PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 9:54 AM  If you've been concerned that a flood of paid Starfield mods might follow the introduction of the Creations store to the Bethesda RPG, it seems they're in the minority. The new modding store has led to much controversy and consternation among the community due to the ability for modders to place a real-money price on their creations, but it appears most creators are eschewing the option. Continue reading Less than 2% of Starfield mods on the Creations store cost money MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield mods, Starfield outposts, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 9:38 AM  What are the best Starfield mods? Mod support is an important part of many PC games, especially RPG games. Skyrim has endured all these years partly because it's a great game, partly because Bethesda keeps releasing it on hitherto unknown gaming platforms, but also because it's powered by a vibrant and creative modding community. Thankfully, Starfield mod support has technically been available since before the Starfield release date rolled around thanks to early access. If you're playing Starfield Game Pass, you may experience some difficulty installing all of the mods we've listed below. For maximum compatibility, you're going to want the Steam version of the game. Continue reading The 60 best Starfield mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield mods, Starfield outposts, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 9:29 AM  What are the best RTS games? Few things are as satisfying as building up an immense army and simply washing over your foes like a river over stones, erasing their existence as effortlessly as a click. As one of the classic PC genres, real-time strategy Starcraft and Age of Empires largely define the genre and are some of the best PC games out there, but indie games like Northgard and Driftland have shown plenty of other voices can be heard. The rise of MOBAs has challenged the RTS scene significantly over the past decade, but this hasn't stopped some worthy games from rising to the top ranks to earn their place in the Hall of Fame. Here's our take on the best RTS games on PC. Continue reading Best RTS games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Age of Empires 4 release date, Age of Empires 4 review, The best RTS games on PC |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 7:50 AM  AMD has already confirmed that its new Zen 5 CPUs will be released in July 2024, but it looks as though it's planning to launch its supporting new motherboards later in the year. According to the latest leak, the AMD X870 motherboard release date is expected to come a couple of months after its first new Ryzen 9000 CPUs come out. With AMD going big on the latest PCIe 5.0 and USB 4 standards in its new X870 and X870E chipsets, it's likely these new chipsets will power several of the best gaming motherboards you can buy when they come out. You won't need one of these new motherboards to run a Ryzen 9000-series Zen 5 CPU, though, as they'll also happily slot into any existing Socket AM5 motherboard, as long as you flash the BIOS first. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 7:47 AM  The Terraria 1.4.5 update might not have a confirmed date yet, but I'm still clinging onto every new bit of information like a ravenous Plantera. The Terraria State of the Game for June 2024 is upon us, and that means another delicious glimpse into what awaits us in the next big Terraria update, which developer Re-Logic is intending to be its last. Whether that stays the case remains to be seen, but for now let's take a look at what's new. Continue reading Terraria 1.4.5 update reveals powerful new bombs and armor types MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Terraria mods, Terraria happiness guide, Terraria bosses guide |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 7:47 AM  What are the best cross platform games? Crossplay games really are the holy grail of gaming, and they weren't particularly all that common until a few years ago. Nowadays, there are plenty of online experiences you can jump into with friends, regardless of what platform you're playing on. The great thing about the best PC games featuring crossplay is that there's a lot less organization involved. We've all experienced how difficult it can be to wrangle a group of friends together to try out a new game, so this way, you won't have to worry about who's playing on what platform. Here are our picks for the best crossplay games on PC in 2024. We've included horror games, FPS games, and other genres for the definitive list of the very best games that you can play with your friends on other platforms. Continue reading Best cross platform games 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 7:44 AM  June 28, 2024 A new code for Rift Fragments has been added to boost your progress through the current Rift. What are the new DBD codes? These freebie-granting DBD rewards can actually be quite hard to keep up with since they arrive pretty regularly, which is no bad thing. We're never going to complain about in-game giveaways, and Dead by Daylight codes can give you anything from outfits to charms, and even Bloodpoints and Iridescent Shards. Whether you want your favorite DBD killers to get a stylish new look, or you want to add to your survivors' wardrobes, be sure to redeem the codes below before it's too late. There may also be codes for Dead by Daylight Bloodpoints, Rift Fragments, and charms, so there are plenty of goodies to be had. Some of these Dead by Daylight codes are ongoing though, so you may have snapped them up already. Continue reading DBD codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 7:39 AM  With other strategy games, like Manor Lords and the upcoming Civilization 7, it's all about the grand vision. But I'm a hard times kind of person. Civ wants me to save the economy and build world wonders, and I'm at a loss. But when it comes to tough decisions - sacrificing half the fuel budget so we can build a medical tent, or cutting food rations to prepare for