Kotaku Tuesday, December 26, 2023 6:05 PM  A Steam user on Christmas Eve had a question: How do you earn just one measly little Steam Point? They were at 68,999 points and wanted to hit 69,000 because, you know, it's a nice number and all that. However, because of how Steam Points are earned, there seemed no simple way to get that one measly point. But then a… |
Kotaku Tuesday, December 26, 2023 5:25 PM  Starfield is finally here and it is big, complex, and often overwhelming. There's a lot of stuff in this game and it's easy to get lost trying to do it all and see everything the game has to offer. So to help you avoid getting lost in space, we've collected over two dozen tips and tricks to help you get started in… |
Kotaku Tuesday, December 26, 2023 5:15 PM  Now that we've reached the end of 2023, we can comfortably say that Sony has given the PlayStation 5 a solid three years of game releases. That's good news if you're new to the console, or if you're just wondering about which games to pick up to fill out your PS5 library. Whatever the case, we're here to help with our… |
Kotaku Tuesday, December 26, 2023 5:10 PM  After years of hype and numerous teasers, Spider-Man 2 is finally here. And lucky for all of us, it's really good! If you are just hopping into the game now and want some useful tips, we have some! These 19 tips and tricks should help make saving NYC as either Miles Morales or Peter Parker just a bit easier. |
Kotaku Tuesday, December 26, 2023 2:02 PM  To some, 2023 was one of the best years for video games in a long time. It didn't quite land that way for me, but that's okay. Even if I don't rank the likes of Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Baldur's Gate 3 among the year's best, I still admire the impulse they exhibit to try something fresh and new, or to make the… |
Kotaku Tuesday, December 26, 2023 1:50 PM  Good parenting is a lot like being a solid player two. You want to be supportive, curious, and competent. You're there to have a good time, and understand going with the flow is key to harmony. This can be a challenge with kids and video games when you're actually, literally, player two, especially if you're a gamer… |
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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, December 26, 2023 5:25 PM  While other god games might have been recently consigned to the scrapheap, the cute, toy-like WorldBox continues to improve. The early access god sim is going to start simulating family trees in its next update. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, December 26, 2023 4:55 PM  Versus Evil, the publisher behind The Banner Saga and Pillars Of Eternity 2, among others, has been closed down and its entire staff laid off. Versus Evil were bought by tinyBuild in November 2021. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, December 26, 2023 4:06 PM  Hello? Anyone? Uh. I think I've been locked inside the treehouse while the others left on their Christmas holidays, so I guess I may as well continue to write the news. Deathloop is currently free to keep for those with an Amazon Prime membership. |
Siliconera Tuesday, December 26, 2023 3:30 PM
HoYoVerse has released a teaser trailer for the Honkai: Star Rail Fan Art Program, taking place during the 2024 New Year HoYoFair. The theme will be "Galactic Grand Prix," with the trailer featuring characters taking part in an intergalactic space racing contest.
The Honkai: Star Rail Galactic Grand Prix Fan Art Program will be part of the 2024 New Year HoYoFair event, which consists of a special livestream featuring works created by fans of the game. In the teaser trailer, we see several characters gearing up to take part in a futuristic motorsport. Competitors shown in the trailer include Asta and Argenti, while Lynx watches as a spectator. The event will be live-streamed on December 30, 2023, at 8 pm UTC+8 / 12 pm GMT / 7 am ET / 4 am PT.
The teaser trailer also features a snippet of an original song created for the event. "In a Flash" is a jazzy piece composed by inosoo and features the vocals of Lyn Inaizumi, best known for her work in Persona 5 and its spin-offs. The full song will feature during the broadcast. The event's Program also lists some short films set to premiere during the live stream. These include "Pink Ambience," "The Kuma Returns," and "Sparks Yet to Fly."
HoYoFair 2024 will also feature a Genshin Impact event, similar to previous HoYoFair events. Much like the Honkai: Star Rail event, "Teyvat Turboflux: Tail-Light Trail" also features a motorsport theme in its presentation.
The Honkai: Star Rail "Galactic Grand Prix" Fan Art Program will be live-streamed as part of HoYoFair 2024 New Year on December 30, 2023. Viewers can watch on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and X (Twitter) from 8 pm UTC+8.
