Kotaku Thursday, July 11, 2024 11:45 AM  With all of the new challenges added on June 27th's Palworld Sakurajima update, one of the most notable is the addition of a new faction leader. Saya is the head of the Moonflower faction and fights alongside her Pal, Selyne. Here's everything you need to know to beat this leader. |
Kotaku Thursday, July 11, 2024 11:35 AM  Growing up as a gay man in small-town America meant having to watch people learn empathy in real-time when they found out they'd been going to school or working with a queer person this whole time and didn't automatically hate them. I had more than a few people tell me they "hated" gay people until they met one (me)… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 11, 2024 11:25 AM  To think, the Shadow Keep seemed to be going so well, and then you run into a vicious, fiery, reptilian wall. Messmer is just an absolute unholy nightmare of unorthodox timing, neverending combos, health-sapping flames, and massive one-shot explosions. All that's before the giant snakes start getting involved. Even… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 11, 2024 11:20 AM  For those of you who've felt like any sense of real meaning was gone from the Star Wars franchise since it was acquired by Disney, you're in for a real treat. The Acolyte episode 7 offers a kind of emotional intelligence and narrative pacing that I would normally associate more with that other decades-spanning sci-fi… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:40 AM  Palworld has received its biggest overhaul yet with the Sakurajima update, released on June 27th, 2024. In addition to new locations, numerous new Pals, and the strongest faction leader yet, the update also introduced many quality-of-life changes. One of the most helpful is that the number of potential Accessory Slots… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:20 AM  Roughly six months after it launched, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League can be yours for free under two conditions: you have an Amazon Prime subscription, and a gaming PC that can handle it. Rocksteady's infamously maligned loot masher is one of three surprise games the company is giving away for Prime Day 2024. |
Kotaku Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:11 AM  Rapman's new Netflix series Supacell envisions a reality in which multiple Londoners develop sudden superpowers, and all of them have a commonality: they're Black. We meet the characters separately, but the short scenes reveal a great deal about the nature of each character, and by the end of the episode, we see them… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 11, 2024 9:23 AM Nintendo posts new trailers for upcoming Switch games all the time on its YouTube channel, but not like this. On Wednesday morning, the company uploaded a teaser titled "Emio" that's only fifteen seconds long, stars a person with a creepy paper bag over their head, and appears to tease an unannounced horror game… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 11, 2024 9:15 AM  By now, most players who have dived into Shadow of the Erdtree have probably met Igon, Elden Ring's most tortured but ardent hater. Since the release of the expansion some weeks ago, Igon's quickly become a fan-favorite character, which has a lot to do with the impassioned delivery of his lines by his voice actor… |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 11:57 AM  Want to know about new Genshin Impact characters? During each new update, there's usually at least one brand-new playable character introduced to the roster. They typically appear on event banners with increased drop rates, including one five-star character and three four-star characters. While we know which characters are likely to appear on the next Genshin Impact banners, some characters featured in this guide might not be playable right now, but they can still be found in Genshin Impact. We've also included some characters who are rumored to join the free PC game down the line, but may not have an in-game model just yet. While none of this information is official until Hoyoverse says otherwise, here's a round-up of all the current rumors and speculation. Continue reading Genshin Impact new characters in the 4.7 update and beyond MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 11:35 AM  When is the Genshin Impact 5.0 release date? There's not long to go until the launch of Genshin Impact's next big update, where we'll get a brand-new map, characters, creatures, and story. We'll also be introduced to the Pyro Archon, who should be available as a playable character at some point in the near future. Though Hoyoverse has been fairly quiet when it comes to the Genshin Impact 5.0 update, leakers have been hot on the latest details, including new characters, and what looks like a PvP mode. We've also got information on character kits, artifacts, and of course, a new area with creatures that we can either control or play as. Let's take a look at everything we know about the upcoming update. Continue reading Genshin Impact 5.0 