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GamersHeroes Monday, January 8, 2024 4:37 PM
    

During last weekend's FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2024, the team at Square Enix released new details around their upcoming Dawntrail expansion.

The post FINAL FANTASY XIV Dawntrail Expansion Information Released appeared first on GamersHeroes.


Kotaku Monday, January 8, 2024 5:15 PM
    

A new report says Unity is cutting around 1,800 jobs, or about 25 percent of the its employees, according to a regulatory filing and internal company memo obtained by Reuters on Monday.

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Kotaku Monday, January 8, 2024 4:30 PM
    

Stephanie Tyler Jones, the woman behind Mary Jane Watson's face in Insomniac's Spider-Man games, recently said she's received harassment from fans, including phone calls to her workplace where callers demand to speak to her. In a public post on social media, she asked these fans to stop.

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Kotaku Monday, January 8, 2024 3:30 PM
    

Video game adaption and horror film Five Nights At Freddy's, released last year, was a huge box office success. Recently, one of the stars of the movie has confirmed a sequel is coming fast.

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Kotaku Monday, January 8, 2024 3:00 PM
    

EA's popular battle royale shooter Apex Legends will kick off a brand-new crossover with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on January 9. The event brings cosmetics and gear inspired by the upcoming RPG sequel, including the iconic Buster Sword. However, Apex Legends fans are pretty pissed about the price of the in-game items,…

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Kotaku Monday, January 8, 2024 1:45 PM
    

In a new interview, Darius Sadeghian, studio product director at Rocksteady, danced around the obvious fact that Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League is an online live-service game, instead claiming it's "still full of the DNA that infuses the Batman: Arkham series" and adding that no "label" fits it.

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Kotaku Monday, January 8, 2024 1:09 PM
    

Developer Frictional Games has been perfecting its brand of horror for some 17 years now. Beginning with 2007's fascinating Penumbra, their hands-on, super-claustrophobic games have only grown more frightening, throughout the ongoing Amnesia series, as well as 2015's Soma. With 2023's Amnesia: The Bunker, this reached…

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Kotaku Monday, January 8, 2024 1:00 PM
    

Nick Offerman just won an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Bill in HBO's The Last Of Us series, and he's already thinking about reprising the character. While taking part in backstage interviews after his win, Offerman was asked whether he and Murray Bartlett, who played his on-screen…

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Kotaku Monday, January 8, 2024 12:30 PM
    

It's a new year, people, which means it's high time to get excited about plenty of premiering (and returning) TV shows. The next 12 months promise some real bangers, from star-studded murder mysteries to buzzy book adaptations, from genre-bending comedies to the next chapters of House Of The Dragon and Abbott…

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Kotaku Monday, January 8, 2024 11:45 AM
    

There's a possibility Hi-Fi Rush, Tango Gameworks' rhythm action game that shadow-dropped on Xbox Game Pass last year, is coming to Switch at some point in 2024—if one industry insider is to be believed. If the rumors are true, more people could finally get a chance to play one of the biggest sleeper hits of last…

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Kotaku Monday, January 8, 2024 11:15 AM
    

In the early aughts, EA dropped an unexpected fighting game that dominated the lives of every gamer I knew, including mine and my cousin's. This partnership with the hip-hop record label Def Jam spawned three iconic brawling games, but the series has been MIA since 2007. Now, rapper Ice-T has seemingly explained why th…

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PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 5:11 PM
     The best zombie game ever is less than $1 on Steam

Ever wondered if you'd survive an undead apocalypse? Going by Left 4 Dead, the answer is probably no. But this co-op zombie shooter is so brilliant and unpredictable, even getting punched off the side of a building is a blast. And right now, you can get Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead for less than $1 / £1 each.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Left 4 Dead 3 release date, Best games like Left 4 Dead, Best zombie games

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 4:23 PM
     Massive new Acer gaming monitor is first to hit dual-4K at 120Hz

Acer just unveiled a range of new mini-LED and OLED gaming monitors, including the Acer Predator Z57, which is a colossal 57-inches in size and includes a massive 7,680 x 2,160 resolution. It'll even run all those pixels at up to 120Hz, for a smooth as well as detailed view.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best gaming monitor

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 3:09 PM
     Mortal Kombat 1 Invasion Mode explained

How does the Mortal Kombat 1 Invasion Mode work? Well, you'd be forgiven for being a bit confused, as it acts as a sort of RPG/board game hybrid that aims to complement the main story showcased in the main campaign. In fact, Invasion Mode pulls from the rich history of the Mortal Kombat series, specifically the various (and often wacky) mini-games offered in previous games.

If you're looking to jump into the Mortal Kombat 1 Invasion Mode, just know that it's easily the most unique fighting game mode this year in a year that's absolutely packed with them. It's this, the MK1 gear system, and the new Kameo fighters mechanic that really helps to set Mortal Kombat 1 apart from its peers. Here's what you need to know about MK1 Invasion Mode, including a look at how seasonal credits work and how long a season of Invasion Mode lasts.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Mortal Kombat 1 review, Mortal Kombat 1 fatalities, Mortal Kombat 1 tier list

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 3:04 PM
     Baldur's Gate 3 director figures out act 1 of his next post-BG3 game

Where do you go from Baldur's Gate 3? Apart from Baldur's Gate 4 that is, which is probably years from being announced. Larian's CEO and BG3 director Swen Vincke has revealed that he's got the first act of his next game down.

