GamersHeroes Wednesday, October 2, 2024 6:07 PM See how it's Princess Zelda's time to shine with the recently released TV spot for Grezzo and Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. The post The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom TV Spot Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, October 2, 2024 2:05 PM The perfect way to get in the spooky spirit this month, MANGLEDmaw Games and DreadXP are set to release viral hit Amanda The Adventurer on PlayStation and Xbox consoles October 10. The post Amanda The Adventurer Coming to PlayStation and Xbox October 10 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Wednesday, October 2, 2024 5:20 PM  In Ubisoft's open-world game Watch Dogs (and its sequels), you can quickly scan any NPC you meet and discover facts about them, including their name, address, criminal record, and so on. And now two people have essentially created this tech in real life using Meta's smart glasses and mostly off-the-shelf tech and… |
Kotaku Wednesday, October 2, 2024 4:05 PM  In 2024, when a new game is announced, you can usually count on it to be released on PC, PlayStation, and possibly Switch. But it's become a bit less of a guarantee that new games or ports will land on Xbox consoles, and it seems Microsoft is aware of this and is asking devs why. |
Kotaku Wednesday, October 2, 2024 3:35 PM  My first mistake was rushing in. Shogun Showdown is a game about planning and patience. Things can go from bad to dead in just a few turns. Unless you take a step back and try to see the larger picture, it can feel like an overly simplistic and needlessly punishing experience. My first, brief sessions with Shogun… |
Kotaku Wednesday, October 2, 2024 3:25 PM  Even with a number of big games still set to release in the last few months of 2024, it's never too early to look forward to what 2025 will bring. One of the most exciting releases on the horizon is Monster Hunter Wilds, the next entry in Capcom's action role-playing game series. The series has been around for 20… |
Kotaku Wednesday, October 2, 2024 2:46 PM  PlayStation's only really released a handful of major exclusives to show for its efforts since the PS5 launched in 2020. God of War Ragnarök, the latest game in the long-running action franchise, is one of those titles, releasing at the tail-end of 2022 on both the PS4 and PS5 to acclaim and huge sales.… |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 2, 2024 9:24 PM  October 3, 2024: We've checked for new Super League Soccer codes. What are the new Super League Soccer codes? This new footy game on the Roblox platform lets you take up any role on the field, be it a goalkeeper, a striker, a midfielder, or any other position on the 7v7 lineup your team might be lacking. And it isn't without style, either. If you can master the technique, bicycle kick goals aren't out of the question, with the below codes giving you the coins you'll need to stay ahead of the opposing team. Need even more Roblox games to add to your rotation? For some of the most popular and long-lasting titles right now, check out these Multiverse Defenders codes, Project Slayers codes, and Blox Fruits codes. If you'd prefer to escape the anime hold, Arm Wrestle Simulator codes, Doors codes, and Brookhaven codes might be more your speed. Continue reading Super League Soccer codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 2, 2024 9:21 PM  October 3, 2024: We've checked and added three new Strongman Simulator codes. What are the current Strongman Simulator codes? If you want to pump some iron and need that little extra boost, then you've come to the right place. Here we have all the current rewards that temporarily buff your movement speed, the energy you accrue, and workout gains for exercising at dumbbells. Of course, we also have codes for other macho sports-based Roblox games, including Muscle Legends codes, Punch Wall codes, and Legends of Speed codes. For now, though, if you want to get strong specifically in Strongman Simulator, here are some bonuses you can gain to maximize your workout. Continue reading Strongman Simulator codes October 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 2, 2024 9:03 PM  October 3, 2024: We've checked for new Southwest Florida codes. What are the latest Southwest Florida codes? In this RPG, you can become whoever you want to be. More often than not, though, the goal is to earn enough cash to buy the best ride that money can buy. Some codes will give you more than enough to afford a new car, while others will put you closer to buying your dream vehicle. To afford this lifestyle, you'll need cold, hard cash, and with these Southwest Florida codes, you'll have plenty to spend on nice cars in this Roblox experience. Of course, there are other similar games available, so if you'd rather take to the crime-filled streets, we have all the current Da Hood codes and Pet Simulator 99 codes. Or if you prefer something a little more chill, then these Berry Avenue codes may help you get the best outfit. Continue reading Southwest