GamersHeroes Thursday, August 22, 2024 1:32 PM All those heading up to Seattle for PAX West 2024 will be able to check out a number of Bandai Namco titles, including DRAGON BALL: Sparking! Zero, LITTLE NIGHTMARES™ III, UNKNOWN 9: THE AWAKENING, and SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream. The post Bandai Namco PAX West 2024 Lineup Revealed appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:41 AM New to Rockstar Games' GTA Online this week is a new Assault on ATT-16 Adversary Mode. The post Assault on ATT-16 Now Available in GTA Online appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:18 AM Ahead of its launch early next month, the latest trailer for Unbroken Studios and WB Games' Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions offers a crash course into this fast-paced magical sport. The post Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions "Magic Is In The Air" Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Thursday, August 22, 2024 3:20 PM  The Silent Hill 2 remake sounds like it's shaping up to be the faithful tribute fans are hoping for, but new gameplay wrinkles and secrets mean it won't be just a one-to-one recreation. According to Bloober Team's creative director, the survival horror remake will actually take players much longer to beat than the… |
Kotaku Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:55 PM  A new report claims that Jack Black and Paul Rudd are talking to Columbia Pictures to star in an upcoming, meta-comedy reboot of the '90s creature flick Anaconda. And boy, does this new project sound bad! |
Kotaku Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:15 PM  There's a moment in Black Myth: Wukong that would be the perfect visual metaphor for the game's hopeful, proud ascension as China's big breakthrough into the Western AAA pantheon. Unfortunately, that moment is restricted, and we can't talk about that. |
Kotaku Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:05 PM  I've enjoyed every game I've played in NetEase's Marvel Rivals. The comic book take on the hero shooter genre is a lot of fun, even if it takes some blatant inspiration from Overwatch. It feels less sanded down and polished than its obvious competitor, but that opens it up to chaos and fun plays that are no longer… |
Kotaku Thursday, August 22, 2024 1:45 PM  There's something inherently terrifying about the wide-open ocean. It's the unknowable depth that stretches not just in front of you but beneath you—who knows what could be under there? That horror permeates Dredge, 2023's Lovecraftian fishing game, which makes its blend of management sim, exploration, and occult… |
Kotaku Thursday, August 22, 2024 1:35 PM  Minnesota governor Tim Walz, the Democrats' VP nominee, appears to be a cool, chill dude. People seem to like him. And how could you hate someone who owned a Dreamcast and played Crazy Taxi? |
Kotaku Thursday, August 22, 2024 1:15 PM  Gamescom is the biggest video game convention in the world and getting your video game trailer in the Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase is expensive, so a bunch of indie games are sharing beautiful GIFs or short videos of their games online for free instead. Here are 17 that look incredible and deserve your… |
Kotaku Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:40 PM  Sid Meier's Civilization 7 finally had its gameplay reveal at Gamescom earlier this week, and it has predictably gone over exceptionally well. The popular strategy games have become a household name, especially among PC players, and even the most casual game fans have had a significant amount of exposure to this… |
Kotaku Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:30 PM  Ashes of War can completely alter your gameplay style in Elden Ring by providing you with unique skills and abilities you'd otherwise be without. Dryleaf Whirlwind, found only in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, is an Ash of War that offers up a flurry of kicks to some of your Hand-to-Hand weapons, such as the Dryl… |
Kotaku Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:10 PM  Black Myth: Wukong features numerous difficult bosses throughout its lengthy campaign, promising to halt your progress at least a few times as you figure out each one's moves and learn to counter them. However, one early game boss in particular trips up a lot of new players who find that, even after multiple attempts,… |
Kotaku Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:00 PM  Black Myth: Wukong is a challenging game with plenty of bosses who can overpower you quickly if you don't come prepared. While grinding for XP isn't necessarily required to overcome them, getting some extra Spark points to improve your character certainly won't hurt. Here's an excellent XP grinding spot early in the… |
Kotaku Thursday, August 22, 2024 11:45 AM  Here's some weird news: A video game studio in 2024 has announced that it's making a new video game based on Mars Attacks. The new game, Mars Attracts, lets players create a theme park on Mars, complete with rides and abducted humans. |
Kotaku Thursday, August 22, 2024 11:30 AM  The most pressing question every player has at the beginning of a new season in Diablo IV is which class and build they should play. I'm easy, as I choose the same almost every season. But sometimes, you want to change things up, try something new, and make it to the end game! So let's work things out for the… |
Kotaku Thursday, August 22, 2024 11:15 AM  Hard Boiled, the 1992 film from legendary director John Woo, is probably the best action movie ever made. What you might not know is that it has a sequel, but it isn't a movie. In 2007, developer Midway and Woo released Stranglehold, an action video game that transfers the director's signature cinematic flair to… |
Kotaku Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:55 AM  For fans of Qimir, Osha, and their twisted journey along the dark side of the Force, Star Wars: The Acolyte not getting renewed for a second season was disappointing enough. But now some are worried the first season might disappear from Disney+ as well after the show's merch was removed from the online shop. |
Kotaku Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:40 AM  The Tomb Raider video games are in a bit of limbo right now, primarily staying in the public consciousness through remasters and off-the-wall crossover events. Developer Crystal Dynamics is working on a new titl, but the most imminent Tomb Raider projects are in television, rather than games. Fleabag actor and writer… |