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

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 2:14 PM
     RoboCop fan-game is an '80s love letter, from Aliens to Chuck Norris

With a name like RoboCop vs. Predator, you might think you know exactly what you're getting with this fan-game, released only months after RoboCop: Rogue City. But this retro-styled 2D shooter is a love-letter to the '80s and sports the kind of crossover cameos an action-hero fanboy could only dream of.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Robocop Rogue City review, Robocop Rogue City system requirements, Robocop Rogue City settings

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 2:06 PM
     Valheim meets Fortnite as sandbox shopkeeping RPG launches big update

Take the open-world combat and building of Fortnite - and its recent companion Lego Fortnite - and mix in the survival and crafting elements of games like Valheim and Minecraft. Then sprinkle in a little of that Stardew Valley community magic, and you've baked a Saleblazers cake. This indie sandbox RPG from developer Airstrafe Interactive is all about selling goods, and it's up to you whether you want to run a cozy corner shop or a grand retail empire - but you'll need to get out there and procure the goods for yourself.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best open-world games, Best building games, Best sandbox games

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 1:30 PM
     The 18 best Baldur's Gate 3 mods

What are the best Baldur's Gate 3 mods? The modding community working on Larian games has a storied history when it comes to DOS and Baldur's Gate, and the BG3 community is no different thanks to official mod support for the DnD game. We've delved into the BG3 mods that are available to add even more to the already massively entertaining game to find the very best ones.

As we tell you in our Baldur's Gate 3 review, the RPG game is filled with interesting and unique experiences, including hours of content that most players will likely never see, which includes most of the Baldur's Gate 3 endings. Somehow, though, the modding community has still found gaps worth filling in Baldur's Gate 3.

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

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 1:41 PM
     Cult of the Lamb's sinful sex, guns and booze update arrives next week

Cult of the Lamb's Sins of the Flesh update, which introduces alcohol, sex, and an all-new weapon-of-doom to the game, has a release date. This fan-requested update arrives next week, and even better, it's completely free.

 

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Upcoming PC Games, Cult of the Lamb beginners guide, How to get lumber and stone in Cult of the Lamb

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 12:57 PM
     All games coming to Game Pass in January 2024 and beyond

What are the upcoming Game Pass games on PC? New titles constantly appear on the platform, and as more developers jump on board with Microsoft's subscription service, it can be easy to lose track of the best of the bunch. Thankfully, our complete list of games coming to Game Pass charts new releases in 2024, so you can play your most anticipated PC games on day one without spending a cent more than your subscription fee.

Game Pass on PC presents an excellent opportunity to take the best PC games for a spin without worrying about triple-A price tags. Equally, you can take a chance on the most experimental and unorthodox indie games that might otherwise go overlooked on other platforms. Whether you're a fan of fast-paced FPS games, spine-chilling horror games, or immersive RPGs, the best way to keep up to date with all your favorite upcoming PC Game Pass games is right here on PCGamesN.


PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 12:42 PM
     Save $130 on this excellent 1440p gaming monitor from MSI

When the MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD dropped on the scene a few years ago, it was rightly celebrated for many of its qualities. Now, this excellent gaming monitor can be yours, well below its MSRP, thanks to a discount courtesy of Amazon.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon AC review, MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X Trio review, Best gaming motherboard

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 12:42 PM
     Best fighting games on PC 2024

What are the best fighting games on PC? It may be one of the oldest genres in gaming, but it wasn't until unintentional glitches gave birth to combos in Street Fighter 2 that the first boom took hold in arcades during the 90s. During the next few years, other classic fighters would enter this eternal tournament, most notably Mortal Kombat with its motion-capture gore, and both Virtua Fighter and Tekken would take the genre into 3D.

Fighting games would grow out of favor in the 2000s, but thanks to the revival of the Street Fighter series, followed by the more recent rise of esports and, to a lesser extent, the global pandemic, we now have access to some of the best PC games. They're infamous for being tough to learn, but with the help of video tutorials, there's never been a better time to get into these highly competitive multiplayer games. So grab your favorite controller, fight stick, or whatever control method you desire to use, and get to practicing your favorite character's combos.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Street Fighter 6 review, Street Fighter 6 tier list, Street Fighter 6 roster

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 12:31 PM
     All Mortal Kombat 1 characters

Who are the Mortal Kombat 1 characters? NetherRealm Studios is once again rebooting the MK timeline, only this time, we have Liu Kang as the Fire God guiding the mortals of EarthRealm instead of the Thunder God Raiden, as history repeats itself once more. However, instead of being a traditional fighter, Mortal Kombat 1 introduces assist characters called Kameos, who you can call to help get out of sticky situations.

