GamersHeroes Monday, September 9, 2024 2:00 PM Hardened Warhammer fans finally have the ultimate Space Marine experience with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. The post Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Review – On the Cusp of Greatness appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, September 9, 2024 1:50 PM Ahead of its release on October1, the team at Amazon Games has announced the Siege the Day livestream event for Throne and Liberty that will showcase its different PvP elements beginning September 24. The post Throne and Liberty "Siege the Day" Livestream Event Beginning September 24 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, September 9, 2024 1:00 PM Destiny is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with nostalgic in-game armor, physical products, stellar art, and news on Codename: Frontiers. Destiny 2 will adopt a new model moving forward that features two medium-sized expansions and four major annual free content updates. This has been designed to enhance player experience through a new multi-year saga, complete with … The post Bungie Celebrating 10 Years of Destiny appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, September 9, 2024 12:51 PM The latest character trailer for Bandai Namco's BLEACH Rebirth of Souls puts the spotlight on Rangiku Matsumoto. The post BLEACH Rebirth of Souls Rangiku Matsumoto Character Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Monday, September 9, 2024 3:47 PM  World of Warcraft: The War Within has a lot to live up to. The first in a trilogy of expansions Blizzard has dubbed The Worldsoul Saga and the followup to the stellar previous expansion in Dragonflight, it's easy to imagine it crumbling under lofty expectations. Luckily, however, The War Within builds wonderfully on… |
Kotaku Monday, September 9, 2024 3:46 PM  Sony is holding a surprise tech showcase this week to update PS5 players on "innovations in gaming technology," the company revealed today. It didn't mention the PS5 Pro at all, but with rumors swirling around the mid-gen update, it certainly sounds like the kind of thing designed to let Sony show off the capabilities… |
Kotaku Monday, September 9, 2024 3:25 PM  Funko Fusion's latest character reveal is KFC mascot, founder, and actual human being Colonel Sanders (Colonel Harland David Sanders passed away over 40 years ago). And if you eat enough KFC chicken you can get a special version of the late fast food icon in a mech suit. Really. |
Kotaku Monday, September 9, 2024 1:30 PM  Though you'll spend most of your time in Astro Bot clearing original levels set in the game's own universe, each of its galaxies ends with a level based on a beloved PlayStation franchise. One of these is the splendidly sarcastically named Dude Raiding, which provides Astro with Uncharted protagonist Nathan Drake's… |
Kotaku Monday, September 9, 2024 1:25 PM  It's been a confusing and chaotic year for Destiny 2. There have been delays, multiple rounds of cuts at Bungie, and a constantly shifting content roadmap of what we'll be rolled out when. The Final Shape capped off 10 years of storytelling in a way that dazzled diehard players, but now everyone's wondering what will… |
Kotaku Monday, September 9, 2024 1:15 PM  Beetlejuice Beetlejuice had a phenomenal opening weekend at the box office. The latest film from director Tim Burton managed to bring in over $140 million globally, easily beating the total box office earnings for the original Beetlejuice in just three days. |
Kotaku Monday, September 9, 2024 1:05 PM  As a "definitive" edition of the phenomenal 2006 RPG, 2024's Persona 3 Reload was lacking in a few key features like the 2009 PSP port's female protagonist route. Still, perhaps the most egregious omission was the lack of The Answer, the meaty, playable epilogue that was included in the 2007 Persona 3 FES re-release.… |
Kotaku Monday, September 9, 2024 12:40 PM  Some early missions in Star Wars Outlaws require precise and careful sneaking, but the game doesn't always play along. The issues have been frustrating many players, and Ubisoft knows it, and is planning to fix the problem and make it less "unfair." |
Kotaku Monday, September 9, 2024 12:30 PM  You can now become Doctor Doom in Fortnite Chapter 5, Season 4, without buying the battle pass! But it's worth pointing out that becoming Doom will require a little bit of luck and a lot of skill. With that in mind, this guide will detail everything you need to know about becoming Reed Richard's number-one hater, from… |
Kotaku Monday, September 9, 2024 12:22 PM  Folks, I think Capcom is doing the work that most of the industry seems allergic to. Companies like Digital Eclipse are enshrining historical moments of gaming culture with releases like The Making of Karateka, but Capcom appears to be one of the few AAA devs and publishers actively preserving its own legacy for the… |
Kotaku Monday, September 9, 2024 12:10 PM  One of the best things about the flagship Super Mario games—the likes of Galaxy, Galaxy 2, and Odyssey—is the incessant inventiveness. So often they'll feature a level that makes you exclaim, "That could have been the basis for a whole game!" So it is with full understanding of the gravity of the claim I'm making when… |
Kotaku Monday, September 9, 2024 11:40 AM  Nobody expected Bloodborne-related news to drop over the weekend, but that is exactly what happened. Before you get too excited, no, the beloved PS4 soulslike from developer FromSoftware released way back in 2015 isn't getting that long-awaited remaster or PC port. The news is much smaller than that, in fact: The… |
Kotaku Monday, September 9, 2024 11:08 AM  Grand Theft Auto games are beloved for their licensed music radio stations players can listen to as they drive around the games' sprawling open worlds. But one musical artist recently hit back at the makers of the franchise, Rockstar Games, after the studio apparently offered him only $7,500 to include one of his hit… |
Kotaku Monday, September 9, 2024 10:30 AM  Star Wars Outlaws has several mini-games that can give you a break from the brutal outside world and challenging quests. One of the most iconic you'll find is Sabacc, a card game seen throughout the Star Wars franchise, appearing here as the Kessel Sabacc variant. The ultimate goal is to be the last player with chips… |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 5:51 PM  Dungeons and Dragons and Dead by Daylight could be considered an odd mix, with one being a world of elves, goblins, orcs, and high adventure and the other being a grim nightmare of twisted realities, terrifying monsters, and predatory murderers. There's plenty of horror to be found in DnD, however, so it makes sense that undead lich Vecna could make the journey into the fog to find new prey in the Entity's realm. That said, it looks like this killer may have struggled to find a fanbase. Continue reading DBD DnD killer proves less popular than previous two characters MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 4:20 PM  Eve Online is a legendary MMO for many reasons such as its universe, the depth of the options available to you, and how game-changing you and your friends can truly be. It's a staggering game that often breaks free of its servers to bring stories out into the real world of skulduggery, backstabbing, and naked corporate greed. Now, it's time for a tale of war, as the Siege of Zarzakh has begun - and Eve Online players can play their part. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Best single-player MMOs, Space games |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 3:59 PM  FC 25 ratings season is one of my favorite times of the year, I can't lie. Analyzing who's got upgrades and downgrades, earmarking potential starter squad players, and seeing how well new young players have been rated - I love it. However, today's reveal of the best FC 25 players comes with a tinge of sadness, because a 16-year streak has just come to an end for the legendary Lionel Messi. Continue reading FC 25 ratings reveal marks end of a 16-year streak for Lionel Messi MORE FROM PCGAMESN: EA FC 25 release date, All EA FC 25 heroes, EA FC 25 custom tactics codes |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 2:31 PM  This year's Gamescom was comfortably among the busiest in recent memory, with so many great games to play that we couldn't possibly see the lot. Of the many we did go hands-on with, however, there were six that we've not stopped raving about since. So we just had to take the chance to scream from the rooftops once again about our top picks of Gamescom 2024. Continue reading Six great PC games we played at Gamescom 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Metaphor Refantazio release date, Best RPG games, Best JRPGs |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 1:51 PM  There's nothing like the prospect of getting stuck into a colossal RPG. At the start of your journey you'll face a huge amount of possibilities, from creating your character, your class, and determining exactly who you want to be. A good RPG never lets up from there with everything being a decision, making them one of the most intriguing genres