GamersHeroes Monday, August 19, 2024 4:23 PM Get a behind-the-scenes look at Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows and see how the new dual protagonist plays a major role with the latest video for the upcoming title. Set to release in a few months, Assassin's Creed Shadows will feature the intertwined stories of Naoe, an adept shinobi Assassin from Iga Province, and Yasuke, the … The post Assassin's Creed Shadows Dual Protagonist Behind-the-Scenes Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, August 19, 2024 3:10 PM After making its debut on the PlayStation 5, the world of Square Enix's Final Fantasy XVI will make its way to the PC on September 17. The post Final Fantasy XVI Coming to PC September 17 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Monday, August 19, 2024 5:05 PM  It's now possible to quickly and easily play the original 1997 Diablo on your PC or phone via a simple website. Just load it up on your browser and you can start killing demons and skeletons like it's the '90s all over again. |
Kotaku Monday, August 19, 2024 4:35 PM  James Gunn's reboot of the DCU doesn't start until Superman arrives in 2025, but he said the movie is already done filming to give the teams involved as much time as possible to perfect its finished look, and especially the quality of its VFX. The director's comments were in response to growing concerns about terrible… |
Kotaku Monday, August 19, 2024 4:29 PM  Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is supposed to be the big console and Game Pass exclusive for Xbox this fall, but it won't be long until it comes to PlayStation 5 too, according to new reports. The port has been rumored for months and is the latest Xbox game to lose exclusivity amid Microsoft's new multiplatform… |
Kotaku Monday, August 19, 2024 3:05 PM  Funko Fusion, the upcoming third-person brand-blending action game, is out next month. And to help spread the world, the devs have released a demo for Funko Fusion, as well as confirmed that not even Mega Man is safe from this mish-mash of IP. |
Kotaku Monday, August 19, 2024 2:45 PM  Destiny 2: The Final Shape is a good expansion with one particularly terrible exotic loot chase. The new exotic class items are powerful pieces of RNG gear that can be extremely tedious to chase, which is why lots of players instead rely on AFK macros to farm the loot for them. The epidemic of AFK farming has gotten… |
Kotaku Monday, August 19, 2024 2:35 PM  The Catwoman movie turned 20 years old recently and its star, Halle Berry, has been celebrating the critically panned superhero flick's anniversary. In fact, she's said she's even down to return to the role and make another one, but this time she'd want to lead the film behind the camera, too. |
Kotaku Monday, August 19, 2024 2:05 PM  Tactical Breach Wizards, the next game from Tom Francis (Gunpoint, Heat Signature), has everything you could want out of a game with such a name. There are 1) wizards, 2) tons of tactical breaching, 3) a huge conspiracy to unravel and 4) so many windows to throw people out of. What might not be apparent at first… |
Kotaku Monday, August 19, 2024 1:57 PM  As the Year of Shadow continues, Sonic the Hedgehog fans are eagerly anticipating what's coming in the second half of 2024. Though Paramount cannot be bothered to give us even a frame of footage of the upcoming live-action Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film that will star Shadow, despite it coming out in just a few short… |
Kotaku Monday, August 19, 2024 1:49 PM  Video game release dates are more a suggestion than a promise these days, and understandably so. Making games is hard and audiences have never been busier and more fickle. Still, it's disappointing when you find out that sci-fi shooter or fantasy adventure you've been waiting for won't be out any time soon, and a lot… |
Kotaku Monday, August 19, 2024 1:45 PM Silent Hill 2 Remake had a rough reveal, between some disappointment that it was being handled by hit-or-miss horror studio Bloober Team and, more recently, divisive takes on protagonist James Sunderland's new face. But a new batch of glowing hands-on previews is giving fans something to get hopeful for as the… |
Kotaku Monday, August 19, 2024 12:30 PM  When you first start your zombie survival adventure in 7 Days to Die, you're immediately dumped into a massive game world. You have an objective—to find the nearest trader—but otherwise, you're flying solo. It's challenging, with terror around each corner, and if you're caught unaware a single zombie can end your run.… |
Kotaku Monday, August 19, 2024 12:20 PM  Square Enix has announced that the previously confirmed PC port of Final Fantasy 16, the latest main entry in the publisher's long-running RPG franchise, is releasing next month. But PC players won't have to wait until then to check out the game, as Square Enix has released a free demo on Steam and the Epic Games… |
PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 7:08 PM  Valve is laying down the law with the advancement in keyboard inputs, slamming input-automation features, and even going so far as to name Snap Tap as an example. In a major blog post, Valve stops short of threatening a ban for CS2 players, instead warning that matches may be interrupted if the feature is left on. Some of the best gaming keyboards now come with this new input technology, and while Snap Tap is Razer's version of this, it isn't the only one that has been blacklisted by Valve. Wooting's Rappy Snappy is also on the chopping block, and this move sets a concerning precedent for other competitive shooters to follow. Continue reading Valve just condemned Razer's Snap Tap in huge CS2 update MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Razer Viper V2 Pro review, Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) review, Best gaming mouse |
PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 6:54 PM  There's no shortage of strategy games that riff off of XCOM, but one of this year's most interesting newcomers has to be Capes. The turn-based superhero tactics title might not be revered as a genre-defining experience, but it's certainly distinctive and has gone over well with a lot of strategy fans. It's now got some additional content for you to try, as a brand new update drops four new missions into the game. Continue reading Superhero strategy game Capes gets four new levels in free update MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best superhero games, Best turn-based strategy games |
PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 6:54 PM  When people talk about the Elder Scrolls Online, it's always the world-building, the quests, and the exploration of areas of Tamriel that haven't been seen in games before that get bigged up. What's often missed off in the list of things it does really well is its player housing and its PvE roguelike mode titled the Infinite Archive. Well, these two features have received some big changes in the most recent ESO update, alongside tons of other new stuff that's hitting the MMO. Continue reading Huge ESO update adds big new challenges to the MMO's roguelike mode MORE FROM PCGAMESN: ESO Elsweyr release date, ESO Necromancer skills, ESO Elsweyr Skyshard locations |
PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 5:26 PM  Things don't have to be complex, either in the real world or in gaming. Sometimes all you want is to make a colored shape into another colored shape, and then toss that shape into a hungry maw. Simple. Where Shapez 2 makes its mark, however, is by taking that idea of combination, re-coloring, and transport and letting you expand it almost without limits - creating colossal creations that span huge distances. It turns out plenty also want to toss shapes into the void, because it has hit a huge sales milestone mere days after its release. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best building games, Best management games, Best sandbox games |
PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 2:33 PM  While Payday 3 didn't exactly get off to the best of starts when it launched last year, the heist masters at Starbreeze have been busy trying to right the ship. Today's new Payday 3 update is the latest step towards redemption, and it's packed with loads of paid and free content including two fresh heists, new outfits, and much more. Continue reading New Payday 3 update adds two epic heists, and one of them is free MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best co-op games on PC, The best crime games on PC, The best FPS games |
PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 1:52 PM  There are two ways to play action RPGs like Diablo, Path of Exile, or Grim Dawn. You either do the damage yourself by casting spells or tonking enemies with a big hammer, or you summon a few pals to do the work for you. If you've ever played a Necromancer or Witch Doctor and hoped for a few more friends you can throw into fights, then Armageddonica has been listening and is here for you. Continue reading Diablo meets StarCraft in Armageddonica, a new ARPG and RTS mashup MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RTS games, Best RPGs, Best strategy games |
PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 1:30 PM  There are plenty of excellent zombie survival games out there - Day Z, State of Decay, 7 Days to Die, the list goes on. While all brilliant in their own right, they can often feel a bit samey, so here's something that puts a top-down, roguelike, pixel art twist on surviving the undead. Meet Terminus Zombie Survivors, which has just launched in 1.0 on Steam after a long time in early access. Continue reading New roguelike Terminus Zombie Survivors hits 1.0 after 3-year wait MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best zombie games, Best survival games, Best roguelike games |
PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 12:23 PM  August 19, 2024: We've added two new Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls. How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way. You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links August 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 12:21 PM  What are the Black Myth Wukong system requirements? Running this visually intense game isn't as tricky as many believed it would be, but the prettiest visuals are reserved for those with the most powerful gaming PCs. You'll need one of the best graphics cards if you plan to run Black Myth: Wukong on its cinematic graphical setting with ray tracing enabled. Our early testing using the benchmark tool with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 showed just how demanding the game is at these settings. Continue reading Black Myth Wukong system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 12:25 PM  Well, here it is, all of sudden, when no-one was expecting. The Final Fantasy 16 PC launch date is now confirmed and you can play the ported version of the Square Enix RPG immediately - like, right now. Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail has already captured our hearts this year, as well as the FF7 Rebirth, but Final Fantasy 16 is the real prize, and now it's finally coming to PC, as the Steam page suddenly drops out of the sky. Continue reading Final Fantasy 16 PC launch date confirmed, demo live now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best action-adventure games on PC 2022, Final Fantasy 16 release date, Best Final Fantasy games on PC |
PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 12:18 PM  What are the best fruits in Blox Fruits? We've put together the ultimate guide to the best fruits in Blox Fruits for both PvE and PvP. Whether you're looking to get the most powerful fruits on your own accord, buy or sell the most frequently requested of the bunch, or use the list to narrow down and practice a top-tier PvP build, we've put in the work to piece together a Blox Fruits best fruits tier list that's ripe for the picking. Now many years into service, Blox Fruits is still one of the most consistently popular Roblox games out there, frequently rivaling other classics like Adopt Me. While you're here, get a load of these Anime Champions Simulator codes, Project Slayers codes, Shinobi Life 2 codes, and - of course - Blox Fruits codes to get up to speed in record time. Continue reading Blox Fruits tier list - best fruits August 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 12:04 PM  What's the latest Blox Fruit stock? If you're hoping to buy a new fruit to try out a fresh fighting style, you're bound to be at the mercy of the Blox Fruit Dealer. Though you'll find him all around the three seas at any one time, his stock remains the same even across multiple servers. There's a trick to getting what you want. You'll have to be quick, and we'll walk you through the whole process from start to finish. Below, we'll explain essential Blox Fruits stock details: from a stock list with costs, how best to keep on top of stock rotations while you're away from the Roblox experience, and exactly how stock rotations work across servers and timezones. The latest Blox Fruits codes can get you the cash you need to buy your next fruit. Our tips on how to grind levels in Blox Fruits go over the best fruits for the job, and our ultimate Blox Fruits guide is handy for anyone starting this otherwise daunting game. Continue reading Blox Fruits stock - restock times, fruits, and how stock works MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 12:24 PM  What is the Final Fantasy 16 PC release date? We're fast approaching seven years since we last had a new mainline Final Fantasy title on PC, but thankfully, the wait is almost over. Following its main character, Clive Rosfield, the JRPG game takes place in Valisthea, a land divided between six powerful nations. Peace is threatened between the nations as Valisthea learns to deal with the mysterious threat known only as the Blight. So with all that out of the way, it's time to look at everything we know about Final Fantasy 16 coming to PC, including trailers, story, and more. Continue reading Final Fantasy 16 PC release date, demo, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best action-adventure games on PC 2022, Final Fantasy 16 release date, Best Final Fantasy games on PC |
PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 1:53 PM  August 19, 2024: We've added four new Neighbors codes to this list. What are the new Roblox Neighbors codes? Even in social hangout games, there can still be plenty of free rewards up for grabs. With Neighbors' low-key premise of simply interacting with fellow Roblox players, codes can be redeemed for extra helpful rewards like Credits which can be spent on customizing your house and avatar. Using other bonuses available in Roblox games is great for getting an edge on the competition. When trying to become the ultimate athlete using Basketball Legends codes or defeat monsters with Attack on Titan Revolution codes, for example, getting free items is essential to becoming the very best. With social sim games like Neighbors though, these latest codes will help you have more fun too. Continue reading Roblox Neighbors codes August 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 19, 2024 1:00 PM  Tactical Breach Wizards is a tactics game for people that don't like tactics games. Magically, it's also a tactics game for people who love them like nothing else. It's permissive and demanding; playful and tense. Its globe-spanning plot covers conspiracies, PMCs, and brutal theocratic dictatorships. It also features a traffic-summoning warlock named Steve wearing a hi-vis robe. It's finding that one absolutely, perfectly ridiculous XCOM turn, every turn…and at the same time knowing it's absolutely, perfectly fine if you don't. In short: it's one of the most enjoyable tactics games I've ever played, and the only tactics game with a pyromancer so rubbish he relies on making his enemies pass out from heatstroke. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 19, 2024 1:00 PM  Please lock your Chocobos to attack position and set your Phoenix Downs to stun: Square Enix have released fresh details of Final Fantasy 16's PC port, which has now been dated for launch on 17th September. They've also shared a little about why it's taken so long to arrive - the (generally decent) action-RPG hit PS5 over a year ago, back when I was still some filthy console-playing freelancer. According to director Hiroshi Takai, it was "impossible" to create the PC and PS5 versions at the same time, even if Square Enix hadn't been restrained by a timed exclusivity clause. He also thinks that the Final Fantasy series faces no "existential risk" right now, despite lower-than-hoped returns from both Final Fantasy 16 and, going by Square Enix's latest financial reports, the more recent and currently PS5-only Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. |
Siliconera Monday, August 19, 2024 7:30 PM
Square Enix and Red Art Games have announced that Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International will appear in English, as well as in physical editions early in 2025. There will be two versions of the game available.
