Kotaku Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:45 AM  As part of a $1 billion investment in internal game development, Hasbro is working on a new game set in the G.I. Joe universe which will focus on the team's resident ninja, Snake Eyes. The project was first revealed to be in pre-production last year and is being developed by a team made up of Batman Arkham veterans.… |
Kotaku Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:35 AM  Stellar Blade, the Nier: Auotmata-ish PS5 character action game, has a bunch of chests to unlock that give you all kinds of sweet rewards, from healing items to gold to crafting resources. Many of these chests require that you input a sequence of buttons in an allotted time limit, while others need a passcode to open.… |
Kotaku Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:15 AM  On April 29, an in-development farm sim from Crytivo called Farm Folks shared a now-deleted post about breast jiggle physics on its official X/Twitter account that kickstarted a firestorm, emboldened gaming's baddest actors, and wreaked havoc in the game's official Discord. The team behind the studio has since… |
Kotaku Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:05 AM  You don't have to have ever played Magic: The Gathering to be familiar with its mythical Black Lotus: a powerful card from the game's first set that now routinely fetches eye-popping amounts in the collectible market. But no Black Lotus, no matter how pristine or rare, has ever sold for $3 million. It's such a… |
Kotaku Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:46 AM  Batman: Arkham Shadow is a new entry in the beloved comic book metroidvania beat 'em up series, though it's not what many players were probably hoping for. It's being made in VR and will be exclusive to the Meta Quest 3 headset. It's scheduled to release in late 2024. |
Kotaku Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:01 AM  I do not envy anyone working on the previously announced Legend of Zelda movie. Whereas, with Mario, they needed only make cute cartoons and load the film with jokes and easter eggs, Zelda feels so much more nuanced, and any angle is likely to displease many. Filmmaker Wes Ball has recently made it clear that his… |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:57 AM  When's the last time you played an FPS that felt truly new and original? Counter-Strike 2 is fluid and fun, but basically an extension of CSGO. More broadly, the entire multiplayer scene feels stagnant right now - after so many years, Call of Duty, Rainbow Six, The Division, and all the rest are circling the same drain. Doom Eternal was a shot in the arm. Indie nostalgia trips like Turbo Overkill and Dusk are certainly worthwhile. But it's now eight years since Superhot, perhaps the latest shooter to feel truly experimental. Speaking to PCGamesN at WASD, the developer of one of 2024's most unique games, published by Hotline Miami and Cult of the Lamb label Devolver, explains the creation and reaction to their subversive take on the FPS. Continue reading Hotline Miami publisher's new, 93%-rated FPS deserves more attention MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Best new PC games, Upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:56 AM  As a part of the series canon, Amazon's Fallout TV show raises a lot of questions. I'm sure many of these will be answered in the now-greenlit Season 2, but until then there's a Mojave-shaped cloud over my head that I just can't shake. The show has a lot of implications for Fallout New Vegas, and while I was initially apprehensive about what Amazon would do with it, Bethesda's Todd Howard at least seems to be level-headed. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Fallout New Vegas mods, Fallout 5 release date, Best RPG games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:55 AM  Helldivers 2 continues to eat up a large chunk of my gaming time - after all, those Terminid troublemakers aren't going to stop any time soon. But back before even the first Helldivers, one legendary series was the poster child for chaotic co-op games, offering third-person alien and bug blasting with your besties on a grand scale, complete with a big helping of hyper militaristic bombast and that friendly fire spice. And now it's back, with news of the Earth Defense Force 6 release date on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Continue reading Helldivers 2 has a new rival as legendary co-op game returns MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best multiplayer games, Upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:40 AM  There's a bumper crop of great space games coming out all of a sudden: Nexus 5X launched last month, and Homeworld 3 is on the horizon. Sins of a Solar Empire 2 is one of the most ambitious, with a scale that includes galactic-level strategy as well as real-time tactical fleet battles. The best part is that it'll be coming out this summer. Continue reading Massive space strategy game set to launch on Steam this summer |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:56 AM  For those patiently waiting for a gaming laptop deal to make current generation systems more affordable, Best Buy has lowered the price of all the HP Omen Transcend 14 SKUs it has in stock. At this new price point, it's well worth considering, as it's one of the cheapest