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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.

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Kotaku Friday, September 27, 2024 3:33 PM
    

Outer Wilds is often touted as one of the greatest video games in recent memory, winning Game of the Year in 2019 from numerous publications. If you ask anyone online for an exploration-based game, not even mentioning the space setting, chances are someone will recommend this masterpiece from the brilliant minds at…

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Kotaku Friday, September 27, 2024 3:30 PM
    

Star Wars Outlaws is an impressive but messy game. It's offers an incredibly immersive open world but puts clumsy stealth at the center of its gameplay. The beginning is slow and easy to fall off of. In the words of one Kotaku writer: "it's a crappy masterpiece." Publisher Ubisoft seems committed to trying to turn it…

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Kotaku Friday, September 27, 2024 3:13 PM
    

I've been on a tear the last few weeks. I often fall into long stretches where I pick up and play a lot of games for varying periods of time, but never finish them. Thanks to the job, I just rarely have the time to linger on a thing for too long outside of a professional obligation. Fortunately, the last few games…

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Kotaku Friday, September 27, 2024 2:35 PM
    

Cheating in online games has been a scourge since time in memoriam, but the ways that developers deal with malicious players continue to evolve and innovate. Deadlock, the Valve hero shooter quietly taking over Steam in its closed beta, is the latest multiplayer game to move the art forward by giving innocent players…

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Kotaku Friday, September 27, 2024 1:50 PM
    

Caroline Kwan is tired, but you can't tell. The political fundraiser turned actor turned Twitch streamer is sitting across from me in a TwitchCon meeting room on the last day of the convention, wearing a pink boilersuit and sneakers, her hair pulled back off her face, looking clear-eyed and alert.

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Kotaku Friday, September 27, 2024 1:40 PM
    

Remember The Day Before? If anything, the blandness of its name might have caused the clown-car series of scandals surrounding it last holiday season to fade from memory. But the zombie survival MMO's sudden collapse and closure is back on our radar thanks to its developer Fntastic, who is rather boldly taking to…

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Kotaku Friday, September 27, 2024 12:40 PM
    

While the possibility of Blizzard ever making StarCraft III appears to remain distant at best, the company is reportedly still keeping the dream of a StarCraft shooter alive despite several previous mothballed attempts. This time, however, Far Cry 5 director Dan Hay is seemingly at the helm.

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Kotaku Friday, September 27, 2024 12:30 PM
    

I think the first Dark Souls game quite literally saved me. Despite having tried my hand at it in the past, namely when the original iteration of it came out on consoles back in 2011, I'd never stuck around to see it through to the end, or even get past a few early bosses. However, in the middle of the summer of 2020,…

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Kotaku Friday, September 27, 2024 12:20 PM
    

AB 2426, a newly passed piece of legislation in California signed into law earlier this week by governor Gavin Newsom, will force companies selling digital goods—like games—in the state to warn consumers that they don't actually own that content, but instead are licensing it and could lose access to it in the future.

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Kotaku Friday, September 27, 2024 11:30 AM
    

Xbox has just released a new update to round out September, offering new features to those using its services via the Xbox App, PC, and consoles. For PC players, things are getting more compact. For console users, updates are beginning to be improved in a significant way. Here's everything you need to know about all…

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Kotaku Friday, September 27, 2024 10:55 AM
    

God of War Ragnarok recently arrived on PC after getting rave reviews on PS4 and PS5 back in 2022. But controversially, you need to log in to the PlayStation Network with a free account to play the single-player-only action game on Steam. Well, unless you use a recently released mod to get around this requirement.

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Kotaku Friday, September 27, 2024 10:50 AM
    

Pokémon Go has made a lot of big changes in the last month, to the degree that if you've not logged in for a while, you'll find yourself bemused by what look like new, pink Poké Stops, Dynamaxing Pokémon, and at long last, the starters from 2019's Pokémon Sword and Shield. Continuing this trend of finally catching up…

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Kotaku Friday, September 27, 2024 10:30 AM
    

Warhammer 4o,000: Space Marine 2 is full of high points, but one of the lowest comes very early on. The end of the Operation I: Skyfire mission has you defending artillery cannons against swarms of Gargoyles, and it can be a real pain in the ass. The sci-fi shooter's latest update should change that.

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Kotaku Friday, September 27, 2024 10:00 AM
    

Horror TV series From, even as it enters its third season, is wildly unknown. It doesn't help that this show that no one's heard of—that shares writers, directors and a lot of influence with Lost—is on a streaming network that no one's heard of. Literally everyone I've recommended watch this terrifying show didn't…

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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…

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PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 3:51 PM
     Strange Seed is a new evolution of Spore, and you can try it right now

It's a bit surprising that more studios haven't picked up where Spore left off in the many years between now and its 2008 launch. While games like Bugsnax and No Man's Sky offer up similarly bizarre casts of creatures to meet and simulation games like Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey have portrayed the evolution of a species, it isn't until now that we've seen such a direct attempt at a successor as the new indie project Strange Seed. Fortunately, anyone eager to see how the game is shaping up can give it a spin right now thanks to the launch of a demo on Steam.


PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 2:14 PM
     Excellent strategy game Norland gets massive update and Steam discount

2024 has been a banner year for strategy and simulation games. In the last ten months, everything from Manor Lords, Thronefall, and Cataclismo to Frostpunk 2 and Age of Mythology: Retold has come out, offering solid options for fans of city building, tower defense, and tactical battles. Not to be forgotten among these launches is Norland, a medieval life simulator and strategy hybrid with design elements similar to Rimworld and Crusader Kings 3. Now is also a great time to check it out, as the game has just received a big new update along with a hefty discount on Steam.

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PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 1:24 PM
     Risk of Rain 2 co-creator now working on Valve multiplayer game Deadlock

Deadlock has become a whirlwind over recent weeks. It's gone from a secret title that was only hearsay and rumor, to something out in the open that's getting regular updates, and despite still being invite-only it's managing to build a considerable community behind it. Now there's been another development, with its team being bolstered by an industry veteran who seems to be the perfect fit for the project.

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PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 1:22 PM
     Zero Protocol is a gritty FPS homage to System Shock, and it's out now

There's something particularly absorbing about first-person games that involve exploring intricate and foreboding environments. From FPS classics like System Shock 2 and Half-Life to Thief and Deus Ex, moving through shadowy buildings, atmosphere thick with menace, becomes gripping when viewed from the perspectives of the characters who star in these games. This is something that R_Games seems to understand well, if the studio's newly launched Zero Protocol, a gritty science fiction game, is anything to go by.


PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 1:10 PM
     EA Sports FC 25 review - everything you expect and nothing more

More than any other community I've seen, the people who play EA FC regularly are some of the most brand-loyal in existence. These are the same types of people who will constantly remind you about the game's biggest issues, blaming corporate greed, server lag, and plain old ignorance on the developer's part. And yet, without fail, they're the first to hammer that pre-order button as soon as the game becomes available. Don't worry, I'm not judging, for I am one of these people. EA FC 25 is here, and it's delivering exactly what fans have come to expect from the annual sports game.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: EA FC 25 review, All EA FC 25 heroes, EA FC 25 custom tactics codes

PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 12:39 PM
     Fairytale roguelike ARPG Ravenswatch sees Steam surge as 1.0 lands

At first glance, you might think Ravenswatch is a game in the style of Hades - and there are certainly similarities to the immediate feel created by its camera perspective, movement, and rapid-fire dodges. But this fairytale roguelike is actually more of a Diablo-style ARPG that boasts a roster of nine flavorful heroes, each with their own unique playstyle and set of skills, as well as support for co-op multiplayer. After more than a year in early access, the Ravenswatch 1.0 launch has arrived on Steam, and its player count has leapt up as people jump in to see what's new. If you're tempted to join, you can even grab it cheap.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best RPG games, Best roguelike games

PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 12:29 PM
     Metaphor Refantazio is already a hit on Steam, though it isn't out yet

One of this autumn's most compelling upcoming games is Metaphor: ReFantazio. Created by Studio Zero, one of Persona 5, Shin Megami Tensei, and Catherine studio Atlus's internal divisions, Metaphor looks to be an aesthetically vibrant and narratively original take on the kind of RPG game design featured in the Persona series. Audiences on Steam seem to agree that it's worth getting excited about. Though Metaphor isn't out for a couple more weeks, the game's demo has already found a massive audience, rocketing up the platform's charts in the few days the playable sample has been available.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Metaphor Refantazio release date, Best RPG games, Best JRPGs

PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 12:16 PM
     Grab these free Guild Wars 2 goodies, thanks to Nvidia

Nvidia is once again using its GeForce Now cloud streaming service to give away in-game goods. This time you can claim free Guild Wars 2 gift in the form of character customization items to celebrate the release of the Janthir Wilds expansion.

GeForce Now is Nvidia's cloud streaming platform and Guild Wars 2, one of the best MMOs on PC, has been part of the service since early 2022. Every so often, Nvidia likes to reward GeForce Now members with in-game items, the most recent of which was a free mount in Elder Scrolls Online.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs on PC, Guild Wars 2 system requirements, Guild Wars 2 expansion

PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 12:16 PM
     Bethesda warns Starfield players not to start Shattered Space early

Bethesda's approach to DLC has often been a little haphazard in how they integrate into games. There are few things as immersion-breaking as starting Oblivion or Fallout 3 and receiving seventeen notifications spread out across the first few minutes, telling you about additions and quests you have no interest in tackling, and can't do anything about yet. In the upcoming Starfield Shattered Space DLC, it looks like it may be handled a little more naturally, but there's still a few things to be aware of.

