GamersHeroes Sunday, June 16, 2024 11:08 AM Nightmare Kart is positively dreamy, channeling the best kart racers to create something truly divine. While the emphasis on combat might lead to some unnecessary chaos, its addictive blend of speed and offense makes it worthy of all Hunters. The post Nightmare Kart Review appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Sunday, June 16, 2024 11:00 AM  Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is almost here, so we'll help you make sure you're ready to access and conquer the DLC when it arrives. We've also got details on four new bosses who were recently added to Octopath Traveler II, as well as suggestions for those looking to get caught up on Dragon Age before The… |
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PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 12:26 PM  With Stardew Valley 1.6 finally upon us and Haunted Chocolatier a distant dream for now, I'm always looking for ways to enhance my pixelated farming experience. Changes to Pelican Town are best when they feel like natural extensions of the base game, and I've got something that fits the bill perfectly for you. If you think Stardew is lacking in artisan aesthetics, that's about to change. Continue reading Big Stardew Valley mod overhauls artisanal activities and resources MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stardew Valley multiplayer, Stardew Valley realism, The best Stardew Valley mods |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 10:31 AM  Balatro isn't just a standout deckbuilding roguelike, it's easily going to be one of the best games of 2024. It takes the rules of poker and completely twists them into something hypnotic, seeing you wake from an hours-long stupor where you've been lost to the will of the cards. Dungeons and Degenerate Gamblers does the same for blackjack, as it takes the card game's simple rules and turns them up to overdrive. You've not got long, but this is a Steam Next Fest demo you don't want to miss downloading. Continue reading New deckbuilding roguelike is blackjack Balatro, and it has a demo MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best card games, Upcoming PC games, Best roguelike games |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 9:22 AM  Spawns might be too difficult in Helldivers 2 right now. Multiple players are calling on Arrowhead to nerf the current spawn rates across the game, saying that with the most recent patch there hasn't really been a fix to how many enemies we're facing. I've been having a similar problem for a few weeks now, and Arrowhead is now aware of apparent spawn issues, even if the team is unsure how bad it actually is. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Helldivers 2 weapons, Helldivers 2 stratagems, Helldivers 2 system requirements |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 9:25 AM  June 16, 2024 Lots of new Attack on Titan Revolution codes dropped recently. What are the new Attack on Titan Revolution codes? There are many anime games on Roblox based on One Piece and Dragon Ball, but we rarely get anything focused on the mega-popular Attack on Titan universe. AoT Revolution aims to be a faithful action-packed adventure that takes inspiration from the aerial combat shown on the show. This Roblox experience is unlike many anime games on the platform in how it plays, but there are certainly some similarities regarding the gacha system. Look at our Anime Last Stand codes, Fruit Seas codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Anime Defenders codes guides to find plenty of free currency and boosts to see if you can get the best characters in those games. Continue reading Attack on Titan Revolution codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 9:24 AM  June 16, 2024: We had a look around the lobby for new Anime Defenders codes. What are the new Anime Defenders codes? Defending against hordes of enemies encroaching on your base is a heck of a lot easier if you have powerful allies by your side. Luckily, Anime Defenders has plenty of anime-inspired fighters to drive them back and save the day, and you can get more of them by using gems at the summoning shop. Anime Defenders is one of many Roblox experiences with tower defense game mechanics. You can call in help from your favorite anime heroes within those experiences as well, with the help of our Anime Last Stand codes, Tower Defense X codes, and All Star Tower Defense codes, of course. As for Anime Defenders, we've got a bunch of codes to share with you, so be sure to snag the free gems while you can. Continue reading Anime Defenders codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 9:23 AM  June 16, 2024: We searched the court for new Basketball Legends codes. What are the newest Basketball Legends codes? We've assembled a full list of working Basketball Legends codes you can redeem for essential in-game