GamersHeroes Monday, May 20, 2024 10:13 AM The first new Sprint Series game in three decades, Atari and Headless Chicken Games announced that NeoSprint will release for PC and consoles June 27. The post NeoSprint Launching June 27 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Monday, May 20, 2024 5:15 PM  It's only been about two years or so since the video game industry began charging $70 for big games instead of the usual $60, due to game development costs increasing (and greed). This shift, understandably, didn't go over well with players as the cost to stay up-to-date with modern gaming continues to rise, but that… |
Kotaku Monday, May 20, 2024 5:00 PM  Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is historically significant for many reasons: it was the first Star Wars movie in nearly 16 years, the last Star Wars movie shot on film, and a polarizing, pulpy entry in the storied space fantasy franchise. It debuted on May 19, 1999, 25 years ago almost to the day, and earned… |
Kotaku Monday, May 20, 2024 4:50 PM  In a surprise twist, GameStop recently announced internally that some of its stores would begin buying and selling graded collectibles like Pokémon cards. There were immediately a bunch of questions like "how?" and "why?" One YouTuber recently tested exactly how the process works. |
Kotaku Monday, May 20, 2024 3:40 PM  Each season of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and free-to-play battle royale Warzone includes crossovers with other pop-culture franchises. The games have seen King Kong, Dune, and more in past seasons. None of them have been that enticing to me, but then again I'm not the audience since I don't play CoD. Hold on,… |
Kotaku Monday, May 20, 2024 2:00 PM  On May 15, the official X (formerly Twitter) account for Drag Her!, an indie fighting game set to feature famous drag performers, shared a sad update: After three years of development, and around $75,000 in funding via Kickstarter, the game was shutting down and the dev team was disbanding. The reason? "A simple lack… |
Kotaku Monday, May 20, 2024 1:50 PM  Once again, fans and modders are doing the work that Nintendo won't. This time it's a new tool, out now, that lets anyone quickly and easily make custom Super Mario 64 levels and share them with friends online. |
Kotaku Monday, May 20, 2024 12:50 PM  On May 20, 2014 developer Supergiant Games (the team behind 2020's hit roguelike Hades and its recently-released-in-early-access sequel) released its second game, Transistor. The sci-fi action RPG was widely considered a wonderful sophomore outing for the developer, receiving a 9/10 from the likes of Game Informer and … |
Kotaku Monday, May 20, 2024 12:35 PM  As the handheld gaming market continues to blow-up, high-end PC gamers aren't the only ones swimming in options. Retro enthusiasts also have a bigger selection of sleek emulation machines to choose from, including a handful of new devices with impressive specs and beautiful designs. |
Kotaku Monday, May 20, 2024 12:05 PM  The first season of the widely acclaimed X-Men '97 animated series wrapped up last week. The 10-episode run was praised for its writing, understanding of the original '90s animated series, and its ability to balance that authenticity with a modern spin. However, the second season in development at Disney+ will be… |
Kotaku Monday, May 20, 2024 11:55 AM  MultiVersus, WB's Smash Bros. clone which launches next week, has just added two more popular faces to its odd roster: Agent Smith from The Matrix films and Friday The 13th's hockey-mask-wearing killer Jason Voorhees. Watch out, Fortnite, there's a new IP fever dream simulator on the block. |
Kotaku Monday, May 20, 2024 11:00 AM  Earlier this year, developer Player First Games started rolling out information for the 1.0 launch-slash-return of MultiVersus (MVS), WB Games' mascot platform fighter. The relaunch date of May 28, 2024 was paired with other new information, and one particular point of intrigue was a new PVE mode, something that was… |
Kotaku Monday, May 20, 2024 10:50 AM  Star Wars fans have long awaited the arrival of a truly great Mandalorian video game, just to have their hopes repeatedly dashed. First, it was the long-in-development hell (but still not technically canceled) 1313, and most recently it was Respawn's Mandalorian game, which was canceled only a couple of weeks after it … |
Kotaku Monday, May 20, 2024 10:35 AM  Tesla, the electric car manufacturer run by social media website vandal Elon Musk, has announced that it's rolling back Steam support in its vehicles. Booting up a video game on the scale of Cyberpunk 2077 from the comfort of your parked car is the definition of bougie and unnecessary, but that was par for the course… |
Kotaku Monday, May 20, 2024 10:10 AM  This is a free country, or so I'm told. While that doesn't mean you're entitled to lifesaving healthcare without going bankrupt, it does mean that if you own a hot dog bar in Las Vegas, Nevada, you can host an unofficial meet-and-greet with world famous cartoon pup Bluey and piss off hundreds of children and their… |
PCGamesN Monday, May 20, 2024 5:26 PM  Some games know what they are and who they're for and Songs of Conquest is one of them. It leaves you with no doubt about its inspirations, with the most obvious being the earlier Heroes of Might and Magic games sprinkled with a bit of city building and a dab or two of 4X games like Civilization 6. It's a true melange of classic titles and it's just launched out of early access into a full release. |
PCGamesN Monday, May 20, 2024 4:28 PM  It looks like the life sims drought the gaming industry has been experiencing lately isn't going to get any better any time soon. With the field being relatively thin on the ground, there hasn't been much out there for those looking for alternatives to the big names. One of the potential challengers to the throne The Sims inhabits has just been delayed with Life by You being pushed back for a third time. Even worse, there's no new launch date for fans to mark in their calendars. Continue reading Crusader Kings publisher delays The Sims challenger for a third time MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Life by You release date, Games like The Sims, Best life games |
PCGamesN Monday, May 20, 2024 2:08 PM  It shouldn't be a surprise in 2024 when a developer does accessibility right, it should be the norm. Accessibility options should be taken for granted, a raised eyebrow at most. Instead many games do launch without taking into account the full gamut of human experience, leaving some gamers on the sidelines. Thankfully there are also titles like Senua's Saga Hellblade 2, which manage to make gaming more welcoming. Continue reading New Hellblade 2 post lays out full range of accessibility settings MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Is Hellblade 2 on Game Pass, Hellblade 2 release date, Hellblade 2 preview |
