Siliconera Friday, August 18, 2023 2:30 PM 
This week, we'll see the Boruto manga return in chapter 81 with the Two Blue Vortex timeskip. The new chapter will appear on August 20, 2023. People will be able to read it for free on MangaPlus and Viz Media's official sites. It also means we'll get to see the Boruto timeskip look in action for the first time. There's been quite a gap between chapters. Back in April 2023, a three month hiatus was announced. Chapter 80 of the Boruto manga appeared back on April 18, 2023, and it is still available to read for free on both MangaPlus and Viz ahead of the debut of chapter 81. This allows people to catch up with what happened before the cliffhanger. Ahead of the new release, we did get a peek at how Boruto looks after the timeskip. The cover for the V-Jump magazine showing the older version of the character already appeared online. Viz Media also released a new piece of art highlighting his appearance. Here's how the older Boruto looks:
[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="978941" link="file"] Boruto: Two Blue Vortex will return with chapter 81 of the manga on August 20, 2023. The chapter will be free to read online. The anime is streaming on Crunchyroll. The manga volumes are published outside Japan by Viz Media. The post Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 81 Arrives This Weekend appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, August 18, 2023 2:00 PM 
Square Enix announced the details for the FFXIV Moogle Treasure Trove 10th Anniversary Hunt event. It will begin on August 27, 2023. We'll be able to earn Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry from different kinds of activities until patch 6.5 arrives in October 2023. Then, we have until patch 7.0's release to trade those new Tomestones for the 10th Anniversary Hunt items. First, here are all the objectives that give Irregular Tomestomes of Tenfold Pageantry during the FFXIV Moogle Treasure Trove 10th Anniversary Hunt: - Asphodelos: The First Circle level 90 raid: 3 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Asphodelos: The Second Circle level 90 raid: 3 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Asphodelos: The Third Circle level 90 raid: 3 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Asphodelos: The Fourth Circle level 90 raid: 3 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Abyssos: The Fifth Circle level 90 raid: 3 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Abyssos: The Sixth Circle level 90 raid: 3 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Abyssos: The Seventh Circle level 90 raid: 3 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Abyssos: The Eighth Circle level 90 raid: 3 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Aglaia level 90 raid: 12 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Aitiascope level 89 dungeon: 8 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Anabaseios: The Ninth Circle level 90 raid: 4 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Anabaseios: The Tenth Circle level 90 raid: 4 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Anabaseios: The Eleventh Circle level 90 raid: 4 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Anabaseios: The Twelfth Circle level 90 raid: 4 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Castrum Meridianum level 50 dungeon: 8 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Containment Bay Z1T9 level 90 trial: 8 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Copied Factory level 80 raid: 10 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Dead Ends level 90 dungeon: 8 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Dun Scaith level 60 raid: 14 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Euphrosyne level 90 raid: 14 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Fields of Glory (Shatter) level 30 PvP: 6 or 10 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Hidden Gorge level 30 PvP: 6 or 10 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Ktisis Hyperboreia level 87 dungeon : 8 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Labyrinth of the Ancients level 50 raid: 6 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Onsal Hakair (Danshig Naadam) level 30 PvP: 6 or 10 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Orbonne Monastery level 70 raid: 14 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Porta Decumana level 50 trial: 6 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Praetorium level 50 dungeon: 14 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Puppet's Bunker level 80 raid: 12 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Ridorana Lighthouse level 70 raid: 12 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Royal City of Rabanastre level 70 raid: 10 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Seal Rock (Seize) level 30 PvP: 6 or 10 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Syrcus Tower level 50 raid: 6 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Tower of Babil level 83 dungeon: 8 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Tower at Paradigm's Breach level 80 raid: 14 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Tower of Zot level 81 dungeon: 8 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Vanaspati level 85 dungeon: 8 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Void Ark level 60 raid: 6 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- Weeping City of Mhach level 60 raid: 10 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
- World of Darkness level 50 raid: 6 Irregular Tomestones of Tenfold Pageantry
Next, here's a list of some of the more notable items you can get during the FFXIV Moogle Treasure Trove 10th Anniversary Hunt. You can actually trade them in at the designated Itinerant Moogle until patch 7.0 arrives. You'll find that character at Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks at X:9.4, Y:11.6, New Gridania at X:12.4, Y:12.1, and Ul'dah, Steps of Nald at X:9.6, Y:9.1. - Auspicious Kamuy Mount Fife - 30 Tomestones
