GamersHeroes Wednesday, August 28, 2024 11:01 AM Inspired by classic JRPGs and action titles, Sandfall Interactive released a first look at the gameplay of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The post Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 First Look Gameplay Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Wednesday, August 28, 2024 11:34 AM  Fortnite's latest batch of quests for Chapter 5, Season 4 is here. Week 2 introduces five new challenges for you to complete. Each quest is worth 20,000 XP, offering a total of [removes shoes and socks] up to 100,000 XP, used to unlock items in the battle pass. This guide will detail everything you need to know about… |
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Kotaku Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:45 AM  While most of your focus during a battle royale will be on killing other real-world players before they kill you, NPCs can be found throughout Fortnite's map. The latest season has 11 different characters you can talk to, and each one offers something a little bit different. Some will offer to sell you items, while… |
Kotaku Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:15 AM  The Mandalorian will be joined by Sigourney Weaver when he jumps from Disney+ to the silver screen in The Mandalorian and Grogu movie. The iconic actress known for her roles in Alien, Avatar, Ghostbusters, and more has announced that she is officially part of the film's cast. |
Kotaku Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:30 AM  Thank Goodness You're Here by Coal Supper is a relentlessly British adventure game where, over the course of a single day, you're dragged into various shenanigans throughout the small town of Barnsworth. If you're stuck at any point, fear not, because this guide will get you through every punch-filled situation from… |
Kotaku Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:00 AM  One of the most confounding things about video games is how they often tell stories that are clearly meant to be real-world allegories rather than escapist fantasies, but are still often framed as such by the companies that make them. After playing four hours of Metaphor: ReFantazio, the upcoming fantasy RPG from the… |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 11:49 AM  When was the Genshin Impact 5.0 release date? Every year, Hoyoverse celebrates its gacha game by launching a massive update, adding plenty of content for new and existing players. In addition to a brand-new map, Genshin Impact 5.0 also introduces players to the Pyro Archon, who should be available as a playable character at some point in the near future. Hoyoverse finally spilled the beans on the latest Genshin Impact 5.0 update, dropping details about the new batch of playable characters, and the sixth region known as Natlan. We've also got information on character kits, artifacts, and of course, a new area with Saurian creatures to play with. Continue reading Genshin Impact 5.0 release date, characters, and anniversary rewards MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 11:43 AM  One of this autumn's most anticipated new games is Frostpunk 2, sequel to a 2018 strategy, survival, and city building hybrid that combines the settlement management of Cities Skylines 2 or Against the Storm with the apocalyptic setting of Fallout 4 or Wasteland 3. As a follow up to one of the most striking strategy games of the past several years, we were already interested enough to see how Frostpunk 2 would turn out when it arrives next month. Now, though, the announcement that the game will include official modding support at launch has us looking forward to it even more. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city-building games, Best survival games, Upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 11:25 AM  August 28, 2024 We've added a new Monopoly Go dice link 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 Wednesday, August 28, 2024 11:06 AM  We've seen plenty of older games getting treated to a dose of Nvidia RTX magic, including Doom and Quake II, but now we've been given a taster of how Wolfenstein 3D ray tracing would look with full RTX path tracing, and the result is both beautiful and bewildering in equal measure. Arguably the original first-person shooter, Wolfenstein 3D wowed 90s PC gamers (including me) with its fast-paced and surprisingly smooth 3D action on our big, beige boxes, although it all looks quite primitive by today's standards. However, these screenshots show a secret Wolfenstein 3D level in Doom 2, with the lighting handled by an RTX path on one of today's best graphics cards, making the game almost unrecognizable. Continue reading Wolfenstein 3D looks amazing with ray tracing MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best old games, Best FPS games, Best zombie games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 11:37 AM  August 28, 2024: We checked for new AFK Journey codes. Looking for new AFK Journey codes? Redeeming free items is the best way to stay ahead of the curve without upsetting your wallet, especially in gacha-driven fantasy RPGs like AFK Journey. These redeem codes can help you stay competitive with the best team compositions, clear the story without issue, and reap the rewards of the PvP leaderboards. We've found and tested every code released by developer Farlight to find out which ones are active or expired. The AFK Journey redeem codes often reward you with valuable in-game currency like AFK Journey Diamonds and Gold, which are required to pull on gacha banners and build the best characters in the AFK Journey roster. We also recommend checking out our in-depth AFK Journey tier list to ensure you're spending your