Kotaku Tuesday, February 13, 2024 9:20 AM  I've known that representation in games mattered ever since that day in 1987 when I finished Metroid and discovered that intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran was that rarest of things (for the time): a cool female video-game protagonist. I loved playing as Mario, or Link, or any intrepid hero, but I was particularly… |
Kotaku Tuesday, February 13, 2024 9:15 AM  Welcome to another installment of "What Weird Thing Has Someone Ported Doom To This Week?" This time, it's a user on Reddit who has translated the game into an audio signal that can be displayed by a spectrogram. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 9:54 AM  In this guide, we'll show you how to install RGB lighting in your PC. These lighting systems are made up of LEDs that can display red, green, and blue colors, mixing up a bit of school science to create other colors. These LEDs can display an almost unlimited number of colors, while older LEDs - or other forms of PC lighting such as cold cathode fluorescent tubes - can only display a single fixed color. This flexibility isn't just for creating pretty rainbow effects, though. You can also ensure your lighting matches the rest of your room or gaming PC setup's color scheme, ensuring the color is an exact match instead of having to use a generic red or green. If you're planning to build a gaming PC, and you've picked one of the best PC case models with a window on the side, then some lighting will really help you show off your hardware, and look good too. Continue reading How to install RGB lighting in your PC case MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 9:50 AM  Power Network Tycoon is the latest strategy and building sim creating a buzz of electricity on Steam, and with good reason. Thrust into a thriving island community, it is your job as the eponymous power network tycoon to build an effective power grid from the ground up to support the needs of the local residents and businesses. As your community expands and evolves, its power needs change too, forcing you to strategically plan ahead to avoid disastrous outages. With the community feel of Cities Skylines 2 and the engineering education of Factorio, Power Network Tycoon is a must-try for any simulation fans out there. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best simulation games, Best building games, Best strategy games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 9:48 AM  We're still yet to see the first Steam Deck alternative powered by an Intel Core Ultra APU hit the market, but we now have yet another potential pocket rocket to look forward to. Revealed at Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Katowice - the company's latest big esports event - Intel itself is flaunting this new handheld by Tulpar. Continue reading Yet another Intel powered Steam Deck competitor is on the way MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Core i5 14600K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 9:35 AM  What are the new Slap Battles codes? In this Roblox experience, the only thing that matters is getting the most slaps. For each one you get, you can work your way closer to having the most destructive palm in the galaxy. So, if you want to have the most powerful slapping hand, you'll need to work for it. There are plenty of other Roblox experiences out there if this one loses its appeal, and we have the latest freebies for the likes of Blade Ball codes, Anime Last Stand codes, and Toilet Tower Defense codes. Without further ado, these Slap Battles codes will give you a bit of a boost to get started. Continue reading Slap Battles codes February 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 9:53 AM  In this guide, we'll show you how to install an M.2 SSD in your motherboard, as well as how to fit an SSD heatsink. If you've never built a PC before, or if it's been a while since you last assembled a rig, then M.2 SSDs might be completely new to you, but there are numerous benefits to these drives, which come mounted on circuit boards that connect straight to your motherboard. Most of the drives on our best gaming SSD guide use the M.2 standard, and for good reason. M.2 SSDs don't require any power or data cables, unlike older 2.5-inch SSDs and hard drives, and the latest PCIe 4 and PCIe 5 models are extremely fast as well. Continue reading How to install an M.2 SSD MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 9:24 AM  The story of Deus Ex, as a series, is both surprising and - unfortunately - increasingly typical. One of the greatest PC games of all time, the 2000 original carries enough reputation and credibility, surely, to make it a bankable prospect for even the most miserly of investors. Combine that with Human Revolution and Mankind Divided, the critically acclaimed and commercially performant prequels (Human Revolution sold well, Mankind Divided made less money, but still did fine) and you'd think Deus Ex's place in the center of Eidos Montreal's portfolio would be pretty much safe for life. But this is 2024, which in videogame industry terms is beginning to look just as dystopian as Warren Spector and Harvey Smith's vision of New York City. Continue reading Deus Ex star claims Eidos told him not to talk about Adam Jensen MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best story games, Best old games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 9:49 AM  When is the Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release date? While its subtitle may be unfamiliar to Western audiences, Sparking Zero is actually the long-awaited Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 4. After a 16-year hiatus, publisher Bandai Namco has drafted in Spike Chunsoft – the original studio at the helm of Budokai Tenkaichi – to ensure Sparking Zero remains an authentic Dragon Ball experience for fans and newcomers alike, and we've got all the latest surrounding its release date. Dragon Ball Sparking Zero ushers the popular 3D arena brawler onto current-gen platforms, and we expect it to take advantage of all the latest tech to ensure the fighting game looks and feels as smooth as ever. Aside from the core gameplay mechanics that define the Budokai Tenkaichi series, Sparking Zero is also set to include "genre-defining features" to create "one of the most immersive anime game experiences of all time" according to Bandai Namco CEO Arnaud Muller. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release date. Continue reading Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release date estimate and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best fighting games, Best multiplayer games, Best anime games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 9:07 AM  What are the best platform games on PC? Back in the '90s and early '00s, there were countless platformers for console gamers, while the PC had a reputation as a wasteland for this particular genre. Thankfully, this stigma has lessened since the days of Commander Keen, and we owe that in large part to the explosion of indies that have flooded onto digital platforms over the past decade, meaning our fair platform is now bursting at the seams with solid platform games. The best platform games have garnered a reputation as requiring mechanical mastery and sublime timing to get into, but developers continue to push the genre forward by introducing gameplay elements from the best Metroidvania games. Platforming can also be a staple mechanic in some of the best story games, as demonstrated in releases like Celeste and Ori and the Blind Forest. Here are the best platform games you can play on your PC right now. Continue reading The best platform games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Celeste: a platformer about anxiety, The best PC games of 2018: Celeste, PCGN Awards 2018 |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 9:03 AM  What are the Elden Ring bosses in order? The most defining moments in any of the Souls-like games are the tough boss fights. They can be tricky for several reasons: some are hard to hit consistently, and others can squash you with just one attack. Despite having hundreds of monsters, you only need to beat 12 Elden Ring bosses in this order to finish the game. In addition to a list of mandatory boss encounters, our list of the Elden Ring bosses in order includes where you can find them, and what rewards they drop. We've also collated the top five Elden Ring bosses in order of difficulty, as well as some handy tips on how to beat them. Generally speaking, dungeon bosses are not as hard to kill as the major bosses. However, there are exceptions, so equipping the best Elden Ring summons and upgrading the Flask of Wondrous Physick with Elden Ring crystal tears can make all the difference in one of the best PC games of all time. Continue reading All Elden Ring bosses in order MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 7:52 AM  Which kind of RTS do you prefer? Do you like the huge-scale, battle-wide epic, like Command and Conquer and Age of Empires, or the low-key, squad-driven tactics shooter, like Company of Heroes and XCOM 2? A mix is certainly good, but personally, I prefer the latter. You take a small number of maneuverable troops, send them on dangerous missions behind enemy lines, and up the gameplay stakes so that every single decision can mean the difference between life and death. I'd love to see a new Command and Conquer, especially in the retro style of Tiberian Dawn and Red Alert, but one tactics-driven RTS is already making its PC comeback, and now you can own its original, classic outing for less than the price of a sandwich. Continue reading One of the best RTS games in PC history is yours for less than $3 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RTS games, Best strategy games, Best old games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 7:35 AM  With patch 6.57, Square Enix has finally improved one of Final Fantasy 14's most annoying oversights: struggling to get to Vesper Bay. With a finite amount of fast-travel tickets given to you in the game, no Aetheryite to speak of (for lore reasons), and having to make repeat visits for the main quest and plenty of important side content, I've always been haunted by the prospect of running out of tickets and having to run from Horizon's Aetheryte. Now though, Square has improved the issue, but not entirely. Continue reading One of Final Fantasy 14's biggest oversights just got fixed, kind of MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail release date, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 7:34 AM  Now is a great time to upgrade the RAM in your gaming PC, as this Corsair memory deal enables you to fit a mighty 32GB of fast DDR4 sticks in your system for a bargain price. The usual cost of this memory is $79.99, but Corsair has just slashed $15 off the price, so you can now pick up 32GB of Corsair Vengeance memory for just $64.99. Continue reading You can grab 32GB of Corsair RAM for an irresistible price right now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Corsair HS80 Max headset review, Corsair M75 Air mouse review, Best gaming keyboard |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 7:33 AM  When is the Windblown release date? This delightful action roguelike from the creators of Dead Cells was announced at The Game Awards 2023, and immediately stole our attention with its fast-paced combat and colorful cartoon violence. We already know a fair bit about what to expect, so let's dig into all the latest news and trailers. For