winter - that's where I shine. It's a shame Frostpunk 2 is delayed. But with a dash of Cities Skylines 2 and a hit of classic Fallout, its closest, overlooked rival is now available for cheaper than ever. Continue reading If you're sad about Frostpunk 2, its nearest rival is just $5 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city building games, Best strategy games, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 7:24 AM  Looking for the best old PC games? There are many perks to being a PC gamer, but we will save extolling them all for a day when we are feeling particularly inflammatory. For now, we will focus on just one: the best old games remain forever playable. Sometimes it takes a little more work, but it's a lot easier than digging through your parent's attic for an ancient console you think they still have. Yes, even on the highest-end multi-cored rigs with the latest X-Titan Turbo Hydra Fulcrum Mk.III GPU, you can still boot up veteran strategy games, majestic ancient RPG games, trusty ol' point-and-clicks, and other legendary games of yore. Below you will find a testament to those PC stalwarts like Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition that prove the best old games are truly timeless and deserve space on your SSD even to this day. Continue reading The best old games and PC classics to play 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best story games, Best old games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 7:23 AM  Is FF14 down? If you can't log on to FF14 or access your character, it might be due to ongoing maintenance or server issues. Before worrying about any problems with your game, you'll want to check the FF14 server status and currently scheduled maintenance times below to see if the MMO is offline. If you can't log into FF14, it's typically because of planned maintenance. The critically acclaimed MMORPG occasionally schedules downtime to implement patches, updates, and other hotfixes or to perform maintenance on the game's servers. Developer Square Enix usually announces these well ahead of time, so be sure to read on and see when future maintenance times are planned. Continue reading FF14 server status and maintenance times - is FFXIV down? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail release date, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 7:05 AM  What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates. Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some free Monopoly Go dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament. Continue reading All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 6:41 AM  What are the best Valheim mods? Valheim doesn't officially support modding, but that hasn't stopped the community from building their own tools to alter the game. If you're searching for a new way to experience Valheim without using Valheim console commands, or you want to change some of the more tedious aspects of the Viking game, these mods should have everything you need. It's important to note that every mod listed on this page can be used on dedicated Valheim servers. Continue reading The best Valheim mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games , Best Valheim mods, Valheim console commands and cheats |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 6:30 AM  Where are the FF14 Dawntrail Aether Currents? The in-game compass only works so well, and while many players enjoy finding them on their own, they can be a pain to locate. Some of them look accessible from one location but really require a completely different route. Whether the current is as simple as strolling up to it or at the top of what could be considered a jumping puzzle, we've got you covered, and you'll be flying in Tural in no time. Each of these FF14 Dawntrail Aether Current locations are broken down by zone. Just like the Endwalker Aether Currents, there are six new zones in Dawntrail, each of which will have 10 overworld Aether Currents for you to attune to, and five quests that give them, totaling 15 currents for each zone in the MMO game's latest expansion. Continue reading All FF14 Dawntrail Aether Current locations MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail release date, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 6:19 AM  When is the next Valorant Night Market? Hopefully, some of your long sought-after weapon skins have been added to your collection. If you're unsure whether to part with your valuable Valorant points, we can tell you how long you have to decide - and if you're disappointed by your market, how long to wait until the next one. Of course, Valorant skins don't offer any competitive advantage, but looking cool and giving your opponents something pretty to look at as you dominate them in the FPS game offers its benefits. With anything from seasonal skins to colorful patterns and intimidating designs for most Valorant guns and blades, there's bound to be something you like in the next Valorant Night Market. Continue reading Next Valorant Night Market 2024 dates MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valorant Night Market dates, Valorant ranks, Valorant crosshair codes |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 6:53 AM  What is the State of Decay 3 release date estimate? Undead Labs officially announced the next State of Decay at the Xbox Showcase 2024, though we've known of its existence for a while, the reveal trailer gives us a bit more to go on. For those new to State of Decay 3, this survival zombie game mashup is an apocalyptic open world where you'll need to survive zombie hordes, all while building a secure base, keeping your people happy, and setting out on trips to hunt for resources to survive. It's a challenging third-person adventure, with city-building elements and some fun management systems. Continue reading State of Decay 3 release date estimate and latest news |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 6:15 AM  I'm not going to tell you that Payday 3 is now a great game. Starbreeze still has a long way to go in fixing and improving its flagship heist FPS, and if we're ever going to talk about Payday 3 in the same breath as we discuss Cyberpunk 2077, No Man's Sky, and the other great gaming comebacks, well, it's probably going to take another couple of years. But things are getting better - and the community is responding. The new Payday 3 DLC, which follows Syntax Error, adds a fresh and much-needed extra heist. At the same time, Starbreeze is offering price cuts and free trials, and making forensic improvements to the shooter's most contentious systems. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best co-op games on PC, The best crime games on PC, The best FPS games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 6:11 AM  How do you play Viper in FF14? With very little defensive abilities and few options for utility, Viper seems like it's going to be the glass cannon of the DPS jobs. The potential for massive damage is at the tip of your blade, but reacting quickly to mechanics and staying out of danger will separate a good Viper from a great one. This guide will give you the information you need to begin your journey as a Viper, including how to unlock it, your basic combos, using your burst window. One of the two new jobs introduced with FF14 Dawntrail, Viper is a dual-weapon wielding melee DPS that can fuse the weapon together to make a twinblade. Each iteration of the weapon has different uses, and fans of the melee DPS jobs are sure to enjoy the burst of DPS the Viper is capable of. Be sure to check out our guide on the other new job, the FF14 Pictomancer, so you can go into the MMO game with the best knowledge equipped. Continue reading FF14 Dawntrail Viper job guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail release date, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 6:08 AM  When is the Doom The Dark Ages release date? After its bombastic reveal during Summer Games Fest 2024, this prequel to the 2016 Doom reboot takes things to medieval times. Within seconds of seeing the Doom Slayer in action, we see him revving his new chainsaw shield to decapitate Hell's demonic forces. Doom The Dark Ages is just the latest in id Software's iconic FPS game series, featuring a whole arsenal of bizarre weapons to deal with hellish threats efficiently. The veteran devs know exactly what they need to do to keep things in action game from getting stale, which is why we're going to fight demons in a fresh location. Here's everything we currently know about this frantic shooter. Continue reading Doom The Dark Ages release date estimate, trailer, and gameplay |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 6:09 AM  What are the new Valorant codes? Everyone likes it when they get free stuff, and it's even better when it's for hugely popular multiplayer games like Valorant. However, in the case of high-profile titles such as this, there can be long gaps between giveaways, and even then, they may not be available to redeem for long. When Riot Games does give us a few free Valorant items to redeem, they could include Gun Buddies, which you can clip onto your weapons after tinkering with Valorant crosshair codes. If you want a stylish new look to show off as you climb through the Valorant ranks, here's the latest list of codes for this highly competitive FPS game so you can get the newest freebies. Continue reading Valorant codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valorant Night Market dates, Valorant ranks, Valorant crosshair codes |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 5:57 AM  With so many big RPGs to choose from, committing to a new one can be a big decision. But if you're done with Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree and Baldur's Gate 3, one of 2024's biggest releases now offers a free trial to let you get a feel for things. If you've been curious about Dragon's Dogma 2, you can now experience the early hours free of charge, with a Steam sale discount letting you snag it for cheap if you enjoy your time. Continue reading You can now start Dragon's Dogma 2 for free, and it's on sale, too MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon's Dogma 2 review, Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations, Dragon's Dogma 2 map |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 5:51 AM  AMD FSR 3.1 was announced all the way back in March, but it's only now that we've seen some games implement the tech, with five titles from PlayStation specialist, Nixxes Software, incorporating the upscaling and frame generation feature, including Ghosts of Tsushima. FSR 3.1 is a big deal as it not only provides the massive performance-boosting ability of frame generation, but it also allows you to decouple frame gen from upscaling. That means you can use DLSS 2 upscaling, for instance, with AMD frame gen on your old RTX 2070 graphics card. The new advancement in FSR is available to any modern graphics card, as AMD's tech isn't locked to a specific vendor, unlike with Nvidia DLSS. That means any of the cards on our best graphics card guide can use it. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 5:48 AM  When is the Skate 4 release date? While we've seen plenty of early footage of Skate 4 already, EA's upcoming Skate revival is a rare case of a triple-A studio showing off very early in-development footage of a game. Though we've seen plenty of Skate 4, we can also clearly see it's not ready yet. It's already been over a decade since the last Skate game, so we can hold on a little longer. The first Skate was among the most innovative skateboard games around, from its analog control scheme and semi open-world game structure to its more realistic, less edgy representation of the skating scene. The development team behind Skate 3 was disbanded after its28 bombarding EA message boards with questions about the series and its potential return ever since. Now, the team is very open about the development process for Skate 4, so here's what we know so far. Continue reading Skate 4 release date estimate, gameplay, and all the latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Skateboard games, Skate 4 release date speculation, Best sports