GamersHeroes Tuesday, October 15, 2024 2:23 PM Now available for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, players can get to dancing with the release of Just Dance 2025 - gear up with the launch trailer for the title. The post Just Dance 2025 Launch Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, October 15, 2024 1:22 PM Nexon's Action Strategy RPG Blue Archive is celebrating its 3-year Anniversary in a big way with its Thanksgiving Update. The post Blue Archive Celebrating 3-Year Anniversary With Thanksgiving Event appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:17 PM The team at The Pokémon Company International, in collaboration with the team at Niantic, have announced that Gigantamax Pokémon will make their way to Pokémon GO starting October 26. The post Gigantamax Pokémon Coming to Pokémon GO Starting October 26 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 15, 2024 3:35 PM  Twitch streamer and famous YouTuber Zack "Asmongold" Hoyt has had his zackrawrr account banned after a racist rant about Muslims and Palestinians killed in Gaza went viral on social media. "My bad," he shared on X (formerly Twitter) following an online backlash. "Looking back on it, I was way too much of an asshole… |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 15, 2024 3:10 PM  Last weekend, Joker: Folie à Deux arrived in theaters with poor reviews, negative fan reactions, and a much lower opening box office weekend than the first Joker movie. And now the $200 million sequel has dropped about 80 percent in its second weekend while Terrifier 3, an indie horror flick, became the biggest movie… |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 15, 2024 3:00 PM  My patience with Overwatch 2 is wearing thin, and it's only getting thinner as the hero shooter enters its 13th season today, October 15. The Halloween-centric season is full of recolors of old skins and a lot of the cosmetic favoritism that has plagued the game in the past year. But it also has a new patch, one that… |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 15, 2024 2:50 PM  For most of the latest episode of HBO's The Penguin, Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti) suffers at the hands of men. We learn how she was forced into Arkham Asylum by her father after she questioned how her mother died, and was then repeatedly violated by the male doctor there and stripped of her rights until she did, in… |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 15, 2024 2:40 PM  Bandai Namco may be the latest big gaming company to face cutbacks. According to a new report by Bloomberg, the Japanese publisher behind the fresh hit Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, which sold 3 million copies in its first day,recently canceled a project it was working on for Nintendo, as well as other internal games,… |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 15, 2024 2:30 PM  In retrospect, it is a little weird how that otherwise ridiculously generous multi-hour demo for Metaphor: ReFantazio just kinda decided, "You've had enough," after a random boss in Regalith Grand Cathedral. Over a million people have since told Atlus, "We'll tell you when we've had enough," and bit the bullet on the… |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 15, 2024 1:40 PM  Steam Next Fest, which kicked off in 2021 as the successor to the Steam Game Festival, remains one of the best ways to see what good games are on the horizon. The event, which runs several times a year, gives players a chance to try out demos from a slew of in-development titles. We've been through the latest batch to… |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:30 PM  Silent Hill, nestled gently against the shores of Toluca Lake, is a little buried treasure of a town that has been charming both locals and tourists for decades. Those majestic trees, those quaint little stores, the rich history, and, of course, a beautiful hotel right on the shores of the lake itself. |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:20 PM  The eclectic mix of stuff coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next few weeks includes some Call of Duty games, some nasty zombies, StarCraft, a South Park RPG, and a wonderful indie game about a growing hole. |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 15, 2024 11:55 AM  Across the 1025 Pokémon Game Freak has put out into the world, there are a handful that are cursed with some internet-poisoned nonsense that makes them an instant meme. You can't have a Lopunny or a Gardevoir in your team without drawing suspicious glances. Don't ask Vaporeon fans how they're doing these days. Now, an… |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 15, 2024 11:30 AM  For many, there was a lingering hope that the first major expansion for Starfield, Shattered Space, would rescue the game from the throes of mediocrity. Then, with a focus on House Va'ruun and their home planet of Va'ruun'kai, the story-based DLC launched and immediately plummeted, becoming one of Bethesda's most… |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 15, 2024 10:55 AM  It feels like only yesterday that Red Dead Redemption 2 arrived back on PS Plus, daring everyone to finally go ahead and finish the overwhelmingly big open-world Western. But now it's leaving the PlayStation subscription service again in October, along with a bunch of other cool stuff. |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 15, 2024 9:30 AM  Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero perfectly encapsulates what people love about the series: the giant energy beams, passionate screaming, and even the comedy is intact, with characters like Yajirobe creating an online meta with appropriate antics. And of course there are the eponymous mystical Dragon Balls, and the various… |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 15, 2024 8:30 AM  A total overhaul for New World certainly wasn't on everyone's bingo sheet, but here we are, pleasantly surprised. New World Aeternum completely revamps the original game from the ground up, making MMORPG more user-friendly, approachable, and, in some spots, downright fun. With such a massive, open experience, new… |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 2:31 PM  Sure, it now leans on its 2019 remaster, but it's incredible to think that Age of Empires 2 is still going super strong 25 years on from when it first graced our PCs. It is undisputable strategy game royalty and expansions are still arriving thick and fast for it. In an exciting new announcement World's Edge has revealed AoE2's next expansion - however, it's unlike anything we've seen before, and it's not even World's Edge that's making it. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Age of Empires 2: DE review, Best strategy games on PC, Best RTS games on PC |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 2:26 PM  What are the new Pets Go codes? This is the latest spinoff from BIG Games Pets' series of Pet-themed Roblox experiences. This one lets you fulfill your dreams of collecting cube-shaped critters. When codes for free items or boosts are thrown into the mix, though, the experience for Pets Go will get even better. Just like when using Pet Simulator 99 codes or Pet Catchers codes, the opportunity to grab free rewards for Go should add even more fun to the pet-tapping RNG experience. For Roblox players searching for the latest Pets Go codes, this is the guide for you. Continue reading Pets Go codes October 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 2:27 PM  What are the best archetypes in New World Aeternum? This re-branding of Amazon Games' MMORPG into more of a co-op action RPG comes with seven starting classes, or 'archetypes,' to choose from. From the straightforward Soldier to the unique Musketeer, it's a hard choice to begin with - luckily, we've put together a tier list of the best archetypes so you know which one is for you. That said, archetypes are little more than starting weapons and equipment, meaning there's nothing stopping you from investing in other weapons from other archetypes. If you're just starting out in New World Aeternum, you might want to dive into our in-depth guide to the best New World Aeternum builds for the early and mid-game in PvE and PvP. Continue reading Best New World Aeternum class and top weapons for all archetypes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: New World server list, Best MMORPGs, New World review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:54 PM  Despite first emerging over 11 years ago, it's amazing to see DayZ still going strong. Arguably the main forefather of zombie survival games, there are still regular updates and even entire expansions dropping for it. Today sees one such expansion arrive, and it takes players to a frosty new map that will make surviving in DayZ the hardest it's ever been. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Does DayZ have crossplay?, DayZ system requirements, DayZ base building tips |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:32 PM  The exciting return of 90's first-person shooter Delta Force is here, and you can play it right now for free thanks to the Steam Next Fest. If you're unsure if your gaming PC can meet the Delta Force system requirements, you'll be happy to know they're actually quite low, if you can excuse oddly high RAM demands. You won't need the best graphics card to play Delta Force during its demo window, but there is always a chance that the system requirements could change in the lead-up to the full release. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best old games, Best war games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:27 PM  Corsair has unveiled the Virtuoso Max gaming headset, which it promises delivers "spectacularly clear, precise audio" thanks to its new 50mm graphene drivers. The Corsair Virtuoso Max also includes active noise cancelling, Dolby Atmos spatial audio and you can customize the tuning of the headphones to suit your hearing. As a maker of several of the best gaming headsets around, Corsair is no stranger to dialing up the design of its gaming headsets but the Virtuoso Max is one of its most expensive options yet. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Corsair HS80 Max headset review, Corsair M75 Air mouse review, Best gaming keyboard |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:08 PM  Corsair is no stranger to building top of the line, giant PC cases for those enthusiasts seeking the utmost in storage expansion space, cooling capacity and more. In fact, it's not even a stranger to building PC cases that can house two PCs, with its 1000D case already achieving that feat. However, the new Corsair 9000D RGB Airflow is its most capable yet when it comes to cooling, with the new Corsair case housing up to 18 fans. This colossal new Corsair case also includes a slide out InfiniRail fan mount system, enough space for both a 480mm and a 360mm water-cooling radiator, and room for six SSDs and five hard drives. It's enough to clearly make this a strong best PC case contender, as you'd hope given its mammoth price. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Corsair HS80 Max headset review, Corsair M75 Air mouse review, Best gaming keyboard |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:03 PM  When was the Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release date? While its subtitle may be unfamiliar to Western audiences, Sparking Zero is the long-awaited Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 4. After a 16-year hiatus, publisher Bandai Namco drafted in Spike Chunsoft – the original studio at the helm of Budokai Tenkaichi – to ensure Sparking Zero remains an authentic Dragon Ball experience for fans and newcomers alike. Dragon Ball Sparking Zero ushers the popular 3D arena brawler onto current-gen platforms, and we expect it to take advantage of all the latest tech to ensure the fighting game looks and feels as smooth as ever. Aside from the core gameplay mechanics that define the Budokai Tenkaichi series, Sparking Zero is also set to include "genre-defining features" to create "one of the most immersive anime game experiences of all time" according to Bandai Namco CEO Arnaud Muller. Here's everything you need to about Dragon Ball Sparking Zero. Continue reading Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release date, gameplay, and trailers MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon Ball Sparking Zero roster, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release date, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero system requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:00 PM  If you're after a top-tier gaming PC, now is the time to buy thanks to a major discount on a whole range of PCs from iBUYPOWER. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the company is offering savings of between $50 and $300 on a wide range of PCs. As a maker of some of the best gaming PCs you can buy, iBUYPOWER is a reliable option for pre-made PCs at the best of times but right now it has even more reason for you to check out its wares, if you're seeking a new gaming PC. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 11:54 AM  Dragon Age The Veilguard marks the return of one of the most loved RPG series in recent years. A full decade since Inquisition, and with Mass Effect Andromeda neatly behind it, BioWare is finally bringing back the world of Corypheus and Darkspawn, rogues and mages, while taking on the legacy of the epochal Skyrim, as well as Obsidian's magic-infused newcomer Avowed. Formerly Dragon Age Dreadwolf, The Veilguard's launch is finally, nearly upon us. For PC players curious about preloads and DRM, publisher EA shares some fascinating fresh details. Unlike many of the company's games, like Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Dragon Age The Veilguard will not include Denuvo, or other third-party protection software. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Dragon Age The Veilguard companions, Dragon Age The Veilguard release date |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 11:51 AM  When is the Dragon Age The Veilguard release date? Formerly known as Dragon Age 4: Dreadwolf, the fourth installment in developer BioWare's fantasy series was renamed to Dragon Age The Veilguard in a reveal trailer during Microsoft's Xbox Showcase 2024. After spending several years in development, we finally have solid details about the Dragon Age The Veilguard and its release date. BioWare's latest RPG game takes players on a journey across Thedas to stop ancient elven gods from taking over the world. As the Veilguard takes shape, you must master unique class abilities and make difficult decisions to pull Thedas back from the brink of destruction. Continue reading Dragon Age The Veilguard release time, date, trailers, and gameplay MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Dragon Age The Veilguard companions, Dragon Age The Veilguard release date |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 11:58 AM  It's make or break for New World Aeternum. One of Amazon's many runs at the MMO genre, we can finally get our hands on the new, ARPG-charged revamp. With New World's playercount already skyrocketing, this could very well be the moment where the phoenix rises from the ashes, but only time will tell. With fellow Amazon-published MMO Throne and Liberty out in the same month (and free-to-play no less), it'll be really interesting to watch where New World Aeternum lands. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: New World server list, Best MMORPGs, New World review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:44 PM  Following the release of the new AMD 9000 processors there has never been a better time to upgrade your gaming PC or start building your very first rig. Suppose you find yourself in this very situation but aren't sure which motherboard to invest in. In that case, MSI has made it easy with a range of X870 and X870E motherboards, all supporting the new AM5 socket and catering to a range of performance levels and building budgets. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon AC review, MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X Trio review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 11:21 AM  Despite its many qualities, there's no denying that Starfield and its Shattered Space DLC have been at least partially disappointing to a lot of fans. If you're one of them, then perhaps you'd like to try Elite Dangerous, which is arguably a more successful take on the concept of an open-world space exploration game and, when combined with its DLC, offers a similar but better experience. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elite: Dangerous mods, Elite: Dangerous Thargoids, Elite: Dangerous system requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 11:06 AM  For those gamers who have stubbornly held on to Windows 10, the clock is ticking and time is running out, as Microsoft is officially ending support for its previous operating system in exactly one year's time. This means that PC gamers who haven't had the best success with Windows 11 will be forced to upgrade, one way or another. It's safe to say that Windows 11 didn't exactly launch with fanfare to an audience of happy gamers. If you're looking for the best gaming PC, you're going to want the best performance, and Microsoft didn't offer that. Windows 11 shipped with divisive design changes, installation horror stories, reduced stability, and new hardware requirements that made recent hardware obsolete. Microsoft's battle for hearts and minds among gamers has been slow as a result. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Microsoft DirectX Raytracing, Microsoft Hololens hands-on, Windows Game Mode preview |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 10:56 AM  When you reminisce about Command and Conquer, you likely don't think about ants. After all, we're not talking about SimAnt here. But Tower Five's upcoming third-person RTS Empire of the Ants could change that. This stunning strategy game tasks you with commanding a troop of photorealistic ants through the perils of a microscopic world, and you can play the demo right now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RTS games, Best strategy games, Best upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:59 PM  Voin is what I'm coining a 'boomer slasher.' The tense, dodge-infused combat and RPG leanings of Dark Souls combine with the quick-fire action of Doom, and out comes something entirely new. It's a refreshing take on some of the industry's most popular genres, and one I recommend you try for yourself. With a brand-new demo available now as a part of Steam Next Fest, this is an action-packed game you don't want to miss. Continue reading New ARPG Voin deftly blends Doom and Dark Souls, with a demo out now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best open-world games, Best fantasy games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 10:33 AM  What are the Black Ops 6 weapons? Call of Duty Black Ops 6 breaks new ground for the storied series, taking us back to the early 1990s. While the Cold War may have just about come to its conclusion, the US became embroiled in another conflict - the Gulf War. When it comes to the sorts of weapons set to feature in the latest CoD, you can expect plenty of familiar firearms from previous games, mixed with some new metal. If you're resistant to change, don't worry. Mainstays like the XM4 and MP5 (now known as the C9) are back, though they'll be facing stiff competition in the FPS game from the likes of the AS Val - Modern Warfare (2019) vets know how good it was - and the brand new Tanto .22. To learn more about all of the Black Ops 6 weapons and how to unlock them in the Black Ops 6 beta, read on. Continue reading Black Ops 6 weapons - all confirmed and leaked guns MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 release date, Best FPS games, Best Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 10:24 AM  RuneScape developer Jagex has revealed a little more on its new survival game set in the RuneScape universe, and you can sign up to playtest it right now. While details on this new game are slim, it was announced in 2022, and we know it'll be built in Unreal Engine 5. We also know that the initial test at least will be exclusive to PC. Whether you're an OSRS devout or simply looking for a new rival to Sons of the Forest, Rust, and the other genre giants, this might be for you. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs on PC, Runescape system requirements, Old School RuneScape: Beginner's guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 10:16 AM  What frustrates you the most in Cities Skylines 2? For some players, it's getting taxes absolutely right. In other cases, optimizing garbage collection and building the perfect road network are a constant bane. Obviously you want a challenge in a strategy game, but there's also something to be said for sitting back and just admiring your creation, those reflective moments in Civilization 6 or Age of Empires where you just bask in the majesty of what you've made. Take that feeling and combine it with Night City from Cyberpunk 2077 - eliminate all the headaches from CS2, and indulge, fully, in the joys of architecture and urban design. This is Dystopika, a unique city builder that you have to play, especially now it's had a huge update. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 10:15 AM  What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates. Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some free Monopoly Go dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament. Continue reading All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 10:09 AM  October 15, 2024: We've updated the Throne and Liberty server status. What's the Throne and Liberty server status? Launching a new MMO is always a challenge, and Throne and Liberty has had to overcome its fair share of them server side. Fortunately, developer NCSoft and publisher Amazon Games have been quick to act, making great strides in improving the player experience. If you can't currently log into the game, there's a good chance Throne and Liberty maintenance is currently underway. Typically, this process takes several hours, meaning you'll just have to find another great MMO game to play until Throne and Liberty is back online. The T&L team usually announces maintenance ahead of time, so we'll be sure to keep this guide updated with the latest developments. Continue reading Throne and Liberty server status and maintenance times MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Throne and Liberty codes, Throne and Liberty weapons |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 9:59 AM  What are the Throne and Liberty Twitch drops? MMOs are often all about gear, and if you're readying yourself to drop into the latest Amazon multiplayer game, Throne and Liberty, there's one simple way to boost your inventory. Among the common features of many MMORPGs are mounts, friendly companions you can ride across wide expanses to make things that bit quicker, and pets, more harmless companions that just, well, look cute. In Throne and Liberty, pets come in the form of adorable Amitois, while you yourself become the mount with Morphing, a remarkable shape-shifting ability. Past Throne and Liberty Twitch drops let you unlock one of each, alongside other goodies. Continue reading Throne and Liberty Twitch drops and how to claim MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Throne and Liberty codes, Throne and Liberty weapons |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 1:14 PM  What are the best builds for New World Aeternum? Amazon's New World is back with a beefy update to overhaul some core systems and nudge the MMO closer toward the ARPG genre. We've gone ahead and put together four great builds that fill a variety of different roles to help you through the mid-game and beyond, in both PvE and PvP. The first choice you make in New World Aeternum is what archetype to pick; for that, you'll want to read our New World Aeternum class guide. With all that information under your belt, you're ready to branch out from those starting archetypes and begin following one of the builds below. Continue reading Best New World Aeternum builds MORE FROM PCGAMESN: New World server list, Best MMORPGs, New World review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 9:51 AM  Which League of Legends skins are currently on sale in the store? LoL is a free-to-play game in the truest sense - you can enjoy everything the MOBA offers for absolutely nothing. Now if you were to ask a seasoned League player if that were true, they'd probably have to stifle a few tears as they check how much their bank account has suffered buying skins since they started battling on the Rift. Riot rotates a series of skins in the store, with the savviest of us holding out until the cosmetic they want ends up in the discount section store or even the League of Legends Mythic shop. The shiny new cosmetics are only available briefly, so act fast if you want to snag the new hotness. Here is every League of Legends skin on sale right now if you want to know what's in the store without booting up the client. Continue reading Which League of Legends skins are currently on sale? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, League of Legends tier list |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:14 PM  In the grim darkness of the far future, you will not have to worry about getting preyed upon by rival Space Marine chapters whilst duffing up the Tyranids, for there are no plans to add a PvPvE mode to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. That's according to game director Dmitry Grigorenko, who observes that enjoyable PvPvE is the "holy grail" of game design, much-sought and seldom claimed. Balancing shooters in which players fight both each other and the bots is tricky, especially in a game as prone to dousing the screen in giblets as Space Marine 2. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:00 PM  The allure of the sea-green GameBoy screen is difficult to resist. Picking up from where Pokémon left off two decades ago, Letalis is a bleepy-bloopy retro RPG about wandering from town to town and doing battle with dodgy local leaders to prove your worth. But you won't be doing the fighting yourself, God no. Leave that to the squad of Roman gladiators hiding in your back pocket. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 15, 2024 11:40 AM  My name is Edwinus Evans Thirlwellus, Commander of the News Writers of the North, General of a small lonely box of unpainted Warhammer 40,000 Orc figures I was given for my 21st birthday, and loyal servant to the true emperor, Timmy Mallett. FATHER TO NO MURDERED SONS. HUSBAND OF NO MURDERED WIVES. OWNER OF A BRONZE SWIMMING CERTIFICATE AND A WHITE BELT IN KARATE. Eater of pizza that has fallen on the floor, like a whole minute ago! And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next. Hah, it's much easier to make that last claim in a video game, rather than when standing in a literal circle of swords. The game in question is Dieseldome: Oil And Blood, and it is pretty good fun. There's a demo on Steam, for now is the time of Next Fest. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 15, 2024 10:15 AM  If you've read any of my stuff by now, you'd know that I am a simple man who enjoys violence in his games. No story? Absolutely fine by me - cuts the faff. This is why I like the demo for first-person shooter Cop Bastard a lot. It's set in early 90s Japan, where you'll smoke fools with guns in straightforward homage to 90s action movies. And it has an updated demo - not officially part of the latest Steam Next Fest - out right now. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 15, 2024 8:50 AM  Last October, Paradox Interactive announced that they and development studio Harebrained Schemes were breaking up, following underwhelming sales of Harebrained's 1930s-set XCOMlike, The Lamplighters League. The publishers had already made layoffs at Harebrained in the run-up to release, implying that preorder numbers were low; ultimately, Paradox wrote it off as a $22 million flop. At the time of the "parting of ways", Paradox chief operational officer Charlotta Nilsson washed her hands of XCOMlikes entirely, commenting that "a new project or sequel in the same genre was not in line with our portfolio plans". |
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 15, 2024 3:30 PM
Furyu's Team Noir, the developer behind Monark, announced it is working on a new game project. The announcement coincided with the third anniversary of Monark's release and was accompanied by a commemorative illustration by artist Ohajiki celebrating the milestone. [Thanks, Famitsu!]