You can now pre-order the physical standard edition or the two special physical editions via the official website. As a note, you'll be able to play Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered in more languages than simply English or Japanese. Red Art Games helped to localize the game into French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Akitoshi Kawazu, the general director of the series, thanks Red Art Games for its support and adds that it's been a dream of his to let more Western fans play a new localized version.
The three versions of the game available are:
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International will come out on the PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch on March 30, 2025. This is a placeholder release date so there may be some changes in the future.
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Siliconera Monday, August 19, 2024 6:30 PM
During a Q&A session with Konami and Bloober Team at a media demo session of Silent Hill 2 Remake, the two teams discussed the development process for the game. In particular, some of the questions focused on the choices Konami and Bloober Team made when it came to this remake. [Thanks, Game Watch!]
To start with, Motoi Okamoto (who worked on Silent Hill: The Short Message and is also working on Silent Hill 2 Remake) stated that Konami looked at studios all around the world when the time came to choose who would work on the remake. The search focused on which studio loved the Silent Hill series the most, and of the final candidates, Bloober Team had the most passion for the project.
A question someone posed to Bloober Team was about how the developers dealt with sections in the original game that felt slow or quiet. Though Bloober Team initially thought to shorten these segments and add some more exciting scenes to the game to modernize it, it ultimately decided to keep the game's atmosphere close to the original iteration. This decision to make the remake similar to the original game affected other parts of the conversation as well.
When Konami and Bloober Team first started working on Silent Hill 2 Remake, there were some disagreements as some members of the Japanese staff felt like they could make changes or updates to the original. This included monster and sound design, to the music. While there are some changes to the remake's appearance, aesthetics, and overall sound, they're still building off the original's base. The original vision of the game would've been a totally new experience from before. However, in the end, both parties chose to focus on making a faithful remake that'll sell well in the current market.
Silent Hill 2 Remake will come out on the PS5 and Windows PC on October 8, 2024.
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Siliconera Monday, August 19, 2024 6:00 PM
A new chapter of Hunter x Hunter is set to be published in the upcoming issue of Weekly Shonen Jump, scheduled for release on October 7, 2024. This announcement was made via the official Shonen Jump Twitter account, exciting fans of the long-running series. The chapter will be featured in issue 45 of the magazine, continuing the story that has captivated readers for years.
View the official post below:
In addition to the new chapter, Hunter x Hunter Volume 38 will be released in Japan on September 4, 2024. This latest volume collects chapters 391 through 400 and continues the ongoing saga of Gon Freecss. The cover art for Volume 38 has also been revealed.
Creator Yoshihiro Togashi has faced health issues that have led to sporadic releases, making each new chapter a significant event for the fandom. Volume 37 of the Hunter x Hunter manga originally released in Japan on November 4, 2022, with its North American release happening nearly a year later on October 3rd, 2023.
Hunter x Hunter Volume 38 will come out in Japan on September 4, 2024. Hunter x Hunter is available in Weekly Shonen Jump, and Viz Media publishes the manga outside Japan. The 2011 version of the anime is available on Crunchyroll and Netflix.
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Siliconera Monday, August 19, 2024 5:30 PM
Bandai Fashion has announced the release of a new line of sunglasses inspired by the character Toguro from the classic anime series Yu Yu Hakusho. The product is available for purchase through the Premium Bandai online store, with orders being accepted until October 14, 2024, at 11 PM JST. The sunglasses are priced at 9,900 yen (or around $67) and are expected to ship sometime in February 2025.