Florida codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 2, 2024 8:57 PM  October 3, 2024: We've checked for new Slap Battles codes. What are the new Slap Battles codes? In this Roblox experience, the only thing that matters is getting the most slaps. For each one you get, you can work your way closer to having the most destructive palm in the galaxy. So, if you want to have the most powerful slapping hand, you'll need to work for it. There are plenty of other Roblox experiences out there if this one loses its appeal, and we have the latest freebies for the likes of Blade Ball codes, Anime Last Stand codes, and Toilet Tower Defense codes. Without further ado, these Slap Battles codes will give you a bit of a boost to get started. Continue reading Slap Battles codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 2, 2024 8:51 PM  October 3, 2024: We've checked for new Ro Ghoul codes. What are the Roblox Ro Ghoul codes? Despite still being in beta, Ro Ghoul, inspired by Tokyo Ghoul, is one of the most popular Roblox games at the moment. The developer, Sushi Walrus, celebrates this regularly with some great in-game redemption codes, and we've tested all the latest ones. In Ro Ghoul, you take on the role of either an investigator or a ghoul as you try and defeat the other group and stay alive. If you're after some bonus in-game currency, we've got all the latest Ro Ghoul codes you need, but if you're here, then you're a Roblox fan, so you should also take a look at the latest Roblox music codes and all the most up-to-date Roblox promo codes. Continue reading Ro Ghoul codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 2, 2024 9:27 PM  October 3, 2024: We've checked for new Race Clicker codes. What are the new Race Clicker codes? We've compiled a list of all the new Race Clicker codes for free wins and boosts in this click-to-win Roblox game. The codes can be redeemed in-game, providing many competitive advantages to help you win the clicking frenzy. The game is simple, the faster you click, the faster you go. Some of the codes offer free auto clicks and pets, while you can get boosts and luck for a limited time. If you're looking for further Roblox freebies, we regularly update our lists of the latest Anime Adventures codes, Blox Fruits codes, and All Star Tower Defense codes. Continue reading Race Clicker codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 2, 2024 8:44 PM  October 3, 2024: We've checked for new PLS Donate codes. What are the new PLS Donate codes? This donation simulator is a big hit on the Roblox platform, chiefly because it's one of the few games where you're in with a real chance to earn free Robux. Setting up a donation stand is simple enough, but standing out from the crowd is essential if you want to entice big donors. That's where PLS Donate codes come in handy. Our up-to-date list of PLS Donate codes includes the Giftbux you need to customize your donation stand and a few items to trade in return for a donation. PLS Donate is one of the best Roblox games, so be sure to get ahead of the economic curve and redeem these PLS Donate codes. We also have a collection of Roblox promo codes and Roblox music codes if you fancy firing up some tunes while working your stand. Continue reading PLS Donate codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 2, 2024 8:39 PM  October 3, 2024: We've checked for new Pet Simulator 99 codes. What are the new Pet Simulator 99 codes? If you're extremely lucky (and timely), getting a bunch of free gems in Big Games' latest pet collecting game can be as easy as typing a few letters into a box. As time goes on, though, we expect PS99 codes to become increasingly rare, perhaps even being tied solely to physical merch like plushies, lucky bags, and playsets. We've seen it happen before. Pet Simulator 99 is the third Pet Simulator Roblox game Preston and his team have put out. Though it isn't out to replace Pet Simulator X codes directly, it will be the one getting the big updates from now on. If leaving your old collection behind doesn't sound fun to you, consider checking out Blade Ball codes or Blox Fruits codes instead. Continue reading Pet Simulator 99 codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 2, 2024 7:59 PM  October 3, 2024: We have checked for new King Legacy codes. Looking for new King Legacy codes? The Roblox gacha game is one of the most popular on the platform right now. The developer, Venture Lagoons, is great at handing out new codes with a new update, and they even hide the occasional secret code in the world. We've sailed the oceans for the latest codes and listed them below to make the search easier on yourself. King Legacy codes can give you anything from in-game currency and gems to a full stat refund, so you can respec your character from scratch if you wish to do so. And if these aren't enough Roblox freebies for you, take a look at our Roblox promo codes guide, or maybe discover some of the other best Roblox games right now. Blade Ball codes come to mind. Continue reading King Legacy codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 2, 2024 4:13 PM  There are a lot of expectations surrounding the new Diablo 4 expansion, Vessel of Hatred. It, along with the game's new season and general 2.0 update, will either give the classic action RPG game series the makeover many of its players want or see it continue to present some of the same issues it's faced on and off since launch. Today, through a pre-launch Vessel of Hatred livestream from Diablo creator Blizzard, the studio detailed many of the changes set to come to the game next week, with tweaked Torment World Tier difficulty standing out among those discussed as one of the most promising new features. Continue reading Diablo 4 is about to get a lot harder in Season of Hatred Rising MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 2, 2024 2:58 PM  One of the most interesting new games to be shown off this year is The Alters. After carving out a niche for itself making grim, narrative-focused strategy games with This War of Mine, Frostpunk, and the recent Frostpunk 2, the team at 11 Bit Studios could have continued working solely within this subgenre. Instead, it's decided to branch out with The Alters, a pleasantly strange take on a survival game set in space. Unfortunately, it'll be a while longer before we get to check the result of this decision out for ourselves, as news has just arrived that the game has been delayed from its original launch window. Continue reading Frostpunk 2 developer's next game, The Alters, gets delayed |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 2, 2024 5:52 PM  Once Human continues to build on a successful start as developer Starry Studio details its next major update. The sci-fi survival game continues to maintain its momentum on the Steam charts since its July launch, with regular content drops giving players plenty of reason to keep coming back amid regular updates for challengers such as Palworld, Rust, Ark, and Valheim. Next on the list is new Once Human update The Way of Winter, which will pit you against some of nature's most hostile elements. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sandbox games, Best open-world games, Best survival games |
Siliconera Wednesday, October 2, 2024 8:00 PM
Lotte will have a collaboration with Shaft, releasing limited-time Puella Magi Madoka Magica versions of its Koala's March snacks. They're only available online and purchasing the entire set will get you a free clear file. [Thanks, Oricon!]
There are two versions of the boxes. One version uses stills from the anime, such as the scene of Madoka lying on the grass from the opening or Sayaka's heroic pose after she first appears as a magical girl. The second version uses promotional images of the girls, but they all have the signature ears and nose of the Koala's March mascot.
As mentioned earlier, the Puella Magi Madoka Magica Koala's March snacks (officially called Madoka Magica's March) won't be in physical stores. You can only purchase them via the Lotte Online Shop from October 3, 2024. During the first production run of Madoka Magica's March, Lotte will sell 3500 limited-time sets that'll come with all ten designs, as well as an original clear file. The front of the file will show the girls looking like their normal selves, and then the back will show them with the koala ears and noses. As for the cost, it'll be about 3980 JPY or $27.20 and the whole thing will come in a special box depicting the five main girls.
This collaboration seems to be part of the 40th anniversary campaign for Koala's March. Koala's March is a bite-sized cookie that contains a sweet filling. The filling is usually sweet chocolate, but there have been variations such as the apple pie flavor for Hello Kitty or the more common strawberry. Puella Magi Madoka Magica will also be celebrating an anniversary, as the Walpurgisnacht Rising movie (originally announced as part of the 10th anniversary) will come out some time in 2025.
The Puella Magi Madoka Magica Koala's March snacks are available via the Lotte Online Shop. You can watch the show via streaming services like Crunchyroll.
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 2, 2024 7:15 PM
It's hard to imagine what the history of JRPGs would look like without the contributions of Square Enix. Once two powerful rivals, Square and Enix's library reads like a who's who of the genre. We've picked some of the best retro Square Enix JRPGs, and to keep things fair we're only mentioning Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest once each.
Final Fantasy VII
It would be very difficult to overstate the impact of Final Fantasy VII on the JRPG genre. This flashy, ambitious PlayStation debut for the Final Fantasy series proved to be one of the key titles for helping this genre break out in the global market. Setting all of that aside, it's also a very good game. With a compelling setting, memorable characters, and a story that will keep you guessing to the end, it's not hard to see why Final Fantasy VII would lead a list of the best retro Square Enix JRPGs.
