiny 2 server maintenance in advance of the Destiny 2 Lightfall launch, the free PC game's downtime concluded when the DLC launched on February 28.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 2:00 PM
     Build your own Genshin Impact domain in big new event

The Genshin Impact Divine Ingenuity event is getting a rerun during the upcoming version 3.7 update under a new title - Divine Ingenuity Collector's Chapter. It's been over a year since the event's first run, so a whole host of new Genshin Impact players will soon get the chance to create their own domains with the returning creation tools for the anime game. You can either flex your own creativity or try out other players' creations.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:49 PM
     Cyberpunk 2077 update will fix DLSS 3 stutter with AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs

One of the most attractive things about the Nvidia RTX 40 series is DLSS 3, particularly DLSS Frame Generation. However, instead of boosting performance, the AI technology has been causing stuttering issues for Ryzen 7000 series PCs when playing Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3. Thankfully, PCGamesN can confirm that a fix is on the way.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:49 PM
     Project Mugetsu codes May 2023

May 23, 2023: We looked for new Project Mugetsu codes and checked our list.

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 via PM codes as you begin your journey will make the Bleach-inspired Roblox anime brawler a much more enjoyable experience. If you're in need of extra freebies, be sure to check out our Anime Adventures codes, Blox Fruits codes, and All Star Tower Defense codes lists.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:28 PM
     Diablo 4 item rarity levels – colors and affixes explained

Confused about Diablo 4 item rarity? Not all items are created equal in Diablo 4, and there's a lot of loot to sift through on your journey across Sanctuary. Thankfully, Blizzard has continued Diablo's long-standing tradition of splitting items into tiers of color-coded rarity, a system that's withstood the test of time – and one which you've likely seen crop up in many other games.

Equipment is a core component of Diablo 4, and the rarity of your weapons and armor is directly tied to your progression in the hellish ARPG. We've grouped the Diablo 4 rarity levels by their corresponding color, along with the number of affixes you can expect to find at each tier. We highly recommend pairing this with our primer to the Diablo 4 loot system, which delves into item effects, runewords, and more. If you'd prefer to keep things simple, here's the lowdown on Diablo 4 rarity levels ahead of the release date which is right around the corner.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 release date, Diablo 4 system requirements, Diablo 4 classes

PCGamesN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:31 PM
     GTA 6 sees Rockstar

GTA 6 is coming, and developer Rockstar is aiming to "seek perfection" with the sequel according to Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick. As the fervor around the open-world game continues to rise, exactly how Rockstar plans to live up to the massive GTA 5 with GTA 6 remains to be seen, but one thing is for certain, the Grand Theft Auto 6 release date can't come soon enough.


PCGamesN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:08 PM
     System Shock developers want the remake to be more enjoyable

Nightdive Studios recently sat down with GOG for a System Shock remake interview about the upcoming sci-fi FPS game, and it seems that they have a lot planned. There are definitely a lot of fan expectations for the game as the 1994 original stands as one of the most iconic influences in the industry, as there's no shortage of well-known contemporary games out there that were somehow inspired by System Shock, from titles like BioShock to Dishonored.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:01 PM
     Fallout's original names were, erm, interesting

Fallout. It's simple, it rolls off the tongue, and it communicates, instantly, what the game is going to be about. But back in the early development days of the RPG game, and long before New Vegas, Fallout 4, and the 3D transformation courtesy of Bethesda, the open-world apocalypse sim had some far different, and rather choice, alternate possible titles. If we ever giggled at 'Skyrim' or thought 'Starfield' was at all unusual, we've got a newfound appreciation for how tough it is naming games - Fallout included.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:31 PM
     Diablo 4 loot system explained

Want to know how the Diablo 4 loot system works? While all the material shown by Blizzard so far indicates that Diablo 4 has beautiful gothic scenarios, and fast-paced action in a dark fantasy world, we know killing demons to farm loot is a big part of the experience.

The system has changed a lot since Blizzard's new RPG game was announced and now that we are close to the Diablo 4 release date, you should learn all you can about how you can get the best gear. Because of how weapons and armor have been designed for Diablo 4, players need to farm enemies and look for better loot so they can take the most out of the skill tree. Not only are some skills tied to specific types of weapons, but legendary equipment can modify skills. If you're looking for a way to make the most of the best classes, then you're going to need a good set of equipment.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 release date, Diablo 4 system requirements, Diablo 4 classes

PCGamesN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:03 PM
     Diablo 4 cross-progression explained

Want to know if there is Diablo 4 cross-progression? Modern games have become more linked up than ever before, with cloud technology enabling gamers to start a game on their high-spec PC and continue playing it on a PlayStation they bought while getting their PC repaired. Cross-progression has many handy uses such as this, so it's a huge deal when games include this much-appreciated feature.

