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Kotaku Saturday, January 6, 2024 10:30 AM
    

If you're stuck on a tricky boss fight or a challenging puzzle, or just want to make the most of your time with a new release, we've got you covered. Here are some of the tips we found most helpful this week.

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Kotaku Saturday, January 6, 2024 9:15 AM
    

Think the first week of January is a slow one for news? Think again. A 13-year-old Tetris phenom has boldly gone where no one has gone before, beating the NES version of the classic puzzler by reaching a "kill screen" on level 157. Steam announced the occasionally baffling results of its annual players' choice awards,…

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PCGamesN Saturday, January 6, 2024 2:02 PM
     Anime Champions Simulator codes January 2024

January 6, 2024: We added new Anime Champions Simulator codes to our list.

What are the latest Anime Champions Simulator codes? If you're new to this Roblox experience, you will want some bonus resources to give you a head start. This includes diamonds, tokens, medals, and boosts to bolster your team and get them fighting more formidable opponents sooner.

So, if you want some up-to-date Anime Champions codes, we have a list of all the free stuff you can get right now. Alternatively, there are plenty of other anime Roblox games worthy of your attention that have their own set of codes, such as Blox Fruits codesFruit Battlegrounds codes, and Blade Ball codes which is currently the hottest game on the platform.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Saturday, January 6, 2024 12:16 PM
     Steam horror game where you call out for your dog Roy is coming soon

Rotten Flesh is an upcoming horror game that takes the genre to the next level; this time, they've got your dog Roy. After going viral late last year because the game requires you to call out for your dog in-game using a microphone, the low-poly cosmic horror experience finally has a release date on Steam, and it's soon.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Free PC games, Best VR horror games

PCGamesN Saturday, January 6, 2024 12:07 PM
     Diablo 3 Season 30 makes its best features permanent, and even better

Diablo 3 Season 30 is about to arrive, as Blizzard moves into its planned period of rotating through old seasonal themes following the launch of Diablo 4. While it's no longer a focus for the World of Warcraft and Overwatch 2 developer, Blizzard has sent the demonic, loot-grinding ARPG into retirement with some very welcome changes, including making two of the best seasonal features permanent additions.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 3 builds, Diablo 3 Necromancer skills, Best games like Diablo

PCGamesN Saturday, January 6, 2024 10:58 AM
     Baldur's Gate 3 now has a sniper rifle, rocket launcher, and big spoon

As I write this, Baldur's Gate 3 modder 'Palmaman33' adds a high-powered sniper rifle to Larian's RPG, and since I reported on them adding pistols to the Sword Coast, they've been really busy. Now there are even more real-world weapons available in BG3, and one of them is even a giant spoon. Yes, I'm serious.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 builds, BG3 mods, Baldur's Gate 3 classes

PCGamesN Saturday, January 6, 2024 10:50 AM
     Factorio adds new feature that was considered

A Factorio update has introduced a new feature that was previously considered to be "too hardcore to be included" by its developer. Lead designer Michal 'kovarex' Kovaƙík says he has spent years contemplating the idea, but finally decided to give it a go after learning not to underestimate the players of the beloved base building and resource management sim.


PCGamesN Saturday, January 6, 2024 9:48 AM
     Beloved indie dev

Strange Scaffold founder Xalavier Nelson Jr. says the studio and publisher's first game, An Airport For Aliens Currently Run By Dogs, "couldn't be made today" thanks to how generative AI has taken over the internet and complicated the process of using stock images in media projects.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Best open-world games, Best free Steam games

PCGamesN Saturday, January 6, 2024 1:59 PM
     Steam's top-rated game sees free prequel delayed as Valve reviews it

Saturday, January 6 Portal 2 Revolution is now available as a free download for Portal 2 as a mod.

Portal 2, the top-rated game on Steam since launch in 2011, has seen its fan-made eight-hour prequel campaign delayed as Valve is still reviewing and accepting the mod. Portal 2 Revolution has the potential to be one of the best community mods ever made, but it looks like we're going to be waiting just a touch longer to play it.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best old games, Best FPS games, Best co-op games

Twinfinite Saturday, January 6, 2024 10:00 AM
    
PlayStation fans are gonna have their hands full again this year!