and best value options out there right now. Continue reading Get $250 off this HP Omen gaming laptop with an Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:49 AM  As we get further from the launch of the genre-defining Vampire Survivors, more games are looking to bring something new to the roguelike survival genre. Following the huge success of Deep Rock Galactic Survivor, newcomer Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is aiming to bring a Diablo style ARPG twist to the format, along with a Norse mythology setting that would make Valheim proud. Showcased at WASD Live 2024, PCGamesN spoke to Peter Nagy of Grindstone about its upcoming release. Continue reading Diablo meets Valheim in new Vampire Survivors style roguelike RPG MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Best new PC games, Upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:44 AM  What are the best Palworld mods? Everyone knows the universal way of improving any game is to add mods to it, and open-world games like Palworld are no exception. Games such as Palworld usually attract modders for multiple reasons, from streamlining different mechanics to make things easier, to adding entirely new creatures, enemies, and environments. The Palworld modding community has already developed several innovative tweaks to the open-world game to make the gameplay much better. From tweaking the HUD settings to give you the perfect photo opportunity, to adjusting the stamina gauges to keep you flying for longer, here are some of the best mods in Palworld as well as how to install them. Continue reading The 21 best Palworld mods and how to install MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Palworld bosses, Palworld map, Palworld settings |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:32 AM  If exploits and cheaters have been ruining your Counter-Strike 2 experience lately, now might be the time to finally return to Valve's tentpole FPS, as a new ban wave rolls the over multiplayer shooter causing dozens of CS2 ne'er do wells to drop dead on the spot. Based on footage from a few Counter-Strike 2 veterans, you can actually see the CS2 ban wave having an effect in real time. Combined with the latest, vital Counter-Strike 2 update, things could be looking up. Continue reading New Counter-Strike 2 ban wave kills cheaters right before your eyes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: CS2 crosshair, CS2 review, CS2 skins |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:31 AM  When is Genshin Impact Clorinde's banner release date? The five-star Electro character has officially been announced by Hoyoverse, and it's likely she'll release in an upcoming update. Clorinde is one of the new and upcoming Genshin Impact characters alongside Sigewinne and Sethos, and should appear on the next Genshin Impact banner. She is a champion duelist from Fontaine and wields a pistolet: a pistol and a sword. Thanks to leaks from Honey Hunter World, we've taken a closer look at her abilities so you can start planning the best team comps and best Genshin Impact builds for your characters. Continue reading Genshin Impact Clorinde banner and abilities MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:23 AM  What are the best Starfield mods? Mod support is an important part of many PC games, especially RPG games. Skyrim has endured all these years partly because it's a great game, partly because Bethesda keeps releasing it on hitherto unknown gaming platforms, but also because it's powered by a vibrant and creative modding community. Thankfully, Starfield mod support has technically been available since before the Starfield release date rolled around thanks to early access. If you're playing Starfield Game Pass, you may experience some difficulty installing all of the mods we've listed below. For maximum compatibility, you're going to want the Steam version of the game. Continue reading The 58 best Starfield mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield mods, Starfield outposts, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:10 AM  We've never seen a gaming PC that's so packed with gear as this stunning dual water-cooled Corsair Obsidian 1000D build. Created by expert PC modder Alexander Banks to show off at Corsair tech shows, this incredible dual-system contains four Nvidia GPUs, three water-cooling loops, and loads of custom cables. Thanks to our rapidly growing PC building Facebook page, we've seen many custom gaming PCs, from mods based on existing case designs to scratch PC builds. You can even submit yours for consideration right here. Here we talk to Alexander about how he created this stunning dual water-cooled PC build. Continue reading There are two rigs in this monster water-cooled gaming PC build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:10 AM  What are the best cross platform games? Crossplay games really are the holy grail of gaming, and they weren't particularly all that common until a few years ago. Nowadays, there are plenty of online experiences you can jump into with friends, regardless of what platform you're playing on. The great thing about the best PC games featuring crossplay is that there's a lot less organization involved. We've all experienced how difficult it can be to wrangle a group of friends together to try out a new game, so this way, you won't have to worry