Kotaku Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:30 AM  The First Descendant launched with a decent selection of characters, and promised more would be released in the future. The recent first proper update made good on this promise with the debut of Ultimate Valby and Luna. While the former is just an Ultimate version of an existing character, the latter is someone brand… |
Kotaku Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:20 AM  Wandering the vast acres of Microsoft's hilariously named "booth" at this year's Gamescom, there were many sights to behold. A vast Space Marine towers over the crowds of journalists, next to an enormous flag-strewn faux-stone hut that houses half-hourly showings of Obsidian's upcoming RPG Avowed. There's the… |
Kotaku Thursday, August 22, 2024 9:30 AM  Fortnite's latest season has just come out, and as with each new chunk of the game, it introduces various quests that players can complete for XP. But for Ultimate Doom, there's a unique quest featuring Gwen Stacy/Deadpool crossover character, Gwenpool—unique because it's not marked on the map or in the main menu. The… |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:58 PM  Out of nowhere, the identity of the next new Warzone map has just been confirmed by Call of Duty. Ahead of the imminent Call of Duty Next showcase, the battle royale's next map, which seemingly arrives alongside the launch of Black Ops 6, will be called Area 99. So, for all you Verdansk hopefuls out there, your dreams of a grand comeback for the iconic map will have to wait a little while longer. Continue reading The new Warzone map arriving with Black Ops 6 has been confirmed MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Warzone loadouts, Best Warzone AR, Best Warzone guns |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:40 PM  InZOI is the life-sim of your dreams, or at least that's what PUBG overlord Krafton is eager to reinforce during my attendance at the studio's Gamescom showcase. At first glance, I wouldn't blame you if your mind darts immediately to The Sims, but InZOI's ambitions extend beyond that obvious comparison point. Continue reading Sims rival InZOI has lofty ambitions, but even the sky needs a limit MORE FROM PCGAMESN: New PC games, Best PC games, Free PC games |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:21 PM  One of the greatest shames of FPS history is how the Marathon series passed so many of us by, especially if we were busy with our Pentiums, 486's, and our IBM-Compatibles. While in 1996 we did have Quake, Terra Nova, Strife, Duke Nukem 3D, and of course, Chex Quest, us PC owners never really got to see Bungie's formative years play out. That's finally fixed, with Classic Marathon Infinity rounding out the trilogy on Steam - and you can get it for free. Continue reading Bungie's Quake competitor Marathon Infinity lands on Steam for free MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games , Marathon release date speculation, All Destiny 2 news |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:21 PM  Balancing an RTS game is no easy feat, but when you're remaking a classic one, keeping things fair and fun while still being faithful to the source material can make things a little more challenging. This is the conundrum faced by the developers of Age of Mythology Retold - how do you modernize and rebalance such an intricate game without making it unrecognizable for those who have been playing the original for two decades. Speaking to us at Gamescom, director of production Earnest Yuen and senior game designer Kristen Hanlon-Pirillo reveal their labor-intensive but effective method to strike the right balance. |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 1:24 PM  A couple of months after launch The First Descendant is whirring up for its first season, and there's plenty to unpack. With a new character, new weapons, and much more coming to the game, there should be lots for fans of the game to get stuck into. That said, it's not all good news, as some players have already expressed disappointment with The First Descendant Season 1's staggered launch - there'll be months to wait until everything is released. Continue reading The First Descendant Season 1 detailed, but it's not all good news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The First Descendant system requirements, The First Descendant characters, The First Descendant crossplay |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 1:24 PM  If there's one strategy series everyone's heard of, it's Civilization. If there's another, it's Total War. But maybe you also remember Heroes of Might and Magic. Whether it's just in passing, or because you're a die-hard fan, the strategy series has etched itself into history yet struggled in recent times to maintain its status among the greats. After almost a decade of silence following the middling reception to Might and Magic Heroes 7, the series has remained relatively silent - until now. At Gamescom 2024, Ubisoft just announced Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, a brand-new title that takes us back to Enroth. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best RPGs, Best fantasy games |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 1:02 PM  Strategy games often take themselves quite seriously - maybe there's intense intergalactic warfare, or a vast kingdom in need of expansion. But sometimes, a strategy game comes along that's just a bit… random. Well, here's one such game. Tactical Breach Wizards has just launched, and it's been a long time in the making. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Best turn-based strategy games, Best story games |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 1:00 PM  Ever since it launched into Early Access back in February 2022, Diplomacy is Not an Option has been a sleeper hit, earning itself a well-deserved 'very positive' review score on Steam. With numerous updates under its belt, developer Door 407 has confirmed that Diplomacy is Not an Option will finally leave Early Access and launch into 1.0 very, very soon. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city-building games, Best strategy games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:54 PM  Dragon Age: The Veilguard will feature selective ray tracing, a feature that we've not seen openly listed on in-game settings before. It could be huge for gamers with lower-end GPUs looking to still enjoy some ray tracing enhancements without bogging down performance throughout the game. The Dragon Age: The Veilguard system requirements are already friendly to older gaming PCs, but this new ray tracing feature will bring improved lighting to low-end ray tracing-capable cards, such as Nvidia RTX and AMD RX cards, without becoming too resource-hungry. Continue reading Dragon Age The Veilguard's new ray tracing setting is a game changer MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Dragon Age 4 characters, Dragon Age 4 release date |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:35 PM  August 22, 2024: We've added new Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls. How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way. You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links August 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:25 PM  Some of Asus's new AMD 800-series motherboards feature a brilliant new graphics card retention system that makes it easier than ever before to remove a graphics card. The new Asus Q-Release Slim feature uses an automatic release system such that there's no need to press a button to unhook your graphics card. The new Asus feature will be coming to its AMD-based best motherboard contenders in the near future and will make it a breeze to swap out your gaming GPU. While such a swap for actual graphics card upgrades might be relatively rare for most gamers, the need to remove a card for other system upgrades or maintenance - such as cleaning your PC - is a relatively frequent occurrence. This new system could save time and reduce the risk of a damaged graphics card, motherboard, or grazed knuckles. Continue reading Asus' new motherboards could change the graphics card slot forever MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ review, Asus ROG Raikiri review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:23 PM  What are the best Elden Ring armor sets? If we're being completely honest, there's no point in being good at something unless you look good while you're doing it. The best Elden Ring armor sets can separate you from the rest of the Tarnished out there, providing you with an outfit that can strike fear into the hearts of your enemies. In this RPG game, upgrading your armaments using Elden Ring smithing stones and Ashes of War is just as important as leveling up your character. There are some armor sets imbued with powerful abilities, though their use largely depends on what type of character you're building. If you've got a fashion-conscious Tarnished, Elden Ring makes it difficult to find armor that is both protective and stylish, but it certainly can be done if you know where to look. Continue reading The best Elden Ring armor sets MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, Elden Ring weapons |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 1:10 PM  Originally known as Blackout Protocol, the twin-stick roguelike Section 13 has undergone a complete transformation ahead of its full release in early 2025. What was once a tactical co-op game is now single-player and story-driven, though its roguelike elements remain at its core. The best news? It already has a demo on Steam for you to test. Continue reading Co-op shooter Blackout Protocol completely remade as a new roguelike MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Best roguelike games, Best story games |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:18 PM  Where are the Elden Ring Smithing Stones? Becoming all-powerful in Elden Ring requires more than just power-leveling your character. You have to upgrade your weapons to go toe-to-toe with the fiercest foes using Smithing Stones — special materials that increase your armament's level to improve your gear. Using the best Elden Ring weapons certainly helps to fight off dangerous enemies, but there comes a time when even the best of the best need a top-up, and that's where Smithing Stones come in. The open-world game is a veritable treasure trove of items, and knowing where to look for something specific can be difficult. We have the locations of all Elden Ring Smithing Stones in the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC so that you can narrow your search. Continue reading Elden Ring Smithing Stones locations MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, Elden Ring weapons |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:04 PM  With a staggering 25 superheroes and villains already slated to star in Marvel Rivals, you'd think developer NetEase would be stepping on the brakes. After all, that's 25 unique characters we need to learn at release to both play as and effectively counter, which can be a hurdle for newcomers. Though we knew additional characters would be coming post-launch, NetEase has already teased that the initial roster will expand even more in the coming months. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals release date, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals System Requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 11:58 AM  The Game Kitchen, the talented team behind the award-winning soulslike series Blasphemous, aren't done cooking yet. Revealed at Gamescom, the developer is now looking to take on the hardcore stealth genre with The Stone of Madness, coming to PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch in early 2025. |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 1:58 PM  Assassin's Creed Unity comes to mind immediately, but otherwise, we don't have that many games set during the height of the French Revolution. Bonaparte, the debut work from Studio Imugi, is about to change that. A strategy game with mech combat, it casts you as an alternate history version of France's most famous general as you navigate the political, economical, and militaristic storm of the 1790s. Combining hex-based battles, diplomacy, and a branching story, it's a seriously unique proposal, and PCGamesN has an inside look. Continue reading New steampunk strategy game mixes Armored Core with Civilization 6 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best grand strategy games, Best upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 11:37 AM  There's no denying that developer Striking Distance looked to create a spiritual successor to Dead Space with The Callisto Protocol. With Glen Schofield, the co-creator of the iconic sci-fi horror at the helm once more, The Callisto Protocol has Dead Space's DNA all over it. Sure, it's not trying