- Big Shell Mount Whistle - 50 Tomestones
- Blissful Kamuy Mount Fife - 30 Tomestones
- Disembodied Head Resonator - 50 Tomestones
- Euphonious Kamuy Mount Fife - 30 Tomestones
- Fat Cat Minion - 7 Tomestones
- Fat Cat Parasol - 100 Tomestones
- Fate Gwiber Mount Trumpet - 50 Tomestones
- Forgiven Hate Minion - 50 Tomestones
- Hallowed Kamuy Mount Fife - 30 Tomestones
- Legendary Kamuy Mount Fife - 30 Tomestones
- Lunar Kamuy Mount Fife - 30 Tomestones
- Modern Aesthetics - Both Ways - 100 Tomestones
- Modern Aesthetics - Styled for Hire - 50 Tomestones
- Reveling Kamuy Minion Fife - 30 Tomestones
- Samurai Barding - 100 Tomestones
- Shoebill Minion - 50 Tomestones
- Taoist Moogle Minion - 1 Tomestone
- Ten Year Anniversary Framer's Kit - 10 Tomestones
- Toad Head - 30 Tomestones
- Toad Suit - 30 Tomestones
- Tyrannosaur Mount Horn - 50 Tomestones
- Warrior of Light Card - 100 Tomestones
The full list of items is on the official event site. This is one of two events that will begin on August 27, 2023 and run until 6.5 drops. The Rising will take place at the same time. Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. The FFXIV Moogle Treasure Trove 10th Anniversary Hunt will begin on August 27, 2023. It will end when patch 6.5 appears in October 2023. The post FFXIV Moogle Treasure Trove 10th Anniversary Hunt Begins in August appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, August 18, 2023 1:30 PM 
Bandai Namco announced the first Season Pass 2 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R DLC will be Golden Wind's Leone Abbacchio. There's no exact release date for his debut yet. However, we do know he'll show up in Early Autumn 2023. There's also an initial teaser trailer showing him and his Stand Moody Jazz, also known as Moody Blues. In JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind, Leone Abbacchio is a part of Bruno Bucciarati's team. His Stand Moody Jazz is capable of recreating past events, with Abbacchio controlling those actions.
The end of the video also reminds people of what's coming in the rest of Season Pass 2. The Giorno Giovanna Haruno Shiobana costume is the bonus for buying the pass instead of specific characters. There will also be two more characters. One person from Diamond is Unbreakable will join in Autumn 2023. In Late Winter 2023, a JoJolion character will become part of the cast. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R is on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. Season 2 DLC is on the way, with The post First JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Season Pass 2 DLC Is Leone Abbacchio appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, August 18, 2023 1:30 PM 
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio released a new overview trailer for Like a Dragon Gaiden. This included a new trailer detailing new story elements, an overview of gameplay elements and the announcement of a Special Trial Version demo for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. The new Like a Dragon Gaiden story trailer features a lot of new information. Kiryu has to take on a job to prevent harm coming to the kids in his orphanage. He must venture into the underground of Sotenbori after a failed smuggling operation and get wrapped up in more Tojo Clan and Omi Alliance conflict. The trailer also showed brief glimpses of other high-profile characters from the series, including Ichiban, Majima and Saejima, although their roles in the story are unclear. There is also a brief mention of Hawaii, suggesting the story will tie in with 2024's Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. A lot of new gameplay elements for Like a Dragon Gaiden were shown off in the overview trailer. This included new gadgets for Kiryu's previously announced Agent Style of combat, such as rocket boots. The series' trademark side activities were also detailed. There will be a Battle Arena mode, which can include team battles with large customizable squads. There will also be the usual Cabaret Club interactions, only now the hostesses appear in live-action video. Other side activities include karaoke, darts, pool, and a golf driving range. Classic arcade games will also feature, with Flicky, Fantasy Zone, Alex Kidd, and Sonic the Fighters all making appearances. Like a Dragon Gaiden will come bundled with a Special Trial Version demo for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. This will also feature unique scenes if you beat Like a Dragon Gaiden first. In addition, Studio Director Masayoshi Yokoyama confirmed that Like a Dragon Gaiden will be available to play at the 2023 Gamescom, PAX West and Tokyo Game Show events. It will also be appearing at other shows in other locations ahead of its release. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is set to release on November 9, 2023. It will release for PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. The post Like a Dragon Gaiden Overview Trailer Show Off New Side Activities appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, August 18, 2023 12:30 PM 
Bandai put the latest set in its series of Pokémon Scale World figures up for pre-order. This new set is the Paldea Region Set, which features 9 different Pokémon from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, as well as the trainer Juliana. The set is listed at a pre-order price of 3,300 yen ($22.68) and will be released at retailers across Japan and on the Bandai online store in December 2023. In the past, Big Bad Toy Store sold previous sets in the series, so they may end up being available worldwide. Here's a list of all of the Pokémon and trainer figures included in the Pokémon Scale World Paldea Region Set: - Crocalor
- Floragato
- Fuecoco
- Juliana (Violet ver.)
