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PCGamesN Saturday, July 22, 2023 11:36 AM Get cozy for cheap with huge Steam sale on the most relaxing games       The SimFest Steam sale is underway, bringing you plenty of the most relaxing games on PC at a hefty discount. With all manner of satisfying ways to while away the hours on Steam, there's everything from life sims like Disney Dreamlight Valley to strategy games like Xenonauts 2 on offer for cheap. If you're looking to spend some lazy summer afternoons playing some chill games, you won't want to miss out on this Steam sale, so move fast to grab these bargains. Continue reading Get cozy for cheap with huge Steam sale on the most relaxing games MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Steam FAQ, Steam family sharing, Steam in-home streaming

PCGamesN Saturday, July 22, 2023 10:06 AM Exoprimal details new PvE endgame mode and Alpha Variant Exosuits       An Exoprimal update from the development team at Capcom outlines some of the new features on the way to its dinosaur-demolishing multiplayer game in the coming weeks. Following the game's launch, the team is already planning to roll out a new dedicated endgame PvE mode soon, and also shows off one of the Alpha Variant Exosuits coming in a free Exoprimal update in August. Continue reading Exoprimal details new PvE endgame mode and Alpha Variant Exosuits MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Exoprimal review, Exoprimal system requirements, Best dinosaur games

PCGamesN Saturday, July 22, 2023 9:22 AM The Elder Scrolls Morrowind's biggest mod is about to get even bigger       The Morrowind project that aims to restore the entire province's mainland in the third Elder Scrolls RPG game from Bethesda has just uploaded a colossal update, as five more expansions, hundreds of quests, NPCs, and thousands of interior and exterior spaces are still coming to the mod. So if the wait for the Elder Scrolls 6 release date is too much, this Morrowind project will keep you busy for ages. Continue reading The Elder Scrolls Morrowind's biggest mod is about to get even bigger MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elder Scrolls 6 release date, Best Skyrim mods, Best games like Skyrim

PCGamesN Saturday, July 22, 2023 6:51 AM Barbie and Oppenheimer collide in Nuketown-style Fortnite map       A new Barbenheimer Fortnite map sees the most unlikely pairing of the summer collide, as the nuclear trauma of Oppenheimer and the pink-tinged glitz and glamor of Barbie meet in Fortnite. This Fortnite map capitalizes on the internet's current favorite trend, bringing the bizarre movie duo together in Epic's world-topping battle royale game. Continue reading Barbie and Oppenheimer collide in Nuketown-style Fortnite map MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite Chapter 4 map - key locations, Free PC games, All Fortnite Chapter 4 weapons

PCGamesN Saturday, July 22, 2023 6:48 AM Celebrate gaming's fishiest trend with a classic free game on Steam       Sega Bass Fishing is a free game on Steam right now, as it joins the likes of Dredge and Dave the Diver as a pretty chill experience. A highlight of the Dreamcast era, here's how to snag Sega Bass Fishing for free right now. Continue reading Celebrate gaming's fishiest trend with a classic free game on Steam MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best PC games, Best relaxing games, Best free games

PCGamesN Saturday, July 22, 2023 5:44 AM Snag yourself an Elden Ring Turtle Pope before they're gone forever       The Elden Ring Turtle Pope is the perfect example of how FromSoftware's RPG games have mastered the art of taking over the internet. By putting a pope hat on a giant turtle, Miyazaki and crew have made an iconic character in Elden Ring, and you can actually snag your very own Turtle Pope right now - with a catch. Continue reading Snag yourself an Elden Ring Turtle Pope before they're gone forever MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes

PCGamesN Saturday, July 22, 2023 5:39 AM Diablo 4 patch notes – 1.1.0 hotfix boosts Nightmare Dungeon grind       Diablo 4 patch 1.1.0 hotfix 3 has just rolled out to the RPG game, and it'll make your journey through Diablo 4 Nightmare Dungeons smoother than ever. Following its Campfire Chat addressing the response to its nerf-heavy Season 1 patch, the Diablo 4 team at Blizzard releases its first planned hotfix, which makes the most popular endgame content a little smoother to encourage players to tackle higher-level Dungeons. Continue reading Diablo 4 patch notes – 1.1.0 hotfix boosts Nightmare Dungeon grind MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes

Siliconera Saturday, July 22, 2023 12:00 PM Review: Lakeburg Legacies Lets You Meddle in People's Lives in the Best Ways       Lakeburg Legacies is an unusual approach to the concept of a city builder. You're building up a specific city. However, the most critical element here involves people. Yes, you're still going to collect other resources necessary to keep a kingdom afloat. However, it all depends on getting right people, helping them fall in love with the best suited partners, and then hopefully using their skills to ensure the success of the city. Each run of Lakeburg Legacies can run a bit differently, as it all varies based on who shows up and how their relationships go. You start with a single villager who will be tasks with becoming a lumberjack. You then need to get wood, the initial most critical resource, to build a home for them and begin to build other resource-generating facilities. You then marry this person off, which brings in another resident, gives you a chance for the new couple to raise a family, and gets the village population growing. This cycle increases on a growing scale, with opportunities for relationship-related events coming up as people spend more time together and Lakeburg grows, until the period of time set at the outset of the game appears. [caption id="attachment_973153" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Screenshot by Siliconera[/caption] This means that Lakeburg Legacy is more about building a community than an actual settlement. However, the actual settlement starting segments are equally important! You can't keep people alive without things like food and natural resources. But the goal is to get you invested in your citizens' lives, and it's pretty good at that. Especially early on or once you get to the point where you have a royal family. For my first 10 in-game years in both of the runs I did, I was incredibly focused on my initial families. Especially during my initial trial, which I set as a look at the town over a 75 year period, and my last one, which involved more challenging difficulty modifiers and a 100-year period. (You can choose 30, 75, or 100 years, then either directly customize all difficulty or choose from Economy or Service Building & Illicit Trade preset difficulty modifiers to make it harder or easier.) During early days, I'd want my families to succeed! In the first run, it was because I wanted to be certain I was doing things right. I wanted Albrecht and his husband Roland, who Tindra said was a "good" match due to how many commonalities they shared, to be happy together with a big family. They only ended up adopting one child, but they were one of my happiest couples and worked together peacefully as lumberjacks. However, my farmer Wolfgang and his "excellent" match wife and huntress Calanthe broke up shortly after they had their first child. However, a random event after did lead to them getting back together after she kissed a sentient frog, passed out, and woke up in his house again after he found her unconscious on the side of the road. [caption id="attachment_973152" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Screenshot by Siliconera[/caption] While getting the items needed to support life, like food, and increase the range of service buildings and how many people can work at each one, are critical, people are the most important resource in Lakeburg Legacies. The game handles this function quite well. When either recruiting a neighbor by paying money or matching up a single villager with hearts, you'll be able to see what someone's specialties are. Stats like strength and intelligence are considered, and they'll have their own aptitudes and aspirations. So starting out, one candidate the matchmaker psychic (and narrator) Tindra pointed out for my villager Martine was an excellent match, but he was only good at being a royal or an actor. However, she then suggested Josephine, who was a "good" match and had rat tamer as an aspiration. I needed a rat tamer, so that's the match I made. This also means balancing who works where throughout town. A rating of up to five stars shows how well-suited someone is for a role. If it is a higher mark and it's their aspiration, then you might get bonuses like faster or increased outputs of resources. However, you also need to watch the ambiance levels once two or more employees are there. Neutral and good vibes are fine, as people will work well, and you may even see greater gains. But if there are conflicting personalities or people have negative connotations, perhaps because a woman is forced to work with her former spouse's affair partner, then it just ruins everything. You can also expend hearts to "force" things like greetings, breakups, and larger families, if you have enough resources, but I found it was more fun to go with the flow. [caption id="attachment_973154" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Screenshot by Siliconera[/caption] What I'm saying is, it is easy to get invested. While I could see the relationship and social elements of Lakeburg Legacies being different each time you play, I feel like the city building and societal management will always feel the same. As such, it might get a bit tedious. For example, you're always going to see the town begin to grow in the same way, with things like the lumber mill, farm, hunting tent, mine, and such showing up first. You'll need to prioritize diversification of resources, ensuring the farm is also giving you wheat and the hunters are bringing in both hides and meat, for a while. This isn't bad. A lot of civilization management games proceed in this fashion. But it isn't going to be like an actual game of Civilization, during which you can start to diversify and prioritize different paths of development each time you hop into a new game. With Lakeburg Legacies, growing the town itself will tend to follow the same general paths each time. Lakeburg Legacies is an unconventional approach to a city management simulation, and it's one that works quite well if you're the sort who can get invested in virtual characters' lives. What matters here is keeping an eye on characters, pairing them up, finding the perfect jobs for them, and essentially being an incredibly nosy neighbor. The actual simulation element isn't as taxing, unless you choose high difficulty modifiers, with resources arriving at a steady pace. Instead, the fun comes from seeing how these people interact with each other and watching how the matches you make and townsfolk you select for certain relationships or responsibilities end up. Lakeburg Legacies will come to the PC on July 20, 2023. The post Review: Lakeburg Legacies Lets You Meddle in People's Lives in the Best Ways appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, July 22, 2023 9:00 AM It's Easy to Identify with A Reincarnated Witch Spells Doom's Heroine       It's easy to look down on yourself. Likewise, we all have periods of time when we all get depressed to various degrees. In the case of A Reincarnated Witch Spells Doom, the first volume of one of Yen Press' latest manga series, the heroine Sena finds herself facing