to play. If you're a fan then you'll be interested in taking a peek at this new Fanatical bundle, where you can get Fallout 76, Kingdom Come Deliverance, Pathfinder Wrath of the Righteous, and much more for much less. Continue reading Grab Fallout 76 and more for less in this huge Fanatical RPG bundle MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best games like Fallout, Fallout 5 release date, Best Fallout 4 mods |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 1:29 PM  While they were started by Mojang with good intentions, Minecraft mob votes have recently become a cause of frustration and controversy. Sure, letting the community vote for a new addition to the sprawling sandbox game is great, but dangling two other mobs in front of them that would then never see the light of day stung a bit. Now, Mojang has seen the light, because alongside some major changes to how content is released in the future, it is scrapping mob votes for good. Continue reading Minecraft's controversial mob votes are no more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 12:37 PM  While playing football on PC has never been the most demanding task, I expected more from the EA Sports FC 25 system requirements than for them to be a carbon copy of last year's listing. Well, that's not entirely true, the requirements are listed in reverse order and little details such as CPU clock speeds have been removed, so if anything, less effort has gone into preparing this year's requirements. News is steadily tricking ahead of the EA Sports FC 25 release date, but the system requirements aren't typically considered all that exciting. However, the sheer lack of effort that has seemingly gone into the listing could be cause for concern, even if the yearly football franchise hasn't implemented any huge graphical or technical changes this year. Continue reading EA FC 25 system requirements suggest EA doesn't care for PC players MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 12:39 PM  Riot Games is bringing Reckoning: Dawn of Heroes back to Teamfight Tactics. The set revival is returning for a limited time, and it will revitalize old champions and traits from set 5.5 of the auto battler. After the first-ever set revival for Galaxies came earlier in the year, this second version of the game mode will give you the chance to relive some of the most glorious of glory days. Continue reading New TFT revival is bringing back the long-lost Dawn of Heroes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: LoL tier list, Best auto battlers, LoL ranking system explained |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 12:36 PM  While Bungie has already shaken up its formula for seasons once this year with following the launch of The Final Shape, its newly-revealed Destiny 2 roadmap shows it's preparing to rework things once again. For the start of an all-new, multi-year saga, Destiny 2 will switching to two expansions and four seasons per year - and the seasons are going to be free for everyone. Continue reading Destiny 2's new roadmap totally shakes up its expansions and seasons MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 The Final Shape review, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 12:35 PM  What is the best Black Ops 6 DM-10 loadout? It's easy to focus on assault rifles and SMGs when you're trying to level up in Black Ops 6 as these weapons are easy to use, but you could be missing out on a different gun that suits you better. The semi-auto DM-10 marksman rifle in Black Ops 6 certainly won't be for every type of player due to its heavy weight and slow fire rate. That said, if you enjoy blasting enemies away from range in only a couple of clicks, you won't find many Black Ops 6 weapons better than the DM-10. The DM-10 feels like a stronger version of the Tanto .22 loadout, so if you like this SMG, you're bound to love this marksman rifle. Continue reading Best Black Ops 6 DM-10 loadout MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 release date, Best FPS games, Best Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 12:24 PM  Can't forget the glory days of 2014, when you were playing games on your Nvidia GeForce GT 730? No, me neither. It wasn't a card for serious gamers, even when it launched in 2014, but it was a cheap and cheerful GPU that was almost certainly an improvement on integrated graphics. Ten years on, it's back, in purse form. The GeForce GT 730 purse for the "GPU rich" can be yours for the cool, cool cost of $1,024. Yes, that's right. You can now buy a mediocre Nvidia graphics card from a decade ago, slapped into a plastic enclosure with a fan and a chain strap, and use it to carry all of your belongings for roughly the same cost as an RTX 4080 Super, which is still one of the best graphics cards out there. As far as best graphics card-purse combos go, though, there aren't any others right now, so this GT 730 is your only option, as far as we know. Continue reading This terrible Nvidia GPU is now somehow a $1,000 fashion accessory MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 12:39 PM  If you've been eagerly awaiting some Stardew Valley competition, it looks like you're going to need to wait a little longer. The bad news is that the upcoming life sim RPG Mirthwood has been delayed. Your adventures across a medieval fantasy homestead will have to wait. The good news, though, is that Mirthwood still has a demo you can try on Steam in the meantime. Continue reading New Stardew Valley style RPG Mirthwood has just been delayed MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Best RPG games, Best life games |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 12:14 PM  Work is well underway on the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, which looks set to power the next generation of Asus ROG Ally handhelds and many others. It will compete with Intel's Lunar Lake chips and is based on the Strix Point architecture. AMD already powers some of the best handheld gaming PCs, including Valve's Steam Deck and the Asus ROG Ally X, but this new chip looks to improve upon multiple facets of performance including better memory optimization and power management. Continue reading Is this the AMD Ryzen CPU that will power the Steam Deck 2? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 11:57 AM  What is the best Black Ops 6 Tanto .22 loadout? When it comes to picking SMGs, the differentiating factors between weapons in this category are usually down to fire rate and mobility. In the case of the Tanto .22, this is one of the slowest SMGs we've ever used, but when paired with the right attachments, this gun can shred through enemies like nothing else. The Jackal PDW loadout was the go-to SMG in Black Ops 6, but the devs made sure to nerf it before it became the best weapon in the game. Luckily for us, this gives us more options when it comes to picking Black Ops 6 weapons, and the Tanto .22 needs to be on your radar if you're looking for a Jackal alternative. Continue reading Best Black Ops 6 Tanto .22 loadout MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 release date, Best FPS games, Best Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 11:52 AM  Akko is no stranger to producing some of the most fun gaming gear around, but its Capybara computer mouse that we just got to try out for the first time takes peripheral fun to another level. Along with its grey-striped kitty cat companion, and joined by the company's new Hello Kitty Pompompurin gaming keyboard, there has seldom been a cuter combination. While you may be seeing this squee-inducing delight and hoping it's worthy of a place on our best gaming mouse guide, though, this Akko giant rodent is not only not billed as a gaming mouse, but resolutely does not have the performance to qualify as one. Nonetheless, with its AA battery power and wireless connection, it could be a great secondary mouse for travel and general relaxing fun times. Continue reading Our cute meters just exploded with delight at this computer mouse MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 11:25 AM  When it comes to choosing the best CPU cooler, there's a diverse range of options that cater to both casual users and PC gaming enthusiasts. For most home users, the key criteria of a good CPU cooler are that it should keep your CPU cool while remaining quiet, though some users may want all-out cooling performance over noise suppression or need a super low-profile cooler to fit in a tiny PC. Whatever your needs, we've got a CPU cooler for you. The world of gaming PC CPU coolers may seem daunting, but fear not! We've assembled a list of the best CPU coolers from reliable brands like Noctua, Cooler Master, Be quiet!, MSI, and NZXT. We've crafted a dedicated guide just for the best AIO cooler options, and if you're wondering how to overclock your CPU, we can help with that too. When picking a CPU cooler, ask yourself what your budget is, what space your case has, whether you care about making a fancy-looking interior to your case, and how much you care about noise. In general, quality air coolers are the best bet for most systems, as they can be quite cheap while being quiet. However, they can be