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GamersHeroes Monday, March 11, 2024 11:31 AM
    

An all-new narrative adventure based on the classic Lunar Lander title, Atari and Dreams Uncorporated announced that Lunar Lander Beyond will launch late April.

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Kotaku Monday, March 11, 2024 11:45 AM
    

McDonald's latest attempt at getting kids (and weebs) excited about eating at the fast-food chain involves mixing Hello Kitty characters with Yu-Gi-Oh creatures to create new Happy Meal toys as part of a limited-time collaboration.

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Kotaku Monday, March 11, 2024 11:30 AM
    

During the PS4 and PS5 era, PlayStation has established itself as a destination platform for exclusive series like Spider-Man, God of War, and The Last of Us. And now, former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden, who ran Sony's gaming division from 2014 to 2019, has shared some ambivalent opinions on the nature of console…

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Kotaku Monday, March 11, 2024 11:15 AM
    

TikTok is in an exceptionally tough spot these days. Despite everyone you know using it for hours on end, the video-sharing app is currently facing legislation that would force its ban in the U.S pending a potential sale, and prospective buyers are lining up. Regrettably, one of these buyers is reportedly Bobby Kotick,…

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Kotaku Monday, March 11, 2024 11:00 AM
    

Over the weekend Nintendo celebrated its annual Mario Day celebration on March 10. That celebration included a cornucopia of sales on Switch games and accessories—some of which you can still take advantage of by checking out our sales guide— and a few surprise announcements from Nintendo itself in honor of the beloved…

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Kotaku Monday, March 11, 2024 10:30 AM
    

After going away for almost a full year in 2023, Multiversus, the free-to-play Warner Bros. Super Smash Bros-esque brawler, is coming back. Developer Player First Games has released a new developer diary video confirming the game will relaunch on May 28.

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Kotaku Monday, March 11, 2024 10:00 AM
    

Stepping out into the seaside region of Junon at the start of chapter four of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, I can feel the sun beaming down on Cloud and the gang as it was setting along the ocean's horizon and painting the fields in a soothing orange glow. The craggy cliffs pave routes for my new rock-climbing chocobo to…

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Kotaku Monday, March 11, 2024 9:15 AM
    

Every March 10 (MAR10), we gather around and sing the praises of Nintendo's Mario series and its eponymous hero, and for good reason! Mario and his respective franchise are basically the unofficial mascot for all of video games, and there's little the guy hasn't done over the years. Beginning as a beleaguered, but…

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PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 11:51 AM
     OLED gaming monitor prices could drop as LG invests $1 billion

If you're holding off on buying an OLED gaming monitor due to the high prices, your prayers may soon be answered as LG prepares to scale up its production of OLED displays by as much as 20%.

OLED panels are steadily creeping into our list of the best gaming monitors, and despite their high prices, the improved image clarity over traditional LCD panels is making them popular with gamers who can afford them. LG is now potentially opening them up to a wider audience, though, as it's making a huge investment into OLED panel production, which could result in OLED TVs and monitors soon being available for a lot less money.

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PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 11:47 AM
     The Final Fantasy 16 PC release could be on its way soon

The Final Fantasy 16 PC port still isn't here yet, but the good news is we can expect the RPG game's demo to come to the platform ahead of launch. After getting hooked on the game thanks to the PS5 demo myself, I can safely say that anyone on the fence or waiting for the PC version should get ready, because the FF16 demo opens up one of the best stories of recent years.

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PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 11:28 AM
     Final Fantasy 16 PC release date estimate, demo, and more

Want to know the Final Fantasy 16 PC release date? We're fast approaching seven years since we last had a new mainline Final Fantasy title, but fans won't have to wait much longer for the next one to make its way to PC, we hope.

Following its main character, Clive Rosfield, the JRPG game takes place in Valisthea, a land divided between six powerful nations. Peace is threatened between the nations as Valisthea learns to deal with the mysterious threat known only as the Blight. So with all that out of the way, it's time to look at everything we know about Final Fantasy 16 coming to PC, including trailers, story, and more.