Now that Mortal Kombat 1 is out, you can even read our Mortal Kombat 1 review here, it's time to look ahead and see which characters are coming in the upcoming Kombat Packs. We'll also detail the current roster, as their backstories are fascinating, but it's likely that we'll see more of the fighting game's classic characters in either playable or Kameo forms. Here are all the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1 DLC characters that have been confirmed so far.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Mortal Kombat 1 review, Mortal Kombat 1 fatalities, Mortal Kombat 1 tier list

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 12:25 PM
     Nvidia's new RTX Super GPUs learn from previous pricing controversies

Graphics chip extraordinaire Nvidia has just lifted the lid on one of the worst-kept secrets in the PC hardware business at CES, with the official announcement of its new GeForce RTX Super GPU lineup. Three new graphics cards have joined the Ada party - the GeForce RTX 4080 Super, RTX 4070 Ti Super, and RTX 4070 Super. Meanwhile, the original RTX 4080 and 4070 Ti have now been removed from Nvidia's current GPU lineup.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4060 review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 12:01 PM
     Amazing new Dead by Daylight survivor possibly teased by BHVR

A new Dead by Daylight survivor could be on the way, as BHVR shares a potentially telling teaser image ahead of DBD's rumored 30.5 public test build. The Dead by Daylight killers roster has recently benefited from the arrival of Chucky, but we've not seen any survivor love since Alien's Ellen Ripley back in August 2023. That might be about to change, as Behaviour Interactive offers a possible glimpse - and maybe a substantial hint - at a new hero based on one of the best horror games of all time. Maybe we're being too hopeful. Maybe instant flashlight blinds are making a comeback. But this seems like a pretty big clue. Alan Wake might finally be coming to Dead by Daylight.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 11:48 AM
     Monopoly Go Road to Riches rewards

What are the Monopoly Go Road to Riches rewards? Continuing on the new season is yet another event for the online board game. This time, we get a whole bunch of Partner points to help with the also-active Gardening Partners event and a whopping 30 minutes' worth of High Roller event triggers.

With all this excitement coming to Monopoly Go, it can be hard to track when new features are coming to the digital board game. Our dedicated Monopoly Go events guide can help you work out what's happening in-game and what will be coming soon. Just like the other events, the Monopoly Go Road to Riches requires those all-important dice, so for that, we have a list of the latest Monopoly Go dice links that are updated daily, just in case you run out.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Free PC games, Monopoly Go dice

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 11:52 AM
     All Monopoly Go events, dates, and rewards

What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates.

Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some Monopoly Go free dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Free PC games, Monopoly Go dice

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 11:56 AM
     RTX Remix opens its doors to all modders with upcoming beta

An RTX Remix open beta date has been revealed by Nvidia at CES 2024. During its showcase live stream, Nvidia revealed more details surrounding the official Half-Life 2 RTX project, and an RTX Remix open beta date of Monday, January 22.

While Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR have dominated the performance conversation in recent months, the RTX Remix program has still been operational, with some lucky modders having the tools to offer classic games a new lease of life, provided they had one of the best graphics cards to handle the tech.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4060 review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 12:04 PM
     Nvidia RTX 4070 Super release date, price, specs, and benchmarks

When is the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super release date?
Leading the charge, the GeForce RTX 4070 Super is the first of three new graphics cards to arrive from Nvidia this month. To prepare you for its launch, we've got everything you need to know about this souped-up pixel pusher detailed down below.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4060 review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 11:23 AM
     Police use World of Warcraft to find missing teenager

World of Warcraft helped find a 16-year-old girl around 1,000 miles from home after the victim logged into WoW at the Florida home of the man sheltering her. Police in Marion County, Florida traced both the 16 and 31-year-old's World of Warcraft accounts to the same IP address before confronting the man and arresting him.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: WoW Dragonflight tier list, The best WoW addons, WoW Dragonflight review

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 11:30 AM
     Beyond Good and Evil 2 release date estimate, story, and latest news

When is the Beyond Good and Evil 2 release date? Beyond Good and Evil 2 was originally announced back in 2009 before it disappeared for a number of years. But at E3 2017 it made a surprise return with an impressive cinematic trailer during Ubisoft's press conference. Here's the thing: this wasn't the sequel we had seen originally. So what's going on?

It turns out creative director Michel Ancel and his team have re-assessed what this sequel will be since the first announcement. Rather than following Jade, the photojournalist from the first game, in another adventure, in Beyond Good and Evil 2 we're going back in time to an era before the first game. Below you'll find all the information we have on this upcoming prequel so far.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Review, Beyond Good & Evil 2 announcement, Beyond Good & Evil 2 release date

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 11:13 AM
     Cyberpunk 2077 hits 63fps on new AMD Ryzen CPU with no graphics card

It's been a long time coming, but AMD has finally lifted the lid on its new Ryzen 8000-series APU lineup with proper integrated RDNA 3 graphics. The veteran chip manufacturer is making some bold claims about its gaming performance, including the ability to play Cyberpunk 2077 at 63fps without a separate graphics card. The new lineup includes the 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and 6-core Ryzen 5 8600G, as well as a couple of cheaper options.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 11:10 AM
     Terrifying 9/10 survival horror game is available now for under $6

What makes a great survival horror game? The conventions of the genre are well established by now. Limited saves. Tight inventory space. Surprise attacks and swift deaths. But almost 30 years since the first Resident Evil, classic-style horror has come to mean a lot more. Between Silent Hill, Amnesia, Alien Isolation, and dozens more, today, as well as puzzles, ammo management, and everything else, a truly great horror game needs a robust story, a distinctive aesthetic, and a unique twist. Produced by Shinji Mikami, and boasting a 9/10 rating on Steam, one such game is now available for less than $6.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Evil Within 2 review, The Evil Within 2 open world, Best zombie games