about who's playing on what platform. Here are our picks for the best crossplay games on PC in 2024. We've included horror games, FPS games, and other genres for the definitive list of the very best games that you can play with your friends on other platforms. Continue reading Best cross platform games 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:47 AM  The best Asus gaming laptops are sleek, well-designed, high-performance devices offering a wide selection of options. Asus has two lines of gaming laptops; the high-end ROG (Republic of Gamers) devices that boast the latest gaming CPU and screen technology to the more keenly priced TUF (The Ultimate Force) machines that focus on quality internals rather than style. The key to choosing the right Asus gaming laptop is understanding how you'll use it daily. Do you need killer battery life, or will you be plugged in most of the time? Will you be using external peripherals, like a gaming mouse, keyboard, or monitor? How important is sound to your experience? We're trying and testing the best Asus gaming laptops to help you answer these questions and find a model that suits your needs. Continue reading Best Asus gaming laptops in 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ review, Asus ROG Raikiri review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:04 AM  Bat-fans rejoice, a brand new game in the Arkham series has just been revealed as Batman: Arkham Shadow, and it's set to release later this year, exclusively for Meta Quest 3. We already have a short teaser trailer and news on who is developing the game, and it's safe to say we're very excited to see this project come together. Sure to be a contender for our list of the best Meta Quest 3 games upon release, Batman: Arkham Shadow will be the first new game in the Arkham series since the first VR Arkham game back in 2016. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is set in the same universe, but doesn't carry the Arkham name. Batman: Arkham VR was notably incompatible with Meta headsets, and is only available via Steam and PSVR. Continue reading A new Batman Arkham game is on the way, but can you play it? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:48 AM  Genshin Impact banners rotate every few weeks on a precise schedule, and we always know what to expect thanks to regular updates from HoYoverse. The developer of the anime game always keeps its fans in the loop with regular livestreams and social media updates, so you can plan in advance where you want to spend your hard-earned primogems. With a two to three-week turnaround for banners, the roster of Genshin Impact characters is always changing, and the free PC game regularly introduces two new characters to wish for. Every limited-time character banner - or event wish - contains a five-star character and three four-star characters with increased drop rates. There's also a Genshin Impact weapon banner, which runs alongside each character banner and changes weapons every update. Continue reading What is the current and next Genshin Impact banner? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:39 AM  What are the best videogames for kids? Depending on the age of the kids you're dealing with, it can be difficult to predict what games will go down well with them. Generally speaking, the younger they are, the more likely they will be interested in playing as their favorite cartoon characters. That said, there are plenty of games with nameless protagonists that certainly fit this bill, you just need to know where to look for them. Times have changed a lot since the '90s and '00s. These days kids' games are a lot better than they ever used to be, gone are the days of horrible movie tie-ins, and now we've got cartoon characters guest-starring in the best PC games. We've also got a list of the best indie games that are perfect for youngsters learning the ropes as they take their first steps into the world of gaming. Our best videogames for kids list goes in order from the games that suit young children, all the way to early teenagers. Continue reading The best videogames for kids on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite map - key locations, Fortnite skins, All Fortnite Chapter 4 weapons |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:34 AM  What are the best stealth games? Occasionally, the best stealth games are their own thing, resulting from a developer channeling all the mechanics into the suspense and satisfaction of killing, stealing, and infiltrating unnoticed. Most of the time, though, stealth is just one of several ways to navigate a game, as you consciously opt for the path of the shadowy rogue or incisive assassin over more forceful approaches. Nothing beats the thrill of doing things on the down low, which is why some of these are the best PC games. Stealth games highlight that neat joy of entering a space and leaving it unchanged except for the briefcase you need to extract or that one person who was your target now lying dead without anyone having noticed - the alarms going off at the precise moment you coolly walk away from the scene undetected. Continue reading Best stealth games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dishonored 2 review, Dishonored 2 character choice, Dishonored 2 system requirements |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:21 AM  Two new