GamersHeroes Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:04 PM SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos might not be the match of the millennium, but it still promises a good time. The team at Code Mystics has set out to make sure this crossover is the definitive version of the title. The post SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos Review appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, July 24, 2024 9:30 AM A title by Goichi "Suda51" Suda, Shinji MIkami, and Q Hayashida, Grasshopper Manufacture and NetEase's Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered is set to release on October 31 for both PC and consoles. The post Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered Launching October 31 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:50 PM  At a time when it feels like not a whole lot sets Concord apart from other hero-based online shooters, the developers behind the sci-fi live service game just revealed one big difference: Concord won't have a battle pass. |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:00 PM  The pirates of the Caribbean have officially invaded Fortnite. In addition to bringing new skins you can buy, there's also a limited-time quest players can complete that will reward them with various Pirates of the Caribbean cosmetics. |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:50 PM  Skibidi Toilet, the massively popular YouTube series featuring singing heads popping out of toilet bowls, is being developed into a TV and film franchise by Transformers director Michael Bay, and former Paramount president Adam Goodman. |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:36 PM  Fortnite's Chapter 5 Season 3 Battle Pass has various quests you can finish each week for some sweet XP to unlock new cosmetics with. Week 9's batch of quests introduces five new challenges for players to complete, each worth 15,000 XP. Those who complete all five quests will be rewarded with 75,000 XP, which can be… |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:20 PM  Modders of The Witcher 3 have only had official tools from developer CD Projekt Red for two months, but they've already made great use of them. One ambitious modder was able to recreate some of the first game's map with the new tools only a day after they were released. More recently, a new mod has given the already… |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:10 PM  This winter the sci-fi MMO Warframe will be receiving its huge 1999 update, and over the weekend it was revealed that the update would include the introduction of a romance system. To make things even better, one of the characters you will be able to romance in 1999 is Arthur, voiced by Final Fantasy XVI star and… |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:50 AM  The opening moments of The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim have become famous online, leading to plenty of memes and jokes. And now, someone has remixed the iconic intro and added a bunch of Gen Alpha and internet slang, leading to a video that might make you feel really old. |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:20 AM  When jumping into Final Fantasy XIV for the first time, you will probably come across words like Roles, Classes, and Jobs. You might not have much of an idea of what they mean. But their differences are important to understanding and thriving in this game. |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:50 AM  MultiVersus, the platform fighter that brings characters from Warner Bros. properties together in the field of combat, just got a big update, and dataminers have used it to learn even more about what's to come. The latest datamine has unearthed stages based on Barbie and Harry Potter, and even some unannounced… |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:40 AM  As the PlayStation 5 nears its four-year anniversary, the platform team at Sony is continuing to cook up small new improvements to help players get the most out of the console. The latest batch of changes we'll soon get to test are hyper-niche, but still pretty cool. |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:15 AM  Live-service games face an extraordinarily tough time battling to maintain their player-base, competing against a dozen similar games, and trying to constantly satisfy impossibly disparate audience—but one benefit that's all too rarely utilized is the ability to be incredibly topical and reactive. Helldivers 2 is… |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:28 PM  Who are all the confirmed Star Wars Outlaws characters? The story takes place between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, so expect cameos from Jabba the Hutt, Lando Calrissian, and even Han Solo frozen in carbonite. There's not long to go now until the Star Wars Outlaws release date and we know plenty more about what to expect from Ubisoft's latest venture in the Star Wars universe, including some of the missions you can expect, and what its open world looks like. We've also been scouring trailers for old and new characters that could appear in the space game and when we could be interacting with them throughout the story. Continue reading All confirmed Star Wars Outlaws characters MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Star Wars games, Star Wars Outlaws release date, Best open world games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:50 PM  Half-Life 2 is a beloved FPS that absolutely does not need a film or TV adaptation. Though games like Halo, Fallout, The