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PCGamesN Monday, February 5, 2024 5:09 PM
     Stardew Valley becomes Cookie Clicker in relaxing new farming sim

Growing a farm and living the quiet life is great, but it's a lot of work. Even in Stardew Valley, where it's all part of a gorgeous, pixel-art tapestry, agriculture can feel daunting. Enter: Rusty's Retirement, an idle Stardew-like that automates a lot of the growing while you tap away elsewhere.


Twinfinite Monday, February 5, 2024 6:00 PM
    
These Pokemon are edgy and adorable all in one!

Twinfinite Monday, February 5, 2024 5:30 PM
    
Everybody loves a comeback.

Siliconera Monday, February 5, 2024 9:15 PM
    

Nijisanji Vtubers Rosemi Lovelock, Alban Knox, Ike Eveland, Victoria Brightshield Take Breaks

Following the termination of Selen Tatsuki, a number of Nijisanji English Vtubers are taking various breaks. The four total who made statements on February 5, 2024 were Rosemi Lovelock, Alban Knox, Ike Eveland, and Victoria Brightshield.

Rosemi noted that her break will last for "a few days." She specifically noted it refers to social media and didn't mention if it will apply to streaming.

https://twitter.com/Rosemi_Lovelock/status/1754566673615524315

Alban also noted his break will last "some time." His announcement also stated it will apply to social media, but didn't mention if it will include streams.

https://twitter.com/alban_knox/status/1754666855732527478

Likewise, the message from Ike said he will need "some time." 

https://twitter.com/ike_eveland/status/1754568100052107335

As for Victoria's announcement, she said she'll be taking February 5, 2024 off.

https://twitter.com/VBrightshield/status/1754601854171042164

In addition, a few other Nijisanji Vtubers addressed the situation in various ways on social media. Ren Zotto shared his feelings on February 5, 2024. He did not announce any break.

https://twitter.com/RenZott0/status/1754623517990252579

Hex Haywire also seemed to be vaguely alluding to the Selen Tatsuki termination. However, this was a more hazy tweet, though it seemed to be bringing up the situation.

https://twitter.com/HexHaywire/status/1754652121503608993

Nijisanji announced the termination, and thus abrupt graduation, of Selen Tatsuki on February 5, 2024. This came abruptly following her cover of the song "Last Cup of Coffee."

The post Nijisanji Vtubers Rosemi Lovelock, Alban Knox, Ike Eveland, Victoria Brightshield Take Breaks appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, February 5, 2024 8:21 PM
    

Redeem the Honkai: Star Rail Stellar Jade Codes for It's Always Night in Penacony

HoYoVerse confirmed that there will once again be more Honkai: Star Rail Stellar Jade codes to redeem for the "It's Always Night in Penacony" 2.0 special program, and here they are. It brought it up ahead of the February 5, 2024 event, and also confirmed Twitch Drops will increase the count to 30 during the presentation.

This will mark the second batch of Stellar Jade for players to redeem release ahead of the Honkai: Star Rail 2.0 update. As usual, there are three codes people can enter, and they're good until February 18, 2024. You get 100 Stellar Jades with each one, as well as some other items. That's one full 160 Stellar Jades pull on a gacha banner.

Here are the Honkai: Star Rail Stellar Jade codes for the 2.0 "It's Always Night in Penacony" Special Program 

As usual, each code redeemed gives you a handful of items to use in-game. In addition to the Stellar Jades, you get Credits, characters and Light Cone experience items. 

Here's the full list:

  • 3S9N65KTBD63
  • ZA9674JSAUPF
  • 6T96N52TADN7

Console and PC players can redeem the codes in-game via the in-game phone. If you click the Traveler's Profile, there will be a menu option to enter codes. Android and iOS players need to head to the HoYoVerse website to enter the codes and redeem them to get Stellar Jades in Honkai: Star Rail.

Honkai: Star Rail is available for the PS5, PC and mobile devices, and the 2.0 update will be available later this evening.

The post Redeem the Honkai: Star Rail Stellar Jade Codes for It's Always Night in Penacony appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, February 5, 2024 5:45 PM
    

Two Arrested for Leaking Shonen Jump Manga Images Ahead of Launch

Two executives from a Tokyo-based manga and anime retailer company were arrested on suspicion of violating the copyright law of Japan. The suspects are accused of leaking Weekly Shonen Jump manga chapters ahead of their official release. [Thanks, NHK!]

Two people are accused of using a smartphone to take pictures of a Weekly Shonen Jump manga chapter and sharing them online five days prior to its release in March 2023. According to the police, the suspects partially denied the charges and claimed they did not share the images.

36-year-old Moussa Samir is one of the suspects arrested. His company, Japan Deal World, sells popular anime and manga goods and is based in Kita Ward, Tokyo. The suspects were arrested on January 2024 by the Kumamoto Prefectural Police and are currently in custody.

According to the ongoing police investigation, the suspects might have obtained the magazine early thanks to businesses that enable illegal advance sales of such goods, and they believe that there may have been other people involved in the case. Japan news agency NHK shared that the allegedly leaked manga images were translated into various languages and colored, in addition to their illegal early distribution on various social media sites.