crippling issues that result in her locking herself away not only in her original life, but her reincarnated, fantasy world one. What makes this first volume of the series so satisfying is seeing how she deals with the situations and then seizes opportunities to step outside her comfort zone. Things begin with a peek at Sena's new life in the fantasy world, which essentially explains the whole title "A Reincarnated Witch Spells Doom. This new world is filled with people who can and can't use magic. It seems like Sena can! However, she doesn't cast spells in the traditional way and is more spitting out curses. She only knows two specifically: Explode and Perish. As a result, she's isolated in a cabin in the forest following some incidents in her youth when said skills were used with good intentions, but caused Situations. Now that her mother died, she's all alone. To juxtapose this, we see how Sena went through something similar. In her real-world life, before she met Truck-kun, she couldn't bring herself to go to school. There was essentially this mental block. When she did muster the strength to do so, she got hit by a truck because her guardian angel didn't expect her to ever leave the house. (This, in turn, led to her second chance.) She talked about the school exploding, so she wouldn't need to go or have that anxiety surrounding it, and being okay with things perishing. [gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="973401" link="file"] What makes this first volume of the A Reincarnated Witch Spells Doom manga so compelling is that Sena is easy to root for. When she got hit by the truck, it was after she got enough courage to actually go to school again. After she arrived in the other world, she wanted to consider a different kind of life in which she'd connect with people and go outside of her comfort zone. For much of the first part, we see how she's gotten by on her own, until a meeting with a young man named Keith provides the impetus to actually take action. This meeting gives her someone who expresses such a curiosity and offers such potential for insight that she's tempted into actually venturing beyond her isolated home. I also appreciate how Sora shows what Sena's first steps into the outside world go in these early chapters. Yes, there's a bit of a push to move along the plot. But the execution from there allows us to see the situations from different sides. It also shows opportunities for Sena to still set new goals and grow. In general, A Reincarnated Witch Spells Doom's start to the manga is fantastic at making sure we can see elements of ourselves in Sena. We can get feeling so overwhelmed and bogged down that we'd want to stay inside. Her situation ensures we understand why she isolated herself in her new life. More importantly, it provides ample reasons why we should root for her to grow as a person and find happiness. Volume 1 of A Reincarnated Witch Spells Doom is available now, and volume 2 of the manga will launch on September 19, 2023. The post It's Easy to Identify with A Reincarnated Witch Spells Doom's Heroine appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, July 22, 2023 9:00 AM Higurashi When They Cry: Gou Manga Doesn't Hold Back       The Higurashi When They Cry experience is a powerful one. From its sound novel roots and anime adaptation to now the Higurashi When They Cry: Gou manga localization, it forces people to reconcile cute characters and quiet country life with the mysteries and events before them. The first volume essentially offers its takes on the Onidamashi and Watanagashi "question" arcs, and it doesn't hold back in its retelling of the events. Editor's Note: There will be mild spoilers for volume 1 of the Higurashi When They Cry: Gou manga below. Volume 1 of the Higurashi When They Cry: Gou manga sets the tone with three color pages that allude back to the original Onikakushi ending. So even though someone could maybe go into the game or anime blind and have no idea about the nature of the story, there's no ambiguity here. The fact that Yen Press also used color pages for this portion hammers it home. No matter how cute the characters may be in the ensuing pages and how calm rural Hinamizawa may be, it isn't. Something's coming. But initially, this setup seems great! Keiichi is happy with small town life. It seems like there's a chance for love with the girl-next-door Rena. There's a small community of people in Hinamizawa, but they get along well with their friends Mion, Satoko, and Rika. All of the Higurashi When They Cry: Gou characters look adorable, and it practically feels like a slice of life comedy with Satoko's pranks, the group picnic, and Rena's excitement of finding the Colonel Sanders KFC mascot statue at the dump. (Kenta-kun!) [caption id="attachment_973101" align="alignnone" width="408"] Image via Yen Press[/caption] However, it's when they meet Kenta-kun that Keiichi also meets the photographer Tomitake mentions a murder. Keiichi learns a brutal assault happened when the government attempted to build a dam there. He tries to ask Rena and Mion about it. That's when we see the perfect execution of Tomato Akase's art, as it shows how these characters that were previously adorable a few pages ago suddenly take on this horrifying slant. It's so much so that it's otherworldly, and especially evocative due to the fact that these depictions can shift so swiftly. Especially in the case of Rena, who's set up as the "cutest" character for this first part of the story. In the second part of volume 1 of the Higurashi When They Cry: Gou manga, the story shifts to Mion. We get to see another side of her, following a chapter dedicated to Rika and her perspective on current events. What's fascinating is that this one focuses on how well Keiichi and her also fit together. However, we're also abruptly introduced to Mion's twin, Shion. But due to the nature of the story and the execution of the art, it leaves us with a whole other sort of mystery. Who is Keiichi spending time with? How are they connected? What is going on with Mion and Shion? It's intriguing in that it's presented as an entirely different type of horror. We're still seeing how unsettling things are. The situation in Hinamizawa is still uncomfortable, even as much of the story is focusing on Keiichi's growing relationship with the twins. Again, it not only offers a fascinating comparison in terms of art, but when juxtaposed against what we just experienced in the Onidamashi storyline. With the Higurashi When They Cry: Gou manga, we get a whole new retelling of the story. It's one that captures what matters about the story, and all of the situations and mysteries they face. It maintains an atmosphere that can sometimes feel so normal, then drastically shift in tone. It does so in such a way that the artistic direction feels perfect either way. As a result, no punches are pulled and the story remains as powerful as ever. Volume 1 of the Higurashi When They Cry: Gou manga is available now, and volume 2 will be out on October 17, 2023. The post Higurashi When They Cry: Gou Manga Doesn't Hold Back appeared first on Siliconera.

