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GamersHeroes Tuesday, June 4, 2024 7:14 PM
    

The culmination of a decade of surprises and one-liners, Studio Seufz and AMC Games are releasing their slapstick roguelike adventure Lucky Tower Ultimate into Steam Early Access this August.

The post Lucky Tower Ultimate Coming to Early Access August 2024 appeared first on GamersHeroes.


Kotaku Tuesday, June 4, 2024 5:15 PM
    

Just a month into Hades 2's Early Access launch, the acclaimed action-RPG is already getting its second update, and it's a major one. Patch 2 is full of dozens of buffs and bug fixes, as well one change that reduces how often final boss Chronos is "patently unfair."

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Kotaku Tuesday, June 4, 2024 5:05 PM
    

Valve's free-to-play class-based shooter, Team Fortress 2, is over 16 years old and yet continues to be one of the most-played games on Steam. However, TF2's large fanbase is fed up with Valve's inability or unwillingness to fix the game's bot issues and has started up a new, large-scale campaign to pressure the…

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Kotaku Tuesday, June 4, 2024 4:25 PM
    

When MultiVersus, Warner Bros. crossover brawler, was in beta, Scooby-Doo's Velma was arguably the best fighter on the roster. Two years later, the game is officially out and Jinkies, the queen has lost her crown and become one of the worst characters in the game. The fall from grace has been so severe that…

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PCGamesN Tuesday, June 4, 2024 9:08 PM
     We just got hands on with the fanciest GPU and motherboard you can buy

When Gigabyte launched its Xtreme Prestige lineup a few weeks ago, we weren't entirely sure what to make of the extravagantly decorated graphics card and motherboard. But, having got hands and eyes on with the real deal, we can't help but be impressed, even if we're still not sure why you'd put forged titanium on a computer component.

The specs and designs of these products are such that Gigabyte would certainly hope they earn places on their respective best-of lists. The Aorus GeForce RTX 4080 Super Xtreme Ice 16G especially stands out as its the fastest clocked card in its class and so a natural candidate to be one of the best graphics card you can buy.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Gigabyte Aero 15 laptop review, Gigabyte Aorus X470 Gaming 7 WiFi review, Best AMD gaming motherboard

PCGamesN Tuesday, June 4, 2024 7:01 PM
     Steam FPS game with almost perfect reviews suddenly drops new episode

You think '90s shooters, you think Doom, Half-Life, and Quake. But it wasn't all super shotguns and crowbars - we had spells and sorcery back in the boomer shooter era, too. Alongside id Software's 1993 monolith and Valve's scientific opus, Heretic and Hexen have slipped into relative obscurity. But their spirit lives on thanks to a supremely fast, devoutly fun Steam FPS game that has almost perfect reviews from players, and just dropped a massive new episode right out of nowhere.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best old games, Best fantasy games

PCGamesN Tuesday, June 4, 2024 6:28 PM
     Massive new survival game sells 200,000 copies in just five days

You might be forgiven for wondering if the gaming world really needs more survival games. After all, it has become a staple genre especially on PC. Heavy hitters like Rust, Ark, Valheim, and Sons of the Forest have led the pack so successfully you might think there's no room for anyone else. Thankfully, it appears that's not the case with recent newcomer Soulmask hitting a stunning number of copies sold in an incredibly short amount of time.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best RPGs, Best upcoming PC games

PCGamesN Tuesday, June 4, 2024 5:26 PM
     Part of Dark and Darker goes free to play but still isn't on Steam

The saga of Dark and Darker has taken yet another turn. Over a year after being suddenly removed from Steam due to legal issues and following a relaunch on other platforms including the Epic Games Store, the hardcore dungeon crawler is back again. This time, however, it's taking a slightly different form. 

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dark and Darker release date, Dark and Darker system requirements, Dark and Darker classes guide

PCGamesN Tuesday, June 4, 2024 4:00 PM
     Classic Flash era roguelike makes a comeback with Steam revamp

Sites like Newgrounds and Miniclip were the home of simple and effective games back in the day. The results of The Impossible Quiz are forever burned into my brain at this point after figuring out just what obtuse answer it wants you to give, and while this era of videogames has largely gone the way of the dodo, there's still an uncomplicated enjoyment to be found in them. Lucky Tower Ultimate wants to bring this vibe back, and we finally have a release date for its Steam Early Access launch.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games , Free Steam games, Best tower defence games

Twinfinite Tuesday, June 4, 2024 6:10 PM
    
Even with these, I still don't have enough to pull for Juvia...

Twinfinite Tuesday, June 4, 2024 5:04 PM
    
Never say no to freebies.