to reinvent the wheel, though that's not necessarily a bad thing. Now is the perfect time to give it a spin, too, as The Callisto Protocol is free on the Epic Games Store from Thursday, August 22 until August 29, giving you just one week to add it to your library. Continue reading The Callisto Protocol is free to keep forever if you're fast MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Callisto Protocol review, Best horror games, The Callisto Protocol system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 11:26 AM  When is The Rogue Prince of Persia release date? Two Prince of Persia games in one year — yes, that's the world we're living in. After years of silence, the legendary side-scrolling series appears to be back in a big way. Unlike Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown which is a traditional Metroidvania, this game has been designed as a roguelike. Developed by Evil Empire, one of the studios responsible for the critically acclaimed Dead Cells DLC, The Rogue Prince of Persia utilizes the series' key elements, while tying in roguelike game mechanics to make the game infinitely replayable. Here's everything you need to know about The Rogue Prince of Persia, including its estimated release date, the early access launch, and more. Continue reading The Rogue Prince of Persia release date estimate and the latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Best platform games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 11:08 AM  What are the best multiplayer games? Intricate gameplay and glistening visuals only go so far; humans often provide the biggest surprises with schemes that transform even the most average game into an unforgettable experience you'll be talking about until the end of time. Fast and frantic or tense and calculated, the best multiplayer games come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it's vying for control of the payload in an FPS game or fighting for survival in a co-op game with your friends, these experiences wouldn't be the same without a bunch of real people. We've curated a list of the best PC games with multiplayer functionality so you can go around killing, maiming, or, occasionally, helping random people on the internet. Continue reading The best multiplayer games to play with friends 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 11:05 AM  The Callisto Protocol deserved more. A spiritual sequel to Dead Space, despite some repetitive set pieces and fussy gun combat, Striking Distance's debut survival horror had a great melee system, a supremely well-drawn setting, and some smart ideas. Reviews weren't bad, but commercially the game struggled, and in August 2023, Striking Distance laid off more than 30 developers. Nevertheless, the studio has survived, and now it's making a comeback with the newly revealed Redacted, a roguelike shooter set, somewhat strangely, in Callisto's own Black Iron Prison. Formerly trailed as Project Birdseye, this is now a fully fledged game unto itself, and it looks superlatively stylish. |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:44 AM  When is the 2XKO release date? If you ever wondered what a League of Legends 2D fighting game would look like, you're about to find out. Formerly known as Project L, 2XKO was confirmed as the game's official name in early 2024, featuring the likes of Yasuo, Darius, and Braum. Along with the name change, 2XKO has transformed into a 2v2 tag-team fighter, introducing plenty of mechanics that may be familiar to Marvel vs Capcom fans. If you can't wait to learn more about this League of Legends fighting game, here's everything we know about the 2XKO release date so far. Continue reading 2XKO release date estimate, playtest, characters, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best fighting games, LoL tier list , 2XKO characters |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:38 AM  AMD has responded to the ongoing issue of its Zen 5, Zen 4, and even Zen 3 CPUs having lower performance in Windows when users aren't logged in with an admin account, suggesting a fix is coming soon. The AMD Ryzen Windows bug fix should see users of many recent AMD Ryzen processors getting a slight performance boost if they're still using a standard user account, rather than an admin account. The Windows 11 Ryzen performance problems are affecting some of the best gaming CPUs you can buy, with a discrepancy of as much as 8% being seen between tests run with different types of Windows user accounts. AMD has stated it's working with Microsoft to issue a fix, though, with a pre-release version of Windows 11 already including the change. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:25 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, August 22, 2024 10:05 AM  One of the first horror games I ever played was Until Dawn, Supermassive Games' ever-iconic interactive slasher movie. From then on, I was hooked on that all-or-nothing style of gameplay, desperately trying to save everyone in The Dark Pictures Anthology while simultaneously praying I wouldn't end up in pieces. When I clocked that The Casting of Frank Stone, a Dead by Daylight spinoff, was being developed under the Supermassive banner, I was immediately hyped, but new details revealed during Gamescom's second Xbox showcase have me even more excited. Continue reading The Casting of Frank Stone breaks Supermassive's worst tradition MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, The Casting of Frank Stone release date, Best adventure games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 22, 2024 3:57 PM  I recently wrote about a game that aimed to recreate the old magic of Tokyo Xtreme Racer, a series of late-night, urban racing games that hadn't had a new (non-mobile) entry in 18 years. Oh, what a neglected niche those indie developers were filling! Yeah, a new Tokyo Xtreme Racer was just announced from original developers Genki, and it's targeting a Steam release next year. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 22, 2024 1:15 PM  Ubisoft have announced Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era, a fresh instalment in the exceedingly olden turn-based strategy RPG series, which began life under New World Computing in 1984. The new game will "return to the world of Enroth and the origins of the legendary saga", inviting "both veterans and new players" to go on a quest to Jadame, "a mysterious continent in turmoil". Expect new factions, biomes and creatures, together with such M&M standbys as castle management, army clashes, hex-based maps, and, who knows, maybe some heroes. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:33 PM  If you've been necromantically dreaming of a Callisto Protocol sequel, I'm afraid the monkey paw finger hasn't just curled - it's jammed itself right up your nose and scratched an FU on your hypothalamus. Developers Striking Distance and publishers Krafton have revealed [REDACTED], a scifi roguelike dungeon crawler set in the same universe. The square brackets are part of the title, yes, and they're also calling it "punk rock" - a combination of factors that fills me with a rage so obliterating, I can barely perceive the announcement trailer, below. It's a machinegun montage of comicbook panels and sizzling melee arcs and quips like "there's a lot of wankers between you and the sweet taste of freedom". I didn't even like The Callisto Protocol that much but still, what have they done to you, boy? Where did all the horror game go? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 22, 2024 11:02 AM  It is perhaps deeply ungrateful of me that, when presented with the squirrel with a gun of Squirrel With A Gun, my immediate reaction is to thrust out my bowl like a ballsy victorian urchin and ask for additional squirrel information. It's not that developer Dee Dee Creations haven't shown off the game in action. It's just that I find myself rooting so hard for this not to just be a vapid bit of meme-ware that I'm getting more concerned as we rapidly approach its 29th August release. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 22, 2024 9:46 AM New theme park manager Mars Attracts is the oddest bit of IP necromancy I've seen in quite some time  I shouldn't be too surprised really. If a park sim based on Tim Burton's 1996 B-Movie homage Mars Attacks wasn't on my bingo card, it's because I've recently binned it and replaced it with a bobble head that simply nods in amused acceptance at whatever videogames decide to do next. And conceptually, Jurassic World Evolution with captive humans instead of dinos isn't not a potential winner, is it? Still, I was mildly bemused to learn that Mars Attracts, coming sometime next year, is the film's first licensed game. But then I realised that I'd never thought to check before, which might go some way to explaining the lack of them. Do you reckon they did the pun then worked backwards from there? Respectable, honestly. |
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Siliconera Thursday, August 22, 2024 3:15 PM
McDonald's Japan has launched a new advertising campaign that parodies the popular Touhou Project song Marisa Stole The Precious Thing by IOSYS. The campaign promotes the Samurai Mac Triple Thick Beef Burger, with a reimagined version of the 2006 song, complete with new lyrics and visuals inspired by McDonald's.
You can view the original announcement post below:
The song parody, shared on McDonald's Japan's official Twitter, credits IOSYS and Touhou Project's ZUN for their collaboration. Miko, known for her work on Touhou Project songs, performs the parody. The commercial's style combines the original Marisa Stole The Precious Thing aesthetics with McDonald's imagery, altering the lyrics to focus on the Samurai Mac Triple Thick Beef Burger. This mirrors previous campaigns and showcases a continued effort by McDonald's Japan to draw inspiration from Japanese pop culture.
You can view the original music video below:
In related news, Touhou Project recently collaborated with Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage, introducing three tracks arranged by beatMARIO in May 2024. Additionally, McDonald's Japan previously worked with Studio Pierrot on anime shorts to promote their Savory Chili WcDonald's Sauce, showcasing their continued engagement with anime culture. Meanwhile, in the UK, McDonald's recently released Yu-Gi-Oh-themed Hello Kitty Happy Meal plush toys.
The post McDonald's Japan Parodies Touhou Project Song appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, August 22, 2024 3:00 PM
HoYoVerse announced the Nintendo Switch version of Genshin Impact in January 2020. Yes, that's over four years ago. That version hasn't come up again since, even as PS5 and Xbox Series X versions showed up. We've all basically accepted that it isn't happening, at least for this version of the console, so why won't HoYoVerse just admit it is canceled or delayed?
I feel like HoYoVerse has had multiple opportunities to come out and say, "Hey, the Switch version of Genshin Impact isn't going as planned." It could have brought it up when the OLED model launched in October 2021. There could have been a boilerplate statement. The company could have cited a desire to ensure quality and performance. It could have noted that it would be waiting until the next generation Nintendo console to bring Genshin Impact, and perhaps even other games, to the system. I feel it would have been a great opportunity, since we would all know that's the most powerful standard Switch on the market.
Though also, going ahead and admitting the Switch port of Genshin Impact is delayed around the PS5 launch would have been smart too. It's a similar time period. HoYoVerse could also included something about targeting higher system requirements going forward. Especially since we also know the PS4 version won't look as good after the 5.0 update. Again, admitting it's about quality and performance would be wise.
Doing so after that official website issue in March 2024 might have been a good call too! As a reminder, it ended up being temporarily offline earlier this year. HoYoVerse could have admitted it was due to changing it to note Genshin Impact is coming to a future Nintendo platform other than the Switch! Nintendo's even acknowledged at this point that it's been working on a new system. Just go ahead and be honest with us, even though it might be a bit weird.
Instead, we're in the uncomfortable place of celebrating the Xbox Series X version of Genshin Impact when one announced ahead of the game's September 2020 debut isn't here. Now that we're in 2024 and approaching the final years of the Switch, it seems pointless to hide it anymore. Just confirm what everyone suspects. Genshin Impact isn't coming to the Switch as planned, but maybe we'll see it on another Nintendo system somewhere down the line. Delays happen all the time, after all. And in the case of an ongoing game that will eventually get various updates, you have to expect system demands will increase over time.
