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GamersHeroes Friday, April 5, 2024 12:35 PM
    

Square Enix's suite of mobile games throughout April will pay host to new anniversary campaigns, exclusive rewards, exciting characters, and more.

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GamersHeroes Friday, April 5, 2024 10:33 AM
    

The team at Pie For Breakfast, together with the publishing team at Mega Cat Studios and 8bit-Legit, has released their leafy journey Kudzu.

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GamersHeroes Friday, April 5, 2024 8:37 AM
    

Variety is the spice of life in Million Monster Militia, providing sheer chaos with its synergies. While it takes some getting used when it comes to what goes where, those hankering for a good roguelike deckbuilder will enjoy positively obliterating these titans.

The post Million Monster Militia Review appeared first on GamersHeroes.


Kotaku Friday, April 5, 2024 3:20 PM
    

This year has carried over two significant trends for the video game industry from 2023 into 2024: a lot of excellent games are coming out, and, unfortunately, the people who make them are suffering. It's still early, but we've gotten some fantastic new games like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and the surprise hit Balatro…

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Kotaku Friday, April 5, 2024 3:00 PM
    

Phones are getting more and more powerful with each passing day, but it's still impressive to see someone running Red Dead Redemption II or Grand Theft Auto V on a mobile device, even if performance isn't as good as it would be on a PC or console.

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Kotaku Friday, April 5, 2024 2:30 PM
    

Earlier this week, Square Enix began undergoing a reorganization that has seen countless staff shuffled around. The restructuring is a bid from Square Enix's new president, Takashi Kiryu, to address "flagging sales" of the company's entire portfolio, from AAA games to mobile titles. As part of the move, staff such as…

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Kotaku Friday, April 5, 2024 1:45 PM
    

It appears the live-service shooter Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League is, once again, suffering from a hacker problem. Instead of doing absolutely absurd amounts of damage, this time hackers have figured out how to gain access to unreleased characters and skins. And publisher WB Games is reportedly issuing DMCA…

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Kotaku Friday, April 5, 2024 1:03 PM
    

Spring is here, which should mean nice temperatures and quiet rainy days, but over here in Kansas, I'm still dealing with snow and cold snaps. But a new season also brings with it new video game sales, like the one Xbox just launched. If you've been looking to buy big games like Skull and Bones, Suicide Squad, Diablo…

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Kotaku Friday, April 5, 2024 12:56 PM
    

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Kotaku Friday, April 5, 2024 12:00 PM
    

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth came out in February 2024. Perhaps you've recently finished the game and are now in search of something new to play. Whether you've played the original or not, there is never a wrong time to play the original Final Fantasy VII.

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Kotaku Friday, April 5, 2024 11:45 AM
    

Since the launch of Dragon's Dogma 2, Capcom's friction-filled action RPG, players have been gripped by fear thanks to Dragonsplague. The in-game virus spreads between Pawns (NPC party members players can rent from each other online) and if not handled properly, can wipe out the population of entire in-game towns.…

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Kotaku Friday, April 5, 2024 11:30 AM
    

We are gathered here today to bid one final farewell to the 3DS and Wii U's online services, which will get laid to rest on April 8. 13 years of life isn't long, but in those years, the multiplayer functionality for these two Nintendo devices has served us well, connecting players the world over in games like Splatoon,…

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Kotaku Friday, April 5, 2024 11:20 AM
    

Helldivers 2 players are used to things not going their way, so the last few days have been pretty odd. After successfully liberating Malevelon Creek (aka Robot Vietnam) earlier this week, the robot Automaton faction came back with even greater firepower, but players have managed to hold them off. In fact, they've…

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Kotaku Friday, April 5, 2024 10:49 AM
    

In 2007, I graduated high school with one stand-out senior superlative: Most Likely To Be On Reality TV. Since then, I've come close (I was nearly on Peacock's The Traitors, but couldn't take off from work, and skipped out on being a human canvas on a certain tattoo TV series because I was too anxious I'd end up with…

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Kotaku Friday, April 5, 2024 10:15 AM
    

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's fast-paced combat has a lot of little nuances beyond simply hacking and slashing. Each character in your party has their own playstyle, strengths, and weaknesses, and you make them your own by customizing each hero's build with different materia. However, there is one universal trick that…

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 3:41 PM
     Prime subscribers can grab one of the best medieval games for free

There's a dictionary definition of the word "chivalry," and then there's Chivalry 2's concept of it, which involves less "helping the weak" and a lot more "hitting people with sharp metal objects." If you're an Amazon Prime subscriber, you can claim a free copy of Chivalry 2 as part of your Prime Gaming benefits for the next two months.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 2:48 PM
     PLS Donate codes April 2024

April 5, 2024: We've had another good look for new PLS Donate codes.

What are the new PLS Donate codes? This donation simulator is a big hit on the Roblox platform, chiefly because it's one of the few games where you're in with a real chance to earn free Robux. Setting up a donation stand is simple enough, but standing out from the crowd is essential if you want to entice big donors. That's where PLS Donate codes come in handy.

Our up-to-date list of PLS Donate codes includes the Giftbux you need to customize your donation stand and a few items to trade in return for a donation. PLS Donate is one of the best Roblox games, so be sure to get ahead of the economic curve and redeem these PLS Donate codes. We also have a collection of Roblox promo codes and Roblox music codes if you fancy firing up some tunes while working your stand.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 2:50 PM
     Race Clicker codes April 2024

April 5, 2024: There's one new Race Clicker code in for Easter.

What are the new Race Clicker codes? We've compiled a list of all the new Race Clicker codes for free wins and boosts in this click-to-win Roblox game. The codes can be redeemed in-game, providing many competitive advantages to help you win the clicking frenzy.

The game is simple, the faster you click, the faster you go. Some of the codes offer free auto clicks and pets, while you can get boosts and luck for a limited time. If you're looking for further Roblox freebies, we regularly update our lists of the latest Anime Adventures codes, Blox Fruits codes, and All Star Tower Defense codes.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 2:44 PM
     Peroxide codes April 2024

April 5, 2024: A bunch of new Peroxide codes just dropped.

What are the new Peroxide codes? If you're trying to get ahead of the competition in Peroxide, we've collated all the latest codes for free product essences. We'll also run you through how to redeem the active Peroxide codes and where you can expect to find more for the Bleach-inspired anime fighter.

Peroxide is an established Roblox game that's erupted in popularity recently following an update. If you're searching for further Roblox freebies, we've also got regularly updated lists of Blox Fruits codes, Grimoires Era codes, and AUT codes. Let's run through the Peroxide codes and the rewards they'll get you.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 2:46 PM
     Pet Simulator 99 codes April 2024

April 5, 2024: Against all odds, we're looking for new Pet Simulator 99 codes.

What are the new Pet Simulator 99 codes? If you're extremely lucky (and timely), getting a bunch of free gems in Big Games' latest pet collecting game can be as easy as typing a few letters into a box. As time goes on, though, we expect PS99 codes to become increasingly rare, perhaps even being tied solely to physical merch like plushies, lucky bags, and playsets. We've seen it happen before.

Pet Simulator 99 is the third Pet Simulator Roblox game Preston and his team have put out. Though it isn't out to replace Pet Simulator X codes directly, it will be the one getting the big updates from now on. If leaving your old collection behind doesn't sound fun to you, consider checking out Blade Ball codes or Blox Fruits codes instead.

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

PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 2:35 PM
     The latest Horizon Forbidden West patch is good news for ultrawides

If you're playing Horizon Forbidden West on an ultrawide monitor, the latest patch has a few targeted fixes just for you. Everyone else can look forward to improved optimization and stability, some new remapping options, and some fixes for HDR and Nvidia DLSS frame generation settings.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Horizon Forbidden West review, Best open-world games, Best story games

PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 2:39 PM
     King Legacy codes April 2024

April 5, 2024: We've had another look around for new King Legacy codes.

Looking for new King Legacy codes? The Roblox gacha game is one of the most popular on the platform right now. The developer, Venture Lagoons, is great at handing out new codes with a new update, and they even hide the occasional secret code in the world. We've sailed the oceans for the latest codes and listed them below to make the search easier on yourself.

King Legacy codes can give you anything from in-game currency and gems to a full stat refund, so you can respec your character from scratch if you wish to do so. And if these aren't enough Roblox freebies for you, take a look at our Roblox promo codes guide, or maybe discover some of the other best Roblox games right now. Blade Ball codes come to mind.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 2:37 PM
     Haze Piece codes April 2024

April 5, 2024: There's a new Haze Piece code to celebrate the game hitting 375k likes.

What are the new Haze Piece codes? Like many Roblox experiences, Haze Piece is inspired by the popular One Piece anime. If you aspire to become the king of the pirates, then you can get a head start by typing in some codes for free race spins, gems, and even some stat refunds if you fancy changing things up a bit.

There are several other anime-inspired Roblox games out there, with the most popular ones at the moment giving away loads of free stuff via codes. We have regularly updated lists for Blade Ball codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Project Slayers codes, among many others. For now, though, let's run through the Haze Piece codes and the rewards on offer.

Continue reading Haze Piece codes April 2024
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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 2:34 PM
     GPO codes April 2024

April 5, 2024: There's a new GPO code for the upcoming release of the mobile version.

What are the new GPO codes? We've got the lot! Often topping the charts when it comes to anime-inspired Roblox adventures, Grand Piece Online codes are becoming increasingly rare, making them all the more valuable with each new update. They're a great way to keep ahead of the competition or, if you're new, make an immediate dent in the world. They're also good for getting secondary characters over the starting hurdles. But they expire fast.

Released in 2021, Grand Piece Online sees hundreds of thousands of eager Roblox pirates and marines flock to its shores every day. Inspired by the One Piece anime and manga, this one still closely competes with Blox Fruits codesKing Legacy codes, and Fruit Battlegrounds codes. They're some of the biggest, most well-known Pirate-faring adventures on the platform right now, and a great way to understand how this one looks to change things up.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 2:33 PM
     Fruit Battlegrounds codes April 2024

April 5, 2024: We're searching the seas for new Fruit Battlegrounds codes.

What are the new Fruit Battlegrounds codes? Codes for this Roblox game are a must-have if you want to dominate the leaderboards in the fruity arena. Players are drawn to Popo's game for the anime style and inspiration. You've probably already guessed, but it's another adventure game based on a certain fruit-obsessed Japanese franchise.

You might be wondering how to get your hands on Fruit Battlegrounds codes to get free gems that you can spend on free spins, or if you're playing other Roblox games, we have Project Slayers codes and Blox Fruits codes, too. And if you're looking for something a little more new and shiny, Blade Ball codes and Pet Simulator 99 codes are coming in hot.

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

PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 2:41 PM
     Murder Mystery 2 codes April 2024

April 5, 2024: We're still searching for any new Murder Mystery 2 codes that might have dropped for Easter and the Hunt update.

What are the newest Murder Mystery codes? Roblox games rarely throw up an intense experience as is offered by MM2, a game where you could be saddled with one of three roles; the murderer, a bystander, or the sheriff. The murderer has to, well, murder. The bystanders have to avoid the wrath of said murderer, and the sheriff has to figure out, and eliminate, the bad person. Sound familiar?

This Roblox game is more cerebral than most, which means you'll rely on your wits most of the time. Still, having a helping hand in the form of some freebies via MM2 codes never hurts. Blade Ball codes shouldn't be ignored if you're after other gifts. We also have Project Mugetsu codes and Blox Fruits codes that can help you grind those long-tail adventure games.

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

PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 1:16 PM
     This old-school RPG looks like a retro Baldur's Gate

As slick as modern role-playing games tend to look, they owe a massive debt to the low-fidelity RPGs of yesteryear. Skald: Against the Black Priory is steeped in throwback vibes, while adding tactical complexity informed by more modern tabletop rulesets and videogames.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best turn-based RPGs, The best retro games, Best indie games on PC

PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 12:36 PM
     Stunning indie RPG ten years in the making finally plans Steam debut

Take the deep character customization and tactical party-driven action RPG combat of Baldur's Gate 3 or Dragon Age, mix in the intricate branching dialogue systems of Disco Elysium, and a gorgeous pixel art style reminiscent of the likes of Dead Cells and Octopath Traveler, then drape it in a roaring twenties New England setting, and you have Witchmarsh: Tea Party of the Damned. The first installment in a long-awaited indie RPG that's been in the making for a decade since it reached its Kickstarter funding goal back in 2014, Witchmarsh is finally about to arrive on Steam.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best indie games, Best story games

PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 12:32 PM
     Save 25% on these amazing Edifier PC gaming computer speakers

The Edifier R1280DB is a pair of two of the best value computer speakers available. Their combination of a fantastic design, sturdy build quality, loads of features - including Bluetooth and a remote - and excellent sound quality, all for a great price, is hard to beat. That's why this computer speaker deal is such a winner.

Listed as the best computer speakers overall by our sister site, Custom PC, the Edifier R1280DB is a set that combines all the essential features we'd want from a computer speaker, with several unexpected extras too, all while comping in at under $150 without a discount. Today, though, you can get this powerful speaker pair for just $112 on Amazon.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 12:32 PM
     Win a Hellboy Neo S PC game controller signed by Mike Mignola

Whether your introduction to Hellboy was the Guillermo Del Toro adaptation with Ron Perlman, or his first appearance back in San Diego Comic-Con Comics, one thing is for sure, you've got great taste in heroes. Now, creator Mike Mignola and Dark Horse Comics have partnered with CRKD to bring us a special edition Hellboy Neo S wireless controller and Nitro Deck.

The Neo S has the makings of one of the best PC controllers thanks to its hall effect joysticks, latency-free wireless connection, ergonomic grip, and adjustable joystick sensitivity and vibration. CRKD's Nitro Deck also shares these features, but is instead an alternative cradle for the Nintendo Switch, but it can just be used as a wired PC controller if you so desire.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 12:29 PM
     120TB hard drives are coming, thanks to new Seagate tech

While the solid state revolution is storming the desktop PC world right now, there's still plenty of life left in old school mechanical hard drives yet. In fact, Seagate has just demonstrated a new technology that will enable it to make hard drives with capacities over 90TB in the future.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 12:28 PM
     All Dragon's Dogma 2 Thief skills and which to unlock

What are the best Dragon's Dogma 2 Thief skills? Silent and deadly, the Thief is a mere shadow on the battlefield until they decide it's the right time to pounce. As a nimble melee fighter, you need to get up close and personal with your target using an array of movement options. Once you've got a hold of your target, it's only a matter of time before your blades finish the job.

In Dragon's Dogma 2, you need to be the one controlling the Thief in your party to maximize the amount of damage you can deal to a single target. Unfortunately, you can't rely on Dragon's Dogma 2 multiplayer to bail you out either, so you're going to have to rely on your own skills to take down all Dragon's Dogma 2 enemies. Don't worry, we've picked out the best weapon skills, core skills, and augments for the Thief to make your life that much easier.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon's Dogma 2 review, Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations, Dragon's Dogma 2 map

PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 12:22 PM
     The best PC games 2024

What are the best PC games? From triple-A world-beaters like GTA 5 to enchanting indie releases such as Rocket League, these classics are the biggest games across Steam, Epic Games Store, and more.

Finding the top PC games is no easy task. There are, you may have noticed, quite a lot of them. From the 50,000-plus Steam games to… all those other platforms you love so much, there has never been more choice available to the discerning PC gamer. From the best RPG games to the most mind-blowing FPS games, here are the best PC games of all time, according to us. There are even some free PC games thrown in there, too.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 12:19 PM
     The best Amnesia game gets spiritual successor in new Steam FPS

2023 gave us Amnesia: The Bunker, one of the best games I've ever played. Fusing my love of wartime history with the creepy, supernatural horror that kickstarts my adrenaline, I've been looking for something in a similar vein ever since, and the newly announced Decadent might just be it.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 12:09 PM
     New AMD Radeon leak suggests RDNA 4 GPUs may be just what we need

Upcoming GPUs, built using the AMD RDNA 4 microarchitecture, are expected to mark a change of pace for the company with a pronounced focus on the midrange and budget spaces. New leaks detailing potential specs and performance appear to confirm this situation, and gamers could be set to benefit massively.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 12:13 PM
     All new and upcoming Honkai Star Rail characters

Who are the new Honkai Star Rail characters? Following in the footsteps of Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail includes an ever-expanding roster of characters. From bubbly extroverts to brooders with a dark past, there's no end to the number of fan favorites we can expect to encounter on our Trailblazing expedition. Thankfully, we've collated them all into one handy guide, so you can keep track of who they are and how they appear in the story.

Most of the characters in Honkai Star Rail are available to pull from banners right now, though the free PC game also has a variety of upcoming characters scheduled to appear as well. Some of them will achieve greatness at the top of the Honkai Star Rail tier list, while others will still win plenty of fans thanks to their great personality. Either way, we highly recommend farming Stellar Jade and redeeming the latest Honkai Star Rail codes if you plan to pull them all.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 12:30 PM
     FF14 Dawntrail release date, trailers, story, and more

When is the FF14 Dawntrail release date? FF14 7.0 will be the fifth major expansion for Final Fantasy 14 since its relaunch as A Realm Reborn. The critically acclaimed MMORPG delivers one of the most richly designed worlds to explore, telling finely crafted, character-led stories that can bring you to joy or devastation. While it's great with friends or other players online, FF14 can be played entirely solo as well, letting you enjoy it however you like.

FFXIV Dawntrail is the upcoming expansion for this hugely successful MMORPG. Unlike most of the other entries in Square Enix's Final Fantasy series, which are predominantly single-player RPG gamesFF14 is an online multiplayer world frequented by millions of players and has been growing since its relaunch in 2013. Here's a first look at Dawntrail, including everything we know about the setting and story, the new jobs, the graphics update, and the FF14 Dawntrail release date.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 11:59 AM
     The 15 best ATS mods 2024 – top American Truck Simulator mods

What are the best ATS mods in 2024? The cult-favorite trucking game is still going strong since its release in 2016. While American Truck Simulator is a fantastic simulation game in its own right, its longevity can also be attributed to its fervent modding community. Given how long the game has been out at this point, finding the very best ATS mods can be a little bit tricky in 2024. That's where we come in.

We've curated our picks for the best mods in American Truck Simulator to download in 2024. We've made sure to include a good variety of mod types in our curation, from striking visual improvements to enhanced navigation and a realistic fuel economy. No matter your experience with the simulation game, our collection of the top American Truck Simulator mods has something for everyone.


PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 11:54 AM
     Gorgeous Viking strategy game is like a 2D Valheim, out now on Steam

After much anticipation, Sons of Valhalla is out now on Steam. Mixing strategic base-building and management with action-led combat as you join your army on the frontlines, this beautiful Viking game is basically a 2D answer to the mighty Valheim. If you're seeking similar setups to the setting of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, love the likes of Skyrim and The Banner Saga, or have a hankering ahead of Hellblade 2, Sons of Valhalla might be just what you're after - and it's available to buy now with a launch discount available in a special Steam sale if you're quick.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 11:49 AM
     All Dragon's Dogma 2 Magick Archer skills and which to unlock

Which Dragon's Dogma 2 Magick Archer skills should you use? Both able to dish out elemental damage and support allies, the Magick Archer is perhaps the best class for your Arisen to take on as it can handle just about any situation. Massive ogre in your way? Knock it down with giant ice arrow blocks. Pawn need reviving amid a swarm of goblins? Shoot a reviving arrow its way. Truly, no other class is as versatile as the Magick Archer.

If the Magick Archer in Dragon's Dogma 2 doesn't suit your playstyle, consider taking a deeper look at all Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations in the game. As it's quite difficult to find out how to unlock the advanced vocations, getting a good lay of the Dragon's Dogma 2 map will stop you from getting lost as you explore the vast, monster-filled wilds. Otherwise, read on to learn the best Magick Archer build.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon's Dogma 2 review, Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations, Dragon's Dogma 2 map

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 5, 2024 3:27 PM
    

Behind its DLC microtransactions, Dragon's Dogma 2's most divisive element is arguably Dragonsplague, the pawn-infecting sickness that your AI companions can catch while questing online and may eventually drive them to murder entire settlements' worth of NPCs.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 5, 2024 3:02 PM
    

Helldivers 2 is getting a new premium warbond next week, offering some explosive new options to take into battle, aim at an enemy bug or robot, and then accidentally kill your entire squad by mistake. Or maybe that'll just be me.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 5, 2024 2:40 PM
    

Deck Nine, currently responsible for heading up the Life is Strange series having handled spin-off True Colours and remasters of the first two games, have been accused of fostering a toxic workplace home to sexism, mismanagement, crunch and abusive treatment of staff left to linger by the studio's higher-ups.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 5, 2024 1:13 PM
    

Relic Entertainment, the freshly-independent developers of Company of Heroes, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War and Age of Empires IV, have confirmed a number of job losses. The layoffs come just a week after the studio announced their sale from former owners Sega, returning them to independence after two decades.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 5, 2024 12:54 PM
    

I think we might be nearing the point where there are Too Many Retro Zeldalikes, and specifically Too Many Link's Awakealikes – recent candidates include Isles Of Sea And Sky and Blossom Tales - but I'm definitely willing to go adventuring with Castaway, in which you are a spaceman called Martin who has crashlanded on an island's worth of gently rounded, 8-bit scenery.

Martin's goal is to rescue his pet dog, which doesn't sound like it'll take too long – the "concise and delightful" story mode boasts just three bosses. But lurking behind that all-too-innocent story mode there is a Biblical terror in the shape of a 50-floor tower, made up of increasingly challenging trials. Link's Awakening with a sort of Bloody Palace component? Yeah, I'll take that.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 5, 2024 12:16 PM
    

Fulqrum Publishing have just released a story trailer for New Arc Line, a new steampunk fantasy RPG in which dragons rub shoulders with zeppelins, and dwarves are as abundant as air pollution. I hadn't heard of it before and am quite interested, partly because the game sports some wonderfully mangled and colourful dystopian maps, and partly because it's a story of immigrants trying to find their way to an inevitably deceptive "shining city of progress", rather than the typical Chosen One fare.

Your family specifically are afflicted by a fatal disease. Your initial and perhaps overall goal in New Arc Line is to find a cure, of course, but who knows, along the way you might have to "get your hands dirty", "rise from the bottom" and become some sort of absolute bastard. Take us away, trailer!

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 5, 2024 12:00 PM
    

In the dingy portside taverns that pop up, seemingly unbidden, like roiling blisters along the coastal towns of the Old World, the name Count Noctilus is spoken only in hushed whispers by those blasted enough on grog to forget themselves. They are sure to be swiftly rebuked by their fellows for playing dice with fate, those still of sound mind rightly afeared that the name may echo through the brine and tickle the ears of the dread captain himself. On the seas he calls kingdom, Noctilus is without equal, without mercy, and utterly without hesitation. For what has a dead man left to fear?

He has but one fatal flaw; he is deathly afraid of ever leaving his comfortable ship to touch 'pon the verdant grass of land. I intend to honour this. Do you hear me, lubbers? I will show my strategy game mastery by conquering Total War: Warhammer 3's world, and I will never touch grass.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 5, 2024 11:24 AM
    

Ever since Lords Of The Realm, I've had a soft spot for feudalism sims. Although faux-medieval games are common, there aren't all that many about regular people and regular concerns. Even LotR was increasingly about battles and armies as it went on, rather than the unique management parts.

But in Under The Yoke, you're just a serf. You want to make something of yourself, but it's about a regular person managing his life, not some unlikely "adventurer", whatever that means. So you'll mostly be toiling, and foraging, and genuinely having way more actual skills than us superior modern folk. And despite some UI issues and rough edges, it's weirdly compelling.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 5, 2024 11:21 AM
    

Friends! Jaegers! Evas! Lend me your radar dishes or cybernetic ear trumpets. Developers Storm Trident and publishers Forever Entertainment have popped up a Steam demo for their Front Mission 2 remake. Tucked within its coils there are two whole levels, Rimian Base and Batari Forest, together with a Garage where you can customise your Wanzer and access to the in-game Network menu.

"Who are you calling a Wanzer?" you bellow. Calm down and stop waving that chair. A wanzer is a mech, in short. And Front Mission, by the way, is a 90s tactical RPG series from G-Craft and Square, both of which have since been assimilated into the terrifying robot octopus that is present-day Square Enix. Much as with Final Fantasy Tactics games, Front Mission games are stagey political thrillers about countries and corporations and other factions waging perpetual war upon each other, with players thrust into the mix as mech squad leaders.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 5, 2024 10:43 AM
    

For a handheld PC, the Steam Deck benefits an awful lot from having a mouse and keyboard plugged into it, and nothing enables this marriage of portable and peripheral like one of the best Steam Deck docks. And it's not just USB connectivity that gets a boost – external displays, rock-solid Ethernet connections for game downloads, and power delivery all make dock usage a preferable alternative to simply hooking up Bluetooth accessories. Along with a microSD card (and possibly a better case), these stand/hub combos are definitely among the tools that any regular Steam Deck wielder should have.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 5, 2024 10:00 AM
    

As a valued RPS supporter, you're likely aware that you possess legal ownership of the fleeting thoughts I have right before falling asleep at night. It's actually in the T&C, right under the bit about Horace's claim on your organs. Good news: such interruptions are plentiful, and so too will be content. Here's my latest:

Am I doomed, I asked myself, to live in wishful longing for the myriad gaming experiences I could have had if I didn't tend to get obsessed with a few specific games, both digital and tabletop, that take up all my leisure time?

Obviously I didn't phrase it like that. It was more like 'whawhaohhnoo'.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 5, 2024 9:30 AM
    

Yesterday, if you can believe it, marked the tenth anniversary of The Elder Scrolls Online. That's a whole decade of tromping across Tamriel with your mates, and a whole decade in which I've watched tentatively from the sidelines, thinking about dipping my toes into the MMO pool, but never quite building up the courage (or lining the walls of my bank account) to fully take the plunge. I've heard all the horror stories about starting a new MMO from other members of the RPS Treehouse - particularly when it comes to the lore-laden shackles of World Of Warcraft and the bloated MMO-service-hybrid Destiny - and quite honestly, it's enough to put me off them all entirely. But The Elder Scrolls Online might just be the exception to the rule.

I spent a portion of the game's tenth birthday yesterday playing Gold Road, its upcoming eighth Chapter expansion. In it, you're whisked over to the West Weald, an autumnal, sun-dappled region whose main city hub, Skingrad, will no doubt feel familiar to seasoned Oblivionites. Seemingly overnight, a strange jungle has sprung up on the city's outskirts, uprooting the nearby villages of the neighbouring high elves and causing havoc as strange beasts pour out of its curling root beds. There are more mysteries to unravel here, too, including the emergence of the new Daedric Prince, Ithelia (revealed at the end of last year's Necrom Chapter), and much more besides - too much to realistically take in during a 90-minute preview session, or for this MMO newbie to fully comprehend the significance of. But there's something about Gold Road and its gnarled-up jungles, strange cults and fantastical beasts that's definitely made me want to make a return journey here when it launches on PC on June 3rd.

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Twinfinite Friday, April 5, 2024 11:19 AM
    
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Siliconera Friday, April 5, 2024 4:00 PM
    

Date a Live V Kurumi and Tohka Nendoroids Wear School Uniforms

Good Smile Company started pre-orders for two new Nendoroids of the Spirits Kurumi Tokisaki and Tohka Yatogami from Date a Live V. Each one costs ¥6,400/$39.99 and will come to Japan in September 2024 and other regions in Q1 2025.

Both Kurumi and Tohka are wearing the girls' uniform for Raizen High School. This is the class both attend, even though they are Spirits. Both figures come with one face place that has a closed mouth smile and a second with an open mouth smile. Tohka also features one in which she is blushing, while Kurumi's third one looks more sly. Tohka's two bonus accessories are a strawberry crepe and loaf of Kinako bread. Meanwhile Kurumi comes with a black cat rice ball and two cats who can pose alongside her.

Here's a closer look at Tohka, from the photos shared with us on the official product page:

And here are the official Kurumi photos from her page:

There is also a Good Smile Company direct bonus item with both Nendoroids. If you buy them from the official storefront, you get an extra white stand that has the series' logo on it. 

Here's how that looks:

This comes ahead of the new season airing on April 10, 2024. That is expected to air on Crunchyroll, as past seasons are there now. Date a Live: Ren Dystopiais also heading to PCs via Steam outside Japan this year.

The Date a Live V Kurumi and Tohka school uniform Nendoroids will launch in September 2024 in Japan and Q1 2025 worldwide. Pre-orders are open until May 15, 2024. 

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Siliconera Friday, April 5, 2024 3:00 PM
    

Gallagher's Role in Honkai: Star Rail Was Very Telegraphed

The 2.0 and 2.1 Penacony Trailblaze Missions in Honkai: Star Rail pack the same weight as some of the Xianzhou Luofu ones, lending the same weight to Gallagher as past ones did to another member of the cast. However, in this case there were far more hints something was awry. 

Editor's Note: There will be spoilers for Gallagher and the part he plays on Penacony in the "The Sound and the Fury" and "Cat Among Pigeons" Trailblaze Missions in Honkai: Star Rail.

One question that we've had about Gallagher, as well as any character who we met on Penacony, is if he's good in Honkai: Star Rail. The fact that he is a Bloodhound Family security officer makes it seem like he should be a good guy. He's also a huge mystery. Each time we encounter him, it seems like he isn't just a Penacony family member, but something else is going on. The thing is the whole time, HoYoVerse seemed to be letting us know who and what he is. He appears to be a memetic entity directly tied to the unseemly things happening on Penacony, and hints kept coming up to let us know that. 

There are all of these little hints in Honkai: Star Rail that suggested that Gallagher is not entirely good, trustworthy, or who he seems to be. Let's look all the way back to his appearance at the 23 second mark in the "White Night" music video. He's shown with a lighter, which he snuffs out. Now, this could be a subtle hint to the fact that he is a fire element character in the game. However, it could also reference the fact that he's snuffed out the lives of Sam, Robin, and Sunday with Something Unto Death. Especially since the background behind him turns the same shade as the Memory Zone in Penacony. 

The most obvious came from how Gallagher was handled in "Sleepless Night" and "When the Sacred Ginmill Closes." In both cases, we happen upon Bloodhound Family members working security and dealing with issues. In each, Gallagher is nearby. However, these people who apparently work with him don't know who he is. Given his age and degree of authority, something is quite awry. Only select people know who he is or are allowed to perceive and interact with him. It seems to be folks he takes an interest in and allows to know him.

We also need to take into account that Gallagher says that he is 13. Given he's also seen to be about 30, the lie is weird. Unless we consider he's an amalgamation under Mythus and the Enigmata path, in which case the entity known as Gallagher could truly be only 13 years old. After all, we don't know when the first Something Unto Death victim Ansorol died. However, the number 13 itself also is often tied to unlucky or deadly things. It's also the Death card in any Tarot deck. 

For those who actually pulled Gallagher on the banner and spent time leveling him up, his Character Story also includes a hint that something is wrong and he isn't who he seems to be. You have to get him to level 80, first. Before that, there are just the suggestions that he's so many contradictory things at once, in retrospect, betrays Gallagher. (How can he professional, respected, and organized, while also casual, unrecognizable, and a slacker?) The wham line for that part is, Gallagher is my most genuine lie. Sometimes, I can't even distinguish between him and myself." He's flat out telling us he isn't who he claims to be. 

Plus that level 80 discussion also brings up the point that Sunday himself makes in "Cat Among Pigeons." Gallagher isn't any one person. He's an amalgamation of data and elements of other people and things. In his level 80 Character Story, it's talking about him essentially bringing up past lives and other people's stories. When Sunday confronts him, he's bringing up how Gallagher contains parts of all 52 suspects. This suggests that like Black Swan and Something Unto Death, Gallagher maybe a memetic entity based on ideas too.

It's one of those situations where if you paid attention, you would absolutely know something is about to happen with Gallagher in Honkai: Star Rail before it did. HoYoVerse was trickling out all these hints, some more obvious than others. People who paid attention to his interactions with others, appearances, and details if they were lucky enough to get him probably already had some idea of what was going on long before the events of "Cat Among Pigeons" happened.

Honkai: Star Rail is available for the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and Gallagher is a permanent four-star character available on all banners.

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Siliconera Friday, April 5, 2024 2:00 PM
    

Pop Up Parade Frieren

Good Smile Company is now accepting pre-orders for the Pop Up Parade figure of Frieren from Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. The figure will cost either ¥4,800 or $31.99 depending on which store you order from.

Standing at around 160 mm tall, this Frieren figure is made of painted plastic and comes with a stand. The sculpt was made by Daigaku while Tomofumi handled paintwork duties. It features Frieren in her signature outfit and includes details like her red earrings and a spellbook under her arm. Orders from Good Smile's Global store will cost ¥4,800 and will ship in September, 2024. Meanwhile, US store orders will cost $31.99 and are expected to ship in Quarter 1, 2025.

You can get a look at the Pop Up Parade Frieren figure in the gallery below:

Good Smile also recently opened pre-orders for a Nendoroid of Claire from Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town, which comes with bonus cow and chick models. The company also recently opened submissions for the next design of the Hatsune Miku "Snow Miku" Nendoroid.

The Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Pop Up Parade Frieren figure is available to pre-order now from the Good Smile Global and Good Smile US online stores.

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Siliconera Friday, April 5, 2024 1:30 PM
    

FFXIV 14 Hour Broadcast Schedule for 2024 Shared

Square Enix announced the next FFXIV 14 Hour Broadcast back in March 2024, and now we know the full schedule for the April FFXIV event. It will consist of six main segments and a secondary broadcast involving the new FFXIV TTRPG upcoming table top game based on the MMORPG.

Everything will start at 8pm PT/11pm ET on April 12, 2024. That is when a half hour long introduction will begin. At 9pm PT/12am ET, Letter from the Producer Live LXXV (80) will begin. That will last two and a half hours. Both the FFXIV Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida and Global Community Producer Toshio "Foxclon" Murouchi will appear at this Japanese-only presentation. Starting at 12am PT/3am ET on April 13, 2024, the Show Us Your IRL Minions presentation will involve Yoshida and Murouchi looking at players pets and other "minions." 

The Primals 10th anniversary announcements is the next event on the FFXIV 14 Hour Broadcast schedule, and it will happen at 1:30am PT/4:30am ET on April 13, 2024. As the full group is expected to appear, that means FFXIV Composer Masayoshi Soken will show up. A Stroll with Yoshi-P will involve Yoshida joining raids while Senior Story Designer Banri Oda, Lead Level Designer Arata Takahashi, Lead Battle Content Designer Masaki Nakagawa, and Lead Background Artist Yoshiki Takanashi talk about the game. That starts at 6am PT/9am ET. Finally, it ends with a Developer's Round-table Discussion at 7am PT/10am ET. 

As for the secondary "Let's Give the FFXIV TTRPG a Go" broadcast, it is a more extended showcase. It starts at 8:30pm PT/11:30pm ET on April 12, 2024. That is expected to last almost 11 hours, as it ends at 7am PT/10am ET on April 13, 2024.

Here's the official image of the FFXIV 14 Hour Broadcast 2024 schedule Square Enix released:

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Dawntrail expansion will arrive on July 2, 2024. The 14 Hour Broadcast for FFXIV will begin on April 12, 2024.

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Siliconera Friday, April 5, 2024 1:00 PM
    

Front Mission 2 Remake More Platforms

Front Mission 2: Remake is coming to more platforms soon, Forever Entertainment has announced. The game will be releasing on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on April 30, 2024.

Here's the latest trailer that goes over the new platforms and shows how the strategy game looks:

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

In addition to the news that Front Mission 2: Remake will be coming to more platforms, a demo has been confirmed for Steam. It will allow players to experience the game's first two levels, Rimian Base and Batari Forest. They will also be able to access the Garage so they can customize their Wanzer.

The demo will be available in nine languages (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, German, Polish, Simplified Chinese and Japanese) and save data will carry over to the full version. The demo will be exclusive to Steam for the new releases, although the previously released Switch version also features the same demo.

The remake of Front Mission 2 previously released for Switch in October 2023. Its release schedule has been similar to the remake of the first Front Mission, with a timed exclusive Switch release followed by a general release the following year. A remake of Front Mission 3 has also been confirmed, although no further details have been revealed to date.

Front Mission 2: Remake will release for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on April 30, 2024. The Switch version is available now.

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Siliconera Friday, April 5, 2024 12:30 PM
    

Suzume Movie Now on Streaming Netflix

The movie Suzume now has a new streaming home, as Netflix announced the film is now there. Subscribers can catch it on the service

Suzume first showed up in theaters in Japan in November 2022. Crunchyroll then picked it up and confirmed it would appear in US and UK theaters in April 2023. After that, Suzume was streaming outside Japan on Crunchyroll as of November 2023. It is still on that service as well, in case someone doesn't have a Netflix subscription.

In case you missed it, Suzume lives in Kyushu and lives a rather ordinary life. After she meets a man named Souta, she learns that strange doors can show up in spaces around Japan. After happening upon one, she ends up disturbing a statue of a cat near it. As a result, there's a disruption that could lead to a cataclysmic and supernatural entity wreaking havoc on the real world if she doesn't accompany Souta in heading to these doors and finding the missing guardian she inadvertently set set loose.

In case you missed it, here's the official movie trailer for Suzume.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfKNOUUtyCA&ab_channel=Crunchyroll

This is one of multiple films from Makoto Shinkai that is found its way onto Netflix. In the past, Your Name and Weathering with You were also there.

Suzume is now streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix, though Netflix didn't note how long it will offer the film on the service. 

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Siliconera Friday, April 5, 2024 12:00 PM
    

Pocketpair Sale Includes Palworld

Pocketpair kicked off a sale on Steam for all of its PC games, which includes Palworld. It will last until April 15, 2024.

Three games are reduced as part of this latest sale. The discount varies based on the age of the game. So as Palworld is newest, it is only 10% off. However, Craftopia is 40% off.

Here's the full list of discounts and links:

Unfortunately, this Palworld sale does not apply to the Xbox One or Xbox Series X version. That still costs $29.99 in the Microsoft Store, as usual. However, it is a part of Xbox Game Pass, so people with a subscription can find it in the library and play without purchasing it.

This sale comes right as a much-anticipated update arrived for Palworld. A new patch went live on April 4, 2024. In addition to adding the first Raid, which involves the Pal Bellanoir, it also added an array of new items and equipment. There is a bug tied to the update that affects incubators, but Pocketpair offered a workaround for folks to use ahead of the next patch.

AI: Art Imposter, Craftopia, and Palworld are all on the PC via Steam, and the latest Pocketpair sale lasts until April 15, 2024. 

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Siliconera Friday, April 5, 2024 11:30 AM
    

SMT V Vengeance gameplay

Atlus released a new trailer for the upcoming Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance updated release, this time showing off new gameplay and a host of demons. The game is slated for debut on June 14, 2024.

The trailer begins with an encounter with one of the Qadistu, a new faction set to play a major role in the new "Canon of Vengeance" story route. We also get a look at new character Yoko Hiromine in both cutscenes and combat. Towards the end of the video, we see a new form for the protagonist. It includes a facemask, a much shorter haircut, and the usage of the ability "Paraselene Blur." Lastly and perhaps most importantly, the trailer confirms the playability of Nahobiho, the previously revealed Jack Frost variant that looks like the protagonist.

You can watch the full Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance gameplay trailer via Youtube below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjjEDe31lkE

Back in March, 2024, Atlus announced that the game would be launching a full week earlier than expected, on June 14, 2024, rather than on the 21st. March also saw new merchandise featuring the series' iconic Jack Frost demons arrive in Gashapon machines across Japan.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance will launch on June 14, 2024, for PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

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Siliconera Friday, April 5, 2024 11:00 AM
    

Kiara Takanashi New Song 'Chimera' Debuts Today

Kiara Takanashi announced her new song "Chimera" will soon be on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music. It will be available to hear on April 5, 2024 at 1pm PT/4pm ET/10pm CET, which is the same time the music video will appear on YouTube. 

Here's the placeholder for the music video ahead of its debut. The initial image suggests she will also wear her idol costume that she performed in at Hololive 5th Fes during it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L4NNkF2Knc&ab_channel=TakanashiKiaraCh.hololive-EN

The official cover art for the single is already live. You can see it below.

While this is the official launch of the new track, we've already heard Kiara Takanashi perform her new song. She did so at Hololive 5th Fes in March 2024. It was one of the major reveals at the event and one of the debuts during the four concerts.

Kiara isn't the only Hololive English member to have a big musical reveal this week. For Calliope Mori's 2024 birthday celebration, she released a free 3D concert. That appeared earlier in April 2024.

People can start listening to "Chimera" and watching the music video Kiara Takanashi appeared in at 1pm PT/4pm ET/10pm CET on April 5, 2024. 

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Siliconera Friday, April 5, 2024 10:30 AM
    

Pokemon Pikachu and Eevee Eeveelution cakes

Ginza Cozy Corner revealed that it will produce and sell cakes inspired by Pikachu and Eevee from the Pokemon franchise. The latter will also include all eight Eeveelutions that have appeared as of the ninth-generation games Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Pre-orders for are immediately available in the company's physical outlets across Japan, but it will only start actually selling the cakes on April 12, 2024.

The Pikachu Choco Banana Cake featuring will be available to purchase on its own for 745 yen (~$4.99). The Pokemon franchise mascot's cake will contain chocolate cream sandwiched between two sponge cakes with banana cream decoration on its top.

Pokemon Pikachu Choco Banana Cake
Image courtesy of The Pokemon Company and Ginza Cozy Corner

The Eievui Friends Collection—named after Eevee's official Japanese romanization spelling—will contain nine cakes in a package. The set will be available at 3,132 yen (~$20.65).

Here are the descriptions for each cake in the Eeveelution set:

  • Eevee: Chocolate & caramel whipped cream tart
  • Flareon: Apple-flavored whipped cream tart with apple jam
  • Jolteon: Tropical mousse with pineapple jam
  • Vaporeon: Lemon soda-flavored jelly
  • Espeon: Strawberry whipped cream cake
  • Umbreon: Chocolate cake with banana whipped cream
  • Leafeon: Pistachio-flavored sponge roll cake
  • Glaceon: White chocolate whipped cream cake
  • Sylveon: Yoghurt-flavored mousse and strawberry-flavored sponge cake

Pokemon Eevee and Eeveelution themed Eievui Friends Collection set of cakes
Image courtesy of The Pokemon Company and Ginza Cozy Corner

The Pikachu Choco Banana Cake and the Eeveelution-themed Eievui Friends Collection set will be available for sale in Japan from April 12, 2024 to May 31, 2024. Sales may end earlier if the stocks have run out.

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Siliconera Friday, April 5, 2024 10:00 AM
    

Zenless Zone Zero Cunning Hares Chararacters Teased

HoYoVerse took to social media to offer more insight into the Zenless Zone Zero Cunning Hares characters via a fake "website." As a reminder, in-game the four people tied to that faction are Nicole, Anby, Billy, and Nekomata.

Here are the latest Cunning Hares "website" images. The main page is the initial ad highlighting how the urban investigation team can handle all sorts of jobs at "fair prices." The second image reviews from past customers. One has a comment from "CrispyCabbage," who appears to be the member Anby, praising Nicole before being called out for commenting on that while being logged in. The third page has stylized portraits of all four members of the team. 

HoYoVerse has shared details about one of the Cunning Hares quite often recently online. Nekomata ended up appearing in a trailer. She is also the star of the April 2024 calendar wallpapers.

In case you missed that look at her, here's her trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2jboOEMt9I&ab_channel=ZenlessZoneZero

Some people could end up seeing the Zenless Zone Zero Cunning Hares characters firsthand soon. HoYoVerse announced an Amplifying Test back in March 2024. Like the other betas, such as the Equalizing Test, it will give people a chance to test out the title ahead of launch. 

Zenless Zone Zero is headed to the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the Amplifying Test beta is going to show up on the PC and mobile devices "soon."

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Siliconera Friday, April 5, 2024 9:30 AM
    

U-Treasure will produce only 20 copies of platinum Rathalos head for Monster Hunter 20th anniversary

U-Treasure has revealed new limited items that it will produce and sell to help celebrate the Monster Hunter series' 20th anniversary. One of the items shown is a head figure based on the rare species Silver Rathalos. It will be available in two different materials, with the platinum Rathalos head figure costing around $145,000.

The Silver Rathalos head figure will be sculpted with detailed accuracy. U-Treasure will also put each figure inside a special case with a numbered plate.

This head figure will be available in two material types: Silver 925 with Rhodium coating and Platinum 950. The coated silver head figure comes with a price tag of 2,200,000 yen (~$14,500). The platinum version will cost ten times more at a whopping 22,000,000 yen (~$145,000). U-Treasure will only produce 20 copies of each version.

U-Treasure will put platinum Rathalos head inside special case
Image courtesy of Capcom and U-Treasure

U-Treasure has also uploaded a video showcasing the head figure on its YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xni2sW9da4

The Rathalos head figure is not the only item U-Treasure will produce to celebrate Monster Hunter's 20th anniversary. The brand will also sell plates modeled after Silver Rathalos and Gold Rathian. Both plates will have the same price tag of 110,000 yen (~$725) as they will have the same Silver 925 material; Rathian's plate will simply get an additional yellow-gold coating.

Monster Hunter 20th anniversary - Silver Rathalos and Gold Rathian plates by U-Treasure
Image courtesy of Capcom and U-Treasure

The pre-order window for the Silver Rathalos and Gold Rathian plates will close on August 26, 2024, or earlier if the maximum quota of 200 copies for both items is reached. The Silver and Platinum Rathalos head figures will remain available to order until U-Treasure has reached the maximum limit of 20 copies for each item.