Chrono Trigger
Chrono Trigger isn't just one of the best retro Square Enix JRPGs, it's also one of the best JRPGs of all-time. Some of the biggest names in the business came together to make this game, resulting in an absolute masterpiece. Terrific graphics, a spectacular soundtrack, and a blazing pace are just some of the reasons that this Super NES title has stood the test of time and served as the inspiration for countless other JRPGs. An essential game to play for anyone interested in the genre.
Valkyrie Profile
The PlayStation played host to some of the most interesting, innovative JRPGs ever. Valkyrie Profile saw Square Enix and developer tri-Ace come together to create an intriguing mix of side-scrolling platforming and speedy turn-based combat. This is all wedded to a fascinating story about a Valkyrie named Lenneth and the fallen heroes she recruits to her cause. Reaching the best ending can be a challenge, but it's a worthy test that rewards you with even more story.
Romancing SaGa III
The SaGa series marches to its own beat, and that was obvious even as early as this Super Famicom installment. Romancing SaGa III has a lot of the usual SaGa elements. There are eight characters to choose from, character growth that is based on your actions as opposed to gathering experience points, and many opaque systems to experiment with. In terms of presentation, this is among Square's finest 16-bit releases. It's a hard game, but satisfying.
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
In many ways, Dragon Quest V is a special game in the Dragon Quest series. In Japan, its unique story helped make it one of the most cherished games of all-time. This was, however, the first mainline game in the series to miss out on a localization. It wasn't until the Nintendo DS remake that players outside of Japan could see what the fuss was all about. Dragon Quest V follows the story one of one person's life, from childhood to parenthood, and it's that distinctive set-up that helps make it one of the best retro Square Enix JRPGs.
Let us know what you think the best retro Square Enix JRPG is below!
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 2, 2024 6:30 PM
Since it was such a popular collaboration, MOS Burger will have yet another campaign with One Piece. The first part of it will start from October 9, 2024 and if you get the kids' meal, you can also get some exclusive toys.
The promotional material for the collaboration shows Luffy and the rest of his crew running forwards excitedly, as if they can't wait to nom on some fast food. The tagline for the One Piece MOS Burger campaign can loosely translate to "Treasure time together." Like the long-running fandom joke of the One Piece being the friendships they made along the way, MOS Burger suggests that the real treasure in life is the time you spend having fun eating with your friends and family.
While supplies last, if you order a kids' meal at MOS Burger, you can choose a prize. There's a craftwork set in which you can fold your own little Luffy paper figure. You can also choose a set of cutlery (a spoon and a fork) depicting the Straw Hat Pirates, or you can get a slap bracelet of the crew. These will be available in MOS Burger stores around Japan from October 9, 2024.
One Piece is readily available to watch on streaming services like Crunchyroll. As for the manga, Viz Media has licensed it for an English audience.
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 2, 2024 6:00 PM
Good Smile Company offered us a first look at the initial Like a Dragon Nendoroid, which is a figure of Yakuza staple Kazuma Kiryu. The unpainted prototype of the figure debuted at WonFes 2024 Shanghai, showing what we can expect from it at launch.
As this is an early take on Kazuma, it's a very stark picture. We only get to see the character in a stoic pose. He's wearing a suit, and holding no accessories. However, the little paint that is present does show how his beard will look on the face plate. The design does match the concept art that showed up at WonHobby 38 in February 2024.
To compare, here's how the concept art for the Kazuma Kiryu figure looked alongside the new unpainted prototype.
We first learned Good Smile Company committed to a Like a Dragon Nendoroid line back in October 2023, and the first announcement for each Yakuza figure only included official art. We don't know how the Goro Majima and Ichiban Kasuga ones are coming along yet.
There's no release window for the Kazuma Kiryu Nendoroid yet. The next game in the series is Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. It stars Goro Majima and will be out on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC on February 28, 2025.
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 2, 2024 5:30 PM
A new Elden Ring patch is set to update the game to version 1.15, fixing several bugs as it does so. The update should be available right now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
The main bugs listed in the patch notes included misbehaving cutscenes, sound effects, and several issues with the Golem Fist weapon. Some other issues include players being unable to use ashes in certain parts of a boss arena, some spells not working when cast in quick succession, and a talisman effect not applying to throwing weapons. There are also several suggested fixes aimed at improving performance including disabling Ray Tracing in the PC version, which has caused some performance issues.