Gamer Empire Saturday, July 22, 2023 10:50 AM Stellaris – How to Win the Game       If you are new to Stellaris, I wouldn't blame you for thinking that games have no end. While that is technically true, it is also possible to "win" a game of Stellaris. It is unfortunate that the game fails to teach this to new players effectively. You and every other empire in the galaxy are […]

WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Saturday, July 22, 2023 9:08 AM Hogwarts Legacy is the best selling game of the year, so far       The GSD has released a huge bunch of data covering the last six months of game and hardware sales. The data covers all the big European countries and most of the major publishers, and includes both physical and digital sales with Nintendo and 505 Games being the exceptions.

WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Saturday, July 22, 2023 8:23 AM Li Mei, Tanya and Baraka confirmed for Mortal Kombat 1       Netherealm has dropped a brand new trailer for the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1 and it confirms three classic characters are returning: Baraka, Tanya and Li Mei.

Pivotal Gamers Saturday, July 22, 2023 9:59 AM Free Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp       Hello fellow gamers. GrabTheGames is giving everyone the chance to win on Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp. Let's hear them out. Get Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp for FREE! A few words about Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp "Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp" brings you more of the world's best (and maybe only?) multiplayer dating sim; but in a way you've never expected! http://cdn.a...

Pivotal Gamers Saturday, July 22, 2023 4:21 AM Free Adventure Mosaics: Granny's Farm       Hello folks. Giveaway Of The Day holds a new giveaway for Adventure Mosaics: Granny's Farm. This is what they say. Adventure Mosaics: Granny's Farm is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Adventure Mosaics: Granny's Farm Exclusive offer from Giveaway of the Day and ToomkyGames! No third-party advertising ...