- Meowscarada
- Quaquaval
- Quaxly
- Quaxwell
- Sprigatito
You can get a closer look at the figures in the gallery below: [gallery ids="978887,978888,978889,978890,978891,978893,978894" link="file"] Pokémon Scale World is a series of 1/20th scale figures. This line centers around the concept of evolution, producing first evolution forms that are small enough to hold in your fingertips to further evolutions that are large enough to fill both hands. The toys are recommended for ages 15 and up. The Pokémon Scale World Paldea Region Set by Bandai will be available in December 2023 for 3,300 yen ($22.68) from mass merchandisers across Japan as well as the Bandai online store. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available on the Nintendo Switch worldwide. The post Paldea Pokemon Scale World Figures Drop in December appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, August 18, 2023 12:00 PM 
Due to health issues, Nijisanji Vtuber Maimoto Keisuke announced an "indefinite hiatus" in a recent stream and on social media. His activities will halt on September 1, 2023. The announcement specifically referred to this as a hiatus, rather than a graduation. Here's the stream in which the Nijisanji Vtuber discussed the situation. (It is only available in Japanese.) In it, he noted that this is a health issue he's been dealing with for a while.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUdElrpDs_Q&ab_channel=%E8%88%9E%E5%85%83%E5%95%93%E4%BB%8B And here is his official announcement. He confirmed the day his hiatus will start and thanked people for their support. This comes after his first appearance on the Nijiban Nijisanji Vtuber talk show on August 13, 2023 and his participation in the company's Koshien Summer this month. However, we did have some idea something was going on. Back on August 5, 2023, he confirmed he wouldn't participate in NIJIFes 2023. At the time, he said he'd have more news later. That event will be held in Japan between December 23-24, 2023. Maimoto Keisuke debuted back in August 2018. He joined the company with fellow Nijisanji Seeds Amemori Sayo, Asuka Hina, Harusaki Air, Kanda Shoichi, and Takamiya Rion. The hiatus for Nijisanji Vtuber Maimoto Keisuke will begin on September 1, 2023. The post Nijisanji Vtuber Maimoto Keisuke Taking an Indefinite Hiatus appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, August 18, 2023 11:30 AM 
In the beginning of June 2023, Capcom announced Mega Man x Dive service would end on September 27, 2023. However, it also followed up saying an offline version would appear in 2023 to succeed it. Now there's a release date for Mega Man x Dive Offline. We'll see it on Steam in North America on either August 31, 2023 or September 1, 2023, depending on your time zone. It will cost $29.99, and pre-orders are open. As a reminder, this is a paid version of the former gacha game. This means everything from the previous release is there and able to be earned. There are over 100 playable characters from various installments and over 900 stages. You'll be able to choose who you use to go through each level, with characters becoming more viable depending on the weapons you get, use, and improve. The Steam product page also noted some things people can expect. You can earn Achievements as you play. Your save data will also be backed up via the cloud. There's also some controller support for it. However, there is also an EULA to agree to after you buy the game before you can begin playing it. Mega Man x Dive Offline will launch on September 1, 2023. The original game will be around until service ends on September 27, 2023. Nothing will happen to Mega Man x Dive Mobile, which is available on Android and Apple iOS devices. The post Mega Man X Dive Offline Release Date Set appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, August 18, 2023 11:00 AM 
Back in April 2023, Level Infinite and SHIFT UP teased a NIKKE NieR: Automata crossover. At the time, there was only a brief video that altered the logo to replace the "NI" in the game's name with the ones used in the NieR: Automata logo. Now, the full event is confirmed. It will begin on September 1, 2023 and bring 2B, A2, and Pascal to the game. A few details about the appearance of 2B, A2, and Pascal came up. All three will show up in some capacity. Yui Ishikawa, who is already in the game voicing major heroine Rapi, is also known for being 2B. (She also plays Mikasa in Attack on Titan and Philia in Sword Art Online.) Ishikawa also reprised her role in other crossovers, such as for SINoALICE and Soulcalibur VI. 2B will also feature a "new weapon design" for this crossover. Teaser art already appeared showing the YoRHa androids and Machine Lifeform alongside the Nikkes. Pascal is in the back holding a Lunar Tear. In the middle are A2 and Rapi. In the front row, there's Neon, 2B, and Anis.