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 11:06 AM
     Apex Legends' Final Fantasy death box costs $300

Apex Legends fans aren't happy about the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Event. Starting on January 9, the battle royale's newest event features the iconic Buster Sword from Final Fantasy, along with Materia-based power ups that recover hp, create sparks of lightning, and unleash a very aggressive Nessie on the enemy. But, as we all know, the new cosmetics are at the heart of the events - and this time they're on the pricier side.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends season 17 release date

PCGamesN Monday, January 8, 2024 5:57 PM
     AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT revealed, but we've seen this GPU before

We thought AMD had wrapped up the whole RDNA 3 lineup at the end of last year, but the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT has just been revealed at CES, giving you 16GB of VRAM. What's more, the Radeon RX 7600 XT price is just $329. On the face of it, this makes the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB look like it offers even worse value than before, but there's also a reason why this new 16GB graphics card has such a low price.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 8, 2024 6:00 PM
    

MSI are the latest gaming gear makers to unveil a Steam Deck-alike, announcing the Claw as part of their CES 2024 showcase. The Claw – great name, by the way – actually looks and sounds closer to the Asus ROG Ally than Valve's handheld, being a Windows 11-based device without any flashy hardware tricks like the Lenovo Legion Go's detachable controllers. All the same, it's aiming to stand out among these portable PCs through two means: its engorged 53Whr battery, and the industry-first use of a 14th-gen Intel Core Ultra chip as its APU.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 8, 2024 4:03 PM
    

Among the slew of reveals for Final Fantasy XIV during Fan Fest Tokyo last weekend was a new town players will visit during upcoming expansion Dawntrail. While a new corner of Eorzea to explore is exciting by itself, the cyberpunk city has added to my hope that the MMO is set to shower a bit more love on the best Final Fantasy game. That's right: Final Fantasy IX.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 8, 2024 3:10 PM
    

If you're like me, you probably have at least one treasured memory of being allowed to play an edutainment game at school under the guise of learning. What a blast, getting to play video games at school! For me, it was a floppy disk with a bizarre Pac-Man clone where you had to answer maths questions every time you ran into an enemy or obstacle. I'm sure for others it might be unforgiving classic Oregon Trail or globetrotting trivia quiz Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 8, 2024 2:06 PM
    

Seemingly not content with swallowing up Animal Crossing and spitting out its own farm-and-craft minigame, Final Fantasy 14 has apparently now guzzled down Starfield and is readying to unleash its own way to sink dozens of hours into galactic wandering.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 8, 2024 1:23 PM
    

Final Fantasy 14 has revealed the second new job arriving in its upcoming Dawntrail expansion. The Pictomancer is a new-oldie, bringing back the magical artist class from Final Fantasy 6 - albeit with some colourful new powers for magical ranged DPS players to enjoy. Meanwhile, we now know that the MMO's second limited job will be the Beastmaster.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 8, 2024 12:51 PM
    

Danish audio brand Epos is getting out of the gaming space, so its (actually great) headsets are going cheap right now. The H6Pro, a closed-back gaming headset with a neutral sound signature, robust design and wired connectivity is down to $67 at both Best Buy and Amazon US, from an original MSRP of $180.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 8, 2024 12:36 PM
    

Building a small form factor PC is difficult. Not only do you have to find the perfect SFF case, but then you have to spec out all of the components to fit inside it - and miniaturised motherboards in particular often come at a premium, especially if you're building a current-gen system.

Thankfully, right now Amazon UK is doing a great deal on ASRock's best Mini ITX motherboard for Ryzen 7000 CPUs, with a £146 asking price that comes 20% below its £187 RRP and more than £20 cheaper than the next-closest UK retailer.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 8, 2024 12:17 PM
    

It is said that for every human being in existence there is a dedicated species of job simulator, a variety of job sim that speaks to that person, body and soul. In my case, that job sim is Medieval Machines Builder, probably better known as Siege Weapon Builder.

Its free-to-play prologue goes live later this week, on top of a demo from last year. I haven't played either the prologue or the demo and who knows, they could be rubbish, but look, I had to spend three hours this morning queuing for an appointment, and all I wanted to do during those three hours was cobble together a trebuchet from plastic chairs and retractable tape. Let me do a quick 400 words on this? Pretty please?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 8, 2024 12:09 PM
    

Nvidia have resurrected their Super refresh branding for a new trio of GeForce graphics cards: the RTX 4070 Super, RTX 4070 Ti Super, and RTX 4080 Super. The announcement, part of the GPU giant's CES 2024 showcase, was light on specifics about gaming performance – but all three promise marked improvements on their 40 series predecessors. And, in the RTX 4080 Super's case, even a big ol' price drop.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 8, 2024 12:03 PM
    

If you enjoy the novelty and challenge of fiddly first-person shooter controls, do check out the free new "experimental survival horror game" Neural Parasite. Can you fight your way out of a Nazi bunker when everything is controlled by clicking? Even simply moving involves clicking on pictures of your left and right shoes, moving faster as you alternate shoes faster. Neural Parasite is short and it's free, so hop to it! Or, click on one of your shoes to hop to it, I suppose.