big, bulky, and difficult to install. Instead, for a cleaner-looking build and an easier installation, all-in-one (AIO) water coolers are your best bet, but they can be a touch noisier and more costly too. Continue reading Best CPU coolers in 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 11:21 AM  As of this moment, it's hard to think of a combination of words that would strike more sadness into the heart of videogame fans than 'GTA 6 delayed.' The most anticipated game in the world right now, above even Elder Scrolls 6, Fallout 5, and the mythical Half-Life 3, Rockstar's next open-world opus, which returns the series to Vice City, is currently slated for 2025. Recently, however, rumor emerged that the Grand Theft Auto 6 launch had been pushed back. Thankfully, according to a new report, which cites confirmation from a number of current Rockstar developers, there is in fact no GTA 6 delay. Continue reading The GTA 6 delay is not real, Rockstar devs reportedly say MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, Best open-world games, GTA 5 cheats |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 11:14 AM  September 9, 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 September 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 11:00 AM  Who are the Starfield companions? It's easy to get lonely in the vast reaches of space, but it wouldn't be a Bethesda RPG without a companion to tag along with you on your adventure. Beyond running through a full list of confirmed companions and crew members, we'll also explain some of the ways you can recruit them and include info on their abilities. You don't have to find a Starfield companion, but there are Starfield traits that offer additional bonuses for having a companion and staying in their good books, as well as being a vital part of your Starfield crew. Companions often provide an alternate point of view during Starfield missions, and they aren't shy about commenting on the decisions you've chosen – so prepare to be judged for any morally questionable actions. It also goes without saying that they're also a prerequisite for a Starfield romance. Here's the scoop on companions in Starfield, along with their character Starfield backgrounds and skills. Continue reading All Starfield companions and how to recruit them MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield mods, Starfield outposts, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 11:39 AM  When is GTA 6 coming out? Given how many years it takes to create open worlds of the same caliber as GTA 5, it's no surprise that Rockstar Games has already spent years developing GTA 6. Rockstar prefers to keep its secrets close to its chest until close to the end of development, but Take-Two has now confirmed when exactly we can expect it to arrive. The Grand Theft Auto 6 release date has certainly been a long time coming. Early gameplay leaks of GTA 6 surfaced online last year, along with lines of source code and development footage for the open-world game. There's been plenty of rumors and speculation surrounding the release date since then, but we finally have confirmation of the GTA 6 launch window, story, and setting. Here's all the latest on the GTA 6 release date, including trailers and news, right here on PCGamesN. Continue reading GTA 6 release date window, trailers, and latest Rockstar Games news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, Best open-world games, GTA 5 cheats |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 10:43 AM  What are the best Space Marine 2 loadouts? Befitting its name, Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 brings a lot of firepower to the party, from flame-hurling Meltas to the punchy Heavy Bolt Rifle, and even a variety of class equipment. This makes creating the best Space Marine 2 builds for PvP and PvE co-op rather complicated. The first step in creating the best Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 loadouts, is deciding on which of the classes is your favorite. There are some slight differences between the PvP and co-op game mode versions, though the former mainly lacks a skill tree to tweak how each class plays. Nevertheless, both are fun additions once you've beaten the Space Marine 2 missions. Continue reading Best Space Marine 2 builds - co-op and PvP loadouts MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Space Marine 2 review, Space Marine 2 system requirements , Best Warhammer 40k games |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 10:25 AM  Now, I could easily spend this entire article describing why Jasper Byrne's Lone Survivor is one of the most underrated games of the last 15 years. Feverish, frightening, and filled with myriad moments of affectionate human drama, it also boasts one of the greatest horror game soundtracks outside of Silent Hill, unsurprising, considering Byrne's similarly superlative work on the music for Hotline Miami. Remember that dizzying, bassy trance track that plays during the high-score screen? That's Jasper Byrne. 12 years ago the independent developer announced a new pixel-art RPG with hints of Demon's and Dark Souls - not long after, Byrne said the game was canceled. But time is a great healer and now, more than a decade later, the project has just been revived. Continue reading After 12 years, amazing horror game dev brings dead RPG back to life MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Best horror games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 10:20 AM  What are the best Cyberpunk 2077 mods? CD Projekt Red released its own REDmod tools for free, allowing everyone to install Cyberpunk 2077 mods through a dedicated client they can download from Steam or GOG. This release comes as we also see Cyberpunk 2077 mods that alter the range of facial features, change your looks in small ways after character creation, and even access stuff we were never meant to see. That last one's important as it adds new functionality to the cyberpunk game. What starts with a shove one day could evolve into giving your character superpowers. Continue reading The best Cyberpunk 2077 mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty review, Best Cyberpunk 2077 mods, Buy Cyberpunk 2077 |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 10:11 AM  September 9, 2024: We checked on the developers for the latest giveaways now that update 5.5 is live, and now have a list of 27 working codes. What are the new Anime Defenders codes? Defending against hordes of enemies encroaching on your base is a heck of a lot easier if you have powerful allies by your side. Luckily, the Small World Games Roblox experience Anime Defenders has plenty of anime-inspired fighters to drive them back and save the day, and you can get more of them by using gems at the summoning shop. Anime Defenders is one of many Roblox experiences with tower defense game mechanics. You can call in help from your favorite anime heroes within those experiences as well, with the help of our Anime Last Stand codes, Tower Defense X codes, and All Star Tower Defense codes, of course. As for Anime Defenders, we've got a bunch of codes to share with you, so be sure to snag the free gems while you can. Continue reading Anime Defenders codes September 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 10:07 AM  What are the best PC games? From triple-A world-beaters like GTA 5 to enchanting indie releases such as Rocket League, these classics are the biggest games across Steam, Epic Games Store, and more. Finding the top PC games is no easy task. There are, you may have noticed, quite a lot of them. From the 50,000-plus Steam games to… all those other platforms you love so much, there has never been more choice available to the discerning PC gamer. From the best RPG games to the most mind-blowing FPS games, here are the best PC games of all time, according to us. There are even some free PC games thrown in there, too. Continue reading The best PC games 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, Elden Ring weapons |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, September 9, 2024 12:37 PM  I recently moved to a suburban neighbourhood where there is lots of relatively "wild" parkland and a few raggedy patches of woodland. I like to walk in the woods around evening time, after a hard day of writing stupid listicles about Call Of Duty. Forests are a critical preoccupation of mine, actually - check this lumpen thinkypiece I wrote about Alan Wake 2 - but they're also spaces for retreat and reflection, where I can shrug off the angst and lose myself in the spectacle of sycamores and silverbirch, arching over the path. Except. Except that sooner or later I start thinking about the roots. |
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Siliconera Monday, September 9, 2024 5:30 PM
Atlus has released a new illustration to celebrate the launch of Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis DLC. The official Persona series Twitter account shared the artwork, which was drawn by Azusa Shimada, the character designer for Persona 3 Reload. The illustration marks the release of the new DLC, which focuses on the character Aigis and adds new story content.