Last of Us, and even League of Legends have had varying levels of success moving from game to screen, Half-Life 2 doesn't have the kind of story that makes sense for cinema. As it turns out, that doesn't matter at all, as Valve's 2004 classic may now be taking a roundabout path to the big screen through a Michael Bay-directed version of the viral Skibidi Toilet web series, a wildly successful internet hit created and featuring characters from Half-Life 2. Continue reading Half-Life 2 coming to the big screen in the worst way imaginable MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best old games, Best FPS games, Best VR games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:33 PM  Introducing the PDP Riffmaster wireless guitar! A groundbreaking release after almost a decade, enabling you to unleash your inner rock star in Fortnite Festival, Rock Band 4, and Clone Hero. Officially licensed by Xbox, it's your key to rocking out with unparalleled freedom and style. If you want a controller that makes you feel like a musician, this is the one. It enhances the playing experience and looks the part. If you're a fan of rhythm games, then this is one of the best PC controllers you'll find. It does for musical games what PC steering wheels do for driving games - adding a whole new level of realism and immersion. This is really the first guitar controller of the modern age. Continue reading PDP Riffmaster Guitar Controller review MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:46 PM  WD has just announced a new version of its popular PCIe 4 SSD, making it one of the cheapest yet fastest 8TB M.2 SSDs around. The new 8TB WD Black SN850X is still a pricey option, but could save you as much as $220 compared to some other 8TB drives. The 2TB version of this WD drive has the top spot on our best gaming SSD guide, thanks to its great balance of performance and value. However, for most gamers, we wouldn't recommend paying so much money for the 8TB version, especially when most motherboards these days can accommodate two or even three M.2 SSDs. Continue reading Our favorite gaming SSD just hit 8TB, and it's cheaper than most MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:35 PM  It looks as though there are already a few samples of Arrow Lake CPUs in the hands of tech leakers right now, as a series of Intel Core Ultra 9 285K benchmarks have seemingly just been leaked. The leaked Intel Arrow Lake benchmark results are better than those from any CPU you can buy now, but it looks as though Intel is going to have a hard time beating AMD in the forthcoming CPU battle. Both Intel and AMD will be competing to make the best gaming CPU in 2024, but AMD has a head start, with the Ryzen 9000 release date fast approaching. Intel's competing Arrow Lake CPUs aren't expected to come out until at least October 2024, and if that's what happens, it looks as though Intel is going to have a serious fight on its hands. Continue reading AMD is going to love this Intel Arrow Lake CPU benchmark leak MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:21 PM  Who are the Marvel Rivals voice actors? Those lucky enough to get access to the Marvel Rivals closed beta test will have no doubt heard some familiar voices, especially if you've played other Marvel games. While some have reprised their roles, some are voicing completely different characters. Of course, there's also a bunch of new talent joining the cast. With so many Marvel Rivals characters already, the cast list is stacked. Plus, with post-launch support promising new heroes in the Marvel Rivals roster, it's only going to grow after the Marvel Rivals release date arrives. Continue reading Marvel Rivals voice actors and cast MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals release date, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals System Requirements |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:04 PM  What are the best Marvel Rivals settings for PC? Getting great performance out of Marvel Rivals on PC is a simple task thanks to clear graphical settings menus and an art style that lends itself well to performing on older gaming PCs. The Marvel Rivals system requirements paint the picture of a game that is still in beta, with a considerable gap between the minimum and recommended hardware. That being said, you won't need the best graphics card to get the game running at a solid 60fps at 1080p or 1440p. Continue reading Best Marvel Rivals settings for max fps MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:04 PM  Is Marvel Rivals Steam Deck compatible? Despite having high hopes for this new hero shooter, NetEase is yet to secure Steam Deck compatibility, with the issue being related to the Linux-based SteamOS. Despite being the best handheld gaming PC, the Steam Deck still struggles to run certain games. Most of these issues arise when a game is always online, and requires the presence of an anti-cheat solution that doesn't work with Linux. Even if the Marvel Rivals system requirements suggest the game should run just fine, its multiplayer focus is the downfall, for now. Continue reading Is Marvel Rivals Steam Deck compatible? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:04 PM  What are the Marvel Rivals system requirements? Hero shooters are often quite simple games to run, and despite still being in its closed beta phase, Marvel Rivals appears to follow this trend. You won't need the best graphics card to play the game and nothing about the Marvel Rivals system requirements suggests good performance will be hard to come by. That being said, the game is still in its early beta phase, meaning these requirements are subject to change and performance may be unstable during the beta window. Continue reading Marvel Rivals system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:01 PM  The World of Warcraft The War Within pre-patch has finally arrived, but it's already come with one massive caveat. Blizzard has rapidly disabled its newest feature, the Warbanks that allow you to quickly transfer gold and other currencies between all characters on your account, due to a "critical issue" causing some players' hard-earned resources to vanish. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: WoW The War Within beta sign up, WoW The War Within release date, The best WoW addons |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:01 PM  Hollow Survivors immediately caught our attention with its visual style. Its retro pixel aesthetic calls to mind arcade classics like Double Dragon and Golden Axe, but has the higher fidelity of more modern takes on the art style as seen in Rogue Legacy, Moonlighter, or Sea of Stars. There also appears to be a lot of substance beneath this pleasant exterior, which interested players can now check out for themselves as the upcoming game has just made a free demo available through its Prologue's launch. Continue reading New action roguelike Hollow Survivors is now completely free to try |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:58 AM  What are the best cross platform games? Crossplay games really are the holy grail of gaming, and they weren't particularly all that common until a few years ago. Nowadays, there are plenty of online experiences you can jump into with friends, regardless of what platform you're playing on. The great thing about the best PC games featuring crossplay is that there's a lot less organization involved. We've all experienced how difficult it can be to wrangle a group of friends together to try out a new game, so this way, you won't have to worry about who's playing on what platform. Here are our picks for the best crossplay games on PC in 2024. We've included horror games, FPS games, and other genres for the definitive list of the very best games that you can play with your friends on other platforms. Continue reading Best cross platform games 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:56 AM  While there's no shortage of contenders when it comes to farming games in the Stardew Valley style, Coral Island has proven one of the strongest. Launched out of early access in November 2023, its first major update since has just arrived, and it completely revolutionizes the underwater elements. There are lots of new NPCS, updates to the savannah, tons more decor and clothing, and a hangout system to spend quality time with your partner. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best farming games, Best simulation games, Upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:51 AM  There seems to be a flurry of realistic, tactical extraction shooters in the pipeline at the minute, and Delta Force Hawk Ops is one of the most intriguing. There's been a lot of buzz about it, and prospective players were disappointed to hear a few weeks ago that its closed alpha had been delayed. Well, the good news is that a new Delta Force Hawk Ops alpha date has been revealed, and you haven't got much longer to wait. If you want an alternative to Escape From Tarkov, Gray Zone Warfare, and Arena Breakout Infintie, this could be the one. Continue reading Tactical FPS Delta Force Hawk Ops sets new date for delayed alpha MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best upcoming PC games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:47 AM  AMD has so far managed to avoid the horrors of smoking power sockets and melting plastic that have plagued Nvidia's latest GPUs, but a new lineup of graphics cards with AMD GPUs are now sporting the infamous 12VHPWR socket. ASRock's new range of Creator cards are based on the latest AMD Radeon gaming GPUs and sport the 16-pin power socket on the right hand edge. Two cards have been released, based on the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT and 7900 XTX, neither of which are among the best graphics card options we generally recommend right now, but sit right at the top of AMD's current gaming GPU lineup. The cards also have a design feature we don't often see on gaming graphics cards these days, which is the old-school blower cooler. Continue reading These new AMD Radeon cards just copied Nvidia in the worst way MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:23 AM  When is the New World Aeternum release date? It wasn't long ago we were playing the new MMO from Amazon Games, New World, now a second game is already on the horizon. For those that are just hearing about New World Aeternum and are planning to jump into the game without knowing or having played New World, you're in luck, as Aeternum so far looks like a more polished version of New World, and it's still going to include all the New World content. You'll play as a pirate, whose ship went down on the coast of the strange island of Aeternum, here's what to expect from the upcoming game. Continue reading New World Aeternum release date and changes explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: New World server list, Best MMORPGs, New World review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:23 AM  Looking for a Genshin Impact tier list? There are currently 88 Genshin Impact characters available, providing you with a wide variety of candidates to