GamersHeroes Thursday, July 25, 2024 3:06 PM Setting out to embrace friendship and positivity, Sunblink and Sanrio is celebrating the first year anniversary of Hello Kitty Island Adventure with a new event and a music collaboration. The post Hello Kitty Island Adventure New Event and Music Collaboration Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, July 25, 2024 2:14 PM The team at Ironhide Game Studio has released Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance for both the PC and mobile devices. The post Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:08 AM Paying tribute to classic Star Trek video game starships from the early 2000s, the all-new Heritage Starship Bundle is now available in the PC version of Cryptic Studios' Star Trek Online. The post Star Trek Online: Heritage Starship Bundle Now Live appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:08 AM The team at Niantic announced that Monster Hunter Now will feature an in-game collaboration with MrBeast starting on July 27. The post Monster Hunter Now Collaboration with MrBeast Coming July 27 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:26 AM For those that dive into Rockstar Games' GTA Online this week, a new pizza delivery odd job is now available for players to dive into. The post Pizza Delivery Challenge Now Available in GTA Online appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Thursday, July 25, 2024 3:41 PM  Video game actors are going on strike for the first time since 2017 after months of negotiations with Activision, Epic Games, and other big publishers and studios over higher pay, better safety measures, and protections from new generative AI technologies. They'll be hitting the picket line a year after Hollywood… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 25, 2024 3:35 PM  When Elden Ring first released at the beginning of 2022, many folks swore up and down that it was the hardest game ever, though others claimed that it was more approachable than prior From Software titles, since players could continue to explore the game and grow strong elsewhere if they ever hit a wall. In defense of… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 25, 2024 2:05 PM  Today Blizzard published a lengthy Overwatch 2 Director's Take addressing the Reinhardt-sized elephant in the room: whether or not the sequel should revert back to the original game's 6v6 format. Written by game director Aaron Keller, the massive blog post traces back to Overwatch 1 and the major changes made… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:40 PM  When the action-adventure game Ghost of Tsushima first launched on PlayStation 4 in 2020 it was pretty spectacular. The Assassin's Creed-like title from Infamous developer Sucker Punch, set during the first Mongol invasion of Japan in 1274, delivered a wonderful take on a tried and true formula. Four years later, the… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:30 PM  Team Ninja's ambitious (and slightly clunky) open-world RPG, Rise of the Ronin, now has a free demo on PS5, so you have no reason to not check it out. |
Kotaku Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:20 PM  The Third Pirate Code is a part of The Pirates of the Caribbean Cursed Sails limited-time battle pass. So, on top of earning XP that can be used to unlock items in the normal battle pass, you'll also unlock Cursed Gold, which will further The Pirates of the Caribbean battle pass. It's also worth pointing out that each… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:10 PM  You know what Lego's are made of, right? Blocks! And you know what the original Mario was made of! Also blocks! So, if we just put those two ideas together...crossfade the undersplines...carry the seven... No, sorry, I've got nothing. |
Kotaku Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00 PM  Open world survival game Once Human's camera (photo) mode offers limitless possibilities. You can snap a screenshot of your base, show off the latest weapon you handcrafted, or reach inside and find your inner artist by tweaking camera settings for a genuinely jaw-dropping photo. |
Kotaku Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:40 AM  Earlier this year, Square Enix announced a new line of action figures to celebrate the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. The designs harken back to how the characters looked in the original 1997 PlayStation game, and the figures themselves begin shipping later this year. I want them all, but I'll probably need to… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:45 AM  As someone less familiar with Magic: the Gathering, I remain fascinated by the card game's constant flow of crossovers. They range from no-brainers to unexpected delights, with the likes of Lord of the Rings, Evil Dead, Hatsune Miku, and Street Fighter all gracing MTG. Still, with so many out-of-left-field crossovers,… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:35 AM  Whether tracking down Holiday Scorched, uncovering the entire map of Appalachia, or seeking out resources for your next crafting project, the world of Fallout 76 offers plenty of points of interest that prove worthwhile. One such POI is Bolton Greens. It's a former private school for the elite of Appalachia, with… |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 4:45 PM  Rather than task players with constructing and managing realistic cities, as in games like SimCity 4 and Cities Skylines 2, Scorchlands takes a more fantastical approach. It, like Against the Storm and Timberborn, takes place in a world populated by anthropomorphic animals, offering up a setting where bipedal birds use magical technology to build homes and extract resources from a moon. If this premise sounds compelling, there's even better news: the game has just left Early Access on Steam, is currently available for just $6, and has garnered positive reviews from players. Continue reading Hex city builder Scorchlands has incredible reviews already, only $6 |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 4:03 PM  Total War: Pharaoh, the latest from Creative Assembly's strategy series, is a great application of the Total War design ethos applied to an ancient Egyptian setting, but, since its launch last year, it hasn't won over many series diehards who still prefer older entries like Total War: Three Kingdoms, Total War: Warhammer 3, and Total War: Shogun 2. Still, its creators have continued to work on refining and adding in new features meant to make Pharaoh the best it can be. The biggest push in this direction to date is the launch of Dynasties, a massive update that's seen positive reviews and a healthy player count in the short time since it's come out. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Total War Pharaoh review, Total War Pharaoh factions, Total War Pharaoh leaders |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 3:42 PM  If you love gaming but don't like being glued to a PC, a gaming laptop like the Razer Blade 18 gives you more choice over where you play. It packs high-level performance into its chassis to give you the ultimate roaming device. The great thing about the best gaming laptops, like this one from Razer, is the fact that they're designed to be moved around. They're also far more powerful than they used to be, ensuring that gaming on the go is seamless – no lagging, just sleek, smooth times. As someone who likes to game wherever they go, having access to a portable gaming laptop that can compete with all the best gaming PCs is vital. The best Razer laptops are notoriously premium in price, so if you're going to splurge on a new one it makes sense to do it when the deal is right. The big-screen Razer Blade 18 is currently bundled with a selection of free games in Razer's back-to-school sale, making it a better value proposition than it is normally. Continue reading Get Razer's biggest, fastest gaming laptop with $145 of free games MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Razer Viper V2 Pro review, Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) review, Best gaming mouse |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 2:07 PM  Most sports games are complicated. This is great for players already immersed in the rules of the game in question, but the simulation focus of Football Manager 24, EA Sports FC 25, or NBA 2K24 can be overwhelming for audiences who want an easier entry point or just a simpler type of experience ideal for casual matches between friends. Luckily, The Run: Got Next has just been announced, providing a new basketball game whose simpler approach calls back to the accessible, arcade style design of classics like NBA Street, NBA 2K Playgrounds, and NBA Jam. Continue reading The Run Got Next brings NBA Street style basketball to PC |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:29 PM  The Long Dark, which first came to PC in 2014, is one of the best survival games to date. Its take on the genre, set in a frozen stretch of post-apocalyptic Canadian wilderness, makes it unique among other standouts like Don't Starve, Rust, DayZ, Valheim, Subnautica, and Sons of the Forest. Somehow, though, it's taken until now, a decade later, for another studio to create a game made with clear inspiration from The Long Dark, which certainly seems to be the case with wintery survival roguelike Angst: A Tale of Survival. Continue reading The Long Dark gets spiritual successor with new survival game, Angst |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:11 PM  Dragon Age: The Veilguard isn't just the long awaited continuation of a series that's laid dormant for a decade, but could also be a return to form for creator Bioware that many players are hoping will capture some of the appeal of earlier work like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Mass Effect 2, and Dragon Age: Origins. While we'll need to wait and see if the game meets the expectations of that segment of the audience, some good news has arrived months out from its launch: The Veilguard is already Steam Deck Verified and its Steam version won't require the EA App at all. Continue reading You won't need the EA App to play Dragon Age The Veilguard on Steam MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Dragon Age 4 characters, Dragon Age 4 release date |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:40 PM  The tension of a post-apocalyptic setting is tough to top, and while there's plenty of fun to be had in the likes of Fallout 76, Bethesda's multiplayer offering strips out a lot of the terror and despair of its setting. If that appeals to you, then first-person MMO Stalcraft X is perhaps just what you're after. The free-to-play, Stalker-influenced multiplayer FPS has seen a big jump on Steam following the launch of its tenth anniversary overhaul, and developer Exbo continues to tweak and hone it with today's new patch. Continue reading Resurgent MMO Stalcraft makes dramatic changes to weapon handling MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMOs, Best survival games, Best games like Fallout |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:34 PM  The countdown to FC 25 has begun, and EA Sports is wasting no time in revealing some of the big gameplay changes it's making for this year's soccer game. The headline act of the huge new gameplay reveal is its overhaul to custom tactics and player positioning, but EA FC fans should also take note of several smaller announcements too, like tactical fouling, new skill moves, and PlayStyles for goalkeepers. Continue reading FC 25 gameplay deep dive unveils big tactics and positions overhaul MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sports games, Best multiplayer games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:44 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 Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:27 PM  A new Nvidia GPU leak hints at there being a new version of the laptop RTX 3050 incoming that uses a new Ada Lovelace (RTX 40 series) GPU instead of the older Ampere GPU in the current version. If true, it could mean a meaningful upgrade in performance and potentially would mark the first time a non-RTX 4000 branded Nvidia GPU gets access to the latest Nvidia features, such as DLSS 3. Complicating is that there is a desktop version of the RTX 3050 and a laptop RTX 4050 but there isn't yet a desktop RTX 4050. Such a card would probably struggle to find a place on our best graphics card guide but it might make Nvidia's low-end graphics card stack a bit more appealing. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:21 PM  Nvidia adds games to its GeForce Now service relentlessly, but it's quite surprising to learn that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition has only just landed on the platform this week. Almost 13 years after its original release, this announcement gives more gamers a way to play the game if they don't have a gaming PC or home console on which to play it. Skyrim is known for being one of the best PC games ever released, thanks to its gritty and enormous open world, with minimal system requirements, and it has earned multiple re-releases across console generations, with new features and content being added to the game. Now, Nvidia is making the game available to play via GeForce Now, meaning you won't even need gaming hardware to play it, beyond a controller. Continue reading Nvidia just revealed a new way to play Skyrim MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:49 AM  How do you get a Minecraft cape? If you want to know this or how to equip them on your avatar, we've got all the answers. You've heard rumors, whispers of a mythical piece of cloth that adorns the shoulders of the most elite Minecraft players. Word on the block (sigh) is that capes also modify the appearance of Minecraft Elytra, the magical wings found in end ships, as they occupy the same space on a player's back. Needless to say, Minecraft capes are highly coveted, but they haven't been easy to get. An almost endless amount of customization options make Minecraft one of the best PC games around: from the world itself, to gameplay, graphics, and your skin. Whispers and rumors aside then, what is a Minecraft cape in the sandbox game? These capes sits separately to your avatar skin, so you can chop and change it at will - even easier than you can change your Minecraft skin. However, the difficult part about Minecraft capes is getting one - there are elusive, exclusive capes, capes to buy on the Minecraft Marketplace, and even some for suggesting ideas to Mojang Studios, so here's how to get your very own Minecraft cape, and how to equip them when you have a wardrobe full. Continue reading Minecraft capes - How to get a cape in Java and Bedrock MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:08 PM  What are the best MW3 loadouts? You can have all the skill in the world, but if your guns and equipment let you down at the most vital moment of a match, you'll be left ruing another loss. We've tested and listed out the best Modern Warfare 3 loadouts so you can go into every game primed and ready to win. Now on Modern Warfare 3 Season 5, you've likely been playing a while and already have your favorite MW3 guns picked out. The meta changes quickly, and if you don't keep up then you'll be left in the dust. Whether you opt for a mobile SMG class or prefer to take out your opponents from range with a powerful assault rifle, we have the best MW3 loadouts here. Continue reading Best MW3 loadouts for the current meta MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MW3 review, MW3 zombies, MW3 guns |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:48 AM  What are the best laptop games? PC gaming isn't always done at a desk, reclining languorously on an ergonomic leather throne, gazing upon a gaming monitor the size of your front window as hundreds of snazzy LEDs light up your peripheral vision. As anyone who has attended a LAN can attest, hauling your heavy box of tricks around is not for the faint of heart (or arm, or back) and so you might be feeling resigned to taking a break from gaming in the event life takes you on a trip away from home. Don't do that. Never stop gaming. Take your laptop with you and play games on the train. Play games on the beach. Play games in the laundry cupboard as you hide from your relatives. We'll guide you through which low spec games for laptops you will be able to run, and which won't cause you endless frustration trying to control them with a trackpad. You don't need the best gaming laptop to enjoy this selection of the best PC games that are ideal for gaming on the go. Continue reading Best laptop games to play in 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:39 AM  Warframe 1999 looks sick; there, I said it. From the moment I caught the teaser back at Tennocon last year, I've been desperate to find out more; watching and waiting, listening to '90s throwbacks in anticipation. While I initially thought 1999 was its own separate entity, akin to The Duviri Paradox or a World of Warcraft expansion, it is, instead, an in-game questline that lies beyond the events of Whispers in the Walls. As a newer player who's barely touched down on Fortuna, it's a long road to get to Höllvania Central Mall, so I ask creative director Rebecca Ford and community director Megan Everett how they're planning to combat the grind for new players. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Warframe on Steam Deck, Warframe builds, Warframe system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:35 AM  When is the Soulframe release date? The upcoming fantasy MMORPG from the creators behind Warframe has been on our minds since it was first announced in 2022. More recently, developer Digital Extremes has revealed story details and gameplay trailers that give us an idea of what to expect from Soulframe's beautiful open world that establish its themes of climate change and environmental destruction. Soulframe certainly looks and feels very different from its sci-fi sister, Warframe, with an echo of our favorite fantasy games. However, there are plenty of parallels to delight long-time Warframe fans and new players alike once the MMORPG arrives. Until then, here's everything we know so far, including all the latest news surrounding the Soulframe release date and the upcoming Preludes playtests. Continue reading Soulframe release date window, trailers, gameplay, and news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMORPG - top MMOs you should play, The best RPG games on PC 2022, The best fantasy games on PC in 2022 |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:24 AM  Aside from the expected annual releases from series like F1, 2024 is looking disappointingly light when it comes to big new racing games. Arguably the most notable new racer this year is Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, which is trying out an ambitious, open-world MMO approach. With its launch edging ever closer, it's just put out a fresh trailer that confirms several new cars in its lineup - let's just say, it'll make you see red. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best racing games, Best steering wheel for 2023, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown beta dates |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:59 AM  There's a new Humble Bundle on the block, and it's packed full of seriously cute indie games with quirky pixel-style art all at a fraction of their usual price. Celeste is probably the best of the bunch, but really, they're all pretty fantastic. Continue reading Get $146 worth of platformer indie games for just $10 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Celeste: a platformer about anxiety, The best PC games of 2018: Celeste, PCGN Awards 2018 |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:56 AM  We've been big fans of the Elgato Stream Deck ever since its first incarnation. It's a neatly executed device for controlling all sorts of aspects of your gaming, streaming, or work PC setup, and today it just got even more capable, or at least the Stream Deck + version did. That's thanks to the announcement of two new accessories, the Stream Deck + XLR Dock and USB Hub. As these imaginative names subtly imply, these two Elgato accessories respectively provide an XLR input for a microphone (along with a headphone output) and a host of extra USB ports. They just slot into the back of the best stream deck you can buy right now, and instantly provide it with loads more connection features. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Corsair HS80 Max headset review, Corsair M75 Air mouse review, Best gaming keyboard |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:57 AM  What are the best RPGs on PC? Roleplaying games can have everything from interplanetary exploration, lightsaber duels, and bloodthirsty vampires to irradiated mutants who need to be beaten with golf clubs, lizards who can talk to cats, and a whole lot of dice rolling if that's your jam. It's a pretty diverse pool. The scale and scope of RPGs are like never before, with tech finally catching up to developers' ambitions, enabling vast, open worlds previously unseen. As a result, some of these adventures are among the best PC games ever made. So, dear traveler, gather your party and head out. We're about to bear witness to the best RPGs available on PC. Continue reading Best RPG games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Zenless Zone Zero review, Zenless Zone Zero codes, Zenless Zone Zero banners |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:40 AM  Hunt: Showdown 1896 now has a date, as the Crytek open-world extraction shooter prepares to launch its fourth map. Consistently ranking among the most-played Steam games, Hunt: Showdown remains one of the most interesting shooters in the Escape from Tarkov mold thanks to its unique fantasy bayou setting. It still consistently pulls more than 20,000 concurrent players every day five years after launch, and now it's about to take a step forward into a new era, as we head to the mountainous peaks of Colorado. Continue reading Hunt Showdown 1896 sets the date for its stunning new Colorado map MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hunt: Showdown review |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:01 AM  What are the best guns in Warzone? Warzone has evolved several times over the past few years, swapping out the maps, weapons, and gameplay mechanics depending on the latest Call of Duty release. Warzone has transitioned from Al Mazrah to Urzikstan, a fictional country referenced throughout the Modern Warfare series. Now with the Resurgence mode exploding in popularity, it pays to know what weapons to use. Long-time fans know just how intense the battle royale game can get, and those who want the biggest advantage in the field need to know which are the meta weapons, and which should be left well alone. Here is our pick of the best weapons in Warzone and why. Continue reading Best Warzone guns - the top weapons for the current meta MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Warzone loadouts, Best Warzone AR, Best Warzone guns |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:27 AM  What is the best Warzone Static-HV loadout? This minimalist SMG offers much more than it may seem, shredding first impressions as well as oncoming enemy players. Our loadout looks to improve its accuracy while aiming down sights and during hip fire for aggressive players or reacting in a close-quarters situation. The Static-HV could quickly become one of the best Warzone SMGs, giving players a solid secondary weapon or a primary if you like to set a breakneck pace in the battle royale game. We've created a Static-HV setup so you can dominate any Warzone game you play, whether on Urzikstan or one of the smaller Resurgence maps. Continue reading Best Warzone Static-HV loadout MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Warzone loadouts, Best Warzone AR, Best Warzone guns |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:10 AM  What are the best fighting games on PC? It may be one of the oldest genres in gaming, but it wasn't until unintentional glitches gave birth to combos in Street Fighter 2 that the first boom took hold in arcades during the 90s. During the next few years, other classic fighters would enter this eternal tournament, most notably Mortal Kombat with its motion-capture gore, while both Virtua Fighter and Tekken took the genre into 3D. Fighting games would grow out of favor in the 2000s, but thanks to the revival of the Street Fighter series, followed by the more recent rise of esports and, to a lesser extent, the global pandemic, we now have access to some of the best PC games. They're infamous for being tough to learn, but with the help of video tutorials, there's never been a better time to get into these highly competitive multiplayer games. So grab the best PC controller, one of the best fight sticks, or whatever control method you desire to use, and practice your favorite character's combos. Continue reading Best fighting games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Street Fighter 6 review, Street Fighter 6 tier list, Street Fighter 6 roster |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:21 AM  S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, the beautifully grotty sci-fi shooter sequel from Ukrainian studio GSC Game World, has been delayed once again. It's a relatively good-spirited delay, though: first off, it's not that long, with the previously planned September 5th launch pushed back just a few weeks to November 20th. There's also clever little in-universe announcement video (one which gives the fourth wall a study kick on its way out), and an accompanying promise of a meaty "developer deep dive video", set to reveal much more of the game's radioactive hellscape on August 12th. |
Siliconera Thursday, July 25, 2024 5:30 PM
Team Folon's Fallout: London mod officially launched, providing an fan-made new setting for Fallout 4 players. This DLC-sized mod transports players from the American wastelands to the post-apocalyptic streets of London, complete with new factions, storylines, NPCs, weapons, and creatures. It is directly available via GOG, in addition to its official site.