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Siliconera Tuesday, December 26, 2023 3:00 PM
This year's Siliconera Switch Game of the Year contest may have been the toughest competition since the console's 2017 debut, with a lineup of stellar first-party releases accompanied by some surprise third-party entrants. What's the winner? You can probably guess! But all of our Switch Game of the Year 2023 selections got here by beating out some truly impressive titles.
These awards represent the consensus of the Siliconera staff. For more of the year's award selections, check out our Game of the Year 2023 archive.
Fire Emblem Engage
Strategy players love to min-max, and it seems developers like that as well sometimes! Following the watered-down gameplay and excellent characters of Three Houses, Engage pushes the slider all the way to "mechanics" and delivers some of the best maps and combat systems in the franchise's history. Story? Characters? Toothpaste hair? Uh, we don't need to talk about those. Engage instead offers something more like Fates' customization-focused tactical playground, and there's a lot of fun in that approach.
Master Detective Archives: Rain Code
It may not be Danganronpa in name, but Master Detective Archives: Rain Code sure does feel like its creators' previous popular franchise. It's got a similar look and feel, and the gameplay sure is about similar investigative techniques! Don't get us wrong: this isn't a complaint. It's just very possible that Danganronpa fans might have overlooked this one, and… if that's you, reader, you should probably get on it!
Siliconera Game of the Year Winner: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
There were worries from some that Tears of the Kingdom's reuse of Breath of the Wild Hyrule would make the game feel stale. Instead, it served as a base for a massively expanded world and all sorts of new-power hijinks. We know the Zelda franchise doesn't do sequels often, but they seem to unlock an extra level of creativity from the team and we love to see them at least occasionally. It has its flaws — we're looking at you, Lizalfos Tail drop rate — but we won't forget our time with Tears of the Kingdom for quite a while. Congratulations, Switch Game of the Year 2023!
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Siliconera Tuesday, December 26, 2023 2:30 PM
Square Enix has announced that the global version of Dragon Quest Tact will be shutting down. The spin-off mobile game will see the end of active service on February 29, 2024.
Dragon Quest Tact is set to shut down due to a shift in consumer trends that the team claims will create difficulties maintaining the game. This closure only affects the global version of the game, as the Japanese version will continue to be supported. The closure comes almost exactly three years after the game's global release on January 27, 2021.
While Dragon Quest Tact isn't shutting down until February, Square Enix has already ended some services within the game. Players can no longer purchase Gems and Metal Cards. They also cannot buy the monthly Passport, and all automatic renewals of the Passport have been canceled. In-game events will continue to be updated until the game's closure.
Dragon Quest Tact is the latest of several Square Enix-published mobile games to be shut down within the past year. Other games discontinued by the publisher in the past twelve months include Dissidia Final Fantasy: Opera Omnia, Echoes of Mana, Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light, and Bravely Default: Brilliant Lights.
Dragon Quest Tact is available for iOS and Android until February 29, 2024. The game will continue to be available in Japan after this date.
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Siliconera Tuesday, December 26, 2023 1:30 PM
Aviot has revealed new earbuds that feature Sword Art Online designs and character voices. The company has also opened pre-orders for the items on its own web store.
People residing outside Japan can also place orders, as the WorldShopping widget supports international deliveries for the branded earbuds. The collectibles will be based on Aviot's existing TE-D01v model, which normally costs ¥11,990 (~$84). The Sword Art Online-branded models have a higher price tag of ¥22,880 (~$160) but will also come with more functions.
Aviot will provide a mobile app where owners can change the system's voice character. The earbuds will also have a button that will play a random quote by the character when pressed for a long time. The Sword Art Online earbuds will be available in two models. The black Hero model will let owners choose between Kirito, Eugeo, or a combination of both. Meanwhile, the white Heroine model will feature voices from Asuna, Leafa, Sinon, Yuuki, and Alice.