You can view the official announcement post below:
Episode Aigis is part of the Persona 3 Reload Expansion Pass, which includes three DLCs that expand on the game's characters and narrative. The post also includes a link to a video that gives an overview of the upcoming Episode Aigis DLC, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the commemorative illustration. Shimada's design highlights the themes of the DLC, while the video showcases the artist's process and attention to detail.
You can view the YouTube video:
In related news, the Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis DLC will feature a special Persona 5 Challenge Battle, where players will face off against Joker, who uses his Persona Arsene. This was revealed in a trailer during gamescom 2024.
Persona 3 Reload is available on multiple platforms, with the Episode Aigis DLC arriving on September 10, 2024.
The post Persona 3 Reload Episode Aigis Illustration Celebrates DLC appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, September 9, 2024 5:15 PM
The 30th anniversary of the Tales series is just around the corner and Bandai Namco has already started preparations with the Remastered Project. For those who would like to take a walk down memory lane, or are curious about what other Tales games they can play while waiting for new (or remastered) releases, here is a full list of the mothership Tales titles.
Tales of Phantasia
Release Date: December 15, 1995
Platforms: Super Famicom, PlayStation, GBA, PSP, iOS, mobile devices
The first Tales title takes place in Aselia and follows Cless Albane, who seeks revenge after his hometown is destroyed. He learns that the culprits behind the attack wish to revive a powerful sorcerer king, Dhaos. Using the power of time travel, Cless and his friends travel to the past and future in order to defeat Dhaos for good.
Tales of Destiny
Release Date: December 23, 1997
Platforms: PlayStation
The original Tales of Destiny came out on the PlayStation and the remake came out in 2006 for the PS2. It follows Stahn, who accidentally finds a sentient sword that calls itself Dymlos. He, along with other wielders of speaking swords, fight for the Eye of Atamoni, which is a powerful relic from an ancient war.
Tales of Destiny Remake is one of the best titles in the Tales series for its story—which expands on the original and includes a redemption arc for popular character Leon—and fighting style. Hopefully, Bandai Namco has plans for a remaster so that it can officially release the game to the west.
Tales of Eternia
Release Date: November 30, 2000
Platforms: PlayStation, PSP
Tales of Eternia, released in the west as Tales of Destiny 2, has nothing to do with Tales of Destiny. Instead, it follows Reid Hershel and his friends, who live together in the world of Inferia. One day, they come across a mysterious foreign girl named Meredy and through their interactions with her, learn of a different world called Celestia. They journey together to stop an ages-old conflict between the two worlds.
Tales of Eternia feels like the turning point for the Tales series in that it propelled the series into its initial popularity. It was popular enough for an anime adaptation and a MMO, though the anime was pretty bad (in that it had little to do with the game) and the MMO didn't last long. The battle system feels a lot more fluid compared to Phantasia and Destiny, and it holds up to newer 2D Tales games too.
Tales of Destiny 2
Release Date: November 28, 2002
Platforms: PS2, PSP
The actual sequel to Tales of Destiny, Tales of Destiny 2 follows Kyle, who's the son of Stahn and Rutee from the first game. Due to his parents' heroic past, he's also obsessed with becoming a hero. One day, he meets a mysterious girl named Reala and embarks on a journey to become a true hero.
Like the above Tales of Destiny Remake, Tales of Destiny 2 is a fantastic game. It's got a great story, compelling characters, and a difficult battle system that's rewarding to master. The meme himself, Barbatos, is also from this game. Considering how much trouble he can give you, it can be a little hard to laugh at the jokes Bandai Namco make at his expense.
Tales of Symphonia
Release Date: August 29, 2003
Platforms: Nintendo GameCube, PS2, PS3, Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One
Tales of Symphonia was popular in its native Japan, but it's what really put the franchise on the map for the western audience. While the west had gotten Phantasia and Eternia, they weren't exactly selling like hotcakes in the way that Symphonia did. The story follows Lloyd, who joins his friend Colette's pilgrimage to regenerate the world of Sylvarant.
Tales of Rebirth
Release Date: December 16, 2004
Platforms: PS2, PSP
The story of Tales of Rebirth heavily focuses on racism. It takes place in a world where people wield a magical power called Force after King Ladras, in his final moments, uses his power to unleash the potential in people around his kingdom. Veigue lost power of his Force of Ice and froze his childhood friend Claire in a pillar. Even after he manages to free her with the help of new friends Eugene and Mao, soldiers acting on orders from Karegia Kingdom heiress Agarte take her away. His journey to rescue her from the palace morphs into a battle to end racism.
Tales of Legendia
Release Date: August 25, 2005
Platforms: PS2
Tales of Legendia follows the story of Senel and his surrogate little sister Shirley. Shirley is the Merines, a legendary figure among the Ferines, which is a race of people who can live underwater. Because Shirley is the Merines, many different factions want to capture her to use them for their own schemes.
Compared to previous titles (and its successor Abyss), Tales of Legendia looks and plays in a very weird way. This likely has to do with the fact that the developer, Project MelFes, consists of Tales Studio members, along with developers from the Tekken and Soul Calibur series. It's the first Tales game with Go Shiina as the composer and the soundtrack is objectively the game's highest point.
Tales of the Abyss
Release Date: December 15, 2005
Platforms: PS2, Nintendo 3DS
Tales of the Abyss is the eighth mothership title, but it's the commemorative game for the series's 10th anniversary. It follows Luke fon Fabre, a pampered noble and swordsman who ends up outside of his comfy mansion after heroine Tear appears to assassinate her brother, who's also Luke's teacher. The story heavily focuses on Luke's personal development as he seeks the meaning of his birth. There is also an anime adaptation for Abyss, which you can watch on YouTube.
Tales of the Tempest
Release Date: October 26, 2006
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Tales of the Tempest follows Caius Qualls, who is a Leymon (essentially a werewolf). After the church takes his guardian prisoner and kill the parents of his childhood friend Rubia, the two of them set out for the capital. The adventure then turns into one to overthrow the church.
Tales of the Tempest is the first Tales game for a handheld console. However, the reception to the game was very mixed, with some places giving it a very positive score and others giving it a very negative one. Points of criticism included the story's short length, lack of content, unappealing relationship between Caius and Rubia, and more.
Tales of Innocence
Release Date: December 6, 2007
Platforms: Nintendo DS, PS Vita
The story of Tales of Innocence follows avatars, human reincarnations of the divine Devalokans who can still use supernatural powers from their past lives. Ruca, a timid boy, is an avatar of the powerful Asura and he awakens to his powers after rescuing fugitive Illia, a fellow avatar. They meet up with other avatars, who then travel to do something about the wars engulfing their world.
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
Release Date: June 26, 2008
Platforms: Wii, PS3
Though the sequel of Tales of Symphonia, Dawn of the New World introduces a lot of lore and elements that weren't in the original game. It follows Emil, a timid boy who survived a massacre that Lloyd from the first game perpetrated. After meeting with Marta, a girl with Ratatosk's Core on her forehead, the two of them set out on a journey to fix the meteorological problems occurring around the world and escape from Marta's pursuers.
