GamersHeroes Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:55 AM Announced during the Indie World 2024 partner presentation earlier today, Super Evil Megacorp (in collaboration with Paramount Game Studios) is bringing their Hades-like roguelike Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate to the Nintendo Switch this July. The post Hades-Inspired Roguelike Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Coming to Nintendo Switch in July appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:04 AM Revealed earlier today during the Indie World 2024 partner showcase, WayForward and Atari are creating a modern chapter in the storyline of Yars' Revenge with Yars Rising, complete with a unique soundtrack. The post WayForward's Yars Rising to Feature "Electronic Rock Opera" Soundtrack appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:58 AM After being played by over 20 million players on Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, Bohemia Interactive's Vigor is slated to release in Steam Early Access starting in May. The post Anticipated Looter Shooter Vigor Entering Steam Early Access in May appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, April 17, 2024 6:38 AM Earlier this week, several outlets reported on the Star Wars Outlaws pre-order & Season Pass benefits that stirred up quite the controversy on X, Ubisoft responded. The post Ubisoft Responds To Star Wars Outlaws Pre-Order Backlash appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:40 AM  Today, Wednesday, April 17, Nintendo held a short Indie World Showcase. The tension in the air was palpable long before it started, as fans thought this might finally be the showcase to give us the long-awaited indie Metroidvania Hollow Knight: Silksong—the follow-up to 2017's critically acclaimed Hollow Knight—… |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:30 AM  Remember last year when Pokémon collaborated with the Van Gogh Museum for an incredible line of products and an exhibit in the Amsterdam facility? Then you may also recall how resellers, in desperate need to throw the plushies, art, and figures onto eBay at inflated prices, embarrassed themselves by ruining the… |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:20 AM  Despite the fact that many hoped Larian Studios would continue its work on the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3, whether it was via DLC or a sequel, the developer announced last month that it would be moving on. During a talk at the Game Developers Conference, Larian CEO Swen Vincke confirmed that the team was not… |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:00 AM  Overwatch 2's tenth season is officially underway, and everybody's pretty happy with the new damage hero Venture, and the fact that they (and the rest of the Overwatch 2 cast) are officially free for everyone after being locked behind the battle pass for over a year. Blizzard has also added several foundational… |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:20 AM  Ghost of Tsushima—the 2020 samurai RPG developed by Sucker Punch—isn't the first PlayStation exclusive to come to PC, but it will mark the first time non-console gamers will get something akin to the true PlayStation experience. That's because Sony is introducing a new in-game overlay for the latest version that will… |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:00 AM  A favorite pastime of Kotaku is spotting the new and ludicrous ways people have found to best super-tough games like Elden Ring. Whether using a harp or an ass, people are both incredible and incredibly inventive. It turns out, though, that not everyone's capable of appreciating that. So when player Silithur completed… |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:57 AM  Hackers stole millions of files from the studio behind the controversial hit Steamshooter Ready or Not, including the source code and console builds of the game, Insider Gaming reports. The development team at Void Interactive has not made the data breach public yet and it doesn't appear to have included any employee… |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:54 AM  After selling over 15 million copies in its first month, the mania around Palworld has cooled a bit. But deep-pocketed competitors have taken notice of the "Pokémon With Guns" survival crafting sim's overnight success and are trying to copy it, according to the head of the studio behind the game. |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:35 AM  Dragon's Dogma 2 throws a lot of missions at you from the moment you start the game. Some of them require you to play detective and find a missing person, and some are affected by the passage of time. "A Beggar's Tale," meanwhile, may have you lamenting time's slow passage as you watch a certain NPC and wait for him… |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:27 AM  Doom speedruns resemble a kind of virtual extreme sports, seemingly impossible feats of gaming dexterity that require snap reflexes, in-depth coding and programming knowledge, and limitless patience. The defining 1993 FPS game from id Software, over its 30-year-plus lifespan, Doom has been a showcase for some of the greatest videogaming achievements in history. Speedruns, however, are telescopic - the longer a game exists, the more optimized it becomes, and the less often new records are set. The oldest Doom record in the world, dating back 26 years, seemed impossible to defeat. Nevertheless, more than a quarter of a century later, one intrepid player has set a new, all-time best. Continue reading 'Impossible' Doom speedrun record finally beaten after 26 years |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:12 AM  Want to know the best armor is in Helldivers 2? Don't let the stylish Helldivers 2 armor fool you, sometimes it's not always about looking the best on the battlefield. There are three armor weight classes, and each piece of armor has its own set of stats that you need to take into account before any mission. Picking the wrong piece of Helldivers 2 armor can make your mission much more difficult than it needs to be, so pay close attention to your options. Don't forget, this is a co-op game, so if your mates drop onto a planet wearing the wrong gear, feel free to give them a word. When you're dealing with the hardest difficulties in Helldivers 2, your choice of armor is just as important as the best Helldivers 2 stratagems. Here's what you need to know when picking the best Helldivers 2 armor. Continue reading Best Helldivers 2 armor MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Helldivers 2 weapons, Helldivers 2 servers, Helldivers 2 system requirements |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:01 AM  When is the Solo Leveling Arise release date? The latest adventure game from Netmarble has finally got a confirmed release date. For anyone vibrating with excitement at the potential journey that our protagonist Sung Jinwoo is about to embark upon, we've got all the trailers, information, and latest news to bring you. While Sung Jinwoo will be heading out hunting monsters and attempting to take on his goal of, funnily enough, leveling up while flying solo, we can't wait to get our hands on Solo Leveling Arise and its multitude of characters. Shaping up to be one of the best anime games of the year, we've already researched all you need to know on Solo Leveling Arise rerolls. Here's all you need to know on the Korean cartoon-inspired RPG and the exact date we can get our hands on it. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best anime games, Best RPG games , Upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:00 AM  As Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse prepares to launch Zenless Zone Zero, the third piece of its RPG trifecta alongside Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail, several contenders are shaping up to match. Alongside the likes of the upcoming Wuthering Waves and more traditional anime RPGs such as the recent hit Granblue Fantasy Relink comes Solo Leveling: Arise, the inevitable adaptation of the hit Korean web novel all about leveling up and taking on powerful foes in fast-paced action combat. As it sets a global launch date, developer Netmarble announces a huge milestone, with more than 12 million pre-registrations already coming in. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best anime games, Best RPG games , Upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:51 AM  What's the best PC case? Some PC gamers might think of a case as a purely aesthetic choice, but the best case for PC gaming can keep temperatures low, prevent thermal throttling, keep things stable, and give you more headroom for overclocking your CPU and GPU. The best PC case can be almost as important as getting the best graphics card or gaming CPU. Whether you want the build something to replace your console, a build with a fantastic array of RGB lights, or a chassis with superb airflow, we've got something for you on this list. Continue reading Best PC case in 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:43 AM  Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty is quite the redemption arc for CD Projekt Red's recent foray into Night City. I loved it after swiftly bouncing off the base game, and there were a handful of side and main quests that I really enjoyed above all else. One in particular left a mark on me, and now we know exactly how CDPR made it. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty review, Best Cyberpunk 2077 mods, Buy Cyberpunk 2077 |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:43 AM  As someone who plays mostly on PC but still picks up my PlayStation 5 controller from time to time for certain games, I've been hopeful that Sony's drive to bring more of its games to PC at a faster rate following the huge launch success of Helldivers 2 would lead to even more cross-platform functionality. It's something Microsoft has been doing well, allowing you to earn Xbox achievements while playing on PC through its storefront, and now with the launch of Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, we'll finally be able to earn PlayStation trophies on PC. Continue reading PlayStation trophies are coming to PC with Ghost of Tsushima MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best stealth games, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:36 AM  With Arma and DayZ being some of the most successful PC games ever, it caught many by surprise that their developers' latest game Vigor was not originally released on PC. Bohemia Interactive's free-to-play looter shooter first debuted on Xbox, Playstation, and Switch in 2020, being curiously absent from Steam (or any other launcher) for almost five years, but that's soon to change. As of May, Vigor will be entering Early Access on Steam, with a full release planned later in 2024. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:43 AM  The best gaming laptops give desktops a run for their money, with the added conveniences of better portability and a built-in display. However, for all the similarities these clamshell computers share with the best gaming PCs, they have many unique qualities you need to consider before buying. Whether you want a desktop replacement or a mighty micro machine, we're here to help you find the right model. The latest laptops pack Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 or AMD Radeon RX 7000 series graphics, alongside AMD Ryzen 7000 and 13th Gen Intel Core processors, which will run the best PC games smoothly. Higher-spec models will typically run hot and loud under full load, as the components inside them pull the most power and require more active cooling. Battery life is important when buying a gaming laptop, but you'll get the most performance out of one by plugging it in. This is true at every price point, from the best budget laptops to the most expensive. Generally, the most critical specs will be your GPU and CPU, as most models feature upgradeable RAM and SSD storage. Other factors like a laptop's screen also greatly impact the experience of using it, with the resolution, refresh rate, and panel type all affecting usability. Some even feature dual-mode displays, as seen in our Razer Blade 16 (2023) review. We're constantly testing the latest gaming laptops so that you can buy the best one for your budget and needs. Continue reading Best gaming laptop 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:06 AM  We've all been there, wanting to download yet another backlog game, but finding that our Steam Deck doesn't have enough storage. Well, one ambitious modder took matters into their own hands and built a physical Steam Deck mod to expand their storage to a huge 19TB, splitting community opinions in the process. We've said it many times before, but the Steam Deck is easily the best handheld gaming PC, and creative uses like this are a big reason why. Seeing this massive Steam Deck alteration come together is so impressive, but many community members are not sharing our sentiment. Continue reading This modded Steam Deck can fit 130 copies of Baldur's Gate 3 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:02 AM  If there's something we all love it's a bit of the old ultra-violence, especially when said violence oozes style as well as blood. Thankfully new roguelike FPS Mullet Mad Jack has both. This cyberpunk boomer shooter comes draped in classic anime art, which when combined with fast-paced gunplay and an ever-ticking timer, gets you a recipe for a cavalcade of dopamine bouncing around your brain. And it's coming to Steam soon with a newly announced release date. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:51 AM  Valorant may not be the most demanding game to play on PC, but if you want to play at a high level, you need incredibly reliable performance. A new partnership between iBUYPOWER and Valorant Champions Tour Americas is bringing us new gaming PCs capable of such performance, and they're even delicately branded so you can show your love to the esports scene. While not aiming to be among the best gaming PCs, these iBUYPOWER x Valorant builds are targeting strong performance in Riot's premier free-to-play FPS. In clutch moments, these rigs won't let you down, but you'll need to pair them with the best gaming monitor to maximize your frame rate. Continue reading iBUYPOWER debuts new Valorant gaming PCs, available at Best Buy MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:41 AM  April 17, 2024: We added several new Solo Leveling Arise codes to our list. What are the new Solo Leveling Arise codes? We've got all that and more. Beyond just a handy, updated, and tested list of new and working codes for the Netmarble RPG, we'll also go over how to redeem them in-game, how to get more, and when new codes are likely to drop. And for even more on this new cross-platform action game, check out our Solo Leveling Arise tier list. Alongside the Solo Leveling Arise reroll guide, it's everything you'll need to get started, scout out the best characters in the game from the get-go, and do it all over again if luck isn't on your side. Why waste time grinding for characters in Solo Leveling Arise when you can just restart until you get them? Continue reading Solo Leveling Arise codes April 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best anime games, Best RPG games , Upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:31 AM  What's the first game that jumps into your head when you hear the word 'classic'? If you go back to the PC heyday of the early and mid '90s, Civilization, SimCity, Fallout, Doom, and Myst might be some of the names that come to mind. Over the last decade or so, Skyrim, Cyberpunk 2077, and Baldur's Gate 3 have become some of the biggest contemporary hits. The legacies of some games last forever. Others are lost to time. And then there's a middle-ground third category, games you perhaps haven't thought about in many, many years, but should they resurface, spark a sudden wave of nostalgia. Originally launched all the way back in 1982, and followed by an underplayed sequel in 2005, one erstwhile classic is making a comeback, in a new Metroidvania game you can play soon. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Metroidvania games, Best roguelike games, Best upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:19 AM  Releasing into Steam Early Access next month, Gatekeeper is an indie roguelite shooter that blends the frantic, panic-inducing, and overwhelming hordes of Vampire Survivors with the sci-fi aesthetic of Risk of Rain, coalescing to create a unique roguelite experience. Despite seeming like a new release, Gatekeeper is actually the sequel to last year's Gatekeeper: Infinity, an incredibly well-reviewed game that acts as a prologue to Gatekeeper itself. Continue reading New sequel to 92% rated roguelite game enters early access soon |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:37 AM  If you're on the lookout for a new GPU, there is no shortage of great options on the market, and better still, they're all dropping their prices to draw you their way. This latest graphics card deal brings the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT down to its lowest-ever price, but you'll need a discount code to unlock the savings. Among the best graphics cards for raw gaming performance, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT has been fighting it out with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super for a few months now. Both cards have moved in price through various deals, and while the 7900 XT is currently cheaper, you can now save an additional $10 on the price, taking the card down to $689.99 - there has never been a better time to upgrade. Continue reading AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT drops to a new, lower price in GPU deal MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:05 AM  What are the Ghost of Tsushima system requirements? Sucker Punch finally revealed that its samurai stealth open-world game Ghost of Tsushima is making its way to PC and now we have the full set of system requirements too. This open-world epic looks set to be quite simple to run on PC but will be challenging if you're aiming for 4K gameplay. The Ghost of Tsushima system requirements don't demand the best graphics card, unless you're aiming for 4K gameplay at 60fps. Despite the recent confirmation from Nvidia that the GTX line of GPUs is out of production, we can see these Pascal GPUs still featuring as the bare minimum you'll need to start playing. Continue reading Ghost of Tsushima system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:00 AM  I don't know about you, but when I wake up in the morning I need a few moments, at least, before I get going. That's unfortunately not an indulgence Moon Samurai protagonist Buddy has the luxury of receiving. As soon as he smashes out of his detention-tube he has to hit the ground running with hordes of burly foes to carve up and a whole city to save. There's no chance to pour a steaming hot cup of joe for this recently imprisoned boy - he'll just have to pour his enemies a steaming hot cup of pain instead. Continue reading Prince of Persia meets Cyberpunk 2077 in new action platformer MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best action-adventure games, Best upcoming games, Best space games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 8:56 AM  How do you get into the XDefiant stress test? Plans seem to change frequently with XDefiant, with each beta test resulting in a delay to the shooter's full release. After months of inactivity, Ubisoft announced an XDefiant stress test, giving players a weekend to test the server's capabiltiies. So, as the FPS game opens up to as many players as it can physically support for the first time, you may be wondering how to get into the XDefiant stress test. Luckily, the process isn't all that difficult, and once you've registered your interest, you can begin earning prizes that will appear in your inventory when the XDefiant release date rolls around. Continue reading How to get into the XDefiant stress test MORE FROM PCGAMESN: XDefiant release date, Best multiplayer games , Best FPS games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 8:03 AM  Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has outlined how it attempts to balance monthly live service drops of Warbonds alongside the ongoing bug fixes a game like this needs, saying it's "difficult to maintain our cadence" due to things like the relatively small size of the team. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Helldivers 2 weapons, Helldivers 2 servers, Helldivers 2 system requirements |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 7:40 AM  From Cities Skylines 2 and Against the Storm to the upcoming Frostpunk 2, most city building games are all about expanding your urban sprawl across a wide stretch of map. That format gets a perspective twist in new roguelike strategy game Vertical Kingdom, however, which demands you construct your cities upwards into the sky in the style of a Terraria town, earning new cards and gathering resources to help construct your towering metropolises, and it's out now on Steam with a special Steam sale discount for launch. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city building games, Best strategy games, Best roguelike games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 7:03 AM  Japan's Golden Week holiday is here, and with it comes a variety of sales from Japanese publishers on Steam. Capcom, known for series such as Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Monster Hunter, Devil May Cry, Mega Man and many others, is absolutely the publisher to look out for in this sale, as almost its entire recent catalogue of releases have had their prices slashed down. Continue reading Resident Evil and Monster Hunter headline massive new Capcom sale MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Resident Evil 4 Remake review, Resident Evil 4 Remake system requirements, Best Resident Evil 4 remake weapons |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 8:59 AM  There's no shortage of incredible Fallout-themed projects being revealed right now, and this custom Fallout gaming PC from NZXT and POPeART_ is up there with the best. Better still, it's not just a pretty design, the PC itself is packing some serious hardware, and if you're in the UK there's a chance you can win it for yourself too. Boasting the best gaming CPU, one of the best graphics cards, and a range of other exciting high-end components, this NZXT H6 Flow PC is a must-have for any vault dweller. There's only one up for grabs in this giveaway, and it's only for fans living in the United Kingdom, but if you live in the UK then you'll want to enter. Continue reading You can win this stunning Fallout gaming PC MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 7:06 AM  Looking for a Genshin Impact tier list? There are currently 82 Genshin Impact characters available, providing you with a wide variety of candidates to construct your dream team. But with so many weapons, elementals, talents, ascension bonuses, and constellation upgrades, finding your favorites can be challenging. Don't let the placement of the characters on our Genshin Impact tier list deter you from pulling on the next character banner. While base stats and elemental abilities are important, the value of a character also depends on personal playstyle, available weapons and artifacts, and team composition. It doesn't matter if your favorite Genshin Impact character is on one of the lower tiers; you can still make it work with our recommended Genshin Impact builds. Being on a lower tier in the free PC game means that there are better alternatives, or the character needs a very specific build or team to shine. We've spent hundreds of hours trying different variations of teams in Spiral Abyss to establish who the best characters are in Genshin Impact. Continue reading Genshin Impact tier list April 2024: the best characters in 4.5 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 17, 2024 6:44 AM  An Assassin's Creed Mirage free trial is here if you want to try the game out for yourself, letting you spend a few hours in the game with a brand new free downloadable outfit for your trouble. Continue reading Assassin's Creed Mirage free trial joined by DLC outfit for all MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Assassin's Creed Mirage review, Assassin's Creed Mirage weapons, Assassin's Creed Mirage skills |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:57 AM  Last time, you decided that gliding powers are better than Dragon's Dogma 2's Unmaking Arrow. Honestly I'm surprised it was that close (66% vs 33%—don't sweat the rounding), and I'm proud of your ability to weigh a whole concept against a single-game implementation. We are so good at this. Onwards! This week, I ask you to choose between placing things in two very different ways. What's better: a 'put back' action, or standing atop another player's heads in an FPS? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:24 AM  The surreal pop synth of Sayonara Wild Hearts may have been the game that put Swedish developer Simogo on the map for PC players, but for me their earlier iOS puzzler Device 6 stands in my memory as being one of the most distinctive video games I've played. An interactive mystery novel at its heart, Device 6 took full advantage of its mobile-based hardware, asking players to turn and rotate their device to read certain lines of text, and scroll through its chapters searching for audio visual clues to solve its puzzles. I've often lamented that it never made its way to other platforms, even though part of its magic is inherently tied to physicality of its tactile origins. Happily, after playing a few hours of Simogo's latest game, Lorelei And The Laser Eyes it's clear this equally classy detective story shares much of the same DNA as Device 6. It has the same love of riddles and mysterious, cryptic puzzles, only now they're writ large in a fully explorable 3D setting - a monochrome and maze-like hotel belonging to a reclusive artist. But Simogo's love of text hasn't been diminished in the process. Early on you find an instruction manual for Lorelei And The Laser Eyes within the game itself, which straight away tells you to have a pen and paper nearby to help solve its numerous conundrums. Heck, publishers Annapurna Interactive even sent me a full-blown notebook in the post just to hammer it home. They're not kidding, either. Even the opening section of the game had me scribbling down names, sums and symbols, much like Tunic, Return Of The Obra Dinn and Outer Wilds did before it. Which is just as well, really, as I'll definitely be needing some reminders when I come to play the full version on May 16th. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:11 AM  I briefly posted about this in The Maw, but was unsure at that point if SteamWorld Heist 2 was coming to PC day and date with the launch on Switch. That date is August 8th, by the way, and the answer is: yes it is! Though it was revealed at Nintendo's Indie World Showcase earlier this afternoon, strategy action-adventure-with-robots sequel SteamWorld Heist 2 isn't a timed platform exclusive, so that's fun! SteamWorld Heist 2 is, if you hadn't guessed, a sequel to SteamWorld Heist, which came to PC in 2016. The first was a side-on tactics game where you, leading a team of robots, shot teams of other (bad) robots in turn-based skill-heavy tactical battles. While that all took place in space, the sequel has achieved splashdown, and you'll be chuntering about the seas with a new lead character (Captain Leeway) and a new bunch of crewmates. It's a robot pirate game, in other words. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 17, 2024 6:21 AM  If you can't wait to start rummaging in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's guts with its powerful new modding tools, you can now shoot for early access by signing up for a playtest on Steam. The new REDkit suite is based on the actual tools that CD Projekt RED themselves sued to create one of the best RPGs, and will let folks make a much wider range of mods. We'll be able to make new quests, new characters, even whole new worlds. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 17, 2024 6:16 AM  FACEMINER is a clicker/puzzle game where you work from your CRT monitor to analyse packets of facial surveillance data for a mysterious company. It describes itself as a 'hardcore thriller clicker set in 1999'. As a connoisseur of unusual word combinations - as well as a believer in the satirical power of clicker games since playing Universal Paperclips - I immediately set about downloading the free Steam demo. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 17, 2024 6:10 AM  GTA 6 publishers Take-Two Interactive have announced that they're "rationalizing" their "pipeline" and positioning/restructuring/streamlining for growth by, you guessed it, laying off a load of people and cancelling a bunch of games. As detailed in a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing, Take-Two are doing away with five per cent of the approximately 11,000 people who work for them, and have cancelled several in-development projects worth tens of millions of dollars. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 17, 2024 5:37 AM  Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree will release in June 2024, but even if you buy it day one, you might not be able to access the Elden Ring DLC expansion's new overworld areas and dungeons right away. This is an add-on aimed squarely at those in the later stages of the game, as FromSoftware's own Elden Lord Hidetaka Miyazaki has revealed in a new Famitsu interview – to gain access, you must first defeat two of the main game's nastier bosses. Yes, I know that all Elden Ring bosses are nasty, but these two are among the worst, in my experience. |
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Siliconera Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:00 PM
North American pre-orders are now open for the March 7th Nendoroid from Honkai: Star Rail. Pre-orders from the Good Smile Japanese store are also set to open soon.
The March 7th Nendoroid comes with three faceplates featuring a smiling, winking and crying face. In addition, the figure comes with a bow and arrow (as two separate pieces), a camera and a smartphone. The camera can also be clipped to her dress as well as used to pose her for a selfie. The figure will also come with different hand pieces, including a peace sign. March is also accompanied by a limited bonus shikishi print.
The March 7th Nendoroid was first announced at WonHobby 38, where Good Smile showed off a single pose for an unpainted prototype. Currently the figure is available for pre-order from the Good Smile US store for $42.99. It's set to release in Q2 2025. The Japanese Good Smile store will open pre-orders on April 18, 2024, where it's priced at ¥6,900.
March 7th joins her fellow Astral Express passenger Dan Heng, whose Nendoroid is set for release in June 2024 in Japan.
Honkai: Star Rail is out now for PC, PS5 and mobile devices. The March 7th Honkai: Star Rail Nendoroid is open for pre-orders now in North America and will open on April 18, 2024 for Japan.
The post Honkai: Star Rail March 7th Nendoroid Will Arrive in 2025 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:30 AM
After an extended absence, Crunchyroll-Hime, the Vtuber based on the Crunchyroll mascot, announced she'll begin streaming again in a new video. She also noted that her streams will now be on the company's official channels, such as its YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
The performer began the video by announcing that she wanted to try releasing different kinds of content. This is why she won't have a dedicated channel. She hinted at secret projects on the way. She referenced one of them as being the Ado interview she conducted on the main Crunchyroll channel in March 2024. She also referenced anime watch alongs and such.
As a reminder, some of the last Crunchyroll-Hime streams on her main channel appeared all the way back in December 2024. The last one involved the Crunchyroll Vtuber making Christmas cards. However, quite a few of them also involved the performer playing some popular games at the time, like Exit 8, We Were Here Too, Lethal Company, and Parasocial.
In addition to there being a Vtuber of the mascot, Crunchyroll also sells merchandise of her. There are items with her likeness on them. You can also even get a Nendoroid of Hime with her pet Yuzu. That's only available at the official storefront.
The post Crunchyroll Mascot Vtuber Crunchyroll-Hime Announced Streaming Changes appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:00 AM
As part of the Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes AMA on the Nintendo Switch subreddit, a number of questions about the DLC release windows came up. However, each time the combined response from Art Director and Producer Junichi Murakami, Director and System Designer Osamu Komuta, and the Character Designer and Studio Head Junko Kawano noted there is no schedule for them yet.
One of the first responses to someone's question about the Eiyuden Chronicle DLC was, "Release dates for all DLC are still to be determined. Please look forward to it." This was confirmed in a second response. However, that follow up suggested that the add-ons starring Marisa and Seign "will be a story of the "At that time, on the other hand" when the story has progressed to a certain extent, so the timing will be a little later than the release of the game itself."
As a reminder, a number of pieces of Eiyuden Chronicle DLC were stretch goals that were hit, like Another Story: Marisa, Another Story: Seign, the Fortress Asset Pack, and a back story novel. There was also a fan vote held on DLC 3, with five possible candidates. The one that won that poll was Elden Magicks, a scenario starring the supporting characters Markus, Milana, and Quinn. There was almost a sixth one involving generals from the game too.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes will come to the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC via Epic Games Store, GOG, and Steam on April 23, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:24 AM
The Nintendo Indie World Showcase going over new Switch games aired on April 17, 2024, and here's the full list of games so you can catch the updates at a glance. In addition to a number of new titles being teased, the shadow drops this time were Exit 8, Sticky Business and Stitch.