construct your dream team. But with so many weapons, elementals, talents, ascension bonuses, and constellation upgrades, finding your favorites can be challenging. Don't let the placement of the characters on our Genshin Impact tier list deter you from pulling on the next character banner. While base stats and elemental abilities are important, the value of a character also depends on personal playstyle, available weapons and artifacts, and team composition. It doesn't matter if your favorite Genshin Impact character is on one of the lower tiers; you can still make it work with our recommended Genshin Impact builds. Being on a lower tier in the free PC game means that there are better alternatives, or the character needs a very specific build or team to shine. We've spent hundreds of hours trying different variations of teams in Spiral Abyss to establish who the best characters are in Genshin Impact. Continue reading Genshin Impact tier list July 2024 - the best characters in 4.8 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:17 AM  While I'm here to tell you to not get too excited, you should still get a little excited. When it comes to games making the jump from consoles to computers, the Stellar Blade PC port is one of the most anticipated right now, and a new job listing indicates that developer Shift Up potentially - finally - starting to work on the new version in earnest. Even though Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and the elusive Final Fantasy 16 are my most anticipated PC ports right now, Stellar Blade is certainly up there, and it seems we may be getting nearer. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stellar Blade PC, Best soulslike games, Best RPG games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:11 AM  Genshin Impact banners rotate every few weeks on a precise schedule, and we always know what to expect thanks to regular updates from Hoyoverse. The developer of the anime game always keeps its fans in the loop with regular livestreams and social media updates, so you can plan where you want to spend your hard-earned primogems. With a two to three-week turnaround for banners, the roster of Genshin Impact characters is constantly changing, and the free PC game regularly introduces two new characters to wish for. Every limited-time character banner, or event wish, contains a five-star character and three four-star characters with increased drop rates. There's also a Genshin Impact weapon banner, which runs alongside each character banner and changes weapons every update. Continue reading What is the current and next Genshin Impact banner? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:02 AM  I love it when an indie game takes elements from multiple genres and mashes them up into something new - admittedly, it doesn't always stick the landing, but sometimes it absolutely nails it. Newly-announced Dungeons and Kingdoms is the latest to partake in this genre-blending, and I'm immediately getting good vibes from it. Taking elements from RPGs, dungeon crawlers, city builders, and management sims and throwing them into a medieval setting, this is definitely one to keep an eye out for, especially if you're a fan of Dark and Darker or Manor Lords. Continue reading City builder meets ARPG in new medieval game Dungeons and Kingdoms MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best medieval games, Best city building games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:44 PM  It's hard being a Mr. Olympia candidate out in the fields of Harmony. Instead of tending to my multitude of muscle children or getting my bi-daily mullet perm, I'm instead engaging with the devil's work - cardio - to keep us all alive. Yes, I know what you're thinking: 'how does he get that lower ab definition?' As they say, abs are made in the kitchen, and only my patented blend of ground Gorlizard scales, loot snail slime, and atomized Tina Turner mixtapes can get you there - it's simply the best. Of course, being an Ascendant isn't just protein shakes and muscle-ups, and PlayFusion's new 80s-fueled, team-based adaptation shooter is pushing to prove it has the juice to make serious player gains. After getting hands-on during a recent playtest, I can vouch for its potential. Continue reading Ascendant's 'adapt or die' mantra sets this promising new FPS apart MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:24 AM  Is AC Shadows on Steam? The acclaimed stealth RPG series returns with a vengeance, and this time, Ubisoft is pulling out all the stops. The only question is whether this iteration is available on Valve's platform, either now or in the future. Assassin's Creed Shadows finally takes the franchise to feudal Japan, the most requested period in the action-adventure game series' lifetime. Not only that, we'll also be assuming the role of a real historical figure for the first time: Yasuke, the legendary Black samurai, as he strikes an alliance with ninja shinobi Naoe during the unification of Japan. This latest installment is sure to have fans flocking back to the series, and you might be curious if an Assassin's Creed Shadows Steam version is available. Well, wonder no more – we've got the definitive answer. Continue reading Is Assassin's Creed Shadows on Steam? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs on PC, Best stealth games, Best sandbox games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:14 AM  Dead by Daylight has attracted an enormous audience since its original 2016 launch. Next to horror multiplayer games like Left 4 Dead 2, Hunt Showdown, and GTFO, DBD stands out for the sheer wealth of licensed characters and new maps it's added in over the years. Now, despite already enjoying a consistently healthy player count, DBD is providing a free weekend on Steam to grab even more attention alongside the introduction of its new, limited time 2v8 game mode. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:56 AM  What are the best Starfield mods? Mod support is an important part of many PC games, especially RPG games. Skyrim has endured all these years partly because it's a great game, partly because Bethesda keeps releasing it on hitherto unknown gaming platforms, but also because it's powered by a vibrant and creative modding community. In June 2024, Bethesda revealed the Starfield Creation Kit, giving creators the tools needed to expand the game to new heights. If you're playing Starfield Game Pass, you may experience some difficulty installing all the mods we've listed below. For maximum compatibility, you're going to want the Steam version of the game. Continue reading The 61 best Starfield mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield mods, Starfield outposts, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:59 AM  What are all the Minecraft biomes? Biomes are the different areas of Minecraft, across the overworld, Nether, and The End. Each is vast, varied, and full of things you need to survive, from the buried treasures found in the oceans to the exotic loot found in the Deep Dark. As you randomly generate each world, there are never any guarantees about where you'll find the Minecraft biome you're looking for, but there are clues to follow if you pay close enough attention. Each Minecraft biome offers different resources that you may require in your journey, whether that's to beat the Ender Dragon, or simply to create the best Minecraft house in the land. They also house different creatures, building blocks and materials, NPCs, and even loot. This means that, while finding all of them is rarely essential to your progress, it can make things a bit easier. Continue reading All Minecraft biomes in 1.21 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:03 AM  Capcom's turned back the clock with Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess, bringing to us an action RPG tower defence hybrid that's very 2000s and very welcome in this age of open world, live service-ness. And for some, it'll deliver what's needed: a fairly good time. A time marked by a loop that does hack 'n slash, management, and a dash of base repairs to an average degree. For me, though, and possibly many others, I simply don't think this mix ever truly captures what makes even the simplest of tower defence games so captivating. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, July 24, 2024 6:48 AM  All 36 employees of Humble Games publishing have reportedly been laid off. According to business developer Nicola Kwan, staff were informed at 9am this morning, and told that "the company is shutting down." Humble dispute this in a statement made to Game Developer, claiming that the publishing label is "undergoing restructuring," as opposed to a full shutdown. Humble's statement - which you can read in full here - attributes the events to "challenging economic times for indie game publishing," saying that "Humble Games has made the difficult but necessary decision to restructure our operations." |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, July 24, 2024 6:08 AM  The latest free update to The Sims 4 will let you "define the conditions under which your Sims become jealous". That's handy. The new feature, called "Romantic Boundaries", will give you some settings to tweak that determine whether a Sim will be bothered when they see their partner flirting with the neighbour, or kissing the neighbour, or getting into bed with the neighbour, or becoming a blur of obscene pixels with the neighb- okay Cindy, stop! I'm not comfortable with this. When I said we could open up I didn't mean with Nigel. |
Siliconera Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:30 PM
Benelic announced that it will open the third permanent branch for the Kirby Cafe in Osaka in Fall 2024. The new cafe will be available at the Daimaru Shinsaibashi department store. The company will also set up a Kirby-related item store near the cafe.
The company has so far established two permanent Kirby Cafe outlets in Japan. The first one appeared at Tokyo Sky Tree Solamachi in late 2019. Benelic then opened the second outlet at Canal City Hakata in Fukuoka City on Kyushu island. The company also opened a temporary branch in Nagoya in 2022, although it has still yet to establish a permanent outlet in the city as of July 2024.
Osaka also already has a Kirby Cafe Petit outlet that sells items like puddings. However, this outlet is situated at the Tennoji MIO shopping center. The new permanent cafe in Osaka will add an entry to the list of facilities Kirby fans can visit in the country. In addition, Benelic also teased that it will occasionally release exclusive meals in the new Osaka branch that people would not see in the existing Tokyo and Hakata branches.
The third Kirby Cafe permanent branch will appear on the ninth floor of Daimaru Shinsaibashi in Fall 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:00 PM
Capcom has published a new tweet that shows sprite updates for the police dog Missile in Ace Attorney Investigations Collection. People can check the dog's sprites in classic pixel art and refined modern styles, both of which will be available to choose from in the upcoming compilation.