rewards like coins, boosts, and even a Cyber Case. If you want to earn more coins as quickly as possible, this is the guide for you. Basketball Legends is a massively popular sports game on Roblox with thousands of active players, courtesy of its simple yet fun premise of 5v5 or pickup game matches. For other sports games on Roblox, check out Untitled Boxing Game codes and Arm Wrestle Simulator codes. Since it can be tough to know when new Basketball Legends codes are out or if they even work, we've personally tested each code available this month and listed them out below. Continue reading Basketball Legends codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 9:21 AM  June 16, 2024: We had a good look around for new Anime Crossover Defense codes. What are the new Anime Crossover Defense codes? Like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, anime visuals and tower defense gameplay seem to be a winning combo in Roblox. It's a joy to create a team with all your favorite One Piece, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and Dragon Ball characters. Of course, many other popular fighters across every popular manga and anime out there can appear in the shop, though some rely on lucky pulls from the gacha machine. So, if you want a chance to get the best characters in Anime Crossover Defense, you'll need to enter promo codes to get tons of gems quickly. This tower defense game is the latest in a long line of Roblox experiences anime fighters. While you're here, you can also get free stuff using the newest Anime Last Stand codes, Anime Fantasy codes, and Tower Defense X codes to get a boost in those games, too. Continue reading Anime Crossover Defense codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 9:19 AM  June 16, 2024: We've added some Fruit Seas codes for Update 2. What are the new Fruit Seas codes? Whether you choose to become a pirate to plunder the seven seas or a marine that hunts down boisterous buccaneers, you may want some extra boosts or Beli to help begin your adventure. However, the codes do not last very long whenever they become available, so you'll need to redeem them as soon as you can. Fruit Seas, formerly known as Demon Piece, is just one of many Roblox experiences that take inspiration from its other anime games. If you want free stuff for them as well, we have all the latest Blox Fruits codes, Anime Champions codes, and Fruit Battlegrounds codes for you to redeem. Since time is of the essence, here are all the Fruit Seas codes. Continue reading Fruit Seas codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 9:01 AM  June 16, 2024: We've looked for new Aura RNG codes for the Preafectus update. What are the newest Aura RNG codes? The main point of Aura RNG is to roll for the coolest effect possible and apply it to your Roblox avatar. You can earn coins by exploring the world and completing quests to buy potions that boost your chances. However, that takes quite a while, especially if you're new and want a fantastic look out of the gate. That's where these Aura RNG codes come in, as they'll give you free potions that increase your luck. These Roblox games allow you to roll the in-built gacha system without financial commitment. If that thrill appeals to you, you should probably check out our Anime Roulette codes, as that experience has remarkably similar gameplay. Continue reading Aura RNG codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 9:03 AM  June 16, 2024: We looked for new Jujutsu Shenanigans codes for the 1.26 update. How do you get Jujutsu Shenanigans codes? If you love anime and also happen to love taking on people in battles to the death, then Jujutsu Shenanigans is the game for you. Based loosely on the Jujutsu Kaisen manga series, this Roblox game will see you take on all-comers, to be crowned the ultimate fighter. This particular Roblox game doesn't only take inspiration from manga, it also takes cues from "many battleground games" and has "destruction inspired by combat mayhem". It's certainly shaping up to be one of the best Roblox games we've played recently. If you're looking to get involved, but want some free stuff to get you started, we have the latest Jujutusu Shenanigans codes for April right here. Continue reading Jujutsu Shenanigans codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 8:59 AM  June 16, 2024: Two new Second Piece codes are in. What are the newest Second Piece codes? We've seen plenty of One Piece-inspired experiences on Roblox, and Second Piece is one of the newest on the market. Your goal is to become king of the pirates, but your journey isn't going to be easy. Powering up in the early game might seem simple at first, but the game becomes much more difficult when you hit the level cap. There is a silver lining, however. Once you reach the higher levels, you can start entering several Second Piece codes to get free stuff. If you find this Roblox