While details are still limited, the team shared that this upcoming project will focus on themes different from those explored in Monark. We also don't know anything about possible platforms for the new Furyu and Team Noir game.
You can view the official social media post with the Monark anniversary illustration below:
The third-anniversary celebration includes two campaigns on the official Monark developers social media account. Those in Japan who are interested can participate by using the hashtag #Happy3rdAnniversaryMonark or reposting the campaign post for a chance to win autographed cards from 16 of Monark's voice actors.
This follows the recent release of Furyu's latest RPG Reynatis, which launched globally via NIS America. The game follows the story of a wizard named Marin who finds themselves in modern-day Shibuya, navigating the decision to use magical powers or blend in as an ordinary person. Additionally, extra DLC has been released to add to the story after launch.
Furyu and Team Noir's new game is in development, though details about the project are slim at the moment.
The post Furyu Monark Developers Working on New Game appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, October 15, 2024 3:00 PM
On first glance, Neva is a cozy game about nature and woodland friends. However, as soon as you load the game up, it quickly reminds you that nature is brutal. Within minutes, a bird has died and turned into a black husk, while a majestic wolf-deer is murdered by horrors.
This tone is not surprising when you realize who the developer of Neva is. It's the latest game from Nomada Studio, whose previous game Gris was a beautiful yet harrowing exploration of grief. Neva feels like that the natural extension of that game. It takes the combination of beautiful visuals and dark subject matter and turns it towards the brutal conflicts of nature. And with it, the puzzle platforming now gets tougher and gains more combat mechanics.
You play as a woman named Alba, who is not directly named in-game. She serves as a protector for a vast forest, along with her wolf-deer hybrid companion. However, at the start of the game, this companion is killed, leaving behind a cub named Neva. The game then chronicles a year in the life of Alba and Neva, as she raises this pup into an adult so it can become the forest's new protector.
The game itself is a puzzle platformer. You venture through the often-surreal wilderness, leaping across platforms, air dashing across gaps and climbing vast structures to progress. Along the way you encounter dark, corrupted enemies that threaten the sanctity of the forest. With each season, Neva takes a more active role in combat and can be called on to stall enemies with bites or damage enemies Alba can't reach.
There's an obvious Ghibli inspiration within all this. It's not hard to look at our protagonist's fierce defense of the forest, accompanied by a large wolf creature, and immediately see Princess Mononoke's San and Moro. Similarly, the corrupted enemies, with their writhing black bodies and mask-like faces, bear more than a little resemblance to No-Face from Spirited Away.
That said, the game avoids feeling like an imitation, and more a work that exists in the same headspace. For a start, its visuals avoid the Ghibli style entirely. This is definitely the studio who made Gris, with its painterly aesthetic and minimalist design. You could take a screenshot of any part of this game, and it wouldn't look out of place on a gallery wall.
However, the moment-to-moment gameplay is a huge contrast to the slow-paced, meditative puzzle-solving of Nomada's previous work. The emphasis on combat adds fail states that Gris lacked, and the primary emotional state of the game is anger rather than sadness. There's a sense of something profoundly wrong happening to these woods, and Alba and Neva must right the wrongs. It's defiant and aggressive.
This means Neva is a lot more challenging than it might appear. I went into the game fully expecting the kind of slow, relaxed experience of a lot of artsy, narrative-driven projects. You walk a lot and solve puzzles. Sure, that is here too, but the extra difficulty adds an exciting new layer. Combat offers a tiny health pool, the limited moveset can make encounters with large groups tense, and some platforming segments combined Alba's moveset in specific ways that must be figured out with some ingenuity. By no means is this Dark Souls, but anyone coming into this expecting to casually walk through it with ease may find themselves surprised.
This was welcome, as it created for some great moments. Sections where the scenery breaks open during combat, shifting the environment you're trying to position yourself on. Sometimes enemies will use the scenery itself to fight you, or flying enemies will enter the fray. These enemies force you to change your tactics and make you focus on your positioning.
I also really loved how Neva shook up its platforming sections. The scenery shifts are a big way the game keeps you on your toes, but then some sections also require you to send Neva to attack switches while you're in mid-air or combine your double jump and air dash in new ways. There's also a section during the Winter chapter that deliberately screws with your perspective, and it's easily one of the best parts of the game.
The real shining moments of the game are the moments of peril where you're helpless and Neva jumps in and saves the day. These moments are the real heart of the game. Mechanically, they usually add something new to your kit that you'll be using during the next section. Narratively, they show the building relationship between Alba and Neva in a way that's highly effective despite the lack of words.
This minimalist approach to story is something that Neva does incredibly well. The only word spoken in the entire game is "Neva" whenever you call for her. Otherwise, the game's narrative is communicated entirely through gestures and moments. We never get long exposition about the origins of the corruption, we just know it's bad and must be stopped. Anything left unexplained is for the player to interpret as they see fit. Is it a reminder of the cruelty of nature that must be respected? A critique on pollution and its effect on wildlife? Or could it be seen as an allegory for death and rebirth? It's all valid, and you'll be left pondering these questions long after the game is over.