release date window, new map, and characters MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 11:31 AM  Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail has a tough act to follow. The previous FF14 expansion, Endwalker, managed to largely stick the landing on a ten-year story arc, and that in turn followed on from its most-lauded story to date in Shadowbringers. While endings are hard, new beginnings can be even more challenging. Yet in Dawntrail, Square Enix manages to deliver a story that's both powerful and emotional - if a little corny at times - and, perhaps more importantly, an overall experience that leaves me excited for the future of the MMORPG. Continue reading FF14 Dawntrail review - Kicking open the door to an exciting new era MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail release date, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 11:28 AM  It's a good time to be a Game Pass subscriber, as two excellent games are hitting the service today. Dropping alongside the charming open-world adventure of Tchia is the one I'm particularly excited to see, Neon White. The slick, anime FPS is a must-play for speedrunning fans, and its addition to Game Pass means that you have no excuse not to try it if you're subbed. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best anime games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 11:16 AM  July 11, 2024: We've added new Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls. How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way. You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links July 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 11:12 AM  Are there Once Human codes? There are times in all of our gaming lives when we need a little bit of help. Call it a handout, call it a freebie, call it whatever you like, but receiving a gift from time to time is lovely - and vital when there are eldritch abominations around each corner, wanting to turn you into their next meal. Players are prepping for the Once Human release time, with many chomping at the bit to put down roots on the island and discover the secrets hidden within the dangerous epicenter. As with many free PC games, we're hoping that Once Human will have codes come the release date, so we can fill our coffers without having to spend hours collecting resources and risking our lives outside of our cozy safe space. Continue reading Once Human codes July 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sandbox games, Best open-world games, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 11:51 AM  What are the best farming games on PC? There's something about the repetitive nature of tilling and planting a field. Witnessing the slow payoff of your crops growing makes you feel in tune with nature - even if you are still sitting in front of your computer screen. The best farming games on PC can vary a lot in genre and gameplay, but all eventually come down to getting your hands dirty. Some of the best PC games that include farming are meant to be experienced alone and focus on the relationships between your protagonist and a cast of local characters. Others, like multiplayer games Staxel and Farm Together, are all about building something with friends and the fun of creating something together that's more than a prewritten story, so the genre is still full of variation. Whether they're cute and casual town games like Stardew Valley or more realistic business ventures like the Farming Simulator series, we've found a mix of the best farming games that should hit every quadrant of the agricultural games graph. Continue reading Best farming games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:52 AM  What are the best games like Spider-Man on PC? Before Sony realized it could make money from PC gamers by selling old PlayStation games to us, we used to have to find alternative titles to get our spidey fix. For instance, we can find elements of Peter Parker's rhythmic combat system in Rocksteady's Batman Arkham series. Though we have access to both Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered and Spider-Man: Miles Morales on PC nowadays, the series does come to PlayStation first, so we'll be waiting a while for the newest game: Spider-Man 2. You may want to play some of these superhero games if you're looking for a familiar experience in the meantime. Whether you want to play something with similar combat or you want to web-sling around a different city, there's something for everyone on this list. Continue reading The best games like Spider-Man Remastered on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Spiderman PC specs, Spider-Man PC games, Spider-Man Remastered PC review |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:44 AM  It's always exciting when new tech is about to be released, and plenty of details about AMD's new Zen 5 CPUs have already leaked out ahead of time. In the case of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, it now has the distinction of being reportedly "found" on a plane, leading to images then being shared online, but