[caption id="attachment_978628" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Image via Level Infinite and SHIFT UP[/caption] Here's the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryV700pf0Ok&ab_channel=%E5%8B%9D%E5%88%A9%E3%81%AE%E5%A5%B3%E7%A5%9E%3ANIKKE This will mark the second major crossover for NIKKE in 2023. Earlier in the year, Chainsaw Man characters appeared in the game. We were able to recruit Himeno, Makima, and Power. NIKKE: Goddess of Victory is available on PCs and mobile devices. NieR: Automata is on the PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and PC, and its anime adaptation is streaming on Crunchyroll. The NIKKE NieR: Automata event runs September 1-27, 2023. The post NIKKE NieR: Automata Event Begins in September appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, August 18, 2023 10:30 AM 
Good Smile Company announced that the Persona 5 Royal Joker Nendoroid Doll is releasing in 2024. It will also be releasing Joker's Phantom Thief outfit set separately so it can be worn on other Nendoroid Dolls. This Persona 5 Royal figure and outfit set are both set to release April 2024 in Japan and in Q3 2024 in the United States. The Nendoroid Doll series features a similar head design to the regular Nendoroid line, but includes a doll-like body with many articulated points for optimal posing, and also can be dressed up in different outfits that can be purchased from Good Smile Company. The Persona 5 Royal Joker Nendoroid Doll comes with his iconic Phantom Thief coat, pants, boots with magnets in the soles, a dagger, interchangeable hand parts, a magnetic base, and an articulated stand. The Joker Nendoroid Doll Outfit Set will cost ¥5,200 (~$36), and it is only available in the Japanese storefront. The Joker Nendoroid Doll will cost ¥9,000/$61.99 and is in both stores. Pre-orders will remain open for the Joker Nendoroid Doll until September 14, 2023. The Persona 5 Royal Joker Nendoroid Doll was first announced in February 2023 alongside a Kasumi Nendoroid. The Persona 5 figure was eventually shown off during WonHobby 37 Summer in July 2023 as well. [gallery columns="7" link="file" size="full" ids="978862,978861,978860,978858,978859,978857,978856"] Persona 5 Royal is available on the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The post Persona 5 Royal Joker Nendoroid Doll Releasing in 2024 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, August 18, 2023 10:00 AM 
Square Enix announced the FFXIV The Rising event. It will begin on August 27, 2023. This is an event specifically designed to celebrate the MMORPG's anniversary. Those who participate will get a Rising Phoenix mount to use in FFXIV, as well as new items for their home. People will have plenty of time to get them, as the event will run until 6.5 appears in October 2023. To start The Rising in FFXIV, people will need to head to Ul'dah - Steps of Nald. Kipih Jakkya is waiting at X:10.1, Y:8.7. If you're at level 15 or higher, you can start her quest. The Raven reporter needs your help with the "Siblings Rising" quest. There will also be a vendor in-game selling some past The Rising items. These are the four items you can earn during The Rising 2023. - "The Land Reborn" Orchestrion Roll
- "Pom from the Heavens" Orchestrion Roll
- The Rising Advertisement
- Rising Phoenix Whistle
Here are the Rising Phoenix mount and The Rising Advertisement wall-mounted decoration you can earn during the event:
[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="978916" link="file"] It seems this Rising Phoenix mount may match the Phoenix Riser equipment we could earn during the FFXIV Moonfire Faire. That will run in-game until August 26, 2023. So almost immediately after one event ends, another will begin. Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. The Rising will be available in FFXIV from August 27, 2023 until patch 6.5 arrives in October 2023. The post FFXIV The Rising Event Adds Rising Phoenix Mount appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, August 18, 2023 9:30 AM 