games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 5:43 AM  What are the best Zenless Zone Zero Disk Drives? Disk Drives are items in Zenless Zone Zero that can be added to character builds to give increase their base stats and provide an additional boost in combat. Like Genshin Impact artifacts, Disk Drives are used in sets, and combining the right disks with the right characters can give a considerable advantage in battle. ZZZ Disk Drives are unlocked via the music store, Bardic Needle, run by adorable android Elfy. Once you unlock the Zenless Zone Zero Rally system, you unlock tuning, a separate gacha and upgrade system for Disk Drives in the anime game. Having pulled some disks, you can apply them to your Zenless Zone Zero characters in their equip screen. Below, we've compiled the best Zenless Zone Zero Disk Drives to look out for, as well as how to equip and dismantle them. Continue reading All Zenless Zone Zero Disk Drives MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Zenless Zone Zero release date, Zenless Zone Zero codes, Zenless Zone Zero banners |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 5:42 AM  How do you play Pictomancer in FF14? Dawntrail's Pictomancer job is a caster, meaning players will need to learn how to position themselves while waiting for a cast to complete in addition to practicing a brand new rotation. This guide will give you an introduction to the job, how to unlock it, the basic principles to understand, and which spells you should keep within easy reach. Because the FF14 Pictomancer is a caster, you should know how to slidecast and you may need to learn specific fights to master your positioning if you're doing high-end content. Unlike melee or physical ranged jobs in the MMO game, such as the new FF14 Viper melee DPS, you need to stay still in order for your cast to complete. Continue reading FF14 Dawntrail Pictomancer job guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail release date, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide |
PCGamesN Friday, June 28, 2024 5:31 AM  Want to know about the Genshin Impact maintenance schedule? Before every major Genshin Impact update, Hoyoverse takes the popular anime game down for maintenance, which tends to last a few hours while the team applies all of the new content. These major patches bring everything, from all-new Genshin Impact banners and Genshin Impact events to completely new regions, like Inazuma or Sumeru. Just like some of the best new MMOs, the Genshin Impact maintenance period happens at the same time for everyone across the globe. We'll keep this guide updated with the latest information on any planned maintenance, as well as when we expect the game servers to come back online in one of the best PC games for lovers of evolving single-player experience. Continue reading Genshin Impact maintenance time and rewards MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 28, 2024 7:54 AM  The makers of Cyberpunk 2077 host a podcast every once in a while, in which the studio's developers chat about what's going on in the company. In the latest episode, they're discussing their (relatively new) Boston studio and how it's spearheading the as-yet-enigmatic sequel to Cyberpunk 2077. There's a lot of middle-managey chit chat but one thing that stood out was one developer's earnest remarks about what he considers some of the sci-fi RPG's shortcomings. "I see that we didn't push the envelope far enough in some places, for instance," said Paweł Sasko, Associate Game Director at CD Project RED. "Like, let's say the homeless crisis... when I look at it, I'm like, we weren't far enough in '77. We thought that we were dystopian, but... we just touched the surface." |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 28, 2024 7:51 AM  It's that time of the year again. You know the one. Numbers you'd previously shunned for being too high have suddenly gotten smaller, and purchases have shifted categories from impractical to impulsively justifiable. It's the Steam Summer Sale 2024! There's no rush, of course. It runs until the 11th of July. Still, to help you navigate the meatily chummed waters of Sales Lagoon, Horace has decided to reward our combined years of service with a crisp ten bob note each to spend on games. We've been bringing up the whole "getting paid" thing for ages, so this is a real win for us. Here's how we're all spending that tenner in the sale. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 28, 2024 7:02 AM  I think I've written about it a bazillion times here on RPS, but I do think Elden Ring is a massive open world game that's a bit too large and in charge. I reached the exhaustion point once, and now the DLC's come out, I'm scared I'll reach it again despite the fact I think it's very good. It's interesting then, that FromSoftware's president Hidetaka Miyazaki sees Elden Ring as "the limit" for FromSoftware in terms of project scale (cheers The Guardian for the interview, and PCGamer for the spot). I think it's a great thing, personally. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 28, 2024 5:57 AM .png?width=1920&height=1920&fit=bounds&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp) Assassin's Creed fans "can be excited about some remakes" of the older games in the open world series, permits generous soul Yves Guillemot, via one of those odd promotional things disguised as a conversation. They'd like to "revisit some of the games we've created in the past and modernize them," Ubisoft told Ubisoft about Ubisoft. Elsewhere in the blog, Guillemot repeatedly praises what he sees as the potential for generative AI and how it "can enrich NPCs to be more intelligent, more interactive," saying this could "potentially extend to animals in the world." So, look forward to remake Ezio putting glue in his pizza sauce I suppose? |
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Siliconera Friday, June 28, 2024 10:00 AM
Aladdin X announced that Suika Game passed 10 million downloads worldwide. The company combined this number from all of the game's official releases on Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android devices.