Missile is a K-9 police dog that first appeared in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, the series' inaugural entry. Capcom later added the dog with a full-body sprite representation in both Ace Attorney Investigations entries that originally appeared on the Nintendo DS in 2009 and 2011.
Here is the official Japanese tweet showing an animated GIF of Missile's sprites in Ace Attorney Investigations Collection:
The same account launched a new project to publish new sprite comparisons every day for a week starting from July 22, 2024. Missile is the third character that Capcom has featured on the list. The first two characters were Kay Faraday and Verity Gavelle. The latter is an Ace Attorney Investigations 2 debutant who is also known as Hakari Mikagami in the Japanese version and Justine Courtney in the game's long-standing English fan-translation patch.
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection will be available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on September 6, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:30 PM
The promised Bleach Rebirth of Souls gameplay trailer is here and, as expected, it features Ichigo Kurosaki and Byakuya Kuchiki. It walks us through what a fight will look like, even showing how both character's Bankai will appear in-game.
The gameplay trailer begins with Zangetsu asking Ichigo if he wants to fight and win or live. Ichigo then brings up how fighting for its own sake and survival are meaningless, stating he wants to win. From there, a narrator akin to the one in the Soulcalibur series sets the stage as Ichigo and Byakuya speak before a fight.
From there, a narrator describes what's happening in the Bleach Rebirth of Souls fight between Ichigo and Byakuya. It notes that instead of health bars, there are Reishi Gauges to wear down. If one gauge is worn down, the enemy Konpaku goes down. Each player comes in with nine Konpaku, which their enemy must wear down to win a match. The Spiritual Power Gauge at the bottom of the screen allows for the use of Spiritual Pressure Moves. In the video, Byakuya's displayed options are Seal: Senbonzakura and That Won't Touch Me. Ichigo's were All-Out Slash and Wielding. In addition, a Reverse Gauge allows for moves like Flash Step and Reverse Action when someone attacks or defends. As the battle goes on, someone can go into an Awaken state and use an Evolution to unleash their Bankai.
Here's the full Bleach Rebirth of Souls Ichigo and Byakuya gameplay footage:
Bleach Rebirth of Souls is in development for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The Bleach anime, including Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. Viz Media handles the manga.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00 PM
Baskin Robbins teased an upcoming collaboration with the Pokemon series in Japan. A recent social media post featured an image of Pikachu surrounded by various fruits.
The original post appeared in Japanese, and it roughly translates to "Oh!? Looks like Pikachu. Looking happy with a fully belly" in English. Additionally, the hashtag #31PokeSummer (#31ポケ夏) appears next to the image and the caption. The Pokemon logo can be seen in both Japanese and English on the top right corner of the image, and the English logo appears to be ice cream themed.
At the time of writing there are no details on what the campaign will be or when it will start. However, the image and post suggest that the collaboration will focus on summer flavors, with lemons and oranges appearing in the image, as well as strawberries.
You can check out the original post here:
As a reminder, the Japanese branch of Baskin Robins is currently holding a Super Mario campaign that started on June 28 and will last until July 31, 2024. The collaboration features Mario-themed ice cream flavors, cups, and other items.
Baskin Robbins teased an upcoming Pokemon ice cream campaign coming to Japan. However, there is no information on when it will come.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:30 AM
Mahjong Soul is now available worldwide on the PC through Steam. The game launched alongside a new event, Daydream Paradise, which is running from now until August 6, 2024.
Mahjong Soul has previously been available for PC via browser and a Windows app, but this release now allows players to make use of Steam features. This includes a new beginner's guide to riichi mahjong included within the game's Steam Guides page.
Players will be able to link their existing account to the new release via their Yostar account. Facebook, Apple and Google logins can also be linked. The game will also make use of crossplay features. However, the Steam version will not work with MacOS, and paid items can only be shared between the browser and Windows client versions. Free items can be shared across all versions, however, including those on mobile.
As well as the Steam launch, a new event has started within Mahjong Soul. Daydream Paradise will run until August 6, 2024, featuring a selection of event missions. In addition, there will be a higher summon rate for the characters Yuan Feng and Kutsuji, while other characters will be available for more limited time periods. There will also be limited time availability of outfits for Hinata Takanashi, Haruma Igarashi and Nadeshiko.
This is not the only recent news from Yostar. The publisher also confirmed it would be handling the English translation of Heaven Burns Red, the latest work from Clannad creator Jun Maeda.
Mahjong Soul is available now for Steam, browsers and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:00 AM
Nekokurage, the artist for the manga adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries, has been found guilty of tax evasion. The Fukuoka District Court sentenced her to ten months in prison and three years' suspension, as well as fined her 11 million JPY (close to $71.1k). [Thanks, KaroshiMyriad and Mainichi!]
As a note, she will only have to serve her ten months' jail sentence if she commits a crime within the suspension period of three years. During the court proceedings, the prosecution stated Nekokurage (whose real name is Erika Ikeda) prioritized her work and was too lazy to prepare the documentation necessary to declare her taxes. This is despite the fact that Ikeda clearly understood the need to declare and file her taxes. They added that her motive leaves no room for sympathy.
In June 2024, Nekokurage pleaded guilty to tax evasion worth 47 million JPY, which (at the time) is about $298,754. Ikeda claimed that she'd planned on declaring several years' worth of taxes in one go and this is something she'd done in the past. The people around her (including an acquaintance, her editor, and even the author of The Apothecary Diaries) urged Ikeda to file her taxes or at least consult an accountant. Ikeda has accepted full responsibility for her actions and states that her failures do not reflect on the property she works on. She has not made a public comment about her sentencing and her last Tweet was in April 2024.
There is no information on how the manga for The Apothecary Diaries will proceed.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:30 AM
Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions has announced a project for the 25th anniversary of the Zoids anime. This is a separate project from the 40th anniversary one, which was in 2023 and focused on the toys. [Thanks, Game Watch!]
The first Zoids anime will also be available on streaming services. You'll be able to watch it via sites like Amazon Prime Video and Hulu from August 15, 2024. There's no information on whether or not it'll be available outside of Japan. This will be specifically the first Zoids anime, which was Chaotic Century in the west. As a note, this was the first anime series to air in Japan but the second for those in English territories. The west had New Century first. New Century was the second anime for Japan.
The special talk show will take place on September 14, 2024. Daisuke Kishio (Van), Makiko Ohmoto (Elisi), and Mitsuki Saiga (Raven) will be the voice actors present. Director Takao Kato and character designer Tadashi Sakazaki will be there as well. Tickets for this event will become available from September 1, 2024.
The pop-up tour will run from August 29 to September 18, 2024 in Ikebukuro. You'll be able to get exclusive goods like acrylic stands and keychains. As well, if you purchase over 5500 JPY worth of items, you can get a commemoration card that combines the 25th anniversary of the Zoids anime with the 10th anniversary of TCG Wixoss.
Wendy's First Kitchen in Japan will also feature a Zoids collaboration menu from August 22 to September 18, 2024. New versions of Blade Lighter and Geno Saurer will be on display in Ikebukuro by the pop-up tour store and Wendy's First Kitchen as well.
The Zoids anime project for the 25th anniversary of the series will start in Japan from August 15, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:00 AM
HoYoVerse announced the date and time for the 5.0 Genshin Impact Special Program, and it is happening earlier (or later) than usual for time zones. It will be held at 9pm PT on August 15, 2024, which is 12am ET/6am CET/1pm JST on August 16, 2024. Normally, they tend to air at 5am PT/8am ET/2pm CET/9pm JST when held.
As usual, people will be able to watch the Genshin Impact Special Program for 5.0 on Twitch and YouTube. The Twitch stream tends to appear first, with the YouTube archive following. The company didn't note how long the presentation will be.
We do know exactly what it will cover, however. The 5.0 update will bring with it the new Natlan region, three new characters, the start of an additional Archon Quest, and additional events. Kachina, Kinich, and Mualani will apparently be the first playable characters introduced in that update.
Before that, there are things to do in 4.8. People can earn an outfit for Kirara during a new event. Emilie will also join as a new five-star, Dendro heroine using a polearm when new banners appear on August 6, 2024.
Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the Special Program for 5.0 airs on August 16, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 24, 2024 9:30 AM
Nijisanji EN talent Kunai Nakasoto announced on her YouTube channel that she will be on an indefinite streaming hiatus and a pausing of memberships. She apologized that it took her so long to get the message out.
The announcement is quite short, at only two paragraphs. After she announced her break, she stated that she would repay her members with two watch-a-longs, which is something she owed them in the past. Then, she thanked everyone for their kindness and understanding before apologizing. Kunai has not yet made a tweet announcing her hiatus on her Twitter account. Her last note was on July 15, 2024, which was an apology for being away. All of the replies to this announcement are very positive and supportive, telling her to take as much time as she needs and to come back safe.
Kunai's last stream was two months ago when she streamed A Way Out with her generation mate Victoria Brightshield. Victoria, Kunai, and Claude Clawmark all debuted together at the end of October 2023. As of the time of writing, Kunai has around 76.5k subscribers on her YouTube channel.
Nijisanji EN VTuber Kunai Nakasoto will go on an indefinite hiatus. She will likely announce her return either on her Twitter account or via her YouTube community page.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 24, 2024 9:15 AM
Yunli is a 5-star Physical Destruction character in Honkai: Star Rail whose counter-focused kit can make her a good attacker or tank for the party so long as you have enough Ascension Materials to build her. In order to fully ascend your Yunli, you'll need to go between Penacony (the newest world when Yunli debuted in the game) and the Xianzhou Luofu (as she's a resident of a Xianzhou ship).
You'll need these Ascension Materials for Yunli in Honkai: Star Rail
Ascension 1:
Ascension 2:
Ascension 3:
Ascension 4:
Ascension 5:
Ascension 6:
In order to fully ascend Yunli, you'll need to farm: 15 Artifex's Modules, 15 Artifex's Cogwheels, 15 Artifex's Gyrehearts, 65 IPC Work Permits, and 308,000 Credits. You can get IPC Work Permits from the Shape of Duty Stagnant Shadow in Penacony. As for the Artifex materials, you'll need to visit the Xianzhou Luofu for them. These items are drops from enemies like Aurumaton Gatekeepers, Entranced Ingenium: Golden Cloud Toads, and Entranced Ingenium: Obedient Dracolions.
Here's how to level up Yunli's Traces
In order to level up a single non-Basic Attack Trace for Yunli in Honkai: Star Rail, you'll need to farm the following Ascension Materials:
Aside from Penacony, you'll need to go back to the XIanzhou Luofu again if you want to fully level up some of Yunli's Traces. You can get the Regret of Infinite Ochema Ascension Material from the Echo of War: Phantylia the Undying boss. This Echo of War is available in the Scalegorge Waterscape on the Xianzhou Luofu.
When leveling up her Traces, you'll want to prioritize her Talent and her Ultimate first. These are the more important ones to her kit. Afterwards, you can spend some resources on her Skill.
Honkai: Star Rail is readily available on the PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 24, 2024 9:00 AM
A necklace resembling the Buster Sword as it appears in Final Fantasy VII Remake is now open for pre-order via the Square Enix online storefronts. It's available in both the Japanese and North American stores.
The Final Fantasy VII Remake Buster Sword necklace costs 19,580 JPY in the Japanese store. Meanwhile, it costs $177.99 in the North American one. They also have a different release date. Japan's store will ship from September 7, 2024. Meanwhile, North America's will ship some time in November 2024 and there's no concrete release date.
Here are some more pictures of the Final Fantasy VII Remake Buster Sword necklace:
This necklace will come with two materia stones. One is blue and one is red, so it looks like you've given Cloud an Assist-type and a Summon-type materia. The material is genuine sterling silver, which means that there's a chance of discoloration if you wear it while exercising or bathing. This is due to how water and moisture in general affects the metal. The blue "materia" is zircon and the red "material" is synthetic spinel.
Final Fantasy VII Remake is readily available on the PS4 and Intergrade is available on the Windows PC and PS5. The sequel, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, is available on the PS5.
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WGB Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:10 PM Crash Bandicoot looks set to join Game Pass as part of the N Sane Trilogy on August 8. |
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