In fact, I struggle to find much I didn't like about Neva. Any critique I have feels either like I'm nitpicking or trying to turn the game into something it's not. Could the moveset be a little more expansive to make some sections feel less repetitive? Sure, but the game's simplicity is a major asset in how the game delivers its narrative. Are there sections where the scenery can sometimes get in the way of the path a little too much? Sure, but these are rare and usually during quiet times where you're simply walking. I certainly don't recall any moments where fog obscured combat, for instance.
The game is, admittedly, short. My playthrough took just shy of four hours to complete, and aside from some optional plants you can make bloom, there's little incentive to replay the game. However, those four hours are beautiful and heartfelt, and something you'd likely want to experience again.
Neva is a sweet little game that left a significant impression on me. Every frame looks like a painting, there's a surprising amount of challenge and the way it builds these characters without saying a word is masterful. If you're a fan of short, artful experiences in games, you need to play Neva.
Neva is out now for PC, PS5, Switch and Xbox Series X/S.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 15, 2024 2:30 PM
Hakutsuru Sake Brewing Company will release a special collaboration sake in order to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Capcom's Monster Hunter franchise. The limited-edition Monster Hunter x Hakutsuru collection will go on sale nationwide in Japan starting on November 8, 2024.
Each anniversary sake product features a design inspired by the Monster Hunter universe, with special packaging that, when lined up, forms the 20th-anniversary key visual. The limited-edition Monster Hunter x Hakutsuru collection includes three varieties. The first is the Hunter Edition Daiginjo Sake for ¥2,500 (~$17). Another is the Monster Edition Special Junmai Sake, which is also ¥2,500 (~$17). The cheapest option is the Felyne's Secret Plum Wine for ¥1,500 (~$10 USD).
Here are the official images of the three types of drinks:
The Monster Hunter 20th anniversary features a number of different events and types of merchandise. For example, there is the Monster Hunter: The Field event at Nijigen no Mori in Japan. As part of the event we saw Zinogre, one of the most popular monsters in the series, added to the Autumn 2024 training quests.
Pre-orders for the collection are available starting October 15, 2024, with people able to order from Hakutsuru's official online shop. General sales are set to begin on November 8, 2024. Monster Hunter Wilds is in development for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and it will be released in 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 15, 2024 2:00 PM
Namco Bandai announced that the Gundam Metaverse Live Hatsune Miku collaboration event will be held during the next Gundam Metaverse project, which is scheduled to appear between December 4-8, 2024. The live performance is set to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Gundam series.
The live event will feature the popular Vocaloid and virtual idol Hatsune Miku performing alongside a Gundam mobile suit. More details about the live performance will be revealed at a later date. Additionally, a pre-registration campaign is underway, during which people can win various prizes including Gunpla, keychains, t-shirts, and hats. The performance will be part of the Gundam Metaverse 3rd Project. Pre-registrations for the third Gundam Metaverse project are now open until the end of December 4, 2024 from the project's official website.
Originally teased in February 2022 and later revealed in March of the same year, the Gundam Metaverse project received its first limited-time opening in October 2023, although it was subject to a series of CAD files leaks. Meanwhile, the second limited-time opening was successfully held in 2 blocks throughout March 2024.
The Hatsune Miku live performance in collaboration with the Gundam Metaverse 3rd Project limited-time opening will be held sometime between December 4-8, 2024.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 15, 2024 1:30 PM
Bandai Namco didn't falter when it came to releasing another new Bleach Rebirth of Souls character trailer, with the latest reveal being Soi Fon. She is the Gotei 13 captain of the 2nd Division. Also, some people may instead recognize Soi Fon as Sui-Feng in Bleach.
Soi Fon has long been associated with the 2nd Division. Her family was long associated with the Shihoin family, and she acted as a bodyguard for Yoruichi. This carried over to her working in the 2nd Division when Yoruichi was captain of it. She uses the Suzumebachi and can unleash the Jakuho Raikoben Bankai. In her trailer, we get to see her use the Anken Signature Move, as well as her Kazaguruma / Nigeki Kessatsu and Bakudo 30: Shitotsusansen Spiritual Pressure Moves.
Here are all of the other Bleach Rebirth of Souls character trailers that we saw appear before the one for Soi Fon.
Bleach Rebirth of Souls will come to the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC in early 2025. The Bleach anime, including Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, can be found on Disney+ and Hulu. Viz Media handles the manga outside of Japan.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 15, 2024 1:00 PM
Kotobukiya revealed that it will restock its model kit of the original Nine-Ball from the first-ever Armored Core game. The Variable Infinity kit first appeared in December 2011, but Kotobukiya will make it available again in June 2025. When it does show up, we'll be able to get it for 6,600 yen (~$44.25).
The company earlier restocked the model kit featuring Nineball Seraph in May 2024. However, that AC was the enhanced version that first appeared in the 1999 game Armored Core: Master of Arena. While the original Nine-Ball also appeared in the same game, it debuted in the series' inaugural entry in 1997.
This model kit will result in a 1/72 scale unit with a total height of around 21 cm (~8.27 inches) when completed. The package will also include armaments equipped on the original Nine-Ball, such as the WG-XP2000 pulse rifle, LS-2001 laser blade, and WC-GN230 shoulder grenade launcher.