those unfamiliar with Dead Cells, Windblown takes on a similar vibrant aesthetic - but instead of a 2D platformer, Windblown is a 3D top-down action roguelike that still features the satisfying combat and lightning-fast action that we loved in Dead Cells. If that all sounds right up your alley, here's what we know about its early access release. Continue reading Windblown release date estimate and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best roguelike games, All upcoming games in 2024, The best action games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 7:17 AM  What are the best simulation games on PC? From the all-time greats that are still worth playing; the sims with modding communities who breathe eternal life into them; the facsimiles of an aspect of reality so niche you can barely fathom their existence, we have everything you need here. Sims differ from other PC games in that their raison d'être isn't necessarily to entertain, at least not primarily. Do you want fun and excitement? Tough. Operating a submarine is not that. It is, however, fascinating, terrifying, and hugely satisfying as a long-form experience. Such is the nature of the genre that seeks out the best simulator games - it's like asking for the 'special' stock the shopkeeper keeps in the back room. Continue reading The best PC simulation games 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best free Steam games, Tank games, War Thunder system requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 6:55 AM  I'm almost scared of GTA 6. I look at Grand Theft Auto 5, and how it's totally reshaped games and gaming culture, and I get the sense that the sequel is going to be so big, so tectonic, it's going to create a whole new paradigm. There will be games as we know them before GTA 6, and games as we know them after GTA 6, and a new standard for the sandbox and open-world genres. Essentially, I'm excited. We all are. Six years since the launch of Red Dead Redemption 2, we now know for sure that Rockstar's work on Grand Theft Auto 6 is well underway. Given that the first one has amassed 175 million views, a new GTA 6 trailer would likely cause some kind of electrical rupture in YouTube's servers. For a moment, it seemed Rockstar had something on the way. Unfortunately, we're going to have to wait a little longer. Continue reading New GTA 6 trailer isn't coming as soon as we hoped MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, Best open-world games, GTA 5 cheats |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 6:51 AM  We've already seen some promising early mods released via Nvidia RTX Remix, but this latest one tops them all. Need for Speed Underground 2 was the perfect example of a game that could benefit from a lighting rework, and other results are impressive so far. As one of the best racing games released on PC, it's been 20 long years since Need For Speed Underground 2 was first released, and it was a great game aesthetically at the time, even if its dark tone was partially technically as well as artistically driven. Now, with a fresh coat of Nvidia RTX Remix paint, it's impressively restored. Continue reading One of the best racing games ever gets a promising RTX upgrade MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 6:48 AM  We've heard of GPU manufacturers encouraging users to make sure their graphics cards are mounted in the correct orientation before, but Japanese card-maker, Sycom, has taken things to another level. Its new G-Master Hydro RTX 4080 Super includes not one but two spirit levels to help users be sure their card is installed as perfectly as possible. What's more, this best graphics card contender is more than just harmoniously horizontal. It also includes both a trio of fans on the Nvidia card and a whole extra 240mm AIO liquid cooler for the GPU, which is wafted by two Noctua fans. Continue reading This Nvidia RTX 4080 Super is the most expensive spirit level ever MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 6:48 AM  February 13, 2024: We've added new codes to our list of free dice links. How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The classic board game has made its way to a free-to-play format, and you'll be doing laps of the board collecting houses and hotels and completing a variety of multiplayer minigames along the way. You can't get far in Monopoly Go without dice rolls, which you'll have a limited amount of to begin with. To earn more dice rolls, you'll need to log in daily to collect bonuses, invite your friends to the game, or progress further. If you don't want to spend your hard-earned money on more dice, you can use dice links for the board game instead. Now, let's run down all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links February 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Free PC games, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 6:46 AM  What are the best sandbox games? Sandbox games are difficult to nail down, as the sandbox style is spread across countless genres with disparate mechanics and settings. But all sandboxes share a common trait: freedom. Whether it's creating a whole world or building up a gang of criminals across a city, sandbox games leave most of the agency up to the player. They are universes to be experienced at a pace not dictated by developers. Some of the best PC games of all time are those that allow total player freedom, but there needs to be a bit of clarity when looking at what makes a great sandbox game. They have, since the days of Elite and Ultima, referred to open-world games filled with choice and diversions. But revisionist history would describe them as "games like Minecraft". For the purposes of this exploration of the best of the bunch, we're taking a look at them all. We support sandbox egalitarianism. So, from