You can view the official post below:
These sunglasses are designed to replicate those worn by Toguro, a popular villain from the series, offering both functionality and authenticity to the original design.
In related news, a Yu Yu Hakusho commercial aired earlier this year on January 31, 2024, as part of a collaboration with Jaran. The ad featured the main characters, including Toguro, relaxing in a hot tub, with narration by Yusuke's voice actor, Nozomu Sasaki. The commercial blended scenes from the original anime with a modern art style and was made available on Jaran's YouTube channel and Japanese television.
The Yu Yu Hakusho Toguro sunglasses can be found on the Bandai website. The original anime series is also available to stream on Netflix in some regions and via Funimation, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video in North America. The live action adaption is available on Netflix.
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Siliconera Monday, August 19, 2024 5:00 PM
The Pokemon Company International and Timi Studio announced that three new Pokémon will be playable in the newest update for the mobile and Switch MOBA Pokémon Unite: Armarouge, Darkrai, and Psyduck. The three will make their way to Pokémon Unite in the coming months, with Armarouge leading the charge on September 12, 2024, Darkrai in October 2024, and Psyduck in November 2024.
The announcement was accompanied by a trailer, showcasing the Pokémon and their respective roles. You can see the gameplay footage here:
The showcase for Armarouge shows off its roll as an Attacker. It deploys a type of fire field and uses its cannonto attack wide areas. Darkrai, a speedster type, appears to use a much more tricky playstyle. The showcase shows it trap an enemy Lucario in a nightmare, then use a teleportation skill to appear in unexpected places. It seems this would be designed to confound the enemy and make the Pokemon a more slippery target. Psyduck appears as a Supporter in Pokemon Unite. The trailer showed off its ability to heal allies, cross distances while surfing on a wave, and an attack using waves of psychic energy.
These are the latest additions to Pokémon Unite following Miraidon, Falinks, and Ceruledge in February 2024, April 2024, and June 2024, respectively. The third anniversary update for the game brought the legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh in July 2024.
At this time, there is no announcement as to whether any of these new playable Pokemon will be time limited event units.
Pokemon Unite is available on iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch, and we'll see Armarouge appear as the next new unit on September 12, 2024.
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Siliconera Monday, August 19, 2024 4:30 PM
Good Smile Company announced two new Hatsune Miku Nendoroids, one Nendoroid Doll, and one figma figure. These are all at various stages of development, with the MIKU EXPO 10th Anniversary Version Nendoroid and Loungewear Outfit Version Doll being furthest along.
First, here's the MIKU EXPO 10th Anniversary Nendoroid. That is based on her new design from that event. The one face plate shown in the example photo shows the Vocaloid smiling.
Next, here's the Loungewear Outfit Version Nendoroid Doll of the character. The hairstyle has a sleep mask attached to her head and two different types of barrettes. She also comes with a pair of magenta glasses. Her outfit includes a dress and sweater. She also has bunny-shaped white slippers on her feet.
The other Hatsune Miku Nendoroid and figma figures only appeared as concept art. The other Nendoroid is a 100th Adventure one, and it also included a picture of the Kei key visual that inspired its design.
Finally, the figma is one based on the Vocaloid's NT design. There are already scale figure and Nendoroid models inspired by that design.
There's no release window for any of these new Hatsune Miku Nendoroids or figures yet.
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Siliconera Monday, August 19, 2024 4:00 PM
A new story trailer has been released for the Silent Hill 2 remake, with Maria, Mary, James, and Eddie appearing prominently throughout it. The trailer shows off a range of scenes recreated from the original game.
The story trailer opens on a remake of the famous scene of Maria inside a jail cell, initially in a 4:3 aspect ratio to emulate the original game. This scene appears throughout the trailer, with much of the original dialogue intact. Other scenes shown off in the Silent Hill 2 remake trailer include flashbacks to Mary in a hotel room, scenes of James meeting Eddie and Angela lying next to a mirror. All these scenes appear to be faithful to the original scenes, with changes to some character designs and entirely new voice acting.
The story trailer also shows off a range of locations from Silent Hill 2, with some being the streets of Silent Hill, the pavilion in Rosewater Park where James first meets Maria, and a jukebox in a bar (possibly Heaven's Night). We also get to see a clearer shot of the initial rest stop that's been seen in previous trailers. In addition, the trailer features a new arrangement of "Promise" from original Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka. No new gameplay was shown off in the trailer, however.