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Twinfinite Monday, January 8, 2024 5:47 PM
    
Taking them to school...old school.

Siliconera Monday, January 8, 2024 6:00 PM
    

Yoshi-P Talks About Pictomancer in FFXIV Dawntrail, Krile Job Change

In a recent interview with Famitsu, FFXIV Producer Naoki Yoshida (or Yoshi-P) talked about the process of creating the newly revealed Pictomancer job for the Dawntrail expansion. The developer also explained the decision to make Krile a Pictomancer. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

When creating a new job, Yoshi-P said that the Final Fantasy XIV team thinks about the role first, not the job itself. He added that DPS is by far the most popular role, so when creating jobs for a new expansion, the team cannot exclude them. Since tank and healer jobs were the last to be added, they decided to add two DPS jobs for Dawntrail, as this would not disrupt the game's balance.

The team did not decide on Pictomancer from the beginning, but it was high among the options they were pondering. The developers considered the idea of a job that would replace performing attacks with the action of "drawing." Eventually, they thought that Pictomancer would be the most fun and interesting job.

When asked if the team decided to make the character Krile Mayer Baldesion a Pictomancer due to her resemblance to Relm from Final Fantasy VI, Yoshi-P stated that this was not the case. However, he said that if people think that the team had planned to make Krile and Relm look similar from the beginning, that is proof that the FFXIV developers were able to work well as a team.

The reason behind Krile becoming a Pictomancer in FFXIV Dawntrail is related to her feelings during the Endwalker expansion. Yoshi-P said that when considering how she felt during 6.0, he knew that she would have wanted to be on the front lines with the rest of the Scions and the Warrior of Light. Yoshida had always wanted to represent these feelings in-game with a job change, but due to her role in the plot of Endwalker, the producer knew this would not have been possible until 7.0.

Final Fantasy XIV is available on PS4, PS5, and PC. The game will launch on Xbox Series X in Spring 2024. The Dawntrail expansion will be released for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC in Summer 2024.

The post Yoshi-P Talks About Pictomancer in FFXIV Dawntrail, Krile Job Change appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, January 8, 2024 4:30 PM
    

nier automata figures

The main trio from NieR Automata Ver1.1a will appear as miniature cat-like figures in crane game machines from January 19, 2024. You'll be able to find them in Sega Plaza stores in Japan.

In total, there are three variations of NieR Automata Ver1.1a miniature cat figures. You can get either A2, 9S, or 2B. It's unclear if they'll come in a blind box or a normal one or if you have to grab them using another method. Each figure looks like they're on their belly and taking a nap. They have a little tail as well behind them. At 5.5 x 4.5 centimeters in size, they're fairly small and can rest in the palm of your hand.

NieR Automata Ver1.1a is the anime adaptation of the 2017 action RPG NieR Automata. The story mostly covers the first half of the game, which makes it fairly accessible for those who have not played the popular Square Enix title. The story follows 2B and 9S, YoRHa androids, who are part of a proxy war between Machine Lifeforms and humanity.

NieR Automata is available on the PS4, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. NieR Automata Ver1.1a is currently streaming on Crunchyroll. You can get the 2B, 9S, and A2 figures from Sega Plaza starting January 19, 2024.

The post NieR Automata 2B, 9S, A2 Figures Look Like Cats appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, January 8, 2024 4:30 PM
    

wonderful precure

A new Precure series, Wonderful PreCure, will start airing on February 2, 2024. This time, a dog can transform into a Precure as well.

You can watch the trailer on the official PreCure YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPRbvtFnkYs&t=30s

The main character is Iroha Inukai, and her pet dog is Komugi. It should be noted that Komugi appears above Iroha in the cast list. This implies that Komugi is more important than Iroha as a character. While on a walk, the two encounter a wild animal "whose heart was growling." They transform into PreCures to save it. While Komugi only barks in the trailer, she probably will be able to talk once she transforms into a (human) Precure.

Maria Naganawa will voice Komugi or Cure Wonderful. Her previous roles include Komekko in Konosuba, Shizuka in The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, and Kanna Kamui in Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid. Atsumi Tanezaki will voice Iroha Inukai or Cure Friendy. Tanezaki's prominent roles include Anya in Spy x Family, Frieren in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and Emporio in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.

Wonderful PreCure will start airing in Japan on February 2, 2024. It's unclear at the time of writing which streaming service outside of Japan will offer it. The current PreCure, Hirogaru Sky, will run until January 28, 2024.

The post Wonderful PreCure Will Feature a Dog PreCure appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, January 8, 2024 4:00 PM
    

pikmin design

In an interview with Hobonichi, Shigesato Itoi (Earthbound) sat down with Shigeru Miyamoto (Mario, The Legend of Zelda) to discuss how Miyamoto came about with the idea and design for Pikmin. The full interview is not on the website as of the time of writing.

The interview starts with Itoi reaffirming with Miyamoto his policy regarding making video games. Miyamoto had always wanted to create video games that would provide more fun and include more ideas than how much they cost. This is because it could cost thousands of JPY to purchase a game. He also stated that in a development team, people offer ideas to each other to help them make things they couldn't have on their own. The Pikmin design is one of such collaborations.