Nippon Ichi Software, the publisher behind the Disgaea series, among other titles, released the latest information on its concept store celebrating its 30th anniversary. The concept store will pop up on the sixth floor of the Shinjuku Marui Annex store, a large department store in Tokyo, Japan. Commemorative merchandise from Disgaea and other titles will be sold. Yakuzukuri Puzzle Yumeiro Yuramu will also be playable. The store will be open from September 1-10, 2023. [Thanks, Game Watch!] Here is a complete list of Disgaea and Mad Rat Dead merchandise announced to be sold at the concept store, along with their prices: - Acrylic Calendar - 2,530 yen ($17.40)
- Mad Rat Dead Acrylic Magnet (10 variants) - 770 yen ($5.30) each
- Milk Crunch Chocolate - 1,980 yen ($13.61)
- Prinny Eye Mask - 2,200 yen ($15.14)
- Prinny's Jewel Confetti - 1,650 yen ($11.34)
You can view the promotional images of the merchandise in the gallery below: [gallery link="file" ids="978877,978878,978879,978880,978881"] "Prinny's Jewel Confetti" will come with a newly drawn acrylic charm of Prinny, the company penguin mascot. It will have a blue citrus flavor in the mascot's image. The "Milk Crunch Chocolate" will come with a commemorative illustration by Takehito Harada, the illustrator who worked on NIS games such as the Disgaea series. It will also come packaged with a random sticker of which there are 12 variants. The acrylic calendar will also come with an acrylic keyholder of Prinny. There will also be a hands-on demo for the upcoming puzzle game Yakuzukuri Puzzle Yumeiro Yuramu for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. In addition to being able to play the game, participants will also have the chance to compete against each other in the battle mode on September 2-3, 2023 and September 9-10, 2023. The winner will receive an NIS game of their choice. The platform the tournament will be held on is the Nintendo Switch. All participants will also receive novelty goods from the game. As we know now, the game is only being released in Japanese. In addition, Sayaka Oda, the artist and writer behind The Cruel King and the Great Hero, will visit the store on September 2-3, 2023 and September 9-10, 2023, and sign autographs for any customer who spends 10,000 yen ($69) or more. She will also include a mini-illustration of any one of eight characters from the game at the customer's request. The Cruel King and the Great Hero is available worldwide on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. The NIS concept store will be held from September 1-10, 2023 at Shinjuku Marui Annex. Currently, merchandise produced for the concept store will only be sold in Japan on location. The post NIS 30th Anniversary Concept Store and Merchandise Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, August 18, 2023 9:01 AM 
My first hours of Fate/Samurai Remnant ended up being a refreshing reminder of the Fate IP's appeal. The plot is intriguing, and the characters are all charming, both as individuals and as part of a Master/Servant pair. My impression of Koei Tecmo Musou games is that they're button-mashing fun, but ultimately the story is secondary. In contrast, Fate/Samurai Remnant feels very focused on telling a good story with well-developed characters. Though initially, the battle portions can feel a little weak. The story of Fate/Samurai Remnant follows Miyamoto Iori, the adopted son and apprentice of Miyamoto Musashi, after he inadvertently becomes a Master as part of the Waxing Moon Ritual. This is the Edo version of the Holy Grail War. Though he and his partner, Saber, don't see things eye to eye, they still have to work together if they want to survive. Along the way, he comes across several other Masters, each with their own Servants and dreams, and Rogue Servants that are linked to specific Spirit Fonts (cities with strong spiritual energy) around Edo. [caption id="attachment_978840" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Screenshot by Siliconera[/caption] Fate/Samurai Remnant is sort of a reminder of how many interesting stories you can get out of the Holy Grail War even when you play it straight. The intersection of the cultures and eras of all the characters, combined with their differing dynamics, means that even characters who have made multiple appearances in past works can seem fresh when placed with a new partner or in a new setting. Lancer (Jeanne d'Arc Alter) is a prominent character in Fate/Grand Order. Even a casual fan should be familiar with what she generally wants and how she acts. But