The full trailer can be seen here:
The Silent Hill 2 remake was first announced in 2022 through a Silent Hill Transmission live stream, and a gameplay trailer was seen earlier this year at Sony's State of Play presentation in January 2024. The remake is being developed by Bloober Team, who previously developed Layers of Fear and The Medium. Original team members Akira Yamaoka and Masahiro Ito are also involved in the game's production.
The Silent Hill 2 remake will release on October 8, 2024 for PC and PS5.
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Siliconera Monday, August 19, 2024 3:30 PM
Square Enix took to the official Japanese social media account for Final Fantasy VII to share how Roche could have looked in FFVII Remake. The two pieces of concept art from Roberto Ferrari and Tetsuya Nomura showed how he actually turned out, with his long, blonde hair, as well as seven other options with altered hairstyles, hair colors, and tattoos.
When it comes to the seven possible examples, some look a bit similar to how Roche finally looked in Final Fantasy VII Remake. For example, the hair color in option three is similar, while the length is close in both options five and six. However, all of the others feature different takes on the character. Options one, three, and seven also tried double eyebrow rings on him. Both options four and six involved him having a black tattoo around his right eye, with the sixth one even featuring a second design option. Five of the styles seemed to try a shorter hairstyle, though the one tied to six also featured some longer options on the far left.
Here is the piece that showed the possible extra options.
Meanwhile, the other piece from Ferrari shows us the final style for Roche in Final Fantasy VII Remake. It combines the hairstyle from option five with the color from option three and the length associated with option six.
Final Fantasy VII Remake is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC, and FFVII Rebirth is available on the PS5. There's no release window yet for the third entry in the trilogy.
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Siliconera Monday, August 19, 2024 3:00 PM
Okay, I'm going to start this That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles review off by saying I'm honestly shocked how little I heard about the game ahead of launch. Like I recall an initial announcement, a release date reveal, and maybe a few mentions on social media. But other than that, there didn't seem to be much acknowledgement about this worldwide TenSura game release. Which is a shame, as I really enjoyed it and feel like it's something of a stripped down Tales of experience in some ways.
That Time I Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicle is essentially a truncated take on the TenSura story in the form of a game. We start with Rimuru Tempest as a slime, who was originally a man from our world who died and reincarnated in a fantasy one. Because of the way the human version of the character lived, the slime version started with a number of skills like the absorbing Predator and a Great Sage "assistant." Upon meeting a dragon named Veldora, the slime gains new abilities like sight and a mission: to create a safe space for people to live in peace.
From there, the game fast forwards to when Rimuru acquired a human form from Shizu and allied with the goblins they named. So we then play as the slime after this new form is acquired, allies with the ogres that become kijins, and they all continue to build up the village. By the time it ends, the crew hits the Kingdom of Falmuth battle arc, so it covers a decent chunk of the story in a CliffsNotes sort of way. Elements get skipped so we can experience more action-heavy moments. It's fine, but those who really enjoy the series might be a bit disappointed to see so much skipping around.
The structure for That Time I Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicle is rather simplistic, with every element of the game essentially serving as a means to improve the combat segments and advance the TenSura storyline. So you'll see some story-based segments, which are represented either with Tales of style conversations with character portraits, art, or character models in the world interacting. This will provide an excuse for you to head to a location in the world and fight. You head out with a party of five. Three of them are active members you control, and two are support members who can be summoned with a button press for a single support action.
Said dungeon encounters are genuinely the best part of the game, and I had so much fun with them. In a way, they're somewhat reminiscent of the Tales series as well. You control one of the three characters in a completely 2D dungeon. The idea is to chain together combos to deal as much damage as possible You have standard attacks, which can change direction or output depending on button presses and directions. There are specials you can equip, with additional ones available if you also press the directions at the same times as the inputs. Each character has what feels like an ultimate move that can be unleashed when a gauge is full. (In the case of Rimuru, this is Predator of course.) You can also dodge, and swapping between your three characters is highly recommended. It's definitely a highlight, especially since using specials breaks enemy shields and better performances net greater rewards.