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GamersHeroes Friday, July 21, 2023 10:24 PM Mortal Kombat 1 Umgadi Trailer Released       Chosen for greatness, see the Umgadi warriors in action with the latest trailer for NetherRealm Studios and WB Games' Mortal Kombat 1. The post Mortal Kombat 1 Umgadi Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes.

PCGamesN Saturday, July 22, 2023 5:44 AM Snag yourself an Elden Ring Turtle Pope before they're gone forever       The Elden Ring Turtle Pope is the perfect example of how FromSoftware's RPG games have mastered the art of taking over the internet. By putting a pope hat on a giant turtle, Miyazaki and crew have made an iconic character in Elden Ring, and you can actually snag your very own Turtle Pope right now - with a catch. Continue reading Snag yourself an Elden Ring Turtle Pope before they're gone forever MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes

PCGamesN Saturday, July 22, 2023 5:39 AM Diablo 4 patch notes – 1.1.0 hotfix boosts Nightmare Dungeon grind       Diablo 4 patch 1.1.0 hotfix 3 has just rolled out to the RPG game, and it'll make your journey through Diablo 4 Nightmare Dungeons smoother than ever. Following its Campfire Chat addressing the response to its nerf-heavy Season 1 patch, the Diablo 4 team at Blizzard releases its first planned hotfix, which makes the most popular endgame content a little smoother to encourage players to tackle higher-level Dungeons. Continue reading Diablo 4 patch notes – 1.1.0 hotfix boosts Nightmare Dungeon grind MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, July 22, 2023 3:00 AM What are we all playing this weekend?       Here's a TV recommendation for you: Deadloch on Amazon Prime. A dark comedy cop show set in a small Tasmanian town where traditional culture clashes with artsy newcomers, and there's murder, and it's funny, and the characters are such delights. It's a bit like Top Of The Lake with jokes. But what are you playing this weekend? Here's what we're clicking on! Read more

iDev Games Feed Saturday, July 22, 2023 12:23 AM 7 days to shore demo       a challenging game with 7 levels a part of INDIE Game Jam 7 stranded in ocean will you be lost at sea of will you be the last survivor you're the only who can...

Pivotal Gamers Saturday, July 22, 2023 4:21 AM Free Adventure Mosaics: Granny's Farm       Hello folks. Giveaway Of The Day holds a new giveaway for Adventure Mosaics: Granny's Farm. This is what they say. Adventure Mosaics: Granny's Farm is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Adventure Mosaics: Granny's Farm Exclusive offer from Giveaway of the Day and ToomkyGames! No third-party advertising ...

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Kotaku Friday, July 21, 2023 5:28 PM Relive Sony's Hilariously Awkward 2006 E3 Press Conference In HD       Sony's big press conference at E3 2006 rapidly became the stuff of legend. Awkward, baffling, hilarious, and stilted all at once, the presser—which touted the PSP and revealed the price point for the PlayStation 3—was easily one of the company's most memorable, albeit unintentionally so, spawning an early, viral… Read more...

Kotaku Friday, July 21, 2023 4:55 PM Blizz On Diablo IV Uproar: Won't Do A Patch Like That 'Ever Again'       The last 48 hours of Diablo IV has been a little chaotic following wildly controversial changes to player power level in the game's first pre-season patch. Now, developer Blizzard is doing a bit of damage control, taking to a livestream on July 21 to try and explain its decision-making process, as well as what changes… Read more...

Kotaku Friday, July 21, 2023 4:50 PM Nintendo Posts Yona, Sidon Simps Are Screaming, Crying, Throwing Up       You know, I've gotta admire the bravery of Nintendo's social teams to post even one single tweet about Yona, Sidon's surprise fiance in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. However, I also doubt they were that shocked to see fans, slighted by her taking Link's boyfriend away from him, rolled in with the good… Read more...

