GamersHeroes Monday, October 14, 2024 5:12 PM A retro suburban gothic survival horror game, Vincent Adinolfi and DreadXP's Heartworm has received a new playable demo as part of Steam Next Fest. The post Lo-fi Survival Horror Title Heartworm Appearing at Steam Next Fest appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, October 14, 2024 4:54 PM Arcade-like action awaits when BancyCo's Neo Harbor Rescue Squad hits the PC and consoles next month, on November 12. The post Neo Harbor Rescue Squad Launching November 12 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, October 14, 2024 3:29 PM Discover everything that awaits heroes in ARTDINK and Square Enix's Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake with the overview trailer for the title. The post Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Gameplay Overview Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, October 14, 2024 12:10 PM The latest character trailer for TAMSOFT and Bandai Namco's BLEACH Rebirth of Souls puts the spotlight on the commander-in-chief of the Onmitsukidō, Soi Fon. The post BLEACH Rebirth of Souls Soi Fon Character Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Monday, October 14, 2024 12:40 PM  Rumored to have been in development for years in or around an increasingly fractured Bungie, Destiny: Rising has been a poorly kept secret for the last couple of months. But now it's official, with NetEase announcing the mobile game today, and the first close alpha beginning next month. |
Kotaku Monday, October 14, 2024 12:00 PM  The wolf does in fact die in Neva, the new platform-adventure game from Nomada Studio. That's not really a spoiler, as the game's reveal trailer showed this very moment off and it's the very first thing you'll experience when you start playing. What you'll be wondering for the next five hours, however, is if the… |
Kotaku Monday, October 14, 2024 11:40 AM  It's arguable that GTA Online's Halloween event is proving somewhat popular. The zombie-slaughtering North Yankton Nightmare, added to the game along with GTA V's opening location, Ludendorff, has been so popular Rockstar had to increase the community challenge goals ten-fold. Three days in, even that goal was over… |
Kotaku Monday, October 14, 2024 10:45 AM  A year ago, Payday 3released to calamity, as the always-online game immediately wasn't, with outages lasting for over a week. When people finally were able to play it turned out they didn't like it much, made worse when vital patches kept missing their deadlines, communication fell apart, and eventually senior heads… |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 4:16 PM  Don't get me wrong, there are hundreds more sophisticated and impactful videogames out there, but few games released over the last few years hold a softer spot in my heart than Dead Island 2. Maybe it was the painfully long wait for the sequel to finally emerge, but I think it's one of the best zombie games of recent times thanks to its varied semi-open world areas, in-depth weapon customization, and incredibly detailed gore. Well, it's about to get even better when its imminent Patch 6 arrives, and Dambuster Studio has just revealed what to expect from one of its biggest additions - New Game Plus. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Dead Island 2 characters guide, Dead Island 2 review, Dead Island 2 map |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 2:59 PM  PDP just revealed six beautiful new Tekken 8 Victrix Pro FS Arcade fight sticks, but they're going to cost you quite a pretty penny to own. The good news is that these fight sticks are built to last, and the limited edition designs come numbered out of 300. Many of the best fight sticks are expensive, as they're a tailor-made bit of kit that only has one purpose. That being said, the $499.99 being asked for these is going to be hard to swallow, even for the most dedicated Tekken 8 player. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 1:41 PM  While Bungie has been hard at work laying out the future of Destiny 2, a brand new Destiny game has just been announced. No, it's not Destiny 3 - it's actually an intriguing mobile spin off called Destiny Rising that has PvE and PvP modes, an alternate timeline, and features several notable and new characters from the game's vast universe. Continue reading A new Destiny game has been revealed, but it's not Destiny 3 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best space games, Best multiplayer games, Best RPGs |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 12:47 PM  Videogames thrive on chaos. Plugging cheats into GTA, modding Skyrim to hell and back, or shouting over your friends in Lethal Company. Secret Agent Wizard Boy is built around these bizarro moments, and it finally has a demo you can try with your friends. From the combined effort of the Szymanski brothers - think Dusk, Iron Lung, and many others - this is what happens to PS1-era Harry Potter when no one checks in. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Upcoming PC games, Best indie games, Free Steam games |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 12:20 PM  What are the best Minecraft house ideas? Here, you'll find some cool Minecraft houses to inspire your next creation. There are so many themes and materials at your disposal in 1.21, so we've dug deep into the Minecraft house designs available to set you on your way to creating your dream home. As you play one of the best PC games of the decade, whether you're an adventurer, builder, or redstone engineer, you still want a nice, cozy home to go back to at the end of a busy day. While constructing your perfect Minecraft house is a time-consuming venture, nothing beats that feeling of returning to the safety of your home in the survival game, pockets full of treasures from a day of exploring. Whether or not you boost the look of your builds with Minecraft shaders or texture packs, these Minecraft house ideas will look stylish in any world. Continue reading 63 cool Minecraft house ideas for 1.21 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 12:18 PM  I thought Xbox and Activision had bled the announcement well dry for Call of Duty Black Ops 6, but ahead of the game's launch next week, there's one final surprise: Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can stream Black Ops 6 to a plethora of devices from day one using Xbox Cloud Gaming. Oh, and Modern Warfare 3 and Call of Duty Warzone are joining the party too. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 release date, Best FPS games, Best Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 12:00 PM  There's a misplaced perception that 'artsy' games are disingenuous: a psychological manipulation of color, sound, and motif engineered to make players feel something. Some are undoubtedly too heavy-handed – their narrative brush strokes too predictable, their allegories too obvious – but even at their best, they demand a degree of emotional work from the player to succeed. Neva is one such experience. Continue reading Neva review - a poignant platformer that will make you cry |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 12:02 PM  What are the best games like Minecraft? Way back in 2010, a little game called Minecraft proved to be a revelation in video games, inspiring a whole generation of players and developers in the process. It's a blocky sandbox world that essentially lets us create anything we like and share it with our friends. The cultural phenomenon sold millions of copies, even before Microsoft acquired developer Mojang Studios in 2014. Since its initial release, there have been a plethora of Minecraft clones. Each does their best to match one of the best PC games of all time, but few have really delivered the whole package like Minecraft does. Sometimes, though, you may only want part of the Minecraft experience, augmented with other aspects that make the Minecraft-like unique - that's where this guide to the best games like Minecraft comes in. All the games on this list are similar to Minecraft in some fashion, be they crafting games, building games, adventure games, or an altogether different part of what makes Minecraft our favorite blocky game. Continue reading The 16 best games like Minecraft 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 12:30 PM  When is the next Steam sale? It feels like one Steam sale has just ended when the next one begins, but with some events offering better discounts than others and genre-specific sales to look out for, it's a good idea to keep these dates to hand. Fortunately, we've got a complete list of all the official Steam sale dates for 2024 and beyond, so you can make a dent in your Steam wishlist without breaking the bank. Whether you're looking for new PC games to sink your teeth into or simply the best PC games of all time, there's something for everyone on Steam. Genre sales can introduce you to hidden gems if you can snap up the bargains in time, while seasonal Steam sales can last for weeks, with more games, DLC, and bundles available at chunkier discounts. Continue reading When is the next Steam sale? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Steam FAQ, Steam family sharing, Steam in-home streaming |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 12:00 PM  What are the best free Steam games in 2024? If you are bored and don't have much spare cash, you don't need to fear a gaming drought. Steam is loaded with games you can play without spending a dime. What's more, many of them are very good indeed: games that are just as much fun to play as their full-price, wallet-destroying siblings. In recent years, free Steam games have become the norm, with some even overtaking paid-for triple-A tiles as the leaders of the PC gaming hobby. Take a quick look at the platform's most-played list, and from FPS games to MMORPGs, you'll see that a significant proportion of the most popular and best PC games on the platform happen to be free-to-play. So, because we desperately care about the health of your bank account - and honestly worry about how much money you're spending on your nasty gaming habit - we want to help you find all the best free PC games you can play right now. Continue reading 47 of the best free Steam games you can play right now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Warzone loadouts, Best Warzone AR, Best Warzone guns |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 11:47 AM  What are the best Minecraft seeds for 1.21? In essence, seeds are codes that Minecraft uses to generate worlds for you. With the right seed, you can live your every fantasy in this amazing game, like easy-access strongholds for speedrunning, beautiful landscapes for building, or rare structures for looting. Given the infinite nature of Minecraft seeds, we've scoured the internet and tested our own to find the coolest and most demanded seeds. You can leave your world generation completely up to