The dungeon-crawling is interesting as well. It's somewhat similar to the 2D branching paths of a game like Valkyrie Profile, wherein you can head into the foreground and background to go down different routes for extra encounters and treasures. Most of the dungeons are rather brief, enough so you can go through a few battles, check out your latest party composition, and really enjoy the combat system. It isn't super intense or detailed, but it's enjoyable enough. It almost feels a little like a mobile game in terms of structure and mission-length, but not in a bad way.
Upon arriving back at the village in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles, everything Rimuru and the party accomplished serves to improve them and advance the TenSura campaign so they are more prepared for future fights. Those materials you picked up from fights and treasure chests? Those go into building up the village. Each building you create boosts the stats of the party. Likewise, keeping characters around for fights earns them points you can apply to the skill tree to increase their stats and ability to use special skills. I do wish there was a bit more actual city management to the village development portion of the game. However, I did appreciate seeing the tangible effects every time I built things up.
I appreciated the gameplay loop! Mainly because the combat system is so much fun. It really reminded me of playing one of the older Tales entries sometimes. However, I acknowledge that it does get a little repetitive. If you aren't a fan of the series, it might not click. Also, it's wise to go in knowing you'll spend a lot of time reading through story segments, heading into the same locations to fight a set number of foes, and acquiring materials so you can do that all over again.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles is one of those anime games that I'd say is more than serviceable, but isn't extraordinary. People who like TenSura a lot will definitely get more out of the game than someone who is completely unfamiliar with it. I'd even say for the right price, someone who enjoys the Tales of combat system might even want to consider it. That really is the draw of the title, and it's fun to take advantage of characters' unique traits. While it isn't trendsetting or amazing, it's perfectly fine.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles is available on the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Monday, August 19, 2024 2:30 PM
We already knew Yasutora Sado, aka Chad, would be playable in Bleach Rebirth of Souls due to early trailers. Now the latest character trailer is completely dedicated to him and his attacks.
Things begin with us seeing Chad approach on the battlefield. He transforms his right arm into Brazo Derecha de Gigante. From there, we get to see actual attacks against Uryu Ishida. He first uses his Signature Move Agresion, which can be used at close or long range. However, the announcement noted that it is stronger at shorter ranges. The Spiritual Pressure Move Alerta is a buff that makes Agresion charge faster and hit harder. Meanwhile, the Spiritual Pressure Move Contraataque is an uppercut that can be used at a close range. For his Awakening, his left arm becomes Brazo Izquierda del Diablo.
Here is the Bleach Rebirth of Souls Chad character trailer:
Quite a few characters have been highlighted so far. Here's the list of all the trailers Bandai Namco released, in case you missed some of them.
Renji Aburai is confirmed for the game as well, but he doesn't have his own trailer yet.
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 Monday, August 19, 2024 2:00 PM
Kaiyodo has revealed a new Revoltech Amazing Yamaguchi figure based on the Street Fighter 6 version of Chun-Li. The company will release this action figure in May 2025, and it will have a price tag of ¥12,100 (~$82.50).
While Chun-Li is a long-time series character who has been featured since Street Fighter II, this action figure will be based on her latest appearance in Street Fighter 6. The owner will be able to emulate her moves in the fighting game, such as the Yokusen Kick and the Serenity Stream stance. The set will also include effect parts for one of her special moves, the Hundred Lightning Kicks.
Here are the sample images showing some of the poses that Chun-Li's Revoltech action figure can take:
The set will also include multiple alternate hands and facial expression parts, as well as swappable dress parts to emulate the in-motion flutters. People who place orders for the set at Kaiyodo's direct stores can also receive Chun-Li's pouting face part as an exclusive bonus.
While Chun-Li is the first Street Fighter 6 character to receive a Revoltech action figure, she will not be the only one. Kaiyodo has also confirmed that it will release a Juri action figure in the near future. All sets of the Chun-Li Revoltech will include a KO face part for Juri's upcoming figure.
The Revoltech Amazing Yamaguchi action figure of Chun-Li from Street Fighter 6 will be available in May 2025. Kaiyodo will open the pre-order window for the action figure from August 23, 2024, until April 30, 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, August 19, 2024 1:10 PM
Epic Games and Valve announced that the PC version of Final Fantasy XVI will appear on Steam and Epic Games Store and shared a release date. People will be able to begin playing on the new platform on September 17, 2024.