Genshin Impact is available on the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the Xbox Series X version arrives on November 10, 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:35 PM
Good Smile Company announced the return of the popular Nendoroid figure of Pyramid Head, also known as Red Pyramid Thing, from Silent Hill 2. Pre-orders for the figure are now open and will remain available until September 25, 2024. The Nendoroid is priced at ¥6,900 in the Japanese and is expected to ship in January 2025, while the US store is selling it for $41.99 and targeting a Q2 2025 release window.
The Nendoroid Red Pyramid Thing is a fully articulated figure that stands approximately 100mm tall. It comes with several optional parts, including the iconic Great Knife, allowing for various poses. The figure is sculpted by artist Shichibee from Matsuda Model and produced in cooperation with Nendoron.
Customers can place orders directly through the Good Smile Company Online Store. Additionally, the figure will be available through Good Smile's international partner shops.
This rerelease of the Pyramid Head Nendoroid coincides with the upcoming Silent Hill 2 remake. Set to release on the PS5 and PC on October 8, 2024, that version of the game will also see the return of key creatives, including the original creature designer and composer. However, Bloober is the primary developer behind it this time, rather than Konami direct.
This Pyramid Head Nendoroid is available for preorder. The Silent Hill 2 Remake will appear on the PS5 and PC via Steam on October 8, 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:00 PM
Earlier in August 2024, the FFVII Ever Crisis FFIX crossover came back, and now the second banner from the event is here with Aerith and Sephiroth stuff. In addition, this time there's also a new weapon for Cait Sith.
The returning FFIX crossover items for Aerith and Sephiroth in FFVII Ever Crisis are based on Garnet and Kuja. She gets the Garnet's Gown gear and Garnet's Rod weapon. As for him, you can make him wear Kuja's Attire gear and carry Kuja's Spirit Blade sword. As for Cait Sith, the entirely new weapon is a Quina Megaphone based on Quina Quen.
The crossover event also updated on August 22, 2024. The Reawakened: A Resonant Waltz has a new weapon to earn and quest to take. People can go through Black Waltz - Ruin EX III to face the iconic FFIX enemy. If you get enough items, you can exchange them at the event shop to get Steiner's Blade for Glenn.
As a reminder, the other four items are available now for Cloud, Lucia, Tifa, and Zack. Cloud's set is based on Zidane. You can earn Lucia items based on Vivi. Tifa is tied to Amaranth. Zack's new sword is based on Beatrix.
FFVII Ever Crisis is available for PCs and mobile devices, and the FFIX crossover banners and events end on September 6, 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, August 22, 2024 1:30 PM
Cover has announced that it is gradually releasing the holoplus app on mobile app stores worldwide. People in select regions outside Japan, such as North America and Southeast Asia, can now access the official app that lets them keep track of their favorite hololive and Holostars Vtubers. The app covers all active Japanese, Indonesian, and English hololive female Vtubers, as well as the Japanese and English Holostars male Vtubers.
The app is free to download, but users must register an account to access it. Once logged in, they will be able to register their oshi/favorite Vtubers from the group. The app will then provide the schedule of live streams from each Vtuber's channel, as well as notices of merchandise related to the Vtuber that are newly available on the hololive Production Official Shop.
While holoplus primarily offers content in English and Japanese languages, Cover also added that the app has community features that let users interact with each other in other languages.
Not all regions worldwide can immediately access holoplus as of this announcement on August 22, 2024, though. The official website has a fine print noting that Cover is still working to make the app available in European countries, including the United Kingdom.
holoplus is available on Android and iOS mobile devices.
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Siliconera Thursday, August 22, 2024 1:00 PM
HoYoVerse announced Theresa Apocalypse will get a new Battlesuit called Schicksal's Imperative in Honkai Impact 3rd 7.7. This will be an S-rank unit that we'll see on the next banner.
We haven't seen any gameplay footage of Teresa's newest Battlesuit yet. However, we have seen another video starring her. HoYoVerse shared a "Schicksal Work Guide Introduction" for an in-game activity, and it was hosted by this version of her. The chibi model featured that outfit, which includes an eye mask positioned on her hood.
We do know details about how the Theresa Apocalypse Schicksal's Imperative Battlesuit will work in Honkai Impact 3rd. This version uses the Chained Blades type of weapon. She will be a Quantum unit who deals Lightning damage with her attacks. She also will be compatible with the new Astral Ring system from Part 2, and her Specialization is called World Star.
The announcement did go over some elements of her outfit. "Eyes jaded by work" are one feature and are designed to show how exhausted she is as the current Schicksal Overseer. Her two HOMU puppets will appear alongside this version of the character. She also has the eye mask to help her sleep and keep her from seeing how much work she has left to do.
There have been multiple Battlesuits for Theresa Apocalypse in Honkai Impact 3rd. For example, in 2023 her Lunar Vow: Crimson Love one appeared. This will mark her eighth one in the game.