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PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 12:15 PM
     MSI just teased a new Stalker 2 graphics card, with an Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU

The development of Stalker 2 has been extremely complicated, but we're nearing the end, and to celebrate, MSI has revealed a special Stalker 2 graphics card. While only a short teaser has been revealed, the design looks great from what we've seen so far.

As the Stalker 2 release date nears, it's expected that we'll start to see more of the game's marketing pick up. Doing a deal with MSI makes total sense as special editions of the best graphics cards can prove very popular with players who are in need of an update, but have been holding out until a highly anticipated title is released.

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PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 12:07 PM
     The best games on Game Pass September 2024

What are the best games on Game Pass right now? Trawling through more than 450 games in your Game Pass subscription can feel overwhelming. Game Pass is a great deal, with hundreds of games at your fingertips for a fairly low monthly cost, but, if you're anything like us, you might get lost in the choice and wind up not playing anything. Thankfully, we're here to help you discover some of the shiniest Game Pass gems.

If you're unsure and want to try something new, we've picked some of the best Game Pass games the subscription service has to offer. Whether you're looking for horror games, farming games, or short, easy-to-complete story games, we've got them all here.

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PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 11:44 AM
     Survival game Enshrouded reveals its

A new Enshrouded update is on the horizon, and it promises to be the gorgeous survival game's largest yet. Standing out from rivals such as Rust, Palworld, Ark, and Once Human with its dark fantasy setting and simple but satisfying action RPG style combat, Enshrouded has maintained an impressive 85% rating from more than 50,000 user reviews on Steam. In its next patch, developer Keen Games teases that we'll get to explore an all-new biome, transform our base into more of a home, and reach a higher level cap than ever before.

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PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 11:35 AM
     Acer Predator X45 review: The ultimate racing sim gaming monitor

The Acer Predator X45 is a huge 45-inch OLED display that, for several reasons, is essentially a bit of a poor fit for a normal desktop gaming PC setup. However, if you're after a single, large, wraparound screen for a racing or flight sim rig, it's an ideal choice. Its 240Hz refresh rate, ultrawide 21:9 aspect ratio, and dazzling image quality make for a lot of fun in plenty of other scenarios too.

It's this sim rig suitability that earns this display on our best gaming monitor guide, though, as it really is a top-tier choice for those sorts of setups. Acer is targeting an even wider audience, however, so read on to find out exactly what this display can and can't do.

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PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 11:47 AM
     Starfield Shattered Space DLC release times, trailers, and latest news

When is the Starfield Shattered Space DLC release time? Despite being one of the biggest Bethesda games ever made, the developer isn't content with leaving it as it is, revealing that at least one expansion is on the way.

Bethesda has already confirmed the space game's first DLC: Shattered Space. While we don't know if there will ever be a Starfield sequel, we do know the world will be broadened with expansions, similar to Skyrim or Fallout 4's content packs. Now that we've got the Starfield Shattered Space release times, here's everything you need to know ahead of this spooky story expansion.

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PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 11:28 AM
     TeamGroup just made buying gaming RAM easier, for both Intel and AMD CPU owners

Memory maker TeamGroup is releasing several new dual-mode DDR5 RAM modules that are compatible with both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO profiles for overclocking. This fast memory from TeamGroup, which the company is targeting at gamers and content creators through its T-Force and T-Create brands, will allow users to switch between the two leading CPU brands during a PC upgrade, without losing the ability to run their RAM at its full-rated settings.

The new TeamGroup memory, which is designed for high-performance gaming and content creation, offers effective frequencies from between 6,400MHz and 8,000MHz. On paper, that gives these modules a faster frequency than some of the best gaming RAM on the market today, and it now also has the benefit of working with both Intel and AMD's profile systems.

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PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 11:01 AM
     Vampire Survivors creator won't release copycats or

Poncle, the developer of Vampire Survivors, has revealed its new publishing arm. Alongside the announcement, the company has detailed what games it is and isn't looking to help publish.

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PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 10:53 AM
     Best Deadlock crosshair settings and command console codes

What is the best Deadlock crosshair? While the default crosshair in Valve's shooter is certainly usable, you deserve to pop off with something a bit more you. You can change it using the in-game settings tab, but this method won't even let you preview your crosshair without having to head into the practice tool.

Luckily, you can import Deadlock crosshair settings using Deadlock's command console to make more granular changes to your reticle that the settings UI can't facilitate. What's more, the FPS game lets you input whole strings of code to instantly update your crosshair. Below, you'll find not only our pick of the best Deadlock crosshair settings around, but also the settings used by some of the game's top players, and we'll also show you how to import codes.

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PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 10:52 AM
     New law could change how you buy games on Steam

The topic of digital ownership has been a hot one recently. Now, a new law passed in California changes how you purchase games on digital storefronts such as Steam.

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PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 10:48 AM
     A Dead Rising 2 remake is

The Deluxe Remaster of Dead Rising only released a week ago, but Capcom has already commented on the possibility of a Dead Rising 2 remaster, saying that developing one is "definitely possible" if the current reimagining performs well.