freebies wisely in the anime game. Now that you're all set, here are the AFK Journey codes waiting to be redeemed. Continue reading AFK Journey codes August 2024 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: AFK Journey tier list, AFK Journey codes, AFK Journey reroll |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 11:55 AM  The best back to school laptop deals are here for 2024. We're scouring our favorite retailers and using years of experience to bring you the well-priced laptops and PC accessories you need to start your new term with a bang. Back to school deals are aimed at students, and at some manufacturer websites, you'll have to verify your education status before being able to access their biggest discounts. However, some take this time of year as an opportunity for a general sale, meaning you can find a bargain even if you're not going back to school yourself. We've curated a selection of good deals below and included quick links to the back-to-school sales of some of the biggest retailers. We'd also recommend reading our expert guides on the best gaming laptops where we go into more detail about how to choose a laptop. Continue reading The best back to school laptop deals 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:57 AM  Want to know about the Genshin Impact maintenance schedule? Before every major Genshin Impact update, Hoyoverse takes the popular anime game down for maintenance, which tends to last a few hours while the team applies all the new content. These major patches bring everything, from all-new Genshin Impact banners and Genshin Impact events to completely new regions, like Sumeru and Natlan. Just like some of the best new MMOs, the Genshin Impact maintenance period happens at the same time for everyone across the globe. We'll keep this guide updated with the latest information on any planned maintenance, as well as when we expect the game servers to come back online in one of the best PC games for lovers of evolving single-player experience. Continue reading Genshin Impact maintenance time and rewards MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:54 AM  Heist movies are great. Slick, exciting, and full of twists. More of a howdunit than a whodunit, the method of success nearly always outweighs the actual score. Star Wars: Outlaws, sadly, evokes very little of what makes the genre work, though not for the lack of trying. Continue reading Star Wars Outlaws review - a wasted open-world adventure MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Star Wars games, Star Wars Outlaws release date, Best open world games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:52 AM  Want to know about new Genshin Impact characters? During each new update, there's usually at least one brand-new playable character introduced to the roster. They typically appear on event banners with increased drop rates, including one five-star character and three four-star characters. While we know which characters are likely to appear on the next Genshin Impact banners, some characters featured in this guide might not be playable right now, but they can still be found in Genshin Impact. We've also included some characters who are rumored to join the free PC game down the line, but may not have an in-game model just yet. While none of this information is official until Hoyoverse says otherwise, here's a round-up of all the current rumors and speculation. Continue reading Genshin Impact new characters in the 5.0 update and beyond MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:36 AM  What are the current and upcoming Genshin Impact events? A new version of Genshin Impact arrives every six weeks, complete with new characters, quests, and events. It's difficult to keep track of which events are currently running and if there are any new ones coming soon, so here's a schedule for all current and upcoming Genshin Impact events. There are usually a number of Genshin Impact events running simultaneously, and they aren't just in-game events. HoYoverse often launches a web event every update, which gives players a chance to learn about the latest Genshin Impact characters through an interactive story told through a web browser. Like all gacha games, the rewards for completing events in Genshin Impact range from in-game items like primogems and mora, to real life prizes like mouse mats and plushies. Continue reading Genshin Impact events - all current and upcoming events MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:08 AM  Just two days after the full launch, Blizzard is patching leveling in World of Warcraft The War Within to make it harder. The MMO developer says the expansion is "not even allowing time for normal combat rotations," because of the gap between high-end Dragonflight gear and the current challenge on offer in TWW. Naturally, this hasn't gone down well with players - especially those who skipped early access. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: WoW The War Within beta sign up, WoW The War Within release date, The best WoW addons |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:07 AM  Looking for a Genshin Impact tier list? There are currently 91 Genshin Impact characters available, providing you with a wide variety of candidates to construct your dream team. But with so many weapons, elementals, talents, ascension bonuses, and constellation upgrades, finding your favorites can be challenging. Don't let the placement of the characters on our Genshin Impact tier list deter you from pulling on the next character banner. While base stats and elemental abilities are important, the value of a character also depends on personal playstyle, available weapons and artifacts, and team composition. It doesn't matter if your favorite Genshin Impact character is on one of the lower tiers; you can still make it work with our recommended Genshin Impact builds. Being on a lower tier in the free PC game means that there are better alternatives, or the character needs a very specific build or team to shine. We've spent hundreds of hours trying different variations of teams in Spiral Abyss to establish who the best characters are in Genshin Impact. Continue reading Genshin Impact tier list August 2024 - the best characters in 5.0 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:53 AM  When is the new Blox Fruit update? Whether you're waiting for the right moment to start or need some new content to conquer, it can be hard to understand when a new Blox Fruits patch is on the horizon. This large-scale Roblox MMORPG, unofficially based on the famous One Piece franchise, has welcomed pirates and marines alike for years and is showing no signs of slowing down. Time your sessions around updates, and you're more likely to score some helpful freebies to boost you on your way to the top. And if we just so happen to be in a bit of a Blox Fruits content drought with nothing new expected for a little while, there's still plenty more to play across the Roblox platform. For a familiar experience, King Legacy codes are always available to use. If you just like anime in general, Anime Champions Simulator codes are worth checking out and Anime Adventures codes can offer another convincing MMO experience for you to lose many more hours in this popular experience. Continue reading Blox Fruits update 24 release date estimate MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:35 AM  What are the best Minecraft castle ideas? Minecraft's sprawling, procedurally generated landscapes lend themselves perfectly to the majesty of a castle build, be it in the snow, lush green mountains, or stony peaks. If you're desperate to build your own castle but need some inspiration for its design, these blueprints, tutorials, and ideas are simple to download, easy to follow, and perfect for triggering inspiration. So you've outgrown your Minecraft house, want something bigger, grander - and more 'olde world' than a fancy mansion. Some of these incredible Minecraft castle ideas should spark your creativity then, and range from mini fortresses to large, Victorian-style manors. There should be something here for every difficulty level, and most of these Minecraft designs fit into any of your favorite Minecraft biomes, too, but of course some look better in a specific setting. Continue reading The 17 best Minecraft castle ideas MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:35 AM  Genshin Impact banners rotate every few weeks on a precise schedule, and we always know what to expect thanks to regular updates from Hoyoverse. The developer of the anime game always keeps its fans in the loop with regular livestreams and social media updates, so you can plan where you want to spend your hard-earned primogems. With a two to three-week turnaround for banners, the roster of Genshin Impact characters is constantly changing, and the free PC game regularly introduces two new characters to wish for. Every limited-time character banner, or event wish, contains a five-star character and three four-star characters with increased drop rates. There's also a Genshin Impact weapon banner, which runs alongside each character banner and changes weapons every update. Continue reading What is the current and next Genshin Impact banner? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:23 AM  Microsoft has just released a new Windows update aimed at boosting gaming performance on the latest AMD CPUs, as well as Intel CPUs to a lesser extent, without having to update to a whole new preview build of Windows. The move comes after evidence emerged that AMD CPU frame rates were being held back by Windows 11's thread director, with a fix coming in the forthcoming Windows 11 24H2 update. However, you can now apply this AMD Windows update to your existing Windows 11 23H2 installation. While none of AMD's new Ryzen 9000 CPUs were expected to challenge the Ryzen 7 7800X3D for the best gaming CPU title, some tests of the new CPUs showed gaming performance that was worse than expected, and it turned out that updating to the preview build of Windows 24H2 resulted in huge performance gains on the chips. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:23 AM  What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates. Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some free Monopoly Go dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament. Continue reading All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:30 AM  August 28, 2024: We've added several codes and removed any expired ones. What are the new Genshin Impact codes? Gathering Primogems and Mora in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind. Fortunately, developer HoYoverse occasionally sends out gifts in the form of Genshin redeem codes. Most codes only work for a limited time, so it's best to redeem them as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Genshin Impact codes are released periodically, frequently appearing in Hoyoverse special programs: regular video updates detailing future updates to the free PC game. Redeem codes can also drop to celebrate milestones or to coincide with new Genshin Impact events. You can find all the active Genshin codes for August 2024 below, and we also detail what they get you, how to redeem them, and where you can look for more. Continue reading Genshin Impact codes for August 2024 and how to redeem codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:04 AM  The Razer Huntsman Mini Analog is the ideal keyboard for