You can read the full patch notes here, or check out the announcement via Twitter below:
Back in September, 2024, Torch Torch revealed several new pieces of Elden Ring merchandise including an intricate statue of Ranni the Witch and several jewelry pieces. That same month, Bandai Namco and FromSoft released a patch making the final boss of the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion easier to beat.
Elden Ring Patch 1.15 is now available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Both the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion are available now on those same platforms.
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 2, 2024 5:00 PM
Two F-Zero GBA games, GP Legend and Climax, are set to join the Nintendo Switch Online Library. The two games will become available on October 11, 2024, and they will only be available for those subscribed to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership tier.
F-Zero is a series of classic Nintendo racing games, with F-Zero GP Legend originally releasing worldwide on the GBA in 2003 in Japan and 2004 worldwide. Meanwhile F-Zero Climax never made it outside Japan. Both games feature the series' signature high-speed races and characters, while Climax also includes a course editor mode for creating your own race tracks. The games are only part of the Nintendo Switch Online library of Game Boy Advance games, which you access via the dedicated Switch app.
You can watch the trailer for the returning F-Zero GBA games via Youtube below:
Back in August, 2024, the creator of F-Zero's Captain Falcon Takaya Imamura joined in on the online trend of posting pictures of a meal with the caption "Falcon Lunch", a play on the character's signature phrase "Falcon Punch". Meanwhile, Nintendo also released information on new features coming to F-Zero 99 back in March, 2024.
F-Zero GP Legend and F-Zero Climax will become available for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers on October 11, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 2, 2024 5:00 PM
Atlus and Vanillaware announced a new Unicorn Overlord special program broadcast to celebrate the game surpassing over one million in sales, both when it comes to physical and digital units, worldwide. The broadcast will appear on October 4, 2024 on the AtlusTube official YouTube channel, and it will only be in Japanese.
Takayuki Ishii, the Japanese voice actor for Nigel in Unicorn Overlord, will be the host of the program. Meanwhile, the voice actors for Alain and Scarlett in the Japanese dub of Unicorn Overlord, Kazuki Ura and Hina Suguta, will be featured as guests. The broadcast will be a variety talk show. It will also include the announcement of the preliminary results for the survey aimed at users who finished the game, conducted in August 2024. In addition, new Unicorn Overlord merchandise items will be showcased. This could involve looks at the upcoming figures.
The special program will debut on October 4, 2024 at 8pm JST (or 4am PT/7am ET). You can check it out here when it premieres:
Atlus announced the sales milestone on September 25, 2024. It confirmed that Unicorn Overlord passed over 1 million sales worldwide. The game originally released in March 8, 2024. It was so popular that physical copies sold out in Japan shortly after release.
Unicorn Overlord is readily available for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 2, 2024 4:00 PM
Good Smile Company opened pre-orders for a new Mega Man X figure of protagonist X that includes his iconic charged shot attack. The figure costs 8,800 yen (or about $60.19) and is available for pre-order from the Good Smile Company Japanese online store until November 6, 2024. It isn't showing up in the global shop.
The figure belongs to the MDLX series of articulated figures and it has 34 joints that allow for it to be set in a variety of action poses. A normal serious face plate and an angry face are also included, alongside three different parts for the right hand, a left-hand part to change the hand holding the mega buster, and a charged shot effects part for the mega buster itself. The figure stands at about 12 cm tall (or about 4.72 inches.)
You can take a look at the new Mega Man X articulated figure of X in various poses, including using his charged shot here:
Kotobukiya recently revealed that the Mega Man X model kits of X and Zero that originally released in 2019 and 2020 would receive a re-release in August 2024. The model kits include two different versions of a figure of X charging his buster, similar to the new MDLX figure of X.
The new Mega Man X figure of X costs 8,800 yen (~$60.19) and is available for pre-order until November 6, 2024 from the Japanese Good Smile Company online store. The figure is set to release in March 2025.