PCGamesN Friday, July 21, 2023 5:03 PM The best weapon in FPS games won't be in BattleBit       As we all know, shotguns have been a staple in pretty much all of the best FPS games. From DOOM to the Battlefield series, shotguns have seemingly always been in our collective arsenal. In a recent BattleBit AMA on the PC Gaming subreddit, the developers received a slew of questions, including one about whether the beloved boomsticks will ever be added to the BattleBit roster. Continue reading The best weapon in FPS games won't be in BattleBit MORE FROM PCGAMESN: BattleBit guns, BattleBit codes, BattleBit servers

Twinfinite Friday, July 21, 2023 5:32 PM Sims 4 Horse Ranch Players Have Already Come Up with a Great New Challenge       Challenge accepted!

Siliconera Friday, July 21, 2023 7:50 PM Mortal Kombat 1 Gets Li Mei, Tanya, Peacemaker, Homelander       During the 2023 San Diego Comic Con, NetherRealm and Warner Bros announced a number of new Mortal Kombat 1 characters. Some are full characters. Others are Kameo Fighters. Not to mention six are Kombat Pack DLC folks. In total, Mortal Kombat 1 will get Baraka, Darrius, Goro, Li Mei, and Tanya in the main game, then Ermac, Homelander, Omni-Man, Peacemaker, Quan Chi, and Takeda Takahashi as DLC. First, here's the introduction to Mortal Kombat 1's Umgadi, which starts with Li Mei. The video begins by showing the warrior priestess. She was the former leader of the group. After that, Tanya appears. She then fights Li Mei. After that, we see Tanya hiding Mileena's "condition." It's then that we see Baraka, who is suffering from Tarkat. During the following gameplay footage, the Darrius and Goro Kameo Fighters show up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sLJ-xyjMQo&ab_channel=MortalKombat Meanwhile, here's the roster reveal trailer for the Mortal Kombat Ermac, Homelander, Omni-Man, Peacemaker, Quan Chi, and Takeda DLC. As a reminder, that pack will also feature Jean-Claude Van Damme as a skin for Johnny Cage and Ferra, Johnny Cage, Khameleon, Mavado, and Tremor as Kameo Fighters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT-3vhCl6N4&ab_channel=MortalKombat One of the previous reveals showed that Smoke and Rain would both appear in the game. They showed up in the Lin Kuei trailer for Mortal Kombat 1. Mortal Kombat 1 will come to the PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X, and PC on September 19, 2023. The post Mortal Kombat 1 Gets Li Mei, Tanya, Peacemaker, Homelander appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Friday, July 21, 2023 5:00 PM Like a Dragon Gaiden Early Story and Characters Revealed       Sega revealed what will happen in the first few hours of Like a Dragon Gaiden, as well as more details on some of the major characters. Kiryu will start the game as part of the Daidoji Faction. However, circumstances will push him back into the yakuza world, where he goes up against the Omi Alliance. [Thanks, Game Watch!] By faking his death, Kiryu was finally able to break free of his past as a yakuza. However, this means he lost both his future and his contact with his loved ones. So now, he works as an agent in the Daidoji Faction. One day, he receives orders to guard a smuggling operation at Yokohama Harbor. It seems that Kiryu has trouble fitting in with his colleagues, and he feels that his life is hollow due to the disparity between his past, abilities, and present. During the job, a mysterious group appears and forces the operation to grind to a halt since no one was supposed to know about it. The group recognizes Kiryu and realizes he's alive. Since Kiryu can't just let them go with that information, he's forced to once again enter the yakuza world. Here are some of the characters who'll play an important part in the story of Like a Dragon Gaiden: Akame (First Summer Uika) Akame is an odd-jobs girl who resides in Sotenbori. Through the Akame Network all around town, she doesn't let even a single piece of information escape her notice. She also works to bring "certain people" to "certain locations." Homare Nishitani III (Kim Jae-wook) Homare is the third patriarch of the Kijin Clan and he reached this status with abnormal speed. Like previous Homare Nishitanis, his handsome appearance