Set in the year 2237, the Fallout 4 Fallout: London mod places players in a world distinct from previous games. Notably, it does not include some series staples such as Super Mutants, Centaurs, or Vault-Tec. Instead, it introduces new British-themed factions and a unique version of a vault that differs from the traditional Vault-Tec shelters. The mod features a condensed map focusing on central London boroughs. The mod does not feature a voiced protagonist, following feedback from internal polls and community discussions.
You can view the official launch trailer below, which highlights the new characters, enemies, factions, and locations.
The developers emphasized that there will be fewer guns in the game, influenced by the historical context of the Fallout universe rather than real-world gun laws. This setting encourages the use of melee weapons and scrapped-together firearms, which is designed to add to the distinctive British atmosphere of the mod.
Fallout 4 is now available for the Xbox Series X, PS5, and Windows PC. Fallout: London requires Fallout 4 and all its DLC to run. The mod is available exclusively on PC and can be downloaded from GOG or the official site.
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Siliconera Thursday, July 25, 2024 5:00 PM
Bandai Namco announced a Dragon Ball Daima North American Tour that will bring the anime series to three major venues following its October 2024 debut. The tour will start at the Mall of America in Minnesota in November 2024, followed by the American Dream Mall in New Jersey in December 2024. The final stop will be at the West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Canada in February 2025.
The Dragon Ball Daima North American Tour will feature interactive exhibits, exclusive handouts, and various activities related to the series. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the Dragon Ball universe via things like photo ops and see clips from the anime. In each case, it seems the booths will be set up at malls.
Here are all of the exact tour dates:
The Japanese Dragon Ball Daima tour will also showcase new merchandise, including SH Figuarts figures, Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World decks, and various collectible items. This means a chance to see the SH Figuarts mini figures of Son Goku, Vegeta, and Piccolo, which scheduled to be released starting in October 2024 in Japan. All three of those also appeared outside Japan as SDCC 2024 reveals.
Bandai Namco previously showcased Dragon Ball Daima, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero, and the Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World at its SDCC 2024 booth. The event included demos, giveaways, and exclusive free items tied to the new anime.
The Dragon Ball Daima anime will begin airing in Fall 2024 in Japan.
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Siliconera Thursday, July 25, 2024 4:30 PM
According to a leak from Ryokutya2089, the mangaka behind Dr. Stone named Boichi is reportedly about to debut a new manga series titled Childhood's End in Jump Plus. The science fiction series is alleged to be officially announced on July 29, 2024. [Thanks, Ryokutya2089!]
The leak suggests that the upcoming work will be another science fiction series. Boichi's writing is generally known for being well-structured and character-based. The key visuals that have surfaced seem to show two of the potential protagonists.
While details remain sparse and unconfirmed, the anticipation surrounding Boichi's new project is significant. Dr. Stone garnered widespread acclaim for its stylistic fusion of science fiction and adventure.
This announcement follows the Dr. Stone spin-off manga that took place after the main story. Published in Weekly Shonen Jump back on November 6, 2023, the short series focused on Senku working on a time machine in a what-if scenario.
Boichi is not only the author of Dr. Stone. The mangaka is known for many other works. For example, he was behind the series Origin and Sun-ken Rock. Boichi worked on short one-shots as well, with one being a Trigun piece. In addition to manga, he worked on manhwa.
Childhood's End is expected to begin its Jump Plus run on July 29, 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, July 25, 2024 4:30 PM
Walt Disney Japan announced that Disney+ will include 5 classic Macross anime series and movies as part of the August 2024 lineup for the streaming service. The shows and movies will appear between August 21-23, 2024 alongside other international movies and TV series. [Thanks, Game Watch!]
Additionally, Big West confirmed that other Macross series will appear on the streaming services around the same time. However, the availability of the series and movies will depend on region.
Here is the full lineup of Macross shows making their way to Disney+ Japan alongside their release dates:
Super Dimension Fortress Macross is the very first anime series in the franchise. Originally released between October 1982 and June 1983 in Japan, the show has 36 episodes. Macross: Do You Remember Love? is a movie adaptation of the original anime series, featuring new animation. The full title of the anime movie is The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?, and it released in Japan on July 21, 1984.
Meanwhile, Macross Flash Back 2012 is a compilation of music videos belonging to the original Macross anime series and the Do You Remember Love? movie, released in 1987 to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the original anime series. The 6 episode OVA series Macross II: Lovers Again released between May and November 1992, and was the first installment in the franchise to with a new cast of characters. Finally, Macross Zero is an anime series that serves as a prequel to the original anime, and it released between December 2002 and October 2004.