fate, but if you're unlucky, you could spend hours looking for a Minecraft village, an ancient city, desert temples, or whatever else you want to experience in the sandbox game. So that you don't waste time exploring a bad seed, we've built this comprehensive list of 53 cool Minecraft seeds. Unless otherwise stated, these seeds work for Minecraft Java version 1.21, so make sure your Minecraft launcher is set up for version 1.21 before heading into the game, or you may get different results. You can use these seeds in Bedrock edition thanks to parity, but some structures may differ. Continue reading The 53 best Minecraft seeds for 1.21 October 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 11:39 AM  Halloween is by far my favorite time of year in an MMO. Jack-o'-lanterns adorn the streets, ghostly quests become available, and there's all manner of gothic attire to unlock. The RuneScape Field of Screams quest is one of the spooky season's best, with the 2024 Harvest Hollow event launching in full swing. There's a brand new hub, plenty of activities to get involved in, and the Horsemen of the Apocalypse even make an appearance. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, The making of RuneScape, Runescape system requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 11:33 AM  It's always nice to get a brand new game for free, and if you're interested in playing Atlus' new JRPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, you can claim a free copy if you buy one of MSI's new X870 or X870E motherboards right now. Optimized for the AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs, MSI hopes to be among the contenders for best gaming motherboard with its new X870 and X870E models. The boards feature a range of exciting tech including EZ component installation and removal, up to 10Gbps WiFi 7 connection, and Frozr design which places an emphasis on hardware cooling, keeping your system running smoothly even under a high load. Continue reading Grab Metaphor ReFantazio for free, thanks to MSI MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon AC review, MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X Trio review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 11:28 AM  Deckbuilders and RPGs are easily among our favorite genres here at PCGamesN, and when we hear about the two being combined, that's just something we have to look into. Enter Dark Sky, which takes a bit of Slay the Spire, adds a sci-fi spin and a branching skill system, and works it all into a narrative story game. Now, we've got five free Steam keys for it to give away to a lucky few winners. Continue reading Grab a free Steam key for Dark Sky, a new sci-fi RPG deckbuilder MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best card games, Best RPGs, Best turn-based strategy games |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 11:22 AM  What is the Warzone Season 6 release date? Both Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone are constantly changing, and whether you're a fan of the free-to-play battle royale, the many MW3 multiplayer modes, or all of the above, there's something new to enjoy with the arrival of each new season. Whether it's in battle royale game Warzone, or Modern Warfare 3 in general, the CoD devs are always looking to go above and beyond with each new content drop. This can lead to some wild collabs - Season 4's mech-filled Gundam crossover being a prime example. Season 6 injected some spookiness into proceedings, and scared the living daylights out of us before Halloween hits. Continue reading Next Warzone Season and Season 6 details MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Warzone loadouts, Best Warzone AR, Best Warzone guns |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 11:21 AM  Sci-fi builder The Planet Crafter has garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam and a healthy player base since its release in April, but following its recent update (and current sizable sale), the open-world survival crafter has had a serious bump in player count. Since the release of the Planet Humble DLC on Tuesday October 8, player count has increased tenfold, jumping from 1,844 to 18,449 in just under a week. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best crafting games, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 11:03 AM  Humble Bundle has just launched its Handheld Hits sale, which comprises games that run great on devices like the Steam Deck. With over 200 games included in the sale, it can be hard to know which titles you should be buying. Thankfully, I can help you out with five recommendations for incredible games you should buy while they are cheap. While the Steam Deck is starting to show its age, it is still the best handheld gaming PC for anyone who wants the easiest route to playing games on the go. Humble Bundle is no stranger to these kinds of sales, and each one offers a great chance to expand your Steam Deck library with some incredible titles. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 12:07 PM  Beyond These Stars is singing a very different tune to your typical city-building fare. That song is one of the celestial-sized Kewa, an intergalactic space whale ferrying your people across the stars. While Cities Skylines 2 has you focusing on the municipality of your urban utopia, Beyond These Stars tasks you with living a peaceful coexistence with Kewa, while exploring the cosmos for more resources and life. It's a city builder on the grandest scale imaginable, and we've finally learned even more about it. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city builders, Best strategy games, Best space games |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 11:03 AM  What does the latest Fortnite map look like? Chapter 5 Season 4 sees Doctor Doom return to the island, alongside an assembly of other Marvel heroes and villains. As ever, they're not the only new addition to the island, as the location itself has gone through some major changes since season 3. Since the battle royale game is constantly in flux, everything in this guide probably will change throughout the season. This goes also for the many Fortnite weapons and Fortnite NPCs, including those beloved superheroes. So, here are the latest changes to the Fortnite map in Chapter 5 Season 4. Continue reading Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 map MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite map, Fortnite skins, Fortnite weapons |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 10:18 AM  Who are the Delta Force operators? The multiplayer experience in Team Jade's reimagining of Delta Force Black Hawk Down takes its cues from extraction shooter mainstays, spliced with the specialist-based class system seen in the likes of Battlefield 2042. As such, you can gain the upper hand on your future opponents just by learning about the specialists in the upcoming shooter. As of the Delta Force Steam Next Fest demo, there are seven operators. Each operator falls under one of four positions: Assault, Engineer, Recon, or Support. While these positions indicate what each of the FPS game characters excel at, the real meat is in an operator's kit. Alongside a character-specific trait, each operator has unique tactical gear and two gadgets that can be used out in the field. To find out more about each of the Delta Force operators and what they're packing as you prepare for the Delta Force release date, read on. Continue reading All Delta Force operators MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best upcoming PC games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 10:03 AM  The new AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is reportedly massively quicker than the 7800X3D, according to a new leak that's reportedly come from the MSI OC Lab. This latest leak pits the two CPUs against each other in Cinebench and gives us a glimpse of the gaming performance of the new chip in Far Cry 6 and Black Myth: Wukong. If these figures are genuine, then the Ryzen 7 9800X3D looks set to take the best gaming CPU trophy when it launches. Not only does it look significantly quicker than the current champ, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, but even Intel has admitted that the 9800X3D will beat the Core Ultra 9 285K when it launches. Continue reading AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D beats 7800X3D in new gaming CPU benchmark leak MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 10:19 AM  What are the best Baldur's Gate 3 mods? The modding community working on Larian games has a storied history when it comes to DOS and Baldur's Gate, and the BG3 community is no different thanks to official mod support for the DnD game. We've delved into the BG3 mods that are available to add even more to the already massively entertaining game to find the very best ones. As we explore in our Baldur's Gate 3 review, the RPG game is filled with interesting and unique experiences, including hours of content that most players will likely never see, which includes most of the Baldur's Gate 3 endings. Somehow, though, the modding community has still found gaps worth filling to improve your Baldur's Gate 3 experience. Continue reading The 26 best Baldur's Gate 3 mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 builds, BG3 mods, Baldur's Gate 3 classes |
PCGamesN Monday, October 14, 2024 10:57 AM  What are the best multiplayer games? Intricate gameplay and glistening visuals only go so far; humans often provide the biggest surprises with schemes that transform even the most average game into an unforgettable experience you'll be talking about until the end of time. Fast and frantic or tense and calculated, the best multiplayer games come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it's vying for control of the payload in an FPS game or fighting for survival in a co-op game with your friends, these experiences wouldn't be the same without a bunch of real people. We've curated a list of the best PC games with multiplayer functionality so you can go around killing, maiming, or, occasionally, helping random people on the internet. Continue reading The best multiplayer games to play with friends 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends tier list |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, October 14, 2024 1:42 PM  Looking for a new gaming monitor? I don't mean to tempt you, but this is one hell of a deal. Beating its most recent Black Friday pricing ($1179) by over $200, the Samsung 49" Odyssey G93SC Series OLED Curved Gaming Monitor is now down to $949 at Amazon. That's $650 off its original list price, and one of the best deals of the year so far. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, October 14, 2024 1:00 PM  Cast your mind back ten years. Done? Good, you survived the hideous form of time travel known as long-term memory. Now, do you see a horrendous first-person shooter anywhere back there, full of memes and intentionally terrible font choices? Congratulations, you may have remembered 420BlazeIt, a freakish eyesore of a game developed during a 7-day game jam by one of the people behind Crossy Road, of all things. It briefly did the YouTuber rounds, back when YouTube was not yet the anxiety-inducing ad factory it is today. Now I'm going to ask you to come back to the present. But prepare for a bit of a shock - there's a sequel coming to that bong huffing shooter. 420BlazeIt 2 has been announced for some months, but now there's a demo you can play too. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, October 14, 2024 12:41 PM  Space whale city builder Beyond These Stars has been delayed till 2025, developers Balancing Monkey Games have announced, for there are too many monkeys to balance, and too many astral cetaceans to wrangle before the early access launch. I react to this news with mingled happiness and disappointment. Disappointment at the delay, and happiness, because I hadn't heard of Beyond These Stars before. To coincide with the delay announcement they've released a new trailer, below, which talks us through the business of foraging on passing planets. It looks engrossing. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, October 14, 2024 12:00 PM  Neva is the Sophomore effort from Nomada Studio, who you may remember from their beautiful, dreamy platformer Gris. Neva is not a literal sequel to Gris, but it certainly seems to be one in a spiritual sense, as it, too, is a floaty hand-illustrated platformer fond of metaphor. Neva introduces some drama, with combat and a health system (if not actual stakes because of near-instant restarts), and although neither the platforming nor combat are precise enough to be neat bedfellows, I think we should be willing to forgive most of the mess. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, October 14, 2024 11:46 AM  Sektori promises to "transport you into another state of consciousness", but what the pulsing soundtrack initially did was transport me to Youtube so I could look up this scene from Spaced, where Michael Smiley raves out to a boiling kettle. By elegant coincidence, that video is about the length of my longest run so far in Sektori's demo - a very busy 60 seconds or so. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, October 14, 2024 11:07 AM  Credit where it's due to Silent Sadie, whose Steam Next Fest demo is out now: even within the confines of a 2.5D platformer, I don't think it could lean any harder into its love of pratfallin', piano-tinklin' 1920s comedy cinema. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, October 14, 2024 10:52 AM  Both part of Italy's "not very big" developer community, Morbidware's Diego Sacchetti and Misbug have known each other for a long time, but hadn't had the chance to collaborate together until 2019's The Textorcist: The Story of Ray Bibbia - a bullet hell where you dodge projectiles and type in exorcisms to banish demons. They worked well together, so started looking for their next project - something full-time that could take the place of the increasing instability of freelancing. It was a shared passion away from videogames that ended up moulding the shape that project would take. "We love tabletop RPGs," says designer and programmer Sacchetti. "So when we stumbled into Mörk Borg, and then we started to play, we looked at each other in the eyes and said, 'Why don't we make a game out of it?'" |
Siliconera Monday, October 14, 2024 3:00 PM
It's difficult to access an RPG Maker game! It sort of feels like you can't completely do so until you potentially make a few games that are multiple hours. Your affection (or dislike) for it only grows the more time you spend with it. Like I only knew how much I adored RPG Maker FES after I got halfway through a Neoromance-like original game I'd made. So while I spent about five hours working on a project on my Switch already, I still feel like I'm only scratching the surface with RPG Maker WITH. However, while it does feel like it could lead to interesting creations, I also feel like it isn't exactly what I wanted from a new entry.
In games like RPG Maker WITH, you're presented with the map making, asset designing, and editing tools necessary to create RPGs (or other types of games). So it ends up being a whole process, due to creating all maps for the world, towns, dungeons, and villages, developing the people and monsters who inhabit them with provided assets, crafting a story, working on balancing, and generally preparing everything. As with all other entries in the series, you start out with everything you need. There are pre-made sprites for it all. You select what you need and place it where it works best for you. You essentially lay everything out as needed. The interface allows you to quickly go through different areas.
The thing that struck me as I dabbled with it on the Switch is that there are basically two groups RPG Maker WITH is geared toward. One seems like it would be people who are completely new to the RPG Maker experience. This is because of the heavy reliance on included sample data and asset sharing. A big selling point of this installment is being able to work with other people on the same game. However, given the nature of these titles and this being a Switch-exclusive for the moment, I'm not entirely sure how well adopted it will be. So you might not find those other people assisting.
