Kotaku Tuesday, October 22, 2024 5:30 PM  Once in a while, a remarkable game comes along to the too-often underdeveloped space of VR, that challenges the belief that magic head-goggles are a niche product. CouldBatman: Arkham Shadowbe one such example? Here's everything you need to know. |
Kotaku Tuesday, October 22, 2024 4:25 PM  The PS5 Pro is out in just a few weeks promising "enhancements" for over 50 games to start. One of those is The Last Of Us Part I, which was showcased in the initial tech demo for the hardware running more smoothly at higher fidelities than its current PS5-only version. The Naughty Dog hit and other blockbusters are… |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 22, 2024 7:28 PM  Diablo 4 seems like a dark enough game to get away with not having a Halloween event. That's not stopping Blizzard from jumping on the spooky season bandwagon, though, as it's just announced Diablo 4 Meat or Treat - a questionably-named event that'll add some new modifiers to your next dungeon run and will also bestow you with some freebies. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 22, 2024 6:14 PM  For a long time, I considered Dead Island 2 to be something of a guilty pleasure. It almost felt a bit embarrassing - or dare I say it, a bit 'basic' - to get all misty-eyed about a mere, semi-open-world zombie slayer. But overtime, it's only gotten better and my love has only grown stronger, and now that Dead Island 2 Patch 6 is out in the wild, I'd say it's one of the most complete and enjoyable co-op action games around. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Dead Island 2 characters guide, Dead Island 2 review, Dead Island 2 map |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 22, 2024 5:11 PM  Despite suffering one of the most disastrous and disappointing videogame launches in memory, these days Fallout 76 is a very fun live service RPG romp. If you're yet to play it, or ditched it after being underwhelmed many moons ago, it's now more than worth your time - and your friends' time, too. As Bethesda prepares for another spike of Fallout fever with its Fallout Day celebrations, it is giving you the perfect opportunity to try it. Fallout 76 is going free-to-play, but for just one week only. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best games like Fallout, Fallout 5 release date, Best Fallout 4 mods |
Siliconera Tuesday, October 22, 2024 11:35 PM
Season 2 for The Apothecary Diaries will start airing from January 10, 2025. It'll consist of two cours that air back to back. A streaming service hasn't been confirmed for it yet, but the first season aired on Crunchyroll.
The official X (formerly known as Twitter) account for the show posted a new key visual of it as well. It depicts Maomao and Jinshi standing in a building while an ethereal-looking night sky is behind them. At the side of the poster, there is a tagline that loosely translates to, "What awaits them is—" with no answer.
The first season ran from October 2023 to March 2024. In terms of where the anime stops, it stops at around Chapter 40 of the manga and the end of Volume 2 of the original light novel. As of late September 2024, there are 14 volumes of the light novel out in Japan. It's unknown if there will be a change in pacing, or if this will simply be a long-running show. J-Novel Club has licensed the digital version of the light novel whereas Square Enix licensed the physical prints. As for the manga, Square Enix licensed it and despite the past tax issues with the illustrator, it's still going.
The Apothecary Diaries takes place in Imperial China and it focuses on Maomao, who was kidnapped and sold to the Imperial Palace. Thanks to her experience as an apothecary worker in the red-light district, she was able to figure out what was behind a mysterious illness befalling the emperor's children and concubines. Despite her wishes to stay anonymous, Jinshi, a eunuch, takes notice of her and loops her into solving more mysteries for the court.
The Apothecary Diaries season 2 will start airing on January 10, 2025. You can watch the show (as well as the second season) via Crunchyroll.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 22, 2024 8:30 PM
Terry Bogard will appear in Street Fighter 6 Type Arcade. He'll be part of the October 24, 2024 update. [Thanks, PR Times!]
Capcom added Terry Bogard to Street Fighter 6 on September 24, 2024. He's a DLC character and launched as part of the Year 2 roadmap, with fellow SNK character Mai Shiranui appearing in Winter 2025. Terry is the main protagonist of the Fatal Fury series. As befitting of that mantle, he has a rounded fighting style that is simple, meaning he's easy for beginners to handle. However, in the hands of a skilled player, he can be a force to reckon with.