The company made the major milestone announcement while releasing new gameplay skin customization packs for the Nintendo Switch version. The free DLC pack lets the players change the colors of the backgrounds and fruits. Aladdin X also put up paid packs that feature specific background themes, such as evening beach and fireworks festival.
Suika Game has been available on Nintendo Switch since December 2021. However, the game only had its popularity skyrocket in 2023 after Japanese streamers and Vtubers noticed it. The game surpassed even Nintendo's own Pikmin 4 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to top the annual Japanese Switch download ranking in 2023.
Aladdin X released the official mobile versions of Suika Game on iOS and Android as paid apps in early 2024. The iOS version had grossed almost $2 million in its first three months after release throughout Q1 2024. That fact also contributed to the 10 million download milestone that Suika Game has just reached.
Suika Game is formally available on Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, and the popIn Aladdin projector.
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Siliconera Friday, June 28, 2024 9:30 AM
Shochiku revealed that it will launch a live stream of the Lupin III Kabuki show worldwide in mid-August 2024. The stream will be available in 28 countries and territories around the world.
This stream will contain recorded footage from the show that originally ran in December 2023. Kataoka Ainosuke performed as the eponymous protagonist in the story taking place in 16th-century Japan. Shochiku will stream the record simultaneously worldwide including Japan.
Here is the complete list of 28 countries and territories where the Kabuki show stream will be available:
The stream will be available via the video platform Mirail. People residing outside Japan will be able to purchase a ticket at 4,200 yen (~$26.15). The total price already includes the system usage fee of 200 yen, as the ticket itself is priced at 4,000 yen.
While people in Japan can also watch the stream on mobile devices, those residing in the other available countries can only watch it on Windows and Mac PCs. They will be able to access the stream with English subtitles via Edge, Chrome, or Safari browsers, but the platform will disallow VPN usage.
Shochiku has also uploaded an English-subtitled version of the Kabuki show's digest video on its YouTube account as a preview for the full stream:
This Kabuki show is not the only non-anime adaptation of Lupin III to be made available worldwide. The live-action movie Jigen Daisuke has been available to watch globally via Prime Video since October 2023.
The live streaming of the Lupin III Kabuki show will be available on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at 9 PM JST / 8 AM ET. People who have purchased the tickets can also re-watch the archived video for a week until August 18, 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, June 28, 2024 9:01 AM
The Legend of Heroes: Trails series of games is something of a paradox. It's both underrated, yet somehow recommended to the point of annoyance on JRPG forums. As a longtime fan, I can vouch for its depth, intricate storytelling, and beloved characters. The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak not only honors this legacy, but it elevates the experience to something new.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak begins a new story arc of the Trails series in the Calvard Republic. The game follows Van Arkride, a young man working as a Spriggan, essentially a sort of mercenary-detective hybrid. This game ushers in the second half of the Trails game series, which began in 2004 with Trails in the Sky. This means it features interconnected story arcs set in different nations on the continent of Zemuria.
The first thing that sticks out about Trails through Daybreak is its scale. It's not just that it seems bigger than past games, you can actually feel the greater scope in every way. Van's story starts in the capital of the Calvard Republic, and from the jump, it feels alive and detailed. Per Trails tradition, the NPCs and world-building are on point here. However, here it feels richer and deeper than ever.
One of the standout changes in Trails through Daybreak is the introduction of a second combat system. Initially, I was skeptical about having two separate forms of fights: Field battles (real-time) and Command battles (turn-based). However, my trust in Nihon Falcom was well-placed. Field battles are primarily for dealing with mobs in the overworld, while tougher enemies are handled in Command mode. Bosses fights take place exclusively in Command Mode.
So, If you're concerned that the series is moving away from turn-based combat, rest assured. The tactical, turn-based system we love is still here, and it is improved and faster than ever. The link system from Trails of Cold Steel returns, only it is more fluid and allows for on-the-fly link formation. Field battles significantly speed up traversal, a huge improvement in a series sometimes criticized for its slow pace. In older games, crossing the map meant multiple drawn-out battles. Now, Van and company wipe mobs quickly in real-time.
If you have to switch to a turn-based fight if a field enemy is really giving you trouble, a single button press launches you into Command mode completely seamlessly in Trails through Daybreak. There is no loading and hardly any transition at all. In fact, this can even be a strategy. If you manage to stun an enemy in Field mode, then launch Command mode, you'll begin the turn-based fight with the advantage. However, the opposite is also true. If you get knocked below a certain health threshold in the field, you'll be forced into Command mode. This time, however, enemy gains the advantage. The whole system adds way more depth than I expected. There are so many occasions where figuring out how to approach enemies and which mode to use and when determined me getting past an area.
The completely overhauled and simplified orbment system is another major highlight in Trails through Daybreak. Gone are the days of flipping through help screens to figure out the exact combination of quartz to get the spell you need. While Trails of Cold Steel made strides in the right direction, this game goes even further. Slotted Quartz shards now give buffs and passive effects. Each shard contributes to your potential "shard skills" based on their layout. This retains the strategic depth, without locking essential spells and attacks behind complicated setups.
Van's party gains magic through the use of drives. Each character equips a drive with a set loadout of magic attacks. Also, there are a couple of empty slots for "plugins" to further customize abilities. As someone who could easily spend up to an hour tweaking orbments in past games, this method is significantly faster while still allowing for detailed character customization.
It's just so incredible to be playing a Trails game that looks this good and is this fun to play. Trails through Daybreak has bells and whistles I hoped for in past games, and it just feels like a fresh take on the series. I've reached the point with the series' gameplay that I'm not even sure what I could ask for to make it better. Trails through Daybreak is just damn good.
Playing on PC, I never encountered technical issues. I'd call the game very well optimized. However, one aspect that new players might find surprising is the sparse voice acting. Despite the series' acclaim, Trails games are relatively budget titles compared to their JRPG peers, resulting in limited voice acting. With a massive as the script in Trails through Daybreak is, it's no surprise. This has been the norm since the Trails of Cold Steel arc. It's just the nature of these games production and doesn't detract from the game. However, for new players it may take getting used to.
Trails through Daybreak's storyline nails the pacing. In true Trails fashion, the game starts simple and builds to a grand climax. It's darker than many previous entries and seems to be steering the series in an intriguing direction. I'm eager to fan discussion about the game after playing it.
Van's cases as a Spriggan frame the story and lead him all over Calvard with a variety of different characters. New to the series, Van can actually make choices in these cases that affect his "alignment". This system can unlock specific dialogue with certain factions and can affect who will work with Van at certain points in the game. The system does not effect the ending.
The cast of characters is incredible, every bit as lovable as in past entries, and some are even more memorable. Characters from past games make appearances, and while new players may miss some nuances, the game does a good job of establishing their importance. Newcomers might find this extensive backstory daunting, as the game follows several games' worth of story and conflict. Be prepared to miss some character development and events if this is your first entry, especially from returning characters. However, if you can't or don't want to go back to start Trails in the Sky this game really works hard to keep you in the loop. It's not exactly perfect place to start, but if you're going to hop on at the new era, this is where to do it.
Trails through Daybreak builds on everything I love about one of the the greatest JRPG series of all time. It's such a grand adventure, and I can't wait to see where the rest of this arc goes. if you're already a Trails fan, picking up this game is a no-brainer. You likely already own it in Japanese. For new players, this might be the game that finally gets you to check out the series.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak will come to the PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC on July 5, 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, June 28, 2024 8:10 AM
The Zenless Zone Zero Pre-Release Special Program arrived, with the first one giving us a look at what to expect from the game's launch next week. As well as a general overview of the game and introduction to the story, the program also announced several packs of goodies for players and the real of two new launch characters.
The Zenless Zone Zero Special Program began with a music video, an overview of the story, and an introduction to some of the previously revealed factions like the Cunning Hares and Belobog Heavy Industries. After a brief overview of the combat, we move on to new and recently announced content:
You can watch the whole Zenless Zone Zero Special Program via Youtube below.
In the run-up to the game's launch, HoYoverse has been sharing character trailers including ones for Soldier 11 and Rina. The company also shared a list of conventions the game is set to be showcased at during the latter half of 2024.
Zenless Zone Zero will launch for PC, PS5, and mobile devices on July 4, 2024.
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