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 2, 2024 3:00 PM
I love mobile rhythm games like Love Live School Idol Festival, Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage, and I-Chu. The idea of collecting character cards, building them up, and using those decks to ensure I'm strong enough to clear song stages has always been thrilling. Plus, Japanese idol music is pretty good. I-Chu: Chibi Edition seemed like exactly the type of game I'd want, since it is all that minus free-to-play nonsense. Except even though this is a single-purchase game, so much of those mobile trappings get in the way. Not to mention, the translation is shockingly awkward.
Etoile Vie School is a school for young men of varying ages to attend to become idols. They train in different courses to ideally become strong performers. Where do we come in? We're the producer who helps them on the way. Though that really means we collect character cards to form teams, use those decks to earn points as we play through rhythm-game songs, and read extremely short visual novel chapters that go over their journey to stardom.
Basically, here's how the gameplay loop goes. You play through a song on easy with your crew of five "talents" recruited from the gacha. (These cards can be combined or leveled up to become stronger.) After beating certain songs, you can read through a handful of story chapters. A new track then opens up, you beat it, and you can read more story chapters.
Now, before we go further, know this isn't an otome game. While your "avatar," who acts as a producer, is a woman, there's no romance here. All of the side stories that had those elements in the mobile game are absent in the I-Chu: Chibi Edition. I was incredibly disappointed to hear about that, so it's best to know that before you pick it up.
You're, as far as I've seen, locked into the "easy" difficulty to unlock more of the story in I-Chu: Chibi Edition. Which you need to advance to unlock more of the gacha banners. The easy versions of songs are honestly too safe sometimes, and I've yet to not get a full combo on one. Especially since all of the virtual "friends" you can select for assistance have maxed out parties.
Though honestly, skipping the story might not be a bad idea. The localization is bad. There are so many awkward phrases here and strange word choices. The punctuation and spacing between letters is incorrect at times. It isn't as bad as what happened with The Villainess is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom, but there are times when it feels close. Which is weird, as I've found PQube translations to typically be rather solid.
I was also disappointed by how much unlocking there is for a console version of a mobile game. At this point, someone is paying $30 for I-Chu: Chibi Edition. At the very least, all of the songs should be available immediately in the free-play section, so you can jump right into any tracks you enjoy. But no. They're not. You need to go through the story to unlock them. Similarly, not all the gacha banners are available either. Again, you need to unlock them.
Speaking of which, I have a lot of issues with how the gacha is handled in I Chu: Chibi Edition in general. The odds seem as bad as they would be in a mobile game. After five hours of playing, I only have one LE card, and it is for Li Chaoyang. You'd think that, given this is completely offline and pulled from the mobile version, the rate could be increased so I'm not swamped with Rs and RRs. It'd be nice to see LEs more often.
Which is all a shame, since the rhythm game portion of I-Chu: Chibi Edition is quite fun. Once you do start unlocking a substantial number of tracks — let's say around 10-20 — you'll start finding favorites! I felt a lot of them were catchy, and the vocalists performing them all seemed pretty talented. The Normal and Hard difficulties start to feel enjoyable, and Maniac can be genuinely challenging.
I like the idea of I-Chu: Chibi Edition, as having a one-purchase version of a mobile game that grants you to access to almost everything is appealing. However, the way it forces you to unlock everything, the awkward localization, and the still frustrating gacha system hold it back. The music is good! The rhythm game element is pretty solid! Once you get some decent cards, you can make some strong teams! It's just all of the other stuff surrounding it bogs it down.
I-Chu: Chibi Edition will be available for the Nintendo Switch on October 3, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 2, 2024 2:30 PM
In a recent interview with Famitsu, Metal Gear Solid Delta Producer Noriaki Okamura and Creative Producer Yuji Korekado talked about the possibility of making more remakes of games in the Metal Gear series. In short, there's no news yet. [Thanks, Famitsu!]
When asked about the possibility of new Metal Gear remakes appearing in the future, Okamura said that, if the developers were to remake the original Metal Gear Solid or the first two Metal Gear titles as an example, the same mindset of keeping faithful to the original used for Metal Gear Solid Delta would not work. He noted that they would need to create many new elements from the ground up.
Because of this, the developers don't know if they can properly continue with the Metal Gear series or how far they would be able to take it. However, Okamura added that the developers would like to wait until people get the chance to play MGS Delta and offer their feedback before moving forward with the Metal Gear series.