This is especially true for Diablo 4, as it's one of those games where losing progress is as bad as burning an evening meal to cinders. After all, it's an RPG game where you can find legendary loot, and it's the worst feeling in the world, sighing to yourself about what could have been before leaving it behind. As Diablo 3 had cross-progression, you might expect Diablo 4 cross-progression to be a no-brainer when the release date comes around, especially as Diablo 4 crossplay exists as well. However, not every game has this combination of features, so does Diablo 4 cross-progression exist?

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 release date, Diablo 4 system requirements, Diablo 4 classes

PCGamesN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:21 PM
     The Destiny 2 Season of the Deep trailer is here, and it's a banger

The Destiny 2 Season of the Deep trailer is here, just ahead of the launch of season 21 in Bungie's popular FPS game. And, from what it shows, Destiny 2 Season of the Deep is set to be a doozy, bringing back a long-lost character and destination, answering questions about the Veil in Destiny 2, and setting up an all-around enticing season for both veteran Guardians and Destiny 2 New Lights.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 5:59 PM
     Blox Fruits codes May 2023

Looking for new Blox Fruits codes? We've put together a regularly updated list of all Blox Fruits codes to redeem in-game freebies like XP boosts, free Beli, and stat resets for your pirate adventures.

It can be difficult to find new Blox Fruits codes, much like Anime Adventures codes, Project Mugetsu codes, and All Star Tower Defense codes, but we've done the hard work and listed them all in one place down below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 23, 2023 6:02 PM
    

Blue Protocol is an anime MMO with some gorgeous environment art. It looks like the kind of game I'd ignore right up until the moment when I wake up and discover it's the most popular game in the world. That day will have to wait a while longer, though. Developer Bandai Namco and publisher Amazon Games have announced that its western release has been delayed until 2024.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 23, 2023 5:32 PM
    

Much maligned action-adventure Forspoken gets DLC this Friday. Before that, Square Enix have released a patch for the base game which, among other things, adjusts the "frequency and content of the banter" between Frey and her magical pal Cuff.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 23, 2023 5:11 PM
    

F1 Manager 2023 will cross the finish line this summer. Frontier announced the motorsport simulation sequel earlier today, with a trailer and promises that the new game would feature "deeper management systems, more dramatic racing, and an even greater commitment to authenticity."

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 23, 2023 4:33 PM
    

Final Fantasy 14's patch 6.4 is out now. "The Dark Throne", as it's called, continues the MMO's main story, adds a new dungeon, raid and trials, and adds new furnishing to the Island Sanctuary.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:35 PM
    

Intel's Arc series of GPUs has continued to improve following the launch of the A750 and A770 last year, and now these RTX 3060 competitors have hit a new low price point in the US: $199.99 at Newegg.

That's an awesome deal for an 8GB graphics card that delivers excellent RT performance for its tier, AV1 encoding/decoding and a solid upscaling solution in XeSS. If you're in the market for a GPU that can handle 1080p gaming with a relatively modern motherboard that supports the Resizeable BAR feature, this is an awesome pickup for the money.

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Siliconera Tuesday, May 23, 2023 7:00 PM
    

Ooku: The Inner Chamber Anime on Netflix

Netflix announced the official release date for the anime adaptation of Ooku: The Inner Chambers will be June 29, 2023. This anime will present an alternative version of feudal Japan with gender reversal. Women take the leading roles in politics and society. A trailer teasing the anime's plot, along with a piece of key art, was also revealed.

Check out the trailer for Ooku: The Inner Chambers below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL2yLQtxWrw&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=NetflixAnime

Ooku: The Inner Chambers presents an alternate retelling of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan. Men are scarce due to an unknown disease. Moreover, the story focuses on the matriarchal society that ruled throughout five shogun generations. Studio DEEN is in charge of this anime adaptation, with Noriyuki Abe directing it.

This isn't the first time the Ooku manga has been adapted. Back in 2010, a live-action movie was released covering the first few arcs. Two other television drama series were also released in 2012 and 2022, respectively. As for Netflix, this is the first new anime series joining the catalog after the launch of Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune in May 2023, along with the last season of Ultraman.