game a bit difficult to start, we also have Fruit Battlegrounds codes and Blox Fruit codes, which are available to everyone from the beginning. Continue reading Second Piece codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 8:55 AM  June 16, 2024: Two new Anime Roulette codes are in. What are the latest Anime Roulette codes? Becoming the character of your dreams is as simple as spinning a wheel and earning a species as a title, forever altering your avatar. So, if you've ever fancied yourself as a Stand user from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, a Super Saiyan from the Dragon Ball series, or a Devil Fruit user from One Piece, this is the Roblox experience for you. However, brand-new players can reliably earn very few titles in this Roblox game. This is where Anime Roulette codes come in. They give you money to expand your storage and some Super Rolls to roll and potentially win rare in-game titles. If you fancy playing a more active anime experience, we have Anime Last Stand codes, Tower Defense X codes, and Blox Fruits codes for a whole bunch of freebies. Continue reading Anime Roulette codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 9:00 AM  June 16, 2024: A new Moto Trackday Project is in for you to use. What are the newest Moto Trackday Project codes? Occasionally, you want to experience the thrill of cruising at well over 100 miles per hour, all without the risk of physical injury. Some of you may want the latest and coolest bike purely to flaunt your wealth. Whatever your reason, you're going to need a lot of cash beforehand. Winning races and driving along long stretches of the open road without crashing can net you the big bucks in this Roblox experience. However, if you'd rather not bother with all that, these Moto Trackday codes will give you more than enough dollars to buy the bike of your dreams. If you don't like bikes, fans of four-wheelers can check out the latest Car Dealership Tycoon codes, or if you prefer racing on foot, these Race Clicker codes help you reach outrageous speeds. Continue reading Moto Trackday Project codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 8:46 AM  June 16, 2024: We've had another look around for new Tower Defense X codes. What are the new Tower Defense X codes? Promising all-out tower warfare unlike anything the various other Roblox TD games released over the years can offer, using codes is the best way to stay ahead of the curve in this new strategy experience. And be sure to redeem them quickly. Roblox codes don't last forever. Without them, you risk falling behind in record speed. The bite-sized nature of Roblox experiences means it's entirely possible (and common) to master a few favourites at the same time. To help with the biggest out there, check out these Shindo Life codes for ninja adventures, Blade Ball codes to cut through the competition, and Blox Fruits codes to be the best pirate you can be. Continue reading Tower Defense X codes June 2024 - free in-game cash MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 8:44 AM  June 16, 2024: We're still looking around for Toilet Tower Defense codes. What are the new Toilet Tower Defense codes? A sweeping success when it comes to on-trend releases on the Roblox platform, one of the best ways to keep up (or get started) in this massively popular TD game is to keep on top of the various codes that come and go. Awarding valuable coins and other items, they're a great way to pull and upgrade the best units without spending a buck. Known to bring in over 100k visitors even on the quietest of mid-week mornings, this Roblox game is only second to a few others. If you want to check out the competition, Blade Ball codes can help you cut through the rabble, Blox Fruits codes can get you the Beli you need for powerful fruits, and Tower Defense X codes can jumpstart your efforts in the newest trendy TD game. Continue reading Toilet Tower Defense codes June 2024 - free coins and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 8:42 AM  June 16, 2024: Remember to claim the Tower Defense Simulator code that dropped for its anniversary. What are the new Tower Defense Simulator codes? And oldie but a goodie, this particular Roblox experience has been kicking around for years now. A mix of two very popular genres, even in the face of fierce competition, it keeps us coming back with big new updates, features, units, and seasonal events. And it's showing no signs of slowing down. Assuming you're not sticking to just one Roblox game, you can find more freebies on our Blade Ball codes page. That's the latest experience to make it big on the platform. For more classics, Blox Fruits codes and Legends of Speed codes are both worth checking out, too. It's like taking a crash course in the history of the platform's greatest hits. Continue reading Tower Defense Simulator codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 