gamers with limited desk space, or anyone who wants a typing and gaming tool they can take with them on the go. Despite its small size, it doesn't compromise on style (with cool black and white designs) and can slot nicely into almost any space. Moreover, despite its 60% layout, it remains a very viable gaming keyboard. Continue reading Get this fantastic mini Razer gaming keyboard at a $70 discount MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Razer Viper V2 Pro review, Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) review, Best gaming mouse |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:03 AM  Who are all the Star Wars Outlaws experts? Star Wars Outlaws experts are just some of the characters you'll meet on your journey across a galaxy far, far away. While you'll make enemies along the way, experts are useful allies and can teach you handy new abilities to use in combat, stealth, and more. You'll meet some of these Star Wars Outlaws experts during main story quests, but others are found separately throughout the world. Their abilities are unlocked once you have completed their Expert Intel quests in the open-world game. Here, we list them all, where you can find them, and the best abilities to unlock. Continue reading All Star Wars Outlaws experts and the best abilities MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Star Wars games, Star Wars Outlaws release date, Best open world games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:00 AM  If you love turn-based RPGs but also crave a little real-time action, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is shaping up to be perfect for you. The surrealist adventure takes active combat prompts to their logical extreme, and in doing so opens up the potential for you to tackle its threats at levels far beyond what might ordinarily be possible - if you're good enough. I sat down to preview the upcoming RPG at Gamescom 2024, and I'm pleased to report that it's certainly bringing the style. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Best turn-based RPGs, Upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:01 AM  Wondering where Persona 6 is? Developer Atlus has the answer right here, though you'd be forgiven for missing it. Metaphor: Refantazio is the stylish JRPG in all but name - even more so than the also-excellent Tokyo Mirage Sessions before it. After spending an hour with the upcoming RPG at Gamescom 2024, I'm now more excited for what's in store than I would have been from simply another new Persona game. Continue reading Stop waiting for Persona 6, Metaphor Refantazio is what you want MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Metaphor Refantazio release date, Best RPG games, Best JRPGs |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:00 AM  If you're craving XCOM 3, then new tactical RPG Menace might be just the meal you're looking for. Coming from Overhype Studios (formerly of Battle Brothers) and Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse, Menace sees you teaming up with the very troublemakers you were sent to handle as a terrifying, Terminator-style threat puts the very existence of humanity into question. At Gamescom 2024, I sat down for a special preview behind closed doors with managing director Jan Taaks and creative director Paul Taaks. Continue reading New tactical RPG Menace is like XCOM in space, but with more drama MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best space games, Best turn-based RPG games, Best horror games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 8:02 AM  What are the best FPS games on PC? From the classic physics chaos of Half-Life 2 to Halo Infinite's beautifully rendered worlds, these are the finest FPS games. For more than two decades, FPS games have been the driving force of the PC games industry. They've let us travel from the depths of Hell in Doom to the outer reaches of space in Titanfall 2. Others have taken us on a detour through the likes of Half-Life 2's zombie-infested Ravenholm, while some have embraced futuristic cities. Some of these games are old, others are new, and all are great. Warhammer 40K: Boltgun and its '90s-boomer-shooter-inspired graphics; Rainbow Six Siege's tight tactical multiplayer; Overwatch 2 and its vast array of amazing heroes. No matter what sort of virtual gunplay you're after, whether you want multiplayer games, war games, or something altogether different, the following titles will satisfy your itchy trigger finger. So crack those knuckles, and make every shot count. These aren't only the best FPS games, some of these entries are included in our best PC games too. Continue reading The best FPS games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Titanfall 2 class guide, Titanfall 2 PC port review, Titanfall 2 campaign review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 28, 2024 8:01 AM  When all's said and done, it's tough to beat feeling cool in a videogame. At Gamescom 2024, I sat down for a hands-off demonstration of Spine, the upcoming gun-fu adventure from animation experts Nekki, and while it's tough to estimate exactly how it feels without having the controller in my hands, what I saw definitely sparked my interest. Continue reading Spine is a high-octane fusion of Sifu and Mirror's Edge |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:50 AM  Every now and then I reflect on the statistically determined average age of a Gamer – what is it now, 36, 37? Please let it still be under 40 – and realise with alarm that, by extrapolation, a lot of the people reading this probably have children. Augh, children! Please excuse me while I go stand on a chair, clutching a broom. I've never understood the craze for generating smaller versions of yourself. It's one of those weirder subcultures you read about in the papers, but rarely observe in daily life. I do, however, understand the appeal of same-screen co-op games like Run From Mummies - which, being a bloodless comedy dungeon romp, seems like a fair pick for those encumbered with boisterous selfspawn. Don't worry, the "mummies" of the title are just regular old disembowelled corpses wrapped in cloth, not those sinister, non-embalmed "mothers" you've been hearing about down the grocers. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:00 AM  Sometimes you forget to build a graveyard. It happens. When ten citizens dropped dead on the roads of one of my settlements in post-apocalyptic city builder Endzone 2, I had to work fast to avoid a sickness breaking out. But graveyards require a lot of space, and if you've already filled your shanty town with a sea of corrugated metal roofs, this poses a problem. Welcome to the pleasant headache of town planning in a post-nuclear world, where most of the land is brown and uninhabitable. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:26 AM  I do like a combat system that resembles an overflowing dressmaker's draw, full of bouncing rubber thimbles and coils of bunting. While it's not quite as chaotic and entangled as say, Disgaea, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of those games. I'd call it "baroque", but that would be out of synch with developer Sandfall Interactive's stated influences: the new RPG takes place in a molten and fragmented fantasy world based on the Belle Époque or "beautiful era" of late 19th century France. Your job as player is to stop a sorcerous Paintress from painting everybody over a certain age out of existence. We'll circle back to the plot, though. First, the excessively ornate battlin'. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 28, 2024 7:00 AM .jpg?width=1920&height=1920&fit=bounds&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp) Stormgate is a confusing proposition. It's an RTS directed by former Blizzard developers that is almost, but not quite, entirely unlike StarCraft. It's a free-to-play game, but has a business model that makes you feel like you're getting a rougher deal than if you just dropped thirty notes for it outright. It's available now in Early Access, but has already been available in a kind of gravity-defying Super Early Access for several weeks (which you had to pay to get into). All of which has made me feel very tired, and yearn for the days when you went into a shop and bought a game in a box for a set amount of money, and the whole game was in the box and you went home and put it on your PC and played it until your mum said "Richard!" (only my mum calls me Richard) "get off that computer and go outside and get some exercise! Do you want to be dead at 35?" Well, I'm 36 now mum. Nearly 37. So who's laughing through their heart palpitations now? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 28, 2024 4:37 AM  Workers at Nacon-owned Greedfall 2 studio Spiders have penned an open letter "to their employer" detailing grievances over a period of several years, and called for a strike in response to "management's continued refusal" to take their concerns seriously. 44 of Spider's 95 workers have signed the document, made public through French union Stjv in the hope that it "will finally push management to act in the best interests of employees and the company." |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 28, 2024 4:31 AM  There's nowt more magical than the lambent inscriptions of tangled sigils required to spell places like Ainderby Quernhow, Weedley Copse, or Upper Poppleton. A shiny whippet to the first of you to correctly identify which of these are real, and which were invented for "roguelite word puzzle RPG" Sternly Worded Adventures. Actually, scratch that. I'm not made of whippets, and you can just as easily find out yourself via the Steam demo. I think you should, if only because "I killed a slime by spelling out the word Toblerone" is easily in my top ten gaming moments of the year. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 28, 2024 4:17 AM  Exterminatus. Exterminatus. You're all exterminatused. None of you are free of sin. Except, maybe Focus Interactive are actually? While it would be a monumentally silly heel turn to go back on their promise of only charging Space Marine 2 players extra for cosmetics a mere week and change before the shooter's September 9 release date, the new year one roadmap does at least look piously forthright. Chatting to James at Gamescom recently (possibly from his cathedral ship made out of graphics cards), Saber boss Tim Willits dragged out an armoured horse and proceeded to flog it mercilessly, saying that players don't want to be sold the equivalent of Oblivion's infamous deadbeat daddy of DLCs. As several of you identified, this seemed like an odd comparison when Spice Maureen 2 specifically plans to charge for comparable cosmetics, although I imagine Willits was referencing the "packs" that his space game's baubles come in. "Our fans never thought we ripped them off in World War Z," he said, comparing Space Marine 2's optional spendables to that game. Whether you see the cosmetic's pricing as egregious or not, yesterday's roadmap does look to make good on Saber's promise to keep wearables and playables separate. Here's it: |
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Siliconera Wednesday, August 28, 2024 11:30 AM
Hibino Corporation has announced that it will release new smart toys based on Square Enix's NieR Automata under the Anitech brand. The company will produce a Virtuous Contract sword that comes with a remote control feature for the following Pod 042 toy.
