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GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 23, 2024 6:13 PM
    

Set to release next month, learn more about what awaits with 11 bit studios and Odd Meter's INDIKA with a new trailer that takes a deep dive into its themes of self-discovery.

The post INDIKA's "Existential Essence" Revealed in Latest Trailer appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:54 PM
    

Putting the "love" in "Lovecraftian horror," a nightmarish adventure full of romance awaits with today's release of Joseph "Akabaka" Hunter and DreadXP's 90s anime-inspired visual novel Sucker For Love: Date to Die For.

The post Sucker For Love: Date to Die For Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes.


Kotaku Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:00 PM
    

When I started playing Fallout 76 in 2018 there were no backpacks. So I never thought about it. But when I learned from a random comment that backpacks had been added after that point and had been in the game for years, I felt stupid for never crafting one. And then I went to collect the recipe for a pack and felt…

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Kotaku Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:25 PM
    

Helldivers 2 players have strong feelings about the planets they're fighting to defend in the game's ongoing galactic war. First there was Malevelon Creek, which became a notorious hotspot for players, after it was dubbed "Robot Vietnam" due to its flame-spewing robots, jungle setting, and significant difficulty.…

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Kotaku Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:10 PM
    

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PCGamesN Tuesday, April 23, 2024 6:58 PM
     Vampire Survivors gets new rival with Steam horror action game

It's only been a few years since Vampire Survivors came out, but in the time since it's had a massive impact on PC games. Over the last few months alone, we've seen the launch or announcement of everything from TemTem Swarm and a League of Legends take on the 'bullet heaven' genre to Artifact Seeker: Legend of Aurorium, Trinity Survivors, Nimrods: Guncraft Survivor, and Death Must Die. This trend doesn't seem to be letting up anytime soon, especially with today's announcement of the upcoming, Vampire Survivors style indie, Necromantic.


PCGamesN Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:54 PM
     Grim co-op action-RPG sees player count boost thanks to big update

I never trusted the Pied Piper. Alright, he's a morality tale about paying people for their services but he undercuts his point by stealing a town's kids. Frankly I'd rather have the rats than deal with his ilk. In Ravenwatch, a gritty co-op rogelike action RPG, he and some other fairy tales have had the grim reimagining they deserve, meaning the Pied Piper finally looks how I always imagined he did; nasty.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best RPG games, Best roguelike games

PCGamesN Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:29 PM
     Long awaited World War II RTS revival finally announces launch date

Men of War 2 has been in the works for several years now. Replacing the hectic FPS gunfights of games like Call of Duty 2, Hell Let Loose, or Battlefield V with the further removed viewpoint of Company of Heroes 3 or even Commandos 2, the long awaited sequel is a new take on a series whose history dates back to the mid 2000s. Now, after war forced its Ukrainian creator Best Way to relocate its studio and delay their work, Men of War 2 finally has a launch date, which is, thankfully, quite soon.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Men of War II announcement, The best RTS games on PC, The best war games on PC

PCGamesN Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:08 PM
     Hotly-anticipated medieval strategy game hits mixed-review morass

If you were making a big medieval drink and your ingredients included city building from games like Manor Lords, survival elements from games like Valheim, and the in-depth open-endedness from RPGs such as Mount and Blade, you'd end up with a cocktail by the name of Bellwright. This ambitious strategy survival RPG mashup has been eagerly awaited and having just launched into Steam Early Access, it's rocketed up into the top ten best seller list. Unfortunately, not everything is looking rosy for the medieval sim, as initial reviews are pointing to a mixed rating on Valve's platform.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best survival games, Best open-world games

PCGamesN Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:38 PM
     Where is Archie in Destiny 2?

Where is Archie in Destiny 2? Archie, the mechanical pooch, unlocks a timegated quest when you find him. Though he's already in Destiny 2, his destination could change in the future.

Archie is dotted in various locations around the Tower in the quest Where in the system is Archie? You'll need to find him to unlock the new secret triumph in Destiny 2. This timegated quest has arrived ahead of The Final Shape release date, but finding him isn't always as easy as it seems. Finding Archie does award you with a hidden shader, Blue Steel, so it's worth finding him.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 Lightfall review, Destiny 2 builds

PCGamesN Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:00 PM
     New hotel management game inspired by classics makes it

A great management game makes you feel like you're a master of your craft, sliding all the pieces into place and watching your clockwork creation tick. The best management games, however, make it just as fun when - intentionally or otherwise - a spring flies loose and the whole thing falls to pieces. Shown off during Wired Direct '24, Hotel Architect, from indie developer Pathos Interactive, is a delightfully light hearted management sim inspired by games like Two Point Hospital, The Sims and RollerCoaster Tycoon. Ahead of the showcase, PCGamesN spoke to Accel Sjöstrom from Pathos about its new game, the challenges of development, and making it fun to fail.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best management games, Best simulation games, Best relaxing games

PCGamesN Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:01 PM
     The creator of 2021's nastiest horror game is back, with mermaids

I've only given two 10/10 reviews in my career: Diablo 4 and Martha is Dead. The former, well, you've probably heard of that one, but the latter is an indie horror game set in World War II. Even if you haven't played it, you may have heard of a particular scene involving the removal of someone's face. Yes, LKA's bizarre tale of tragedy and woe isn't one for the faint of heart. But now the developer is back and working with Wired Productions on another adventure that potentially involves, well, mermaids.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best story games, Best war games

PCGamesN Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:01 PM
     The most unique city builder of 2024 is a cure for triple-A boredom

Gaming culture, and many of the popular genres that dominate Steam, have become familiar and codified. You hear the term 'strategy game,' 'RPG,' or 'FPS' and you know immediately what to expect. City builders, likewise, come with expectations. Cities Skylines 2 is a distillation of the form - Frostpunk 2 seeks to challenge assumptions with a denser narrative and darker tone, but remains mechanically true to traditions. Speaking exclusively to PCGamesN, the creator of 2024's most unique city building game thinks more can be done to shake up the triple-A.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city building games, Best strategy games, Best building games

PCGamesN Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:01 PM
     New Devil May Cry style hack-and-slash promises unprecedented carnage

Tiny Tina's Wonderland, High on Life, Five Nights at Freddy's - there's something uncomfortably appealing about combining the innocence of child-friendly imagery with straight-up horror, gore, and profanity. Gori Cuddly Carnage, another of these not so kid-friendly games, focuses on the horrifying mutation of a series of sentient kids' toys. We spoke exclusively to John Kalderon, 3D artist and CEO at developer Angry Demon Studios, about the upcoming game before its release date reveal at Wired Direct '24.


PCGamesN Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:18 PM
     Silent Hill 2 and Layers of Fear collide in this Orwellian horror game

Wired Direct 2024 delivered a veritable feast of upcoming indie games, though one has turned the heads of horror fans here at PCGamesN. In its debut outing, indie developer Pollard Studio delivers end-stage capitalist horror in Karma: The Dark World. Ahead of the showcase, we caught up with Pollard Studio and Wired Productions at GDC to uncover how this surreal, brutalist world goes beyond a Soviet-era spookfest with cutting-edge technology and a strong vision.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best indie games, Upcoming PC games

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:57 PM
    

Zenless Zone Zero is the next action-RPG from Genshin Impact developers HoYoverse. Where Genshin is all Zelda-style pastoral greens, Zenless is an urban fantasy. It's expected to release sometime in the first half of 2024, and you can now pre-register on all platforms.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:09 PM
    

Songs Of Conquest is a strategy-RPG with some of the most handsome pixel art around. Steam tells me I've played its Early Access release for 0.7 hours, which was long enough to know that I wanted to play more and would wait for version 1.0. I won't have to wait much longer. It's now got a May 20th release date.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:49 PM
    

Against The Storm's latest update adds a a River Kelpie, a "legendary water demon" that can mesmerise villagers in your rain-slick settlements. I've been mesmerised myself by another part of the update, however: the ability to zoom out 66% further than before.