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PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 11:24 AM
     OBSBOT Tiny 2 webcam review – it's watching you, perfectly

The OBSBOT Tiny 2 is, as its name suggests, the second generation of the company's appropriately compact webcam design. However, while its small size is the named feature here, it's actually everything else about this webcam that is so remarkable. It will track you as you move around, it has slick gesture control, it includes a remote control for manually adjusting the view, and it has great image quality too.

All these features add up to this webcam instantly earning a place on our best webcam guide, supplanting its predecessor the Tiny 4K as the go-to option for those seeking a premium webcam, or those who need the easy follow-me functions it provides.

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PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 11:05 AM
     Intel Core i9 14900KS release date nears, with pre-orders being taken

It was only a matter of time before the latest Intel Core i9 14900KS leak occurred, and this time we're seeing some retailers take pre-orders as stock arrives in stores. While only one North American outlet is showing its hand on price and availability, the latest rumors suggest we won't be waiting too long for the full release date.

As one of the final i-branded Intel products, the Intel Core i9 14900KS has been popping up sporadically for around two months, but what aims to be one of the best gaming CPUs is nearing its predicted March 14 release date.

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PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 11:05 AM
     Dragon's Dogma 2 map – all locations, regions, and points of interest

What are the Dragon's Dogma 2 map locations? Dragon's Dogma 2 might appear to share the same setting as its predecessor, but it actually takes place in a parallel world. So, while veterans of Bandai Namco's classic RPG series may see an echo of old locations in the new regions, the map is entirely different, with new dungeons and other points of interest to explore.

Game director Hideaki Itsuno also confirmed in a gameplay deep dive that the Dragon's Dogma 2 map is four times bigger than the original. Given its vast size, the open-world game is rife with hidden areas and rare encounters, including the elusive Dragon's Dogma 2 Sphinx. Thankfully, we're here to guide you through all the points of interest and map locations in Dragon's Dogma 2, from major cities to secret quests. Let's go.

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PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 11:04 AM
     Star Citizen and Homeworld combine in new space RTS coming to Steam

Vast, complex, and sometimes bewildering, even the most ardent Star Citizen avoider is likely to be impressed by its hard sci-fi aesthetic, and its focus on intricate ship design. Similarly, we're all eagerly anticipating the return of a classic RTS with Homeworld 3, which takes the base building, army raising, and colony forging of stalwarts like Age of Empires, and shoots them off into space. It's been almost ten years since the Homeworld Remastered Collection. With Bethesda's Starfield falling short of expectations, we're longing for a new, thrilling galactic adventure. From Hooded Horse, the publisher behind Against The Storm and Manor Lords, an upcoming space strategy game finally has a huge new trailer. Blending Star Citizen's robust visual style with the grandeur and spectacle of Homeworld, this is absolutely one to watch.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best RTS games on PC, The best space games on PC, Best strategy games

PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 10:51 AM
     Final Fantasy 14's director wants to make the MMO more stressful

Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida, better known as 'Yoshi-P', says he regrets making the smash hit MMORPG "more comfortable and less stress-free" over the years, expressing an interest in providing more of a challenge for players in the future as Dawntrail's release looms.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail release date, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide

PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 10:50 AM
     Cities Skylines 2 mods probably aren't coming any time soon

Official Colossal Order and Paradox support for Cities Skylines 2 mods sounds like it won't arrive any time soon, despite previous suggestions that the city building sequel won't get a true, new modding platform in early 2024. While Cities Skylines 2 mods are available already, and players have benefitted from changes and optimizations to road building, traffic, population, the economy, and more, the current crop of CS2 mods are only accessible and creatable through third-party means. Likewise, there are still no official platforms for making and sharing custom Cities Skylines 2 assets. Considering how important mods have been to the longevity of the original Cities Skylines, and anticipation about the state of the sequel after a troubled launch, official CS2 mod support is very eagerly awaited. Based on a new statement from Colossal Order and Paradox, however, this may not be arriving when we originally hoped.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cities Skylines 2 review, Cities Skylines 2 roads, Cities Skylines 2 maps

PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 10:58 AM
     All Valorant skins, bundles, tiers, and prices

What are the latest Valorant skins? It can be hard to keep track of all the available weapon skins, but we've gone through them all to provide the ultimate guide to every single one in the game. When Valorant was Project: A and little was known about the game, Riot made one thing clear - it would be a game for skin collectors.