we've debunked this rumor. Headlining the new AMD Zen 5 range of CPUs, the 9950X has a good chance of landing a place on our list of the best gaming CPUs, at least until the Ryzen 9000 X3D lines are released, which should be later this year. Continue reading No, an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wasn't just found on a plane MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:19 AM  From Fallout New Vegas and Alpha Protocol to The Outer Worlds, Obsidian Entertainment has brought us a lot of very memorable RPGs over the years, among which is its 2015 fantasy adventure Pillars of Eternity. If you missed it at the time, it sits alongside the likes of Dragon Age and Larian's Divinity Original Sin games, the precursors to Baldur's Gate 3, as some of the most interesting choice-driven PC RPGs. Now, nine years after launch, a new update has just rolled out. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Pillars of Eternity review, Pillars of Eternity system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:16 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 Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:11 AM  Are there Creatures of Sonaria codes? Playing as a monster kaiju surviving in the wild is an exciting Roblox experience as it is. However, Creatures of Sonaria gets even better when there are some free rewards to redeem. In the same way that Dragon Adventures codes and Haze Piece codes add helpful items or accessories to your Roblox journey, Creatures of Sonaria is capable of redeeming delightful bonuses to further customize your time as a powerful monster. So, let's dive into whether there are any Creatures of Sonaria codes active. Continue reading Creatures of Sonaria codes July 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:01 AM  For me personally, it all starts with Theme Park, the stone-cold classic from Bullfrog and Peter Molyneux. The amusement-ride strategy game has come a long way since then - Rollercoaster Tycoon, Chris Sawyer's 1999 masterpiece and a mainstay of our childhood cereal boxes, established a subgenre unto itself, where the building, management, and design mechanics of SimCity and Civilization were folded into something more creative and fun. Now, Frontier is keeping the fire burning - or rather, the cotton candy spinning - with Planet Coaster. One of the most-loved strategy games on all of Steam, it's finally coming back - the Planet Coaster 2 release window is confirmed. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best management games, Best building games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 11:00 AM  What are the best relaxing games? Sometimes, you don't always want to end a long, busy day being taken out by sweaty teenagers in Warzone or running for your life in Dead by Daylight. Instead, there are times when all you want to do is nestle into your cozy gaming throne with a cup of tea and the best chill games to help you forget your stress. If the best PC games are a bit too stressful for you right now, our list of the best relaxing games offers a welcome break. With a selection of puzzle games, adventure games, and more, you can dive into the deep blue ocean of Abzu, experience the therapeutic satisfaction of really cleaning something in Powerwash Simulator, or even relax with friends in Tetris Effect. We've got all bases covered when it comes to the kind of chill games to soothe your soul. Breathe in... Continue reading The best relaxing games 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stardew Valley multiplayer, Stardew Valley realism, The best Stardew Valley mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:10 AM  July 11, 2024: We added three new ZZZ codes. What are the new Zenless Zone Zero codes? We love a freebie. Whether it's free Polychrome, Investigator Logs, or Bangboo Algorithm Modules, the latest in-game redemption codes are the fastest, cheapest, and easiest way to get free items while also skipping the gacha grind. With that in mind, we've collected all the latest, active promo codes available to redeem right now. HoYoverse's latest gacha adventure is a free PC game, and as our Zenless Zone Zero review attests, there's a lot of currency and materials to gather. HoYoverse periodically release ZZZ codes for their gacha games that coincide with major updates and livestreams, but the developer also loves to stealth drop codes, too. Now that Zenless Zone Zero is finally here, there are a ton of redeem codes waiting for you to scoop up alongside the 100 free pulls promotion. Here are all the Zenless Zone Zero codes you need to get started in the latest update. Continue reading Zenless Zone Zero codes July 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Zenless Zone Zero review, Zenless Zone Zero codes, Zenless Zone Zero banners |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:00 AM  Looking for the best Witcher 3 mods? With popularity still not waning, The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt has been updated time and again, with the latest being a next-gen update that added Ray