belies his insanity. He loves to fight against powerful opponents more than anything. Kihei Hanawa  (Hiroki Touchi) Kihei is the leader of the Daidoji Faction and is the only way for Kiryu to access the outside world. He treats Kiryu as any other agent, and even nags at him despite Kiryu's former status. Kousei Shishido (Yasukaze Motomiya) Shishido is the trump card of the Watase clan (Omi Alliance) and enforces his authority through fear. He uses violence to get what he wants, and uses weapons without worrying whether he'll accidentally kill someone. Yuki Tsuruno (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) Tsuruno is the deputy of the Watase clan. Not only is he loyal, but he is a skilled planner with a tenacious attitude. The strategic traps that he's put out for Kiryu pose a serious threat. [gallery link="file" columns="5" ids="974071,974072,974073,974069,974070"] LIke a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will come out on November 9, 2023 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC. The post Like a Dragon Gaiden Early Story and Characters Revealed appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Friday, July 21, 2023 4:30 PM Love Live and Idolmaster Concert Announced for Late 2023       A combination Idolmaster and Love Live concert will take place on December 9 and 10, 2023 at Tokyo Dome in Japan. You can now apply to enter the lottery for advance tickets. This is the first part of the "Ijigen Fes," which will bring surprising collaborations to life to celebrate anime music. [Thanks, Game Watch!] Tickets cost 13,000 JPY ($91.70) for one day and 26,000 JPY ($183.45) for both. The concert will feature a large number of voice actresses from various Idolmaster and Love Live series. Some examples include Akari Kito from Nijigasaki High School Idol Club (Love Live), Liyuu of Liella (Love Live), and Honoka Kuroki of Idolmaster: Shiny Colors. The full list of participants will come from: Idolmaster Cinderella Girls Idolmaster Million Live Idolmaster Shiny Colors Love Live Aqours Love Live Liella Love Live Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Love Live Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club As mentioned earlier, this is the first collaboration of Ijigen Fes. Ijigen can mean otherworldly, and as the name suggests, it will organize otherworldly collaborations over a variety of intellectual properties. They will all focus on music, with a specific theme of how songs in IPs such as Love Live have grown past the "anime song" genre. The Idolmaster and Love Live concert will take place on December 9 and 10, 2023. The post Love Live and Idolmaster Concert Announced for Late 2023 appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Friday, July 21, 2023 4:00 PM Street Fighter 6 Won't Reset LP       In an interview with Inside Games, Producer Shuhei Matsumoto and Director Takayuki Nakayama of Street Fighter 6 confirmed that the game will not have LP reset. There will be a new mechanic in place instead. However, they did not go into details about it in the interview. They simply mentioned that the team will implement it soon. [Thanks, Inside Games!] LP, or League Points, determine your rank in Street Fighter 6. Usually, in games with a ranked system, new seasons will reset a player's rank or at least lower them back down so that they can work their way back up again. It seems that Capcom plans to do away with that in Street Fighter VI. It will also open up a Master League for high-level players. Other tidbits from the interview include game balance. Nakayama said that the team plans on adjusting the game balance once per year. It will likely do so after major tournaments such as Capcom Cup, since it wouldn't be a good idea for the meta to change during a competition. It will also fix bugs that the player base brings to their attention, as well as minor adjustments here and there. However, it will always inform the players about the reasoning behind the changes when it does so. Street Fighter 6 is readily available on on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC. The new DLC character, Rashid, will join the game on July 24, 2023. The post Street Fighter 6 Won't Reset LP appeared first on Siliconera.