PCGamesN Monday, May 20, 2024 1:32 PM  May 20, 2024: We've added two new Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls and removed expired ones from our list. How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play application on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way. You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly Go dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links May 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Free PC games, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Monday, May 20, 2024 1:13 PM  Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, Alien, Bubba, Chucky, Sadako, Nemesis, Wesker, Pyramid Head, Pinhead, Ghost Face, Demogorgon, Pig, and now Vecna. Dead by Daylight has been racking up the licensed killers over the years but there's always been one notable absence. Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th has never stepped into the fog with everyone else, leaving a mask-shaped hole in the center of the game. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Monday, May 20, 2024 12:56 PM  There's a new AMD CPU leak in town, with the latest information suggesting the number of cores per die in a Ryzen CPU could double with Zen 5c, then double again with Zen 6. That could mean we're going to see a load more cores in future AMD gaming CPUs. This latest news bolsters suggestions that AMD's upcoming CPUs are set to march their way onto our best gaming CPU guide with impressive gaming performance. It's not a guarantee by any stretch but signs are positive. Continue reading Next-gen AMD CPUs could feature up to 32 cores per die MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Monday, May 20, 2024 12:39 PM  Asus has just released a new OLED gaming monitor that the company says has a world-first feature. The new Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG has a new glossy white OLED (WOLED) panel, rather than having the usual matte finish, which the company says is exclusive to its ROG brand of monitors. Continue reading Asus' new OLED gaming monitor has a world first technology MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ review, Asus ROG Raikiri review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Monday, May 20, 2024 12:37 PM  Prince of Persia The Lost Crown has been my biggest surprise of the year so far. Ubisoft blends platforming and combat in some truly innovative ways with this Metroidvania, and it's packed with more than enough to keep you busy long after the credits roll. To that end, another one of the game's free updates is here, and this time it adds a new boss rush mode while making a pretty substantial change to how fast travel works. Continue reading One of 2024's best metroidvanias just got a huge free update MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Prince of Persia The Lost Crown system requirements, Prince of Persia The Lost Crown review, Best single-player games |
PCGamesN Monday, May 20, 2024 12:08 PM  Ghost of Tsushima runs incredibly well on the Steam Deck, but to my surprise, Valve has rated it as Unsupported. The game's handheld performance is arguably the best of any PS5 port so far, so why would Valve not give it, at the very least, a Playable rating? Well, there's one small issue preventing the game from getting a better rating, and I can't help but feel like Valve is making a huge mistake with how it is handling this situation. I've tested Ghost of Tsushima on the Steam Deck OLED and the performance is fantastic. You can see exactly what settings I'm using in our Steam Deck compatibility guide. Valve's decision to slap the game with an Unsupported rating, then, is down to one game mode not working because it needs to access PlayStation network features, which right now is only possible on Windows devices. Continue reading Valve is making a huge mistake with Ghost of Tsushima on Steam Deck MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best free Steam games, When is the next Steam sale?, The best Steam Deck games |
PCGamesN Monday, May 20, 2024 11:56 AM  We've never seen a mini-ITX gaming PC quite like this one before. It features a custom open-air case made from steel panels that modder Michael Sheppard cut and bent to shape. It also features a full-size AMD gaming GPU and a custom water-cooling system. 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. Now let's talk to Michael about how he created this outlandish open-air mini-ITX system. Continue reading This AMD-powered mini-ITX gaming PC is small but mighty MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, May 20, 2024 11:54 AM  What are the best co-op games? Games offer up magic in lots of different guises, but working with a friend to achieve a goal is, arguably, where they shine. So what are the titles that will pull friends together and offer the best cooperative group-based thrills? The great thing about the best PC games involving co-op play is that you're not restricted to a genre - as long as there's room for two controllers on a split screen or some perfectly coordinated play over a headset, co-op games can be found among the best sandbox games, relaxing games, or even horror games. These are some of the very best co-op games for you to share with your favorite people. Continue reading The best co-op games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Borderlands 3 Shift codes, Borderlands 3 legendary weapons, Play Borderlands 3 |
PCGamesN Monday, May 20, 2024 11:41 AM  If you thought your 360Hz gaming monitor was outrageously fast and responsive, then get ready for another upgrade urge, as a 1,000Hz gaming monitor is already being demonstrated. Not only that, but there's no need to put up with a low resolution on this new screen either, as this TCL CSOT 1,000Hz gaming monitor has a full 4K resolution. Continue reading This 4K gaming monitor has a 1,000Hz (yes, 1,000Hz) refresh rate MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, May 20, 2024 11:37 AM  When is the Dead by Daylight anniversary event 2024? Every year, to celebrate the original release date of the asymmetrical horror game, players are invited to a very twisted masquerade. This year is no different, and the annual DBD anniversary event is back this June. During the Dead by Daylight eighth anniversary livestream, we received the news that we were all expecting: the Twisted Masquerade anniversary event would be returning to the horror game once again. In celebration of the game's birthday, new daily login