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PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 10:28 AM
     The 56 best Minecraft mods September 2024

What are the best Minecraft mods in 2024? Every game of vanilla Minecraft can vary quite dramatically, and the best Minecraft mods go one step further to provide an entirely new experience. Whether you love creative building, terrifying survival, or speedrunning the story, we've got the mod for you below. We've included interface mods and tools to make things easier, too.

All the Minecraft mods below are divided into sections, depending on what you want to do with the sandbox game – from simple utility changes to deep world mods you can get lost in for months. There are new mobs, new biomes, performance boosting mods, and more, and you can jump to the bottom if you don't know how to install Minecraft mods and want to learn.

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PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 10:02 AM
     Guild Wars 2 Twitch drops and how to claim

How do you get Guild Wars 2 Twitch drops? After announcing Twitch drops in 2022 as part of their tenth anniversary and Steam release, Guild Wars 2 is back with another Twitch drop offering to see in the new content, here's when to tune in.

To celebrate the Janthir Wilds expansion, where we'll get to explore dangerous new lands in major updates to carry us into 2025, we're also treated to raids, encounters, a new mount, and more. Alongside the release, ArenaNet has announced a new wave of Guild Wars 2 Twitch drops and the rewards we can earn for taking part.

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PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 10:29 AM
     ZZZ tier list - the best characters in Zenless Zone Zero

Who is at the top of the ZZZ tier list? HoYoverse's latest gacha comes with a full roster of playable agents that sport unique abilities, attributes, and combat specialties. With so many characters to choose from, it can be difficult to decide who to add to your team. We've tested each one to bring you a complete and reliable tier list that ensures you're investing your time and level-up materials into the right units.

Our expert Zenless Zone Zero tier list is based on the current stats and performance in the latest Zenless Zone Zero update, so be aware these rankings may be subject to change. However, we plan to regularly update this tier list as new characters are introduced in Zenless Zone Zero banners, so check back regularly for the latest developments in the gacha game. All that being said, let's get into the best (and worst) characters in Zenless Zone Zero 1.2.

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PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 9:56 AM
     Genshin Impact events - all current and upcoming events

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.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 9:51 AM
     Genshin Impact 5.1 release date, characters, and events

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.

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PCGamesN Friday, September 27, 2024 9:40 AM
     Manor Lords update adds fishing and crossbows to the medieval city builder

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.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 27, 2024 12:44 PM
    

I must confess, it was not till this very hour that I envisaged the possibility of an RPG party consisting exclusively of clowns. There's a fine tradition of clown characters in RPGs - Sylvando from Dragon Quest XI, Harle from Chrono Cross, the Jester in Darkest Dungeon - but a whole party's worth? The full big top? The maximum cabaret? Madness! Delightful madness! Here's the trailer for Clowned King, the next game from Moonana, developer of the colourful and melodious Keylocker. I like it better than a custard pie full of razorblades. I like most things better than a custard pie full of razorblades, but this comes reasonably high up that list.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 27, 2024 11:56 AM
    

The beauty of cards is that they can be anything. You can slap together a working game with them in a couple of minutes. Take 12 blanks, doodle some faces and landscapes, and lo, you have a procedural narrative generator. Make some duplicates, invent a few rules and lo, you have systems.

Conversely, the great drawback of cards - especially in those roguelite deckbuilders people have been churning out since Slay The Spire - is that everything can be reduced to them. For example: last night, I played a round of Fungi with my partner, Fungi being a charming tabletop foraging sim in which you gather scrumptious chantarelles and boletus from the forest floor. This morning I resumed playing Breachway, out now in early access, in which you guide a starship through a series of wartorn solar systems, with battles unfolding as a turn-based exchange of cards corresponding to ship components.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 27, 2024 11:46 AM
    

We've known for years that consoles have simply become preboxed PCs, and now look: we're getting into their controllers as well. The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (and its wired cousin, the Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition) has looked to desktop peripherals in search of superior button-bashing, cannibalising the rather good Razer Viper gaming mouse series for its switches. The result is a high-performing, satisfyingly clicky pad that, yes, works wonderfully on PC – albeit one that rinses you for four times(!) as much as a standard Xbox controller.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 27, 2024 11:00 AM
    

As befits the "very normal gardening game" that puzzly mystery box Grunn winkingly bills itself as, the first tool I obtained was a pair of shears. The second tool I obtained was a trumpet. It doesn't really work like a trumpet, and it does things no regular trumpet could or should do. I got a trowel next. Here's the thing about the trowel: it's a pretty good trowel. Nothing fancy. But recently, I keep digging up… objects. Objects most peculiar. I've got the weekend to sort this garden, and a cosy little shed to sleep in, so I really should just get on with it. Again, though, I must reiterate: I keep digging up… objects.