processors are joining the worldwide AMD Ryzen stable in May 2024, with Amazon just inadvertently revealing the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F release date and price in the US. After being released in China a few weeks ago, this CPU, along with the new AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, is now set to launch internationally, but there's one puzzling aspect about this CPU launch, and that's the price. Continue reading Make sure you avoid these two new AMD Ryzen CPUs for gaming MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:06 AM  Being an ADC in League of Legends is rough right now. Control mages can blow you up in an instant, tanks can soak all of your damage and walk away unscathed, and the lane feels like a single kill leads to a full-blown snowball. As a support who has watch her duo pop off time and time again, yet still lose the game because of others' poor play, it feels like AD Carry is missing the 'carry.' Riot agrees, and as a result it's looking to give ADCs "more power spikes" in Split 2 - and that's what I want to hear. Continue reading Riot wants "more power spikes" with League of Legends ADC changes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends patch 14.2, League of Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:36 AM  Echoes of the Plum Grove is a new cozy farming simulator that sees you explore the town and island of Honeywood in a delightfully quaint period setting. Farm, socialize, make friends, cook, craft, forage, and uncover secrets as you explore the island. This may sound familiar to fans of the genre, but Echoes of the Plum Grove stands apart from other cozy games by emphasizing survival, dynamic NPC interactions, and the building of a legacy, wrapped up in a distinctive art style. Let's dive a little deeper into how Echoes of the Plum Grove stands out from the cozy game crowd. Continue reading Why Echoes of the Plum Grove stands out in the farming sim genre |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 7:54 AM  The numbers don't lie, AMD is struggling to sell both its custom and discrete Radeon GPUs. To make matters worse, this decline in sales not only encompasses the past two financial quarters, but applies to year-on-year figures too. Continue reading AMD confirms Radeon GPU sales have nosedived MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 7:29 AM  Final Fantasy 7 has Midgar, one of the greatest locations in RPG history, or maybe videogame history in its entirety. FFX is a wonderful story, Final Fantasy 9 has that terrific opening, and I wish they'd bring back the FF5 job system. But despite all of these various highs and attractions - and the multiplayer allure of FF14 - there is one Final Fantasy game that stands above all others. Often overlooked and occasionally maligned, it's now cheaper than ever. Continue reading The best Final Fantasy game of all time is now cheaper than ever MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best MMORPGs, Best old games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 7:30 AM  Looking for a Genshin Impact tier list? There are currently 85 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 May 2024: the best characters in 4.6 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 7:08 AM  What are the best Gray Zone Warfare settings for max fps? Early access releases strike again in the worst way possible, as Gray Zone Warfare simply isn't fit to play right now, thanks to a number of technical and server-based issues. While the Gray Zone Warfare system requirements don't demand the best graphics card, they do paint the picture of a game with better optimization for Nvidia hardware than AMD GPUs. That being said, early negative reviews suggest that, regardless of your hardware, playing the game will be tricky. Continue reading Best Gray Zone Warfare settings for max fps MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 1, 2024 7:08 AM  How do you complete the Gray Zone Warfare Medical Detective task? Early in the game, this task proves a bit of a stumbling block as you're expected to seek out a medical office in town to find some evidence for Gunny. When you find the office though, it transpires you'll need a key to gain access. With Gray Zone Warfare releasing into early access, we've got performance tips from the developer if you're struggling with your frame rate, or check our very own Gray Zone Warfare system requirements guide to ensure your gear isn't the issue. With that aside, let's find the key to the medical office for the Medical Detective task. Continue reading Gray Zone Warfare Medical Detective task guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Gray Zone Warfare System Requirements, Best survival games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:42 AM  The Amazon Gaming Week sale kicked off on Monday, although you wouldn't know looking at the Amazon homepage. Despite little fanfare, however, there are some good discounts on gaming hardware and accessories to be had. These limited-time deals will run until 5th May, or until they sell out. And of course, it wouldn't be an Amazon sale if the most reliably discounted gaming mouse, the Logitech G502 Hero wasn't included in the sale. This time, the classic wired mouse can be yours for just £30: |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:01 AM  4X-meets-real-time-strategy game Sins Of A Solar Empire 2 will finally launch on Steam this summer, Stardock and Ironclad Games have announced, a couple of years after going into technical early access on Epic Games Store. I loved the first Sins and so did Kieron Gillen (RPS in peace) whose 16-year-old review dwells appreciatively on the spectacle of cruisers and frigates bouncing to hyperspace on the very edge of a solar system. We don't seem to have written about the second one - time to change that, I guess. Here's the Steam release announcement trailer. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 1, 2024 7:40 AM  Last week a Catholic media ministry (not sure what that is but okay) called Catholic Answers created a generative AI priest chatbot called Father Justin. Fr. Justin used a large language model to answer questions about the Catholic church and Catholic orthodoxy, and if you have any familiarity with how people love to test AI chatbots - or you read the headline of this article - then you know where this is going. Fr. Justin, who was already kind of controversial anyway, offered the sacrament and claimed to be a real priest to Futurism, and gave the thumbs up to baptising a baby in Gatorade in an emergency. Catholic Answers (who have the domain Catholic.com; gotta imagine His Holiness wishes he'd moved quicker on that one) then defrocked Justin, making him a lay theologian in a suit jacket, jeans and an open collar shirt that gives him a "me and my wife saw you across the bar" kind of vibe, when before he had the whole dog collar kit and caboodle. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 1, 2024 7:31 AM  Following a report by Game Developer on the ESA's refusal to budge during a hearing on easing copyright restrictions around academia's remote access to legacy games, Deus Ex creator Warren Spector has written for the website on his own frustrations with, and efforts to aid, game preservation. Channeling some of the classic immersive sim resourcefulness he helped pioneer, he writes that he's "literally dumpster dived to retrieve information other developers have simply thrown away, believing it to be worthless." |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 1, 2024 6:47 AM  Yesterday, coinciding with the release of the Thrones of Decay DLC, Total War: Warhammer 3 jumped 90 places in the Steam charts, trailed closely by the three lord packs that make up the strategy game's latest expansion. Those lord packs are now the three top rated expansions in the series' history, and the base game itself saw a huge uptick in positive reviews. The last day also saw a peak player count of around 66,000, putting it ahead of giants like Palworld, Rimworld, and Fallout 76. None of this would be especially notable, however, if this wasn't a complete turnaround from how things have been for the best part of a year now. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 1, 2024 6:07 AM  A player-run troupe of actors will be performing an adaptation of Richard III in Fallout 76, featuring a "ghoul" in the lead role. They're partly inspired by the recent Fallout TV show, which puts a jaded cowboy ghoul in a pivotal role and has led to an increase in players of the online multiplayer RPG. This production will likely be more faithful to the bard than to Amazon Prime. It will open with the line: "Now is the nuclear winter of our discontent." |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 1, 2024 6:03 AM  We learned a bit about Deep Rock Galactic's upcoming Season 5 update a few weeks ago, and now we know a bit more thanks to a Ghost Ship dev stream. Not only has it gifted us details on the new mission type and the new season event, it's also given us an idea of when we might see Season 6 emerge. I suppose you could liken the stream to a bushy Dwarven beard, from which the devs pluck out announcements like it's show and tell. And the show and tell is set in a dingy mine. And there are multiple pints involved. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 1, 2024 5:55 AM  The high-fidelity rustic hurly-burly of Manor Lords is all very well, but some of us yearn for a simpler and perhaps, more elegant age, when city builders looked like a bunch of copulating squares, and could run on PCs with approximately the computing power of a slice of bread (toasted, but not buttered). Step forward Mini Settlers, which has a free prologue version you might try if you're weary of Manor Lording, or you've already exhausted the play possibilities of early access Franconia. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 1, 2024 5:07 AM  Microsoft's Xbox summer showcase in June will reportedly include a hefty post-show segment on the next and currently untitled Call Of Duty, alongside release dates for such first-party headliners as Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Avowed and Indiana Jones And The Great Circle. As rumoured in April, they're also apparently going to show off a new Gears Of War game. Nice to see the COG and Locust still getting work. |
Siliconera Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:00 PM
HoYoverse showcased the gameplay mechanics for the upcoming Honkai: Star Rail character Robin with a character preview and a new video in the "Keeping Up With Star Rail" series. Robin is a Physical element character walking the Path of Harmony, and she is set to arrive in update 2.2.