Since 2020, the game developer has actively been churning out virtual cosmetics for one of the best PC games, and in 2024, Valorant will have at least ten skins for every single weapon. But who's keeping count? Well, we are. If you're looking to plan your next Valorant purchase or prepare for the next Valorant Night Market, then keep reading.

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PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 10:28 AM
     All The Sims 4 cheats for money, relationships, skills, and more

How do you use The Sims 4 cheats on PC? Whether you're after that all-important Sims 4 money cheat for some extra Simoleans, ways to cheat death, meet your Sim's every need, or even just zap a Sim from one place to another, we've listed heaps of handy shortcuts to make the lives of your virtual family much, much easier. In this guide, we lay them all out for you and explain how to use them.

Cheats are by no means new to The Sims 4, and EA even actively encourages their use. Still, it can be hard to keep track of every Sims cheat there is, so we've put them all in one handy place - perfect if you've never played past entries in one of the best PC games series of all time or worry that old Sims cheats won't work in the latest game. If you already know how to use cheats in the life game, scroll on for a list of all the best Sims 4 cheats, from relationship cheats (we could all use those, right?), career cheats, and the classic money cheats.

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PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 10:14 AM
     Warzone and MW3 Battle Pass sectors, rewards, and Blackcell explained

How does the Battle Pass work in MW3? Most service games now come with a Battle Pass as standard, and it's one of the best ways to keep yourself coming back to your favorite game time and time again. Cool new skins, in-game currency, and other rewards to show off your prowess… they're pretty much the main reason we game.

Call of Duty MW3 and Warzone Season 2 is here, and with it comes a brand new battle pass to work through, and plenty of new cosmetics to unlock. Read on to learn how to earn Battle Pass rewards, the best sectors to work towards, and all of the new weapons in the latest MW3 Battle Pass.

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PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 9:12 AM
     The 21 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 to make your experience that much better.

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PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 8:57 AM
     Best police games on PC 2024

What are the best police games? We have all considered life as a super sleuth or detective for a brief moment. Whether drawn in by the position of authority, the puzzling casework, or even the hard-drinking; police games do tend to deliver plenty of action and intrigue.

However, unlike many of the best PC games, cops aren't all gunslingers in John Woo-esque shootouts or chasing criminals in high-speed car chases. The best police games often see you digging through crime scenes for evidence and carrying out routine procedures rather than pursuing perps with your gun drawn.  If you're looking for Sherlock and the other great PC game sleuths, check out our best detective games list.

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PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 8:00 AM
     Best multiplayer games on PC 2024

What are the best multiplayer games on PC? Intricate gameplay and glistening visuals only go so far; humans often provide the biggest surprises with schemes that transform even the most average game into an unforgettable experience you'll be talking about until the end of time.

Fast and frantic or tense and calculated, the best multiplayer games come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it's vying for control of the payload in an FPS game or fighting for survival in a co-op game with your friends, these experiences wouldn't be the same without a bunch of real people. We've curated a list of the best PC games with multiplayer functionality so you can go around killing, maiming, or, occasionally, helping random people on the internet.

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PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 7:52 AM
     Nvidia RTX 5090 memory bandwidth to be near double RTX 4090 says leak

Fresh and tasty Nvidia GPU rumors are here, with the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 leak suggesting the future flagship RTX 50 graphics card could have a ludicrously high memory bandwidth that's 78% higher than that of the RTX 4090.

Whatever next Nvidia flagship is actually called, it's sure to be a contender for a top spot on our best graphics card list when it arrives. And, thanks to the latest - though still highly speculative - leak, there's strong evidence to suggest it will have the fire power to comfortably outclass the current top choice, the RTX 4090.

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PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 7:36 AM
     Boost the frame rate on your old Nvidia GPU with this free update

A modder has found a clever way to fool your PC into enabling resizable BAR on Nvidia GPUs that don't officially support the frame rate boosting tech. If you have a graphics card based on Nvidia's Turing architecture, which powers the RTX 2000 and GTX 1600 series, then you can now enjoy the benefits of resizable BAR on your rig, although there's a level of risk involved in the process of enabling it.