I go to clean some rubbish from the bathroom. I interact with the mirror and the game says: "You do not see anything in the mirror". I take a note that says: I do not see anything in the mirror. I check the game again and no, I still do not see anything in the mirror. Sure it's fine. Just a shit mirror, probably. They should get it replaced. What good is a mirror you can't see anything in?

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Twinfinite Friday, September 27, 2024 11:12 AM
    
Another solid offering from Secretlab.

Siliconera Friday, September 27, 2024 3:05 PM
    

8 My Time at Evershine Characters Detailed love interests romance options

Pathea Games took to social media to begin revealing some of the profiles for My Time at Evershine characters. So far, only eight of the cast members came up. The developer also noted on the official Kickstarter page that all of them are eligible to potentially become our partners in the game. However, only one bachelor and one bachelorette from this group of My Time at Evershine potential love interests will be able to be voted in by Kickstarter backers as romance options.

How it works is people who crowdfund the game can vote for additional characters who will be romance options in My Time at Evershine, with one of the additional six bachelors and one of the extra six bachelorettes picked as love interests. This will be done via a survey after the Kickstarter ends. The possible bachelorettes are Barika, Garnet, Hua, Ines, Luca, and Madeline. The Bachelors' profiles are all in the latest reveals from Pathea, and they are Atticus, Kang, Rudy, Shin, Stev, and Waylen.

Here is the full gallery of My Time at Evershine profiles for potential voting options so far. 

As for the confirmed love interests for My Time at Evershine, the bachelors and bachelorettes who are known romance options are Avery, Freya, Panah, Ragnar, Tia, and Victor. 

The My Time at Evershine Kickstarter already ended up being a success. Within one day of it being live, Pathea raised over $1 million. 11 stretch goals were met at that time. As of September 27, 2024, it passed $1.2 million. This means the A Visitor from the Past stretch goal, which brings back the My Time at Sandrock builder and Logan, will appear in-game. 

My Time at Evershine is in development for the PS5, "future Nintendo platforms" Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Kickstarter campaign will end on October 24, 2024.

The post 8 My Time at Evershine Characters Detailed appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, September 27, 2024 2:40 PM
    

Stellar Blade Update Involves Summer Event, Favorite Equipment

Shift Up announced a new Stellar Blade update, with the latest patch adding Summer Event options, the ability to favorite some of EVE's equipment and outfits, and other quality of life adjustments. Some visual adjustments appeared in this update too, with the developer citing more attention to characters' physics.

The Summer Event at the Stellar Blade Great Desert Oasisarrived in the game via a July 2024 patch. This added a new activity and outfits. While the season is over, there is an option that allows you to turn the event on or off if you missed it. You can also hear the song "Don't Forget Me" from it at your Camp. 

As for the quality of life adjustments, many are about making it easier to prepare EVE or go places. For example, you can favorite EVE outfits and equipment after the Stellar Blade update. You need to go into the menu to do so. It is also easier to keep track of places to go. The map lets you place pins. Two additions involve the in-game store. You'll be warned when you're about to spend a lot of money, for one. Another lets you reload ammo with an Ammo Package.

Here's a transcript of the official Stellar Blade update announcement on social media, which included the rudimentary patch notes. It also included a brief video clip showing how EVE's physics for her body and movements changed before and after this latest update. Shift Up's developer account also shared that same video.

New update details!

  • You can still enjoy the "Summer Event" at the Oasis by turning on/off the summer event content toggle.
  • The summer event BGM (Don't Forget Me) is now available at the camp.
  • You can mark pins on the map by pressing □ button on the map.
  • You can use favorites feature on EVE's equipment.
  • New item "Ammo Package" is now available for purchase, which allows you to stock up on all ammunitions to max at once.
  • Purchase confirmation pop-up will be shown when spending over 15,000 golds to prevent any unintentional spend.
  • Visual improvements of conflicts between EVE's body.
  • Various other bug fixes.

There are other Stellar Blade related updates on the way. In addition to the much-promised photo mode, we'll see a NieR Automata collaboration in the game. You can stream the soundtrack now too. In addition, Astro Bot will eventually get a free update that includes an EVE bot to rescue.

Stellar Blade is out now for PS5, and the free update with Summer Event, quality of life, and physics changes is available as of September 27, 2024. 

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Siliconera Friday, September 27, 2024 2:00 PM
    

Metaphor ReFantazio New Trailer Focuses on Louis

Atlus released a new Japanese trailer for Metaphor: ReFantazio that focuses on Louis, the main villain of the game. The trailer gave new information about Louis, the king's murderer and suspected responsible for the curse cast on the Prince of the United Kingdom of Euchronia.

The new Metaphor: ReFantazio trailer is entry number 75 as part of the Metaphor Daily Journal series. Louis Guiabern belongs to the Clemar tribe and he is a young army officer in the military ranks of the United Kingdom of Euchronia. Aside from his involvement in the events that start the election and the events of the game, Louis is a skilled combatant and proficient magic user as well as a wise leader and a charismatic individual capable of winning over hearts and minds.