Both the character preview on HoYolab and the video preview go over Robin's kit, though the latter features extra input from her brother Sunday. He's voiced by his English voice actor Griffin Puatu. Robin's abilities revolve around buffing allies' damage, especially on follow up attacks. Her Skill Pinion's Aria applies a team-wide damage boost for three turns, while her Tonal Resonance Talent boosts allies' crit damage and regenerates her energy when they attack. This allows her to charge her Ultimate quickly, which then grants allies immediate actions and bonuses to their damage based on Robin's attack stat. Interestingly, Robin herself cannot act while her ultimate is active and its duration is not affected by her speed stat.
You can watch the Honkai: Star Rail gameplay preview for Robin below:
HoYoverse also recently released an animated short to advertise the Honkai: Star Rail 2024 Music Concert. The game will also feature in an Ichiban Kuji lottery by Bandai Spirits with 7 different kinds of prizes available, including a mug shaped like a trash can.
Robin is set to become available in Honkai: Star Rail with the arrival of Update 2.2, scheduled for release on May 8, 2024. The game itself is readily available on PC, PS5, and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:30 AM
A new month means a new Final Fantasy VII calendar, with Square Enix making Cid Highwind the star of the ones for May 2024. It features his new appearance and design from the remake trilogy.
As usual, the two calendars are available in PC and mobile versions. So whether you need a landscape or portrait one, you are set. It also follows the tradition of marking birthdays of important characters on it. So we can see Tifa's birthday highlighted on May 3, 2024.
Here are the two Cid Final Fantasy VII calendar options for May 2024:
Cid made his debut in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy in Rebirth. He isn't a playable character. Rather, he and the Tiny Bronco help us get around and fast travel between regions after a certain point in the game. It is expected that characters like Vincent and him will become playable in the third installment.
However, the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Ultimania guide book did offer some insights into his latest appearance. The game worked in details from one of the supplemental novels. As such, it suggested that Cid met Ifalna and Aerith when he worked for Shinra. That pulls from the supplemental book Final Fantasy VII Traces of Two Pasts.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and its demo are available on the PS5, with the exclusivity arrangement ending on May 29, 2024. FFVII Remake is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. There's no release window for the third entry in the trilogy yet.
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Siliconera Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:00 AM
Now that Monster Hunter Stories HD release is on the way, Capcom is reintroducing some of the monsters appearing as Monsties like Nargacuga. Two videos show what to expect when finding or exploring alongside the character.
First, there's a teaser showing what it is like when a Nargacuga Monstie hatches from an egg in Monster Hunter Stories. This can also help a player with identifying the character. The egg shown has a pink and purple tiger-print pattern. A standard Nargacuga hatches from that egg. (A Green Nargacuga also appears in this title.)
The other video shows the Nargacuga Ride Action in Monster Hunter Stories. When you ride on it, you can temporarily become invisible. This allows you to sneak past other monsters in the field and avoid battles. The standard and green Nargacuga Monsties are the only ones with this ability in the original release.
As a reminder, this isn't the only Monster Hunter Stories game to feature this character. It also appeared in the sequel. That one added the standard, green, and Silverwind versions of the monster.
Monster Hunter Stories will come to the PS4, Switch, and PC via Steam on June 14, 2024. It is also available on the 3DS and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:30 AM
A new Batman Arkham series entry is on the way, but a person will need a Meta Quest 3 to play the game. Batman: Arkham Shadow is a VR exclusive that will launch in late 2024.
Right now, there are very few details about the title. There's a platform and release window. We also got a brief trailer showing off Gotham. However, we'll need to wait until 2pm PT/5pm ET on June 7, 2024 to learn more. That's because it's already confirmed by Meta to be a Summer Game Fest 2024 reveal.
Here's the first teaser trailer for the game.
While Rocksteady got the Batman Arkham game series started, Camouflaj is behind the VR title. Originally known for Republique, it's since moved into VR. In addition to a VR version of that title, it also worked on Iron Man VR.
As for the Arkham series, it recently found a new home. Back in 2023, the trilogy of games appeared on the Nintendo Switch. Originally, the titles appeared on consoles and platforms like the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and PC. Rocksteady's most recent title was Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Batman: Arkham Shadow will come to the Meta Quest 3 in 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:00 AM
As part of the lead up to the Zenless Zone Zero launch, HoYoVerse started sharing brief character teasers and calendar images, and Lycaon is on the May 2024 ones. It shows off the character's art and English voice acting.
First, here's the Lycaon teaser trailer for Zenless Zone Zero. It hints at the fact that he's a Victoria Housekeeping agent, as he's wearing a butler uniform and mention he will "see my master's wishes carried out."
Rina, another Victoria Housekeeping Agent, is dressed as a maid. It's a common theme for characters tied to that faction.
Here are the Zenless Zone Zero Lycaon calendar images for May 2024.
Each month, a different character ends up featured on the calendar for Zenless Zone Zero. The April 2024 one was Nekomata from the Cunning Hares.
There's still no release date for Zenless Zone Zero yet. However, HoYoVerse did open up pre-registrations for the game. If certain tiers are hit, people will get things like in-game currency and the playable A-rank character Corrin.
Zenless Zone Zero will come out in 2024 for the PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. The 2024 Amplifying Test and Technical Test are running now.
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Siliconera Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:30 AM
Square Enix announced a move to prepare for the FFXIV Dawntrail, as it will open a Shadow European Data Center with new worlds. It will add three more worlds for the region to help prepare for a potential influx of new players, but there's no release date for it yet.
The three worlds on the Shadow European Data Center in FFXIV will be Innocence, Pixie, and Titania. They join the Chaos and Light Data Centers that are already available. Those two are home to eight worlds each. As of 9:30am ET on May 1, 2024, only the Chaos' Moogle and Light's Shiva worlds did not allow the creation of new characters.
While there's no launch date yet for the new FFXIV European Data Center Shadow and the Innocence, Pixie, and Titania worlds, people will be able to "see" them soon. Square Enix noted they will be visible, but not open for business, starting on May 7, 2024.
As a reminder, worlds ended up congested when the FFXIV Endwalker expansion launched, and we could see that happen with Dawntrail as well. With Endwalker, it got to the point that compensation and many relief efforts were carried out to alleviate issues due to increased interest and player counts.
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 FFXIV Dawntrail Benchmark tool is out now, but will be updated eventually.
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Siliconera Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:00 AM
A new trailer appeared for the upcoming Western release of Earth Defense Force 6, confirming a July release date and showcasing new DLC featuring Hololive Vtubers. Takanashi Kiara, Gawr Gura, and IRyS will be available as in-game equipment as part of the Early Purchase incentive. The game, which is already available in Japan and other Asian territories, will now launch on July 25, 2024, after the Spring launch window was delayed.
The Hololive Vtuber DLC will be available to those who purchase the game before December 24, 2024, while those who pre-order will also get 24-hour early access and a Wing Diver jetpack. The Japanese release previously had its own Hololive collaboration, featuring Japanese branch streamers Shirakami Fubuki, Nakiri Ayame, and long time series fan Ookami Mio.
You can get a look at the Hololive Vtuber DLC via the full EDF 6 Release Date trailer below:
After releasing in Japan back in 2022, EDF 6 ended up with a Western release window of Spring, 2024. This was later pushed back to Summer, 2024, while the English language PS4 and PS5 version launched as planned in Asian countries in March, 2024.
Earth Defense Force 6 release date for the PS4, PS5, and PC versions is July 25, 2024, with the Hololive Vtuber DLC available as part of the Early Purchase Bonus until December 24, 2024.