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PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 7:25 AM
     New Command and Conquer remasters could be coming, as EA drops hint

Command and Conquer is suddenly back. After 14 years in semi hiatus, barring the launch of the excellent Remastered Collection, the defining RTS series has been relaunched on Steam and heavily discounted. Kane's Wrath, Yuri's Revenge, Red Alert 3 - some of the most-loved C&C classics have made a valiant return, as the once-presumed-dead strategy series suddenly springs back to life. Now, there's even more promising news. In a statement to the Command and Conquer community, EA makes a subtle reference to a possible new collection of remasters. Combined with some potentially telling updates elsewhere, if you loved the revamped versions of Red Alert and Tiberian Dawn, a new Command and Conquer collection could be in the works.

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PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 7:19 AM
     New Radeon 7700 XT price drop puts pressure on Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti

Graphics card prices are far from predictable right now, with yet another AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT price drop coming less than two weeks after the most recent example. Dropping to $410, this Newegg deal may be ringing in a new and very attractive MSRP for the GPU. Should this prove to be the 7700 XT's new asking price, it is going to require a retaliation from Nvidia and its similarly priced GeForce RTX 4060 Ti.

AMD is no stranger to our list of the best graphics cards that money can buy, and if this new $409.99 MSRP sticks, the Radeon RX 7700 XT may be the de facto cheap graphics card, depending on your budget, especially when you consider the 1080p and 1440p performance it manages over its Nvidia counterpart.

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PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 7:00 AM
     Huge Steam MMO is finally playable, beta coming soon

Albion Online is, in fact, massive. With millions of players across America and Asia, Sandbox Interactive's absolutely gorgeous fantasy MMORPG throws tropes to the wind, dropping the idea of set classes and, instead, allowing items and gear to dictate your abilities. After seven years of roaring success, the game is finally getting a shiny new European server, with a beta on the cards, too - so if you, like me, are eager to get involved, now's the time.

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PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 7:24 AM
     Honkai Star Rail tier list – best characters March 2024

Who is on the Honkai Star Rail tier list? Judging the best Star Rail characters can be tricky. Not only is your roster subject to the whims of HoYoverse's infamous gacha mechanics, but each character's abilities are so varied that it can be difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff. Lucky for you, we've put each character through their paces to provide you with the definitive Honkai Star Rail tier list.

When choosing the best Honkai Star Rail characters for our tier list, we've taken great care to evaluate how each character excels in a variety of situations, including battling through story quests, boss challenges, and game modes. It also gooes without saying that this tier list goes hand in hand with our Honkai Star Rail builds. Of course, with more Honkai Star Rail banners on the horizon, you might want to check out the latest Honkai Star Rail codes for some free currency to pull the latest and greatest. All that said, here are our expert tier list rankings for the best Honkai Star Rail characters in the free PC game following the 2.0 update.

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PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 7:59 AM
     When is the next Steam sale?

When is the next Steam sale? It feels like one Steam sale has just ended when the next one begins, but with some events offering better discounts than others and genre-specific sales, it's a good idea to keep these dates to hand.

Fortunately, Valve has released the entire Steam sale dates that are happening soon, thus enabling you to plan your wishlist. Whether you're looking for new PC games to sink your teeth into or simply the best PC games of all time, there's something for everyone on Steam. Smaller publisher sales can introduce you to new favorites if you get to the bargains in time, while seasonal sales are much bigger and last one to two weeks, with more games, DLC, and bundles available with chunkier discounts.

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PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 6:57 AM
     Steam's biggest ultra-violent shooter is less than $3, but act fast

Hotline Miami 2 should always be on the list when we talk about iconic indie games. The fast-paced and punishing top-down combat might be a touch tighter overall in the 2012 original, but the sequel still channels that breakneck pace and rip-roaring synthwave soundtrack in a way that makes it a total joy to play. So if you've never played it, or just want to own it on your PC, you can grab it for cheap on Steam.


PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 8:20 AM
     Fight faithfully in Classified: France '44

Turn-based strategy reaches realistic new heights in the historically authentic World War II game Classified: France '44. In this new title, developed by Absolutely Games and published by Team17, you'll command a team of allied special operators known as the Jedburghs in Nazi-occupied France. Fight off the German invasion in the run-up to D-Day, going on raids in some of the most dangerous battlegrounds in history.

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PCGamesN Monday, March 11, 2024 8:13 AM
     Best gaming mouse in 2024

The best gaming mouse can transform how it feels to interact with your favorite games. With a top rodent, every click or swipe takes you closer to winning in the best PC games, but a poor mouse that's slow and unreliable can cost you the game.

Do you want a wired or wireless gaming mouse? We've got both on this list, plus lightweight and featherweight choices for different genres. The SteelSeries Rival 3 is our top option if you're shopping with a small budget.

These are our tried and tested picks for the best gaming mouse. Even an amazing mouse can let you down without the right mouse pad, so check out our guide on the best mouse pad for a full suite of recommendations.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, March 11, 2024 10:21 AM
    

The crossover throwdown of MultiVersus will return to officially launch on the 28th of May, Warner Bros. announced today. The return will come almost a year after they closed its open beta, which ran for a striking 11 months. The platform fighting game sees Batman, Bugs Bunny, Arya Stark, Steven Universe, and other characters from across different WB shows and movies coming together for a Smash Bros.-style square go.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, March 11, 2024 9:00 AM
    

Every weekend, indie devs show off current work on Twitter's #screenshotsaturday tag. And every Monday, I bring you a selection of these snaps and clips. This week, my eye has been caught by multiple rope arrows, some markedly different public transport experiences, a casual bit of Mary Poppsining, and more! Check out all these attractive and interesting indie games.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, March 11, 2024 6:33 AM
    

A new week has slouched into view, and with it a slight shift in The Maw's terrifying visage. A new presence can be seen through the mist, perched on its shoulder, whispering tendrils of video game news nuggets into its greedy, hungry ear. The Maw appears sated, but will the distraction hold while we await the return of our news editor Edwin, whose long weekend sojourns won't conclude until tomorrow? We pray and hope it will be satisfied in this relatively quiet week of game releases and newsy happenings, lest it turn its awful gaze upon us with a wrathful vengeance. FEED THE MAW.

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Twinfinite Monday, March 11, 2024 10:35 AM
    
How would you serve up some of DnD's most classic creatures?

Twinfinite Monday, March 11, 2024 8:34 AM
    
The beautiful game's best teams.

Twinfinite Monday, March 11, 2024 7:54 AM
    
Open Spotify. You'll need to make a new playlist.

Twinfinite Monday, March 11, 2024 5:56 AM
    
It's raining cash!

Siliconera Monday, March 11, 2024 12:00 PM
    

Final Fantasy XVI PC Release Will Also Involve a Demo

In an interview with Game Informer, Final Fantasy XVI Producer Naoki Yoshida confirmed the PC version is in development and will involve a demo. As a reminder, the original PS5 release of FFXVI also involved a demo. [Thanks, Game Informer!]

Yoshida noted that work on the PC version is in the "final stages of optimization." He did confirm that a demo will be available for people to try. The interview didn't note if it will be identical to the trial version for the PS5 and have save data that will carry over. However, he did tease a release window. When discussing when more announcements will come from Square Enix, he told Game Informer, "…it won't be a year, it won't be two years, it will probably be shorter than that."

We've known Square Enix is working on a PC version of this entry for a while. Back before its release, marketing in November 2022 noted it would be exclusive to the console for at least six months. Then about six months later in May 2023, Yoshida noted a PC version would appear. DLC and PC news was also teased for that year.

More news about the Leviathan DLC will arrive soon, however, Square Enix confirmed there will be a PAX East 2024 panel with announcements about the add-on.

Final Fantasy XVI and its demo are currently available for the PS5, and a PC version is in development. 