The Virtuous Contract sword will appear earlier in the Fall season of 2025. With a length of over 130 cm (51.18 inches), it will generate sound effects and lights as the owner swings it around. The sword will also contain voice lines from its original user 2B.
The Pod 042 toy will not be available until 2027, but it will be the main highlight of this collection. It will feature an automatic transformation feature, and the owner will also be able to remotely control it via the Virtuous Contract sword or a smartphone app. It can also fire a laser beam with sound effects. In addition, the pod will also have voice lines ranging from alarm messages at specified times to special messages that play when the owner pats it.
The Anitech smart toys of NieR Automata Virtuous Contract sword and Pod 042 will be available in Fall 2025 and 2027, respectively. The items will be based on Square Enix's video game that has been available worldwide on the PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The company announced that the game has surpassed eight million units in sales as of its seventh anniversary in February 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, August 28, 2024 11:00 AM
Bandai Namco has already announced that it will end its service for Blue Protocol in January 2025. However, it will not simply cease adding content to the MMORPG that has been running in Japan since mid-June 2023. On the Japanese announcement page, Bandai Namco has also published a closure roadmap for Blue Protocol.
The Blue Protocol closure roadmap reveals that Bandai Namco will continue adding content like event missions and Gasha costume banners to the game until December 2024. The final major update will appear on December 18, 2024. It will add a new story chapter with a new map and a maximum level cap increase. But even though the list is already very extensive, Bandai Namco noted that not all content updates are listed in this roadmap.
Here is the extensive roadmap for the upcoming closure of Blue Protocol:
Blue Protocol is available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X in Japan until January 18, 2025.
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Siliconera Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:30 AM
Bandai Namco has updated the official Tales of Graces f website to include details on the remastered version of the game, including changes to QOL and visuals. As a side note, the Nintendo Switch version will be the only one in which you can only play in 30 FPS, while the other consoles will be in 60 FPS at the minimum.
The whole list of changes is available via the official website. But the vast majority of them have to do with making the game easier to play. Here is a list of them all, as well as a short descriptor of each improvement or change:
Tales of Graces f will come out on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC on January 17, 2025.
The post Full List of Tales of Graces f Remastered Changes Detailed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:00 AM
Koei Tecmo has updated its annual Tokyo Game Show webpage with details for its 2024 appearance. The company will set up playable demos of Dynasty Warriors Origins and Fairy Tail 2 as the primary highlights of the Koei Tecmo TGS 2024 booth.
In addition, the company announced that it will further decorate its booth with statues of key characters from both games. It will place a statue of the Dynasty Warriors Origins version of Lu Bu, as well as Natsu Dragneel and Lucy Heartfilia from the sequel to the game adaptation of Hiro Mashima's manga series.
As a reminder, Koei Tecmo has announced that it will release Fairy Tail 2 first for PCs worldwide on December 11, 2024. The console releases on the PS5, PS4, and Switch will appear in Japan and East Asia on December 12, 2024, and in North America and Europe on December 13, 2024. Meanwhile, Dynasty Warriors Origins is still only slated for release on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2025.