rewards and event cosmetics will be made available for a limited time for both Dead by Daylight killers and survivor mains, including for the three weeks prior to the DBD Twisted Masquerade. Continue reading DBD Anniversary 2024 Twisted Masquerade event, rewards, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Monday, May 20, 2024 11:14 AM  May 20, 2024: A new Blox Fruits code dropped alongside a fun little 22-minute video. What are the new Blox Fruits codes? We've compiled a regularly updated list of all Blox Fruits codes to redeem in-game freebies like XP boosts, free Beli, and stat resets for your pirate adventures. Need a boost to take on the increasingly tricky competition? We've got you covered. Blox Fruits is one of the biggest Roblox games ever, thanks to its fun, anime-inspired pirate action. That said, it can be challenging to find new free codes, so we've done the hard work and listed all the active Blox Fruits codes in 2024, including Update 23 in one place below. Continue reading Blox Fruits codes May 2024 - free XP and money MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Monday, May 20, 2024 10:48 AM  What are the new Wuthering Waves codes? Like Genshin Impact and Tower of Fantasy, Wuthering Waves is another free-to-play RPG with open world fantasy elements. This time around, though, there's also a little bit of monster collecting, which will be vital to upgrading your party's gear. To help you get started, Kuro Games might provide Wuthering Waves codes from time to time, allowing you to get free items. While you can get your hands on free Wuthering Waves characters by playing the campaign, most of these "Resonators" will likely only be obtainable via the RPG game's premium currency. As the anime game gets its claws into you, here's everything you should know about redeeming codes. Continue reading Wuthering Waves codes May 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best anime games, Free PC games, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Monday, May 20, 2024 11:03 AM  When is Stellar Blade coming to PC? Shift Up, the developers of Stellar Blade, originally planned to bring Stellar Blade (previously known as Project Eve) to PC when it was revealed back in 2019, but Sony's involvement saw the game become a PlayStation 5 exclusive title in 2021. With the overwhelming success of Sony's multiplatform strategy, the future is bright for PC users as Sony continues to bring its library of console-exclusive titles over to the platform. Like the best action-adventure games out there, Stellar Blade is incredibly stylish and flashy, equipping players with an arsenal of weapons to crush Earth's alien invaders. If slaying horrible creatures doesn't come naturally to you, we've got you covered with our best Stellar Blades skills guide to get the most out of Eve's abilities. Read on to find out when you can expect to play Stellar Blade on PC in the future. Continue reading Is Stellar Blade coming to PC? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best space games, Best soulslike games, Best RPG games |
PCGamesN Monday, May 20, 2024 12:24 PM  When is the new MW3 and Warzone season 4 release date? Both Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone are constantly changing, and whether you're a fan of the free-to-play battle royale, the many MW3 multiplayer modes, or all of the above, there's something new to enjoy with the arrival of each new season. Warzone, the battle royale game, and Modern Warfare 3 are set to explore another new theme in Season 4: Gundam. How we'll see this play out remains to be seen as we wait for the first official content drop blog post, but we can at least expect some mech-themed operator skins. We're eagerly awaiting more information in the next week, but here's what we know about Warzone and Modern Warfare 3 season 4 so far. Continue reading MW3 and Warzone Season 4 release date and details MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Warzone loadouts, Best AR in Warzone , The best guns in Warzone |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, May 20, 2024 2:14 PM  MultiVersus - aka Warner Smash Bros, or The Game Where Scooby-Doo's Velma Punches Batman While LeBron James Decks The Iron Giant - hasn't quite returned from its self-imposed exile after ending its open beta last year, but it's already adding more Iconic Characters(™) to its already teetering pile of familiar Licensed IP. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, May 20, 2024 1:40 PM  This year's rather wonderful Prince of Persia Metroid-like The Lost Crown has dropped the second of its free post-launch updates, adding a new boss rush mode, some unlockable costumes for surviving said mode, an extra way to fast-travel and more. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, May 20, 2024 1:10 PM  The next part of Undertale creator Toby Fox's current project Deltarune is actually two parts, as chapters 3 and 4 plan to release together. It sounds like that release is still a ways off, according to a recent update from Fox, even as the latest chapter seemingly makes "great progress" and the team eye up work on Chapter 5. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, May 20, 2024 12:30 PM  Flashy action-RPG Stellar Blade looks like it could be the next PlayStation 5 exclusive to find its way over to PC, as developers Shift Up say they're pondering a PC release. They're also thinking about a sequel - probably not much of a surprise given the first game has sold well on just the one platform, by all accounts - while working on a new game that should also be headed to PC, codenamed Project Witches. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, May 20, 2024 12:01 PM  Two years of early access have been kind Songs of Conquest. Its strategy fundamentals were already strong enough to impress me in 2022 that it's been quite tricky to even remember what's changed. But there's more of it, and although after much reflection I think it's not quite, quite for me, more of a good and unusual thing is definitely enough to push me into a very nearly wholehearted endorsement. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, May 20, 2024 12:00 PM  Wacky space station management sim Startopia and wacky hosptial sim Theme Hospital are two of my favourite older games, so I was very pleased with the concept of Galacticare, which is a wacky space station hospital management sim. And you know what? It's great! From early reveals and previews I thought it might veer into being too wacky, but it nails its tone, has some really striking levels, and bugs in earlier builds have been squashed (much as you can manually splat small parasites that make their way into your hospital). I can see this becoming a go-to comfort game for me. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, May 20, 2024 11:19 AM  If you're after a lightweight wireless mouse to help you win more games of Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant, then the Logitech G Pro X Superlight Wireless 2 is definitely one to consider. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, May 20, 2024 11:14 AM  I may have winced a bit, initially, at Alice Bee's choice of RPS Game Club game for this month. Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands looked funny and all, but it's a turn-based RPG, a subgenre that usually elicits the same amount of enthusiasm from me as the phrase "by Ernest Cline" does from Alice. Deathbulge, however, is a clever little sod of a game, managing to devise not only a turn-based combat system that avoids the usual waiting-around tedium but one that's outright good fun in itself. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, May 20, 2024 10:01 AM  There are management games and there are micro-management games. Prison Architect 2 is the latter. I don't mean this as an annoying thing, like when Harold from corporate starts commenting all over your document at 4.30pm on a Friday. I mean it as a distinction between those games that let you plop down a house, and others that need you to stack the bricks, install the plumbing, fit the lights, and select the wallpaper. The first Prison Architect allowed you to finesse every detail of a secure correctional facility, down to each cell and dog kennel. Unsurprisingly for a sim about prison, it encouraged obsessive control. The 3D-ified sequel isn't finished yet, but it's taking a similar approach. Maybe a little too similar. |
Siliconera Monday, May 20, 2024 6:00 PM
Konami announced that new information about the future of the Tokimeki Memorial game series will appear in the future. The announcement appeared during the series 30th anniversary concert event celebrated between May 18-19, 2024. [Thanks, Famitsu!]
At the end of the Tokimeki Memorial 30th Anniversary Live Emotional concert, a message was shown teasing the future of the dating sim video game series. The message was written in Japanese and it read read "Stay tuned for new information about Tokimeki Memorial in the future."
In addition, earlier in the day Konami released the same message on the Tokimeki Memorial X (formerly Twitter) official account. Aside from the aforementioned message, the post informed that the exact date for the 30th anniversary of the series falls on May 27, 2024. The post was accompanied by the hashtags #TokiMemo30thAnniversary, #TokiMemoIsStirring, and #WaitShortlyForNewInformation in Japanese.
Furthermore, a video including the same text was included with the post. Various key characters from the first Tokimeki Memorial game appear on it, as well as an instrumental version of the opening theme song of the Tokimeki Memorial: Forever With You updated release of the game.
You can check out the original post here:
The otome side-story Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side: 4th Heart is the latest title in the series, and it came out for the Nintendo Switch on October 28, 2021 exclusively in Japan. Konami released the first 3 titles in the Girl's Side series on the Nintendo Switch on February 14, 2024 only in Japan.
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Siliconera Monday, May 20, 2024 5:00 PM
Larian Studios, known for RPGs Like Baldur's Gate 3 and the Divinity series, are expanding the company's horizons with the announcement of a new studio in Warsaw, Poland. This move comes on the heels of the company's previously announced plans for two new RPGs, both of which are in active development.
Here is the official announcement of the Warsaw studio. It also includes the logo.
The main Larian Studios location is in Ghent, Belgium, and the latest branch in Warsaw, Poland marks its seventh one so far. Its announcement didn't note any sort of specific work that this division will be doing. It only noted that the new studio is open and will begin contributing to the developer's work on upcoming projects.
We don't know exactly what Larian Studios has planned next, aside from knowing the company does have two games in development. We know Patch 7 is in the works for Baldur's Gate 3. We also know that, in the past, the developer primarily focused on Divinity games. However, we do know the company isn't making Baldur's Gate 4.
Baldur's Gate 3 is available on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Its next patch is in development, though there's no exact release date for it just yet.
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Siliconera Monday, May 20, 2024 4:30 PM
It looks like Anycolor is teasing a new Nijisanji English Vtuber generation on social media. It shared a picture of an open gate on its Nijisanji EN Official account.
Here is the official image and teaser. It doesn't include any text or alt text. The black gate is depicted as being opened, suggesting some new performers could be about to exit.
The last Nijisanji English Vtuber generation was TTT. That group debuted in October 2023. It consists of Claude Clawmark, Kunai Nakasato, and Victoria Brightshield. Back in January 2024, it noted that its auditions were opened once again.
However, we did see a new branch of Japanese Nijisanji performers appear fairly recently. 3SKM launched in March 2024. There are only three members in this round. They are Kaisei, Kitami Yusei, and Sakaki Ness. Two of them may look familiar, as both Ness and Yusei were former Anycolor Virtual Talent Academy members.
Anycolor experienced many issues throughout 2023 and 2024. In addition to multiple terminations and graduations, the company faced accusations of confidentiality violations, merchandise cancellations, and issued an apology statement. Most recently, the company instituted a lockdown and partial purge of the Nijisanji subreddit.
A new Nijisanji English generation looks to be on the horizon, though there is no name for them or debut date yet.
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Siliconera Monday, May 20, 2024 4:00 PM
The Japanese release date for the Spy x Family Code: White movie Blu-ray and DVD version been officially announced. People in Japan will be able to pick it up on July 31, 2024, though there is still no worldwide release window for the film yet.
The announcement, shared via the official Spy x Family series social media account, highlighted the features of the deluxe edition. It will come with a number of exclusive bonuses. Those who pre-order it will also end up getting a bonus hologram sticker sheet included with the film as an incentive.