As such, Louis eventually becomes a candidate in the race for the throne after the king's murder. Louis' skills blossomed from a young age, and he was known as a "precocious monster," to the point that even his allies are wary of him. Despite his crime and his status as a traitor, the king's assassination has left a power vacuum on the throne that makes it so no one can strip him of his rank.

You can check out the new Metaphor: ReFantazio trailer focusing on Louis here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc5Qtg3zvnM

Metaphor: ReFantazio will release on October 11, 2024 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam. A Prologue Demo is now available in all platforms and progress will carry over to the full version of the game.

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Siliconera Friday, September 27, 2024 1:30 PM
    

Konami Shows Off Suikoden 1 and 2 Tokyo Game Show 2024 Booth

Konami offered a closer look at its Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster booth at Tokyo Game Show 2024, showing the art and special features people who attend can see. Some of the displays include official art from the game, as well as gameplay footage from the rereleases. 

The English social media account featured three photos of the Suikoden 1 and 2 HD TGS 2024 booth. Two of them offered peeks at the installation from the outside. There's a screen on the front constantly showing footage from the game. Below it are two images. We can also see some of the displays instead. The third photo showed off a photo spot with the two heroes from the games, Tir McDohl and Riou

https://twitter.com/Suikoden/status/1839372992767492463

The Japanese account for the game showed photos that are a bit more detailed. For example, it noted the standees of Tir and Riou are designed to be life-size. So both of them are over five feet tall, with Tir being slightly taller. He's 5 ft, 4in, while Riou is a centimeter shorter. 

https://twitter.com/GensoSuikoden/status/1839485111193977338

It also offered a closer look at the art display inside the booth. That featured closer looks at the individual character portraits hung on the wall, the general art, and the merchandise shown in the display cases.

https://twitter.com/GensoSuikoden/status/1839470008071795182

Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars will come to the PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch on March 6, 2025. The original games appeared on the PlayStation worldwide. They also appeared together in a collection on the PSP in Japan.

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Siliconera Friday, September 27, 2024 1:00 PM
    

Persona 5 The Phantom X Features Blood Outside China

Atlus revealed that Persona 5: The Phantom X will feature blood in the game's Persona awakening scenes outside of China. The awakening scene for P5X protagonist Wonder has been shown to include blood in the new Japanese version of the game.

As depicted by X (formerly Twitter) user @chewingsoul and YouTube channel Tenro, the Tokyo Game Show 2024 Sega and Atlus booth featured various videos and trailers for the Japanese version of the long-awaited Persona 5: The Phantom X. One of the videos shown during the first two TGS business days includes a scene depicting Wonder summoning his Persona for the first time in the game.

In the original South Korean, Taiwanese, and Chinese release versions of the game, the aforementioned awakening scene didn't include blood. Meanwhile, the newly unveiled Japanese version of the game will feature blood in the awakening scene, in a similar fashion to the original Persona 5 awakening scenes.

You can check out the new Persona 5: The Phantom X Persona Awakening scene featuring blood in it below. The scene in question starts at the 5:23 mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIihAiA-JU4

Persona 5: The Phantom X is now available on PC, Android, and iOS mobile devices in South Korea, Taiwan, and China. The game will appear in Japan, where a new Closed Beta Test is scheduled to appear prior to its release. Pre-registrations for the CBT close on October 6, 2024.

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Siliconera Friday, September 27, 2024 12:30 PM
    

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Future Saga Chapter 2 DLC Trailer Has Belmod, Champa

Bandai Namco announced the next bit of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 DLC, and it will continue the Future Saga storyline with a Chapter 2 segment that includes Belmod, Champa, Jiren, Fu, and what looks like Perfected Ultra Instinct Goku. There's no release date for the add-on yet or confirmation about everything it includes, but it is "coming soon."

This latest video teasing the Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Future Saga 2 DLC begins with Beerus, his twin Champa, and Belmod discussing how to handle a situation. During this part, they are facing Pride Troopers Top and Dyspo, Beerus asserts he'll destroy Universe 7. We then see Jiren fighting alongside Fu, with suggestions saying Fu experimented on himself. After that, we see Perfected Ultra Instinct Goku preparing to face Jiren.

Here's the full trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZlYHW58tBs&ab_channel=BandaiNamcoEntertainmentAmerica

Things end with a roadmap, though there are no dates tied to most of the items. Things begin with the  Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Chapter 1 DLC, which is out now, and the Chapter 2 entry is teased. There are question marks after that for Chapters 3 and 4. As a reminder, the last chapter appeared in May 2024. It included Goku Black (Super Saiyan Rose, Ultra Supervillain), Vegeta (Super Saiyan God, Ultra Supervillain), and Broly (Restrained).

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is available for the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The Future Saga Chapter 2 DLC will head to all platforms "soon." 