Koei Tecmo has yet to confirm other titles it will showcase in TGS 2024 besides Dynasty Warriors Origins and Fairy Tail 2 as of the new webpage's opening. However, the company has confirmed that it will hold its own online program on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 5 PM JST.
Tokyo Game Show 2024 will take place at Makuhari Messe on September 26-29, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:30 AM
Yusuke Tomizawa, the producer for the Tales series, has released a video message on YouTube in regards to the Tales Remastered Project, as well as the 30th anniversary of the series. Bandai Namco plans to continue remastering past titles.
Here is the producer message from Tomizawa-P for the 30th anniversary of the Tales series:
The video is a little under four minutes and a half long. According to Tomizawa, the Remastered Project is part of the 30th anniversary commemorations. This means there may be more to come from the studio. The Remastered Project will focus on making past games accessible and easy to play on new consoles in an enjoyable way for both newcomers and veterans. We can see this in QoL improvements for Graces f. For example, the Grade Shop's accessibility from the start will make the game much easier. It's unclear if the Remastered Project will bring Japanese-exclusive titles to the west as well.
The rest of the video focuses on describing the general plot and worldview of Tales of Graces. It takes place in Ephinea, which has three major countries in it. Asbel Lhant, the future lord of Lhant, meets a mysterious amnesiac girl named Sophie, and befriends her and Prince Richard. Tragedy strikes and the children go their separate ways. When they reunite down the line, they're different people in a different political clilmate. The video mentions that reception to the game's story and characters have been positive, and the combat system in particular received acclaim. These reasons, as well as constant requests, are why Graces f is the first game to receive a remaster as part of the Remastered Project.
Tales of Graces f Remastered will come out on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC on January 17, 2025.
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Siliconera Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:01 AM
After getting a chance to watch an NIS America staff member play through the upcoming JRPG Reynatis, I was struck by the various forces at play in the game. In many ways, it seems like a player might need to balance certain elements, such as which mode to use in battle and their stress levels. While there's still more to see and confirm, it seems like the sort of game where a player may need to pay attention.
During my hands-off preview session, I was able to watch an NIS America employee sample two sections. The first featured Magic Enforcement Administration (MEA) agent Sari Nishijima work alongside her team members Kiichiro Ukai and Masayoshi Dogo on a search for Wizarts, markings in the city enabling certain magical abilities and skills, around Shibuya. In the other portion, there was a briefer look at wizards Marin Kirizumi and Nika Meguro as the two happen upon each other in Shibuya and attempt to live freely as wizards. From there, brief glimpses of exploration and battle helped set the stage for the title.
One of the ways the balancing act in Reynatis came up in gameplay during the preview session involved actions wizards take. We quickly learned that Stress is a key factor. It's caused by interactions with people in the city and around you, and reduced if you grab a drink. Petting cats around town was also mentioned as a way to calm someone down.
It's a critical element, since someone being stressed means they won't be able to hide that they are a wizard. This will make them visible in the city, resulting in undue attention from people and the MEA and the inability to take on certain quests. Those additional enemy encounters can be dangerous, as if you're stressed going into a fight, you will only be able to take advantage of Liberation Mode. This lets you use your magical abilities to slow down time, quickly attack, and deal major supernatural damage. However, you won't be able to dodge like you do in Suppression Mode and enemies move faster. If your Stress is low, then you can switch between the two modes in a fight to more tactfully take advantage of each one to build up magical power and evade attacks before striking back hard.
There's also the idea of some humans towing the fine line between safety and danger. This is due to the use of an illegal drug on the streets called Rubrum that allows someone without magical talent to see and use wizarts. During the Sari portion of the story on display in the hands-off preview, part of the mission involved her team of three investigating Wizarts and happening upon a human who had been regularly taking this drug. As a result, he'd hit his limit and, during the encounter, transformed into a monster because of that use.
Part of that balance seems to be between real-world and fantasy elements too, from what I saw. The MEA building in one part of the preview seemed ordinary enough as Sari explored it, but there were also these magical Wizart and wizard elements. Their uniforms also stood out in a way normal governmental employees' would. This doesn't even get into the eventual NEO The World Ends with Youelements that NIS promised. But once someone heads out into the city, Shibuya looks as it would in the real world. While I watched the NIS America employee play and visit a store, familiar products showed up. There was C.C. Lemon, my favorite lemon-flavored soda and Yakuza series staple. BOSS coffee showed up as well.