Here are some of the sample images for the completed Nine-Ball model kit:
Kotobukiya has put up the new batch for pre-orders on its own Online Shop, but it can only deliver the products domestically inside Japan. People who reside elsewhere can instead place their orders on other sites that support worldwide shipping, such as AmiAmi and Hobby Link Japan.
Nine-Ball will not be the only Armored Core kit series kit Kotobukiya is restocking. The company also simultaneously announced the return of KT-104/PERUN Hanged Man in its Rematch version from Armored Core V, which had its kit appear first in 2014. It will formally re-release both kits in June 2025.
The Armored Core Variable Infinity model kit of Nine-Ball will be available in June 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:30 PM
HoYoVerse announced it will be easier to get past event Light Cones in Honkai: Star Rail, as they will be in Herta's Store. This will be one of the additions in the 2.6 update when it arrives on October 23, 2024.
Here's how it will work. As people go through the Herta Space Station Simulated Universe, they earn Herta Bonds currency. That can be spent in her Herta's Store, which includes gacha passes and other items. After 2.6 arrives, past event Light Cones will eventually appear when the store "restocks" after updates.
Not all event Light Cones will be in Herta's Store after the October 2024 Honkai: Star Rail update. At the start, three will appear. These are the ones from the Clockie: Dreamjoy Memoir, Foxian Tale of the Haunted, and Starhunt Game events. So the four-star For Tomorrow's Journey (Harmony), Hey, Over Here (Abundance), and Before the Tutorial Mission Starts (Nihility) event Light Cones will all be sold for 4 Herta Bonds each. Based on the initial screenshots, the Superimposition Materials will be sold for 1 Herta Bond each as well. HoYoVerse will limit how many of these event Light Cones and their materials can be purchased.
This is the main quality of life feature coming in Honkai: Star Rail 2.6. There will also be additional Relic filtering options appearing alongside it.
Honkai: Star Rail is available on the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the event Light Cones will be added to the Herta's Store stock after 2.6 debuts on October 23, 2024.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:00 PM
Back at the end of September 2024, Square Enix teased events coming to Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis for the rest of the year, and now the updated roadmap includes the FFVII The First Soldier Angeal update. However, the upcoming November Special Event still remains a mystery.
The October section of the FFVII Ever Crisis updated roadmap focuses on the appearance of Angeal in The First Soldier Episode 2, Chapter 1 and Pumpkin Fest. The other Soldier First Class joins the game on October 16, 2024. Meanwhile, the Halloween event is already live, with costumes for Cait Sith, Vincent, and Yuffie in the gacha this year. The other October 2024 events include multiple Branding Stones being added as a feature and a Shiva and Ramuh double summon.
In November 2024, we'll continue to see some familiar faces. The Crisis Core storyline continues with Chapter 5, so we'll see more of Zack's story in FFVII Ever Crisis. The Summon Ifrit event will appear, there will be new Weapon Enhancements, and there will be more items in the Gil Shop. November is also when a new "Special Event" will appear. However, we don't know what that entails.
In December 2024, we'll see more of Angeal in FFVII Ever Crisis with The First Soldier Episode 2, Chapter 2. It also looks like the Christmas and holiday-inspired The Holy Flame's Gift event will return from 2023 as the seasonal event. Summon Titan will appear for the first time, and there will be a Year's End Campaign leading into the January 2025 New Year's event.
Here's the official image of the new FFVII Ever Crisis roadmap.
FFVII Ever Crisis is available for the PC and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 15, 2024 11:25 AM
Square Enix and Mistwalker shared a new video on the social media account for Fantasian Neo Dimension that confirmed it will be the last game composer Nobuo Uematsu worked on. He shared the news in the brief announcement.
The reveal began with Uematsu confirming the more widespread version of Fantasian will release on December 5, 2024. Previously, it only appeared on Apple devices via the Apple Arcade subscription service. He followed that up with the statement, "This is my final project as a composer of video game music."
Here is the full video:
Nobuo Uematsu was tapped as the composer for the original Fantasian game, prior to his announcement that his last project will be the Fantasian Neo Dimension release. Prior to that, he worked on the FFVII Rebirth song "No Promises to Keep," which is an Aerith theme. His music was included in the original FFVII Remake as well. Uematsu also worked on games like Square Enix's Dungeon Encounters, FFXIV, and FFXV over the last few years, as well as Mistwalker's Terra Wars and Terra Battle 2.
Fantasian Neo Dimension will appear on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on December 5, 2024. The previous version of the JRPG is immediately available on Apple devices like the iPad and Mac via Apple Arcade.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 15, 2024 11:00 AM
Square Enix announced a contest that will run alongside the new Moogle Treasure Trove: The Hunt for Goetia event, as people can now take part in a FFXIV A Golden Opportunity Screenshot Sweepstakes. People who take Group Pose screenshots with certain text sticker options enabled can enter to win certain gold-colored prizes. The contest is running until October 28, 2024.
Here's how the latest contest works. You need to set up a Group Pose picture with players. Then in the Effects/Frame Settings section, you need to select Sticker Mode. You have to tick the boxes next to Character Name, Display Home World, Area Name, and Date/Time. Once you have a screenshot, you need to select the North and South America submission form or one for people in Europe to enter.
As for the in-game prizes available during the FFXIV A Golden Opportunity Screenshot Sweepstakes, all of the contest winners get gold-colored rewards. In total, 730 people will get some of the eight items listed below for their work. Square Enix also noted an additional 1,400 players will also get 99 Skyrocket fireworks.