Ooku: The Inner Chambers anime will be available to stream worldwide on Netflix starting June 29, 2023. Viz Media handled the localization of the manga.

The post Ooku: The Inner Chambers Netflix Anime Will Premiere in Late June appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, May 23, 2023 7:00 PM
    

Evangelion 2.0 Asuka Shikinami Langley Test Type Plugsuit Figure Includes a Diorama

Good Smile Company announced it is taking a limited number of pre-orders of the Evangelion 2.0: You Can (Not) Advance Asuka Shikinami Langley test type plugsuit figure. It is made by Animester and costs ¥30,250/$216.99. In addition to Asuka, people also get a diorama setpiece from when she was wearing that plugsuit in Rebuild of Evangelion. She'll ship out in June 2024 in Japan. The North American debut will follow sometime in Q3 2024.

This version of Asuka is a static, 1/7th scale figure. Alone, she stands at 230mm/9 inches tall. Good Smile Company didn't offer an estimate as to her size when displayed inside of the diorama. However, she can be displayed with or without the enclosure, which makes it look like she just suited up for the Evangelion Unit-03 test. Her doll from the film is on the shelf in front of the mirror. As a note, in the movie the room she was in had actual walls, but the diorama here omits them so people can more clearly see the character.

Here's a closer look at the Asuka Shikinami Langley test type plugsuit figure based on Evangelion 2.0.
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This is the second figure of this character in that plugsuit to appear recently. Good Smile Company also announced a Plamax version that allows people to build a model kit that creates a similar sort of statue. We'll see that one worldwide in 2023.

The Evangelion 2.0: You Can (Not) Advance Asuka Shikinami Langley figure will arrive in Japan in June 2024 and North America in Q3 2024. Good Smile Company pre-orders end on June 22, 2023.

The post Evangelion 2.0 Asuka Shikinami Langley Test Type Plugsuit Figure Includes a Diorama appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, May 23, 2023 6:30 PM
    

Splatoon 3 New Stage weapons

Yet more teasers for new weapons appeared on the North American Twitter account for Splatoon 3, along with a glimpse of a new stage. The new weapons include the Light Tetra Dualies that allow for four dodge rolls, and the Tenta Sorella Brella that has access to Ink Mines and the Trizooka. The new stage is called Barnacle and Dime, and is set in a fancy Splatsville shopping mall.

The new Dualies type weapon appear styled after sporty running shoes, while the Brella's shield resembles an entire camping tent. You can get a look at the new weapons, and the new stage, in the tweets below:

[embed]https://twitter.com/SplatoonNA/status/1660994168133484546?s=20[/embed]

[embed]https://twitter.com/SplatoonNA/status/1660994348463316993?s=20[/embed]

These previews come ahead of Splatoon 3's new season, which is set to launch on June 1, 2023. The new season is titled Sizzle and will replace the previous Fresh season. Previously shared weapons include the long range Painbrush and the Super Scope-inspired S-BLAST '92. Also appearing are the H-3 Nozzlenose D and Rapid Blaster Pro Deco variants, which are previously available weapons with new loadouts. As well as the new weapons coming to Splatoon 3, Nintendo has also shared a preview of the upcoming season's clothing catalog.

Splatoon 3 is immediately available on Nintendo Switch. The new Sizzle season is set to drop on June 1st, 2023.

The post Splatoon 3 Videos Show Off New Weapons and Stage appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, May 23, 2023 6:00 PM
    

Trigun Stampede Vash figure

Kotobukiya announced a new Trigun Stampede figure of Vash the stampede. The figure stands at 8.66 inches, which is about 22 cm tall. It costs $200/20,000円, and its expected release date is sometime between January and March 2024. Pre-orders for the new Trigun Stampede statue are now open outside of Japan from the Sideshow Toys online store.

The base of the figure resembles a patch of desert and dunes. It also allows for Vash's sunglasses to be taken off. The statue includes a miniature representation of Jeneora Rock, one of the cities in the planet of Noman's Land, as well as three moons standing behind Vash. When looked at from the front, the statue creates the illusion of distance between Vash and the city and the three moons.

You can take a better look at the new Trigun Stampede figure of Vash in the gallery below.

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As a reminder, Dark Horse Comics recently announced that the original Trigun and Trigun Maximum manga will return on December 2023 in a new hardcover deluxe edition.

The Trigun Stampede figure of Vash the stampede costs costs $200. Its expected release date is between January and March 2024. The figure is now available for pre-order from the Sideshow Toys online store.

The post New Trigun Stampede Vash Figure Arrives in 2024 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, May 23, 2023 5:30 PM
    

Hatsune Miku Digital Stars 2022 figure header

Pre-orders are open for a Hatsune Miku Digital Stars 2022 Version scale figure. It will come out sometime in December 2023 in Japan. You can purchase it for 59,400 JPY, which is around $428.15. [Thanks, Hobby Watch!]

This Miku is based on the main visual for the Hatsune Miku Digital Stars 2022 event. Illustrator HxxG drew and designed her. As a 1/7 scale figure, it stands at approximately 470 millimeters, and that number includes the stand that she's on. The Digital Stars 2022 Miku figure is striking a dynamic pose while holding a stand mic and standing on top of what looks like a number of speakers. Her hair and the tattered flag from her mic add a lot of movement to the figure since they look like they're billowing in the wind.

Here are some more pictures of the Hatsune Miku Digital Stars 2022 Version scale figure:

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Digital Stars 2022 was on May 28, 2022 and featured songs from nine different artists. These included gaburyu, Yoshihisa Hirata, Alpaca, and Utsu-P. Aside from the scale figure, other merchandise from Digital Stars 2022 include T-shirts, a wall scroll, and a tote bag. We were previously able to order them via Amazon Japan, but are no longer in stock.

The Hatsune Miku Digital Stars 2022 Version scale figure is open for pre-order and will come out in December 2023. You can get it via Amazon or AmiAmi worldwide. Other upcoming Miku figures include a Miku Day one and one of her in a kimono.

The post Hatsune Miku Digital Stars 2022 Figure Costs Over $400 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, May 23, 2023 5:00 PM
    

digifes 2023

The new key visual for DigiFes 2023 features grown-up versions of Daisuke and other Digimon Adventure 02 characters. This key visual uses their designs from the upcoming Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning film. More information for DigiFes 2023 includes the title of the drama reading the cast will perform, as well as what merchandise will be available. [Thanks, Comic Natalie!]

The key visual for Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning shows us the grown-up versions of the 02 cast of characters along with their partner Digimon. As a reminder, it is chronologically a sequel to Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna.

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As for the drama reading, there will be two different shows. The afternoon showing will have the cast perform "Competition Over Fireworks Tickets!" and the night one will be "Everyone Gather! Big Investigation At Night!" The scripts for these readings will be a bonus if you purchase a designated seat. That ticket will cost 12,000 JPY ($86.50) whereas a normal one will cost 8800 JPY ($63.45).

There aren't any pictures of the DigiFes 2023 merchandise yet. However, we do know that pre-orders will be available from July 3, 2023 and should arrive before the date of DigiFes 2023. That means those who wish to bring goods there will be able to do so. Merchandise will include the striped shirts that everyone is wearing in the key visual, as well as penlights.

DigiFes 2023 will take place on July 30, 2023 in Shinagawa Prince Hotel. Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning will air in Japan on October 27, 2023.

The post DigiFes 2023 Key Visual Shows Grown-up 02 Characters appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, May 23, 2023 4:30 PM
    

Wii U repair Japan

Nintendo Japan announced that it will no longer repair Wii U systems or peripherals as soon as it runs out of its current inventory of parts. This is because that the warranty for the repair parts expired. Nintendo stated via its Japanese website that while this may be a hassle for its customers, it hopes that they will understand.

The Wii U first came out on December 8, 2012 and sold over 13.56 million units throughout its lifetime. This makes it the worst-selling Nintendo console since 2005. In comparison, here are the numbers for other consoles that came out (using information from March 2023);

  • 3DS: 75.94 million units
  • DS: 154.02 million units
  • Switch: 125.62 million units
  • Wii: 101.63 million units

This information is from the Japanese Nintendo site so it likely only takes into account data from Japan.

Nintendo warns customers that those who are thinking about sending in their Wii U and accessories for repairs should do so fast. It will shut down the repair service but only after it runs out of existing parts. You can also contact Nintendo Support to inquire in their inventory. However, it only accepts questions in Japanese.

Nintendo of Japan will no longer accept Wii U or Wii U peripherals sent in for repairs when it runs out of its current stock of parts. It's unclear when that will be since it depends on how many people still want to fix their Wii U or peripherals.

The post Nintendo Japan Will No Longer Repair Wii U After Parts Run Out appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, May 23, 2023 4:00 PM
    

Skullgirls Marie Dust Bunny Attack

Hidden Variable keeps revealing more about Marie prior to her arrival in Skullgirls 2nd Encore and this time is all about a new attack. Sticking with her maid theme, this new move adds literal bunnies made of dust and bones that follow and attack enemies. In addition, more information about the character creation process was revealed.

Take a look at the preview of Marie's dust bunnies attack from the Skullgirls official Twitter account below.

https://twitter.com/Skullgirls/status/1660782416254959620?s=20

As you can see in the video, this new attack shows Marie shooting out a dust bunny from her skeletal vacuum. After that, it jumps until it strikes Black Dahlia. It can also be hit to reach farther. With this new attack, Hidden Variable noted all of the characters joining the Season Pass feature rabbits in some form. Black Dahlia is accompanied by her bunny minions, Umbrella eats a bunny-shaped popsicle, and Annie of the Stars fights with Sagan by her side.

Interestingly, some people noticed that in some parts of the gameplay video, Marie was replaced with Valentine the animation cycles. Hidden Variable acknowledged the fact and explained that, due to still being in development, other characters' frames are used to fill some gaps.

Skullgirls 2nd Encore is available on the PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC via Steam. The Marie DLC is planned to release later in 2023.

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Siliconera Tuesday, May 23, 2023 3:30 PM
    

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak

A bug in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is deleting player's materials when we try to forge decorations for their armor. Developer Capcom identified the bug as appearing in versions ver.15.0 on the Nintendo Switch and PC, and in ver.13 on the Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Windows, PS4, and PS5. The bug appears to delete materials and armor spheres that are selected for use in decoration crafting if the player then cancels out of the menu instead of confirming.

Capcom is currently investigating the issue, but in the meantime recommends that players do not cancel decoration crafting after selecting materials. If you canceled accidentally, the company recommended entering another screen where you can select materials, including the screen just exited, and canceling out of that. If you have already lost materials to this bug, you can attempt to reboot the game without saving to access a previous save file.

You can see Capcom's Twitter statement below:

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Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is the expansion to 2021's Monster Hunter Rise. The game was recently updated to include the Silver Rathalos Event Quest and a Cat-themed layered armor set.

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is immediately available on Nintendo Switch, Windows PC, Ps4 and 5, and Xbox One and X/S. While there is no estimated release date for when the bug will be fixed, you can follow the official Twitter for updates.

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Siliconera Tuesday, May 23, 2023 2:30 PM
    

Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos Release Date Set, Pre-order Cow Shared

Natsume not only announced the Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos, but also revealed its pre-order plush cow and limited edition. The game will come to the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC on September 26, 2023. If people pre-order it through Natsume direct, Amazon, or GameStop, they get the stuffed animal. The limited edition also includes the cow.

Here's a closer look at the Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos pre-order 25th Anniversary Sleepytime Cow plush.
[caption id="attachment_964598" align="alignnone" width="1200"]The Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos release date falls at the end of September 2023, and pre-orders include a sleepy cow plush. Image via Natsume[/caption]

The standard copy with pre-order cow is $49.99. NIS America is already taking pre-orders for the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions of the limited edition. That gives people the soundtrack on a CD and a set of six animal pins for $84.99.
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As a reminder, Harvest Moon is now different from the Bokujou Monogatari series. It is now an original farming and life sim line of games from Natsume. New entries in the other series are published by Xseed under the Story of Seasons name.

The Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos release date is September 26, 2023. People will be able to find it on the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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Siliconera Tuesday, May 23, 2023 2:00 PM
    

Capcom Shares Official Street Fighter 6 Fighter Personality Quiz

Capcom shared an official Street Fighter 6 Fighter & Control Type Personality Quiz designed to help people find a character to make their main. It is now available on the official site. It is designed to help people determine if they would be most comfortable with the Classic, Dynamic, or Modern control option. It also features all 18 characters who will be present in the game at launch as possible results.

The quiz begins by asking how you approach to a fight when it starts. It then asks if people would use a rush down technique. It also breaks down potential fighting styles without using technical terms, instead asking how people would approach in a certain situation.

After making choices in the first part, it assigns you a character and moves on to the control type portion of the Street Fighter 6 Fighter & Control Type Personality Quiz. Once you finish that, it explains why that fighter and control scheme were recommended. It also lets you share your results on social media.