8:43 AM  June 16, 2024: We're looking around for new Tower Heroes codes for the Make a Cake update. What are the latest Tower Heroes codes? Bashing monsters to protect your towers is not a new concept for a Roblox experience, but Tower Heroes is picking up steam thanks to some charming heroes who you can upgrade into more powerful forms. Even the freebies are adorable. The best way to earn new heroes for your roster is to redeem Tower Heroes codes for additional coins. You'll also find that some codes unlock free stickers, skins, and enemies you won't find anywhere else. If you're in the mood for more Roblox freebies, check out our Blox Fruits codes, Fruit Battlegrounds codes, Anime Champions Simulator codes, and Blade Ball codes guides. For now, though, this is what Tower Heroes has to offer. Continue reading Tower Heroes codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 8:54 AM  June 16, 2024: We added a bunch of new Type Soul codes. What are the new Type Soul codes? Death does not mean the end in this anime-inspired game, and no matter if you pick to become a Soul Reaper or one of the Hollow, you'll need the best gear if you want to survive. While there are many Roblox games based on popular anime, this up-and-coming action adventure will eventually have a lineup of freebies to win. However, while you're waiting for new Type Soul codes, check out the latest Project Slayers codes or Blox Fruits codes if you're in the market for freebies in other anime-inspired Roblox games. Continue reading Type Soul codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 8:18 AM  June 16, 2024: We're still looking for new War Tycoon codes for the F-16 Falcon update. What are the new War Tycoon codes? If you're tired of having enemy players storm your base to steal your oil reserves or just need a speedy vehicle to transport the oil barrels back to your encampment, then chances are you need a quick boost to your cash reserves. No matter if you're starting to build up your arsenal or need that extra bit of help against the competition in order to capture key points on the map, these active War Tycoon codes provide plenty of prizes to assist you in this popular Roblox experience. While you're here, there are plenty of codes for other games on the platform, such as Blox Fruits codes, Blade Ball codes, and Project Slayers codes, among many others. Continue reading War Tycoon codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 8:15 AM  June 16, 2024: We've had another look around for new Slap Battle codes. What are the new Slap Battles codes? In this Roblox experience, the only thing that matters is getting the most slaps. For each one you get, you can work your way closer to having the most destructive palm in the galaxy. So, if you want to have the most powerful slapping hand, you'll need to work for it. There are plenty of other Roblox experiences out there if this one loses its appeal, and we have the latest freebies for the likes of Blade Ball codes, Anime Last Stand codes, and Toilet Tower Defense codes. Without further ado, these Slap Battles codes will give you a bit of a boost to get started. Continue reading Slap Battles codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 8:08 AM  June 16, 2024: We're still out begging for PLS Donate codes. What are the new PLS Donate codes? This donation simulator is a big hit on the Roblox platform, chiefly because it's one of the few games where you're in with a real chance to earn free Robux. Setting up a donation stand is simple enough, but standing out from the crowd is essential if you want to entice big donors. That's where PLS Donate codes come in handy. Our up-to-date list of PLS Donate codes includes the Giftbux you need to customize your donation stand and a few items to trade in return for a donation. PLS Donate is one of the best Roblox games, so be sure to get ahead of the economic curve and redeem these PLS Donate codes. We also have a collection of Roblox promo codes and Roblox music codes if you fancy firing up some tunes while working your stand. Continue reading PLS Donate codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 8:17 AM  June 16, 2024: A new UBG code is in. What are the new Untitled Boxing Game codes? These freebies will light your fists on fire with tons of extra spins. This relatively secretive Roblox brawler is gearing up for a big release, and its dynamic camera and fancy footwork already have it feeling like a beat-'em-up poised for the big leagues. Climb into the ring and fight fair. Just use a few codes beforehand. Nobody needs to know. Ready your fists and challenge anyone in this Roblox arena to a punching match. Stand your ground, stay on your toes, and keep your head in the game. And if you can't quite cut it, we have plenty of Shindo Life codes for you to use instead, with Blox Fruits codes and King Legacy codes available if you're more of a pirate than a