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. TheMoogle Treasure Trove: The Hunt for Goetia runs until patch 7.1 arrives, and the FFXIV A Golden Opportunity Screenshot Sweepstakes runs until October 28, 2024.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 15, 2024 10:30 AM
Illumination shared more details about its upcoming title VR-Kanojo, which is a VR girlfriend game. The company also narrowed down the release window for VR-Kanojo from Winter 2024 to February 2025.
This new game has its roots in VR Kanojo, which Illusion originally released for PCs, including via Steam in 2018. While Illusion continued to create more projects like Summer Vacation, it ultimately ceased operations in August 2023.
Former staff members of Illusion went on to form new studios like ILLGAMES and Illumination. The latter is primarily comprised of former VR Kanojo staff members, including the producer Yunayuna. The team is distinguishing the new game by adding a hyphen to the English title. As for the new Japanese title VR na Kanojo, it added the na particle while using the kanji word for Kanojo in lieu of katakana.
Illumination is also holding a crowdfunding session for VR-Kanojo on Campfire. The campaign started on September 2, 2024, and will end on October 19, 2024. The studio has gathered around 16.95 million yen (~$113,650) as of October 15, 2024, which is more than eight times its initial goal of 2 million yen. The campaign has thus gone past the latest stretch goal of 15 million yen, which will add a maid costume and an Omurice meal event.
VR-Kanojo will be available for PCs via Steam in February 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 15, 2024 10:00 AM
Game Freak, the Japanese game company best known for developing the Pokemon series, releaseded a statement about the unauthorized third-party access made to its servers in August 2024. It confirmed that there have been leaks of personal information from both past and current Game Freak staff members.
The company noted that there were 2,606 staff entries in the leaks. The entries contained the full names of the staff members and their in-company email addresses. The leaks included data from both current and former full-time and contract workers of Game Freak. However, the company did not confirm whether any confidential game development materials were included in the leaks or not.
Game Freak is working on re-constructing and re-inspecting its servers while enhancing security to prevent another breach from occurring in the future. In addition, it suggested that former workers contact the company via the Google Form link provided in the document.
The server breach and data leaks came during a crucial moment for Game Freak, as the company also held an online recruitment campaign around the end of August 2024. One of the new games the company is working on around the period is Pokemon Legends Z-A, which is slated for worldwide release on Nintendo Switch in 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 15, 2024 9:30 AM
Taito announced that it now offers blankets based on the Nier Automata Ver1.1a anime as prizes in Taito Online Crane. People can now try to get the blankets via the Japanese online crane game.
These blankets are the exact same products as the ones that Taito had previously released for its physical crane games in November 2023. There are two variations for these blankets: one with the YoRHa logo and its slogan "For the Glory of Mankind," and the other with a monochromatic artwork of YoRHa No. 2 Type B, who is also better known as 2B. Each blanket has a total length of around 100 cm (~39.37 inches).
Taito set up Taito Online Crane so that people can play and try to win prizes without having to visit physical arcade centers. The company has also set up promotions to entice new players. Those who just registered an account can play for free for the first five times. They can also get a free play session daily for the first sixty days.
In addition, the company is offering a free delivery ticket every week. But just like most other merchandise outlets in Japan, it can only deliver the prizes to domestic Japanese addresses.
The blankets based on NieR Automata Ver1.1a anime are now available to obtain via Taito Online Crane.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 15, 2024 9:00 AM
Atlus and Bandai released new wafers packaged with illustrations of Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal characters. People can get the Persona Series Wafers at various stores across Japan with a tax-inclusive price tag of 165 yen (~$1.11).
Each package contains a vanilla cream-flavored wafer, and it will also come with a random Persona illustration card. A total of 30 cards are available in this collection.
The cards will feature 20 character portraits and 8 artworks distributed evenly between Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal. The last two cards in the list will feature each title's protagonist in special foil stamps with a rarer probability of appearing.
The full list of illustration cards obtainable from the wafers is available to view right below, with major characters from each game featured prominently:
Persona 3 and 5 have been two of Atlus' most popular titles, and when other companies hold collaboration campaigns with the franchise, many of them specifically use both titles. Some of the examples include Sega with its online mahjong game MJ and GiGO with its taiyaki and drink stands.
The Persona Series Wafers featuring characters from Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal are now available for purchase in stores across Japan.
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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, October 15, 2024 1:16 PM Microsoft has announced the next set of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in the second half of October. The upcoming titles include South Park: The Fractured but Whole, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Ashen, and more. The full list of games, DLC, and Perks coming to Xbox Game Pass via Microsoft can be […] The post Xbox Game Pass Adds Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, South Park: The Fractured but Whole, And More appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, October 15, 2024 1:06 PM An announcement trailer was also released. The post The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II Launches in February Worldwide appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:57 PM The game is being published by Bandai Namco. The post Death Note: Killer Within Has Been Rated for PS5 and PS4 in Taiwan appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:47 PM According to a recent report from Bloomberg. The post Bandai Namco Reportedly Cutting Jobs and Cancelling Games appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Level Up Tuesday, October 15, 2024 1:45 PM  Life is Strange: Double Exposure has launched Early Access for its first two chapters, available exclusively with the Ultimate Edition. Players rejoin Max at Caledon University, delving into a mystery across parallel universes. The full game releases on October 29, with progress carrying over. A new trailer is also available. |