Tracing, performance upgrades, and a new photo mode. Bringing it up to the standard of any modern game. If that's not enough to refresh the gameplay for you and inspire another playthrough of one of the best RPG games, nay, one of the best PC games of all time, then there are still plenty of Witcher 3 mods to shake things up instead. CDPR has even gone to the trouble of making this list of which of the most popular mods are compatible with the new update. Modding is now a fairly simple process and can be done with ease once you know how. As always, exercise caution when downloading and installing anything on your computer. Continue reading The best Witcher 3 mods 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Witcher 3 mods, The Witcher 4 news, Witcher 3 system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 9:50 AM  Buying a really small PC often involves compromising on gaming performance, with tiny shoebox rigs commonly relying on integrated graphics, but this new mini gaming PC from Minisforum bucks the trend. The new AtomMan G7 PT not only contains a 16-core AMD Ryzen CPU, but also sports a decent gaming GPU in the form of the Radeon RX 7600M XT. As such, despite its size, you should be able to play games at decent settings at 1080p on this mini rig. The manufacturer of this tiny PC already has a place on our guide to the best mini gaming PC, with the Minisforum UM773 Lite using the integrated AMD Radeon 680M GPU in the Ryzen 7 7735HS to get basic gaming performance, but the new AtomMan G7 PT's specs are on a different level. Let's start with that Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU, which is a mobile chip based on AMD's Navi 33 GPU. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 9:51 AM  What are the best Age of Empires 3 cheats? Sure, a lot of the time when we're playing RTS games, it's about the challenge, the struggle, and working your way up from the bottom. Other times, though, you might just want to make things easier on yourself - perhaps certain historical events might have been different if real life cheat codes were a thing - and that's where AoE3 cheats come in. Age of Empires codes are easily accessible in the strategy game, and are available in other games in the series: we've also got guides to AoE2 cheats and AoE4 cheats if you need them. Here, though, we're looking at Age of Empires 3 and its expansion packs, with this guide to all AoE3 cheat codes, as well as the best ones to try first.
Continue reading The best Age of Empires 3 cheats MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition review, Best RTS games on PC, Best turn-based strategy games on PC |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:00 AM  How does the Battle Pass work in MW3? Most service games now come with a Battle Pass as standard, and it's one of the best ways to keep returning to your favorite game repeatedly. Cool new skins, in-game currency, and other rewards to show off your prowess… they're pretty much the main reason we game. Call of Duty MW3 and Warzone Season 4 is here, and with it came another battle pass to work through. Read on to learn how to earn Battle Pass rewards, the best sectors to work towards, and all the new weapons in the latest MW3 Battle Pass, including everything that came with Season 4 Reloaded. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MW3 review, MW3 zombies, MW3 guns |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 9:27 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 Thursday, July 11, 2024 9:19 AM  What are the best dragon games? Since long before the days of DnD, and before Tolkien became the poster boy of fantasy, dragons have been the most fearsome and majestic creatures of myth. Usually, they breathe fire and hoard gold, and can sometimes be a faithful companion, or a fierce enemy. PC games, and the best RPG games in particular, are naturally swarming with dragons and dragon-like creatures, both as friends and foes. We've collected some of the best dragon games on PC, like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim where you can encounter, battle, or befriend a dragon, including entries from multiplayer games or MMORPGs if you're into a more cooperative adventure. Continue reading The best dragon games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Skyrim mods, Elder Scrolls 6 release date, Games like Skyrim |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:40 AM  With both Valve itself and former staff members regularly debunking rumors of Left 4 Dead 3, it seems unlikely we'll see Steam's most iconic zombie game return any time soon. Fortunately, we've had other games such as Killing Floor 2, Back 4 Blood, and the ever-present Call of Duty Zombies to help keep us busy in the meantime, but now Hellbreach: Vegas is here to deliver a fresh batch of the undead to tackle in co-op FPS action. Continue reading Left 4 Dead challenger Hellbreach Vegas sets 1.0 launch date MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best co-op games, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 8:56 AM  Ahead of upcoming beta