GamersHeroes Friday, September 27, 2024 9:37 AM Announced earlier this week, see some of the swashbuckling combat gameplay of Ryu ga Gotoku Studio and SEGA's Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii with the latest trailer for the title. The post Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Combat Gameplay Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Friday, September 27, 2024 9:48 AM  On September 25, BioWare revealed the choices that will carry over from previous Dragon Age RPGs in the upcoming fourth game, Dragon Age: The Veilguard. For the past decade and a half, the studio has largely positioned itself as, above all, a maker of games in which choices matter, and that's extended across multiple… |
PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 9:56 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 Friday, September 27, 2024 9:51 AM  When is the Genshin Impact 5.1 release date? While we're still exploring the new Natlan region, it's not long to go until the next update drops introducing new characters and events, here's what to expect. If you're already looking forward to the next Genshin Impact banner and want to know how the characters fit onto our Genshin Impact tier list, we have the latest on the 5.1 update, including the now officially announced five-star Geo character, Xilonen, and an event with a chance to get a free Candace. Here's what we know about the Genshin Impact 5.1 release date. Continue reading Genshin Impact 5.1 release date, characters, and events MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 9:40 AM  It's been a big year for surprise hits - Black Myth Wukong, Satisfactory, Once Human, and Palworld number just some of the biggest games on Steam in 2024. One such delight is Manor Lords, the medieval city builder and strategy game from Polish developer Slavic Magic and indie publisher Hooded Horse. Making a big splash at launch, it's continued to grow, and has just passed another huge sales milestone. To celebrate that, a new Manor Lords update is here packed with fresh features, quality-of-life improvements, an engine upgrade, and sausages. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Manor Lords early access review, Best strategy games, Manor Lords system requirements |
PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 9:05 AM  A great Lenovo Legion Go deal has just gone live at Best Buy and will save you $100 on one of the leading gaming handhelds as we prepare for more news on a possible successor or alternative model. The Lenovo Legion Go is still one of the best handheld gaming PCs, even if it doesn't quite dethrone the Steam Deck as the top pick. Its much larger display and detachable controllers, however, make for an interesting alternative, provided you don't mind using Windows as an operating system. Continue reading Save $100 on the Lenovo Legion Go amid rumors of a successor MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 9:51 AM  When is the Civilization 7 release date? For over 30 years, the Civilization series has captivated PC gamers with its intricate strategy, forcing players to think about more than just conquering their neighbors. Sometimes, the best victory is by being diplomatically savvy while secretly building massive cultural wonders and hoping nobody notices - especially the nuke-hungry Gandhi. We had early confirmation from Firaxis that Civilization 7 was officially in development back in early 2023, but we didn't get word of an official Civilization 7 release date until Gamescom this year. It's been a long road of anticipation for Civ 7 fans, but there's no doubt the strategy game series is worth the wait, and we've got all the latest news and gameplay details following its announcement. Continue reading Civilization 7 release date, trailers, gameplay, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Civilization 7 release date, Best strategy games, Civ 7 wishlist |
PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 9:56 AM  Who are the EA FC 25 Icons? EA has been busy adding to the star-studded list of soccer royalty that you'll be praying to pull in Ultimate Team this year. Featuring phenoms of the men's and women's sides of the beautiful game, there are some immaculate ballers to be acquired this season. As the EA FC 25 release date approaches, EA has revealed the eight new Icons that have cemented their spot in the sports game, following last year's impressive list of inductees which featured the likes of Bobby Charlton and Mia Hamm. To find out who the EA FC 25 Icons are and how they've made their mark, read on. Continue reading EA FC 25 Icons list MORE FROM PCGAMESN: EA FC 25 release date, All EA FC 25 heroes, EA FC 25 custom tactics codes |
PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 9:01 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 Friday, September 27, 2024 8:29 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 5.1 update and beyond MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 8:27 AM  What are the best strategy games on PC? Turn-based or real-time, grand strategy or tactical RPGs, there are many sub-genres within the strategy game umbrella. For example, in one game, you can command an entire fleet in space, while in another, you bark orders to soldiers fighting on a battlefield as magic flies through the air. There are so many different strategy games out there, and we've got separate lists for the best turn-based strategy games and the best 4x games specifically, so we're keeping this list as broad as possible - similar to our roster of the best building games. Join us as we explore a curated collection of the genre's greatest hits, from newcomers to classics, giving you autonomy over your actions - and their consequences. Continue reading Best strategy games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Crusader Kings 3 DLC guide, Best Crusader Kings 3 mods, Crusader Kings 3 review |
PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 8:27 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 Friday, September 27, 2024 8:23 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 Friday, September 27, 2024 8:21 AM  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 September 2024 and how to redeem codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 7:53 AM  Another day, another roguelike early access launch. However, this one stands out to me. Not only does Realm of Ink look gorgeous, but it is clearly influenced by Hades. Since I wasn't able to put Hades 2 down when it launched earlier this year, today's early access launch of Realm of Ink is exciting. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelikes, Best indie games, Upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 7:43 AM  What are the best new PC games in 2024? Perhaps you've just been paid, your bank account is filled with virtual dosh, or you simply want to get caught up with the latest PC games because they're, well, new and shiny. As much as we love firing up our old favorites, there are loads of new PC games that deserve some attention, too. To keep you in the know, we've got the definitive list of the best PC games that have been released recently, from big-budget RPG games to indie strategy games. Whatever you're into, stay up to date with all the latest and greatest releases right here on PCGamesN. Continue reading The best new PC games 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Palworld bosses, Palworld map, Palworld settings |
PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 7:25 AM  The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 specs have just leaked, according to the latest word in the rumor mill, along with the RTX 5080 specs too. If these leaks are genuine, the new flagship Nvidia gaming GPU looks like a seriously powerful monster, but the RTX 5080 looks comparatively weak. Not that this should worry Nvidia. With AMD expected to only be focusing on the mid-range GPU market when it launches its RDNA 4 architecture, Nvidia should end up having the flagship best graphics card market all to itself. Nvidia also hopefully learned a lesson with the launch of the GeForce RTX 4080 back in 2022, which is that you can't actually charge whatever you want for a graphics card if the value is terrible – people will just choose not to buy it. Nvidia later addressed this mistake with the cheaper and more powerful RTX 4080 Super earlier this year. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 7:26 AM  New extraction shooters are releasing thick and fast, and Sharkmob's Exoborne is creeping closer to launch. Before then, a closed beta test will soon kick off on PC, with signups now open to take it for a spin before just about anyone else. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Upcoming PC games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 7:10 AM  New Deadlock patch notes have arrived, and the big news is the arrival of wind-based hero Mirage. The third new hero to roll out in the Valve MOBA, and the first since it became widely available to all, Mirage boasts incredible map presence and can work as a heavy damage dealer or a valuable support. Beyond that, the new update also includes global quickcast support, a custom match option, and a particularly amusing way to handle and report cheaters. Continue reading Deadlock update adds Mirage and lets you turn cheaters into frogs MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Deadlock release date , Deadlock beta, Deadlock characters |
PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 8:57 AM  When is the Towerborne release date? This colorful co-op beat 'em up is the latest venture by Stoic, the indie developer best known for 2014's The Banner Saga. However, Towerborne is shaping up to be quite a bit different from the turn-based strategy that came before it. Instead, Towerborne takes elements of action RPGs and platform games to create a side-scrolling adventure in an original fantasy world. It takes place in the City of Numbers, where monsters lurk outside of the safety of The Belfry. You take on the role of Ace, a hero born from the spirit realm imbued with the power to cleanse the land. If this sounds right up your alley, we're here to get you up to speed with the Towerborne release date, early access, and gameplay. Continue reading Towerborne release date, trailers, gameplay, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best action-adventure games, The best co-op games |
PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 6:44 AM  What are the best Slay the Spire mods? Whether you've exhausted the game and are looking for extra content, or just want to make some small changes to an otherwise perfect experience, the best Slay the Spire mods can fit the bill. The roguelike card game has official Steam Workshop mod support and a fantastic community, meaning there are tons of mods available to easily integrate into the indie game. These mods range from making the map easier to read to huge expansions featuring brand-new characters. There are hundreds to choose from on Steam, but we've picked out the very best mods in Slay the Spire just for you. Continue reading The best Slay the Spire mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Slay the Spire review, Best card games , Slay the Spire mods |
PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 6:24 AM  Which games are coming out in 2024? If you're anything like us, your time is already stretched trying to play all the great games out right now, and the year isn't slowing down any time soon. Hope and anticipation, agony and elation - the endless cycle of emotions we go through during the annual PC release schedule. Year in, year out, videogames are produced in such varying degrees of quality that not a single one of them is destined for certain success. Some of the best PC games of all time release alongside utter disasters, series are born while others dwindle, and occasionally a game lives up to our expectations. Below you'll find all the upcoming PC games to keep on your radar, and it's wildly varied. There are racing games, story games, city builders, and more, plus all of their expected release dates. Continue reading Upcoming PC games 2024 and beyond MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 release date, Best FPS games, Best Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 6:15 AM  When was the EA FC 25 release date? Now heading into the second year of the EA FC era, the legendary soccer game series is going to have to continue building on the foundations to remain the top dog. After all, with games like UFL and FIFA's new enterprise set to challenge its premiership, EA may have solid competition on the pitch. While EA FC 24 did introduce its Hypermotion motion capture tech and a shinier iteration of the Frostbite Engine, these iterative upgrades to one of the best soccer games were expected. While EA seldom rocks the boat when it comes to major changes year to year, EA FC 25 has got a few new tricks up its sleeve - a subtle evolution for the multiplayer game. Here's everything you need to know about EA FC 25, including its original release date, trailers, and gameplay changes. Continue reading EA FC 25 release date, gameplay, trailers, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: EA FC 25 release date, All EA FC 25 heroes, EA FC 25 custom tactics codes |
PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 6:04 AM  What are the best Cities Skylines mods? Colossal Order's city builder is a prospective civil engineer's dream come true. It's been a staple of the genre for many years, and the modding community has flourished in that time. Today, thousands of Cities Skylines mods are available on the game's Steam Workshop page, making it understandably daunting to find the best ones. Luckily, you have us. We've handpicked a suite of the best Cities Skylines mods that are guaranteed to breathe new life into the building game. Whether you're a casual builder or a hardcore city planner, you're sure to find something to tickle your fancy, so without further ado, here are the best mods for Cities Skylines. Continue reading The 22 best Cities Skylines mods and maps MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cities Skylines mods, Cities Skylines 2 release date, The best city-building games |
PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 6:28 AM  September 27, 2024: We added two new Reverse 1999 codes and removed six expired codes. What are the new Reverse 1999 codes? If you're making a start in Bluepoch's strategic RPG, you're probably burning through essential resources at a worrying rate. It's tough going in the early game while you're still finding your feet, so we've compiled all the active Reverse 1999 codes you could need for free clear drops, dust, and much more. Reverse 1999 is another anime gacha game available on mobile and PC, joining the likes of Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail in the competitive genre. If you're torn between playing them all, we've got Genshin Impact codes and Zenless Zone Zero codes, too, but this guide has all the latest Reverse 1999 codes for your alt-history 20th-century Timekeeper needs. Codes aren't enough to get you through those tricky battles, so be sure to check out our Reverse 1999 tier list featuring the best characters. Continue reading Reverse 1999 codes September 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Reverse 1999 codes, Reverse 1999 tier list, Best anime games |
PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 5:57 AM  Who are the EA FC 25 Heroes? As is tradition, EA has once again put on a delectable spread of soccer greats that you'll be able to snag in Ultimate Team. This year, Heroes have two forms: an Origin form that serves as their base card, and an upgraded Prime form to signify their world-bending prowess on the pitch at the height of their powers. Considering last year's soccer game had the likes of Alex Scott and Tomáš Rosický among its Heroes ranks, it looks like EA FC 25 has once again pulled out all the stops. As you'll see from the Heroes showcased, we've not been disappointed. Continue reading EA FC 25 Heroes list MORE FROM PCGAMESN: EA FC 25 release date, All EA FC 25 heroes, EA FC 25 custom tactics codes |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 27, 2024 7:19 AM  Two monitor-themed Should You Bother Withs in a row? Normally my desire for editorial heterogeneity wouldn't allow it, but while ultrawide screens have been around for donkeys' years, 2024 seems to be welcoming a genuinely new take on gaming displays: the dual-mode monitor. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 27, 2024 6:43 AM  Alice Bee (RPS in peace) wrote about platformer System Purge a while back, saying it starred a witch with a nice hop. So I tried out the demo for its sequel, System Purge: Hollow Point, and can confirm that the witch still has a nice hop. I'm thankful for this, because if the witch did not have a nice hop, the game would be maddening in a bad way. Don't get me wrong, it's still maddening. Just in a good way. The hop is good. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 27, 2024 6:33 AM  In the grim darkness of the far future you will no longer get quite so violently annoyed with your Spiced Margerine battle-bros Chairon and Gadriel, because they will actually finish off flickering, near-dead Tyranids rather than waiting for you to clean up. Sometimes when I'm playing Space Marine 2's campaign, I feel like I'm trying to direct untrained child actors from the orchestra pit. No, don't look at me, Gadriel - look at the Tyranid. He can only act concussed for so long. Hit him with your chainsword now, there's a dear. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 27, 2024 6:13 AM  Valve instituted a fairytale punishment for cheaters in its unreleased laney shooter Deadlock yesterday. Cheaters will now be turned into frogs, provided the other players in the match vote for it. A Counter-Strike 2 modder proved the effect in a post on Xitter after the change was mentioned in some out-of-the-way patch notes by a Valve developer. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 27, 2024 5:16 AM  A new shooter set in the StarCraft universe is in the works at Blizzard, according to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier's book Play Nice, via Eurogamer. The project is headed up by Dan Hay, who worked various leading roles on Ubisoft's Far Cry series, and also a 1999 CGI film starring Jim Belushi named "The Nuttiest Nutcracker". The real-time strategy spinoff was also mentioned during an IGN podcast that aired yesterday. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 27, 2024 5:01 AM  What exact percentage of unacknowledged irony is it when a digital game wants to sing the praises of paper-based art in the context of a story about fighting off a "blight" of digital creatures? If you were serious about that moral, Hirogami, you'd actually be printed on hammered-down treemulch. I decry thee, pretender! You're one of the very electronic critters you want me to battle. On the other hand, you do let me transform into an origami armadillo which can roll around like a pinball. Here's the announcement trailer. |
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Siliconera Friday, September 27, 2024 9:45 AM
Koei Tecmo has revealed a new game related to Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation at Tokyo Game Show 2024. The game's full title is Venus Vacation Prism - Dead or Alive Xtreme, and it will appear on PCs and PlayStation consoles in early 2025.
Venus Vacation Prism will be a romance adventure game featuring several heroines from DOAXVV. While the original game primarily features the Venus Festival competition, Prism will let the player actually date the heroines. Koei Tecmo will also employ new graphics and lighting features to further improve the characters' appearances.
In addition, Prism will have a photo mode where the player can specify the heroine's attire and pose, as well as the location for the photo shoot. The player will also be able to enter photo mode in the middle of conversation scenes.
Koei Tecmo will feature six heroines in this new game. It also confirmed Misaki as the first character. The company will gradually reveal the remaining five heroines on the series' official Japanese X account starting from Monday, October 7, 2024. All characters in this title will have their lines fully voiced in Japanese.
The standalone teaser trailer for the game is also available to view on Koei Tecmo's Japanese YouTube channel:
Venus Vacation Prism - Dead or Alive Xtreme will be available for PlayStation 5 and 4, as well as PCs via Steam and DMM Games in early 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, September 27, 2024 9:30 AM
Capcom and Takara Tomy revealed Rathalos Prime as a new crossover toy between Monster Hunter and Transformers at the TGS 2024 Capcom Online Program. The companies have also opened pre-orders for the new action figure the following day.
Just like most other Transformers toys, this Rathalos Prime action figure will feature two forms. The owner will be able to have the figure either assume its Rathalos wyvern form or transform into a new robot form inspired by Optimus Prime. Takara Tomy will design the wyvern form to look as close as possible to the original Rathalos.
The transformable figure will be available with an MSRP of 7,150 yen (~$50). However, people can also place orders for the product on AmiAmi, which supports worldwide shipping with a discounted price of 5,720 yen (~$33). While the official announcement mentioned a Summer 2025 release window, retailers have placed late July 2025 as a more elaborate timeframe.
This figure will appear as part of Takara Tomy's new crossover-focused toy brand Synergenex. The company had earlier opened pre-orders for Spider Zoids, which consists of a set of crossover action figures between The Amazing Spider-Man and Zoids.
The Monster Hunter - Transformers crossover action figure of Rathalos Prime will be available in late July 2025.