You can get a closer look at the SAO earbuds below:
Aviot has also published a trailer detailing the branded earbuds on its YouTube channel:
Various kinds of merchandise related to Sword Art Online have been revealed in recent months. In November 2023, Arma Bianca revealed two Independent-brand watches modeled after Kirito and Asuna. Prime 1 Studio has also opened pre-orders for Cutie1 Plus chibi figures of the same characters in mid-December 2023.
Aviot will release the Sword Art Online-themed earbuds on January 19, 2024, at 10 AM JST (January 18, 2024, at 8 PM ET). Pre-orders for the items are open until the aforementioned release time, but the window will close earlier if the number of orders has reached the limit.
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, December 26, 2023 5:00 PM  Gaming is becoming more accessible, which makes it great for everyone. Since it's an expensive hobby, having things like Game Pass makes it much more tangible. While you get to play your favorite games for a low price, you can also check out others through the service's catalog to find other hidden gems. To help you narrow down your search, I've put together the top 5 best Game Pass games on PC. So, follow along if you're looking for something new to play. 5 Best PC Game Pass games on the service right now The games on this list are ranked in no order. Mainly because they offer something different for a wide assortment of players. Even if you pick one or all of them, you'll have a good time. Starfield Screenshot: Bethesda Game Studios This space opera has certainly made a presence in the gaming community. You either love or hate it — sadly, there's no in-between. If you're okay with Bethesda's dated gaming mechanics,... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, December 26, 2023 2:43 PM  Over the last decade or so, gaming has become more accessible and popular. This results in games becoming bigger and selling in the millions due to demand. The games featured in this article stand out for two reasons: setting a precedent and highlighting why games are the popular medium now. To know the best-selling games in 24-hour time frame listed, I recommend reading below. The 10 best-selling games in 24 hours, listed To start, this list isn't ranked but it'll go in order of sales. This way, as you get further down in the article, games will have bigger sales numbers. So follow along. Halo 2 Screenshot: Bungie The Halo name and Xbox have been intertwined for over 20 years, so much so that you can't have one without the other. Even before social media and YouTube, the Halo brand sold like hotcakes. Halo 2 kept up the momentum during its release in 2004 by selling 2.4 million copies within the first 24 hours. Not only did th... |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, December 26, 2023 5:26 PM Showcasing several daily life elements. The post Persona 3 Reload Gets New 'School Life' Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, December 26, 2023 4:59 PM The first two God of War games first launched for the PlayStation 2. The post The Original God of War Trilogy Will Reportedly Receive a Remaster appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, December 26, 2023 3:56 PM FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake is available now for PC and consoles. The post FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake Mercenaries Update Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, December 26, 2023 2:53 PM Despite other games being on the service. The post Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Will Not Be on Game Pass appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Fortnite is one of the most popular games on the planet, offering hundreds of different ways to play. Gamers who've played since day one have had multiple years to hone their skills, and you may wonder how you can compete with that. Fear not. If you're dipping your toes into Fortnite, here are some tips and tricks for new players. Where should I start in Fortnite? If you're coming into Fortnite as a new player, you'll likely be overwhelmed by the many game modes. I'll mostly cover the Battle Royale and Zero Build modes in this guide, but I urge you also to try custom content. The Trending and Epic Picks lists always have fun, unique modes. You can find anything, from Obstacle courses to sweaty PvP games. Related: How to perform Fortnite Festival Jam Emotes Image: PC Invasion My favorite is Octo Game, a Fortnite twist on Squid Game, but it's good to experiment. Fortnite Tips and Tricks Mo... 
Baldur's Gate 3 is known for having incredible romance storylines, so we're here to have every romance ranked from worst to best. It's hard to place some of these lower in the list, simply because there isn't a single bad companion to romance. This list is just my opinion, based upon how well done the romance scenes and relationships are. Baldur's Gate 3: Every romance, ranked from worst to best Screenshot: PC Invasion 8. Lae'zel Lae'zel is a tough nut to crack. On the outside, she's prickly and stubborn. But once you get to know her, you'll realize just how vulnerable she can be. One of the many Githyanki victims of Vlaakith's reign, Lae'zel's romance is quite interesting if you try to convince her that her queen is lying to her. If your relationship becomes stronger, she may come onto you quite fast. If you're ready for it, it can make for quite the romantic escap...