Jeanne d'Arc Alter in Samurai Remnant is completely different. What's her deal? Why's she so gloomy? How come she is a Lancer and she isn't the normal Jeanne? These questions, along with similar ones for other characters, make it hard to put down the game. [caption id="attachment_978836" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Screenshot by Siliconera[/caption] Iori and Saber are also a lot of fun. They're pretty much playing straight the Shirou and Saber (Artoria) dynamic. Iori is the straight man to Saber's funny man, the cook to Saber's glutton, the brakes to Saber's gas pedal... It's definitely on purpose. Their relationship is cute, with enough differences in their individual personalities that it doesn't literally just feel like Shirou and Saber. It works as a familiar touching point for existing Fate fans. On the flip side, it's a pretty basic Master/Servant dynamic that will be easy for newer fans to jump in. That kind of is what Fate/Samurai Remnant feels for me so far: a love letter to the series that both new and old fans can enjoy. The lore is deep enough and contains enough references to existing series that those familiar with the series don't feel like the game is babying them. But it's also so separate from the existing series that you really don't need any knowledge to play it. Plus, its accessible and fun battle system so far seems like it may be easy to recommend to others. It's not like Fate/Extra or CCC, which were a slog to play through. [caption id="attachment_978841" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Screenshot by Siliconera[/caption] To be quite frank, my impression of Koei Tecmo games based on existing IPs is not the best. I didn't have a great time playing Fire Emblem: Three Hopes. I had an absolutely terrible time playing Persona 5 Strikers. Realizing that Fate/Samurai Remnant plays similarly to Strikers made me very nervous going in. But I was pleasantly surprised. The battle system is not particularly complex, as you may already expect from a Musou game. Iori can change between stances, as well as cast magic. You can also command Saber to use moves in combat and when you fill up your gauge, you can take direct control of her. She's kind of like the game's super mode, since she's overwhelmingly stronger than Iori is and you can only use her for a limited amount of time. I already talked at length about how much I like the characters and story so far. That by itself already makes it seem like this will be an enjoyable experience, but Fate/Samurai Remnant feels full of content. The towns all feel like legitimate places to explore, and there are so many other mechanics that make you want to get busy. You can maintain Iori's katanas and customize them to have the skills you like. Moving from town to town involves a simple area control board game that offers temporary level ups. It's quite a bit of content that feels natural to the plot and characters rather than as padding. Though I only just finished part of Chapter One of Fate/Samurai Remnant, I'm already ready to sing its praises from the rooftops. I appreciate the way it feels like a legitimate full-blown RPG rather than another hack-n-slash or a retread of a familiar story. Hopefully, it continues to maintain its quality until the end. Fate/Samurai Remnant will come out on the PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC on September 29, 2023. The post Preview: Fate/Samurai Remnant Brims With Promise appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, August 18, 2023 8:25 AM 
During the Honkai: Star Rail version 1.3 Special Program, HoYoVerse revealed what will debut in the game when it releases. "Celestial Eyes Above Mortal Ruins" is the title of the new patch. Not only will there be new characters to pull for, there will also be a major update to Simulated Universe. The new version will go live on August 30, 2023. You can watch the version 1.3 trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nc844bD15M HoYoVerse already teased the new characters several months ago. We know that Dan Heng - Imbibitor Lunae and Fu Xuan will be the limited 5-star characters. Lynx Landau, the younger sister of Gepard and Serval, will be the new 4-star character. The major Simulated Universe update will also bring little mini-games, such as one where you have to beat up as many Trotters as possible within a timeframe. While version 1.3 will not have a major story update, there will be lots of new companion