Honkai Impact 3rd is available for PCs and mobile devices, and the 7.7 update is on the way.
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Siliconera Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:30 PM
Kotobukiya has opened pre-orders for its upcoming figure of Dana Iclucia, the heroine of Nihon Falcom's video game Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana. The 1/7 scale figure will be available in April 2025 with an MSRP of 29,700 yen (~$203).
This static figure will depict Dana in her most well-known Iclucian Form. It will also include her Crescent blades with detailed patterns. The figure will have an overall height of around 245 mm (9.65 inches).
Here are some of the sample images that show Dana Iclucia's new figure from multiple angles:
People who order the figure on the Kotobukiya Online Shop will also be able to obtain a bonus swappable head part that shows Dana smiling with her eyes closed.
In addition, people will be able to pair Dana's figure with Adol Christin's figure, which is being sold separately. The latter will also be based on his appearance in Ys VIII. Kotobukiya finished working on Adol's figure prototype earlier. The company will release his figure in December 2024.
Kotobukiya's 1/7 scale figure of Dana Iclucia from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana will be available in April 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:00 PM
At gamescom 2024, Lazy Bear Games and Different Sense Games announced a release date for the Persona-like Bloomtown: A Different Story RPG. It will show up on all consoles and PCs on September 24, 2024. There's also a new trailer to offer more insight into how the game plays.
In Bloomtown, Emily and Chester get sent to the titular small town for the summer to stay with their grandfather. However, while there will be opportunities to make friends, work, boost stats like Charm, and take part in activities, there's a darker side to the town. There is an Underside inhabited by everyone's inner demons. It's up to Emily to make friends to build a team to fight back to save everyone from demonic forces. However, this also means you'll need to actually recruit the demons you face so you can use them in turn-based battles as well.
Here's the latesttrailer for the game from gamescom 2024. It highlights many of the Persona influences in Bloomtown. For example, you see how stats can affect possible responses, some of the more relaxed daily activities, and summoning demons to use their .
While it isn't possible to try the game on all platforms yet, you can on one. A demo already appeared on Steam. It is only available for Windows PCs. However, it does give people a chance to try out the RPG and life sim elements.
Bloomtown: A Different Story will come to the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC on September 24, 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, August 22, 2024 11:50 AM
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Siliconera Thursday, August 22, 2024 11:30 AM
When the Final Fantasy XVI PC demo launched on Steam and Epic Games Store, it also included a number of issues, and now a patch is here to fix them. Ten major problems are remedied in the update, with some of the biggest ones tied enemy appearances and issues with graphics. However, Square Enix noted this doesn't address the stuttering problems, which will be fixed in a later update.
Many of the issues involve the way Final Fantasy XVI looks on a PC, with graphics and appearances affected by a number of elements. The 1.01 patch affected Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) Xe Super Sampling (XeSS) to keep it from looking blurry. Previously, FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) rendering also wasn't working as intended, making the game look blurry. Other loading and tearing issues will be resolved. Also, after the update you can change the Dynamic Resolution in the options menu.
Here are the patch notes for the Final Fantasy XVI demo 1.01 update:
"Improvements have been made to DLSS, FSR, and XeSS quality.
The following issues have also been addressed:
Final Fantasy XVI is available for the PlayStation 5, the Epic Games Store and Steam PC release date is set for September 17, 2024, and a demo is available for all platforms.
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Siliconera Thursday, August 22, 2024 11:00 AM
Mualani will be one of the first new Natlan five-star characters in Genshin Impact, and now there's a trailer and Skill showcase overview for her. HoYoVerse also offered a better look at her signature Surf's Up catalyst, which also debuts alongside her in the 5.0 update.
HoYoVerse first shared Mualani's Skills. Her Cooling Treatment Normal Attack can deal up to three hits normally, but can deal AOE damage with a Pufferball if charged. Her Surfshark Wavebreaker Elemental Skill starts her surfing, giving her Wave Momentum stacks and affects her Normal Attacks. She'll remain riding for a limited time. Her Elemental Burst is called Boomsharka-laka. That sends her homing shark missile out to deal AOE damage to a group of enemies.
Here's the "Mualani: Kindness Begets Friendship" Genshin Impact trailer. It shows how her unorthodox approach to working as a guide and street smarts can help her turn a potential enemy into an ally.
As for the Surf's Up catalyst, it is a five-star weapon with a base attack of 542 at level 90. It also has critical damage as an additional stat at 88.2%. The bonus tied to it is called Aqua Remembrance. The official HoYoVerse description reads, "Max HP increased by 20%. Once every 15s, for 14s after using an Elemental Skill: Gain 4 Scorching Summer stacks. Each stack increases Normal Attack DMG by 12%. For the duraction of the effect, once every 1.5s, lose 1 stack after a Normal Attack hits an opponent; once every 1.5s, gain 1 stack after triggering a Vaporize reaction on an opponent. Max 4 Scorching Summer stacks."