The Disney+ Japan streaming service will receive 5 new Macross anime TV shows and movies in mid-August 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, July 25, 2024 4:00 PM
BioWare announced that it will be easier for people to play Dragon Age: The Veilguard at launch, as the game will run natively on Steam and support the Steam Deck. The official Steam product page also updated to show it is fully Steam Deck compatible.
The official reveal noted that Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be "all-in on" when it comes to being compatible with Steam. However, the product page doesn't completely reflect that yet. For example, it doesn't note support for Steam Achievements cloud saves, or other features just yet. The page also doesn't note any EA App requirement, just as BioWare promised. However, it does confirm a third party EULA will be in effect.
This is the second major announcement tied to Dragon Age: The Veilguard in July 2024. BioWare recently revealed the game's voice actors ahead of SDCC 2024. That reveal only covered some of the major cast members and companions we'll encounter, as well as different avatar voice options for our protagonist. This came after the June 2024 Xbox Games Showcase reveal noting the game would launch in Fall 2024.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard will come to the Xbox Series X and PC in Fall 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, July 25, 2024 3:30 PM
Sony has announced that the PlayStation VR2 will soon be compatible with a PC via Steam. The new PlayStation VR2 App will allow users to play VR games and apps on Steam using Sony's headset and Sense controllers. The app is set to release on August 6, 2024.
The PlayStation VR2 App will enable users to set up their headset and controllers on a Windows PC, update the headset and controller firmware, and adjust settings such as play area and screen brightness directly from the SteamVR dashboard. Users will need the PlayStation VR2 headset, PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers, the PlayStation VR2 PC adapter, and the app to use the VR headset with other games.
The minimum system requirements for running the PlayStation VR2 App include a 64-bit processor and operating system, Windows 10/11, an Intel Core i5 7600 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 processor, 8 GB RAM, and a compatible graphics card such as the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or later.
The PlayStation VR2 launched back in February 2023. It is the successor to the original VR headset released for the PS4. Prior to the release of the adaptor and app, it could only be used with a PlayStation 5 and its games.
The PlayStation VR2 is available worldwide for the PS5 and PC.
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Siliconera Thursday, July 25, 2024 3:00 PM
Finally, the Switch release of Tokyo Xanadu eX+ might give the game its moment again! Almost 10 years after its original release, Aksys picked up the Switch version to release it worldwide. Considering how interesting it can be and all of the other elements making this particular release so valuable, I can't help but hope it leads to more people giving it a chance.
Something isn't right in Tokyo. Kou doesn't initially realize it. He's going to school and working part-time jobs as usual. But when he sees his classmate Asuka harassed when he's leaving work at night, he gets drawn into assisting in fighting back against the Eclipse phenomenon. Using Soul Devices and eventually fighting alongside classmates who find themselves also able to fight back against the Greed monsters threatening innocent people. Yes, it is Persona-like, while still combining the Ys sort of action-RPG elements while in labyrinths.
Now, right away, you're probably wondering why you should even head into the Switch version of Tokyo Xanadu eX+. After all, Aksys' release is the fourth version of the game to appear worldwide. However, there are a number of reasons to give it a chance again. Enough so that I think it's worth playing now more than ever.
The big one, and the thing I love most about heading into Tokyo Xanadu eX+ again, is that this is the best portable version of the game. The Vita version is difficult to come by now, and it's only the standard release that didn't add the extra scenarios, bosses, and content in any of the eX+ releases. (All of that is perfectly implemented in such a way that if you are new to the game, you won't realize it wasn't originally a part of the experience.) If you have the Steam version, you could hypothetically play it on a Steam Deck. However, it isn't fully supported. It's only classified as "Playable" there. So the Switch release is completely ready to go and perfectly suited for the system.
Aside from the definitive version of the game now being on the Switch, the other highlight for the Aksys release of Tokyo Xanadu eX+ is a fresh localization. It reads wonderfully. Everything is clear, concise, and perfectly gets the point across. Back in the day, I covered the Vita and PS4 releases. I remember enjoying them! It's been a long time since I played, so I can't 1:1 cite changes. But the new take is substantial enough that I could just tell as I went through it that it was handled a bit better.
There's also the matter of this Tokyo Xanadu eX+ Switch release being the perfect preparation possibility. In March 2024, Nihon Falcom announced the Tokyo Xanadu 10th anniversary project. While it is going to be a new and original thing, playing the first game in this branch is invaluable. It gives you an idea of what to expect. You can see what sorts of encounters and gameplay you might experience. Also, who knows what sort of threads or Easter eggs could carry over. It's invaluable.
I'm so glad the Switch version of Tokyo Xanadu eX+ is here, as this is such a fun action-RPG. I always felt like it ended up being a bit overshadowed, due to the fact that it does feature some similarities to the Persona series and Nihon Falcom's Trails line exploding in popularity. The combat is solid in dungeons. Its take on a modern adventure set in the real world is strong. The eX+ additions do feel valuable. Not to mention, the twist that comes up is good! It's a JRPG worth playing.
Tokyo Xanadu eX+ is available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC. The original game appeared on the Vita.