As a reminder, we always had some idea that Final Fantasy XVI could be heading to PC or some other platform, as Square Enix noted there was a six month exclusivity period following its June 22, 2023 PS5 launch. In September 2023, Producer Naoki Yoshida teased news about that version of the game. Yoshida also noted in March 2024 that like the PS5 release, there will be a demo for the PC one. That is available now. In June 2024, Director Hiroshi Takai also noted that the PC version was in development.
The product pages for Final Fantasy XVI are already live on Epic Games Store and Steam. It noted the game will cost $49.99. People get the Onion Sword and game with it. If people buy it before October 17, 2024, then they also get a Brave Blade sword, a Cait Sith's Charm accessory, and the "Sixteen Bells" Orchestrion Roll for the in-game music player. A Complete Edition that also includes the Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide add-ons will be available for $69.99.
Here's the trailer for this release:
Final Fantasy XVI is available for the PlayStation 5, and the Epic Games Store and Steam PC release date is set for September 17, 2024.
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Siliconera Monday, August 19, 2024 1:00 PM
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time no longer has an October 2024 release date, as the Switch game is delayed again. Level-5 also didn't share an updated release window or date with us in the announcement on the title's official site.
Since being announced in February 2023, Level-5 delayed the Switch game Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time multiple times. It initially had a 2023 launch window. During the November 2023 Level-5 Vision event, it got pushed into 2024. In January 2024, Keiji Inafune said it would launch in Summer 2024. Then, during the February 2024 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, it ended up with an October 2024 release date.
Level-5 did note when it expects to share more information on a new Fantasy Life i release date. It said its Level-5 Vision 2024: To the World's Children showcase will offer updates on it and other games. However, there is no air date for that presentation. We only know it will arrive in Summer 2024.
This isn't the only Level-5 game to miss expected launch windows. Decapoliceoriginally had a 2023 release window. In November 2023, that ended up being moved to 2025.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is in development for the Nintendo Switch, and there's no release date for it now that it is once again delayed.
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Siliconera Monday, August 19, 2024 12:30 PM
CD Projekt Red, GOG, and Capcom announced that the original Resident Evil 2 will join the GOG library on August 27, 2024, ahead of a release of the third game later this year. There will also be a bundle that packs it up with the first and third game that will be available ahead of the Resident Evil 3 launch.
The product page is already live on GOG, noting what people can expect from its version of the original Resident Evil 2. As expected, it will be playable on Windows 10 and 11, even though it wasn't before, and there will be no DRM or always online requirement. This version will have new rendering options like Windowed Mode, adjusted cutscenes and subtitles, improved Direct X, a save game manager, and controller support. There will also be bug fixes from the original release, with problems in Rooms 114, 115, 210, and 409 noted to be fixed. You also don't need to unlock 4th Survivor or Tofu modes for this version. Controller support is present, including for modern options, and the subtitle language options are English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish.
GOG also shared a trailer for Claire's introductory segment online.
As for the bundle, people can already buy it for $24.99. It includes all three original Resident Evil games with some optimization adjustments. People get Resident Evil and its sequel right away. The page noted the third entry will also appear in 2024.
The original Resident Evil 2 will join GOG on August 27, 2024. It originally appeared on the Dreamcast, GameCube, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, and PC worldwide. The remake of it can be found on the PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Switch (via a Cloud version).
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TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Monday, August 19, 2024 4:17 PM Archon Studio has recently announced a new tabletop wargame, Heroes of Might & Magic: Battles, designed in collaboration with industry veterans Jervis Johnson and Andy Chambers, along with Archon's Jacek Karpowicz. This game aims to translate the strategic gameplay of the popular video game series Heroes of Might & Magic into a tabletop format. Jervis... |
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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, August 19, 2024 5:56 PM A trailer was also released. The post Original Resident Evil 2 With Enhancements Coming to GOG This Month appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, August 19, 2024 5:29 PM The trailer breaks down the game's story. The post Silent Hill 2 Gets New Story Trailer and New Details appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, August 19, 2024 4:19 PM A demo was also released. The post Final Fantasy 16 PC Version Gets Release Date and New Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, August 19, 2024 3:52 PM According to Naoki Hamaguchi The post The Third Final Fantasy VII Remake Game Will Be "Even Bigger" Than The Rest appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
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Gaming on PC Monday, August 19, 2024 2:59 PM Square Enix has just announced that the PC version of Final Fantasy XVI will be released on September 17, 2024. Read more after the jump. |