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, July 21, 2023 8:30 PM How to get the Shishioji mount in FFXIV       One of the two new mounts added in 6.45 is definitely the harder of the two to get. The Shishioji mount by name alone may be confusing to what it is and where to get it. It's a long trek, but here's how to get the Shishioji mount in FFXIV. The Shishioji Mount- what and where is it? Shishioji is one of the four final bosses of Mount Rokkon, and ties with Moko for the one I find the most painful to face no matter what the mechanics are. As Mount Rokkon tells us, it is a legendary auspice that when you wake from its stone statue nap, is not eager to see you. This is what pure suffering looks like. Screenshot by PC Invasion Getting this nightmare fuel snake tailed mount so you can relieve memories of being KOed over and over again is no easy task. You have to venture through Another Mount Rokkon, which is Mount Rokkon but worse. The Shishioji mount has a chance of dropping from the final boss treasure chest. If you don't have good RNG, you could also just buy...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, July 21, 2023 7:23 PM Diablo 4 Season 1 best Rogue leveling builds | Twisted Blades, Flurry, Penetrating Shot, and more       The Season of the Malignant saw many adjustments to the strength of characters and builds across the board. It's no secret that many of those changes weren't well received. Fortunately, if you're rocking Rogue this season, we escape the Nerf Hammer with a minor slap on the wrist, and we can still enjoy a smooth journey to level 50. Let me give you a crash course in all things sharp and stealthy with our Diablo 4 Season 1 best Rogue leveling builds | Twisted Blades, Flurry, Penetrating Shot, and more. Rogue escaped the nerfs mostly unscathed, but same can't be said for the Sorcerer. Still, just because they got hit, it doesn't mean you shouldn't use them. If you want a challenge this season, check out our Sorcerer leveling guide.   What is the best Rogue Leveling Build in Diablo 4 Season 1? If you want the best Rogue Build for leveling, which will also set you up for one of the strongest endgame builds, you can't go wrong with�...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, July 21, 2023 6:24 PM Best locations to farm Gallowvine in Diablo 4       For Season 1 of Diablo 4, there are a lot of new things that have come packed in. Along with a new story, and new meta, there are more ways to farm resources for all sorts of this. This guide will show you the best locations to farm Gallowvine in Diablo 4. Now, you may find herbs all over, however, Gallowvine seems to be significantly rare. Follow along to find the best areas to gather this elusive plant. Diablo 4: Best locations to farm Gallowvine It's important knowing how to do this early on because the first quest of the Season Journey requires you to collect 15 Gallowvine herbs. Currently, there are two locations where this herb will show up. They are: Fractured Peaks Dry Steppes Screenshot via PC Invasion Basically, look for dry or mountainous areas, this is where Gallowvine may be. They can also be dropped by enemies you slaw, so you could run these plants very quickly. However, it also seems exploration is a good option as well. Additionally, you c...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, July 21, 2023 5:56 PM How to get Malignant Invokers in Diablo 4 Season 1       There are a plethora of new features to discover in Season 1 of Diablo 4. One of the new items you can get your hands on are Malignant Invokers. During Season of the Malignant, a curse is spreading across Sanctuary called the Malignant. If you're interesting in farming Caged Hearts, you'll want to get some Malignant Invokers. We'll explain how to get Malignant Invokers in Diablo 4 Season 1. Diablo 4 Season 1: Where to get Malignant Invokers Malignant Invokers are a new type of consumable that allow you to prioritize which type of Cages Hearts you're looking to farm. How you get Malignant Invokers in Diablo 4 Season 1 is by crafting them, or from enemy drops. You'll first need to start the Season of the Malignant questline to get yourself some Malignant Invokers. Either wait for enemies to drop some, or craft them yourself at Cormond's Workbench. During this three-month-long Season event, you can farm up to 32 different Caged Hearts. Out ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, July 21, 2023 5:30 PM How to defeat Legion Drain in Remnant 2       Though every campaign is randomized in Remnant 2, one of the first bosses you might come across is Legion Drain. This boss has a floating circle for a head that moves around the arena and shoots you with red Rot orbs while you're getting bombed by adds. Don't worry, I'm here to help you defeat Legion Drain in Remnant 2 and keep moving forward to bigger and badder things. Note: If you're struggling with Legion Drain in Remnant 2, you might want to consider buying new weapons or upgrading what you have. Best ways to beat Legion Drain in Remnant 2 Before you encounter Legion Drain in Remnant 2, you need to make sure you rest at the Checkpoint. This is because you'll likely die to Legion Drain a handful of times, and restarting the level from the beginning isn't fun. When you are ready, walk through the gate. The best strategy to defeat Legion Drain is the same regardless of the Archetype you choose, but one thing that helped me eliminat...

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, July 21, 2023 5:00 PM Doctor Who Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Two New Roleplaying Game Books from Cubicle 7       Cubicle 7 has revealed plans to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of Doctor Who with the release of two special edition roleplaying game (RPG) books. The iconic science fiction series first hit screens in November 1963 and has since amassed a dedicated fanbase eager to embark on new adventures across time and space. Doctor Who: Sixty …

Pivotal Gamers Friday, July 21, 2023 6:06 PM World of Warships Bonus Giveaway (PC)       Hello folks. MMOHuts holds a new giveaway for World of Warships. Let's hear them out. We've partnered with Wargaming to give away special bonuses for World of Warships to new and veteran players alike! World of Warships is a FREE-TO-PLAY naval action MMO with a focus on the epic large-scale sea battles of the first half of the twentieth century. Collect hundreds of mighty vessels, cust...