This is not the first time that Shueisha and the Shonen Jump magazine experienced manga chapters or images leaking. In January 2023, details of then-unreleased JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 9, JOJOLands, appeared ahead of its release.

The post Two Arrested for Leaking Shonen Jump Images Ahead of Launch appeared first on Siliconera.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 5, 2024 7:11 PM
     Top 10 Best Steam Next Fest Demos You Need To Download Featured ImageSteam Next Fest is back with more demos from all corners of gaming. From February 5th-12th players can download demos of the most anticipated releases and try them out. It can get a bit overwhelming with so many choices, and that's why we're going to show you the top 10 best Steam Next Fest demos you need to download. Our list is in no specific order and aims to capture games across all different genres. Furthermore, we'll cover what the demo entails, as well as the overarching aspects of the game. Let's get started with our first game on the list. #1 — Pacific Drive Image: Ironwood Studios The first game on the list is coincidentally, the first game I tried out when viewing all the new demos. Pacific Drive, from developer Ironwood Studios, is an action survival game that was originally revealed at the Sony State of Play back in September of 2022. Since then, it has become a game to look out for, and we finally get a taste of what to expect. Th...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 5, 2024 5:30 PM
     GPY NvidiaWhen looking at buying your next GPU there are always a million options to go for. Nvidia always releases their founder's edition of their latest and greatest first. But, once that first shipment goes out, the market is open. Here are a few of the best aftermarket RTX 4080 Super choices. ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Trinity Black Edition ($999) Zotac has the benefit of being cheaper than most other aftermarket brands out there, and their RTX 4080 Super is no different. It comes with all the bells and whistles of a decent aftermarket GPU, too, with light-up RGBs and triple fans. Image via Newegg Performance gains are negligible for all aftermarket cards, but what is important is build quality and cooling. The ZOTAC Trinity comes with 110mm blades over three fans and an enormous heatsink. These combined measures ensure your GPU will stay cool even in the deepest gaming sessions. Due to the three large fans, there have been mentions of some noise coming from th...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 5, 2024 5:21 PM
     Modern Warfare 3 Juggermosh Featured ImageIf you are particularly good at playing as a tank, then this mode will probably become your favorite. Here is everything you need to know about the Juggermosh mode in Modern Warfare 3. How to play Juggermosh mode in Modern Warfare 3 Whenever a Juggernaut spawned on the map, everybody knew that its mere presence only meant trouble. That is, of course, if you weren't the one wearing said armor and heavy weaponry. Well, about a battle of Juggernauts where everything goes? That is what Juggermosh mode will be in Modern Warfare 3 Season 2. Juggermosh will be a variant of modes such as Kill Confirmed, Domination, and Hardpoint, with every player handling these monsters in a third-person perspective. However, while normal rules apply to all these base modes, there are Juggermosh exclusive rules that will make these matches extra entertaining. First of all, your increased durability will make kills harder to get, but headshots will yield increased damage, so you better aim for ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 5, 2024 5:18 PM
     Persona 3 Reload KenjiKenji Tomochika is one of the first friends you'll make in Persona 3 Reload. He is the Magician Arcana Social Link, so hanging out with him will give you boosts when fusing Personas like Jack Frost or Nekomata. Kenji is one of the easiest Social Links to max out in Persona 3 Reload, but you can advance your friendship even faster by choosing the right dialogue options when hanging out with him. Persona 3 Reload also adds phone calls for Social Links, so you can earn points with Kenji even without seeing him in person. All Kenji Social Link Answers in Persona 3 Reload When hanging out with Kenji, choose these dialogue options to maximize your friendship gains. Not every dialogue choice will affect your relationship, so this guide only includes the important dialogue options that will get to the most Social Link points. Also, make sure you have a Persona of the Magician Arcana in your possession when hanging out with Kenji in order to make the most out of your hang out se...

WGB Monday, February 5, 2024 6:51 PM
     Over the last few weeks, there has been report after report pointing toward a huge shift in strategy for Xbox as a brand. These rumours have seemingly prompted Phil Spencer to state that Microsoft will be holding a "business event" next week to address what they call the "vision for the future of Xbox."

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, February 5, 2024 7:10 PM
    

Honkai: Star Rail will support Apple Vision Pro Compatibility Mode soon.

The post Honkai: Star Rail Downloads Surpass 100 Million appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.


Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, February 5, 2024 6:53 PM
    

The expansion, Dawntrail, will launch in Summer 2024.

The post Final Fantasy XIV Xbox Series Open Beta Test Release Date Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.


Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, February 5, 2024 6:30 PM

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, February 5, 2024 6:05 PM

MonsterVine Monday, February 5, 2024 9:00 PM
     Another Code: Recollection revives two niche adventure games in a beautiful remake that has some disappointing changes, but overall is a great way to experience these nearly-forgotten games. Another Code: Recollection Developer: Arc System Works Price: $60 Platforms: Nintendo Switch MonsterVine was provided with a Switch code for review. Back in 2005, a point-and-click adventure […]