ninja. Continue reading Untitled Boxing Game codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 8:08 AM  June 16, 2024: We've had a good look around for new Ro Ghoul codes. What are the Roblox Ro Ghoul codes? Despite still being in beta, Ro Ghoul, inspired by Tokyo Ghoul, is one of the most popular Roblox games at the moment. The developer, Sushi Walrus, celebrates this regularly with some great in-game redemption codes, and we've tested all the latest ones. In Ro Ghoul, you take on the role of either an investigator or a ghoul as you try and defeat the other group and stay alive. If you're after some bonus in-game currency, we've got all the latest Ro Ghoul codes you need, but if you're here, then you're a Roblox fan, so you should also take a look at the latest Roblox music codes and all the most up-to-date Roblox promo codes. Continue reading Ro Ghoul codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 8:11 AM  June 16, 2024: We had a good look around for new Sakura Stand codes. What are the newest Sakura Stand codes? Revamped from an old game of the same name, Sakura Stand is a JoJo's Bizarre Adventure-inspired anime Roblox game with gameplay that matches similar fighting and farming experiences. Like many Roblox games, this one has a bunch of codes you can redeem to get more chances to receive tokens and experience boosts. It's far from the only anime game out there, especially when it comes to Roblox games, so while you're here, check out the latest Anime Champions Simulator codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Fruit Battlegrounds codes for some more freebies. Continue reading Sakura Stand codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, June 16, 2024 8:02 AM  June 16, 2024: We've had another look for new Pet Simulator 99 codes for the Virus update. What are the new Pet Simulator 99 codes? If you're extremely lucky (and timely), getting a bunch of free gems in Big Games' latest pet collecting game can be as easy as typing a few letters into a box. As time goes on, though, we expect PS99 codes to become increasingly rare, perhaps even being tied solely to physical merch like plushies, lucky bags, and playsets. We've seen it happen before. Pet Simulator 99 is the third Pet Simulator Roblox game Preston and his team have put out. Though it isn't out to replace Pet Simulator X codes directly, it will be the one getting the big updates from now on. If leaving your old collection behind doesn't sound fun to you, consider checking out Blade Ball codes or Blox Fruits codes instead. Continue reading Pet Simulator 99 codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Sunday, June 16, 2024 11:00 AM  Hello reader who is also a reader, and welcome back to Booked For The Week - our regular Sunday chat with a selection of cool industry folks about books! Books obviously come in many different sizes, but did you know that there's an obscure law that dictates the legal limit for how long a novel can be? It's measured in 'George Martins'. If your story is more than three 'Georges' wide, you're swiftly escorted to a cell and made to eat any bits of book that reference more than three characters in a scene with the same surname. This week, it's developer and writer of the legendarily good Radiator Blog, Robert Yang! Cheers Robert! Mind if we have a nose at your bookshelf? |
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Siliconera Sunday, June 16, 2024 3:00 PM
June 2024 Nintendo Direct aside, the Summer Game Fest 2024 season is done and all the game announcements appeared. A lot came up! Console exclusives showed up. Updates ensured for long-awaited titles. So today, let's go over all of the reveals we liked best.
I think UFO 50 was the best Summer Game Fest 2024 announcement. I've been waiting so, so many years for this game. I love the idea of the collection. The official trailer during Day of the Devs 2024 was fantastic. It is exactly what I want, and the variety of initial games showcased there is amazing. I can't wait. — Jenni
I'm a simple man, I see Chamber Valorant and I hoot and holler. So naturally, it's the Valorant console announcement, even if I'll probably stick to playing on PC. — Kazuma
For me, it is Claire Obscur: Expedition 33. Aside from the pretty lackluster name, the game itself surprised me the most. Its timing-centric turn-based gameplay looks thrilling and fast-paced. But the real standout is the incredible music, which sounded like the composer from NieR: Automata, Keiichi Okabe, partnered up with the FFXIV: Shadowbringers theme song vocalist, Jason Charles Miller. — Cody
Going to let my Pokemon bias show here, and say the Palworld Sakurajima expansion. While it had many flaws at launch, Palworld is seriously one of the most fun "monster collecting" games I've played in years. The fact that its "fun factor" still shined through despite its clunky engine, is proof the game is on to "something."
The trailer we got for Sakurajima actually looked beautiful, and has me excited to see how Pocketpair further improves the game in future updates. If nothing else, it gives us starving Pokemon fans something to play while we suffer through 2024 without any game being released (TCG Pocket doesn't count).
Also wanted to give a quick shout out to Alan Wake 2: Night Springs DLC. If you haven't checked it out yet, Remedy created a masterpiece and it's never too late to jump in! — Brent
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Siliconera Sunday, June 16, 2024 1:30 PM
A new trailer for an upcoming Sanrio collaboration in Arknights is available to watch on YouTube. In the trailer, we can see the three skins that'll be available for U-Official, Goldenglow, and Lee. [Thanks, KyoStinV!]
The U-Official outfit has her holding a Kuromi bag, as well as balloons depicting various popular Sanrio mascots. Her outfit is "Stream Above the Clouds." Goldenglow's "Party in the Garden" outfit has her wearing a red-and-white dress with pink accessories. She's posing with Hello Kitty in a garden, with a sign bearing Hello Kitty's signature ribbon on the gazebo behind her. Finally, Lee's outfit is "Remedy in a Cup of Leung Cha," and sees him posing with Pompompurin. Pompompurin is helping him with his tea store.
There will also be various icon kits you can buy and if the official trailer reaches a certain number of views, all players will get collaboration furniture to use in their game. The icons show chibi versions of characters posing with Sanrio icons. As for the furniture, there is a chair that looks like a My Melody macaron. There's also a Cinnamoroll doughnut cushion.
The Sanrio collaboration will run in Arknights from June 20 to July 4, 2024. During this time, there will also be re-runs of certain outfits. Characters that'll get re-run outfits include Flametail, Kirara, and Czerny.
Arknights is readily available on mobile devices. The last Arknights campaign with KFC recently ended on June 6, 2024.
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Siliconera Sunday, June 16, 2024 12:00 PM
Homeworld 3 is a lot to process. There's a lot of history to this series that I'm not familiar with, a lot of story, and a lot of hopes from long-time fans that saw over 8,000 people invest in a crowdfunding-investor scheme that eventually got canceled. It also doesn't help that maneuvering in true 3D space just doesn't play well with my brain. But despite all of that, I cant help be intrigued by the possibilities and idiosyncrasies the game presents, even if I'm fighting the controls most of the way.
For those new to the series, Homeworld's most defining feature is the depth of its gameplay, quite literally. While most RTS inhabit a relatively flat plane, Homeworld uses all three dimensions for its canvas, which can make for an extraordinary sight as dogfighters dance an intricate and deadly ballet around each other, dipping between nebulae and capital ships for cover. It also makes for a decidedly higher skill floor than your average FPS, and one I'm still struggling to reach.
There is an impressive suite of options and rebindable controls to help you navigate these extra dimensions though. In fact, there are so many I was near constantly looking back to the key bindings list or hopping back to the tutorial between missions to remind myself of certain features and controls. Developer Blackbird Interactive have done a pretty admirable job of making it fairly intuitive once you grasp them, but I still had a number of hangups with some commands. For one, while you usually have a nice click and drag option for selecting the height of your destination, clicking over a bit of asteroid or other terrain piece will place the target on its surface instead. The levels are full of these terrain pieces. You can override it with a plane tool, but in the middle of combat it's fiddly to keep pressing that hotkey on and off even if you do rebind it to something more manageable. More than once I've had an errant click send my fighters straight past the bomber wing I wanted protected and over to investigate some fascinating rocks instead.
Some issues are more common strategy game gripes that the extra dimension only complicates. Having to reinforce and reassign command groups on the fly can be either a slight inconvenience or a complete chore depending on the game. In Homeworld 3, it's definitely the latter. You can select entire groups of the same ship easily enough, but trying to split them into smaller taskforces to go after smaller objectives is a nightmare. Select multiple groups of ships and they'll stick in their old formations instead of grouping up, which sounds useful but actually just ends up with you constantly having to re-click the formation button just to get a squadron to stick together.