While Miyamoto gave the general idea of what he wanted Pikmins to do and look like, the game's designer was the one who actually came up with the final product, including the leaf on the head. Miyamoto liked it a lot because Pikmins looked so confusing that you had to wonder about it. Did it drink water from its mouth or its head? Or perhaps it sucked up nutrients from its feet, like a plant? The next logical step was to decide what would happen to the leaf and the Pikmin after they die. Though the design is simple, much thought and conversation went into Nintendo's creation of the Pikmin.

Near the end of the interview, Miyamoto discusses how newer generations have affected Pikmin's design. Since you can see a lot more of the game now with higher-quality graphics, some older developers think that a Pikmin's eyes should move, or else it will look uncanny. While younger developers don't seem to think that, Miyamoto says they have their own sense of what's uncanny and what isn't and that it's interesting how you can see the generational gap here.

Pikmin 4 is now available on the Nintendo Switch.

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Siliconera Monday, January 8, 2024 3:00 PM
    

Apple Arcade Became a Home for Life Sim and Animal Crossing Like Games

Over the years, we've seen a wide range of titles come to Apple's game subscription service. Some are "plus" versions of existing mobile titles, while others are entirely new and even exclusive. But one thing that's increasingly come up is how Apple Arcade ended up packed with life sim games and titles like Animal Crossing

It's something that sort of crept up on us. It started with a lot of farming sims. Nightmare Farm was among the first. Farm It is lighter on the "life" element, but definitely offers the farming. Cozy Groveended up basically being the first Animal Crossing kind of game on the service when it appeared in March 2021.  

However, in recent months these additions accelerated. Stardew Valley+ showed up in the library in July 2023. The Apple Arcade exclusive Hello Kitty Island Adventure game is an Animal Crossing  style life sim in which you help fellow villagers and visitors, decorate cabins, and enjoy island life while taking on quests. Japan Rural Life slipped out in 2023 under the radar, offering a Japanese farming and life sim. Disney Dreamlight Valley Arcade Edition showed up there as well, offering people the Disney take on the genre on a new platform. 2024 kicked off with Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom. While it features more adventure elements and going around to locations helping people, there's crafting, resource management, and building up a campground.

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And, when you think about it, the nature of Apple Arcade suits the genre. In the case of games like Stardew Valley or even Cozy Grove, we have established games that are full life sim experiences and keep people playing on a daily basis for hours. The nature of the service also encourages developers to issue regular updates to keep people coming back, which fits titles like Hello Kitty Island Adventure and Disney Dreamlight Valley. It also is a genre that is very accessible to other players.

The only downside is, it capitalizes on the addictive and compelling nature of these games to hook people into the subscription service. Especially if it is a title that does get regular updates with new items and characters. People will want to keep interacting with their virtual friends or tending their farms. It's $6.99 per month for Apple Arcade, and that cost certainly adds up. Especially in the case of something like Stardew Valley, Cozy Grove, or even Disney Dreamlight Valley, where a version of the game could be purchased on other platforms and be complete. 

It is interesting to see this progression and embracing of life sims like Animal Crossing and farming games on Apple Arcade. It's certainly showing how tapping into a genre that captivates people and keeps them continually playing day after day can help. Plus, it does help for folks who like a particular genre and want to have an outlet to opt into a collection of such titles in one place. I do worry a bit about the idea of feeling compelled to keep paying such a fee, especially when some titles are available stand-alone on other platforms for a lower cost. However, in moderation or for brief periods it's a fun option and offers an opportunity to text out experiences or maybe relax for a month or two.

Apple Arcade appears on Apple iOS devices and Macs.

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Siliconera Monday, January 8, 2024 2:05 PM
    

The Frieren Manga Helps Us Understand an Elf's Lifespan header

Stories that get into what happens after "the end" aren't uncommon. They might look at how society changes. We could see how a group of people adapt. But we don't often see how specific people are affected. Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe's manga Frieren: Beyond Journey's End gets a little more specific by showing how one person is changed by an adventure. It involves quite the opportunity too. As the star, an elven mage named Frieren, is already hundreds of years old as the story "begins," we're seeing how someone that old can grow and change after adventuring and experiences. In turn, we see how her new allies develop as a result of being around her.

Frieren kicks off as a grand adventure ended. The hero Himmel and his allies Eisen the warrior, Frieren the mage, and Heiter the priest defeated the Demon King. The quartet journeyed together for 10 years. They aided people around the world and faced the Demon King's minions. As a way to cap it off, the group watches the Era Meteor Shower. When Frieren notes that she knows a better place to see it happen, they vow to meet again in 50 years.

The Frieren Manga Helps Us Understand an Elf's Lifespan how long do elves live in frieren

And they do! But Frieren being an elf means a bit of a shock when it happens. Himmel, formerly handsome, tall, and young, is now a short old man. The corrupt, drunken priest became a bishop. The dwarf… well, is mostly the same since dwarves are like elves. The group has their moment, which is then followed by Himmel's death. It is then that things hit her. She only knew him ten years. Which, when measured by an elf, is no time at all. She realizes all the time she could have had, but didn't.