All of this makes me curious how difficult it will be to maintain these types of balances when I'm playing Reynatis firsthand. It seems like there's a lot to manage here. Especially considering the penalties wizards can face if they get careless.
Reynatis will come to the PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC in North America and Europe on September 27, 2024, and then in Australia on October 4, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, August 28, 2024 8:01 AM
The Famicom Detective Club duology of remakes on Nintendo Switch instantly gripped me, as a fan of visual novels and mystery titles. When Nintendo revealed a third, original title in the series for the Switch, I couldn't be more elated. It turns out Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is narrowly my favorite in the series and possibly the darkest game Nintendo has ever made.
Emio - The Smiling Man involves an immediately compelling mystery about a student who is found dead with a paper bag over his head. On the front, a smiley face is drawn on it. This initial mystery only gets deeper, as it connects to an urban legend and previous murder case. Emio, the titular creepy paper bag-wearing killer, is horrifying in all the right ways from the start.
The infrequent horror scenes focusing on Emio put this title more in line tonally with The Girl Who Stands Behind. However, Emio - The Smiling Man stands on its own as one of the most unique games in Nintendo's history. Its general gameplay will be familiar to existing fans of Famicom Detective Club or point-and-click adventures. Fortunately for newcomers, I did find the puzzle mechanics more straightforward, yet engaging, than ones in the past two titles.
Every scene in Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club boils down to a few key interactions. You think, talk, engage, and examine your way to the next part of the story. Most of the game involves using these key features to learn new details about the case as you question various witnesses and notable figures. Those characters look better than ever, expanding upon the beautifully detailed designs from the remakes with even sharper visuals and some of the most active animations I've seen from a visual novel or adventure game.
While the investigations may sound boring or a bit too simple from a glance, they work like a puzzle. In one instance, you may need to ask about the same topic a few times before you unlock a new question. You might have to examine the environment to learn about a new subject to talk about. Eventually, these portions lead to crucial review sequences near the end of each chapter. They act like tests of your knowledge about certain events.
The gameplay might be linear, but Emio - The Smiling Man makes up for that with a new addition. Ayumi, the main character's sidekick and friend from past games, takes the role of the secondary playable protagonist for a portion of the experience. This perspective shift changes up the usual formula from the past two games in a significant way. You still play as the main character who you can name, but Ayumi has a slightly different investigative style. After all, she is able to question and interact with characters the protagonist is unable to meet. In addition, she has a much more gentle and calm approach. This idea leads to some of the game's more heartwarming and ground-breaking scenes.
Those few lighter moments are a welcome respite, given the heavy content in Emio - The Smiling Man. On its own, it already sounds like a pretty disturbing murder mystery. This is especially apparent when you take into account the original three murders of girls 18 years prior to the start of the game. However, it doesn't stop there.
Without giving too much away, some of the story elements and scenes the plot delved into shocked me. Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is far and away the darkest game I've ever played from Nintendo. It deals with some plot points that even the past two games didn't come close to addressing. There are some story beats, particularly towards the end, that I found difficult to experience.
I appreciate the developer going as far as it did with the Emio - The Smiling Man plot. It can be quite twisted at times, but it is all the more compelling because of this realism. That said, there are some occasional problems with pacing. For one, it overall feels just a tad bit shorter than I would have liked. In addition, it wraps up in a fascinatingly unique way that I can't get into here, but I imagine will be received in a mixed manner. The chapters also feel quite short, especially early on. This leads to a couple of twists, key characters, and plot devices feeling like they needed a bit more time to cook.
Even with the pacing problems, Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is the best entry in the series yet. The puzzle-like investigative gameplay is straightforward, doing just enough to challenge the player without overwhelming or being too obscure. It all complements well with the excellent but a bit unique storytelling. This tale is not for every Switch player, being a bit too dark at times, but it is highly rewarding for those it appeals to.
Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club releases for the Nintendo Switch on August 29, 2024.
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