To make things easier, here's a list of all of the new Nintendo Switch Indie Showcase games that appeared in the April 2024 video by title. Their release windows are listed after that. I also noted if the presentation noted that they will be "first" on the console.
As you can tell, this also involved some updates on past indie games from the 2023 showcases.
And here's the full showcase, in case you want to watch the trailers and updates:
People can get Exit 8, Sticky Business, and Stitch in the Nintendo Switch eShop later today.
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Siliconera Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:00 AM
Square Enix announced it released the 1.31 update for FFXVI, with the patch notes confirming there is new content for everyone in addition to The Rising Tide DLC support. People can now set skill sets, customize inputs, and do more in photo mode.
Some of the new additions listed in the FFXVI patch notes are a quality of life feature or update. For example, when you finish a sidequest, you can choose Quick Complete to send Clive to turn it in and get rewards. When you do so, you might also notice you've earned extra AP for them. If you're trying to only do quests that offer certain rewards, some will have a new icon saying they offer a collectible.
Some features are entirely new. For example, there will be new quest cutscenes. More Orchestrion Rolls can be collected. You can arrange five skill sets for Clive, so you can save your favorite defaults. Photo Mode also will let people adjust the role, tone, focal distance, and screen effects further. There will also be a portrait mode.
Naturally, part of the 1.31 patch is an update that makes it possible to play the FFXVI The Rising Tide DLC. While the patch can be downloaded now, that won't be available until April 18, 2024.
Here are the full FFXVI patch notes for The Rising Tide DLC and the 1.31 update from Square Enix support:
Version 1.31
The following content is available to all players:
Additional In-game Content
Battle Adjustments
Eikonic Ability & Feat Adjustments
Accessory Adjustments
Other Changes to Actions
Quests
System
Bug Fixes
Final Fantasy XVI is available for the PS5, with the Echoes of the Fallen DLC out now. The FFXVI Rising Tide DLC will appear on April 18, 2024, and the patch for update 1.31 is live now. A PC version of the game is also on the way.
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Siliconera Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:45 AM
An Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes AMA with members of Rabbit and Bear Studios appeared on the Nintendo Switch subreddit, and the team discussed the possibility of a sequel to both the original game and perhaps an Eiyuden Chronicle Rising 2. The Art Director and Producer Junichi Murakami, Director and System Designer Osamu Komuta, and the Character Designer and Studio Head Junko Kawano all collaborated and offered responses to people's questions.
For many of the responses to the AMA, the exact person responding wasn't mentioned. In response to one question about an Eiyuden Chronicle sequel, the team said, "We would like to expand on the story we have created this time in the Allraan continent. We cannot yet tell you how we will do this, but please stay tuned."
That sentiment came up again later in the forum. An undisclosed member of the team noted, "Of course we have; R&B is sharing the vision for what comes after this each other. We hope you will wait and see how we can expand on this."
As for the possibility of an Eiyuden Chronicle Rising 2, it seemed a sequel is something the team would only get into if there was demand. That is the prequel to the main game, which stars a few of its supporting cast members. When that question came up, the response from the members responding was, "I also see potential in Rising and would like to consider it if there are many requests for it."
Eiyuden Chronicle Rising is available now on the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes will come to the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC via Epic Games Store, GOG, and Steam on April 23, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:00 AM
Years and years ago, when you could still play Flash games on the internet, the Rose & Camellia series ended up becoming an icon. Nigoro turned Victorian-era slapping into a very serious and dramatic sport. Now, with help from WayForward and Limited Run Games, this series is further saved from extinction via the Rose & Camellia Collection for the Switch. It's exactly what a fan might want, though the control options might not always be ideal.
Rose & Camellia Collection features five games. The four Rose & Camellia collections are power struggles among women within or tied to the Tsubakikoji family. Players' protagonists attempt to prove themselves by taking down the other members. So Reiko is fighting to become the matriarch in the first game. Saori, her sister in law, strikes back in the sequel and attempts to dethrone Reiko. Rose & Camellia vs. La-Mulana features Mulbruk slapping other female characters from the series to become the heroine. Note that the Rose & Camellia vs The House in Fata Morgana isn't present here, though.