Tales of Vesperia
Release Date: August 7, 2008
Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Windows PC, Xbox One
Tales of Vesperia is a very popular and successful entry in the Tales franchise, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide. It also has a prequel film, though Flynn in particular is so out-of-character it might as well be fanfiction. The story follows Yuri Lowell, a former soldier who's now doing odd jobs around his neighborhood. After meeting a noble named Estelle and fleeing from the capital with her, he forms a guild called Brave Vesperia.
Tales of Hearts
Release Date: December 18, 2008
Platforms: Nintendo DS, PS Vita, iOS
Tales of Hearts follows Kor Meteor (Shing Meteoryte) who meets siblings Kohaku and Hisui Hearts. A monster infects Kohaku and in an attempt to save her, Kor accidentally destroys her Spiria (her heart and emotions). The three of them set off on a journey to restore Kohaku's Spiria.
People don't talk about the CG Movie Edition, but I definitely remember that one. People were comparing the models to the Evil Goddess MOCCOS, an old 2ch meme about the ugly KOS-MOS figure that came with the Xenosaga Episode 2 Premium Box Set.
Tales of Graces
Release Date: December 10, 2009
Platforms: Wii, PS3, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Windows PC
Tales of Graces follows the story of Asbel Lhant, who is the future heir of the Lhant village. As a child, he befriends an amnesiac girl named Sophie and the prince of Windsor, Richard. Witnessing Sophie's death traumatizes him and he runs away from home to become a knight. Seven years later, he reunites with Sophie, setting into motion an adventure that takes him all across the world of Ephinea.
Tales of Xillia
Release Date: September 8, 2011
Platforms: PS3
Tales of Xillia is the first Tales game that combines character designs from Kosuke Fujishima (Phantasia, Symphonia, Abyss) and Mutsumi Inomata (Destiny, Eternia, Rebirth). Like Tales of the Abyss, it's a celebratory mothership title. In Xillia's case, it was for the 15th anniversary. It follows Jude Mathis, a medical student who encounters Milla Maxwell after she breaks into a military research facility in an attempt to destroy a secret weapon. Now that they're on the run from the military, Jude and Milla, along with their companions, journey to help Milla with her mission to save the world.
Tales of Xillia 2
Release Date: November 1, 2012
Platforms: PS3
Tales of Xillia 2, like Dawn of the New World, is a sequel of its predecessor while introducing elements and lore that the original game never really mentioned. It takes place a year after Xillia and follows Ludger Will Kresnik, a guy who just wants to cook. It turns out he's not just a good cook, as he possesses the Chromatus. He and the cast from the first Xillia need to go into parallel worlds—essentially what-if scenarios from the first game—and destroy them to prevent their own world's destruction. He also has to pay off a huge medical debt. Ah, adult life.
Tales of Zestiria
Release Date: January 22, 2015
Platforms: PS3, PS4, Windows PC
Tales of Zestiria was, like Abyss and Xillia, an anniversary title and this time, it was for the 20th anniversary. It draws inspiration from Arthurian legends and it follows the story of Sorey, a young human who can see the mystical spirits Seraphim. He leaves the village of Elysia with his best friend Mikleo and, after forming a pact with the Seraph Lailah, he becomes the Shepherd whose job is to purify the Hellion rampaging throughout Glenwood.
For an anniversary title, Zestiria had its fair share of controversies. Before the game came out, Japanese fans were ticked off about how prominent advertising for Alisha was, yet she was a mere guest party member in the actual game. After it came out, fans seemed split on the story, battle system, and tutorials.
Tales of Berseria
Release Date: August 18, 2016
Platforms: PS3, PS4, Windows PC
Tales of Berseria technically serves as the prequel to Tales of Zestiria. However, you don't have to play Zestiria to understand Berseria. It follows Velvet Crowe, a normal village girl who lost her pregnant sister after a daemon attack. One day, tragedy strikes the village and Velvet comes across her brother-in-law Artorius killing her younger brother Laphicet in a ritual. She transforms into a daemon and Artorius tosses her into jail. Once she wakes, she swears vengeance on the man who used to be her family.
Tales of Arise
Release Date: September 10, 2021
Platforms: PS4, PS5, Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Tales of Arise follows the story of Dahnan slave Alphen, or "Iron Mask," and a Renan girl named Shionne. A curse on Shionne hurts anyone who touches her but since Alphen can't feel pain, he's the only person who can pull a sword from the Master Core she has. Like Rebirth and Eternia, it deals with themes of racism and oppression.
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Siliconera Monday, September 9, 2024 5:00 PM
HoYoVerse has been helping us better understand the personality of Feixiao, the next new Honkai: Star Rail character, via a series of trailers. The latest one shows what happens when she cuts loose and gets drunk, following meeting with Jing Yuan. The official social media account commentary even noted, "From this day forward, all stores on the Luofu will temporarily cease the sale of alcoholic beverages."
The video begins with Feixiao running out of something she's drinking. However, her ear twitches as she hears someone nearby. This is Jing Yuan, who tosses a glass of liquor her way when she approaches. However, she isn't satisfied with one glass and steals the rest of the alcohol. When he attempts to take what remains from her when she's sleeping, she gets so drunk that she doesn't recognize him or what's around her and starts to fight.
Here's the full animated short on YouTube. Only Japanese voice acting is available, but English subtitles are available if you turn on closed captions.
This is the second Honkai: Star Rail trailer to feature both Feixiao and Jing Yuan. The first appeared earlier in September 2024. That was a MiHoYo Anime production that compared what the start of the day looks like for both generals. It was set during the Wardance arc of the story, so the two were both preparing to meet with each other and Huaiyan.
As a reminder, this is the first of two new 5-star characters to debut in Honkai: Star Rail. She's a Hunt character who deals Wind elemental damage. The other is Lingsha, a Fire Abundance unit. While both aren't playable just yet, they did each appear during the first part of the Wardance storyline in 2.4.
Honkai: Star Rail is available on the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the Feixiao banner begins on September 10, 2024. That is also the day the 2.5 update for the game appears.
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Siliconera Monday, September 9, 2024 4:30 PM
Capcom has announced a collaboration event between Dead Rising Deluxe Remastered and the upcoming movie Saw X as part of a limited-time social media campaign. The event will take place from September 9-19, 2024. While the film debuted in the US in September 2023, it launches in Japan on October 18, 2024.
Participants in Japan can enter the event by following both the official Dead Rising and Saw X social media accounts and reposting campaign videos. Winners will have a chance to receive collaboration-themed prizes, such as original tumblers and shopper bags designed after Willamette Parkview Mall from Dead Rising.
Here are how the themed prizes look:
As a reminder, we will see the game soon. Dead Rising Deluxe Remastered is set to release on September 19, 2024. It brings back the zombie action game with enhanced graphics and additional content. Capcom already opened pre-orders for it, as well as announced an array of crossover skins and background music (BGM) included in the Digital Deluxe version. These skins feature characters from titles such as Resident Evil 4, Street Fighter Alpha, and Mega Man Battle Network. BGM tracks tailored to each skin will play while exploring the Willamette Parkview Mall.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is available to pre-order now, and it releases on September 19th on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC via Steam.