Twinfinite Tuesday, June 4, 2024 4:29 PM
    
For when you live for the challenge.

Siliconera Tuesday, June 4, 2024 8:00 PM
    

Mountain Dew Gaming Big Sippin Beats FFXIV Stormblood Expansion

Back when the May 2024 Mountain Dew event kicked off in FFXIV, Mountain Dew Gaming representative Big Sippin also appeared in the game. In addition to giving away promotional items, the person is playing, and they just beat the Stormblood expansion.

Ahead of these events, the Mountain Dew Gaming account would let people know when Big Sippin would be going through major FFXIV quests and invite players to join. On June 1, 2024, as an example, the account noted Big Sippin's location on Eureka on Hyperion before heading to Eureka and asked for assistance.  

Here's the Mountain Dew Gaming video showcasing the FFXIV Stormblood boss fight Big Sippin went through on the way to Shadowbringers. Note that there are spoilers for the expansion in it.

https://twitter.com/MTNDEWGaming/status/1797727938881912996

As a reminder, this Mountain Dew crossover event with rewards only lasts until July 14, 2024. So it doesn't cut-off right when the 7.0 patch arrives and Dawntrail debuts. People still have a chance to buy drinks and earn items like the Mountain Zu mount once the update appears. The Mountain Dew Gaming X account also regularly notes where Big Sippin is.

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Dawntrail expansion debuts on July 2, 2024. TheMountain Dew event with Mountain Zu mount runs until July 14, 2024. 

The post Mountain Dew Gaming Big Sippin Beats FFXIV Stormblood Expansion appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, June 4, 2024 7:00 PM
    

New Digimon Guilmon and Veemon Figures Being Sold in a Set

Bandai Namco announced its upcoming Digimon figures will include Guilmon and Veemon, which will be sold together. The duo will launch worldwide in December 2024, and it is one of the more budget-friendly sets due to coming in at $25. Both are C-level prizes in an upcoming Japanese September 2024 Ichiban Kuji.

Here's the official announcement, which shows official photos of both of the upcoming Digimon figures. While both of them are 1.9" tall, this is only because Guilmon is sitting down. (Normally, that character would be taller than Veemon.) 

https://twitter.com/BandaiCollect/status/1798022586535760047

While both Guilmon and Veemon make appearances in multiple Digimon video games, both are also notable for appearing as partners for characters in the series' anime adaptations. Guilmon is Takato's partner in the Tamers series. (He also appeared in Xros Wars.) Meanwhile, Veemon is paired up with Daisuke in Adventure 02.

It isn't uncommon for figures of both characters to appear. MegaHouse released one of Veemon with Daisuke back in 2017. MegaHouse also had one appear in its DigiColle line. Likewise, MegaHouse had a Guilmon figure that came with Takato. That appeared initially in 2017 too.

The Digimon Guilmon and Veemon set of figures will launch in December 2024.  Both the Adventure 02 and Tamers anime series are streaming on Amazon in select regions.

The post New Digimon Guilmon and Veemon Figures Being Sold in a Set appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, June 4, 2024 6:00 PM
    

Gunpla and Gundam character model kits appearing in Q4 2024 from October to December

Bandai Spirits revealed numerous new Gunpla and other model kits based on Gundam series characters. These Gunpla kits will be gradually available for sale to the public in Japan in Q4 2024, so we'll see them between October 2024 and December 2024.

The primary spotlight in this quarter will have a specific focus on two titles: Gundam SEED Freedom and Requiem for Vengeance. The former appeared first in theaters, and Sunrise will bring it to Netflix and Prime Video on June 8, 2024. Meanwhile, the Unreal Engine 5-made Universal Century movie Requiem for Vengeance is slated to appear globally exclusively on Netflix in Fall 2024.

However, not all of the kits in this batch will depict the mechanical Mobile Suits. Bandai Spirits also included a Figure-rise Standard model kit based on The Witch From Mercury character Nika Nanaura.

These are the Gunpla and Gundam character kits that will appear in the first month of Q4 2024 in October 2024, along with their Japanese MSRP:

  • Best Mecha Collection 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam (Revival Ver.) [Mobile Suit Gundam] - ¥1,320
  • High Grade 1/144 Zaku II F Type Solari [Requiem for Vengeance] - ¥2,090
  • High Grade 1/144 Gundam EX [Requiem for Vengeance] - ¥2,090
  • High Grade Cosmic Era 1/144 Black Knight Squad Cal-re.A [SEED Freedom] - ¥4,070
  • High Grade Cosmic Era 1/144 Murasame Kai [SEED Freedom] - ¥2,750
  • BB Senshi - Cosmic Era Destined Showdown set (Force Impulse Gundam, Destiny Gundam, Freedom Gundam, and Strike Freedom Gundam) [SEED Destiny] - ¥3,630
  • Figure-rise Standard of Nika Nanaura [The Witch From Mercury] - ¥4,180

The following kits will be available in November 2024:

  • High Grade Cosmic Era 1/144 Destiny Gundam Spec II with Zeus Silhouette [SEED Freedom] - ¥7,920
  • High Grade Universal Century 1/144 Bolinoak Sammahn [Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam] - ¥3,520
  • Option Parts Set - Gunpla 13 (Gunpla Battle Arm Arms) [Gundam Build Fighters] - ¥880
  • Master Grade Super Deformed Wing Gundam Zero EW [Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz] - ¥4,950
  • BB Senshi - ZGMF ZAKU Series set (Lunamaria's Gunner ZAKU Warrior, Blaze ZAKU Warrior, Blaze ZAKU Phantom - Rey & Heine Customs) [SEED Destiny] - ¥3,520

And last but not least, these are the model kits announced for December 2024:

  • Real Grade 1/144 Akatsuki Gundam with Oowashi set [SEED Destiny] - ¥8,800
  • BB Senshi - C.E.73 -Stargazer- set (Stargazer Gundam, Strike Noir Gundam, Blu Duel Gundam, Verde Buster Gundam) [SEED C.E.73 -Stargazer-] - ¥3,520

The post These Gunpla and Gundam Character Kits Will Come in Q4 2024 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, June 4, 2024 5:30 PM
    

To mark the first anniversary of Street Fighter 6, GRAPHT is organizing an official pop-up store at Tokyo Solamachi. The event will take place from June 12, 2024, to August 27, 2024, on the 3rd floor of the Tower Yard 5 in Oshiage Tokyo Solamachi.

View the announcement twitter post below: 

https://twitter.com/TeamGRAPHT/status/1797838162980655496

The pop-up store will offer a variety of merchandise related to Street Fighter 6, including embroidery art keychains, tote bags, character T-shirts, and woven hand towels. Additional new items and popular items from past collections will also be available. Some of the featured products are:

  • Embroidery Art Keychains: 1,650 yen each (approximately $12)
  • Marisa Big Tote Bag: 3,300 yen (approximately $24)
  • Chun-Li Shoulder Tote Bag: 3,300 yen (approximately $24)
  • Character T-shirts: 5,500 yen each (approximately $40)
  • Embroidered Patch Hand Towels: 1,650 yen each (approximately $12)
  • Luke Daily Tote Bag: 2,750 yen (approximately $20)

The store will also offer hand-printed T-shirts featuring Street Fighter 6 mural art, which was displayed in Tokyo Nihonbashi for a limited time last year. These T-shirts are priced at 8,800 yen each (approximately $64).

During the event, customers who spend 8,800 yen (tax included, approximately $64) or more will receive a 1st Anniversary Logo Sticker. Additionally, with every purchase of 3,300 yen (tax included, approximately $24), a randomly selected illustrated sticker will be given. The character featured on the sticker will change periodically throughout the event. The schedule for the stickers is:

  • June 12 to June 30: Luke, Chun-Li, Zangief, Cammy, Guile, Rashid, Ed
  • July 1 to July 31: Ryu, Juri, E. Honda, JP, Blanka, Marisa, A.K.I.
  • August 1 to August 27: Ken, Jamie, Kimberly, Lily, Manon, Dee Jay, Dhalsim, Akuma

For those unable to attend the pop-up store, the items will later be available for purchase on the GRAPHT EC site.

Street Fighter 6 is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

The post Street Fighter 6 1st Anniversary Pop-Up Store at Tokyo Solamachi appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, June 4, 2024 5:00 PM
    

Square Enix Amazon Store Gets More FFVII Rebirth Play Arts Kai Figures

The Square Enix Amazon storefront updated to include all of its most recent FFVII Rebirth Play Arts Kai figures. The two latest ones are Cloud and Yuffie variants, following the Japanese eStore opening orders for the Yuffie one.

Both the Cloud and Yuffie FFVII Rebirth Play Arts Kai figures are $179.99 each. Both come with their signature weapons, so he can wield a Buster Sword and she can carry a shuriken. Both include extra face plates and hand parts for posing purposes. They are also articulated figures with multiple posing options.