When not fighting with you for control, the game is gorgeous. If constant pausing and re-issuing commands wasn't a necessity, I'd happily spend entire fights watching individual fighters scramble to survive, or track the accumulation of battle damage on ponderous capital ships. There are some really nice effects too, like the dust blowing off the flat hull of your mothership and catching the light of a nearby star. I've never been much of a screenshot fiend, but this game might be what changes that.
But back to the game as a whole, there are a few main modes to play: multiplayer, a co-op roguelite mode, and the classic story campaign. There is a movie to get you caught up on the history of Homeworld's story, but I went in blind the first time and didn't have too much trouble following along. It follows Imogen S'jet, a Hiigaran scientist turned navigator as she is interred inside a prototype mothership and sent out to prevent "The Anomaly" from causing the collapse of her civilization. The missions felt pretty varied, and flowed from dodging asteroids to desperate last stands to capturing nodes within rusting hulks of precursor structures. The campaign also has the interesting twist that you keep your units from the last map as long as you didn't leave them behind when you hyperjump, which I imagine is part of the inspiration for the roguelite mode.
Like a lot of sci-fi, the plot is swimming in definite articles (THE Anomaly, THE Incarnate, THE Cores), and I confess I wasn't immediately pulled in despite it not actually being too hard to follow. While your assailants being mysterious is part of the plot I still never got much of a sense of who they were or even what the Hiigarans were like as a culture, and while the ship designs are a cool combination of sleek and industrial they don't really differentiate well between types or factions. Imogen, the main character, and her intel officer Isaac didn't really compel me as characters, which isn't helped by Imogen spending most of her time shaking her head and making faces from inside a water tank. That said I do have to applaud the voice work from Ike Amadi, who exudes the same kind of gentle authority he does in his much smaller role in Helldivers 2, and Elysia Rotaru who does a great job of selling Imogen as concerned but trying to hold it together. The brief moment of hesitation as she announces the destruction of a harvester unit is a great touch.
Then there's the War Games mode, which follows in the trend of things like Honkai: Star Rail's Simulated Universe by taking an existing gameplay system and layering randomized upgrades and objectives over the top for more replayability, and of course the tantailizing allure of crafting a overpowered build. It's a really promising idea, truly, but the cracks in Homeworld 3's foundation are only excacerbated by the more frantic missions with less downtime and the removal of the pause feature (likely due to the co-op capability, but still sorely missed in solo play). The finickiness of the ship behavious and the extra button presses required to execute basic movement commands all add up to be more frustrating than compelling, not helped by a lot of the more basic upgrades you get being simple percentage increases rather than new options for playstyles.
Ultimately, Homeworld 3 doesn't quite hit the mark, but it does manage to demonstrate at least part of what made the series so compelling originally. If the game achieves nothing else, I hope it manages to reignite some interest in the series, or at least the concept. I think there's a lot yet to explore with Real Time Strategy in a 3D space, and I know I'll be looking to get a hold of the previous games to see what they did with it.
Homeworld 3 is immediately available for Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
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Siliconera Sunday, June 16, 2024 10:30 AM
Final Fantasy fans who also use Apple products, prepare to take your tech to the next level with some official Final Fantasy accessories. The Japanese Square Enix store is offering AirPods Pro case covers and Apple Watch bands with motifs and characters from the series.
The North American store does not offer these products. There are watches and AirPods Pro cases you can purchase though. If you want the Final Fantasy Apple accessories from the Japanese Square Enix store, you might have to use a proxy service of some kind to get them, as the site doesn't offer international shipping.