You can view the original announcement below, which also includes an image of the stickers:
In Spy x Family Code: White, the movie follows the Forger as they go on a trip to the country of Frigis in the hopes of finding a way to make more progress on Loid's mission. As a result, there are both family fun incidents and more spy adventures. In addition to the movie, the home release will include additional content.
Here is the full list of detailed additional features alongside the movie in the Spy x Family Code: White Blu-ray and DVD release.
The Spy x Family Code: White movie Blu-ray and DVD release date in Japan is July 31, 2024. Crunchyroll, the company that handled the worldwide release, hasn't noted when the Blu-ray and DVD will appear in other regions.
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Siliconera Monday, May 20, 2024 3:30 PM
Idea Factory International announced that Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1, 2, and 3 won't appeared on the Switch eShop in North America and Europe on May 21, 2024. The company also didn't explain why the titles are delayed or when we might expect to see them appear on the system.
Here is the full, short, official statement from Idea Factory International regarding the Switch versions of Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1, 2, and 3. It originally announced the three games would come to the system back on April 26, 2024. No physical versions were confirmed.
As previously announced, the Neptunia Re;Birth series was set to release digitally on the Nintendo eShop on May 21. We regrettably announce that the digital release for Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1, Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 2 Sisters Generation, and Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3 V Generation is postponed until further notice. Further details will be provided at a later date.
Idea Factory and Compile Heart haven't made any similar delay announcements regarding the Japanese release of the games yet. Back in February 2024, the developer confirmed that all three of the original titles would appear on the system.
The three games are available on other platforms right now. For example, one of the easiest ways to acquire and play them is to grab them from Steam. All three of the titles are available there. Each one is the updated release of one of the original three entries in the series.
There's no updated release date yet for Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1, Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 2 Sisters Generation, and Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3 V Generation for the Nintendo Switch worldwide. The three games are expected to appear on the system in Japan on May 23, 2024. The most recent entry in the series is the spin-off Neptunia Game Maker Re:Evolution, which is available for the PS4, PS5, and Switch.
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Siliconera Monday, May 20, 2024 3:00 PM
HIDIVE announced one of its first Summer 2024 anime series, and it is Plus-Sized Elf. It will be the exclusive service to stream the show, which is being created by Elias.
For those unfamiliar, Plus-Sized Elf is about a physical therapist named Naoe Tomoatsu who finds himself working with multiple women from supernatural, otherworldly species. After meeting Elfuda, an elf who loves junk food like french fries so much that she overdid and needs to lose weight so she can return home, Naoe finds himself with other clients like Kuroeda and Oga. All three of the heroines appear in the key art for the series, alongside Naoe. The first trailer for the series first showed up in April 2024.
While HIDIVE didn't announce a release date for the Plus-Sized Elf anime, the official announcement for Japan pinned its release down to July 2024. The initial reveal also confirmed that Takahide Ishii will play Naoe, Ayase Ito will be Elfuda, Rena Hasegawa will be Kuroeda, and Ayaka Fukuhara will be Oga.
The Plus-Sized Elf anime adaptation will be streaming on HIDIVE in Summer 2024. The manga is available in English outside Japan via Seven Seas Entertainment, and it is currently running in Japan.
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Siliconera Monday, May 20, 2024 2:30 PM
Arma Bianca has revealed the Digimon Adventure 25th Anniversary Pop Up Store. The company will sell new merchandise that features the eight DigiDestined children in party outfits while being accompanied by their respective Digimon.
The Pop Up Stores will be available at the following locations and durations:
And here is the complete list of merchandise, along with their prices in Japanese yen:
For every ¥2,200 of purchases made in the physical stores, the staff will give away a random postcard featuring one of the eight pairs. Purchases of the complete boxes will also come with an extra item with special features, such as an exclusive background or hologram.
Arma Bianca will also put the merchandise up for sale online via Amnibus and Animate Online Shop after the last Pop Up Store has closed on September 1, 2024. However, there will be no bonus postcards from the total purchases. The extra items from complete boxes will also differ in each store.
Arma Bianca has been using its Loft stores to temporarily sell exclusive merchandise based on popular Japanese subculture franchises. The company had previously launched Sakura Miku Pop Up Stores in six locations—including all of the above four—in March-May 2024.
The Digimon Adventure 25th Anniversary Pop Up Store will available in four cities across Japan for a limited time from June 1, 2024, to September 1, 2024.
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Siliconera Monday, May 20, 2024 2:00 PM
Ahead of the Wuthering Waves launch this week, Kuro Games revealed a new trailer, a Mac App Store release, and confirmed rewards from various launch events. While we know the game will launch and many of the bonuses will be available on May 22, 2024, there's no release date for the Mac App Store version just yet.
With the Wuthering Waves Mac App Store release, it is just a confirmation that it is on the way. The game is already going to appear on both iPads and iPhones at launch. The Epic Games Store PC version only covers Windows systems.
As for the Wuthering Waves launch trailer, it focuses on showcasing characters and areas in the world. It is set to a song by Will Stetson.
There was also a Wuthering Waves live stream on May 19, 2024, which went over trivia, launch details, and other announcements.