Siliconera Saturday, January 6, 2024 3:00 PM
    

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The Xbox One may have paved the way for the Xbox Series X and S, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have some excellent Japanese role-playing games of its own to play. These are some of the best Xbox One JRPGs we recommend to all owners, depending on what you're looking for.

Nier Automata The End of Yorha Edition
Image via Square Enix

Best Xbox One Action-RPG JRPG: NieR Automata

While many will think of turn-based games when they consider JRPGs, there are action ones as well. NieR Automata (and its predecessor) have some of the best action hack-and-slash gameplay on the Xbox One. PlatinumGames did a stellar job blending together fast-paced boss battles with a gripping story.

Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age
Image via Square Enix

Best Remastered JRPG on the Xbox One: Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age

Xbox One has plenty of remasters and remakes, but one of the best JRPGs in that category is Final Fantasy XII. This is one of my favorite games in the series and this remaster brings all of the content with solid graphical upgrades, plus neat quality-of-life features like speeding up gameplay.

Persona 5 Royal
Image via Atlus

Best Bang for Your Buck: Persona 5 Royal

If you want a game that will last you and certainly let you get your money's worth, it's hard to beat Persona 5 Royal. This is one of the best JRPGs on the entire platform, if not the actual best for many owners, and its main story will take most people at least 100 hours to beat. The Phantom Thieves give more than they take in this case.

Chained Echoes gameplay
Image via Matthias Linda

Best JRPG-Inspired Indie Game on the Xbox One: Chained Echoes

This indie title may not be a JRPG but it certainly takes elements of games like Chrono Trigger and Xenosaga. It has a fantastic story with some solid characters and it takes quite a long time to go through. It was one of my favorite games in 2022 and it's pretty cheap compared to some of the bigger budget games here.

Dragon Quest XI
Image via Square Enix

Best Xbox One JRPG for Turn-Based Fans: Dragon Quest XI Echoes of an Elusive Age

Those JRPG fans who want a pure turn-based experience should look no further. Dragon Quest XI is arguably the best in the ground-breaking series that pretty much kicked off the entire genre in the first place. It has gorgeous, colorful graphics and a jam-packed adventure with numerous memorable party members you can use in the simple but engaging combat.

The post Xbox One JRPGs That Shouldn't Be Overlooked appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, January 6, 2024 1:30 PM
    

honkai star rail crepes

Marion Crepes announced an upcoming collaboration with Honkai: Star Rail. For a limited time, you'll be able to order crepes that were designed with Ruan Mei and Dr Ratio in mind.

The Honkai: Star Rail crepes will be available from January 12 to 28, 2024. Some stores will also feature life-sized standees of Ruan Mei, Dr Ratio, or both. You can find the full list of locations via Marion Crepes's website. As for stores with standees, they'll be in some stores in Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Kyoto.

The Ruan Mei crepe will have peach-flavored red bean jelly, yellow peach slices, chocolate sticks, strawberry sauce, sugar, and a monaka. As for the Dr Ratio one, it'll have blueberries, bananas, white cream cookies, pie crust, colorful sugar, blueberry sauce, and a monaka. Monaka is a traditional Japanese dessert that's two wafers with red bean paste in the middle. Both crepes will cost 950 JPY. You'll be able to get a random Honkai: Star Rail sticker with your purchase too.

Marion Crepes will also offer a set of six chocolate-filled marshmallows for 880 JPY per box. You'll be able to get ones that have Pom-Pom on it, or the various Rare Creations from the Critter Pick event. The Critter Pick event is still on-going and you can check out how to unlock all the Rare Creations here.

Honkai: Star Rail is readily available on the PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. The Honkai: Star Rail collaboration at Marion Crepes will run from January 12 to 28, 2024.

The post Honkai: Star Rail Crepes Star Ruan Mei, Dr Ratio appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, January 6, 2024 11:00 AM
    

Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile Voice Drama First Episode Released

The first episode of the Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile voice drama is now available on the Square Enix official Japanese YouTube channel. The voice drama will be 12 episodes long, and the first episode is titled "Top Secret Special Mission."