There are four kinds of AirPods case covers, costing 4950 JPY ($31.45) each. They're only compatible with the first generation of AirPods Pro. They're available with the Cloudy Wolf and One-Winged Angel designs from Final Fantasy VII Advent Children, as well as in the Rhythm and Music styles from Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster. There are five different looks for the Apple Watch bands, with two for Adventure Children and three for Pixel Remaster. They're also available for 4950 JPY ($31.45). All of these accessories will come out on September 28, 2024.
Final Fantasy VII Advent Children came out in 2005 but returned to theaters for a limited time in 2024 to promote Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster is available on the PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC, and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Sunday, June 16, 2024 9:00 AM
A lot has been said about Metal Gear Solid V over the years. One hot topic always seems to involve Kiefer Sutherland and the voice of Venom Snake. Much controversy stems from the decision to replace longtime Snake voice actor David Hayter with the actor. However, Sutherland had his own merits.
Warning: This article includes spoilers for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
First things first! I do feel that David Hayter should have been Snake, or at least involved somewhat in the game. The way he was tossed aside never did sit right with me. However, I think Kiefer Sutherland is an incredible actor. I was sad about Hayter, but optimistic about Sutherland when the news first broke.
What we got, especially given the situation, was a truly stellar Venom Snake performance by Kiefer Sutherland. He brought a reverence and mystery to Venom Snake, while still providing enough of what people came to expect. Given the twist of Venom not actually being Big Boss, the entire thing played into the lore. Sutherland did an excellent job playing someone who thought he was someone else.
"You've written your own history."
Venom Snake has very few lines of dialogue, often functioning as a borderline silent protagonist. This minimalistic approach is intentional, again given the game's now famous twist ending. Despite the limited dialogue, much of Sutherland's performance shines through the use of facial motion capture. It's a feature that was nearly impossible in previous Metal Gear Solid games due to technical limitations.
Through his facial expressions, Sutherland effectively conveys the complex emotions of Venom Snake. He appears confident in spite of confusion. He is patient, yet intolerant of foolishness. This nuanced performance adds depth to the character and helps immerse the player in the game's narrative. Hideo Kojima, the game's creator, mentioned that this was one reason for casting a film actor like Sutherland. (However, he'd been trying to replace Hayter with a film actor for years, so I think Kojima just really wants to be best friends with celebrities.)
When Sutherland does get an opportunity to speak as Venom Snake, he knocks it out of the park with a quiet confidence that only comes from his decades of experience. I want to pick out one scene in particular that I feel is quite possibly the best monologue in the entire series. It's short, poignant, and wonderfully performed.
The scene occurs at the end of Mission 43, "Shining Lights, Even in Death." After an emotionally draining mission, during which Venom Snake (and thus us) is forced to kill his infected soldiers, there is a scene where the ashes of the fallen are prepared to be buried at sea.
Tensions run high as Huey accuses Snake of being responsible for the massacre. Miller defends Snake, insisting that there was no other way and that the soldiers wanted him to shoot them. As Venom Snake begins to spread the first urn of ashes, he stops and delivers one of the most famous lines in the game:
He then spreads the ashes on his own face.
Finally, he decides that the soldiers will not be buried at sea but will instead be ground into diamonds and worn on their uniforms.
This scene stands out as one of the most emotional in the series, and Sutherland's performance is a significant part of its impact. His delivery is quiet, sorrowful, and restrained, effectively conveying the weight of the moment. The facial expressions and subtle nuances in his voice draw the player into Venom Snake's emotions.
Unlike the dramatic and overtly emotional death of Sniper Wolf, this scene carries multiple layers of complexity. Sutherland portrays a Venom Snake who blames himself yet remains strong for his surviving soldiers, reveres his fallen comrades, and grapples with his quest for revenge. This intricate performance would have been challenging for a less experienced actor.
While Metal Gear Solid V has its share of problems, the performance of Kiefer Sutherland and the "Shining Lights, Even in Death" scene are highlights. They remind us why the series is so beloved. Despite the controversy, Sutherland brought depth and nuance to Venom Snake, proving that he was a worthy successor to the iconic role.
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is currently available on PS4, Xbox One and PC.
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