testing windows, the Concord system requirements have been revealed. In a move we absolutely love, developer Firewalk Studios provides four levels of requirements, and sitting at the top of the list is an Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti, which is required for 4K gameplay. While the now-defunct Nvidia GeForce GTX range still features as part of the minimum requirements, you'll need one of the best graphics cards on the market to push for 4K. If Concord is on your radar, but your gaming PC is starting to show its age, the system requirements give you a good guideline to use for upgrades. Continue reading Concord system requirements demand RTX 4070 Ti for ultra gameplay MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 8:13 AM  What are the best offline games? If you're disconnected from the internet for any time, you'll need the best offline PC games to help tide you over. Not every game lets you play offline, though. Some games require a license check before launching for anti-piracy reasons - and although this doesn't take long to perform, it means you can't access the game without an internet connection. There's a lot to consider when preparing a stockpile of the best PC games, but luckily for you, there's no shortage of fun offline games to choose from when your internet cuts out. Whether you're a fan of classic RPG games or the biggest modern open-world games, we've got something to suit nearly every need. Continue reading The best offline games for PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best story games on PC, Best western games, Best sandbox games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 11, 2024 8:44 AM  What are the Valorant crosshair codes? Whether you're new to the game or are looking to switch up your scope, dialing in the best Valorant crosshair for you is the easiest quality-of-life adjustment you can make in-game. After all, you're not going to be able to click heads with the game's cluttered default 'hair, or one that is completely illegible nearly as well as one that is fine-tuned to you. Fortunately, the best players in the hit FPS game also know this, and thanks to Valorant crosshair codes it's super simple to yoink their tried and tested sights in one of the best PC games around. Whether they're playing for pro teams like DRX or Fnatic, or are lighting up the streaming scene, you're sure to find the perfect reticle to equip your favorite Valorant agents with in our comprehensive list of Valorant crosshairs. If you don't know how to import codes, jump down to the bottom of this guide. Continue reading Best Valorant crosshair codes used by streamers and pros July 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valorant Night Market dates, Valorant ranks, Valorant crosshair codes |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 11, 2024 11:56 AM  In hindsight, I feel like I wronged Neva – the upcoming action-platformer from Gris devs Nomada Studio – by allowing my first thoughts on its reveal trailer to be "I bet the dog dies at the end." A new, obviously gorgeous adventure with serious platforming pedigree and that's your response? Grow up, me. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:52 AM  "It's going to be a good, good, good, good day," sings Frontier's announcement trailer for just-announced theme park simulator Planet Coaster 2. Not for me it isn't, because now I have to compare my shabby flat, in which there are exactly zero waterslides at the time of publication, with Planet Coaster 2, in which you can expect such aquatic attractions as "meandering lazy rivers", "adrenaline-pumping wave pools", "looping flumes" and "exhilarating water coasters". Please watch the trailer while I yet again revisit the possibility of sneaking into Stoke-On-Trent's Waterworld and trying to pass myself off as the resident ghost. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 11, 2024 7:47 AM  If you're a strategy game aficionado who has yet to cast a monocled eye over Hooded Horse's catalogue, 1) which map hexagon have you been skulking under? And 2) you're in for a treat. Founded in 2019 with the signing of Terra Invicta, and led by Dallas, Texas-based chief executive officer Tim Bender and chief financial officer Snow Rui, Hooded Horse have spent the past five years grabbing up original strategy games and strategy RPGs like a smaller civ quietly steamrolling bandit fiefdoms, while larger empires like Creative Assembly and Paradox Interactive bleed each other white in the centre. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 11, 2024 7:23 AM  New indie action JRPG Tako No Himitsu: Ocean of Secrets - customary disclaimer: "JRPG" is a contentious term which some feel fetishises Japan culture, while others define it more neutrally as a specific style of role-playing game - is set in a world shadowed by a long-ago war between Human and Octopus. This in itself would be borderline post-worthy, but it's also heavily inspired by Game Boy Advance RPGs such as Golden Sun, and features music created by Golden Sun composer Motoi Sakuraba alongside Terranigma composer Masanori Hikichi. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 11, 2024 5:53 AM  I too desire to eat the moon. In Skate Story, you are made of glass and you will burst into a thousand miniscule shards if you bail. You have signed a four-page contract with the Devil, cursing you with this fragile body yet blessing you with a fearsome skateboard with which to fulfill your quest to digest Earth's only natural satellite. I've only now got hands on a demo shared earlier this year at Tribeca games festival, and I'm reverberating with pleased energy at the dreamlike atmosphere of this demonic kickflip simulator. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 11, 2024 4:07 AM Pizza Hero is Vampire Survivors with toppings as upgrades, and it's free on Steam for a limited time  As a quick glance at my Papa John's account will tell you, I've enough of an addictive personality that I've consciously avoided Vampire Survivors and its -likes, in the fear that the carefully balanced professionalisation of my dedicated goblin lifestyle will tip over the edge. As such, I don't have enough experience to tell you whether the currently free Pizza Hero is an especially interesting or innovative riff on the formula. However, I am simple-minded enough to enjoy the epic bacon 1.5 humour of a sentient pizza slice with a dog for a companion upgrading itself one topping at a time. This action roguelike reeks of concentrated internet like a week old-slice nestled amidst a stack of free AOL disks. But! It's cute and fun and free, and that's enough for me. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 11, 2024 4:06 AM  An Unreal Engine developer has got classic Doom running in Fortnite, in a manner of speaking broad enough to justify a series of headlines about it, including my own. Jackson Clayton honoured the proud tradition of getting the 1993 FPS to run on things where no Doom should be by porting classic opening stage E1M1, via level editor Ultimate Doom Builder, into Fortnite's Unreal editor as a 3D model. Welcome, newcomer Fortnite, to the vaunted halls currently occupied by gut bacteria, jar-grown rat neurons, lawnmowers, teletext, electric toothbrushes, Windows notepad (sort of), and a pregnancy test. |
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Siliconera Thursday, July 11, 2024 11:30 AM
Nihon Falcom updated the Japanese official website for The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki -Farewell, O Zemuria- with five more character pages. All characters in this batch share a similarity of having their debuts in the Trails of Cold Steel sub-series, so they will make their return in Kai no Kiseki, the series' latest entry.
The five characters in question are Rean Schwarzer, Altina Orion, Crow Armbrust, Fie Claussell, and Towa Herschel. Their original Japanese voice actors—Kouki Uchiyama, Inori Minase, Takahiro Sakurai, Hisako Kanemoto, and Ai Nonaka—will also reprise their roles.
Nihon Falcom has also shared new screenshots showing that Rean, Altina, Crow, and Fie will appear in fight scenes. Towa only has cutscene screenshots, as the company noted that she will only appear to support her former classmates.
Out of the five characters, Fie has been actively involved the most in the Trails series. She appeared in the first Trails through Daybreak entry as a supporting character, and a major update for the direct sequel added her as a full-fledged playable party member.
Nihon Falcom has also been teasing Rean Schwarzer's appearance in the new entry long before this update. The company included him in the second commercial trailer that it published in late June 2024. It will also provide Rean's instructor uniform from Trails of Cold Steel III as a bonus DLC costume for people who have pre-ordered Kai no Kiseki.
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki -Farewell, O Zemuria- will be available first in Japan on PlayStation 5 and 4 on September 26, 2024.
The post Trails of Cold Steel Characters Will Appear in Kai no Kiseki appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, July 11, 2024 11:00 AM
The Evangelion Summoners War: Chronicles crossover event is now live, giving people a chance to summon versions of Shinji, Rei, Asuka, and Mari in their school uniforms and plugsuits. There will also be a "A.D. FIELD!" quest, Shinji-Obot Port and Rei-Mirror Lake dungeons, and a Ready for Battle! Stop the Angel Invasion! event.
Some of the events and activities don't necessarily start alongside the collaboration's beginning. The Ready for Battle! Stop the Angel Invasion! one that involves defeating Angels with Evas using Energy Coins is available immediately, with Energy Coins able to be collected via missions. Asuka's Energy Gift is already ongoing, doling out 100 Energy and 10 Quick Battle Permits per day until someone collects the bonus for seven days. However, the announcement revealed that the two locked dungeons that are part of the Shinji-Obot Port and Rei-Mirror Lake ones and tied to Asuka and Mari won't open until July 18, 2024. The five-star Water Shinji unit will be a collab dungeon reward.