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Siliconera Friday, April 5, 2024 9:00 AM
    

Story of Seasons Friends of Mineral Town Claire Nendoroid including series cow and chick

Good Smile Company has opened worldwide pre-orders for its upcoming Nendoroid of Claire from Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town. People in the U.S. and Canada can place their orders on Good Smile Online Shop U.S. for $42.99. Those living elsewhere worldwide can instead head to the Japanese international website, where the chibi action figure is available at ¥6,900.

Claire will be the first character from Marvelous' Story of Seasons series that Good Smile Company will make a Nendoroid of. The company announced the initial plan in late July 2023. It later shared images of the unpainted prototype in February 2024.

Good Smile Company has shared new sample images of the fully painted Nendoroid prototype. The earlier prototype featured a turnip that the owner could split to simulate the planting of the upper part. The new sample images confirm that the full set will come with the series' cow and chick, as well as a watering can and a farming field sheet. Claire will also have an alternate facial expression plate that shows her winking.

Claire is the default name for the female protagonist in Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town. The farming life simulation game is readily available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. However, the character had been conceived far earlier when Marvelous' Bokujo Monogatari series was still known to the English-speaking audience as Harvest Moon.

Claire made her debut in Harvest Moon for Girl, an alternate version to the PS1 entry Harvest Moon: Back to Nature that was released exclusively in Japan. English-speaking people could play as her in Harvest Moon: More Friends of Mineral Town on Game Boy Advance in 2005 and Harvest Moon: Boy and Girl on PlayStation Portable in 2007.

The pre-order window for the Nendoroid of Claire from Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town will close on May 15, 2024. Good Smile Company will ship the chibi action figure from Japan in September 2024 and North America in Q1 2025.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, April 5, 2024 3:56 PM
     All Warzone Squad Landing rewards, listedCall of Duty is introducing a whole new mechanic to Warzone that players can use to earn all sorts of new loot easily. By landing as a squad, rewards are given that can give you that all-important edge in Call of Duty: Warzone. How to get Squad Assemble bonuses in Call of Duty: Warzone Landing with your friends in Warzone is always the move anyway. You should look to get as close together as possible as fast as possible. This gives you and your squad much more chance of survival in those initial minutes of gameplay. However, playing with randoms often results in some maverick going it alone and dying miles from anyone else. With the new Squad Assemble perk, hopefully, people will be more willing to earn the squad landing rewards rather than go it alone in Warzone. Image: Activision To earn them you must land together on a single point. To earn even more landing rewards in Warzone, land on a player's ping. The rewards are as follows: Full Squad Landing (Quads):...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, April 5, 2024 3:55 PM
     How to claim the free Warzone 4th Anniversary Blueprint packWarzone was and still is a monumental contribution to the Battle Royale genre of first-person shooters. It easily stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Fortnite and Apex Legends. This year, Warzone hits its 4th anniversary, and we can all celebrate it with a Blueprint pack for free. How to claim the 4th-anniversary pack Claiming the fourth-anniversary pack is easy. Simply head into the Call of Duty store on April 3, and look for the free gift pack. It will be visible with the blue free gift label stuck to it. Once you have claimed it, all the stickers and blueprints should be available for you to use. What is included in the free gift pack No matter when you start your Warzone journey, the fourth-anniversary Warzone pack has something for you. Raven has thrown together some iconic stickers to cover your favorite Warzone loadout weapons with. Image: Activision You will find such classics as: Caldera Shores Fortune's Keep Gora Dam Live, Respawn, Repeat Oa...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, April 5, 2024 2:37 PM
     How To Fix Masterwork Invalid Item Error In Diablo 4 PtrIf you hopped into the Diablo 4 PTR and are trying to Masterwork an item only to receive an Invalid Item error, how can you fix it? This new crafting system can be a little confusing at first, especially with a vague error appearing. Diablo 4 PTR: How to fix Masterwork Invalid Item error message With the new Tempering and Masterworking system coming to Season 4 of Diablo 4, there are a lot of new mechanics to understand. Players have been receiving a strange message after attempting to Masterwork some items, yet the game does not explain the problem. You can fix this Masterwork Invalid Item error by adding two Tempering affixes before Masterworking an item. As announced in this PSA Reddit post, you can only Masterwork an item if you have two Tempering affixes on the item from two separate categories. If you attempt to Masterwork an item with only one Tempering affix on it, you'll receive this strange error that says "!!Missing!!-4116:Masterwork_InvalidItem"....

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, April 5, 2024 1:46 PM
     Mw3 Godzilla X Kong Event SkinsA showdown between the most iconic kaiju in media can only be settled one way: by completing Call of Duty challenges. Here are all the Godzilla x Kong: Battle for Hollow Earth event rewards in Modern Warfare 3. Modern Warfare 3: All Godzilla x Kong: Battle for Hollow Earth event rewards While the second modern big-screen showdown between Godzilla and King Kong may not have turned out as epic and well-received as expected, if there is a place where you will want to promote every single product, that is Call of Duty. While the Godzilla x Kong: Battle for Hollow Earth was to start on April 3, 2024, alongside the release of Modern Warfare 3 Season 3. However, it ended up releasing one day later, I guess to focus on the other new Season 3 content. And here we are, starting an oddly placed event but with all the necessary enthusiasm to get through each of the rewards below. Now, similar to the previous Dune Part Two event, this event is entirely dependent on XP accumulation. The mor...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, April 5, 2024 1:36 PM
     A Fortnite loading screen featuring Korra, Aphrodite, Medusa, and HermesTo unlock Korra's glider in Fortnite, you'll need to hire characters or revive teammates 20 times, which frankly, takes far too long to achieve normally. This guide details how to complete the "Hire Characters or revive squadmates" Quest in Fortnite as fast as possible. How to quickly complete the "Hire characters or revive squadmates" Quest in Fortnite Did you know that you can dismiss and rehire a hired character for free? That's right! By hiring and dismissing the same character twenty times, you can complete the "Hire Characters or revive squadmates" Quest in a single match of Battle Royale or Zero Build. Image: Fortnite.gg Firstly, land near any hireable character. You can see their in-game locations by tracking the quest or using the map provided by the folks over at Fortnite.gg above. I recommend choosing a character that isn't close to a POI, such as Meowscles or Aphrodite, as you'll need to stand...

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, April 5, 2024 8:38 AM
     Modiphius Entertainment has introduced a variety of new products for several well-known franchises including Fallout, Dune, and Star Trek. The latest offerings feature new miniatures sets for Fallout, a campaign book for Dune, and additional missions for Star Trek Adventures. The Fallout franchise welcomes three new plastic miniatures sets this March: Fallout – Raiders: The …

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     On April 30th, the Xbox and PC exclusive game Sea of Thieves will be sailing across the ocean to the land of PlayStation 5. People have obviously had some questions about their progress carrying over, crossplay and more, prompting the developers to post a Q&A containing a piece of excellent news: 6 ship servers might be coming back.

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