the mean streets of Los Santos through the ruthless missions of Agent 47 and the stunning expanse of Eve's universe, these are the very best sandbox games on PC. Continue reading The best sandbox games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 5 RP servers, GTA 6 release date estimate, GTA 5 cheats |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 7:02 AM  What are the best Stardew Valley mods? The mod scene has been thriving on PC despite having no official Steam Workshop support. Dedicated modders have been working to alter almost everything available in the game, from adding game-breaking cheats like god mode to texture overhauls that turn Stardew Valley into a pixelated fairytale. Despite thousands of daily concurrent players enjoying the base indie game, Stardew Valley is getting on a bit, so we can't blame you for wanting to shake things up. Thankfully, and predictably, the modding community is here to help bring other IPs to the valley, along with new maps and improvements to married life. We've compiled our favorite Stardew Valley mods that celebrate the creativity of the modding scene. Here are our top picks that provide visual overhauls, gameplay changes, and, yes, even some cheats, making one of the best PC games even better. Continue reading Best Stardew Valley mods 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stardew Valley multiplayer, Stardew Valley realism, The best Stardew Valley mods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 6:40 AM  Samples of the new Intel Core i9-14900KS CPU look like they're making their way into people's hands already, as the forthcoming new flagship chip has been spotted in the rankings for the stability stress test OCCT. What's more, this test monitors several system metrics as it runs and, to put it bluntly, you're going to need a serious PSU and cooling system for this new CPU. Continue reading Intel's new flagship CPU reportedly draws over 400W on its own MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Core i5 14600K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 6:43 AM  What are the best games like Skyrim? It may be over a decade old, but Bethesda's open-world RPG still feels peerless. The majesty of Skyrim's frozen fantasy world stole our hearts when it launched in 2011, and many of us are still playing it to this day. Skyrim has managed to age gracefully over the years and is still one of a select few RPGs that can take you on an unforgettable adventure. Skyrim's staying power is helped along with a little help from some of the best Skyrim mods, which offer HD textures and new quests in fan-made expansions. Skyrim has contributed to the rise in popularity of open-world fantasy RPGs and is considered to be one of the best PC games of all time, but there are plenty of other games with reams of lore to learn, expansive character customization, and a dedication to creating an immersive world. If you enjoyed Bethesda's epic and are looking for something similar then we have the best games like Skyrim to get your fix before the Elder Scrolls 6 release date arrives. Continue reading Best games like Skyrim on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Skyrim mods, Elder Scrolls 6 release date, Games like Skyrim |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 6:25 AM  What are the best Minecraft shaders? With shaders, you can instantly level up the look of your Minecraft world - even without a fancy schmancy RTX graphics card. But with so many downloadable mods for the sandbox game, if you're unsure, let's start with what Minecraft shaders are. One of the best PC games of all time and the ongoing king of sandbox games, Minecraft has incredible replayability, keeping fans and newbies coming to the game time after time. While the vanilla game still gets regular updates, Minecraft mods, texture packs, resource packs, and shaders can completely reinvent the game, affecting its overall look. For example, mods can completely alter gameplay, and Minecraft texture packs and resource packs change the appearance of existing blocks and add new blocks, respectively. Meanwhile, shader packs give you the same game with fancier graphics and effects. Continue reading The 16 best Minecraft shaders 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 6:12 AM  What are the best Roblox games? Games aren't just better than ever for kids; the means of creating them are, too. The best example of that is Roblox: a massively multiplayer online game creation platform, and since it is so easy to make something fun, there are millions of Roblox games to enjoy. User-generated creations allow you to weather the existential threat of a natural disaster, try your hand as a pizza maker, and take a break from it all with a spot of peaceful scuba diving. From sims to RPGs and adventure titles, we've highlighted the best Roblox games to enjoy, with over 100 million other pals in online games. Think of it like Minecraft and LittleBigPlanet smooshed together and forged into an entire platform to create one of the best free PC games available. Below you can find the best Roblox games and more about this exciting platform. If you're looking for some Roblox freebies, you can check these guides for working, new Skibiverse codes, and Fruit Battlegrounds codes to gain an advantage in your games. Continue reading The best Roblox games in 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 13, 2024 6:23 AM  Is Skull and Bones on Steam? After years of delays, Ubisoft's next pirate game, based on Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, is finally on the horizon. There may be some cynicism around the game, but, inspired by AC Black Flag's popular combat, with stunning locations and survival game elements, Skull and Bones is set to change minds. The Skull and Bones release date has been moved a fair few times now, but it's finally coming out this week, with a successful Skull and Bones open beta having completed its run a few days ago. Now that thousands of players have found their sea legs, it's time to find out where you can purchase the pirate game and if Skull and Bones is available on Steam. Continue reading Is Skull and Bones on Steam? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best pirate games, Skull and Bones release date, Skull and Bones system requirements |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 13, 2024 9:51 AM  One of the best things in games is the freeform ability to type commands for another character, then having them respond with voiced dialogue recognising your weird directions. That's one of the joys of Cryptmaster, an upcoming typing-driven dungeon crawler where one of the first things you can do in the demo is get your disembodied necromancer pal to lick a mysterious metal object to help identify it (it's a helmet). He's like if Hand Of Fate's dastardly dealer was a bit of a dingus and also your only hope of escaping the underworld. I love this guy. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 13, 2024 7:30 AM  Steam Next Fest may be over for another few months, but dozens of demos are still alive and kicking, it seems - which is good news for me, who still has a good half dozen on my to do list, and also good news for you, as it means you still have time to check out the really quite good demo for Stand-Alone, a fast, 2D hack and slasher where you play as a robot-powered sheep packing a very large sword. Wolves have broken into your home and murdered all your friends, but you play as the one sheep who got away - or rather, a sheep that's been fused with a surprisingly powerful robot capable of producing a honking great greatsword to make their escape with. Thus begins the wolves' hot pursuit - not least because this robot also seems to be kind of sleeper agent for them - and your roguelike-shaped quest to avenge your fallen friends. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 13, 2024 7:25 AM  Hey, you know that idea for an RPG you've been kicking around your head for years now? Maybe it's time to give it a crack. Right now on Steam you can grab a free copy of RPG Maker XP, an older version of the wildly popular (and quite accessible) game-making tool. It might be fun to kick around an idea or—who knows—maybe you've even got the next To The Moon (made in RPG Maker XP, don't you know?) rattling around up there, waiting to manifest. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 13, 2024 7:03 AM  Much like a lone Super Earther descending from orbit, only to Nope The Heck back to their spaceship after glimpsing the insect hordes, Arrowhead have released and swiftly pulled a Helldivers 2 patch designed to address the new shooter's server capacity and progression issues. The bugs were too much to handle, I guess! Lord, this news post practically writes itself. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 13, 2024 6:15 AM  Former Dead Cells lead designer Sébastien Benard is none too chuffed about publisher Motion Twin's decision to end development of the well-regarded roguelike Metroidvania. A few days ago, Motion Twin announced that the 35th major Dead Cells update, aptly titled The End Is Near, would be its last. Benard feels this is a betrayal of both the game's community and its current development team, Evil Empire, a spin-off studio who took the reins in 2019. |
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Siliconera Tuesday, February 13, 2024 10:00 AM
Following the release of the video message Elira Pendora, Vox Akuma, and Ike Eveland shared on behalf of Anycolor that discussed confidential materials shared by Selen Tatsuki and her lawyer, a number of livers affiliated with the company did not share it on social media. Nijisanji EN Vtubers Aster Arcadia, Kotoka Torahime, Kyo Kaneko, and Scarle Yonaguni were the four who didn't as of time of writing.
As a reminder, Kyo Kaneko is a Nijisanji EN Vtuber about to graduate on February 17, 2024. Following Anycolor's statements and release of a video from Elira, Vox, and Ike, he also announced he'd delay his February 13, 2024 Bokura stream with fellow performer Ren Zotto.
All of the messages that were shared on the accounts of the other 21 Nijisanji EN Vtubers appeared at about the same time online. In some cases, like that of Rosemi Lovelock, the performer's social media account simply retweeted the message with no additional note. The posts on accounts of other performers like Finana Ryugu also involved an additional message with the retweet. In many cases, these livers also shared the subsequent statements from the company's CEO and regarding the company breaking confidentiality.
Kyo Kaneko's last stream is on February 16, 2024 at 2pm PT/5pm ET.
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Siliconera Tuesday, February 13, 2024 9:30 AM
Square Enix took to social media to share an array of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth cards ahead of Valentine's Day with 10 major characters on them. Each is designed to either be shared online or printed out and used.
Things started out with two valentines of Cloud and Barret. Following those two, ones with Tifa, Aerith, Cait Sith, Vincent, Red XIII, Yuffie, and Cid appeared. The final one involved Sephiroth.
Most of these cards feature messages connected to elements of the character. So Cid's says, "My heart would damn well fly anywhere for you." Aerith's references the fact she hired Cloud as a bodyguard by saying, "Will you be my bodyguard?" Some aren't though, as Cloud's says "I ship us."
Here's a full gallery showing off all the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Valentine's Day cards.