This isn't the only way Capcom attempted to help us get acclimated to Street Fighter 6 ahead of launch. For example, the company held an open beta weekend in May 2023 and released a demo, so people could get hands-on experience with the game. It also started releasing a series of "how to play" videos. These feature both returning characters like Dhalsim and E. Honda and newcomers such as Jamie.

Its most recent "how to play" video featured Dee Jay.

Street Fighter 6 will appear on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on June 2, 2023, and its demo is available now. It will also eventually appear in arcades.

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Siliconera Tuesday, May 23, 2023 1:30 PM
    

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Animate clear cards bonus

Animate will hold a commemorative event for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean from May 23 to June 18, 2023. This is to celebrate the official ending of the anime, which is exclusive to Netflix. There will be new pieces of merchandise, as well as bonuses when you purchase Stone Ocean items.

For every 1,100 JPY of your total, you can get a special bonus card. Purchasing the DVD or Blu-Ray can get you the whole set. In total, there are seven clear cards, and they all show art of the main characters. The cards depict: Jolyne, Ermes, FF, Emporio, Weather Report, Anasui, and Jotaro.

Here is a list of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean merchandise that you can get at Animate, as well as their prices (taxes included):

  • Acrylic Badge Collection (OP 2): 660 JPY each/5,280 JPY box
  • Acrylic Charm Collection: 660 JPY each/5,280 JPY box
  • Acrylic Diorama: 3850 JPY
  • Acrylic Keyholder: 880 JPY each
  • B2 Tapestry: 3850 JPY
  • Big Acrylic Stand: 1,650 JPY
  • Can Badge Collection: 440 JPY each/3,080 JPY box
  • Can Badge Collection (Scenes): 440 JPY each/4,400 JPY box
  • Clear File Set: 990 JPY each
  • Life-Sized Tapestry: 7,700 JPY
  • Sticker Collection: 660 JPY each/4,620 JPY box
  • Tote Bag: 2,750 JPY

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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean is the sixth animated part of the long-running JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime series. It concludes the chronology that started in Phantom Blood and stars Jolyne Cujoh, who is the biological daughter of Stardust Crusaders protagonist Jotaro. The series starts with a false accusation landing Jolyne in jail. There, she awakens to her Stand powers but finds herself wrapped up in the mysterious machinations of Father Pucci.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone's Ocean is readily available to watch exclusively on Netflix. The JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone's Ocean event at Animate will last until June 18, 2023.

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Siliconera Tuesday, May 23, 2023 1:00 PM
    

Final Fantasy XIV PlayStation Plus Reward Adds Free Aetheryte Destination

Square Enix released a Final Fantasy XIV PlayStation Plus rewards on May 23, 2023. This update gives people additional travel support. If someone subscribes, then they get an additional free Final Fantasy XIV Aetheryte destination. This means instead of just one, a players would have access to two. The bonus can be claimed until May 31, 2023.

Here's how fast travel via Aetheryte in Final Fantasy XIV works. Typically, you need to use an Aetheryte Ticket or gil to teleport through the game's aetheryte network. However, you can set one destination as a free one and an additional three registered as favored that cost half as much to go to.

So if someone subscribes to PlayStation Plus, they can claim an additional Final Fantasy XIV Aetheryte destination and set it as a "free" one. Once the deal is claimed, someone can use that extra Free Destination for 30 days. Square Enix's product page for it on the PlayStation Store notes this will be a regular bonus for subscribers. So every month starting with this May 23, 2023, people will be able to claim and use this reward.

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC, and the May 2023 PlayStation Plus Aetheryte Additional Free Destination can be claimed until May 31, 2023. The 6.4 patch is now live in-game, though there is an audio bug we may experience after the update.

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Siliconera Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:30 PM
    

Honkai Star Rail Top Earning Mobile Game Profits April 2023

Sensor Tower updated its charts for the highest grossing mobile games in April 2023, and Honkai: Star Rail already made enough revenue to be in the Top 10. This data only takes April 2023 into consideration. Sensor Tower split it into three categories: Overall Revenue, App Store Revenue, and Google Play Revenue. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

The following data uses global revenue. You can view the chart here:

[caption id="attachment_964522" align="alignnone" width="1200"]Honkai Star Rail Top Grossing Mobile Games Worldwide Image via Sensor Tower[/caption]

For reference, Tencent's Honor of Kings made a combined $213 million (calculating both its App Store and Google Play earnings). Meanwhile, PUBG Mobile made $154 million. 62.2% of those earnings came from China's iOS store, 9.4% from the US market, and 3.3% from Saudi Arabia.