The post Final Fantasy XVI PC Release Will Also Involve a Demo appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, March 11, 2024 11:30 AM
    

FFVII Rebirth The First Take Features Nobuo Uematsu, Loren Allred

Earlier in March 2024, Square Enix teased a The First Take Final Fantasy VII Rebirth appearance, and now the Loren Allred and Nobuo Uematsu full performance of the FFVII remake trilogy song "No Promises to Keep" is live. Allred sings, Uematsu plays the piano, and Uematsu's band conTIKI offers support in the video

As a reminder, Nobuo Uematsu composed this Final Fantasy VII Rebirth theme song, with Allred performing it "in character" as Aerith as the theme song for the new FFVII game. People can hear it in-game at the Gold Saucer during a performance of Loveless

Here's the full performance of "No Promises to Keep." While this is a Japanese YouTube channel, Allred performs the English version of the song. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-YNvxcLC-A&ab_channel=THEFIRSTTAKE

It isn't uncommon for The First Take to feature songs from from games or anime series. The One Piece anime opening "We Are One" appeared on the channel. Naruto Shippuden's theme song "Sign" showed up too. Even Hololive Vtuber Hoshimachi Suisei showed up there. She performed "Stellar Stellar" the first time, then returned with "Michizure."

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is available on the PS5, with the exclusivity arrangement ending on May 29, 2024. FFVII Remake is available on the PS4, PS5, and PC.

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Siliconera Monday, March 11, 2024 11:00 AM
    

Digimon Digivice 25th Color Evolution

The Digivice models from the classic 1999 anime show Digimon Adventure will return in full colors. Bandai revealed the new Digivice -25th Color Evolution- models, and it has opened pre-orders on the Japanese Premium Bandai web store. [Thanks, Hobby Watch!]

The all-new color LCD screen will also bring many new features to this device. It will feature a renewed gameplay interface ranging from map selection to battle scenes. The DigiDestined children will also make their appearances in this toy. The device will include snapshots from the Digimon Adventure anime, including the Digivolution scenes. It will also have extensive audio features with Japanese voiceovers of the DigiDestined children and their Digimon, as well as the TV-sized version of Kouji Wada's "Butter-Fly."

As with other Digimon toys, users will be able to connect their Digivices to have their raised Digimon spar with each other. This Digivice will also be able to connect with other existing Digimon color toys, such as the Digimon Pendulum Color.

The new Digimon Digivice will be available in three different models. The regular edition will be available at 11,000 yen (~$75). Bandai is also preparing two special models inspired by Taichi Yagami (Tai Kamiya) and Yamato (Matt) Ishida. The latter two will have a higher price tag at 16,500 yen (~$112), but they will also come with an art book and a pendant with eight swappable crests based on the DigiDestined children.

An official trailer showcasing the color Digivice's new features is also available to watch on Bandai's Japanese YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9hJGAm5YNo

The Digivice -25th Color Evolution- toys will be formally available in July 2024.

The post Digimon Digivice 25th Color Evolution Appears on Premium Bandai appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, March 11, 2024 10:30 AM
    

Honkai: Star Rail Special Program for 2.1 Appears This Week

Another Honkai: Star Rail Special Program is about to air and go over the 2.1 update. It will appear at 4:30am PT/7:30am ET/12:30pm CET on March 16, 2024, as usual.

Here's the official social media announcement. As usual, the stream will appear on Twitch and YouTube at the same time. We can expect updates on the Trailblaze Missions that will continue the Penacony story in 2.1, as well as insight into the new five-star characters Acheron and Aventurine. Both of them already featured prominently in the 2.0 storyline. Acheron is a Quantum Nihility character, while Aventurine is an Imaginary Preservation one. Also, as usual, we'll get codes that give us free Stellar Jades and in-game items.

https://twitter.com/honkaistarrail/status/1767129575065026816

At the moment, people have a chance to pick up Sparkle and Jing Yuan. Both five-stars are the featured characters for the banners appearing in the second half of the 2.0 update. There is also a Penacony Food Fest event live that offers rewards like Stellar Jades for bringing certain ingredients to an NPC. 

Honkai: Star Rail is available on the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the Special Program for 2.1 will appear on March 16, 2024 at 4:30am PT/7:30am ET/12:30pm CET.