Here's a closer look at both of the figures:

While these are the only two FFVII Rebirth figures on the Square Enix Amazon store, there are a number of ones based on characters' FFVII Remake appearances also immediately available and shipping now. For example, someone could pick up Red XIII for  $159.99 or Tifa Lockhart in one of her Wall Market dresses for $115.50.

The FFVII Rebirth Play Arts Kai Cloud and Yuffie figures will ship from Amazon on June 11, 2025. FFVII Rebirth is on the PS5, and the console exclusivity embargo expired in May 2024. FFVII Remake is available on the PS4, PS5, and PC.

The post Square Enix Amazon Store Gets More FFVII Rebirth Play Arts Kai appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, June 4, 2024 4:30 PM
    

Capcom and Seiko unveiled a new line of watches inspired by the characters Chun-Li, Cammy, and Juri from Street Fighter 6. These limited-edition watches feature decorations on the face and stylistic elements inspired by the three fighters and are now available for pre-order on the PREMICO online shop.

You can view the original social media announcement bellow:

https://twitter.com/StreetFighterJA/status/1797901099615084830

Each watch is priced at 59,800 yen (approximately $435). The shipping fee is 700 yen (approximately $5). Pre-orders are open now in Japan, with shipments starting in late December 2024.

Here are the exact details for each of the Street Fighter 6 Seiko watches:

  • Chun-Li Watch: Features Chun-Li's White, blue and gold color scheme with intricate details reminiscent of her outfit.
  • Cammy Watch: Mimics Cammy's military-inspired look with a blue and red Union Jack.
  • Juri Watch: Features Juri's aesthetic with a black and purple design.

The watches are made with a stainless steel case, caseback, and band, and they feature a curved hardlex windshield. The case size is approximately 47 x 39.8 x 12.8 mm, and wrist circumference options are available in S (14cm), M (16cm), and L (18cm). They are powered by a quartz movement and are water resistant up to 10 atmospheres. Each watch comes with a one-year quality warranty. Each one comes with an acrylic stand, which is 310 mm (length) x 250 mm (width) before assembly.

Seiko often makes watches inspired by anime or game series. Past ones called back to One Piece and Gintama.

Street Fighter 6 is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Seiko watches launch in December 2024

The post Street Fighter 6 Seiko Watches Inspired by Chun-Li, Cammy, and Juri appeared first on Siliconera.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, June 4, 2024 10:43 PM
     How To Untangle The Founts Of Light And Darkness In Destiny 2 VWhen you first come across some Founts of Light and Darkness to untangle in Destiny 2: The Final Shape, it can be a little confusing. Thankfully, I am here to do the untangling for you. It is a similar process to the Conduits earlier in the game. The correct order for the Founts of Light and Darkness When you reach this stage in the Destiny 2: The Final Shape campaign, there is a particular order you must untangle or activate Founts to access the next area. The way you can identify this is by the beams of light shining from the plates themselves. The first will have one beam, the second, two, and so on. To activate these plates, you must first grab the corresponding Motes until you have the maximum. This can be achieved by killing one of the Guardians of Light and Dark. They will drop enough motes for you to have enough to Untangle one of the Founts in Destiny 2. To pick up light motes you must kill a Guardian of Light and Dark using the shield. This will drop three light ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, June 4, 2024 6:11 PM
     How to get Hazardous Propulsion Titan Exotic in Destiny 2 and best buildsTitans have arguably the best Exotics in The Final Shape. If you want to turn your humble Barricade into a Rocket salvo, let me show you how to get the Hazardous Propulsion Titan Exotic and the best builds in Destiny 2. How to get the Hazardous Propulsion Exotic Chest Armor in Destiny 2 You can get the Hazardous Propulsion from Master Rahool in the Tower as part of his Exotic Focusing service. Unfortunately, Exotic Focusing isn't available immediately, and you must reset your rank with the Cryptarch to unlock it. You can increase your rank by decoding engrams with Master Rahool, but this will take some time. Once you hit level 16 with Rahool, you can Focus the Hazardous Propulsion with an Exotic Cipher and 10,000 Glimmer. What is the Hazardous Propulsion in Destiny 2? The Hazardous Propulsion is a Titan-exclusive Exotic Chest armor that fires a volley of rockets when you deploy your Barricade. You load rockets by landing precision hits, although it doesn't ta...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, June 4, 2024 6:10 PM
     Pale Heart Destiny 2Taken a break from Destiny 2: The Final Shape's Campaign to quickly claim an engram? Perhaps to pick up a few Bounties? If so, you'll be slapped with a big ol' warning advising you to return to the Pale Heart. But what happens if you leave the Campaign early? Leaving The Final Shape Campaign – What happens if you leave The Pale Heart early? Screenshot: PC Invasion Traveling to a different destination while playing Destiny 2: The Final Shape's Campaign for the first time causes the following message to appear: "RETURN TO THE PALE HEART. Attention: The Final Shape Campaign is structured as a full end-to-end narrative. For the best experience, we recommend completing the campaign missions before playing other activities." As alarming as this might seem, you'll be glad to know that Guardians can leave the Pale Heart destination and take a break from the Final Shape Campaign with no consequences. The reason the "RETURN TO ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, June 4, 2024 6:04 PM
     Destiny 2 The Final Shape Super 2Not only will you be able to experience a whole new subclass in Prismatic, but The Final Shape brings more supers and aspects you can use for the other subclasses in Destiny 2. Here is how to unlock all The Final Shape Solar, Arc, and Void Supers and Aspects for Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans in Destiny 2. Destiny 2: How to unlock all The Final Shape Solar, Arc, and Void Supers and Aspects Contrary to the Strand meditation farming we needed to do back in the Lightfall days, all you have to do to unlock every single new super and aspect in The Final Shape is to progress through the campaign. Screenshot: PC Invasion Each of these supers and aspects will eventually become available the further you get into the story, and you will find them inside Prismatic Chests, often located at the end of campaign missions. Here is a list of all the new The Final Shape supers and aspects. The Final Shape Supers SuperClassSubclassDescriptionTwilight ArsenalTitanVoidThrow three Void axes...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, June 4, 2024 5:29 PM
     How To Untrack Stuck Triumphs In Destiny 2 The Final Shape OverthrowAs you play through The Final Shape campaign in Destiny 2, you'll encounter special Bound enemies that are invulnerable to normal gunfire and abilities. The game teaches you how to deal with them, but if you weren't paying attention in the heat of battle, you may have forgotten how to break their shields. Bound enemies are incredibly common during The Final Shape campaign in Destiny 2, so learning their weaknesses is crucial if you want to finish the story on Legendary difficulty. The new Prismatic subclass is the key to defeating them, but you still can't just toss random Prismatic abilities at them and call it a day. Here's what you need to do to make Bound enemies vulnerable in Destiny 2 The Final Shape. How to Damage Glowing Bound Enemies in Destiny 2 To break the shields of Bound enemies and make them vulnerable to normal damage sources in Destiny 2 The Final Shape, you need to equip the Prismatic subclass and activate Transcendence. While Transcen...

TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, June 4, 2024 5:38 PM
     9th Level Games has shared its latest endeavor, "City of Skull," a comprehensive campaign setting for Mazes Fantasy Roleplaying, now seeking funding on BackerKit. The new campaign, set to be published as a hardcover book, introduces a unique West Marches hex crawler adventure path to the Mazes game series. "City of Skull" offers a vivid...

TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, June 4, 2024 5:16 PM
     Mantic Games has announced its acquisition of River Horse, a move that consolidates a longstanding collaboration between the two tabletop game developers. This partnership is set to enhance Mantic's game portfolio by incorporating River Horse's licensed games and universes. As part of the acquisition, game designer Alessio Cavatore will join Mantic Games. Cavatore has previously...

TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, June 4, 2024 4:06 PM
     DV Games has announced its upcoming lineup of board games set for release in the fourth quarter of 2024. The new titles include "Until Proven Guilty," "BANG! Dice Explosion," and "Lost In Adventure – The Labyrinth," each offering unique gameplay experiences. Until Proven Guilty: A Narrative Legal Game Developed by Enrico Procacci with artwork by...

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, June 4, 2024 5:13 PM

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, June 4, 2024 5:00 PM

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, June 4, 2024 4:48 PM
    

An exclusive Spider-Man costume was also announced.

The post Marvel Rivals Gets New Trailer, Console Versions Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.


Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, June 4, 2024 4:35 PM

iDev Games Feed Tuesday, June 4, 2024 4:34 PM
     An expesive diamond has stolen from a museum....

MonsterVine Tuesday, June 4, 2024 5:54 PM
     As someone who's getting up there in age, a good mattress is something that's to be treasured when you find the perfect one, especially if you're the type to want to play games in bed. We were lucky enough to be sent the VibraSonic mattress by Beyond-Sleep and in the video below you'll see our […]

MonsterVine Tuesday, June 4, 2024 5:00 PM
     I missed out on Void Bastards the first time around so I was excited to get a chance to take an early look at the spiritual successor coming this fall, Wild Bastards. Wild Bastards is described as a roguelike strategy shooter and I wasn't sure that combination would work but was pleasantly surprised with the […]