While it is not on the Google Play Revenue chart and it's fairly low on the rankings, one must remember when Honkai: Star Rail came out. It had its worldwide release on April 25, 2023 and as a reminder, this chart only takes April 2023's data into consideration. While Honkai: Star Rail made a staggering amount of revenue when Jing Yuan's banner launched (to the point that it broke the top-up service in China), that was in May 2023. So Sensor Tower did not use that revenue when making these charts.

All of the games on the April 2023 Sensor Tower charts are available on mobile devices. Some, such as Genshin Impact, are available on other platforms such as Windows PC.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 23, 2023 7:49 PM
     Tears Of The Kingdom Sold Unique Clothing Items Back FeaturedThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has a lot of small details packed into the world of Hyrule, many of which you won't even notice on the first time through. For example, Dondons can give you rare gemstones if you feed them Luminous Stones, but you can only find this out by talking to the person who's minding them at the singular location they're at in the entire game. Stuff like this is pretty cool, and can be found basically anywhere in Hyrule, one example of this is the way you can get back lost or sold armor pieces. Here's our guide on how to get sold unique clothing items back in Tears of the Kingdom. How to get sold unique clothing items back in Tears of the Kingdom The first step to doing this is to head to Hateno Village, where you will find the fashionista Cece, who runs a shop of clothes that you can buy. Well, that is if you complete the side quest chain that revolves around the mayoral election in Hateno Village, this is a side quest chain that you're going...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 23, 2023 7:32 PM
     Zelda How To Get Scimitar Where Location Seven Daybreaker Shield Diamonds Tears KingdomIf you're on the hunt for better gear in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you'll definitely want to learn how to get the Scimitar of the Seven and Daybreaker Shield. These Legendary Arms of Urbosa are each powerful pieces of gear, particularly if you upgrade the Scimitar of the Seven. The Intrinsic trait on the Scimitar of the Seven allows it to double the attack power of any fused material. Fuse the Scimitar of the Seven with the Silver Lynel Saberhorn and the attack power skyrockets to 138 damage. Note: Read the entire guide before you begin your efforts towards acquiring the Scimitar of the Seven and Daybreaker Shield. There is a necessary order to prevent the task from becoming more complicated than it has to be. How to get Scimitar of the Seven in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Such power comes with a cost, however, and there is a grind involved in getting this gear. First travel to Gerudo Town and find Cara in the Gerudo Shelter. Access this building for...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 23, 2023 7:05 PM
     Blue Lynel Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom (totk)Are you wondering where to find and beat Blue Lynel in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TOTK) so you can obtain Majora's Mask? Locating the Blue Lynel and defeating them may appear to be a challenging undertaking. This is due to their formidable nature and the requirement to advance the TOTK monster evolution to a specific level before they appear. However, here is an easy-to-follow guide on how to find and beat Blue Lynel in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TOTK). Where to find Blue Lynel in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TOTK) Image: PC Invasion One aspect that I learned through hours of playtime and then confirmed with other TOTK players from PC Invasion: if you want Lynel to transform into different colors after each blood moon, it's essential to defeat enough of the previous colored versions. This is similar to the Zelda Breath of the Wild (BOTW) process. If you don't do this, you'll only come across Red, Blue, or White Lynel in certain areas. On...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 23, 2023 6:59 PM
     Tears Of The Kingdom DondonsThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has a massive open-world, with a lot of different things in it. From weapons to food, there's a lot of different things you can find in the vast open-world. One of the things you can find are different types of animals that make their homes in Hyrule. You can find different types of animals anywhere in the world, but some are rarer than others. The Dondons are a very rare animal in Tears of the Kingdom, with them only being found in one location. If you're pursuing the Lucky Clover Gazette questline, you're going to want to find these at some point, as they're a quest objective. Here's our guide on where to find Dondons in Tears of the Kingdom. Where to find Dondons in Tears of the Kingdom Dondons in Tears of the Kingdom only appear at one location in the game. This makes them pretty hard to find, or very easy to find if you know where to look. You can find Dondons in the Bronas Forest area of the map, which is in the south-east. The ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 23, 2023 6:15 PM
     Totk Smotherwing Butterfly Farming In Eldin Canyon Near Hot SpringsIn The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, even small animals and insects go into the pot as you prepare a variety of tasty dishes and useful potions to help you on your adventure. Many common ingredients can be used in a wide variety of recipes. Some of the most useful potions require you to locate uncommon varieties of plants and insects, however. Here is our guide explaining where to find and farm Smotherwing Butterflies in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Tears of the Kingdom – where to find and farm Smotherwing Butterflies The Smotherwing Butterfly is a valuable insect because it is one of the primary ingredients you will put to use once you learn how to make Fireproof Elixir. Unfortunately, it can be a bit difficult to track down unless you know where to look. To find and farm Smothering Butterflies, travel to the Death Mountain and Eldin Canyon regions. The insect isn't super common in either place, but you should find a few. Screens...