The rest of the first volume of the Frieren manga follows the elven mage as she essentially finds a purpose for herself. She always had a goal of sorts. After the initial adventure, she said she'd explore the Central Lands for 100 years to learn more about magic. But after Himmel's death, it reads as an opportunity. She has a chance to not make the same mistakes. There's also the potential to set out on a new quest, perhaps doing things differently and making the connections she missed.

Right away, we start to see a change. It begins when she again meets Heiter. This time, reuniting involves an opportunity to learn from a tome and perhaps take on an apprentice. She's hesitant about the idea. Especially since the student is only a young girl. But as she sets about deciphering the book Heiter offered, time passes. She ends up connecting with the child. Frieren spends more time with the old friend. Before we—and perhaps she—know it, Frieren is saying both "goodbye" and "hello" again.

It also means it changes her perspective. Given her lifespan, Frieren wouldn't have a problem solving mysteries and accomplishing missions over the courses of years. She spent four at Heiter's deciphering the book like it was nothing. Once Fern and her are traveling, the two spend half a year searching for a specific flower. They spend months cleaning up a coast. But for her, it's no time at all. Not to mention while each chapter's mission is being accomplished, we see hints of what led to her taking on that task.

Plus, we also have to consider that we don't even know exactly how long Frieren will live, as we don't know exactly how long elves live in the series. The manga only suggests they live for hundreds of years. When we meet her, she's lived for over a millennium, which is 1,000 years. There's no indication of how much longer she could be around. We know Kraft is still around as of later volumes, and he's an elf who is even older than she is. So even with as many manga volumes and anime episodes there are, it may take some time before we truly understand.

Each chapter of the first volume of the manga is a look at how Frieren's relationship with Himmel changed her. How it is influencing her future. We see her new purpose guide her in various ways. It also leads her to behave differently with both new and old friends. So then, by the time this volume ends, we see a new reason for her next journey. And it might leave you wondering, will she get that extra time she's hoping for? Considering how long elves apparently live in Frieren, we get quite a bit of time to see what Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe do with the series.

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End manga volume 1-9 are available from Viz Media. Volume 10 will debut on February 20, 2024. The first and second cour of the anime are streaming on Crunchyroll.

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Siliconera Monday, January 8, 2024 2:00 PM
    

The first One Piece anime opening theme song

There's a One Piece anime theme song performance on The First Take, with Hiroshi Kitadani appearing to sing the first opening song "We Are." It aired on the channel on January 8, 2024, and it already passed 600,000 views in its first four hours.

To set the stage for the performance, the background has Monkey D. Luffy's Straw Hat on top of a treasure chest and some crates. After Kitadani's initial exclamation, the full band kicks up and he begins singing.

Here is the full performance of "We Are" from One Piece:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB4iNVa746E&ab_channel=THEFIRSTTAKE

The First Take is a YouTube channel on which singers perform some especially notable songs or tracks in a single take. Anime theme songs often appear on it. For example, FLOW performed the Naruto Shippuden track "Sign" on the channel. Man with a Mission and milet appeared to sing "Kizuna no Kiseki" from the Demon Slayer anime

In 2023, there was also a first on The First Take involving Hoshimachi Suisei. The Cover performer was the first Vtuber to perform on the channel. She performed "Stellar Stellar" there in January 2023. Then in February 2023, she returned to the channel to sing "Michizure." 

The One Piece anime is streaming on Crunchyroll, and the Egghead arc has begun. The manga is handled outside Japan by Viz Media. A new The One Piece anime adaptation is coming to Netflix. Also, the live-action adaptation is on Netflix, with a second season on the way.

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Siliconera Monday, January 8, 2024 1:00 PM
    

Cult of the Lamb Sins of the Flesh Update Adds Offspring Eggs, Sin

Massive Monster and Devolver Digital announced the new Cult of the Lamb update, which adds offspring eggs, Disciples, a Tailor, and the Sin resource, arrives January 16, 2024. Sins of the Flesh will be a free update for all platforms. 

First, the new resource in Cult of the Lamb is Sin. Players can earn it via the Drum Circle rhythm game, having Drinkhouse drinks, and having Followers head to the Mating Tent. Sin can then be used for new Doctrines and Rituals. 

As for the Mating Tent, that is how people can get offspring eggs in Cult of the Lamb. A pair of Followers who go there can help create a new child. However, as the PlayStation Blog announcement noted, that egg can also be eaten by the community.

There is also the new equipment and outfits. The Tailor will be where people can get clothing for Followers. The Blunderbuss will be the new ranged gun for the Lamb to use. 

Here's the announcement trailer for the update, which looks at the new content:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugEna7qwxZY&ab_channel=DevolverDigital

Cult of the Lamb is available for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Sins of the Flesh update arrives January 16, 2024.

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Siliconera Monday, January 8, 2024 12:30 PM
    

Hakuoki Otome Games Head to Switch as Chronicles of Wind and Blossom 2

Idea Factory International announced it will release Hakuoki otome games we've seen five times before in English again, this time on the Switch as Chronicles of Wind and Blossom. Kyoto Windsand Edo Blossoms will release digitally and physically, and there will be an Eastasiasoft Limited Edition.