But also, since RPG Maker WITH doesn't offer any tutorials or insights, it is far from being an ideal introduction. Even the official website for the game isn't much help, as the section directing you to guides sends you to an outside website instead of any official videos made by Gotcha Gotcha Games or NIS America. I'm incredibly familiar with the series and spent hours with RPG Maker FES, but found each editor has its nuances and works differently. So it even took me about an hour or two of experimentation to start working things out.
Which makes it feel like RPG Maker WITH is really for the other potential audience. That is, folks already experienced with the tool. While those of us used to things will easily jump into building up characters, designing maps, and organizing enemy encounters, there are parts that still feel like they place us in the weeds. A walkthrough for the Event Editor would have been absolutely appreciated. Even though it is mostly a common sense sort of feature and those familiar with past games will probably pick it up quickly, I found it a little intimidating to be faced with learning the new scripting feature again.
As such, it feels like RPG Maker WITH isn't as open and welcoming as it could be on the Switch, even though it is a fine and capable tool. Especially given the idea and concept of this being a more inclusive experience that encourages people to work together and there are so many sharing elements. You'd think the options for newcomers would be at least offer the option of a tutorial to walk you through at the very least the event editor portion. As for more advanced and experienced creators, I'm sure we'll start to see some fun things show up over the next few months or even years. But then, since it is limited to the console, I do wonder and hope that its the case and people won't just pick up RPG Maker MV or MZ for the PC instead.
RPG Maker WITH is available on the Nintendo Switch. It will come to the PS4 and PS5 in 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, October 14, 2024 12:00 PM
I suppose I've gotten accustomed to playing Square Enix JRPGs on my mobile devices, so when it comes to a game like Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, it didn't initially hit me how impressive it was to actually be going through it on an iPad. However, the more time I've spent with this latest entry in the series, I've come to appreciate just how much fun it is to play on a tablet, as well as how well it works as an experience on the platform due to its nature.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is, like all entries in this spin-off series, an installment focused on monster catching and taming. Different enough from Pokemon to stand out, it can feel like you're working alongside the creatures, rather than raising them like battle-thirsty pets. It's also an interesting supplemental story that builds on everything we know about Psaro and Dragon Quest IV, offering new insights and motivations for someone we've come to see as potentially a sympathetic antagonist over the years. So right from the start, there's a strong foundation.
The first thing that impressed me is how Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince looks on an iPad, as it is one of the promising Square Enix mobile JRPGs. I know textures could sometimes be an issue in the PC version, but the game handles well on even my five-year-old device. It's reassuring! It's even able to keep up when there are a lot of monsters on-screen. Of course, the general Dragon Quest art direction is a big help here, as is the general design direction and seasonal endeavors that ensure everything is very vibrant.
But what really left me feeling satisfied is how well-suited the gameplay loop and nature of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is for a mobile experience. While its battles and concept plays differently than Pokemon, it still has that captivating creature capturing mechanic that is great at garnering attention. It's so easy to focus on finding new monsters for the squad, building them up, and moving forward because of the strengths they bring. But then also, I have a habit of just enjoying collecting characters I like in these types of titles. Since I have a fondness for Slimes, it's 100% slime time when going through the game. Like I still desperately want and need a Goonache Goodie, and I'm amazed by how cute ones like the Scallop Slime and Onion Slime are.
It isn't a totally perfect mobile experience. I missed the ability to play with a controller, though the touchscreen controls are perfectly adept and capable in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince. I also did notice some frame rate hiccups when certain attacks were used in battles or a lot of characters were on-screen. Again, something that is expected with the mobile version of a mobile Square Enix title or really any JRPG of this sort running on a tablet. I tend to always play offline and solo for these sorts of games, so the lack of Online Battles wasn't an issue for me. It could be for some, however.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is the sort of mobile RPG I find I keep coming back to. I'll play for 15 to 30 minutes. Get a taste of adventure and creature capturing. I appreciate the designs of characters I like, and probably get excited about which ones I recently found. Then, I go ahead and go back to picking away at something else. It's a handy type of title to have on the go.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is available on the Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Monday, October 14, 2024 10:30 AM
Koei Tecmo has revealed Elise as the third of six heroines who will appear in Venus Vacation Prism - Dead or Alive Xtreme. Asami Seto will also return from the original Venus Vacation to provide Japanese voiceovers for the character.