Gamer Empire Tuesday, May 23, 2023 1:03 PM
     In Project Zomboid, the carpentry skill plays a vital role in every single part of your journey. By leveling up the carpentry skill, you can enhance your abilities to construct, fortify structures, or disassemble furniture, thus ultimately increasing your chances of survival. Recommended Read: How to Loot Zombies in Project Zomboid This guide will show […]

Gamer Empire Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:34 PM
     In Fire Emblem Engage, Bond Rings work similarly to Emblem Rings, with each one carrying the spirit of heroic Fire Emblem characters from previous generations. Similarly to Emblem Rings, you can equip these Bond Rings to your acquired Units to receive special bonuses. Recommended Read: Best Emblem + Unit Pairings in Fire Emblem Engage Despite […]

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 6:00 PM
     In a major update on the Warhammer Community website, key details of the main factions in the forthcoming game, Warhammer: The Old World, were disclosed. The game, set in the decades before the Great War Against Chaos and the Siege of Praag, will focus on nine core factions, with their stories unraveled in the first …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 5:00 PM
     Catalyst Game Labs, widely known for its tabletop gaming exploits, has taken a new leap with the creation of its board game division, Catalyst BoardGames. Their first exciting venture is the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for the board game "Overlords: In Training". The campaign, currently open, will conclude on June 27, providing ample opportunity …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 4:30 PM
     Kobold Press, known for its innovation in the world of tabletop roleplaying games, has launched a Kickstarter for their new role-playing game, Tales of the Valiant (ToV). This exciting project combines the time-honored tradition of 5th Edition high fantasy games with Kobold Press's unique creative vision. "Tales of the Valiant keeps all the best of …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 4:00 PM
     Free League Publishing today announced the upcoming launch of two new expansions for The Lord of the Rings™ Roleplaying game: Ruins of Eriador and Tales From Eriador. These expansions adapt Tales From the Lone-Lands and Ruins of the Lost Realm from the award-winning second edition of The One Ring™ roleplaying game. Drawing from the rich …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 3:00 PM
     Rulefactory has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for their latest magical adventure game, Library of Jakkarth. This easy-to-learn game is perfect for 2 to 5 players who want to immerse themselves in a world of magic and mystery. As of now, 178 backers have pledged a total of $11,988 towards the Kickstarter campaign's goal of …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 2:51 PM
     Running a little late today because I got those famous words at work. "They changed the launch date." Fun, fun, fun. But that's as may be. Over here, it's time to get you some gaming podcasts to listen to. I needed time to slow down, but these can help your week hopefully speed up a …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 2:00 PM
     Demiplane has officially launched the open beta of their revolutionary Character Builder and Character Sheet Tools for Pathfinder NEXUS. This cutting-edge software offers Pathfinder Second Edition players an immersive, user-friendly approach to character creation and management. The Future of Pathfinder Gameplay The Character Builder allows players to fully customize their heroes with an extensive selection …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, May 23, 2023 1:35 PM
     In a unique twist on Norse mythology, the new board game "Fight for Ragnarok" offers players the chance to become the last god standing at the end of the world. The game is currently live on Kickstarter, where it has already begun to gather backing. The game is set at the end of the world, …

WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Tuesday, May 23, 2023 6:59 PM
     The UK physical sale chart for the last week has been revealed, and Zelda is sitting comfortably the top, along with another two Zelda titles in the top 20.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, May 23, 2023 4:03 PM
    

It will launch sometime in October for PC

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, May 23, 2023 3:22 PM
    

A release date was not announced.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, May 23, 2023 3:00 PM

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, May 23, 2023 2:29 PM
    

The demo will follow protagonist Clive in his younger years at the start of his journey.

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iDev Games Feed Tuesday, May 23, 2023 1:44 PM
     Welcome To... Chichester OVN Omnibus Edition contains OVN 1, 2 and 3 in one program...