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Siliconera Monday, September 9, 2024 4:00 PM
Capcom revealed the lineup of games, events, and merchandise goods that will be available as part of the upcoming TGS 2024. Capcom will offer demos and information on a variety of games at the event venue, and the Capcom online program will start on September 26, 2024 at 7am PT/10am ET.. [Thanks, PR Times!]
The main Capcom game at TGS 2024 will be Monster Hunter Wilds. The game will be playable for the first time worldwide during Tokyo Game Show 2024. 112 game stations will be offered in the Capcom area of the venue, while the PlayStation section will have 40 game stations.
Two demos will be available, a beginner friendly single player story quest where players will face a Chatacabra, and a Doshaguma Elimination Quest that can be played either alone or in multiplayer with other people at the venue. Limited tickets for the demo will be offered by order of arrival. In addition, a MHW shoulder bag will be offered as a novelty gift.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster will also have a playable demo featuring early stages of the game. The novelty item is a set of stickers. Any case from both titles of the Ace Attorney Investigations Collection will be available in a test demo Miles Edgeworth stickers are the novelty items for playing the demo. Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess will have a demo featuring a variety of early stages from the game. A clear file folder will be offered as the novelty item gift.
People will be able to try any of the 7 titles included in the Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection. In addition, people will be able to play in either single player or versus modes. A set of original stickers featuring characters from the Marvel vs Capcom series is the chosen novelty gift. Street Fighter 6 will be available as well, featuring the upcoming DLC character Terry Bogard as playable. The Fighting Grounds mode with single player and competitive modes will be available. A sticker set featuring the DLC characters released so far is the novelty gift.
Capcom also revealed the merchandise items that will be available at the venue. The items are also available for pre-order from the special Capcom TGS 2024 online store.
Tokyo Game Show 2024 will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan between September 26 and September 29, 2024.
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Siliconera Monday, September 9, 2024 3:30 PM
Netflix confirmed the streaming release dates of the anime movies Grave of the FIreflies and The Boy and the Heron. The former will show up first, as it is set to debut on the service on September 16, 2024. People need to wait a month for the new Studio Ghibli film, as it appears worldwide in countries that aren't the US and Japan on October 7, 2024.
Grave of the Fireflies is a classic anime movie set during and after the events of the Pacific War. In it, we witness how the lives of siblings Seita and Setsuko change after an attack on Kobe. It is known for its stark depiction of people's lives during tragic moments. As its a classic film from 1988, it often bounces between streaming services.
Meanwhile, The Boy and the Heron debuted in July 2023 in Japan and is the latest Hayao Miyazaki movie. Like Grave of the Fireflies, it takes place during the Pacific War. A young man named Mahito while dealing with the death of his mother and his father's remarriage to her sister, finds himself caught up in a supernatural adventure involving another world.
The restrictions for the Studio Ghibli movie in the US are due to a prior agreement. If you are in that country, you can catch The Boy and the Heron streaming via other methods. For example, it is on the Max service as of 1:30pm ET on September 9, 2024. Other Studio Ghibli anime movies, such as Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, and Kiki's Delivery Service are also there.
Grave of the FIreflies will be on Netflix on September 16, 2024, and The Boy in the Heron will stream on the service in select regions worldwide on October 7, 2024.
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Siliconera Monday, September 9, 2024 3:00 PM
As a Persona 3 Portable player, I never experienced the FES version and its signature exclusive The Answer content. Fortunately, with the release of Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis - The Answer DLC as part of the expansion pass, I am now able to finally see what it has to offer. Unsurprisingly, Episode Aigis just feels like more of the same base game, for better or worse.
This doesn't sound initially like an issue! Persona 3 Reload is an excellent remake of this beloved JRPG. The problem comes from what Episode Aigis doesn't emulate. This entire DLC is like a brand new Tartarus dungeon to explore, but it might not be exactly what people want.
Editor's Note: There will be some mild spoilers for the end of Persona 3 Reload below.
Without spoiling too much, the Persona 3 Reload Episode Aigis DLC expansion takes place after the events of the base game's storyline. As such, the original hero isn't available as a playable character. Instead, Aigis is the new protagonist. Just when the heroes of SEES think everything is over and are saying their goodbyes, a new dungeon called Abyss of Time and character named Metis appears. Everyone is trapped in the S.E.E.S dormitory and a time loop. Said dungeon has multiple different doors to go through, with unique areas and plenty of floors to explore, but it all ends up feeling pretty familiar.
Everything about this DLC is pretty akin to the dungeon-crawling gameplay of the original plot. Almost nothing substantial is added. As such, if the repetitive nature of Tartarus bothered you, I don't have good news for you here. This is the same old run around, look for the stairs, open up some chests, battle some enemies, and repeat.
Except there's a gaping hole that Episode Aigis has that wasn't in Persona 3 Reload. It has all of the Tartarus-like content from the base game, but none of the other stuff that made the title feel fuller and more alive. No social links being present is unsurprising, but the story is pretty basic and often barebones. Almost all of the character development happened before the events of this expansion, so in many cases there is much to see here.
Persona 3 Reload benefited from the ebb and flow. Spend a couple of hours in Tartarus grinding floors, Personas, and levels. Then spend a few hours hanging with friends, going to class, and doing requests. See major story segments as you do. That brilliant cycle doesn't exist here, and it is what helped this game to not feel as repetitive as it really is.
There is almost nothing to break up the monotony of grinding in Abyss of Time besides the occasional cutscenes. What I will say is there are optional items you can get through locked treasure chests. These are like books or movies, which you can enjoy alongside the other cast members. Unfortunately, these little moments don't amount to much at all in Persona 3 Reload Episode Aigis, which is a shame.
The only real shakeup to the whole system is playing as Aigis for this DLC episode. This provides a unique perspective and allows for a new party member to arrive in the form of Metis. Metis, as a sister android to Aigis, is a bizarre character. I hate to compare her to Labrys in Persona 4 Arena, but it feels like that foil is a much stronger and more fleshed out attempt at giving Aigis a more interesting family member. Metis is just a bit too one-note in her obsession with Aigis, instead of putting her unique story at the forefront as it should've been. Given certain things, this can be understandable.
While I feel like the story took too much of a backseat here, even still, it can be quite enjoyable. Especially if you are an RPG masochist like me and love the grind. Aigis is the wildcard now, so she is able to fuse, visit the Velvet Room, access the Compendium, and all that. In addition, Elizabeth gives optional requests, like finding items or fusing a certain Persona, to provide more of a point to explore the new dungeon. However, like everything else, this lacks the extra meaningful story element that would make it more worthwhile.
There are positive changes to Episode Aigis from what I can tell, though. You have access to all of the major additions in the base game's grind, such as Theurgy and quality-of-life changes. This also means this DLC can be as easy or difficult as you want it to be. You do have difficulty options as well, so you can breeze through or crank it up for the ultimate challenge, which I liked.
Persona 3 Reload Episode Aigis - The Answer DLC is the best way to experience this additional FES storyline. It doesn't quite carry over the same excellent narrative, character moments, or daily life from the base game. What it does do is offer the most straightforward dungeon-grind experience. If you love a challenge, this is the DLC for you. For everyone else, this is a possibly an add-on that is okay to skip.
Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis - The Answer DLC releases for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC as part of the Expansion Pass on September 10, 2024.
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Siliconera Monday, September 9, 2024 2:30 PM
Square Enix shared a new video of Naoki Yoshida and Hironobu Sakaguchi talking about Fantasian Neo Dimension, Sakaguchi's Mistwalker game which Square Enix is publishing and Yoshida is producing with Creative Studio 3. However, in addition to discussing Fantasian, the two also bring up FFXIV.
The brief clip begins by setting the stage with some introductions. Sakaguchi and Yoshida then note how this is the first time Sakaguchi worked with Square Enix in 25 years. He is one of the founders of Final Fantasy and worked on mainline up until FFXI, as well as spin-offs like FFX-2 and Final Fantasy Tactics Advance. From there, Sakaguchi said one of the reasons he "entrusted" Fantasian Neo Dimension to Yoshida is because of the work he's done as director and producer on the MMORPG. They also tease a release date announcement for the console and PC version of the former Apple Arcade exclusive.
Here is the full video, which ends with Sakaguchi stating, "FFXIV is the best."
This is the second time we've seen commentary from Naoki Yoshida and Hironobu Sakaguchi about Fantasian Neo Dimension. Previously, a Famitsu interview with the two appeared. Among other things, they talked about how this version of the game has voice acting due to Yoshida's influence and suggestions.
Fantasian Neo Dimension will come to the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X, and PC in Winter 2024. Fantasian is on Apple devices via Apple Arcade. Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Monday, September 9, 2024 2:00 PM
Nexon announced collaboration event with the Demon Slayer anime will appear in the 2D side-scrolling MMORPG MapleStory on September 19, 2024. New information about the collaboration will appear ahead of the event on a livestream that will be held on September 16, 2024.
The new collaboration will be reportedly the biggest event for MapleStory. The livestream will offer new details, including a glimpse at the new limited collaboration class "Tanjiro," named after the Demon Slayer protagonist. Additionally, Japanese online streamer Clutch_Fi will be featured as a guest during the livestream.
Furthermore, audience participation sections and exclusive giveaways will also appear during the broadcast. The livestream will be available from the MapleStory official YouTube channel. However, it will only be available in Japanese. Therea re 9 Demon Slayer characters featured in the upcoming MapleStory event, and they include Tanjiro and Nezuko Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Kanao Tsuyuri, Giyu Tomioka, Shinobu Kocho, Kyojuro Rengoku, and Tengen Uzui.
As a reminder, MapleStory celebrated its 20th anniversary on December 2023. Nexon offered details about the anniversary celebration events, which included new merchandise, social media campaigns, and a collaboration with the KonoSuba anime series.
MapleStory is readily available for PCs, and the Demon Slayer anime collaboration will appear on September 19, 2024.
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Siliconera Monday, September 9, 2024 1:30 PM
Square Enix will run a Final Fantasy Record Keeper 10th Anniversary Cafe in Japan. The company will temporarily offer menu and merchandise based on the mobile game and its characters at Artnia starting in late September 2024, then running until early November 2024.
The merchandise lineup will feature Tetsuya Nomura's illustrations and pixel sprites of all mainline series protagonists from the first game in the series up until Final Fantasy XVI. Prices will range from 594 yen (~$4.15) for a random character's acrylic badge to 3,850 yen (~$26.95) for a tote bag decorated with pixel sprites of all key characters. Visitors can also receive a bonus coaster mat for every 3,000 yen spent on either the cafe menu or store merchandise.
Most of the menu will be available for the whole event duration, but Square Enix will change a few of them in the middle. The Chaos Afternoon Tea set that depicts Chaos and Golbez's dessert servings will only be available until October 16, 2024. Square Enix will afterward replace it with the Record Keeper Afternoon Tea set for the remainder of the event.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper appeared first in Japan in September 2014. While Square Enix also launched a global version of the mobile game in March 2015, it closed the latter in September 2022. The original Japanese release remained intact as it reached its tenth anniversary in September 2024.
The Final Fantasy Record Keeper 10th Anniversary Cafe will be available at Artnia Square Enix in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, from September 21, 2024, until November 12, 2024.
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Siliconera Monday, September 9, 2024 1:00 PM
Shift Up CEO and Stellar Blade Director Kim Hyung-Tae took to social media to share the very first piece of concept art he drew for Eve. The official social media account for the company also shared it online.
Here's the first Kim Hyung-Tae Eve design for Stellar Blade. Her name remained the same, even at this point of development, and appeared in a logo drawn there and on the character's outfit. She also still had the same long hair kept up in a ponytail as her standard design does in the full game.
To compare, here is how Eve looks in the game now.
This comes ahead of more updates for the game. Shift Up promised a Photo Mode for Stellar Blade. A delay kept that from appearing in Summer 2024 as planned. It is expected in a future update, due to not making it into July 2024 one alongside new outfits.
We could soon end up seeing another design for Eve, as there have been hints that the Stellar Blade heroine will show up in another game. Astro Bot debuted in September 2024, and the director confirmed that there will be more VIP Bots making cameo appearances in it in the future. Due to information in the end credits of the title, it is possible she could show up there.
Stellar Blade is available for the PS5.
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Siliconera Monday, September 9, 2024 12:30 PM
The classic Yu-Gi-Oh games on Nintendo's Game Boy handheld consoles that featured the likes of Yugi and Seto Kaiba will be playable again on the Nintendo Switch and PCs. Konami will include the titles into the Yu-Gi-Oh Early Days Collection and release it not only in Japan, but also in North America and Europe.
When Konami first revealed the compilation in February 2024, it announced that the 2000 Game Boy Color title Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelists and the 2001 Game Boy Advance entry Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 6: Expert 2 would be part of the compilation. The company has since announced that the compilation will have more than ten classic titles. It also newly added the following titles to the list:
Konami will also bring physical releases of the compilation's Nintendo Switch version both in Japan and the West. Each package will also contain a random bonus card. While the company has yet to reveal the card in the Japanese releases, it has confirmed that the North American and European releases of the physical compilation will come with one of the following two art versions of the spell card Harpie's Feather Duster.
Yu-Gi-Oh Early Days Collection will be available on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Konami will announce the compilation's release date at a later time.
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Siliconera Monday, September 9, 2024 12:00 PM
It's a Monday, which means it is time for a new Bleach fighterreveal. Bandai Namco shares a new trailer for the new game each week lately. This time, we get to see gameplay footage of Rangiku Matsumoto facing Gin Ichimaru in Bleach Rebirth of Souls.
Rangiku is a Gotei 13 lieutenant, like Renji Aburai and Rukia Kuchiki. Her Zanpakuto is Haineko, which has cat motifs, and grants her the ability to summon ash to attack. Her trailer begins with her Hado 31: Shakkaho Signature Move. It's one that can be chained into a follow-up attack if it hits. From there, her Spiritual Pressure moves show up. One is the You're Too Slow counter that also includes the Shakkaho. The other is Hado 33: Sokatsui. That is designed to be a short-range attack. For her Awakening, she unleashes her Bankai and ash appears on the battlefield.
Here is the full Rangiku Matsumoto Bleach Rebirth of Souls trailer.
What's interesting is that Rangiku appears after one person she's closely tied to in the series, but before another one. The last person revealed for the game was Gin Ichimaru at the very start of September 2024. He has a history with her. However, the 10th Division captain Toshiro Hitsugaya hasn't been confirmed or revealed yet.
Here's the full list of all the revealed Bleach Rebirth of Souls characters who appeared ahead of Rangiku Matsumoto.
Bleach Rebirth of Souls is in development for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The Bleach anime, including Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. Part 3 of Thousand-Year Blood War begins airing on October 5, 2024. Viz Media handles the manga.
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Siliconera Monday, September 9, 2024 11:30 AM
On September 8, 2024, Hololive English Myth Vtuber Gawr Gura revealed a new 2.0 model. It is based on her original debut design, which included her classic shark hoodie, and includes various updates and changes to better suit her design.
First, you can catch the reveal of the 2.0 Gawr Gura model at the 34 minute mark of the Hololive Vtuber's YouTube stream below. Her tail has more embellishment and has an additional shine to it. The pockets on her hoodie also look fuller. Her eyes also look different and more detailed, compared to her past model. The overview also showed that her trident looks more intricate following the update, as does her mascot Bloop. After a general showcase of it, she also included zoomed in on her face to show the expressions possible with the model.
This comes after her 3D model debut back in 2023. It is unknown if that will also get an update based on her new 2.0 look.
Gawr Gura has been quite active lately, as have all of the Hololive English Vtubers. The branch finished the first chapter of a series of unique Minecraft RP streams known as "ENigmatic Recollection." In it, all the performers are amnesiacs who are brought to the kingdom of Libestal to act as heroes to fight Stains. As the story and quests go on, their memories can be restored. Gura was a part of the Scarlet Wand guild during the first chapter alongside Cecilia Immergreen, Ceres Fauna, Nerissa Ravencroft, and Shiori Novella.
Gawr Gura debuted as part of Hololive English Myth alongside Calliope Mori, Kiara Takanashi, Amelia Watson, and Ninomae Ina'nis in September 2020. There's no upcoming stream on her schedule just yet. Due to her additional activities, such as being part of the Dodgers' Hololive night, her streams aren't always as regular as other performers with the company.
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Siliconera Monday, September 9, 2024 11:00 AM
Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection is a great collection of some fantastic, over-the-top, and fast fighting games. By simply putting all of these games in one place with an affordable price tag it was already going to be a worthwhile purchase for me, but with its wonderful additional content, it makes buying this collection a no-brainer.
This collection puts together seven different Marvel fighting games, capturing X-Men: Children of the Atom, Marvel Super Heroes, X-Men vs Street Fighter, Marvel Super Heroes vs Street Fighter, Marvel vs Capcom, and Marvel vs Capcom 2. Plus there is The Punisher beat 'em up, which is an odd addition. But hey, why not? If you just want to bash heads to burn off steam by punching thugs after Cyber Akuma has stomped you flat for a few hours, it's a nice thing to have. Having all of these games in a single package is fantastic for those who don't want to have to hit the lottery to buy copies of them all. As well, having online without having to jump through certain hoops is really nice as well. Being able to launch all of these from one game is just really nice in and of itself.
There's some fun extras to further entice you to pick up the Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection. The game features a museum for each of the titles that contains old pamphlets, marquees, comic ads, design documents, rough stage/move/character drawings, and other fun oddities from the game's past. While most of it is in Japanese, it was neat to look back on how a lot of the moves and stages came together as the games were created. The museum also lets you play through each game's soundtrack as well, which is a fun addition if you just want to enjoy the tunes without having to avoid Wolverine's Berserker Barrage.
The marquees in the museum are especially important, as you're going to need to take some time to introduce yourself to each game's unique mechanics and tools. If you want to learn about what the Infinity Gems do in Marvel Super Heroes or what the various assist types do in Marvel vs Capcom 2, you're going to want to check out your move list or the game's specific marquee. There's not a ton of wild mechanics, but it's enough that you'll want to take a bit of time in the basic move lists to see what you'll be running into in each game. A part of me wishes that each game had a little introduction to its mechanics (maybe just some still images) for new players to know what to expect, but what's in place is functional.
With Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection, Capcom does offer new players (or Street Fighter 6 players who use Modern controls) the ability to perform easy special moves and supers. On Switch, hitting the L button plus a direction allows you to do a special move. Hitting ZL allows you to do your Hyper Combos and Supers (sometimes with a direction involved if you have multiple buttons). This allows you to do pretty much any special move with ease. What's unexpected is that there doesn't appear to be any change in damage to the moves if you use the regular directional input versus the one-button method. I thought this might be pretty controversial, but it is locked out for Ranked play online (but can be turned on or off for Casual Matches or Custom Rooms). It's a shame this couldn't be worked into something resembling Modern controls in Street Fighter 6, but given the catastrophic possibilities it would add to balancing the moves in these older games, I understand why it was done this way.
For those who want to get their execution down for Ranked play, the games all have their own practice modes complete with hit/hurtboxes, on-screen inputs, attack data, and some dummy behavior you can set up (including recordings). It's wild to me that I can go in and set up a training dummy doing specific moves in games that are this old, but it's a really solid training mode that is a welcome feature. Far better than what I used to do when I set it to two player mode and then just beat up on the second player. Holding up with your toe on the second controller to make them jump was always a pain.
And once you get your moves down, whether through practice or just fiddling with the one-button specials, you'll be able to hop in and have a great time with all of the fighters in the Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection. These are games I used to have a blast playing just by mashing buttons because they were fast and looked great. Each have their own visual quirks, but overall they are filled with big, detailed characters with flashy moves that are fun to see in action. I love them all in their own ways, so it's fun to just bounce around them and enjoy how they look and feel. Considering you can queue for multiple games in the Online mode at the same time, you can also just see what games you get tossed into and enjoy.
If I had one gripe, it's that the collection features a single quick save across all of its titles instead of having a save for each game. So, if you're being menaced at high levels near the end of Arcade mode in more than one of the titles at once (or if you have a save in The Punisher), trying to save any other game overwrites it. It's mildly annoying to be stuck having to finish one game before moving to another, but again, only a minor issue.
As for The Punisher game, it's such an odd addition, but as far as a beat 'em up goes, it's good fun. Making use of guns periodically adds some good variety to punching thugs, and the enemy variety is fairly decent, digging into the character's odd array of villains and some other weird Marvel bad guys. If you get kicked around by the enemies too much, you can even do a little rewind of the action by holding L and try again. Overall, it feels super out of place in this game, but as a little free addition that can be entertaining, I really can't complain.
Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection is just a highly impressive collection of some of the most over-the-top and fun fighting games that have ever been made. By creating easier controls, it allows all of those button-mashing newcomers (like I once was) to hop in and have a great time. With its new practice mode, it allows those of us trying to get serious a means of practicing so we don't get annihilated by the stone cold killers who've been playing the game for decades. It's just a celebration of some of the greatest titles in the genre.
Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics will be available on Sept 12, 2024 on PS4, the Nintendo Switch, and PC. It will be made available on the Xbox Series X in 2025.
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