As for the Wuthering Waves rewards people get for claiming, there's an update on pre-registration items and other bonuses. All the pre-registration milestone bonuses were met. Previously, the five-million one that would have gotten people a four-star Rangers' series weapon of choice hadn't been reached, but now it has. So everyone gets a Sigil: En Route, 20 Lustrous Tides, 200 Astrites, 80,000 Shell Credits, and 10 Advanced Resonance Potions. The announcement also confirmed everyone gets the playable four-star characters Sanhua and Yuanwu, another free weapon, a free five-star Winter Brume series weapon, 1,600 more Astrite, and a Novice Convene banner that can guarantee two five-star characters if you pull on it.
Wuthering Waves will come to PCs and mobile devices on May 22, 2024.
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Siliconera Monday, May 20, 2024 1:30 PM
A new collaboration campaign featuring the Vtuber group Hololive Gamers will appear at the Japanese steakhouse chain Ikinari Steak throughout June 2024. Exclusive packaging and merchandise decorated with the four Vtubers—Shirakami Fubuki, Nekomata Okayu, Inugami Korone, and Ookami Mio—will appear in this campaign. While Ikinari Steak has also prepared a link to the official webpage, it will only actually open the page on May 24, 2024. [Thanks, Game Watch!]
The outlets will play music related to the Vtubers for the duration of this event. People can order a special set containing the Shoulder Loin Steak or Fillet Steak that costs 500 yen. The set will include black oolong tea with special drink packaging and a bonus novelty item. The latter will depend on the date; the first half up to June 15, 2024, will include a clear file, while the second half from June 16, 2024, will instead come with a tin badge.
While all outlets of the chain across Japan will feature the collaboration, four of them will go a step further by adding decorations based on the Vtubers and selling more merchandise. People who have the LINE app mogily can also download exclusive wallpapers featuring the Vtubers. However, visitors must still order food at the outlets before they are allowed access to the merchandise shop. These outlets will be located at West Ikebukuro, Suehirocho in Tokyo, Osu in Nagoya, and Fukushima in Osaka.
The Hololive Gamers collaboration campaign will take place at Ikinari Steak outlets across Japan on June 1-30, 2024.
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Siliconera Monday, May 20, 2024 1:00 PM
Ahead of Smile Fest 2024 Tokyo and Osaka, Good Smile Company revealed a limited edition Chun-Li Pop Up Parade Street Fighter figure of her in a pink costume. She will cost ￥5,000 (~$32) at the event and when sold online.
This Chun-Li Pop Up Parade figure should look familiar, as the Street Fighter heroine joined the line back in 2022 alongside Cammy. This 2024 figure is based on that exact collectible. The only difference is her dress is pink instead of blue. Her hair accessories, wrist bands, tights, and shoes are all the same color. This will be a limited edition release. However, Good Smile Company didn't clarify how "limited" it will be.
While this figure isn't available yet, Good Smile Company already shared final photos of it with us.
To compare it to the original, here are the two versions of Chun-Li side-by-side.
This will mark the third version of the fighter in the Pop Up Parade line. One based on her Street Fighter 6 appearance ended up being announced at the end of 2023.
The Street Fighter Chun-Li Pink Pop Up Parade figure variant will be sold at Smile Fest 2024 Tokyo, with online sales appearing alongside that. Good Smile Company will hold Smile Fest 2024 Tokyo on June 22-23, 2024, followed by the Osaka event on August 3-4, 2024.
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Siliconera Monday, May 20, 2024 12:30 PM
Kaiyodo shared more details about the upcoming release of its Ninja Gaiden Ryu Hayabusa Revoltech action figure. It will officially release the item in January 2025.
The company will also open the pre-order window for the action figure for around two months starting from May 27, 2024. The product will have a price tag of 12,100 yen (~$77.55).
The company is also preparing an exclusive bonus in select outlets. People who place orders in stores directly managed by Kaiyodo and Koei Tecmo will be able to get the Blade of the Archfiend, which appeared in the Ninja Gaiden II and Ninja Gaiden 3 entries, as an extra item.
Kaiyodo's Japanese announcement tweet is available to view right below:
The action figure has been undergoing development for quite some time. Kaiyodo first revealed an unpainted prototype of Ryu Hayabusa's Revoltech at Wonder Festival 2024 Winter in February 2024. The company later shared images of the fully-painted prototype in early May 2024, which indicates that it would open pre-orders for the action figure in the coming days.
Pre-orders for the Revoltech Amazing Yamaguchi action figure of Ryu Hayabusa from the Ninja Gaiden series will be available from May 27, 2024, to July 24, 2024. Kaiyodo will release the finished products in January 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, May 20, 2024 12:00 PM
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin was one of my favorite games for 2021 on Nintendo Switch, and I certainly consider it one of the most underrated JRPGs from this decade. The game is finally coming to PlayStation consoles with a long-awaited PS4 port. Three years later, it still feels good after spending a little time with this release.
It turns out, Monster Hunter Stories 2 works just as well on PS4 as it did back on the Nintendo Switch. Based on my early experience, it honestly may be even better. I never played this game on the PC, so I didn't get to benefit from the performance and visual improvements there. Trying the port via my PS5 involved seeing some noticeable differences.
For one, the resolution is sharper. Monster Hunter Stories 2 looks better on a TV now than it did when I first played it in TV mode on the Switch. In addition, the performance in the game ensures its frame rate was pretty solid during my time testing this version. I used this opportunity to run through the first few opening hours I was quite familiar with already. The game wastes no time kicking off with a bombastic opening, before slowing down for a relaxing island life vibe as your player character — a Monster Rider rather than Hunter like the core series — sets out to learn the ropes.