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Twinfinite Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:50 PM
    
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 23, 2024 7:30 PM
    

pokemon sleep hotel

The Grand Hyatt Tokyo hotel in Japan has announced an upcoming collaboration with Pokemon Sleep. There will be two Pokemon Sleep-themed rooms, as well as a food menu based on the game. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]

You'll be able to choose between a standard room and a suite room. The suite room will have a design that looks like the Greengrass Isle, complete with a grass-like carpet, plants, and a small tent. There will also be a huge Snorlax plush, as well as toys of other Pokemon that are asleep.

While you won't be able to keep the decorated plushes, you'll be able to hold onto your amenities, as well as some small toys. The standard room looks like there's just a Pikachu toy and a Snorlax bedsheet cover.

During the collaboration period, you'll also be able to get special and exclusive food items like a Snorlax Burger, Wish Apple Pie, Professor Neroli's Detox Tea, Sleepy Tomato Salad, and Craft Soda Soda. These are all items you can get through room service. For breakfast, you can get an "American breakfast" or juice and pancakes. There will be other kinds of snacks available as well.

In order to stay at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo hotel for the Pokemon Sleep collaboration, you'll have to pay around 27.5k JPY per night, which covers two people. That's about $1745. You might have to pay some additional fees like service fees, and this price is for the suite room. You'll have until August 28, 2024 to put in your reservations, and the rooms will be available only from July 1 to September 1, 2024.

Pokemon Sleep is available on mobile devices.

The post Grand Hyatt Hotel Pokemon Sleep Rooms Cost Over $1755 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, April 23, 2024 7:00 PM
    

sonic sengoku merchandise

For a limited time, and exclusively in Japan, Sega will release twelve types of merchandise featuring Sonic and his friends looking like they're from the Sengoku Era. The goods will start appearing in stores on April 26, 2024. [Thanks, PR Times!]

Aside from Sonic, you'll be able to get items of Knuckles, Tails, Amy, and Doctor Eggman. Some of them are wearing outfits like kimono, while others look like traditional guards or soldiers. According to research that Sega conducted on April 8, 2024, this is the first time in Sonic the Hedgehog history that the characters are wearing historical Japanese clothing.

With twelve variations and five characters, there are a total of fifty-seven different types of goods you'll be able to buy. Not all of them will feature the Sengoku Era aesthetic, but most of them will.

Here are the items you'll be able to buy:

  • Acrylic stands: 748 JPY (per blind box)
  • Big plush: 5280 JPY
  • Can badges: 440 JPY (per blind box)
  • Face cushion: 3850 JPY
  • Hand towels: 1100 JPY each
  • Lanyard: 1100 JPY
  • Mascot toys: 1760 JPY each
  • Plush: 3520 JPY
  • Sonic & Friends sleeping plush: 3960 JPY
  • Small pouch: 2420 JPY
  • Square pouch: 1650 JPY
  • Stickers: 330 JPY (per blind box)

According to Sega, these items would be good souvenirs not only for Sonic fans, but also for those who are interested in Japan. They are, as a reminder, exclusively available in that country.

The Sonic & Friends goods will be available to purchase in Japan from April 26, 2024.