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:55 AM  If you want to get Shikai in Project Mugetsu, you need to train hard and make the right choices. Lucky for you, we know what those choices are and how to coach you on getting there. How to get Shikai in Project Mugetsu Getting your Shikai in Project Mugetsu is an incredibly long process, but something that most Soul Reapers will find worth their time. You'll have to meditate and level a whole lot, however. Reach level 20 You will need to reach level 20 to access the Soul Society. This is a rather long process, but, like in all other anime Roblox games, accepting quests and fighting enemies is key here. It will take a while, but use this time to sharpen and hone your skills. Take part in fights against other players, too. You'll be able to accept higher level NPC quests as you level up, so keep an eye out for those! Go to the Soul Society and meditate Once you are level 20, you need to go to the Soul Society. To do that, press "M," enter the... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:43 AM  The ever-changing landscape of MW3 Warzone is yet again about to evolve with the introduction of many new items and gear. The High-Gain Antenna will be available to unlock and use in Warzone with Season 3, bringing all new surveillance to the game. How to unlock the High-Gain Antenna in Warzone The High-Gain Antenna will be available for all to grab from the launch of Warzone Season 3. Simply head into your Warzone loadout and equip it in your gear slot. You can then use it in-game to reap all the benefits the piece of surveillance equipment provides. Image: Activision How to use the High-Gain Antenna When I play first-person shooters, especially something as populated as Warzone, I like to have my eye on the sky. I find huge benefits to learning where enemies are, whether that's through audio cues or surveillance. This is why I will be getting the High-Gain Antenna in my Warzone loadout ASAP. There are three main bonuses to using the High-Gain Antenna gear in ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:37 AM  There are many clans in Project Mugstesu. Most Clans have their own buffs, although not all, so it's important to know which ones are the best for you to be a part of. The better the clan, the better the buff. Best clan in Project Mugetsu, ranked The best clans in Project Mugetsu follow the clans' individual rarity rate. There are six clan rarities in total and the best clans are the hardest to get. Here are the clan rarities in Project Mugetsu: War Powers – 0.1% Mythic – 1% Legendary – 4% Rare – 10% Uncommon – 25% Common – 60% The best clans in Project Mugetsu are the War Powers clans, and then Mythic, Legendary, Rare, Uncommon, and Common in descending order. As is typical of such Roblox games, the best clans are incredibly rare to get. Screenshot: PC Invasion Here is a tier list of all the Clans in Project Mugetsu: S-tier Urahara Kurosaki Gojo Ichib... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:32 AM  Our fellow soldiers require some rescue. Hopefully, we get there in time. Oh well, here is where to find the crashed helicopter for the Little Bird Down quest in Gray Zone Warfare. Where to find the crashed helicopter in Gray Zone Warfare Handshake – one of the Gray Zone Warfare vendors – will have us search for a helicopter that crashed close to the gas station. This task is called Little Bird Down and it is the second task he will assign to you after you finish First Recon, his starting task. Contrary to his first task, the approximate map square location will not be given. However, since we have already visited the gas station while doing recon work, then this will not be an issue. Screenshot: PC Invasion Helicopter location Just as Handshake told us, you can find the crashed helicopter close to the Gas Station on one corner of the forest closest to the city. Be mindful that each exact location will vary depending on which Gray Zone Warfare Faction you cho... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:07 AM  Rat's Nest is an early-game quest in Gray Zone Warfare with several steps. You're tasked with finding a couple of items on the map, but it's hard when you're constantly under fire. Let me explain everything in our Gray Zone Warfare Rat's Nest guide. How to complete the Rat's Nest quest in Gray Zone Warfare Rat's Nest is effectively a two-part mission for the Mithras Faction. You can tackle the objectives in any order you wish, but I'll explain them in the order they appear for the quest. Gather Intelligence from the hideout in the East part of town Smartphone Location – Screenshot: PC Invasion The first hideout in the Rat's Nest quest is in a two-story building just east of the Convenience Store in Nam Thaven. This area is crawling with hostiles, so take your time as you approach the hideout. You're after the Thug's Smartphone, and you can find it on the table next to a PC on the second... |
Pivotal Gamers Wednesday, May 1, 2024 4:10 AM Hello folks. Giveaway Of The Day holds a new giveaway for Malevolent Mansion Of Evil. This is what they say. Malevolent Mansion Of Evil is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Malevolent Mansion Of Evil About Game The malevolent mansion of evil is a first person action horror game set in a gothic environment. Developed by ... |