As for the Evangelion Summoners War: Chronicles summon banner crossover units, there are some that are available now, and others that appear on July 18, 2024. All of them are five-star "monsters." You can pull to try and get the Water Shinji, Wind Rei, Dark Shinji, and Light Rei immediately. The Water/Dark Shinji both feature Lance of Longinus Skills, to connect to the series, and a Synchronization Skill. Meanwhile, the Wind Rei has Heat Resistant Light Wave Shield and Unit 0 Pilot skills, while Light Rei has abilities like A.T. Field Deployment and Even If I Die, I Can Be Replaced. The Fire Asuka, Fire Mari, Dark Asuka, and Light Mari art is available ahead of their banners' July 18, 2024 debut, but their skills are not.
Here are how all the Evangelion characters will look in-game.
A developer video also showed some of the units in-battle and their skills.
Another teaser acted as a reveal for the event:
Summoners War: Chronicles is available on PCs and mobile devices. Evangelion is streaming on Netflix, and the Rebuild of Evangelion movies are on Amazon. The Summoners War: Chronicles Evangelion crossover event runs July 11, 2024, and it ends on August 10, 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:30 AM
SNK has announced that it will bring a new demo build of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves to Evo 2024. People who attend the annual fighting game tournament will be able to try out the new title ahead of its full release in early 2025.
This demo build will have the following five playable characters: Rock Howard, Terry Bogard, Preecha, Vox Reaper, and Marco Rodrigues. While the first three characters also appeared in the first demo build at Evo Japan 2024, Vox and Marco will replace Griffon Mask and Hotaru Futaba in the new list.
SNK is also preparing free merchandise giveaways related to the game in the venue. The company will give a neck strap to people who have filled out the demo's questionnaire. Visitors can also take a picture at SNK's photo spot and show it in an X post with the #FatalFury hashtag to get a beer bottle-shaped inflatable cheering stick.
The biggest highlighted merchandise will be fight stick buttons decorated with the game's characters. SNK will set up a versus spot using Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Those who manage to defeat two other players in a row will be able to win one of the buttons. They must switch out after achieving the feat, although they can also return to get even more buttons.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will be available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in early 2025. SNK will bring a new demo build of the upcoming Fatal Fury entry to Evo 2024, which will take place in Las Vegas on July 19-21, 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:00 AM
Kadokawa has acquired anime studio Doga Kobo as a subsidiary. Doga Kobo is known for its work on Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun and, more recently, Oshi no Ko. [Thanks, Yahoo!]
According to a report from Yahoo, Kadokawa and Doga Kobo have been on amicable terms for the past decade. As part of Kadokawa's "global media mix with technology" strategy, it aims to increase its creative output and create anime, as well as expand its shows' IPs. With this acquisition, Kadokawa has strengthened its ability to create anime that can be popular and profitable on a global scale.
Ryuu Ishiguro, a representative from Doga Kobo, stated that the company has worked with a lot of different companies and people to create anime. Kadokawa is one of those companies and has been a good partner to Doga Kobo. Now that Doga Kobo is in a better place than ever, it will work hard to create even better works than it's released in the past.
Doga Kobo is an animation that was first established in July 1973 by former Toei Animation members. Actually, as of July 11, 2024, the company is now exactly 51 years old. Aside from the aforementioned Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun and Oshi no Ko, it also produced Koihime Musou, YuruYuri, and Chiikawa.
As of July 11, 2024, Doga Kobo is now a subsidiary of Kadokawa. You can catch Doga Kobo's current anime, Oshi no Ko season 2, exclusively on HIDIVE.
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Siliconera Thursday, July 11, 2024 9:30 AM
Arc System Works has formally revealed Double Dragon Revive by publishing its official website and trailer. Following an early reveal in the Weekly Famitsu magazine, the company confirmed that the new game will be available simultaneously worldwide in 2025.
This new game will bring back the classic belt-scrolling beat 'em up game with a modern 3D presentation. Like most of the prior series entries, players will take the roles of the martial artists William "Billy" Lee and James "Jimmy" Lee. The game will be playable in both single-player and two-player co-op; both characters will appear simultaneously in the latter.
The Steam page reveals that Yuke's, the development studio best known for wrestling games like WWE 2K19 and AEW Fight Forever, is working on this new game. It also hinted that the game will have an online mode with in-game chat.
The page also shows that Double Dragon Revive will be available with voiceovers in Japanese and English. It will also have additional subtitle options in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
The official reveal trailer for Double Dragon Revive is also available to watch right below:
Double Dragon Revive will be available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam worldwide in 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, July 11, 2024 9:00 AM
At Anime Expo 2024, I had the chance to preview about 20 minutes with Atlus' next major JRPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio. I came away the most impressed I have been in quite some time for a demo build of a game. This title feels like the next evolution of the Atlus JRPG formula and so much more than just a medieval spin Persona 5.
The start of the demo allowed me to pick between three difficulty settings, which I don't normally see for previews. I opted for the standard difficulty and the gameplay felt breezy enough but with just enough depth and challenge to tease what's to come. From the one dungeon I played, it seems like the gameplay will be somewhere around the challenge of Persona 5 but not quite on the level of the Shin Megami Tensei series.
This early dungeon featured three party members, including the protagonist and two additional characters; Strohl and Hulkenberg. We were on a mission to track down a necromancer a gorgeous dungeon and defeat them. Without a doubt, the basis of Persona 5's systems and stylization is present here, but Metaphor: ReFantazio iterates on almost every single one of those aspects.
For one, the dungeon felt absolutely massive and layered with so many different floors. The neat verticality mixed well with the occasional large-scale chambers to explore. This dungeon format felt less linear than some of the offerings for past Atlus titles, which made it more intriguing to explore. It helped, too, that there was a fair bit to see and do in the location.
Besides running around and battling monsters, there were even two side quests and objectives I ran across in the midst of the dungeon. These optional quests broke up the usual progression and provided solid reasons to explore every inch. The first came right at the start, as a side character tasked me with finding someone for her.
Then partway through the dungeon, I came across a group of people kidnapped by the villainous necromancer and locked in a room. I could find the key and free them if I wanted, which is what I did. This resulted in some optional fights and a surprising payoff to freeing the people. Without spoiling too much, it turned out the locked up people had to do with the other side quest I had to find the girl.
This intertwining nature of the side quests only made them more worth completion. Better yet, I appreciated the reward I got for these quests, which felt far more impactful than money or XP. While I won't give away everything, this reward included an entirely new bond with a side character.
Unfortunately because I spent so much time on the side content, I didn't have enough time to finish the dungeon. That said, I still had the chance to really dive into the fascinating hybrid-style combat. It reminds me of the recent The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak. You have the usual turn-based Atlus style plus some action combat as well.
With weaker foes, you can slice and dice them to death with the X button (PS5) without ever transitioning screens. However, with stronger enemies, you can hack-and-slash them to weaken or stun them. From there, you can transition to the usual Press Turn battles but with less work to do. Here, it works like you expect from Atlus in taking advantage of elemental weaknesses to earn more turns. There are some fun changes like team skills and the Archetype system.
Instead of collecting Personas, players switch between JRPG jobs known as Archetypes. These include stuff like Warrior, Brawler, Knight, and more. They each come with their own elemental skills. In this way, Metaphor: ReFantazio feels like a solid mix of traditional Final Fantasy-style JRPGs and Atlus games.
But Metaphor: ReFantazio stands out even among its inspirations due to its stunning visual style. It continues the Persona 5 way of heavily stylizing every aspect. This includes everything from the characters to special effects to even the UI. However, I will go ahead and say it right now: this title already looks somehow significantly better than even Persona 5 Royal did. The smooth transitions in battles to the unique fonts to the richly detailed character art in the menus is extraordinary.
From my time with the sadly brief Metaphor: ReFantazio preview at Anime Expo 2024, this game simultaneously feels familiar but distinct. It carries its Persona 5 inspiration well while also carving out its own path. The hybrid combat, worthy side content, and unmatched art style makes it so much more than medieval Persona. Metaphor: ReFantazio excites me with what seems to be the next evolution of the Atlus JRPG formula.
Metaphor: ReFantazio will release for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on October 11, 2024.
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