Each episode will be released weekly on Fridays starting from January 5, 2024, and will be available for a limited time. The first episode is approximately 30 minutes and 14 seconds long, and it features various background illustrations, simple in-game backgrounds, as well as character portraits and visual novel style text boxes to aid while listening.

You can check out the first episode of the Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile voice drama below. The episode is available in Japanese only.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=japjIwUwEzA

Square Enix announced in December 2023 that service for Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile will end on March 29, 2024. Since the original story created for the game wouldn't be able to be completed before the game finished service, the team announced that the story would be converted to a voice drama series. The game originally launched on August 4, 2022 for mobile devices.

Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile is available on Android and iOS mobile devices in Japan until March 29, 2024, when service will end.

The post Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile Voice Drama First Episode Released appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, January 6, 2024 10:30 AM
    

I Cinnamoroll pop-up store

From January 11, 2024 to February 12, 2024, Sanrio will open up a pop-up store featuring I Cinnamoroll. You'll be able to shop there in Tokyo's Hello Kitty Japan DiverCity Tokyo Plaza store and Osaka's Sanrio Gift Gate Namba Ebisubashi store.

The name of the story is "Nice Meeting You, I Cinnamoroll," which will help introduce fans to I Cinnamoroll. I Cinnamoroll is a newer brand that focuses on an alternate version of Cinnamoroll where he never met Anna and never became the face of Cafe Cinnamon. Much like Aggretsuko, I Cinnamoroll is an older character and he promotes self-love. He leads a very leisurely life where he does what makes himself happy instead of following trends or listening to people on social media.

There is a wide selection of goods that you can purchase from the I Cinnamoroll pop-up store. Here is a list of some examples:

  • Apron: 3960 JPY
  • Clear folder: 330 JPY
  • Digital photo frame: 7480 JPY
  • Doll: 2970 JPY
  • Lithium polymer charger: 4708 JPY
  • Pot coaster: 1980 JPY
  • Stainless mug with lid: 3190 JPY
  • Tote bag: 3300 JPY
  • T-shirt: 3960 JPY

While supplies last, you'll be able to get a sticker of I Cinnamoroll with every purchase. These stickers are fairly small, at 5 cm x 5 cm. They depict I Cinnamoroll going about his daily life.

The I Cinnamoroll pop-up store will open up for a limited time in Tokyo and Osaka.

The post Sanrio to Open I Cinnamoroll Pop-Up Store appeared first on Siliconera.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, January 6, 2024 1:00 PM
     Race To The Top Monopoly Go (1)With the Monopoly Origins album in full swing in Monopoly GO, the Race to the Top tournament has made a come back, following on from the Chest Quest tournament. The Race to the Top tournament in Monopoly GO started at 1 PM ET on January 6, 2024. All Milestone Rewards for the Race to the Top Tournament in Monopoly GO Here are all the milestone rewards for the Race to the Top tournament in Monopoly GO. These will be earned as you hit each milestone through earning points in the event. Note that cash values can't be given, as they'll differ from player to player. But you should be used to that by now. These milestone rewards are very typical, which is to be expected as we're still very early in this new season. However, they'll still make for great rewards to start the new one, so try to get an early start by winning some good Sticker Packs. MilestonesPoints RequiredRewards15540 Free Rolls240Green Sticker Pack39070 Free Roll...

Gamer Empire Saturday, January 6, 2024 11:43 AM
     Deleting your characters on Destiny 2 is pretty simple, though there are some risks that you should know about before permanently getting rid of any of your characters. We will go over these risks as well as the process of deleting your characters in this quick guide. Recommended Read: Best Void Weapons to Use in […]

Gamer Empire Saturday, January 6, 2024 11:11 AM
     Void weapons are among some of the best in Destiny 2, with plenty of archetypes containing great Void element variants. If you need a Void weapon to flesh out your Loadout, this list is for you. Recommended Read: Where to Use Strange Key in Destiny 2 The Best Void weapons in Destiny 2 are Retrofit […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, January 6, 2024 3:49 PM

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, January 6, 2024 12:25 PM
    

What do I want from Nintendo in 2024?

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