Hakuoki is the story of a young woman named Chizuru who is searching for her missing father. She dressed herself up as a man and heads to Kyoto to find out what happened to him. She ends up encountering the Shinsengumi and joining their ranks, as they share a common goal. However, as this is an alternate reality series, the Shinsengumi here are also vampire-like supernatural figures known as Furies due to a creation of Chizuru's father. Later releases split the game up into two parts, Kyoto Winds and Edo Blossoms, while also adding additional love interests. 

Here's the trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0LxwHf1tOw&ab_channel=eastasiasoft

We've seen this storyline, both in the original form and the two part adaptation, many times before. The game first showed up on the PS2 in Japan in 2008. However, since then it's appeared in English on the PSP in 2012, 3DS in 2013, PS3 in 2014, mobile devices in 2015, and Vita and PC as Kyoto Winds in 2017 and Edo Blossoms in 2018). This new version will include an updated localization. 

Meanwhile, we've yet to see Hakuoki SSL: Sweet School Life, the alternate reality storyline set in modern times with everyone as students and teachers, released worldwide. It appeared on the Vita in 2014 and Switch in 2023 in Japan.

As for the Hakuoki: Chronicles of Wind and Blossom standard and limited retail editions, those will be Play-Asia exclusives. Idea Factory International said pre-orders will open on January 11, 2024. The LE will come with stickers of the twelve love interests, an art book, and the soundtrack on a single CD.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCqnvNE9uQ8&ab_channel=eastasiasoft

Hakuoki: Chronicles of Wind and Blossom will bring the Kyoto Winds and Edo Blossoms otome games to the Switch in 2024. The game is immediately available on multiple other platforms worldwide.

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Siliconera Monday, January 8, 2024 12:00 PM
    

Here Are the 2024 Hololive New Year Cup Mario Kart Tournament Results

The Hololive New Year Cup Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament for the Cover Vtubers was held January 7-8, 2024, and Tokoyami Towa won. Hoshimachi Suisei came in second, with Todoroki Hajime taking third place.

The top 12 finalists for the competition included a mix of members from the Japanese and English branches of the company. Here's who managed to make it in, and which place they took in the tournament.

  1. Tokoyami Towa - 62 points
  2. Hoshimachi Suisei - 62 points
  3. Todoraki Hajime - 52 points
  4. Nekomata Okayu - 50 points
  5. Takane Lui - 46 points
  6. Oozora Subaru - 41 points
  7. Sakura Miko - 39 Points
  8. Koseki Bijou - 38 Points
  9. Ookami Mio - 33 Points
  10. Hakui Koyori - 26 Points
  11. Ouro Kronii - 22 Points
  12. Ninomae Ina'nis - 21 Points

As a reminder, a few of these competitors were entirely new to both Hololive and the competition. Hololive EN Advent's Bijou and ReGLOSS' Todoraki Hajime are two Vtubers who joined the company in 2023.

There was also a Zako Cup where the players who earned the fewest points go to determine who is the worst of the worst. In the past, Yuzuki Choco's taken last place in it. However, she didn't participate in the 2024 tournament. However, this year Hololive DEV_IS ReGLOSS Vtuber Hiodoshi Ao took the crown. That came up at about the 2 hour and 55 minute mark of the stream. 

You can watch the last day of the 2024 Hololive New Year Cup Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament below. The winners for the overall tournament and final rankings came up at about the three hour and 40 minute mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_q_RVccGUg&ab_channel=TowaCh.%E5%B8%B8%E9%97%87%E3%83%88%E3%83%AF

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Siliconera Monday, January 8, 2024 11:30 AM
    

The Boy and the Heron Golden Globe Award

The Boy and the Heron has won Best Animated Motion Picture at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards. The ceremony was held on January 7, 2024, where Studio Ghibli's latest movie won alongside the likes of Barbie and Oppenheimer.

While The Boy and the Heron won the Animated Picture award, no one from Studio Ghibli was available to accept it in person. Instead, award presenter Florence Pugh accepted the award on behalf of the producers. Pugh appears in the English dub of the movie as Kiriko.

The Boy and the Heron was one of six nominees for the Best Animated Motion Picture Golden Globe. The other nominees included Elemental, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The Super Mario Bros Movie, Suzume and Wish. It is the first non-American winner of the award since its debut in 2006. It's the first time Studio Ghibli have received a nomination for the category. Along with Suzume, it's only the second time in the award's history that has seen a Japanese movie nominated, after Mirai's 2018 nomination.

In addition to the Best Animated Picture award, Joe Hisaishi's score for The Boy and the Heron was nominated for Best Original Score. However, it lost out to Oppenheimer, which also won awards in four other categories.

The Boy and the Heron has already been a huge success around the world. It gave Ghibli its largest opening weekend in Japan and is currently grossing 8.7 billion yen overall in its home country. Globally, it has made $138 million. In addition to its Golden Globe win, the movie has also won multiple local critics' association awards across the US, and is nominated for a Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.

The Boy and the Heron is out now in theaters.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, January 8, 2024 5:20 PM
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     The other day I posted a brief article discussing rumours that Hi-Fi Rush might be getting ported to the Nintendo Switch, but things have become even more interesting.

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The game is available now for all consoles and PC.

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More rumors on Xbox games going multiplatform.

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