The initial area of Hakolo Island instantly looked so much better in this version. The coastline looked stunning, while my custom character and the monsters didn't look fuzzy or anything like I remember on Switch. The almost cel-shaded look of this JRPG looks so stunning when played with backwards compatibility on PS5.
Right off the bat, anyone who plays the core Monster Hunter games should know this is quite a different experience. And this is to its benefit. Monster Hunter Stories 2 on PS4 is more akin to the Pokemon titles. Players go around the world to various regions and collect eggs of various iconic monsters like the Rathalos. You then hatch these eggs to use monsters as your partners in battles. The battles themselves take place with a strict triangular elemental system.
This system boils down to the red attacks beating the green ones who beat the blue ones and so on. However, there is so much more to this system than meets the eye. For instance, you can find separately from your current monster partner at any time. This makes for a nice double battle type of situation. However, you can also hop on the back of your pal and team up together. This provides more powerful moves but at the cost of having your hearts shared together. It is a neat and surprisingly deep system, which leaves room for experimentation. After all, you are even able to have your Rider switch through the weapon types a la the core series during battle as well.
All of these different concepts can make the battles long and arduous, which mainline fans may be familiar with. There is immense challenge here to be found for those who desire it. For me, though, I just appreciate the idea of a high-quality, high-budget Pokemon-like game on PlayStation.
There just aren't enough of these types of monster-collecting games of this caliber on the PlayStation. At least, outside of indie titles and some Digimon games. Monster Hunter Stories 2 is one of the finest examples of this engrossing concept and it reeled me in faster than any of the core series titles ever did when it first came out, and the PS4 release seems poised to do the same. If the first few hours of hatching eggs and completing side quests are anything to go by, this gorgeous and smoother port on PlayStation will likely reel me in once again.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin releases on the PS4 on June 14, 2024.
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Siliconera Monday, May 20, 2024 11:30 AM
HoYoVerse announced on both the Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail social media accounts that the US versions of the games will feature updated price notices for Primogem and Stellar Jade currency. It noted this move is designed to comply with tax collection regulations and will appear starting on June 3, 2024.
The messaging for the change is largely the same in both announcements. In each case, HoYoVerse noted the Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail top-up center and PC site will feature an updated currency price for Primogems and Stellar Jades. In each case it will show the base price with taxes and fees included. At the moment now, only the base price is shown for the items. So if someone were to buy 1,980 Genesis Crystals to put toward Primogems for Genshin Impact right now, the price would say $29.99. (Honkai: Star Rail likewise gives someone 1,980 Oneiric Shards to put toward Stellar Jades for $29.99.) After this change is implemented, the displayed price should be higher due to including associated taxes and fees.
People are already paying these taxes and fees for the currency in games like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail. It's just the pages to buy them don't show the final price with those additional costs associated with the packs right now.
Here's one of the full notices, to help offer the official explanation for the changes:
There's no such notice yet on the Tears of Themis or Honkai Impact 3rd social media accounts. However, it is possible this change could apply to both of those HoYoVerse games as well.
Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. Honkai: Star Rail is available for the PS5, PC, and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Monday, May 20, 2024 11:01 AM
Brace yourself, because I might make you feel old. Monster Hunter Stories turns eight this year, ahead of the Switch, PS4, and PC remaster. A lot's happened since then, like mobile ports and a sequel. After going through the introduction, it still feels like a fresh spin-off that involved Capcom taking a chance to try new things.
For those who missed it the first time around or the sequel, the world of Monster Hunter Stories involves people people who are riders. They take monster eggs from nests, go through hatching ceremonies to bond with the creatures, then right and fight alongside them as trusted friends. This first installment involves a young rider who is just coming of age and taking their first steps in the role, while also dealing with a world-threatening plight affecting monsters called the Black Blight.
In these earliest moments, the main thing I noticed is how much fresher Monster Hunter Stories looked with this remaster. Capcom always ensured it was a bright, colorful game that managed to make certain monsters seem cuter than their traditional forms. It's very much an anime-style romp, giving us a chance to live Pokemon-like dreams with elder dragon beings that would normally crush us and pick their teeth with our bones. Things are especially crisp and seemed even more vivid now, with the early textures, areas, and characters rendered well.
I also began to better appreciate just how cartoonish this original Monster Hunter Stories is. It relies so heavily upon the same sorts of story beats and character backgrounds as popular anime series geared towards kids. Combined with the even more vibrant world, it feels even more like a cartoon itself. It's a good thing, especially since from my past encounter with it I recall it getting more complex. The inclusion of full voice acting, including dual audio, helps with that immersion.
As with the actual gameplay experience, I didn't get to spend as much time going through the Museum Mode for the Monster Hunter Stories remaster yet. However, what I have see helps show exactly how true-to-life the actual game is compared to the original concept art and designs. I mainly looked at some of the character designs, but seeing the progression and reading the developers' thoughts seems as insightful as ever.
Even after just returning to Monster Hunter Stories, the remaster is starting to make me appreciate this spin-off series even more.It really dared to do something different. Getting to check development art and re-experience it makes me appreciate what Capcom started.
The Monster Hunter Stories remaster will come to the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC on June 14, 2024. It is also available on the 3DS and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Monday, May 20, 2024 10:30 AM
Nintendo and Intelligent Systems revealed the 2024 Fire Emblem Heroes bridal banner, and this year it includes Fire Emblem Engage characters Lapis and Nel alongside original characters Sharena, Veronica, and Embla. It is live in the game now.
The main banner features Lapis, Nel, Embla and the duo unit Sharena with Veronica. All of them are available as five-star characters, though Nel can also appear as a four-star. Each one is wearing a wedding gown. Embla is a colorless, flying, beast-type unit. Lapis is a sword-wielding cavalry fighter. Nel is a green, infantry dragon. Finally, Sharena with Veronica is a cavalry unit that wields a spear.
There is only one groom character this year. The announcement tweet noted that Alcryst: Tender Groom is a Tempest Trials+ reward for going through that mode. People can earn one four-star and one five-star version of him by playing.
Here is the 2024 Fire Emblem Heroes bridal banner trailer showing off Embla, Lapis, Nel, and the Sharena and Veronica duo unit.
The bridal banner is a regular thing in the game. It typically appears each May. The 2023 banner included characters from Fire Emblem Awakening like Flavia, Say'ri, and Tiki.
Fire Emblem Heroes is available for the PC and mobile devices, and the latest bridal banner will remain live until June 19, 2024.
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, May 20, 2024 3:53 PM  Wuthering Waves has over 30 million players eagerly awaiting – and for good reason. Players have two resonators to look forward to unlocking for free when they jump in: Sanhua and Yuanwu. How to get Sanhua for free in Wuthering Waves Sanhua is a 4-star rarity Glacio resonator (character) who wields a sword. The Wuthering Waves X/Twitter account has mentioned that Sanhua, alongside other rewards, can be earned by consecutively signing in for seven days. A week of signing in after launch is not going to be a tall task for many fans. Image: Kuro Games Like other gacha games, Wuthering Waves will automatically detect you sign in in for a new day. It's not been confirmed whether it will refresh as a new day at midnight or after 24 hours of your first log-in. The former is the likeliest case. Upon your 7th day of consecutively signing in, you'll be awarded with the Gifts of Thawing Frost, including Sanhua, 4x Lustrous Tides, and 4x Radiant Tides. Not s... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, May 20, 2024 3:24 PM  There is no denying that there are a ton of weapons in the smash-hit Roblox FPS. So, figuring out just what to equip for the ultimate Gunfight Arena loadouts can take a bit of work. Never fear, though; I am a pro. Best Gunfight Arena loadouts These loadouts cover several different playstyles and ranges. Pick the one that suits your preferred technique, whether long-range or up close and personal. I'm a spray-and-pray kind of guy in this and Battlebit Remastered. Mobile loadout If you're playing on Mobile, you're going to need a few boxes ticked. Your Gunfight Arena loadout will be good at killing without aiming and be usable on a small screen. This loadout doesn't focus on accuracy but more on fire damage. Primary – M14E2 – Broken hipfire mechanics, great fire rate Secondary – Desert Eagle – Huge damage Killstreaks – Shield, Turret, Orbital Laser – With the turret under the shield, you can passively rack ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, May 20, 2024 2:55 PM  If you're like me, you know the Rogue is the most badass class in Diablo 4. With this in mind, let me show you how to get the Saboteur's Signet Unique Ring in Diablo 4 and the best build. What is the Saboteur's Signet in Diablo 4? The Saboteur's Signet is a Rogue-exclusive Unique Ring that augments the Flurry ability. Each time you cast Flurry, there's a chance that you'll throw a grenade that stuns enemies for one second. Your Grenade Skills also gain a Lucky Hit chance. How to get the Saboteur's Signet in Diablo 4 You can only get the Saboteur's Signet by playing on World Tier 3 or 4. As long as you're on those difficulties, the Unique Ring has a small chance of appearing in Chests or from defeated enemies. Helltides have received tremendous buffs in Season Four and offer a fantastic source of gear. For more targeted farming, World Events are superb for high-tier loot, although you do have to wait for them to sho... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, May 20, 2024 2:25 PM  When getting into Strongest Battlegrounds, you want to make sure you're playing with the best characters. When you're up against top-tier players, every little stat makes a difference. Strongest Battlegrounds tier list Let's face it: not all Strongest Battlegrounds characters are created equal; some are really terrible. However, a lot of it comes down to your skill in Roblox fighting games, how you like to play the game, and what movesets work for you. Also, sometimes you may just want a challenge. These are my choices for the best Strongest Battlegrounds characters in a tier list based on my experience. Screenshot: PC Invasion S Tier These characters are just the best of the best. This boils down to a few factors, such as their lightning-quick attack speeds and passives. The Strongest hero (Saitama) – Monstrous damage output, but can be a little slow. However, Saitama's ultimate is usually a one-hit KO, making him at the top of the St... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, May 20, 2024 2:14 PM  The Helicopter in A Dusty Adventure is incredibly alluring, hovering above the lobby – within reach, but out of our grasp. Unfortunately, it's not easy to get hold of. Unless you're lucky. How to unlock the Helicopter in A Dusty Adventure The helicopter is a limited vehicle that's a part of the current Car Raffle. This is a fancy term for a gacha box, and the Helicopter has a 1% chance of being pulled when you try your luck. Each go at the Car Raffle costs either 49 Robux or 200 Dusty Coins. Image: NoobBlox Unfortunately, the only way to get the Helicopter is by being incredibly lucky in the Car Raffle. The current season will last until the middle of June, around the 15th. So you've plenty of time to earn Dusty Coins. But with the odds being so low, you'll either have to really focus on getting Dusty Coins, or fork out Robux to try and pull as much as possible. As the Helicopter requires Dusty Coins, you'll need to learn how ... |
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