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Siliconera Friday, September 27, 2024 12:00 PM
    

Atelier Resleriana Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC Game Announced

Koei Tecmo announced that Gust's mobile Atelier game Atelier Resleriana will inspire a new, console installment for the Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC called Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian. While it is tied to the other title, set in its world, and may feature commonalities, it will be an entirely new game. We'll see it in 2025 worldwide.

The first trailer for this new Atelier Resleriana Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC game is already live. It begins with a look at protagonists from the back. Then, we see glimpses of locations in the world, a workshop, and some of the new characters who will make their debut in the title. However, aside from peeks at these two new folks and hints and places we'll go, there are very few insights into the title just yet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzK94XSITVw&ab_channel=KOEITECMOAMERICA

As for the Atelier Resleriana original mobile and PC game, a bridal event appeared in-game as of late. It involved new and existing characters put in gowns. For example, Heidi: Merciful Bride and Izana: Dragon's Bride were introduced. There are also Bridal Training Missions to undertake. The official art shared images of past heroines as brides as well. For example, the September 27, 2024 shared involved Ryza from the Atelier Ryza trilogy.

https://twitter.com/Resleriana_EN/status/1839590813505925203

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian will come to the Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC in 2025, and the original Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator game is available on PCs via Steam and mobile devices.

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Siliconera Friday, September 27, 2024 11:30 AM
    

Zhang Jiao in Dynasty Warriors Origins gets new Japanese voice actor Ryota Takeuchi

Koei Tecmo has revealed the Japanese voice actors for some of the characters who will appear in Dynasty Warriors Origins. The company gradually made the revelations via its Tokyo Game Show 2024 stream and the game's Japanese official website.

The list features a number of Japanese voice actor changes made for some of the existing characters. In a prior interview with Famitsu, the game's producer Tomohiko Sho noted that he employed new voice actors for characters who have drastic design changes from prior entries.

The above point is evident from Ryota Takeuchi replacing Yasuhiko Kawazu for voicing a more serious depiction of Zhang Jiao and Yohei Azakami replacing Yukimasa Kishino as a younger Cao Cao. However, it turns out that the voice actor changes also apply to some characters who do not have major changes, such as Zhao Yun, Lu Meng, and Diaochan.

Here is the list of known Japanese voice actors for Dynasty Warriors Origins as of September 2024. We have also added notes if there are changes made from Dynasty Warriors 9.

  • Original Protagonist: Jun Fukuyama
  • Cao Cao: Yohei Azakami (changed from Yukimasa Kishino)
  • Xiahou Dun: Kazuya Nakai
  • Guo Jia: Daichi Kanbara
  • Zhang Liao: Hirofumi Tanaka
  • Xun Yu: Takashi Oohara
  • Xun You: Kenji Hamada
  • Sun Jian: Yasuhiko Tokuyama
  • Sun Shangxiang: Emi Uwagawa
  • Zhou Yu: Takahiro Yoshimizu
  • Huang Gai: Tetsu Inada
  • Lu Meng: Yukinori Okuhata (changed from Yukitoshi Hori)
  • Liu Bei: Hirofumi Nojima (changed from Moriya Endo)
  • Guan Yu: Yasunori Masutani
  • Zhang Fei: Kohei Fukuhara (changed from Hirohiko Kakegawa)
  • Zhao Yun: Kosuke Tanabe (changed from Masaya Onosaka)
  • Zhuge Liang: Kazumasa Nakagawa (changed from Masaya Onosaka)
  • Zhang Jiao: Ryota Takeuchi (changed from Yasuhiko Kawazu)
  • Dong Zhuo: Kenji Nomura (changed from Yukitoshi Hori)
  • Lu Bu: Tetsu Inada
  • Diaochan: Hitomi Ueda (changed from Rika Komatsu)

Koei Tecmo will release Dynasty Warriors Origins for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC on January 17, 2025.

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Siliconera Friday, September 27, 2024 11:00 AM
    

One Piece Bounty Rush appears on PC via Steam

Bandai Namco and Shueisha announced that they have released a new PC version of One Piece: Bounty Rush. It is available to access via Steam from almost all countries worldwide except Belgium, China, Sudan, and Venezuela.

Bounty Rush is a free-to-play game that features 4v4 multiplayer battles with characters from Eiichiro Oda's One Piece franchise. Bandai Namco originally revealed the title for Android and iOS mobile devices in 2017. It first launched the game in March 2018, but took it down for a major overhaul before re-releasing it in January 2019.

The new PC version of One Piece: Bounty Rush lets people use a gamepad or keyboard and mouse to play the game. Those who have played the game on a mobile device can also bring their save data to PC via the Multi-Login feature. The PC version supports almost all battle types with cross-platform multiplayer at launch. However, the Championship mode is still only available on the mobile version. While the League Battle is also available on PC, Bandai Namco has yet to make it cross-play compatible.