The post Monster Hunter Transformers Crossover Toy Is Rathalos Prime appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, September 27, 2024 9:00 AM
Later this year, we'll get to explore alongside the Fairy Tale characters to go through the end of the anime and manga's story a new game called, appropriately enough Fairy Tail 2. To help prepared for what's to come in the sequel to the original title, Siliconera spoke with Producer Hiroshi Kataoka about the game. While we still need to wait to learn more about Fairy Tail 2 DLC, the initial insights help us get a better idea of what to expect come December 2024.
Jenni Lada: When did development on Fairy Tail 2 begin, and did was decision to develop it influenced by the anime production decision of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest?
Hiroshi Kataoka: We received many requests for a sequel along with feedback on the first game, and thanks to all the players it continued to sell well over a long period of time, so we consulted with Kodansha (the IP holder) about making a game about the final chapter of the main series, which we were not able to depict in the previous title. It turns out that the anime adaptation of the 100 Years Quest, which is the sequel to the original work, was being planned including when it would air, so we decided to bring this game to the fans when interest in the IP is rekindled and at everyone is excited for it.
Which Fairy Tail arcs are represented in and most influential for Fairy Tail 2?
Kataoka: This title focuses on the final Alvarez Empire arc, and the story has been adjusted for a video game adaptation. In order to make the Alvarez Empire arc work as a game, we
determined that it would be "Fairy Tail vs. the Alvarez Empire" and aimed to make the combat team battles as much as possible, so we have adjusted the original series' story under the supervision of the series' creator [Hiro] Mashima-sensei in order to make it work.
What kind of input did Hiro Mashima have on the game and Fairy Tail 2 character designs?
Kataoka: Primarily if things were a fit for the Fairy Tail world, and his thoughts on ways to further please the fans. That means that he checks everything from the design of the characters and the adjustment of the story to make it work as a game, to the original story added just for this title and each game element and various resources including game text. All of these aspects have been supervised by Mashima-sensei.
Which pieces of fan feedback from the original Fairy Tail game affected the sequel?
Kataoka: We were fortunate to receive a lot of feedback and comments. After the release of the previous title, we received many requests for a sequel along with feedback on the game. Many were happy with having a game adaptation and they enjoyed the game, but they also wanted to see the final chapter adapted into a game, in particular having more focus on the characters, so we referenced these as we made this game.
How do you address character growth and development from the first game in FAIRY TAIL 2? Will we see all skills returning?
Kataoka: Skills have been reorganized to match the real-time and action elements and while some are returning, there are some brand new skills. Also, in battles, the central Fairy Rank system is designed to strengthen you as you attack, so it matches how battles develop and progress in the Fairy Tail series. When fans play this, they will see a very good representation of something unique to the Fairy Tail IP.
What does the roster of playable characters look like for Fairy Tail 2? We've already seen Natsu, Lucy, Gray, Ezra, and Wendy, for example. Will every character from the first Fairy Tail game return?
Kataoka: Right now, all I can say is that we'd like everyone to wait for upcoming news on which characters will be on the roster. But we have assembled it with "Fairy Tail vs. the Alvarez
Empire" as its base.
Additional characters like Levy and Lyon were included as DLC for the first Fairy Tail. Will they be included in the Fairy Tail 2 base game or would people like them be relegated to add-ons again?
Kataoka: Similarly, any information on DLC will be announced at a later date.
The original Fairy Tail game had cosmetic, character, and dungeon DLC. How well did those perform, in terms of sales? Which ones were most popular?
Kataoka: I will refrain answering the specific details of the popularity of the DLC, but fortunately each of the DLC released for the previous game has been well received.
Will we see a similar DLC approach in Fairy Tail 2 as in the original game?
Kataoka: To start, we have announced the details of our Digital Deluxe edition, and the content is a step above the previous game! You will not only find outfit collaborations with other Gust titles, but some additional items like Crystals and Lacrima Fragment, not to mention an alternative costume set. Also, those who buy the physical version of the game will be able to purchase the Digital Deluxe content as an upgrade pack.
As for DLC, we are considering various content that will make the game even more enjoyable, so please look forward to future updates.
The original Fairy Tail game appeared on the PS4, Switch, and PC. Have you considered bringing it to the PS5 as well?
Kataoka: At this point we do not have plans for that.
The Fairy Tail 2 release date is December 11, 2024 for the PC version on Steam, with the PS4 and Switch versions arriving on December 13, 2024.