Elise is one of the Venus Vacation original characters who debuted in the free-to-play game. She appeared first in the Japanese release in July 2021, and she also later joined the Asian English version's roster.
Koei Tecmo describes Elise as a former owner of another facility who comes for the player as a Life Coach. Her favorite color, food, and drink is Snow White, Stollen bread, and Jelly drink, respectively.
The trailer showing how Elise will look like in Venus Vacation Prism is available to view on the game's official X account:
Koei Tecmo had previously confirmed the appearances of Misaki and Fiona in the upcoming romance adventure game. Including Elise, all three characters revealed for Prism so far made their debuts in the original Venus Vacation. The company will reveal three more heroines in the coming weeks.
Venus Vacation Prism - Dead or Alive Xtreme will appear on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam and DMM Games in Japan and Asia in early 2025.
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TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Monday, October 14, 2024 5:42 PM Loke Battle Mats has revealed the latest addition to its line of tabletop role-playing accessories. The Terrain Set includes two Books of Battle Mats, designed to connect seamlessly. For the first time, this set also includes reusable scenery stickers. The Terrain Set features plain terrain maps, designed to serve as a neutral backdrop for fantasy... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Monday, October 14, 2024 4:58 PM Games Workshop has announced the upcoming release of the Kill Team Starter Set, which introduces new players to the tactical skirmish game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. The set features two iconic factions: the Space Marines and the Plague Marines. It includes 14 push-fit miniatures, representing both the Space Marines and Plague Marine. This... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Monday, October 14, 2024 4:23 PM Chaosium has announced the return of its Call of Cthulhu Humble Bundle in an encore edition. This bundle includes over $425 worth of digital content for $25, featuring the core Call of Cthulhu rules, the Starter Set, the Investigator Handbook, and the Keeper Rulebook. The encore edition also adds the newly released Nameless Horrors 2nd... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Monday, October 14, 2024 4:09 PM This week's preview from Games Workshop showcases new releases for Legions Imperialis and Warhammer 40,000. The highlights include the introduction of Mechanicum factions in the Rise of the Dark Mechanicum expansion and a new Combat Patrol set for the Blood Angels. Rise of the Dark Mechanicum explores the early stages of the Schism of Mars... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Monday, October 14, 2024 3:27 PM Fantasy Flight Games has announced the release of The Innsmouth Conspiracy Campaign Expansion for Arkham Horror: The Card Game. The expansion is now available for purchase at local retailers and through the Fantasy Flight Games online store. Set in the coastal town of Innsmouth, the expansion follows investigators as they search for their lost memories... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Monday, October 14, 2024 3:21 PM Officina Meningi's latest project, Totem – The Spirits' RPG, is now available on Kickstarter. This narrative-driven, horror role-playing game offers a rules-light system that draws inspiration from ghost story classics like Poltergeist, Paranormal Activity, The Ring, Insidious, and Silent Hill. Players take on the roles of Seekers, navigating haunted locations in search of clues to... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Monday, October 14, 2024 3:05 PM Monte Cook Games has announced The Darkest Woods, a new horror-themed adventure. The adventure is designed to integrate into any tabletop roleplaying game, regardless of the system or setting. The narrative centers on a dark and dangerous forest filled with witches, monsters, spirits, and other threats. The Darkest Woods aims to create a unique experience... |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, October 14, 2024 3:36 PM A demo trailer was also released. The post Ys X: Nordics Demo Now Available Worldwide appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, October 14, 2024 3:17 PM A gameplay trailer was also released. The post Nubia Coming to MultiVersus This Month appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, October 14, 2024 3:00 PM Will feature several games and trailers. The post Xbox Partner Preview Event Announced for This Week appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, October 14, 2024 2:42 PM Duncan was the head of Rare for 14 years. The post Rare Head Craig Duncan Has Been Promoted to Head of Xbox Game Studios appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
MonsterVine Monday, October 14, 2024 11:00 AM Until I played Life is Strange: True Colors I wasn't sure how Deck Nine was going to handle being in charge of the Life is Strange franchise. I was pleasantly surprised by how well True Colors turned out and adapted Max's strange superpowers with a new protagonist. With the upcoming release of Life is Strange: […] |