The PC version is compatible with Windows 10 or 11 with DirectX 11 and a CPU of at least AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or Intel Core i5-2300. The game can run with a minimum RAM of 4GB and a Radeon HD 7770 or Nvidia GeForce GTX460 as GPU. However, Bandai Namco recommends a RAM of 8GB and a Radeon R9 270, GeForce GTX 660 Ti, or Intel Arc A310 graphics card to ensure a smooth frame rate of 60 fps.

One Piece: Bounty Rush is available as a free-to-play title on PC via Steam, as well as on Android and iOS mobile devices.

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Siliconera Friday, September 27, 2024 10:30 AM
    

sayuri died

On September 27, 2024, the X (formerly known as Twitter) account for singer-songwriter Sayuri announced that she died at the age of 28 years old. Her husband Amaarashi made several posts on his account in regards to her passing as well.

The official statement on Sayuri's account, which Amaarashi wrote, revealed that she'd passed away on September 20, 2024. It did not state what the cause of death was. However, Amaarashi mentioned chronic illness in his eulogy to her. Her funeral was a private one and the announcement thanks her fans for all of their support. The announcement asks those in the media to refrain from interview requests, as it is a time of deep grief for her family and friends. On his personal Twitter account, Amaarashi also gave his final farewell to Sayuri, saying that he was happy he was her husband and thanking her for choosing him.

Sayuri made her major debut in 2015 when she released "Mikazuki," which appeared as the ending theme for Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace. She also sang songs for Erased, Scum's Wish, Fate/Extra Last Encore, Golden Kamuy, and Lycoris Recoil. In July 2024, she'd announced that she would go on hiatus due to functional dysphonia making it difficult to sing. Not only does functional dysphonia cause scratchiness in the throat, but it also affects the voice, making it sound strained or soft.

Singer-songwriter Sayuri died at the age of 28 years old.

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Siliconera Friday, September 27, 2024 10:00 AM
    

Genshin Impact KFC Animation Stars Young Colonel Sanders

In Japan, a KFC Genshin Impact event is about to start, and HoYoVerse and the restaurant released a new anime style ad starring young Colonel Sanders and featuring a song from FLOW. It's designed to build up hype ahead of the promotion's start on October 2, 2024.

The video is set in what appears to be a futuristic and realistic world, rather than Teyvat. However, as the young version of Colonel Sanders prepares for the day, we see Genshin Impact merchandise and elements. So his phone has a background from the game and Paimon (in KFC apron) charm on it. He puts on a track that looks like the game, we see Klee's Dodoco toy, and the Natlan Lil' Buddy is there. After he dresses and makes his way to work, we see him use a glider and the Sumeru parkour methods to get around the city. When he finally reaches the restaurant, there's a Paimon decoration out front and the front sign says "KFC Genshin."

Here's the full Genshin Impact anime ad released for the upcoming promotion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-wPaOddxRM&ab_channel=%E3%82%B1%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%83%83%E3%82%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%95%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89%E3%83%81%E3%82%AD%E3%83%B3%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8FYouTube%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AB

The website for this event is live. This time around, the focus characters are Lyney and Lynette in themed costumes. People can get a glider skin and recipes to use in-game. 

This isn't the first Genshin Impact KFC event. A prior one appeared in 2021. That featured Diluc and Noelle as featured characters. People were able to get a glider skin and recipes from it too. Those eventually appeared worldwide as well, though we didn't need to go to the fast food place for them when that happened. 

Another tie-in happened in the US in September 2024 too. McDonald's featured a special glider skin and recipe items to collect. Beidou and Kazuha were the featured characters when that happened.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. The Xbox Series X version arrives on November 20, 2024. The Japanese KFC event begins on October 2, 2024. 

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Siliconera Friday, September 27, 2024 9:45 AM
    

Misaki in Venus Vacation Prism - Dead or Alive Xtreme

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:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVqtf2Tyjus

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
    

Monster Hunter Transformers crossover action figure - Rathalos Prime

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.

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Siliconera Friday, September 27, 2024 9:00 AM
    

Interview: Discussing Fairy Tail 2 Game Development, Characters, and DLC

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3heQ9u42UY

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wZWRDlkZho

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuaH90ELV8w

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. 

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Siliconera Friday, September 27, 2024 8:55 AM
    

Here Are the 5.1 Genshin Impact Special Program Primogem Codes

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:

  • KALF66CLGXKM: 100 Primogems, 5 Hero's Wits
  • PT5WP6D5GXJ9: 100 Primogems, 50,000 Mora
  • XSME6NV4GX2Z: 100 Primogems, 10 Mystic Enhancement Ores

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 video shows off the demo featured at the event.

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Monster Hunter Wilds will launch on February 28.

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MonsterVine Friday, September 27, 2024 12:00 PM
     Though not as strong as past Mortal Kombat expansions, there's good fun to be had in Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns, as it adds some very enjoyable new characters and features a story that is, at the very least, enjoyably ridiculous. Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Developer: NetherRealm Studios Price: $50 Platforms: PS5 (reviewed), Xbox […]