Basically, Rose & Camellia Collection is a compilation of boxing-style, gimmick games that actually had a lot of care and effort put into them. In each entry, your avatar will be pitted against an opponent. Your viewpoint is from behind them, with an over-the-shoulder look at the person in desperate need of a good slap. Each character has a certain number of health points, indicated by flowers. Attacks whittle them down, though there are also on-screen visual indicators of how well your enemy is doing. (They also have tells that let you know if they are about to actually hit you.) You take turns slapping each other, until one person's health runs out.
So, as for those controls. Basically, the input options pay tribute to the fact that the original Flash game involved swiping with your mouse across the screen to slap or dodge. So, you have two options here. If your system isn't docked or you are going through one of the campaigns, it defaults to the touch screen controls. You either swipe left or right in order to slap an opponent or dodge an attack. If you are docked or choose versus, I've found it defaults to motion controls. In that case, you hold the A button and flick your wrist to slap or hold the L or R trigger and flick to dodge.
The issue is, the five games eventually end up demanding perfection. You only start with Rose & Camellia, the versus mode with characters like Reiko and Saori available, and Rose & Camellia vs La-Mulana if you tick the box in options. Gaining access to more games and characters means you actually need to slap everybody and live to tell the tale. Foes that appear later in campaigns are more difficult! If you aren't precise and exactly dodging or hitting them, you'll lose! Which means you don't unlock more characters and games!
So honestly, I feel like the lack of a more conventional control scheme as a third option does Rose & Camellia Collection a disservice on the Switch. Especially since there isn't also a calibration options in the settings so you can better adjust inputs to ensure improved accuracy. It left me concerned that some people might not take a chance on it or make the most of the games. I do appreciate the "equal HP" option in the settings, however. Also, though it doesn't tell you it is saving, once you unlock an opponent in one of the campaigns, you can then resume that story from that fight.
Especially since this is such a gorgeous package. Nigoro really did a lovely job with the Rose & Camellia games originally, and this new edition with WayForward's assistance really helps. The voice acting is great. The translations for all of the games, including the new-to-the-west Rose & Camellia 3 and 4, are so well done and often hilarious. The details for character designs, especially as you get further into the fights, are great. The music is lovely. It's a complete package.
Rose & Camellia Collection is one of those collections of gimmick games that are way better than they have any right to be. There are some downsides to it, such as only offering touch or motion control scheme options and locking games behind the completion of other titles. It is incredibly silly though, and quite a fun title to play alone or with friends.
Rose & Camellia Collection is available on the Nintendo Switch.
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:34 AM  Cat Quest III has been shown at both the Triple-i Initiative and Nintendo's Indie World, and both times I saw it, I couldn't help but think that it's looking to be a greater pirate game than Skull and Bones could ever wish to be. Cat Quest III may not be gritty, but it's at least a pirate game In my review of Skull and Bones, my main frustration was that Skull and Bones is less of a "gritty pirate game," as promised, but a looter shooter on the high seas. This may be fun for players in its own right, but it cannot really be described as a pirate game. There may be ships, sea battles, and treasure maps, but the constant arcadey gameplay and shallow missions robs Skull and Bones of feeling like a pirate game. Cat Quest III, however, may incorporate cute cats and dastardly rats, but it's looking to feel like a hell of a pirate game. Image: The Gentlebros Where Skull and Bones keeps stepping on its own toes when it comes to theme and... |
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:47 AM  The Fortnite Avatar event is so good that players are begging Epic Games to make a bending-only mode. Using bending Mythics, players can fight using air, fire, water, and earth bending skills that work better than guns do. Fortnite players want an Avatar bending-only mode Although you can use water bending to heal and air bending to traverse, the majority of these Mythics are used for dealing damage to enemies. The only issue here is just how powerful water, fire, and earth bending can be compared to the usual melee and ranged weapons in Fortnite. There are certain players online who have complained about how overpowered bending can be, but the majority of players and Avatar fans are begging Epic Games to make a bending-only mode for Fortnite. They need to add a bending only mode byu/Doritoicecream0 inFortNiteBR While suggesting a bending-only mode, this Reddit user in the Fortnite subreddit showed a video clip of them using Air Wheel to quickly glide toward an enemy and ... |
WGB Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:46 AM As part of Sony's plans to expand further into the PC gaming market, the company has announced that PlayStation Trophies are coming to PC courtesy of a new PlayStation Overlay, starting with the excellent Ghost of Tsushima. |