With the number of staff members that worked on the original Metal Gear series growing thinner, the developers would like to create a way to preserve the Metal Gear series for the next 10 to 50 years. Korekado said that, if every Metal Gear title is available on PC, the chance of people continuing to play and discover the series in the next 10 or 20 years is high. That is part of their goal involving preserving the series.
In the latest Production Hotline broadcast for the Metal Gear series the developers confirmed that MGS Delta is currently playable from beginning to end. While they couldn't confirm the release date, they reassured players that the game won't take years to come out. In the latest Famitsu interview, the developers reiterated the news.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is currently in development and will appear for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Wednesday, October 2, 2024 6:56 PM Several cast members from Baldur's Gate 3 will reunite for a special Dungeons & Dragons Live show at MCM Comic-Con London this month. It was announced that Neil Newbon (Astarion), Devora Wilde (Lae'zel), Theo Solomon (Wyll), and Samantha Béart (Karlach) will take part in an Actual Play session titled "What We Do in the Cursed... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Wednesday, October 2, 2024 6:50 PM Hit Point Press has unveiled One Last Fight, a GM-less, roguelike card-based roleplaying game now live on Kickstarter. In this narrative-driven RPG, 1-4 players collaborate to defeat their final Nemesis in a series of escalating challenges, or face defeat themselves. The game centers around storytelling, where players create their characters' backstories and the history of... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Wednesday, October 2, 2024 6:36 PM Green Ronin Publishing has announced the release of the Quickstart guide for The Expanse: Transport Union Edition, now available for download. This new edition is based on the popular Expanse series by James S.A. Corey and offers players a chance to explore a fresh setting within the universe. The Quickstart can be downloaded from the... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Wednesday, October 2, 2024 6:24 PM Curseborne Brings Players Into a World of Magic, Curses, and Monstrous Lineages – On Kickstarter Now Onyx Path Publishing has launched its latest tabletop roleplaying game, Curseborne, on Kickstarter. The game offers players the opportunity to embody the "Accursed" — descendants of monstrous lineages living in a world closely resembling our own, but where curses dominate everyday life. Players explore a setting filled with intrigue, magic, and dark forces, navigating family... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Wednesday, October 2, 2024 6:12 PM Mongoose Publishing has announced that it has acquired the rights to Twilight: 2000 and 2300AD. These games will join Mongoose's existing lineup, which includes the popular Traveller series. In a statement, Mongoose Publishing's Matt Sprange shared that he is excited to take on these titles, as they hold personal significance from his early gaming days.... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Wednesday, October 2, 2024 4:45 PM Gritsilk Games has announced the launch of RipCrypt, a new tabletop role-playing game that combines fast-paced action with immersive storytelling. Designed for 1 to 8 players, RipCrypt is set in the Undergrade, a labyrinth of aqueducts, crypts, and catacombs beneath ancient ruins. Players will face a series of challenges, including hazards, traps, and lurking creatures,... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Wednesday, October 2, 2024 4:00 PM A new two-player tabletop RPG, The Time We Have: A Conversation Between Brothers, is set to debut on BackerKit on October 29th. This storytelling game explores the emotional complexities of family bonds in a post-apocalyptic setting, where one of the brothers has been infected with a zombie virus. Players will experience the final days of... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Wednesday, October 2, 2024 3:30 PM Hunters Entertainment and Double Proficiency have announced the upcoming Kickstarter campaign for Mycologist's Primer, the third installment in their Natural Library series, scheduled to begin on October 15. Mycologist's Primer is a system-agnostic book designed for tabletop role-playing games. It focuses on the world of fungi, lichens, and slime molds, providing game masters and players... |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, October 2, 2024 4:29 PM Previously launched on PC. The post Baldur's Gate III Patch 7 Now Available on Consoles appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, October 2, 2024 4:09 PM The short trailer showcases several locations The post Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone Gets New Gameplay Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, October 2, 2024 3:49 PM A PS5 version was recently released. The post Palworld is Getting a Mobile Version By PUBG Studios appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, October 2, 2024 3:35 PM Silent Hill 2 will launch on October 8. The post Silent Hill 2 Remake Download Size and Pre-load Date Revealed appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |