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GamersHeroes Tuesday, July 2, 2024 3:52 PM
    

Anya Forger's adventures in SPY×ANYA: Operation Memories are well worth the time of any secret agent.

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 8:50 PM
    

Xbox users have spent the last several hours cut off from the platform's online features following a major outage. Microsoft confirmed the issues were widespread across Xbox Series X/S accounts but said its investigation into the source of the downtime was taking longer than expected.

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 7:05 PM
    

With the passage of the summer solstice last month, we are firmly in the hottest season. And this July, we've got a generous collection of compelling titles worth checking out. From some intriguing indie titles to Final Fantasy XIV's latest expansion and beyond, this month is packed with games that look well worth…

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 4:50 PM
    

It's the first week of July, a liminal period between the not-E3 marketing machine festivities and a surprisingly stacked summer release schedule. As Americans prepare to celebrate another glorious Independence Day in the wake of unhinged Supreme Court decisions and a sunsetting president, I can't imagine a better…

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 4:00 PM
    

According to some players, Final Fantasy 14's new Dawntrail expansion has a story problem. It's boring, plot points aren't explained properly, and it is by and large unimportant, or so go the criticisms. Of course, what those complaints don't tell you is that a lot of the people behind them are also skipping through…

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 3:50 PM
    

YouTuber and rapper Darren Jason Watkins Jr, better known online as IShowSpeed or simply "Speed," encountered Crawley, a viral TikTok wizard, and promptly fell to the ground and got into an extended barking match with him in a clip that is going viral online.

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 3:40 PM
    

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is really hard, guys. Famed boss beater Let Me Solo Her (who recently rebranded as Let Me Solo Him to fight the expansion's tough boss, Messmer) struggled with FromSoftware's DLC, frustrated players review-bombed the game on Steam out of anger with the expansion's difficulty, and even

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 3:05 PM
    

I used to consider myself a certifiable cloud hater. I've never enjoyed my experiences trying to engage with cloud gaming, which allows players to stream their console games to PCs, smartphones, and dedicated handhelds, as well as adjacent remote play technology. In my limited experience, it was always too laggy, made…

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 2:05 PM
    

Mortal Kombat 1 is the latest entry in one of the most iconic fighting game franchises. But compared to other major players like Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8, its registration numbers for EVO, the biggest fighting game tournament in the world, are minuscule, coming in at 645 compared to SF6's 5265. On top of this,…

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 6:40 PM
     The First Descendant Steam reviews struggle after success of launch

It's been a bit of an eventual first day for The First Descendant. The free shooter launched earlier with a colossal number of players diving in, but there's been a sting in the tail for the title. Players aren't entirely happy with what they're finding once they're in-game with Steam reviews reflecting that dissatisfaction - currently hovering just above the "Mostly Negative" classification.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The First Descendant system requirements, The First Descendant characters, The First Descendant crossplay

PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 4:46 PM
     WoW will soon stop you from restoring deleted characters

As someone who was around during the early days of World of Warcraft, it's constantly surprising the amount of stuff that players can do themselves in terms of services. If we deleted an item or character back in the day, we would have to ticket a Game Master in order to get things back. These days it's a much slicker affair, with web-based tools letting players press a few buttons to reformulate things from the void. That is, until now - as soon Blizzard will be temporarily turning off the character restoration service.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: WoW The War Within beta sign up, WoW The War Within release date, The best WoW addons

PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 3:59 PM
     V Rising players can grab free rare Razer cosmetics if they're fast

It's now been a couple of months since V Rising officially left early access and things are looking good for the vampire survival game. It's sitting on a "Very Positive" rating on Steam and player numbers look steady, making this one of the true early access success stories. If you're one of the many who've dived in to become one of the blood-hungry undead building an empire in this fantasy world, you can grab a few rare cosmetics for free right now.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: V Rising system requirements, V Rising tips, The best V Rising base locations

Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 8:00 PM
    

Marcus Fenix Nendoroid

Good Smile Company has announced the upcoming release of a Marcus Fenix from Gears of War Nendoroid figure. Preorders for the figure are now avaliable, priced at ¥7,300 (approximately $50 USD). The preorder period runs from July 2, 2024, to August 21, 2024 (JST), with a shipping date set for January 2025.

The Marcus Fenix Nendoroid comes with two face plates, featuring a grizzled expression and a combat-ready look. Additionally, the figure includes a variety of optional parts such as the iconic Lancer MK II Assault Rifle, gunfire effects, and blood spray effects, allowing for dynamic action set pieces.

The figure is painted plastic, non-scale, and stands approximately 100mm (about 3.9 inches) in height. It was sculpted by Shichibee (Matsuda Model) with production cooperation from Nendoroid.

In related news, a new mainline game in the Gears series, Gears of War: E-Day, was announced during the Xbox Game Showcase 2024. Set as a prequel to the original game, it takes place 14 years prior and features a young Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago. For more details, check out our article on the announcement.

Gears of War: E-Day is currently in development for the Xbox Series X. There is no announced release date or window for the game yet.

The post Marcus Fenix Nendoroid Available for Preorder appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 7:30 PM
    

Xbox Design Lab Gets FFXIV Dawntrail Controller Recipes

Square Enix announced two Xbox Design Lab controller recipes for items based on the FFXIV Dawntrail Pictomancer and Viper job classes. The Pictomancer one is a standard model controller that costs $79.98, due to it using the Dream Vapor body that is $9.99 more, while the Viper is a $149.99 Elite model.

As these are recipes, they can be adjusted further. The defaults shared by Square Enix are Xbox Design Lab controller designs based on the official art for the Pictomancer and Viper and their color schemes in FFXIV Dawntrail. The Pictomancer uses the Dream Vapor body, Robot White back, Astral Purple bumpers, Glacier Blue triggers, Retro Pink d-pad, Glacier Blue thumbsticks, Grey on White ABXY buttons, and Black on White view, menu, and share buttons.  The Viper recipe uses a Garnet Red body and back, Bright Silver Metallic bumpers and triggers, the Bright Silver Metal cross d-pad, a Bright Silver Metal thumbstick base with Nocturnal Green topper, Nocturnal Green ABXY buttons, and Ash Gray view, menu, and share buttons. 

It isn't uncommon for Microsoft to offer these sorts of presets alongside the launches of certain games. For example, The First Descendant is out now, and it has its own recipe. There was also a specific one for Elden Ring and its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.  

Final Fantasy XIV and the Dawntrail expansion are available now for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The Xbox Design Lab controllers can be used with the Xbox Series X or PC versions of FFXIV

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 7:00 PM
    

New Street Fighter 6 Cammy Figure Costs Over $170

Capcom announced the release of a new figure of Cammy based on her design from Street Fighter 6. The figure costs 27,500 yen (or approximately $170), pre-orders are now open from the e-Capcom online storefront, and the figure is expected to release on January 30, 2025 in Japan.

The new 1/7 scale static figure of Cammy will be roughly 280mm (or about 11.03 inches), and it will be part of the Capcom Figure Builder Creators' Model series. The figure depicts Cammy holding her smartphone to her ear. She is seen standing next to a black fire hydrant, with a metal fence positioned behind her. The base of the figure is designed after Cammy's battle stage in SF6, with the floor being made out of paving stones and the character standing over a manhole.

You can take a better look at the new SF6 figure of Cammy here:

As a reminder, in late March 2024 Capcom announced a new Monster Hunter figure of the Khezu that costs approximately $100 and is also part of the Figure Builder Creators series.

The new Street Fighter 6 figure of Cammy costs 27,500 yen (~$170) and is now available for pre-order from the Capcom online store. The figure is set to release in Japan on January 30, 2025. Street Fighter 6 is readily available for the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, and PC, and M. Bison is the latest DLC character to be released.

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 6:30 PM
    

Kingdom Hearts Face Mug Inspired by Shadow Heartless

Square Enix announced the release of a new Kingdom Hearts face mug based on the Shadow Heartless. The mug costs $34.99/¥3,850 and is now available in Japan, while it is available for pre-order in North America and will appear sometime in October 2024.

The mug is made of ceramic, and its design features the antenna and glowing yellow eyes of the Shadow, the most common type of Heartless enemy. Additionally, the back of the mug features the Heartless logo. You can check out the new Kingdom Hearts face mug in more detail here:

Aside from the aforementioned mug, Square Enix recently announced a tote bag featuring a Shadow Heartless design is coming to Japan on September 28, 2024. Other recent Kingdom Hearts merchandise items include a line of acrylic mirrors imitating the stained glass pillars from the game and a new line of stationery, both coming out in September 2024, as well as the re-release of the light-up keyblades appearing on August 2024.

The new Kingdom Hearts Shadow Heartless mug costs $34.99/¥3,850 and is readily available from the Japanese Square Enix online eStore. The mug will release in North America in October 2024 and is now available for pre-order.

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 6:00 PM
    

FFXIV Dawntrail Ad Features Cat Cosplay

Part of Square Enix's ad campaign for FFXIV Dawntrail involved the "Turalism" internal campaign, but now the company revealed Cat Cosplay is also involved. To celebrate the official launch, the company commissioned a video of a cat dressed as a Viper Warrior of Light.

Here's the full video. It includes a mixture of Viper gameplay footage from FFXIV Dawntrail, as well as a video of the cat wearing the matching WOL cosplay. 

https://twitter.com/Cat_Cosplay/status/1808147180148113789

The official launch trailer for FFXIV Dawntrail actually appeared quite a bit ago. It showed up during the Letter from the Producer Live LXXXII. That was an over four-minute video setting the stage for the trip to the new continent. While it did go over a bit of story content and explaining why we head to the new area, it also involved FFXIV gameplay of new jobs like the Viper and Pictomancer.

In case you missed it, here's how that looked:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BghYTigv8E&t=33s&ab_channel=FINALFANTASYXIV

This FFXIV Dawntrail ad also isn't the only time Square Enix involved animal cosplay to promote a Final Fantasy game. In June 2023, it held a Paws of Valisthea for FFXVI  in Australia. That involved dressing dogs up as Eikons from the game.

Final Fantasy XIV and its Dawntrail expansion are available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. 

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 5:30 PM
    

key art for gundam Breaker 4 showing off custom designs of gunpla including SDs

On July 2, 2024, Bandai Namco announced the dates for the latest Gundam Breaker series game Gundam Breaker 4 Open Network Test. Starting on July 18, 2024, players will be able to test out the multiplayer modes. The beta will end on July 20, 2024.

The social media post announcing the Open Network Test included a brand new trailer showcasing customization and the combat options players will have as they control their specialized personal designs.

You can see what gameplay looks like in the post below:

https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS/status/1808093370134208825

Players engaging in the Open Network Test will be able to customize their own Gunpla creation out of a selection of over 20 Mobile suits. There will be over 250 that will be available in the game at launch. We will be able to take their creations into three-player co-op matches with friends and other players against waves of other custom Gunpla and giant mobile suits. In addition, this installment will all us to show off custom Gundam units in the multiplayer lobby, which is a first for the series.

Bandai Namco provided the following schedule and dates for the Gundam Breaker 4 Open Network Test:

  • July 17, 2024 at 9pm PT (12am ET on July 18, 2024): Pre-loading for the Open Network Test will begin for the PS4, PS5, and Switch.
  • July 18, 2024 at 5pm-10pm PT (8pm-1am ET): Open Network Test available
  • July 18, 2024 at 10pm PT (1am ET on July 19, 2024): Four-hour maintenance starts; Open Network Test unavailable
  • July 19, 2024 at 2am – 7am PT/5am - 10am ET: Open Network Test available
  • July 19, 2024 at 7pm PT – 11pm PT (10pm-2am ET): Open Network Test available

Gundam Breaker 4 will be available for PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC on August 29, 2024. Pre-orders are currently available.

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 5:00 PM
    

Katamari Damacy keychains to appear via gashapon

Bandai revealed a new lineup of keychains featuring characters from the Katamari Damacy series. The company will release these items as capsule toys via Gashapon vending machines in late July 2024.

People will need to spend 300 yen to get one of these keychains at random. Each character in the keychain will be made of silicone and have an approximate height of 25 mm (0.98 in). The owner will be able to attach them to various items ranging from bag zippers to drink bottles and umbrella handles.

The lineup will primarily feature The Prince as the series protagonist and his father The King of All Cosmos. It will also include three of The Prince's cousins: Miso, Ichigo, and Beyond. Bandai chose these characters from the cousin popularity poll that Bandai Namco held following the release of We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie in June 2023. The aforementioned cousins made their way to the top three ranks in that poll.

Here are the sample images for each item in the lineup:

The Katamari Damacy "Mejirushi Accessory" keychains will be available at Gashapon vending machines across Japan in late July 2024.

The post Katamari Damacy Keychains Will Appear as Capsule Toys appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 4:30 PM
    

Early Amazon Prime Day 2024 Sales Start on TVs

Amazon announced that some of its early Prime Day deals are available ahead of the July 16-17, 2024 event, and many involve TVs.. While there aren't any video games yet, there are some deals on monitors and Fire Tablets occasionally pop up. 

In terms of the immediate Amazon Prime Day 2024 TV deals on Amazon Fire TVs, here are some of the ones people can immediately get and their reduced prices. Note that you do need to have Amazon Prime to get the lower price.

  • Amazon Fire TV 43" 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV - $229.99
  • Amazon Fire TV 50" Omni QLED Series 4K UHD smart TV - $445.98
  • Amazon Fire TV 55" Omni QLED Series 4K UHD smart TV - $419.99
  • Amazon Fire TV 65" Omni QLED Series 4K UHD smart TV - $659.99

A few Samsung TVs and monitors also appeared. Here's the list of ones available at time of writing:

  • Samsung 27" Odyssey G30A Gaming Computer Monitor - $149.99
  • Samsung 32" UJ59 Series 4K UHD Computer Monitor - $229.99
  • Samsung 65" QLED 4K Q60D Series Quantum HDR Smart TV - $897.99

One phone is also showing up in the early sale page. It is the the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G A Series for $349.99. The normal price is $399.99. This is the version with 128GB of storage, and it arrives unlocked.

The Megan thee Stallion Amazon Prime Day 2024 page is live and does include a few gaming products in her "list" of recommendations. One of the items is the Xbox One and Series X Deep Pink controller, which is showing for $56.90 instead of $64.99 at the moment. That section also shows the $149.99 Pink Pixio PX248 monitor and YOWU Cat Ear Headphone 4 headset for $129 instead of $169.99. It may be better to check back on Prime Day proper to see if those prices go lower.

The official Amazon Prime Day sale will start in the US on July 16, 2024.

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 4:15 PM
    

New Square Enix Location

Square Enix has announced the expansion of its business structure with the opening of a new office in Shibuya, Tokyo. Scheduled to begin operations in October 2024, this new location will join the existing Shinjuku and Osaka offices, transitioning the company to a three-based business structure in Japan. [Thanks, Square Enix!]

The Square Enix Shibuya Office will be situated in the Shibuya Sakura Stage SHIBUYA Tower complex in Sakuragaoka, Shibuya, Tokyo. This move is part of Square Enix's efforts to create an environment that supports the creativity of its employees. The head office of Square Enix Holdings, Inc. will remain in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

The Shinjuku Office is located in Shinjuku East Side Square, Shinjuku, Tokyo, while the Osaka Office's specific details remain undisclosed. The Shinjuku location will continue to house the Square Enix motion capture studio, sound studio, and the official character goods store "ARTNIA." Additionally, the Square Enix Café in Akihabara, Tokyo, will remain unchanged.

In related news, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Producer Yoshinori Kitase, Director Naoki Hamaguchi, and Battle Director Teruki Endo will be attending Otakon 2024 for its 30th anniversary. This will be the first time these creators visit Otakon. For more details on this announcement, check out our coverage.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is available on the PlayStation 5. The first entry in the remake series is on the PS4, PS5, and PC. 

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 4:00 PM
    

Goblin Slayer Switch Game Appears Outside Japan in October

The Nintendo Switch game Goblin Slayer Another Adventurer: Nightmare Feast, which is based on the anime of the same name,now has a worldwide release date. The strategy game will show up on October 25, 2024, following its February 2024 debut on the Switch and PC in Japan. 

A new trailer appeared for this Goblin Slayer game as well. In addition to gameplay, it shows the deluxe and collector's editions at the end. The €49.99deluxe edition includes the game, a sheet of stickers of five major characters, and the soundtrack CD. Only 500 copies will be sold at Red Art Games' site. The €69.99 collector's edition is limited to 1,000 copies. While it doesn't include the soundtrack, it does come with the game, the stickers, a double-sided poster, and a double-sided acrylic stand with the game's art.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9euNswiLLI&ab_channel=REDARTGAMES

As for the PC version of this Goblin Slayer game, it is already available worldwide on Steam. It launched in February 2024, just like it did in Japan. However, that version of the game only supported Japanese, and no other languages like English appeared. 

Goblin Slayer Another Adventurer: Nightmare Feast will come to the Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe on October 25, 2024. It is already available in Japan. The PC version, which doesn't have English as an option, is available now worldwide. The anime is streaming on Crunchyroll. Yen Press handles the light novel and manga.

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 3:30 PM
    

Kirby and Waddle Dee tumblers

Takarajima revealed new tumblers modeled after Kirby and Waddle Dee from the Kirby video game series. The company will release these glasses in July 2024 with a price tag of 2,992 yen (~$19).

These tumblers will be around 11.3 cm (4.45 in) tall with a top side diameter of 8 cm (3.15 in). The company will make them with vacuum insulation, so they can retain the drink's temperature—both hot and cold—for a longer time than ordinary mugs.

Takarajima claimed that under a room temperature of 20°C (68°F), the tumbler can retain 3°C (37.4°F) water with ice blocks for six hours. In another test case with 200mL of 96°C (204.8°F) hot water, it can stay above 40°C (104°F) for about an hour.

The tumblers will start appearing at most FamilyMart outlets across Japan on July 11, 2024. However, Takarajima also opened pre-orders for both items on its own web store. The site has a WorldShopping widget that also supports these items, so people residing outside Japan can also place orders for these items at around $18.56 apiece.

Kirby and Waddle Dee are two of the most popular characters from the Kirby game series, and they have also been featured together in other merchandise lineups. In late June 2024, iFace released iPhone cases and accessories based on both characters exclusively in Japan.

The new Kirby and Waddle Dee tumblers will be available on July 11, 2024.

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 3:00 PM
    

Hello Kitty Tamagotchi Nano Gives Characters Brushes With Fame

As part of the Hello Kitty anniversary celebrations, Bandai Namco refreshed the Tamagotchi Nano model that debuted in 2020. The concept is still the same and it is still $19.99 as usual, though there's a new apple minigame and different forms of characters to collect. But one thing remains: I am desperately seeking Hello Kitty's approval.

As this is a Tamagotchi Nano, the general pet raising process remains streamlined. You go straight from the baby form to an adult, depending on the level of care. You can't actually check stats to see how happy or unhappy, as well as how full or hungry, the character is. You need to listen for alerts to see if they are sulking or left some poop. However, as is common for these crossover models, it brings in a character from another series into the spotlight. While some involve directly raising those people or animals, this involves standard Tamagotchi characters and Hello Kitty making cameo appearances.

The baby form even looks like a little apple!

Photo by Siliconera

Basically, it ends up like Hello Kitty is perhaps helping you raise the Tamagotchi with this Tamagotchi Nano variant. You're feeding it Hello Kitty's favorite foods, which are apple pie and milk. How do you think you got that? Hm? When you play minigames like the one with the piano, she's playing for or with you. If you take poor care of it, Hello Kitty mourns its passing.

She's a very involved virtual friend, clearly.

At the same time, I also felt like I was trying to earn the approval of Hello Kitty as I raised characters in the Hello Kitty Tamagotchi Nano. She will work with her mouse friend Joey to help clean up poop on-screen. In the apple catching minigame, we're basically collecting the fruit for her. If we do a good job, she's happy. A bad job? She's sad. The additional evolution for the adult forms involves Hello Kitty basically giving the character a bow. Even the "good" ending of a run with a character involves them going off with Hello Kitty. Like she thought we did such a good job raising the character, she deems them worthy of traveling together.

Photo by Siliconera

I honestly felt like as I was playing with the Hello Kitty Tamagotchi Nano, I was attempting to please Hello Kitty and make her proud. It isn't like the Chopper one, where I'm playing with a friend, or the Anya one that left me left me wanting to play dress-up. I definitely felt like I needed to achieve and earn that Hello Kitty bow. Maybe it resulted in a little more pressure on my part, but it was still quite fun.

The Hello Kitty Tamagotchi Nano will release on July 9, 2024

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 2:30 PM
    

Duel Blitz Gundam gunpla boxart revealed

Bandai Spirits shared the boxart for upcoming Gunplas and other model kits that it will release in July 2024. One of the highlights from this month's releases will be the 1/144 scale HG (High Grade) kit of Duel Blitz Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom. [Thanks, Hobby Watch!]

The ZGMF-1027M Duel Blitz Gundam is a Mobile Suit piloted by Yzak Joule in the 2024 movie. This upgraded version of Duel Gundam incorporates armaments from the Blitz Gundam that originally appeared in the series' inaugural 2002 TV anime show. Bandai Spirits will release this kit on July 20, 2024.

In addition, the company will release two other HG Gunpla kits from Gundam Build Metaverse. Gundam 00 Command Qan[T] Desert Type will appear first on July 13, 2024, and Gundam Amazing Barbatos Lupus will follow suit a week later on July 20, 2024.

The above Mobile Suits will not be the only kits Bandai Spirits will sell in July 2024. The company will also release Option Parts Sets featuring additional armaments from the Gundam Build Fighters series. In addition, it has also revealed the boxart for the Figure-rise Standard character model kit of Lunamaria Hawke from Gundam SEED Destiny, which will appear on July 20, 2024.

Boxart of Figure-rise Standard Lunamaria Hawke coming in July 2024
Image via Bandai Spirits

Bandai Spirits still has more kits that it will release throughout 2024. The company has revealed its release schedule for Q4 2024. The list includes Mobile Suits from the upcoming Netflix movie Requiem for Vengeance, as well as a character model kit of The Witch From Mercury's Nika Nanaura.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, July 2, 2024 5:53 PM
     The First Descendant (2)The famous quote goes along the lines of "only two things in life are guaranteed: death and taxes". Well, I would like to add another one to that list, paid-for cosmetics in free-to-play games. Here is how you can change your cosmetics, name, and more in The First Descendant How to customise your character in The First Descendent To change your character to make them uniquely yours in The First Descendant, you simply need to open up the Inventory tab by pressing 'I' on your keyboard or the start button on the console. From here, you can select the Customise tab at the top of the screen and see the various cosmetics and more. Screenshot: PC Invasion Here you can change everything from your weapon skins to the various armour pieces on your Descendant. Opening up the customise tab in the inventory tab gives you access to all the cosmetics. This is also where you change your name in The First Descendant. Cosmetics can be earned in a number of ways, ra...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, July 2, 2024 3:16 PM
     How To Find And Destroy Void Fragments In The First DescendantSince The First Descendant is a looter shooter, you're going to gather tons of resources like Kuiper Shards which can be straightforward. However, Void Fragments are another important resource to collect. To learn how to find and destroy these Void Fragments in The First Descendant, it might be a good idea to read this guide. The First Descendant: How to find and destroy Void Fragments Locating these shards isn't the hard part. They are scattered around the world, so finding one can come with ease. In some cases, they are part of questlines. But, on the other hand, destroying them isn't as clear-cut. To make things easier to understand, you need the appropriate Descendant to destroy Void Fragments. For example, if you have Bunny or Ultimate Bunny, you can destroy specifically Electric Void Fragments. Screenshot: PC Invasion If you're unsure of what type of Void Fragment you're interacting with, bring up your map and hover over the fragment. In the card that com...

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, July 2, 2024 6:39 PM
    

Microsoft has announced the next set of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in the first half of July. The upcoming titles include Neon White, Tchia, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, and more. The full list of games, DLC, and Perks coming to Xbox Game Pass via Microsoft can be seen below as well as games […]

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GamersHeroes Tuesday, July 2, 2024 3:52 PM
    

Anya Forger's adventures in SPY×ANYA: Operation Memories are well worth the time of any secret agent.

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GamersHeroes Tuesday, July 2, 2024 1:39 PM
    

Players will be able to bring glory home with the release of EA Sports College Football 25 - learn more with the new dynasty deep dive for the title.

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GamersHeroes Tuesday, July 2, 2024 1:04 PM
    

The team at NEXON has released their free-to-play looter shooter The First Descendant for PC and consoles worldwide.

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GamersHeroes Tuesday, July 2, 2024 10:53 AM
    

Ahead of its full release later this month, players can get a taste of Capcom's Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess with a free demo of the game.

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GamersHeroes Tuesday, July 2, 2024 10:33 AM
    

All this month in Rockstar Games' Red Dead Online, Naturalist Harriet Davenport will offer up boosted payouts to all the wildlife enthusiasts out there.

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 3:50 PM
    

YouTuber and rapper Darren Jason Watkins Jr, better known online as IShowSpeed or simply "Speed," encountered Crawley, a viral TikTok wizard, and promptly fell to the ground and got into an extended barking match with him in a clip that is going viral online.

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 3:40 PM
    

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is really hard, guys. Famed boss beater Let Me Solo Her (who recently rebranded as Let Me Solo Him to fight the expansion's tough boss, Messmer) struggled with FromSoftware's DLC, frustrated players review-bombed the game on Steam out of anger with the expansion's difficulty, and even

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 3:05 PM
    

I used to consider myself a certifiable cloud hater. I've never enjoyed my experiences trying to engage with cloud gaming, which allows players to stream their console games to PCs, smartphones, and dedicated handhelds, as well as adjacent remote play technology. In my limited experience, it was always too laggy, made…

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 2:05 PM
    

Mortal Kombat 1 is the latest entry in one of the most iconic fighting game franchises. But compared to other major players like Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8, its registration numbers for EVO, the biggest fighting game tournament in the world, are minuscule, coming in at 645 compared to SF6's 5265. On top of this,…

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 1:40 PM
    

It always seemed a bit weird that famed, Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett decided to be a part of the Borderlands live-action movie. Now we know the story of how this odd casting happened and it seems we can blame covid-19.

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 12:42 PM
    

PlayStation Stars is one of Sony's most bizarre initiatives in the PlayStation 5 era. The program lets you earn coins you can use to buy games on PSN, as well as collect virtual figurines that can only be viewed inside of the PlayStation app. And the whole thing has been broken since the beginning of June.

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 12:30 PM
    

Following an unusually long period of maintenance, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is finally here! While many will eagerly embark upon their adventure in the New World the second they log in, others may wish to make a beeline towards unlocking the new DPS jobs: Viper and Pictomancer. If you're in the latter category,…

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 12:15 PM
    

Welcome to July 2024! You made it. We are past the halfway point of the year and to celebrate, Xbox has announced a nice list of new and old games coming to its ever-growing Game Pass service. And it's also revealed five games are leaving, too. It can't all be good news.

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 12:00 PM
    

Have you also been gnawing on the bars of your enclosure since the most recent episode of The Acolyte? If so, it might surprise you to discover that part of the inspiration for the show's great mystery is the game that everybody's playing right now.

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 11:40 AM
    

After two high-velocity episodes of death and mourning, the third episode of House of the Dragon's second season slows down the energy, though not before giving a taste of the famed Bracken and Blackwood feud. The opposing families find themselves on opposite sides of the civil war and go to blows over it.

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 11:30 AM
    

The Verdigris Discus is a Talisman found exclusively in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. If you're the type who favors defense over offense, this Talisman may be just the answer for you. It increases your protection when you have a higher equip load. So pack on that armor and get to tanking!

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 11:20 AM
    

Like any other competitive game, the meta for Blizzard's hero shooter Overwatch 2 is constantly in flux. Sometimes a new hero like Mauga dominates when they debut and has to be reined in with some debuffs and tweaks. Other times a series of changes send characters skyrocketing to the top of tier lists. That's what's…

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 11:13 AM
    

Sometimes when I sit down to play MultiVersus, it kinda feels like I'm a child reaching into a cookie jar. Part of me knows, if I want to be a good boy, I shouldn't be doing it. But cookies taste good as hell. That rush of mind-melting bliss when biting into a gooey, sugary treat easily overtakes the ethical…

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 11:05 AM
    

Look Back, the adaptation of Chainsaw Man creator Tastsuki Fujimoto's 2021 manga of the same name, is a hit in Japan after a strong opening weekend. One person who is particularly in love with the film is none other than everyone's favorite full-time cinephile and part-time game developer, Hideo Kojima. In the five…

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 10:55 AM
    

The Dragon-Hunter's Great Katana is a weapon you can only score in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. It has a killer move set and deals solid damage, making it an excellent choice for Dexterity builds. Its Ash of War is a visual delight as well, with the added bonus of making dragon-slaying a bit easier.

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 10:45 AM
    

The Switch may be at the end of its life, but Nintendo is still on the hunt for the platform's biggest pirates. In a pair of new lawsuits, the console manufacture has taken aim at both mod chip sellers as well as the moderator of the popular r/SwitchPiracy subreddit.

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 10:06 AM
    

The Repeating Crossbow is only available in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. While it can function fine as a standard crossbow, its Ash of War—which allows it to fire back-to-back bolts at a staggering speed—makes it stand out among other weapons in its class. Thanks to its fairly reasonable stat…

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 9:50 AM
    

The Minor Erdtree Incantation can only be found in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. Casting it will allow you to continuously heal yourself and allies standing nearby, although there are better ways to heal a group. Even so, completionists and fans of tiny trees will no doubt still want to add this one to…

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 9:15 AM
    

With the passage of the summer solstice last month, we are firmly in the hottest season. And this July, we've got a generous collection of compelling titles worth checking out. From some intriguing indie titles to Final Fantasy XIV's latest expansion and beyond, this month is packed with games that look well worth…

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Kotaku Tuesday, July 2, 2024 8:50 AM
    

With the remakes of the remasters of the reissues of the remakes, it does feel like there are always approximately 372 different Resident Evil games in development at any one time. However, brand new ones are a more rare treat, and that's what was nonchalantly confirmed by Capcom last night. Resident Evil 9, although…

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 3:59 PM
     V Rising players can grab free rare Razer cosmetics if they're fast

It's now been a couple of months since V Rising officially left early access and things are looking good for the vampire survival game. It's sitting on a "Very Positive" rating on Steam and player numbers look steady, making this one of the true early access success stories. If you're one of the many who've dived in to become one of the blood-hungry undead building an empire in this fantasy world, you can grab a few rare cosmetics for free right now.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 1:46 PM
     Jurassic World Evolution 2 suddenly stomps up the Steam player charts

Humanity's greatest folly has always been hubris and the film that shows that better than anything else is the original Jurassic Park. As a species we like to tell ourselves stories and lies that we're in control, that the universe will bend itself to our whims. Jurassic Park told a tale of what happens when nature takes a bite out of that ambition, and Jurassic World Evolution 2 explores much the same themes. The chaos-filled management sim has struggled over the last few years to attack and maintain player numbers, but that's all just changed thanks to one big price cut.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 1:17 PM
     Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release date, gameplay, and latest news

When is the Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release date? While its subtitle may be unfamiliar to Western audiences, Sparking Zero is the long-awaited Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 4. After a 16-year hiatus, publisher Bandai Namco has drafted in Spike Chunsoft – the original studio at the helm of Budokai Tenkaichi – to ensure Sparking Zero remains an authentic Dragon Ball experience for fans and newcomers alike, and we've got all the latest surrounding its release date.

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero ushers the popular 3D arena brawler onto current-gen platforms, and we expect it to take advantage of all the latest tech to ensure the fighting game looks and feels as smooth as ever. Aside from the core gameplay mechanics that define the Budokai Tenkaichi series, Sparking Zero is also set to include "genre-defining features" to create "one of the most immersive anime game experiences of all time" according to Bandai Namco CEO Arnaud Muller. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release date.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 12:52 PM
     New Starfield patch makes it easier to spend real money on mods

When you have a game which has been heavily modded, each new update must be viewed with trepidation. In Starfield (even though it's only just received official modding support), that definitely holds true. After an update you have to check your mods, see what's broken, disable things, move things around, and finally - if you're lucky - you'll be able to play. In today's patch it seems that mods aren't too badly affected, but there's a couple of updates that could potentially cause some issues for the game.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 12:42 PM
     It has taken Noctua ten years to improve on its iconic CPU cooler

The Noctua NH-D15 is widely regarded as one the best CPU coolers in the world thanks to its combination of incredible cooling performance and whisper quiet operation, and now it finally has a successor. The Noctua NH-D15 G2 incorporates a decade of research and development, fine-tuning the original's formula to provide even more cooling capacity with even lower noise.

In our Noctua NH-D15 review we noted that its six heatpipes and two massive 140mm fans combine to make it the single best CPU cooler on the planet, at least as far as conventional air coolers go. You can get even more cooling performance with all-in-one liquid coolers and custom water-cooling but those are pricey and often noisier options.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 12:44 PM
     Elden Ring Scadutree Fragments locations

Where are the Elden Ring Scadutree Fragments locations? The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion introduces a new way to level up your character, prioritizing exploration over farming for Runes. The more Scadutree Fragments you collect, the stronger and more resilient your character becomes.

Seeking these fragments in Elden Ring will take time, patience, and a keen eye, and the same can be said for the Elden Ring Revered Spirit Ashes. Remember, you have other ways to improve your build if you're struggling in the RPG game expansion. Make sure you find the best Elden Ring weapons in the base game to craft the finest Elden Ring builds for your chosen playstyle.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 12:39 PM
     Huge 60-hour Skyrim mod that's like a new expansion sets launch date

13 years after launch, Skyrim has lost some of its magnetism. We're all so intimately familiar with the snow-capped mountains, the cobbles in Whiterun's well-worn streets, and the umpteenth bandit camp filled with gold coins and iron armor that it's beginning to feel like Bethesda's RPG is finally coming to a close. Skyrim itself might not be enough to keep us busy while we wait for Elder Scrolls 6. But now that it has a launch date, the DLC-sized Lordbound mod might be enough to draw us back to coolest region of Tamriel.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 12:38 PM
     Get two of the best RPGs ever, and five more beloved games, for $20

Between System Shock 2, Deus Ex, Thief, and Deathloop, the immersive sim has a rich history on PC. Likewise, the fantasy RPG - where would the PC be as a platform without pioneering classics like Ultima, Diablo, and Baldur's Gate? Celebrating Summer Games Done Quick, which runs until Saturday July 6, a new Humble Bundle gives you two of the best RPGs of all time, plus five other beloved Steam games, for $20. The Elder Scrolls Morrowind could be the best game Bethesda ever made. Dishonored is undoubtedly one of the finest role-playing 'im sims' ever. And it's all in the name of an excellent cause.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 11:56 AM
     How to make a Minecraft grindstone

What is the Minecraft grindstone recipe? The Minecraft Grindstone can naturally generate in villages, specifically in blacksmith houses. However, if you need one in a pinch to forging a new item with the replenished durability, you can also craft one.

As well as preventing your tools and weapons from breaking, you can also use a Minecraft grindstone to remove all non-cursed Minecraft enchantments from a single item. Place your enchanted item in either input slot and simply remove it, unenchanted, from the other side. It's all quite simple once you know what you're doing. So if you need to tinker with your items quickly, here's a guide to crafting a Minecraft grindstone in one of the most popular crafting games around.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 11:54 AM
     New management game Starkeeper is a space Stardew Valley, with a twist

Between Stardew Valley, Travellers Rest, and Tavern Keeper it's incredibly easy to cozy up and watch people enjoy the fruits of your labor. Motel management and farming games always opt for the rural, though, so the newly announced Starkeeper is taking us to space instead. Set in a tavern on an asteroid flying across procedurally generated space, every day during this job is unpredictable, on a cosmic scale.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 11:51 AM
     All The First Descendant Twitch drops July 2024

What are The First Descendant Twitch drops? Nexon's entry into the third-person looter-shooter space has arrived. To celebrate, the developer has kicked off a limited-time selection of Twitch drop rewards. For any viewers who watch streams of the game within its category on the service, they'll unlock some extra cosmetics to further customize their Descendant.

Similar to Destiny 2 Twitch drops, those for The First Descendant make a great early opportunity for players who want some extra cosmetics without needing to get more Caliber. With the game getting more players thanks to The First Descendant crossplay that's come with the full release, you'll want to get access to these rewards to better stand out from the crowd. Here are all of the Twitch drops you can get in The First Descendant and how to earn them.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 12:13 PM
     Best streaming setup for beginners 2024

Streaming has quickly become the epicenter of the online gaming community, and the best streaming setup for beginners can give your content an edge right from the off if you want to join the crowd.

We've picked streaming gear that's affordable and easy to set up. You'll want to look at the best webcams, the best gaming microphone, and the best capture card for recording game footage. While you probably have a webcam and microphone built into your laptop, we recommend investing in dedicated peripherals for better-quality audio and visuals.

Once you have these in place, you'll have your basic setup, but there are a few other bits and pieces you'll almost certainly want to get. Have you considered lights for streaming? How about streaming software? We've got some expert product recommendations here that we hope will be helpful to any budding streamers.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 11:41 AM
     The 96 best Minecraft skins 2024 - cute and cool skins to download

What are the best Minecraft skins? There are countless Minecraft skins available online now, as imaginative creators have spent years building an extensive library of avatar customizations for the sandbox game. With OCs, Disney characters, superheroes, celebrities, cartoon characters, and even memes now available for your Minecraft skin the choice can be overwhelming, but we've gone through them all to find the best.

If you'd rather rock a more unique Minecraft skin than one of the defaults, we recommend one of the custom fits below. You can even build from one of these options or create your own from scratch with our instructions at the bottom. If that's a little too much effort, find out how to change your Minecraft skin, then pick from these free NameMC Minecraft skins. We're always adding to this list, too, so be sure to keep checking back for a fresh look!

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 11:38 AM
     How to get Caliber in The First Descendent

How do you get Caliber in The First Descendant? Nexon's third-person co-op shooter has finally seen its full release out of beta, but Caliber - The First Descendant's premium currency - can only be obtained in a certain way.

Like Destiny 2, XDefiant, and other FPS games, The First Descendant incorporates premium currency like this to incentivize players with being able to get the game's battle pass along with other bonuses. If you want to customize your appearance to stand out amongst players you might meet over The First Descendant crossplay, you might want to try to gather as much extra Caliber as you can. Speaking of playing the game on other platforms over crossplay, you might want to check whether The First Descendant is Steam Deck compatible so you can play on the go too.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 11:26 AM
     No prizes for guessing the most played Steam Deck game for June

A brand new month has arrived, meaning it is time to immediately look back and see which Steam Deck games were played the most over the previous month. When it comes to June 2024, however, there was only ever going to be one game topping the list, and it is, of course, Elden Ring.

In our Shadow of the Erdtree review, we called the DLC one of the "best videogame expansions of all time", so it's no surprise that gamers took to the best handheld gaming PC to experience it in all its glory. Elden Ring was a surprise hit on the Steam Deck and even shared its release day with the handheld, so it's unsurprising to see this popularity come roaring back with the release of the new expansion.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 11:22 AM
     Here's how your The First Descendant frame rate could jump 44%

Nvidia has just dropped a new video detailing all the RTX features that are supported in The First Descendant, showing quite convincingly just how powerful some of its AI-enhanced RTX tech can be. The new video demonstrates features such as DLSS 3.5 ray reconstruction for clearly better-looking ray tracing along with the massive performance leap you can get with RTX 3.0 frame generation, all of which we'll explain more about below.

The First Descendant is a new co-op third-person squad game from Korean developer, Nexon, and it has already racked up over 170,000 concurrent players on Steam. So, while we're sure you're keen to get to grips with how the new game's Ultimate Descendants work and how The First Descendants crossplay is setup you can also have a gander at the features you might want to turn on if you have a modern Nvidia GPU.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 11:16 AM
     The best Elden Ring mods

Are you looking for the best Elden Ring mods? The beauty of mods is that they're highly versatile tools that allow players to tweak their experience. In the case of Elden Ring, you might wonder why anyone would want to mod a game that's so well-received. Well, if you find Soulslikes difficult, the Easy Mode mod is a surefire way to tone things down a notch. Some players might consider this goes too far, so why not remove the death mechanic, which stops you from losing your Runes instead?

What makes the best Elden Ring mods stand out is that they have the power to drastically improve someone's experience of the open-world game. Whether you want to change the way ranged weapons work, or you want the option to pause Elden Ring, we've got the mods for you. Here's everything you need to try out the best Elden Ring mods, including the seamless co-op, the Convergence overhaul mod, and more.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 10:58 AM
     The best Cyberpunk 2077 mods

What are the best Cyberpunk 2077 mods? CD Projekt Red released its own REDmod tools for free, allowing everyone to install Cyberpunk 2077 mods through a dedicated client they can download from Steam or GOG.

This release comes as we also see Cyberpunk 2077 mods that alter the range of facial features, change your looks in small ways after character creation, and even access stuff we were never meant to see. That last one's important as it adds new functionality to the cyberpunk game. What starts with a shove one day could evolve into giving your character superpowers.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 10:36 AM
     The best Roblox games in 2024

What are the best Roblox games? Games aren't just better than ever for kids; the means of creating them are, too. The best example of that is Roblox: a massively multiplayer online game creation platform, and since it's so easy to make something fun, there are millions of Roblox games to enjoy. User-generated creations allow you to weather the existential threat of a natural disaster, try your hand as a pizza maker, and take a break from it all with a spot of peaceful scuba diving.

From sims and RPGs to tower defense and adventure titles, we've highlighted the best Roblox games to enjoy with over 100 million other pals in online games. Think of it like Minecraft and LittleBigPlanet smooshed together and forged into an entire platform to create one of the best free PC games available. Below, you can find the best Roblox games and more about this exciting platform. If you're looking for some Roblox freebies, you can check these guides for working, new Skibiverse codes, and Fruit Battlegrounds codes to gain an advantage in your games.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 11:14 AM
     The Outer Worlds 2 release date estimation and trailer

What is The Outer Worlds 2 release date? It's been a while since the first of Obsidian Entertainment's space ventures, but it had much of the same DNA as the Fallout series. This isn't necessarily surprising, as the creators of the Fallout series, Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky, were the game's directors. The Outer Worlds 2 was announced a few years back, leaving us to wonder when it will launch.

As a result, the first in Obsidian's space adventure series was an enjoyable RPG game, perhaps hampered by the studio's upcoming Microsoft acquisition. Sadly, though we know The Outer Worlds 2 is in active development, there's very little else to go on right now. So let's get into the details about speculating what The Outer Worlds 2 release date could be, as well as any further information or trailers about the upcoming space game sequel.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 10:08 AM
     Slay the Spire 2 release date estimate, early access, and more

What is the Slay the Spire 2 release date? Slay the Spire fans knew Mega Crit were in the kitchen cooking up something fierce after ending development on its debut game back in 2020. While there have been some small updates to fix some bugs and ensure compatibility on the Steam Deck, the original game has been complete for years.

First revealed at the Triple-I Initiative Showcase in April 2024, Slay the Spire 2 was announced to the world with a stylish animated trailer. The developers have confirmed there's a new set of slayers joining the cast, including returning favorites, Ironclad and The Silent. It's been over 1,000 years since the Spire was last open, so expect the creatures and monsters in this roguelike game to be completely different this time.


PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 10:02 AM
     The 28 best Minecraft texture packs July 2024

What are the best Minecraft texture packs? These colorful and game-altering texture packs can make your world a completely new experience. Of course, Minecraft's low-fi charm is part of the draw, but texture packs range from subtle changes to an all-over reskin, so you can choose just how much you want to leave vanilla Minecraft behind. We've scoured and tried a bunch of different packs to be able to recommend the very best.

Just like the best Minecraft mods and shaders, texture packs can help give an entirely new feel to one of the best PC games of the last decade, and it's just one of many ways of keeping the sandbox game feeling fresh after all these years. While some mods can alter Minecraft gameplay, and shaders change the quality and style of the graphics, texture packs allow you to add a new skin to existing blocks. Included in our list of the best Minecraft texture packs are realistic blocks, cartoonish overhauls, and cute changes to the way Minecraft mobs look.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 10:47 AM
     Best computer speakers 2024

The best computer speakers can fill your gaming space with great audio. Knowing your budget, what features to prioritize what music and sound profile you like - big bass or an accurate, flat sound - and what volume you want are all crucial ways to narrow down the choices.

After testing, we've recommended the Razer Nommo V2 Pro as the best PC speaker set for total control and performance - but they aren't the best value. If you're on a tight budget, check out the Creative Pebble V3 at the bottom of this list (for under $50).

Speakers aren't strictly necessary for every gaming PC setup, as the best gaming headsets give you more of an edge in FPS games and often provide more immersion than speakers. However, while the best wireless gaming headsets can give you more freedom, there's nothing like filling your office or gaming cave with high-fidelity audio. Discover the best computer speakers and crank up the volume.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 10:17 AM
     Which League of Legends skins are currently on sale?

Which League of Legends skins are currently on sale in the store? LoL is a free-to-play game in the truest sense - you can enjoy everything the MOBA offers for absolutely nothing. Now if you were to ask a seasoned League player if that were true, they'd probably have to stifle a few tears as they check how much their bank account has suffered buying skins since they started battling on the Rift.

Riot rotates a series of skins in the store, with the savviest of us holding out until the cosmetic they want ends up in the discount section store or even the League of Legends Mythic shop. The shiny new cosmetics are only available briefly, so act fast if you want to snag the new hotness. Here is every League of Legends skin on sale right now if you want to know what's in the store without booting up the client.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 2, 2024 9:59 AM
     Lian Li's new CPU cooler makes it easy to build a tidy gaming PC

Lian Li has unveiled its new HydroShift 360 LCD AIO coolers that include a neat new addition that should make it easier to keep your gaming PC build tidy. The new Lian Li AIO coolers include a clean tube design that has the tubing clip to the side of the radiator and also carries the cabling for the fans inside the tube's sleeving.

This clever tube and cable routing system means these new best CPU cooler contenders have an effortlessly clean look to them that's enhanced further by the use of Lian Li's daisy-chainable Uni Fan fans that require no extra cables and the inclusion of L-shaped shrouds to cover where the tubes meet the AIO cooler.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 2, 2024 11:59 AM
    

Prime Day 2024 will, no doubt, be rich with deep discounts on PC gaming hardware. But when it gets fully underway across July 16th and 17th, it won't be the only deals game in town. Not by a long shot. That's why the RPS Anti-Prime Day guide has returned once more, to bring together all the worthiest hardware offers from non-Amazon retailers in the UK and US.

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Twinfinite Tuesday, July 2, 2024 8:50 AM
    
There have been some bizarre features in Assassin's Creed over the years, but they're not all bad.

Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 4:00 PM
    

Goblin Slayer Switch Game Appears Outside Japan in October

The Nintendo Switch game Goblin Slayer Another Adventurer: Nightmare Feast, which is based on the anime of the same name,now has a worldwide release date. The strategy game will show up on October 25, 2024, following its February 2024 debut on the Switch and PC in Japan. 

A new trailer appeared for this Goblin Slayer game as well. In addition to gameplay, it shows the deluxe and collector's editions at the end. The €49.99deluxe edition includes the game, a sheet of stickers of five major characters, and the soundtrack CD. Only 500 copies will be sold at Red Art Games' site. The €69.99 collector's edition is limited to 1,000 copies. While it doesn't include the soundtrack, it does come with the game, the stickers, a double-sided poster, and a double-sided acrylic stand with the game's art.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9euNswiLLI&ab_channel=REDARTGAMES

As for the PC version of this Goblin Slayer game, it is already available worldwide on Steam. It launched in February 2024, just like it did in Japan. However, that version of the game only supported Japanese, and no other languages like English appeared. 

Goblin Slayer Another Adventurer: Nightmare Feast will come to the Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe on October 25, 2024. It is already available in Japan. The PC version, which doesn't have English as an option, is available now worldwide. The anime is streaming on Crunchyroll. Yen Press handles the light novel and manga.

The post Goblin Slayer Switch Game Appears Outside Japan in October appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 3:30 PM
    

Kirby and Waddle Dee tumblers

Takarajima revealed new tumblers modeled after Kirby and Waddle Dee from the Kirby video game series. The company will release these glasses in July 2024 with a price tag of 2,992 yen (~$19).

These tumblers will be around 11.3 cm (4.45 in) tall with a top side diameter of 8 cm (3.15 in). The company will make them with vacuum insulation, so they can retain the drink's temperature—both hot and cold—for a longer time than ordinary mugs.

Takarajima claimed that under a room temperature of 20°C (68°F), the tumbler can retain 3°C (37.4°F) water with ice blocks for six hours. In another test case with 200mL of 96°C (204.8°F) hot water, it can stay above 40°C (104°F) for about an hour.

The tumblers will start appearing at most FamilyMart outlets across Japan on July 11, 2024. However, Takarajima also opened pre-orders for both items on its own web store. The site has a WorldShopping widget that also supports these items, so people residing outside Japan can also place orders for these items at around $18.56 apiece.

Kirby and Waddle Dee are two of the most popular characters from the Kirby game series, and they have also been featured together in other merchandise lineups. In late June 2024, iFace released iPhone cases and accessories based on both characters exclusively in Japan.

The new Kirby and Waddle Dee tumblers will be available on July 11, 2024.

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 3:00 PM
    

Hello Kitty Tamagotchi Nano Gives Characters Brushes With Fame

As part of the Hello Kitty anniversary celebrations, Bandai Namco refreshed the Tamagotchi Nano model that debuted in 2020. The concept is still the same and it is still $19.99 as usual, though there's a new apple minigame and different forms of characters to collect. But one thing remains: I am desperately seeking Hello Kitty's approval.

As this is a Tamagotchi Nano, the general pet raising process remains streamlined. You go straight from the baby form to an adult, depending on the level of care. You can't actually check stats to see how happy or unhappy, as well as how full or hungry, the character is. You need to listen for alerts to see if they are sulking or left some poop. However, as is common for these crossover models, it brings in a character from another series into the spotlight. While some involve directly raising those people or animals, this involves standard Tamagotchi characters and Hello Kitty making cameo appearances.

The baby form even looks like a little apple!

Photo by Siliconera

Basically, it ends up like Hello Kitty is perhaps helping you raise the Tamagotchi with this Tamagotchi Nano variant. You're feeding it Hello Kitty's favorite foods, which are apple pie and milk. How do you think you got that? Hm? When you play minigames like the one with the piano, she's playing for or with you. If you take poor care of it, Hello Kitty mourns its passing.

She's a very involved virtual friend, clearly.

At the same time, I also felt like I was trying to earn the approval of Hello Kitty as I raised characters in the Hello Kitty Tamagotchi Nano. She will work with her mouse friend Joey to help clean up poop on-screen. In the apple catching minigame, we're basically collecting the fruit for her. If we do a good job, she's happy. A bad job? She's sad. The additional evolution for the adult forms involves Hello Kitty basically giving the character a bow. Even the "good" ending of a run with a character involves them going off with Hello Kitty. Like she thought we did such a good job raising the character, she deems them worthy of traveling together.

Photo by Siliconera

I honestly felt like as I was playing with the Hello Kitty Tamagotchi Nano, I was attempting to please Hello Kitty and make her proud. It isn't like the Chopper one, where I'm playing with a friend, or the Anya one that left me left me wanting to play dress-up. I definitely felt like I needed to achieve and earn that Hello Kitty bow. Maybe it resulted in a little more pressure on my part, but it was still quite fun.

The Hello Kitty Tamagotchi Nano will release on July 9, 2024

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 2:30 PM
    

Duel Blitz Gundam gunpla boxart revealed

Bandai Spirits shared the boxart for upcoming Gunplas and other model kits that it will release in July 2024. One of the highlights from this month's releases will be the 1/144 scale HG (High Grade) kit of Duel Blitz Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom. [Thanks, Hobby Watch!]

The ZGMF-1027M Duel Blitz Gundam is a Mobile Suit piloted by Yzak Joule in the 2024 movie. This upgraded version of Duel Gundam incorporates armaments from the Blitz Gundam that originally appeared in the series' inaugural 2002 TV anime show. Bandai Spirits will release this kit on July 20, 2024.

In addition, the company will release two other HG Gunpla kits from Gundam Build Metaverse. Gundam 00 Command Qan[T] Desert Type will appear first on July 13, 2024, and Gundam Amazing Barbatos Lupus will follow suit a week later on July 20, 2024.

The above Mobile Suits will not be the only kits Bandai Spirits will sell in July 2024. The company will also release Option Parts Sets featuring additional armaments from the Gundam Build Fighters series. In addition, it has also revealed the boxart for the Figure-rise Standard character model kit of Lunamaria Hawke from Gundam SEED Destiny, which will appear on July 20, 2024.

Boxart of Figure-rise Standard Lunamaria Hawke coming in July 2024
Image via Bandai Spirits

Bandai Spirits still has more kits that it will release throughout 2024. The company has revealed its release schedule for Q4 2024. The list includes Mobile Suits from the upcoming Netflix movie Requiem for Vengeance, as well as a character model kit of The Witch From Mercury's Nika Nanaura.

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 2:00 PM
    

Naruto Emblem Battle Arcade Game Heading to US, Anime Expo

XSEED announced that not only will Naruto Emblem Battle begin appearing in arcades around the US in 2024, but the game will also be at its Anime Expo 2024 booth between July 4-7, 2024

Naruto Emblem Battle is a type of arcade game with a physical component. You will get one every time you play the game, which is essentially a card with a character on it you will use to build up a team of four. Each card has a rank and power level, which will help the game determine your rank and team HP when a fight begins. You will then move your Emblem cards on the screen to affect actions during battle rounds in-game. 

The official Naruto Emblem Battle trailer shows exactly how it will work, with the video showing both what is happening on the screen on the arcade cabinet and with the person playing the game by moving cards and pressing buttons.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97-Q5aJdTT4&ab_channel=MarvelousUSA

If someone is at the Los Angeles Convention Center in LA for Anime Expo 2024, the cabinet will be at XSEED and Marvelous' booth. People will need to head to the Entertainment Hall. Once there, they will find it at E-110.

Naruto Emblem Battle will head to arcades in the United States in 2024. It will also be at Anime Expo 2024 between July 4-7, 2024.

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 1:30 PM
    

Zenless Zone Zero Tiesto

The long teased collaboration between HoYoverse's Zenless Zone Zero and DJ Tiesto arrived alongside an animated music video. The song, titled "Zenless," features the vocals of Silent Child and was produced by Dutch musicians Tiesto, Lucas de Wert, and Steve Jansen.

The video begins in a desolate landscape littered with television sets, including one that appears to be encased in a block of ice. We then shift to an action scene featuring Anby Demara, Billie Kid, Ellen Joe, and Zhu Yuan, with the latter two set to be available via the game's first gacha banners. The quartet face off against two large enemies, which are a four-armed ethereal and another seemingly made out of construction equipment. According to the credits below the video, the animation was done in-house by HoYoVerse.

You can watch the Zenless Zone Zero song featuring Tiesto via Youtube below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkgtQOlJp0Y

Ahead of the game's launch, HoYoverse has been releasing character trailers with the most recent featuring the shark-maid Ellen Joe. The company is also set to run an event at the Oculus in New York later in July 2024.

Zenless, featuring Tiesto, is available to stream from platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Itunes, Deezer, and Amazon Music. Zenless Zone Zero releases for PC, PS5, and mobile devices on July 4, 2024.

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 1:00 PM
    

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Heads to Switch, PS4, PS5

XSEED announced it will team up with Nihon Falcom to bring Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana, the remaster of the game, to the PS4, PS5, and Switch. It will show up in early 2025, and the limited Refined Edition will appear with additional physical content.

Ys: The Oath in Felghana is the third game and follows Adol and Dogi. The duo head to Redmont in Felghana, a mining town where Dogi grew up, after hearing the people there are dealing with supernatural woes like monsters and human ones like a new count running the place. The remaster, which added more dialogue, new art, and new versions of the soundtrack in addition to the remastered appearance, appeared on consoles in Japan in 2023

Here's the first trailer for Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana on the Switch, PS4, and PS5. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlV1mmgAzX4&ab_channel=XSEEDgames

People will get a chance to try the game out soon. XSEED announced this Ys installment will be at its Anime Expo 2024 booth in Los Angeles, California. It will be playable alongside Corpse Party II, Farmagia, Naruto: Emblem Battle, and Potionomics.

As for the limited Refined Edition, we know what will come with it. There will be a set of four postcards of characters like Adol, Chester, and Elena. The acrylic keychain and diorama set will also feature all three of them. The microfiber cloth has Elena on it. Finally, there's a Sound Memoire physical soundtrack.

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Heads to Switch, PS4, PS5
Image via XSEED

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana will come to the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5 in early 2025. The game is also available on the PSP and PC. 

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 12:35 PM
    

Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream Gets Release Date, New Trailer

Bandai Namco released a new story trailer for Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream and revealed that the console release date is set for October 3, 2024, and it will appear on October 4, 2024 on Steam for PCs. The trailer showcases a variety of characters in and out of combat, with an emphasis on the original characters created for the game.

Additionally, plenty of returning characters were featured in the trailer. These include deuteragonist Asuna, Eugeo, Alice, Leafa, and ALfheim Online villain Oberon. Characters like LLENN and Fukaziroh from SAO Alternative: Gun Gale Online also appeared, and they were revealed to appear in the game back in March 2024.

The new story trailer for the game is only available in Japanese, but there are English subtitles available via the YouTube close captions. You can check out the Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream story trailer here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnJTSNTsX4s

In addition, Bandai Namco announced that a collaboration with the now defunct mobile game Sword Art Online Unleash Blading will appear in SAO: Fractured Daydream in the form of a Demon Lord costume set. The costume will be available for Kirito, as well as for other unspecified characters.

SAO: Fractured Daydream was originally announced during the February 2024 Nintendo Direct, and it is an online co-op action RPG that features raid team battles with up to 20 simultaneous players.

The Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream release date is October 4, 2024, and the game will come out for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam. The game will also feature cross-platform compatibility.

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 12:00 PM
    

Attack on Titan VR Early Access Begins This Month

After a few delays, there's finally an early access release window for the next Attack on Titan game. Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable will appear on the Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro on July 23, 2024. 

As this is an early access version of the Attack on Titan game, the price and content will reflect the in-progress nature of it. It will only cost $4.99 at launch. However, the build people will be getting only consists of the first two chapters of the game. Those will apparently only last up to six hours. 

The point of the Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable game will be to give people a chance to be a Survey Corps member and fight titans. The initial trailer shows these sorts of fights happening inside the walls of the city on Paradis Island. It also showcases how Omni-Directional Mobility Gear will work in the game. It doesn't highlight any voice acting, but that will be available in both English and Japanese.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYzTOfAlKTc&feature=youtu.be

Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable early access will begin for the Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro on July 23, 2024. There is no release window yet for the full version of the game.

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 11:30 AM
    

SuperGroupies VShojo watches featuring kson Henya Ironmouse and Kuro

SuperGroupies has revealed a new collection of watches modeled after four VShojo members. The Vtubers in question are kson, Henya the Genius, Ironmouse, and Kuro Kurenai.

The watches' designs will include references from each Vtuber's attire. For example, Ironmouse's watch dial will feature her horns and wings, while the one in Kuro's has his hoodie ears. Henya's watch will include her cube necklace, and kson's watch design will include both the Japanese "First Souchou" text and her signature expletive English word.

People residing in the US and Canada can head to SuperGroupies' US web store to place orders for each watch at $260 apiece. Those living elsewhere globally can instead go to the Japanese web store, which sells the watches at ¥28,600 each and supports international shipments via the WorldShopping widget.

Ironmouse, Henya, and kson have particularly received more merchandise getting produced. In April 2024, Good Smile Company revealed chibi plush toys based on the three aforementioned Vtubers. It will start shipping these plushes from Japan in November 2024 and North America in Q2 2025.

SuperGroupies will close the pre-order window for these new VShojo watches on July 21, 2024, at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET. The company will start shipping the finished products worldwide from Japan in early December 2024 and North America in early February 2025.

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 11:00 AM
    

Madoka Magica Magia Exedra Is an English PC Game Too

Aniplex announced Puella Magi Madoka Magica Magia Exedra will not only be on mobile devices, but the game will be on Steam for the PC in Japanese and English. The product page is live and lists a 2024 release window. 

The product listing confirmed some things we already knew about this Puella Magi Madoka Magica game. Madoka Magica Magia Exedra will be playable alone or with others either cooperatively or competitively. There will be in-app purchases. However, the page also confirmed the English subtitles and UI for Madoka Magica Magia Exedra. Previously, we were only certain about the Japanese ones. Only Japanese voice acting will appear. 

The PC requirements also appeared. Here are the minimum ones:

MINIMUM:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows10/11(64bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 (4th gen) or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX970 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 30 GB available space

Here are the recommended ones:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows10/11(64bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 (4th gen) or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX1070 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 40 GB available space

The Steam page also meant an opportunity to see new screenshots for the Puella Magi Madoka Magica game. In addition to characters like Madoka Kaname, Mami Tomoe, Sayaka Miki, and Homura Akemi, these show us that ones like Iroha Tamaki from the side stories will appear.

Previously, Aniplex showed a closer look at the game. In June 2024, we got to see a teaser trailer for the title. 

Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra will be available for mobile devices in Japan and the PC in Japanese and English via Steam in 2024.

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 10:30 AM
    

star rail animate gratte

Animate Cafe Gratte in Japan will host a Honkai: Star Rail event focusing on the Version 2.3 patch. All of the merchandise you'll be able to get center around Firefly and SAM. [Thanks, Genshin Goods!]

Editor's Note: There are Honkai: Star Rail spoilers below.

The event will start on July 30, 2024, and it will end on September 8, 2024. You can go to various Animate cafes in Japan in order to buy something off the menu. If you purchase a graphic latte or a cookie, you can add 550 JPY ($3.40) to get a random acrylic coaster. For every 2,000 JPY purchase you make, you can show the employee your HoYoLab UID to get a free bromide.

Two coasters you can get are of Firefly and two are of SAM. Meanwhile, there are two variations of bromides. One is of Firefly and one is of SAM. As mentioned earlier, though this is the first time Animate Cafe Gratte is having a Honkai: Star Rail collaboration, everything at this collaboration centers around Firefly. This is likely due not only to her popularity, but also because she's the new limited character on pick-up right now.

animate honkai star rail gratte
Image via Animate

Firefly is a five-star Fire Destruction character in Honkai: Star Rail who has played a major role in the Penacony story. She is the closest thing thus far to a canon love interest for the protagonist. In battle, she can don the SAM suit, which resembles a robot.

Honkai: Star Rail is readily available on the PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices.

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 10:00 AM
    

Guilty Gear Strive has over 3 million players

Arc System Works announced that Guilty Gear Strive has recorded over 3 million players worldwide. The company gathered this number by combining the player lists from the PC and console releases. Even though the fighting game is also available in arcades, the Japanese press release confirmed that it did not include players from the latter cabinets. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]

The game's background artist Fumitaka Hirachi drew a new illustration to celebrate the new milestone. This image features Johnny, Elphelt, A.B.A., and Slayer. These four characters are also part of the now-completed "third" season pass, which goes along with the "3" million players milestone.

The full celebratory illustration is available to view via the Japanese tweet from the game's official X account right below:

https://twitter.com/GUILTYGEAR_PR/status/1808032865214779483

The tweet also mentioned more upcoming content related to Strive, as Arc System Works is still not completely done with this iteration yet. In another reference to the "3 million" milestone, the company is still working on the new "Team of 3" update that will add online 3v3 matches to Guilty Gear Strive. Arc System Works had also revealed an anime adaptation of the game, which will appear with the subtitle Dual Rulers.

Guilty Gear Strive is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC, and arcades.

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 9:30 AM
    

magic knight rayearth anime

For the 30th anniversary of the Magic Knight Rayearth anime, CLAMP has announced a new series for it. A key visual and railer for it will appear at the CLAMP Exhibition on July 3, 2024.

Even if you can't go to the CLAMP Exhibition, the Magic Knight Rayearth X (Twitter) account will post updates. For reference, the CLAMP Manga Art Exhibition will run from July 3 to September 23, 2024. It'll feature over 800 pieces of original manga artwork from 23 different series, including Magic Knight Rayearth.

You can watch the announcement trailer for the new Magic Knight Rayearth anime here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWnj91xAq7o

It's a minute and a half long, starting with a compilation of the original anime, which ran from October 1994 to November 1995. Then, it shows the new iterations of the three main characters: Hikaru Shidou, Umi Ryuuzaki, and Fuu Hououji. The last shot of their backs is also the new visual that the X account shared.

Magic Knight Rayearth follows three modern-day Japanese eighth-grade girls who find themselves in the fantasy world of Cephiro. They awaken to magical powers, learn to work together, and become friends during their journey to save Princess Emeraude, who is the Pillar necessary to maintain Cephiro. It originated as a manga and aside from the anime adaptation, there was also an OVA and several video games.

More information on the new Magic Knight Rayearth anime will come out on July 3, 2024.

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Siliconera Tuesday, July 2, 2024 9:00 AM
    

dead rising deluxe remaster skins

According to people who pre-ordered Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, you can see a list of the crossover skins and BGM that'll be in the Digital Deluxe version. Most of the skins are references to either Psychopaths in the Dead Rising series or popular characters from other Capcom works. [Thanks, Wario64, Juganawt!]

Here is a list of the crossover skins and BGM that'll be in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster:

  • Ashley Graham: Save Theme - Mellow Nightscape Mix (Resident Evil 4)
  • Blodia: Machine Arena (Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness)
  • Chainsaw Villager: The Drive - Remake Version (Resident Evil 4)
  • Chris Redfield: Save Theme (Resident Evil HD Remaster)
  • Clown: Splatter Party (inspired by Adam's theme)
  • Creepy Rabbit: Two Eerie Towers (Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy)
  • Ken: Ken Stage (Street Fighter Alpha)
  • Lan Hikari: Hometown (Mega Man Battle Network)
  • Leon S. Kennedy: Saudade (Resident Evil 2)
  • Licker: Looming Dread (Resident Evil 2)
  • Mega Man: Running Through the Cyberworld (Mega Man Battle Network)
  • Nemesis: Metamorphosis (Resident Evil 3)
  • Rikuo: Rikuo Stage (Darkstalkers)
  • Sheriff: Beyond Heaven (Mall Music 4 arranged)
  • Tron Bonne: Flutter vs. Gesellschaft (Mega Man Legends)
  • War Photographer: Reflection in the Window (Mall Music 3 arranged)
  • Sodom: Tower of Shogun (Street Fighter Alpha 3)

The BGM attached to the skin will change the music you listen to as you wander around the Willamette Parkview Mall. It's unknown if you can mix or match. Though the skins and BGM will be available as DLC after the game comes out, they'll be part of the Digital Deluxe version.

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster will come out on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC via Steam on September 19, 2024.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, July 2, 2024 3:16 PM
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, July 2, 2024 12:53 PM
     How To Fix Error Code Ngs E3010509 In The First Descendant(1)Before diving into The First Descendant's hyper-stylized world, you might be hit with game-breaking issues.  One of them has the number e3010509 and has been causing problems. To know how to fix Error Code NGS e3010509 in The First Descendant, continue reading. The First Descendant: How to fix Error Code NGS e3010509 If you've been hit by other errors like error code 1204 in The First Descendant, you can figure out that solving those problems can be a headache. In the curious case of Error Code NGS e3010509, it seems to be a little different. Mainly because there's a lot you can do on your end before throwing in the towel completely.  This error seems to pop up because certain files are corrupted. Usually, on Steam when games act up, it's because some files didn't install properly — the same can be said here. In most cases, you don't have to reinstall the game if you check and repair the integrity of The First Descendant game files. Image: NEXON Games Co...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, July 2, 2024 12:52 PM
     Descendants In The First DescendantThere are quite a few steps that go into unlocking the Descendants in The First Descendant. You'll need plenty of Gold and some other materials to unlock all 19 available Descendants. Each of the Descendants can be unlocked in the same general process, so I'll first be taking you through this unlock process. Next, I'll be detailing the requirements for each individual Descendant in The First Descendant. Table of contentsHow do you unlock a Descendant in The First Descendant?All Descendants and how to unlock them in The First DescendantBunnyUltimate BunnyGleyUltimate GleyFreynaSharenBlairJayberLepicUltimate LepicViessaUltimate ViessaValbyKyleYujinEnzoEsiemoAjaxUltimate Ajax How do you unlock a Descendant in The First Descendant? Learning how to unlock any of the Descendants in The First Descendant is key. The process will make more sense to you and you'll be able to identify the precise steps for each individual Descendant on your own. Screenshot: ...

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