Genshin Impact is available on the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. The 5.0 update arrives on August 28, 2024. The Xbox Series X version arrives on November 10, 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:30 AM
Good Smile Company has opened pre-orders for its upcoming figma of Eunie from Xenoblade Chronicles 3. People from all around the world can order the action figure from the company's international web store at ￥12,800 (~$87.75). People residing in the U.S. and Canada should also be able to order from Good Smile Online Shop U.S. However, the American website is inaccessible as of this writing due to its server getting congested.
The action figure will have an approximate total height of around 145mm (5.7 inches), which includes the wings on Eunie's head. The set will come with two alternate facial expression plates and four alternate hand poses for each side. It will also include a customizable Gunrod and a sealed letter.
Max Factory has also uploaded a new trailer featuring Eunie's figma on its YouTube channel:
Eunie's figma has been one of the most anticipated figure releases, and Good Smile Company gradually provided updates on the action figure's development. The company first revealed an unpainted prototype of the figma in February 2024. It then shared updated images of the now-painted prototype in early August 2024, which indicated that her figure would be soon available for pre-orders.
The Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Eunie figma will be gradually available worldwide starting from Japan in June 2025. Good Smile Company will continue accepting pre-orders for the action figure until October 2, 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:00 AM
Netflix hasn't revealed Nefertari Vivi for the One Piece live-action adaptation yet, but it has shared the actor for her father Nefertari Cobra on social media. He'll be played by Sendhil Ramamurthy.
As a reminder, King Cobra rules the Arabasta Kingdom, which is a key location in the Arabasta Saga of the One Piece story. The end of the first season of the live-action adaptation closed things out with elements from the Arlong Park Arc and Nami joining the crew permanently. The second season of the show will feature Baroque Works and the debut of characters like Chopper and Miss All Sunday.
Here's the official announcement from social media. It shows a picture of Sendhil Ramamurthy alongside Nefertari Cobra, so people can compare.
Most recently, Ramamurthy provided the voice of characters in some animated series like The Legend of Vox Machina and DC Super Hero Girls. He also played Bloodwork in The Flash and Mohinder Suresh in Heroes.
There's still one more day left for Netflix's three days of One Piece live-action actor reveals. The Eiichiro Oda tease did mention Chopper, Miss All Sunday, and Vivi, and we also don't know who plays Crocodile, so we could learn who will play them.
The first season of the One Piece live-action adaptation is now on Netflix, and season 2 is in production. The anime is streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix. Viz Media handles the manga outside Japan.
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Siliconera Thursday, August 22, 2024 9:30 AM
The first Macross movie will have a new release that includes English subtitles, even though it will still be only formally available in Japan. Bigwest has revealed that it will release the Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? 4K Remaster set on January 29, 2025. The regular set will be available at ￥9,900 (~$67.75).
The set will contain two discs with the same general content. One of them will be an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with a 16:9 2160p resolution, and the other will be a regular Blu-ray disc with a 4:3 1080p resolution. The English subtitles for Macross: Do You Remember Love? will only be available on the Ultra HD version, as the regular Blu-ray disc will only contain Japanese subtitles.
As a reminder, when Bigwest and Harmony Gold signed a historic deal that allowed the worldwide releases of Macross titles in 2021, it did not include the first Macross TV anime and its movie adaptation, Do You Remember Love?, which the latter had localized as Robotech. That causes subsequent releases like the Macross -Shooting Insight- video game and Disney+ title lineup to omit content related to those titles from global releases and make them exclusive to Japan.
Bigwest has also provided a link to the Macross Spirit Fan Club webpage where people can place a pre-order for the Remaster set. However, the website only supports domestic shipping inside Japan. That means people who reside outside the country will have to find another way to obtain the set.
The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? 4K Remaster set will be available on January 29, 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, August 22, 2024 9:00 AM
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will have its most drastic change in late November 2024. Nintendo has announced that it will end its services for the free-to-play online version on November 28, 2024, at 3 PM UTC / 11 AM ET. The company added that it will release a new flat-fee offline version of the Animal Crossing title around the same time.
Nintendo originally released Pocket Camp for Android and iOS devices in late November 2017. That means the mobile game will pass its seventh anniversary on a rather somber note. However, existing players do not have to worry about their play data. Players will be able to transfer their data to the offline version, provided they have linked it to a Nintendo Account.
The paid offline version of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will retain most of the app's gameplay features. However, it will not have features that require online connections and purchases, such as gifts, Market Boxes, Leaf Tickets, and visits to other players' campsites.
The original free-to-play online version of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is available until November 28, 2024. Nintendo will release a single-purchase offline version of the iOS and Android mobile game to replace the former. The company will publish more details about the latter in October 2024.
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TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Thursday, August 22, 2024 3:49 PM D&D Beyond has outlined its strategy for updating the digital toolset to the upcoming 2024 edition of the D&D 5.5E Player's Handbook, as described by Wizards of the Coast. This announcement clarifies the modifications and continuities in the toolset with the release of the new ruleset. Updates in the 5.5E Transition The upcoming edition will... |
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