The post Sonic Characters Wear Sengoku Clothing in New Merchandise appeared first on Siliconera.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, April 23, 2024 7:11 PM
     Should you fight or submit to root in Remnant 2As you explore the Infested Abyss in Remnant 2, you'll likely encounter a statue up against a large red Root. After engaging in a conversation with the statue, you'll have the choice to submit to it or fight it. Before you make a decision, you'll want to use this guide. Read further to learn if you should submit to the Root in Remnant 2. What happens if you submit to the Root in Remnant 2? The decision you make here should depend on what type of Archetype you're using. This is because if you submit to the Root you will get rewarded with the Profane Soul Stone, an amulet that increases the potential of the Summoner and Handler Archetype. However, if you decide to fight, you will get rewarded with the Near-Sighted mutator after defeating the statue. Here is what each of these rewards do: Profane Soul Stone: Increases Summons Damage by 30% and Summon Movement Speed by 15. reduces total Damage Reduction by 10% per active summon. Near-Si...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:08 PM
     Destiny 2 ForbearanceAnother grenade launcher enters the game! Here is the fastest way to complete the Patience and Forbearance quest in Destiny 2: Into the Light. Destiny 2: Fastest way to complete the Patience and Forbearance quest Let's be honest, we have seen a decent amount of iterations of the Forbearance, but since we can't have "too many" of those, we now have the Brave version of this grenade launcher, which is historically one of the most used grenade launchers in the game. Along the Hammerhead, the Forbearance launched as part of the third wave of Into the Light content for Destiny 2, and its quest – Patience and Forbearance – will have you complete one of the two objectives below: Rapidly defeat combatants using Breech-Loaded Grenade Launchers anywhere in the system. Bonus progress for rapid final blows in Onslaught. Defeat combatants in raids or dungeons using Grenade Launchers. Screenshot: PC Invasion Now, this isn't the first time...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:00 PM
     Wayfarer Trait guide Remnant 2The Wayfarer was a valuable trait in Remnant 2, offering the player an increase in traversal speed. With the recent release of The Forgotten Kingdom DLC, the Wayfarer trait has had some significant changes. In fact, it's no longer in the game. Don't worry, we have everything you need to know about the Wayfarer traits replacement in this guide. What happened to the Wayfarer trait in Remant 2? The Wayfarer trait has been a fan favorite in Remnant 2, offering players an increase in traversal speed including climbing up ladders, vaulting over barricades, etc. With the recent release of The Forgotten Kingdom DLC, alongside it came a long list of patch notes. The patch notes mention the Wayfarer trait has now been combined with the Swiftness trait. Originally, Swiftness only increased movement speed such as sprinting and dodging. The Swiftness trait will now include Wayfarer's effects, increasing traversal speed. Below is the progression path for the Swiftness ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:50 PM
     How to Air Jump at The Windmill or The Other Windmill in FortniteThe power of the elements can be in your hands with the Fortnite x Avatar crossover happening right now. However, if you want to truly harness nature you're going to have to complete a few challenges. So, with no further ado, here is how to find either The Windmill or The Other Windmill in Fortnite and Air Jump at it. Grab yourself Air Jump in Fortnite Before you make your way to either The Windmill or The Other Windmill in Fortnite, make sure you have Air Jump. This can be equipped by picking up the Air Bender Mythic item from around the map. You can find the Air Bending element by looting Boxes or killing opponents with it in their inventory. However, the best way to get the Air Bending Mythic is by heading to one of the Air Shrines. These can be found in the yellow circles marked on the map below. The one by Brawlers Battleground is the most convenient to get to as it is closest to the southern Windmill you will need to Air Jump at. Screenshot: PC Invasion Once ...

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, April 23, 2024 6:27 PM
     Renegade Game Studios has announced the availability of the G.I. JOE Mission Critical Cobra Ascendant expansion as of today. This new addition to the G.I. JOE Mission Critical game series introduces fresh challenges and characters into the strategic tabletop environment. In the Cobra Ascendant expansion, the stakes are higher as players face off against Serpentor, …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:59 PM
     Free League Publishing has announced that Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars, is set for release on June 4. This new game is designed for fast-paced miniature skirmishes within the popular post-apocalyptic setting of Mutant: Year Zero. In Zone Wars, players command groups of mutant Stalkers venturing into a hazardous wasteland called the Zone, engaging in …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:49 PM
     Looney Labs is set to release a new game titled "JINXX" to its Looney Pyramids™ collection on May 3rd. The game is designed to incorporate both simple rules and strategic depth, consistent with the brand's existing lineup of games. "JINXX" is the latest of six Looney Pyramids™ titles and is designed for 2-4 players. It …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:38 PM
     Onyx Path Publishing recently unveiled "At the Gates," their latest venture into the realm of high fantasy games. Inspired by JRPGs and classic epic fantasy literature, the game is set on the magical continent of Everend in the world of Gaia. Here, magic is a fundamental aspect of life, maintaining harmony across the continent. However, …

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:09 PM
    

The event will be livestreamed.

The post ID@Xbox Showcase Announced for April 29 appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.


iDev Games Feed Tuesday, April 23, 2024 6:11 PM
     I suck at game developing, but have fun with this clicker game I guess :P...