quests. You'll be able to know more about four different characters: Lynx, March 7th, Dan Heng (Imbibitor Lunae), and Luka. There will also be a limited time quest that focuses on Sushang, which will also give a free copy of her. Currently, in version 1.2 of Honkai: Star Rail, Kafka and new 4-star character Luka are available in the gacha. The Underground Treasure Hunt event is also still available. It will end on August 27, 2023, just a few days before the next update. Honkai: Star Rail is readily available on mobile devices and Windows PC. Version 1.3 of Honkai: Star Rail will launch on August 30, 2023. The post Honkai: Star Rail Version 1.3 Will Go Live in Late August 2023 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, August 18, 2023 8:12 AM 
During the Special Program for 1.3, HoYoVerse announced new Honkai: Star Rail character companion missions. Four will appear. Two will feature the Astral Express members Dan Heng and March 7th. The other two follow Belobog characters Luka and Lynx. The Dan Heng and March 7th Honkai: Star Rail character companion missions will take place on the Xianzhou Luofu. His is called The Dragon Returns Home. In it, he'll meet with Bailu. She's the current High Elder of the Vidyadhara. This will go into his past. March 7th's is Total Recall, and it sees March asking Fu Xuan if the Matrix of Prescience Ultima can help her learn more about her past. As a reminder, she's an amnesiac, with her name being the day the Astral Express found her. When people take on Luka and Lynx's Honkai: Star Rail character companion missions, they'll interact with Belobog folks again. In Luka's story, he'll be showing up in Boulder Town again. When he does, the Trailblazer and Seele will need to help him with a trading mission he's working on. As for Lynx, when she comes back from an expedition to Belobog, she won't seem like herself. Her siblings Gepard and Serval ask us for help. There will be a number of major additions in 1.3 alongside the event. Imbibitor Lunae, a five-star version of Dan Heng who appeared in the story in a past update, will become playable. So will Fu Xuan. The new four-star will be Gepard and Serval's younger sibling, Lynx. New Light Cones and quests will come as well. Honkai: Star Rail is available for PCs and mobile devices. Its 1.3 update will arrive on August 30, 2023. When it does, the Simulated Universe will experience Swarm Disaster. The post Four Honkai: Star Rail Character Companion Missions Appear in 1.3 appeared first on Siliconera. |
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In addition to knowledge, Stellar Jades are one of the perks that came out of Honkai: Star Rail Special Program 1.3. Throughout the course of the presentation, HoYoVerse again shared three codes. This followed the typical format of appearing briefly on screen with some splash art from the update. Call dibs on them all on August 18, 2023, and you get 300 Stellar Jades to use in-game. As a single Warp pull is 160, that gives you at least one chance at a character or Light Cone. Here is the full list of new Honkai: Star Rail Stellar Jade codes from the Special Program 1.3 Here are all of the Stellar Jade codes for Honkai: Star Rail 1.3. If you're redeeming via the official site, you can copy and paste them to claim them. - BA7NCHFA9HWX – 100 Stellar Jade, 5 Traveler's Guides
- ASN6CHXBRHW3 – 100 Stellar Jade, 4 Refined Aether
- LANPVGET8HFT – 100 Stellar Jade, 50,000 Credits
And here's a gallery showing all three as they appeared during the presentation:
[gallery size="full" ids="978892,978899,978903" link="file"] Your preferred platform determines how you redeem codes in the game. If you play Honkai: Star Rail on a PC, bring up your (in-game) phone menu. You then tap the Trailblazer Profile button. Hit "Redemption Code" when that option appears. You can then type those codes into the game. Those on a phone or tablet will need to go to HoYoVerse's official website. First, log in. After that, select your server and choose your character nickname. You'll then be able to redeem each code one-by-one. All items will be sent to your in-game mailbox. Honkai: Star Rail is immediately available on the PC and mobile devices. The new codes from the 1.3 Special Program are valid only on August 18, 2023. The new version update will come on August 30, 2023. The post Here Are Honkai: Star Rail Stellar Jade Codes for Special Program 1.3 appeared first on Siliconera. |
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