This isn't the only "romantic" Final Fantasy VII Rebirth sort of media shared online with major characters. The PlayStation TikTok account released a take on the Cloud and Sephiroth video where they are embracing with the words "you look lonely" and "I can fix that."
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will come to the PS5 on February 29, 2024. The demo will update with Junon content on February 21, 2024. The PS5 exclusivity arrangement expires on May 29, 2024. FFVII Remake is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC, and FFVII Ever Crisis is available on the PC and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Tuesday, February 13, 2024 9:05 AM
Nintendo announced repairs for the Nintendo 2DS and the New Nintendo 3DS line will soon be no longer available in Japan. Nintendo announced that the time limit for the company to retain spare parts for the handheld consoles had passed. Therefore, it no longer restocks the spare parts and will stop repairing the consoles after it has completely run out of parts.
The models affected by this announcement are the regular Nintendo 2DS [FTR-001], New Nintendo 3DS [KTR-001], and New Nintendo 3DS LL (XL) [RED-001]. The New Nintendo 2DS LL (XL) that came out in 2017 is the only console in the 3DS family that still has a steady supply of spare parts as of this announcement.
Nintendo has been gradually phasing out support for its 3DS consoles, along with the Wii U. The company has shut down the eShop on both platforms in March 2023, and it will also cease most of the console's online services on April 8, 2024.
But even though Nintendo will soon stop accepting repairs for the New 3DS series and the original 2DS, people who reside around Japan's Noto peninsula and had their consoles damaged by the earthquake on the 2024 New Year's Day can still have the units repaired free of charge until July 1, 2024.
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Siliconera Tuesday, February 13, 2024 4:00 AM
Cygames announced that Granblue Fantasy Relink has achieved over a million worldwide sales. The game reached this milestone after only eleven days. [Thanks, Wario64!]
Cygames has uploaded a piece of art commemorating this milestone. It shows Gran, Djeeta, Lyria, and Vyrn cheering. The reception for the game has been highly positive as well. As of the writing, there are almost 17,000 Steam reviews and 89% of it have given it a Very Positive score. Most of the reviews praise the party AI, replay value, and presentation. Meanwhile, negative reviews focus on the "grindy" aspect, balance issues, and the localization.
This news comes after milestones from other major releases during the end of January and early February 2024. On February 2, 2024, Atlus announced that Like a Dragon 8: Infinite Wealth sold over a million copies. Several days later, Atlus announced that Persona 3 Reload sold over a million sales and that it was the fastest-selling Atlus game in history. All three of these games were highly-anticipated releases leading up to early 2024.
Cygames first announced the game in 2016. The game had a somewhat tumultuous production, such as the departure of Platinum Games in 2019. Cygames had to delay Granblue Fantasy Relink several times as well until its sales opened up on February 1, 2024.
Granblue Fantasy Relink is readily available on the PS4, PS5, and Windows PC.
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Siliconera Tuesday, February 13, 2024 3:30 AM
Justin Sevakis, a producer at Discotek Media, put out a statement in regards to the company's English dub of the anime series Lovely Complex, which is also known as Love Com. This is in reference to disparaging statements that Brendan "JelloApocalypse" Blaber had made about the source material.
To summarize it, it states that English dubs of anime usually "punch up comedy and smooth over rough patches" under the original producer's supervision so that the end product provokes the intended response as the original work. Those who wish for a more accurate one-to-one translation of Japanese media should Discotek's subtitled collection. That being said, Discotek is disappointed with Blaber's "lack of professional discretion" and will no longer work with him in the future.
Blaber's "lack of professional discretion" comes from a post that he made on his blog, which you can only access via archives. Blaber explains that Sound Cadence obtained the rights to work on Lovely Complex's dub from Discotek, who did not want to dub it because it is an expensive process. As such, he and many other people who worked on the production were volunteers.
However, Blaber then went on to talk about how much he hates Lovely Complex. He states that since he is a freelance contractor and does not have an official relationship with any of the companies involved, he is speaking for himself. In his blog post, he talks about how much he hates the protagonist Risa, as well as lambasts inconsistencies in the narrative and characterization. He also states at the end that he and the other writers changed interactions between the main couple to improve their relationship.
Translators, localizers, and normal anime fans have responded with disappointment and irritation. Many of noted that this will set back the anti-localization discourse online. This discourse refers to an argument as to whether or not translators and localizers alter the original meaning of a work in order to better suit Western ideals or agendas.
You can purchase Discotek Media's Blu-Rays of Lovely Complex via RightStuf or Amazon.
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