The post Interview: Discussing Fairy Tail 2 Game Development, Characters, and DLC appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, September 27, 2024 8:55 AM
Each Genshin Impact Special Program includes Primogem codes, and HoYoVerse just shared the 5.1 ones. As is common and happened with the 5.0 ones, there are three codes to redeem. You have until the end of the day on September 27, 2024, or they run out, to get up to 300 Primogems and other items.
Here are the Genshin Impact Primogem codes for Special Program 5.1
The offer this time around is identical to past giveaways. You get up to 300 Primogems, depending on if you redeem each code. Each code also comes with another item you can spend on characters and equipment. So you earn 5 Hero's Wits, 10 Mystic Enhancement Ores, and 50,000 Mora as well.
Here are the September 27, 2024 Genshin Impact Primogem codes for 5.0:
Once claimed, the items show up as letters in your in-game inbox to claim.
The official site is how you enter and redeem all three codes if you play Genshin Impact on a PC. However, those on a console or mobile device need to take a different option. Go to the Account option in Settings while in-game. Enter them one by one there. If you aren't on PC and linked your account, you can use the site too.
As a reminder, this isn't the only way to add Primogem currency to your account for free at the moment. HoYoVerse announced a fourth anniversary login event. Starting on September 28, 2024, you can show up every day to claim Primogems and other items. That rollout runs until October 1, 2024, and you have until October 8, 2024 to call dibs on everything.
Genshin Impact is available on the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the 5.1 update release date is October 9, 2024. The 5.1 Special Program Genshin Impact Primogem codes can be used until either they run out or the end of the day on September 27, 2024. The Xbox Series X version of the game will launch on November 20, 2024.
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The Game Boy Color is often seen as a mid-generation upgrade for the Game Boy, but it's a distinctive platform with an impressive library all its own. While the Pokémon games were the most popular JRPGs on the handheld, they weren't the only ones. Here are some of the best JRPGs to play on Game Boy Color.
Pokemon Crystal
You really can't talk about the best JRPGs on Game Boy Color without mentioning Pokémon. Following up on the success of Pokémon Gold and Silver, Pokémon Crystal takes an already great game and adds a bunch of improvements. These include battle animations, new story elements, the option to play as a female trainer, and the thrilling Battle Tower. There's a large world to explore, tons of Pokémon to collect and train, and plenty of white-knuckled battles to tackle. It's a truly crowning achievement to cap off the Game Boy era of the Pokémon series.
Dragon Warrior 3
Despite the Dragon Quest series having a spotty localization record during the late 1990s and early 2000s, it saw several games make their way to the West under its former moniker of Dragon Warrior. The Dragon Warrior Monsters games are also great, but this superb port of the third mainline game offers everything you could want in a classic JRPG. In some ways, it's still the best version of the game officially available in English, though that will likely change soon with the release of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.
Lufia: The Legend Returns
The Lufia series hasn't seen a new entry in a very long time, but it holds a special place in the heart of many JRPG fans. Its first handheld outing, Lufia: The Legend Returns, takes place one hundred years after the events of the original game. Playing as a descendant of the hero Maxim, you'll face a new threat from the Sinestrals. If the main story isn't enough for you, the Ancient Cave returns from Lufia II: Rise of the Sinestrals with 200 procedurally-generated levels to explore.
Azure Dreams
A reflection of its time and place, the Game Boy Color installment in Konami's short-lived Azure Dreams series removes most of the cross-genre aspects of the PlayStation game in favor of a bigger tower to explore and a considerably greater number of monsters to collect. As a result of that, it loses some of the quirkiness of the previous game but in exchange offers a lot more for the player to do. While most of the roguelike elements have been retained, the new battle system is pure turn-based JRPG joy.
Metal Walker
If you're looking for something a little different in the genre, Capcom's Metal Walker has you covered. At its heart, it's following in the footsteps of Pokémon with its collect 'em, evolve 'em, and battle 'em core loop. The mech theme helps it stand out, but what really makes Metal Walker different from other RPGs on the platform is in its then-unique combat system. You point your Metal Walker in the desired direction, set how much power you want to use, and watch it bounce around like a billiard ball. If you've ever played Monster Strike, it will be immediately familiar.
Let us know what you think are some of the best JRPGs release on the GameBoy Color below!
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