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Siliconera Thursday, July 25, 2024 2:30 PM
As part of SDCC 2024, Netflix and The Pokemon Company released a new trailer for the episodes in part 3 of the Pokemon Horizons anime. The one minute spot shows Liko, Sprigatito, Roy, Fuecoco, Dot, Quaxly, Friede, Captain Pikachu, and other returning characters and Pokemon.
The video begins with clips of some of the returning major characters. So we start off with Liko, Roy, Sprigatito, and Fuecoco returning. However, at the 15 second mark we get to see a hint that the Pokemon Horizons Part 3 episodes on Netflix will mark the debut of the new Terastral Debut Arc. We get to see Charizard Terastallization. Other Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Pokemon also show up here, and there's a new hint at what's going on with Liko's pendant.
Here's the full SDCC trailer for the newest Pokemon anime.
While 23 episodes of Pokemon Horizons are on Netflix now, it is possible to sample the series by watching the first two on YouTube. Both parts of "The Pendant That Starts It All" are live there for people to watch.
Here's part 1:
And part 2 is below:
Pokemon Horizons is currently airing in Japan, so we don't know exactly when all new episodes of the show will appear on Netflix. Episode 59 shows up on July 26, 2024 in the region.
Pokemon Horizons: The Series Part 3 episodes will begin airing on Netflix on August 9, 2024. There is a booth for the Pokemon anime at SDCC 2024 at spot 235 until July 28, 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, July 25, 2024 2:00 PM
Bandai Spirits shared a new webpage showcasing the Robot Spirits action figure based on Voltes V: Legacy. The company also revealed that it will release the action figure worldwide in February 2025 with a price tag of 11,000 yen (~$71.30).
The action figure will stand at around 15.5 cm (~6.1 inches) tall. The set will include more equipable armaments, such as the Voltes Bazooka, the Super Electromagnetic Tops with its strings, and the Heaven Sword—which is also known in the Philippines as Laser Sword. The package will also have alternate hand parts for the robot figure to hold the above items.
Here are some of the sample images for the new Voltes V Robot Spirits action figure:
The company will use the 2023 Philippines-made live-action adaptations of Voltes V as a basis for this new action figure. Toei will bring the movie version of Voltes V: Legacy to theaters in October 2024 and also the television series in Fall 2024 in Japan.
The Robot Spirits <Side Super> action figure of Voltes V from Voltes V: Legacy will be available worldwide in February 2025. Bandai Spirits will open pre-orders for the new action figure on August 1, 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:30 PM
HoYoVerse announced that, at the moment, Honkai Impact 3rd players who buy a first top-up at the Top-Up Center will not get the usual double bonus. This is tied to an issue relating to errors, with the feature disabled while the company fixes it.
Here's the official announcement about the Honkai Impact 3rd Top-Up Center issue. It explained that the problem with the extra currency being doled out had to do with a purchase records access issue. It also supplied support emails for people to check in if they experienced a problem.
For those unfamiliar with how it works, the first time you buy a currency tier in a HoYoVerse game, you get double the amount you normally would. So when this bonus is in effect for Honkai Impact 3rd, buying the $0.99 Crystal bundle that gives you 65 Crystals will give you 130 of them the first time you buy due to the double bonus.
This happened right after the 7.6 Honkai Impact 3rd patch launched on July 25, 2024. That added new story quests and a Songque Battlesuit.
Honkai Impact 3rd is available for the PC and mobile devices, and there's no date set for the return of the Top-Up Center double bonus.
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Siliconera Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:00 PM
On July 28, 2024, Hello Kitty Island Adventure launched on Apple Arcade, and a first anniversary update added the Friendship Festival, the ability to have two companions with your avatar, new outfits, and a song from MYLK. While the song isn't available to hear outside the game yet, a new trailer showed off this year's version of the event and some of the new clothing options.
The biggest addition is the 2024 version of the Friendship Festival in Hello Kitty Island Adventure, which is an update on the Launch Celebration from 2023. The new outfits present all seem to be additional pieces of formal wear, carrying on the tradition from the original launch event. Between July 25, 2024 and August 8, 2024, people can take part in Group Photo quests to earn Friendship Charms. Those charms can be exchanged at the Photo Booth in Resort Plaza for emotes and outfits. The ability to now ask two Sanrio characters to join you as you explore the island and take photos is also new in honor of the activity.
As for the MYLK song, it is written by Phill Boucher. People will need to take part in the event and play the game to unlock it. Once they do, there will be an in-game segment where people will see the Sanrio characters dance along with the track.
Here's the full Hello Kitty Island Adventure first anniversary Friendship Festival trailer. It also features the new horse avatar option prominently, which we saw added in June 2024.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is available for Apple devices via Apple Arcade, and it will be on the Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC in 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:30 PM
Bandai Spirits revealed full details on the 2024 Mobile Suit Gundam Gunpla Ichiban Kuji. The company will launch this lottery in late August 2024, and people will be able to win exclusive Gunpla model kits and other related items with tickets priced at 800 yen (~$5.20) apiece. [Thanks, Hobby Watch!]