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Siliconera Monday, March 11, 2024 10:00 AM
    

Gundam Metaverse - 2nd Limited Time Opening

Bandai Namco has announced that Gundam Metaverse will be available to access again for a limited time. The second time-limited opening period will take place in two separate blocks. The first one will run on March 15-17, 2024, and the second one will be on March 22-24, 2024.

This opening period will be available to people residing in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the US. Each user will have to register a Bandai Namco ID to access the metaverse. They can also pre-register to get priority access and obtain a bonus MSN-04 Sazabi helmet for their avatars. The pre-registration window is still open until March 11, 2024, at 9:59 PM PDT (March 12, 2024, at 12:59 AM EDT).

Bandai Namco has published a new trailer on its YouTube channel, which is also available in English. The metaverse's AI character Mellow Neige explains the features in Japanese with English subtitles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cZBQYm4CIo

Gundam Metaverse will appear as the first entry in Bandai Namco's long-term plan to establish metaverses based on its multiple IPs. The company will create virtual communities focusing on different media, such as anime, video games, music, and Gunpla (Gundam plastic model kits). The metaverse's first opening session happened in October 2023, but it was marred by inadvertent leaks of CAD files for multiple Mobile Suits from the franchise.

The second limited-time opening of Gundam Metaverse will be available via PC browsers in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the US from March 15 to 24, 2024.

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Siliconera Monday, March 11, 2024 9:30 AM
    

Arlecchino Teased as Genshin Impact Character for 4.6

While The Knave Arlecchino debuted as a supporting character in the Genshin Impact Fontaine storyline, she will become the next playable Fatui in 4.6. As part of the typical drip marketing, HoYoVerse took to social media to share more details about her.

The first announcement went over some details about her. She is the Head of the House of the Hearth and Dire Balemoon. She has a Pyro Vision, which can be seen on her back in her official art. Her Constellation is known as Ignis Purgatorius. 

The second part of the announcement went over a spoiler-filled example of a moment in the life of the Fatui Harbinger. It discussed her reminiscing in her current home with certain individuals, one of whom is also playable in the game, before being called into action.  

https://twitter.com/GenshinImpact/status/1767128362882073002

As a reminder, Genshin Impact is getting one new character in 4.5. That's Chiori, who will debut in the first banner on March 13, 2024. A new banner with her and rerun banner with Itto will both show up when the update goes live. Both of them are Geo characters, with Chiori using a sword and Itto relying upon a claymore.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and Arlecchino will debut in 4.5. 

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Siliconera Monday, March 11, 2024 9:00 AM
    

MAR10 Day 2024

Nintendo made new Mario-related announcements on the 2024 MAR10 Day. The main highlight of the video was the announcement of a new Mario animated movie that will be available in theaters in April 2026. Nintendo also shared release dates for a number of upcoming new and classic Mario games coming to Nintendo Switch in the first half of 2024.

Shigeru Miyamoto opened the presentation video by announcing the new Mario animated movie. Illumination, which previously worked on The Super Mario Bros. Movie that launched in April 2023, will also produce the new film. The studio's head Chris Meledandri also appeared in the video. He revealed that his team is working on "storyboarding scenes and developing set designs for new environments." The animation processes will begin "soon."

The new Mario animation film will appear on April 3, 2026, in the US. Meledandri also added that a number of other select territories will also get to see the new movie within April 2026.

At the end of the 2024 MAR10 Day video, Nintendo showed the release dates for some of its upcoming Mario game releases, all of which will be available on Nintendo Switch. The lineup also included three games from the Game Boy and Game Boy Color that will be available via the Nintendo Switch Online subscription.

  • Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door - May 23, 2024
  • Luigi's Mansion 2 HD - June 27, 2024
  • Dr. Mario - March 12, 2024 (Game Boy version getting added via Nintendo Switch Online)
  • Mario Golf - March 12, 2024 (Game Boy Color version getting added via Nintendo Switch Online)
  • Mario Tennis - March 12, 2024 (Game Boy Color version getting added via Nintendo Switch Online)

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, March 11, 2024 11:22 AM
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