The company had also held lotteries based on specific Gundam entries, such as The Witch From Mercury and the Gundam SEED sub-series. But while those lotteries were mostly focused on character-based goods, this one will exclusively feature Gunpla kits as rewards. Most of the kits in this lottery will be Solid Clear versions with more translucent parts that the regular releases would not have.
This will be the seventh time the company holds a Gunpla-specific Ichiban Kuji lottery. It has been holding the lottery on a yearly basis since 2018.
Here is the full list of prizes that people can obtain from the 2024 Gunpla Ichiban Kuji lottery:
In addition, Bandai Spirits will hold a Double Chance Campaign where 50 people can win the solid clear Real Grade kit of the God Gundam, which is alternatively known in the West as Burning Gundam. The lottery participants can input the serial numbers they obtained from the other lottery prizes to enter this campaign, which will close at the end of November 2024.
The 2024 Mobile Suit Gundam Gunpla Ichiban Kuji lottery will be available on August 23, 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:40 AM
Sony announced via the official PlayStation social media account that a new Stellar Blade Summer Update rolls out on July 25, 2024, and it adds new outfits. There is also a new Great Desert Oasis location, though we don't get a glimpse at the environment.
Here's the tweet, which includes a screenshot of Eve fishing at the Great Desert Oasis in a new Stellar Blade swimsuit that seems to be one of the new outfits.
This also arrived as Shift Up offered a brief update on the Stellar Blade Photo Mode that also included a picture of Eve in one of her outfits. That screenshot seemed to have been taken with the new feature, and it showed the game's heroine in another swimsuit. It also also noted, "Photo mode will have to wait a little longer." That last came up in a May 2024 Famitsu interview.
The last update for Stellar Blade arrived on May 24, 2024. It included a Boss Challenge mode and additional costumes for Eve. One of them is the Neurolink suit, and the only way to earn it is to complete Boss Challenge.
Stellar Blade is immediately available on the PlayStation 5, and the summer update launches on July 25, 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:30 AM
HoYoVerse offered an update on the Honkai: Star Rail Moze voice lines replacement after Chris "Kirbopher" Niosi stepped down from the role. It noted that while the lines will remain initially as of 2.4, the developer will replace them with a new voice actor in later versions of the game.
Here is the official statement from HoYoVerse. It didn't offer any update on a new voice actor for the upcoming four-star unit to replace the Chris Niosi lines for Moze. It only recommended people follow accounts for future details about the character.
Chris Niosi announced he would step down on July 24, 2024. He referenced his past behavior toward his ex-girlfriends that came to light in July 2019, which included emotional and sexually manipulative abuse. In that statement, he noted, "But having spent the last week reading the comments from the community, I cannot in good faith continue in a role that would cause undue pain for so many people, especially those I have hurt in the past."
There's still some time before Moze becomes playable in Honkai: Star Rail. While the 2.4 storyline will bring the Trailblazer back to the Luofu, the four-star Lightning Hunt character won't debut as a playable unit until 2.5.
Honkai: Star Rail is available on the PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices, and the 2.4 update arrives on July 31, 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:00 AM
Urakita has revealed new Monster Hunter-themed wooden tankards to help celebrate the game series' 20th anniversary. It has also opened orders for the tankards on its own web store. These items will be only formally available in Japan, as the company cannot ship the items overseas.
The new tankards will weigh around 195 grams (6.88 ounces) with a maximum capacity of 1 liter. The item will be available in multiple designs, but all of them have the same price tag of 15,800 yen (~$102.50) before tax.
For the basic designs, people can choose to have the tankards decorated with one of the fourteen available weapon icons or a face icon of the Felyne, which is alternatively known in Japan as Airou. They can also choose whether to have the decorations plated in gold for all variations, silver for the weapons, or black for the Felyne versions.
People can also customize the tankards further by paying extra. They can order to input a ten-letter alphanumeric name or message under the logo. Urakita also offers an option to etch a "Quest Cleared" mark on the base. Each option will cost an extra 2,000 yen separately.
This is not the first time Urakita is producing Monster Hunter-themed tankards, though. The company first collaborated with Capcom in 2014, so it also marks the 10th anniversary of the collaboration. The company is also holding a Japan-exclusive sweepstake that rewards the original tankard on its X account until August 3, 2024.
The Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary wooden tankards are immediately available for purchase in Japan.
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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, July 25, 2024 4:59 PM The game is less than a year old. The post Armored Core VI Sales Have Surpassed Three Million Units Worldwide appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, July 25, 2024 4:18 PM Adds new content. The post Stellar Blade Gets New Summer Update appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, July 25, 2024 3:04 PM The headset launched on February 22, 2023. The post PlayStation VR2 Coming to Steam on August 6 appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming on PC Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:39 PM GSC Game World announced today that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will miss its intended September 5th release date, hitting PC on November 20, 2024 instead. Read more after the jump. |