Street Fighter 6 Type Arcade launched in December 2023, about half a year after the home console versions debuted in June 2023. When the arcade version went live, it used the November 15, 2023 update from the home versions. It's likely due to this slight delay between versions that Terry is appearing at the end of October 2024 for those who play in arcades, even though Capcom added him to the main version of the game at the end of September 2024.
Aside from Terry, Taito will add the Pao Pao Cafe No. 6 stage. There will also be some adjustments to characters for balance reasons. Basically, whatever changes that went live as part of the Version 1.07 update will appear in the arcade version as well.
Street Fighter 6 is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC. The arcade version is only in Japan.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 22, 2024 8:00 PM
Naoya Shimokawa, on his X (formerly known as Twitter) account, stated that next week, Aquaplus will finish a new story that it'd been working on for the past three years. While the game won't have an official release date or anything until far in the future, he's happy that Aquaplus finished it before the 30th anniversary and will be able to show a little bit of it during the event.
For those who don't know, Naoya Shimokawa is the president and representative director of Aquaplus. Aside from that title, he is also a music composer. He's worked on the music arrangement for the To Heart TV show. As well, he worked on the theme songs and music for shows like White Album 2 and Utawarerumono: The False Faces. Aquaplus, on the other hand, specializes in publishing and distributing visual novels (including adult ones). Some of the games it published include Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten, and Utawarerumono: ZAN 2.
There's not a lot of information about the new game Aquaplus is working on. Most of the replies to his Tweet are positive though, with fans saying they're excited and that they'll always support Shimokawa and Aquaplus. Some possibilities include a completely new title, or a new entry in either the To Heart or Utawarerumono series. In any case, we'll know more about it next month.
More information on the new Aquaplus game will likely come out during the 30th anniversary event. It'll run from November 9 to 10, 2024 at the Yokohama Buntai in Japan.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 22, 2024 7:00 PM
Sega has sued BOI (Bank of Innovation) for patent infringement in Memento Mori. According to the documentation, Memento Mori infringes on five patents that Sega filed when it made Cryptract, which is now defunct. [Thanks, Game Watch!]
Sega is pursuing injunction against Memento Mori and is asking for 1 billion JPY in damages. That doesn't include the delinquency charge that it wants to add. The lawsuit includes the numbers for the patents that BOI is supposedly infringing upon. They all relate to the internal coding for gacha. For example, 5930111 is a code or formula that lets people fuse rare cards easier.
As BOI received the paperwork on October 21, 2024, it might be a while before we see any updates to this situation. Nintendo filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair for patent infringement due to similarities between Pokemon and Palworld. News of that lawsuit came out in mid-September 2024 and there have been no public updates even as we approach the end of October 2024.
BOI plans to fight against these allegations, as it does not believe it's infringing on any intellectual rights from Sega. It acknowledges that this will cause significant worry among the players and people involved with the game. It also states that it plans to continue Memento Mori's service no matter what the outcome of the lawsuit is.
Memento Mori is an AFK RPG (an idle game) that follows witches, who'd been stigmatized by society, being the only hope the world has against calamity. As an idle game, there's very minimal gameplay. Most of the selling point seems to be the visuals and the music.
Memento Mori is available on Android, iOS, and Windows PC.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 22, 2024 6:30 PM
Square Enix revealed that FFVII Remake and FFVII Rebirth Facial Director Akira Iwasawa will offer a new lecture on character facial animations focused on the latest title in the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy. The lecture will be held on November 22, 2024 between 8 and 9pm JST as part of the CGWORLD 2024 Creative Conference.
The key points in the new FFVII Rebirth facial animation lecture will delve into facial rig setup flow, cutscene creation flow, including facial capture photography and multilingual support, as well as planner event creation flow, which delves into automatic lip-syncing and character facial animations for simple events.
Akira Iwasawa joined Square Enix in 2000 and is currently the facial director for the FFVII Remake trilogy project. His credits include participating in the development of the Kingdom Heart series, as well as the FFVII Advent Children movie, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, The 3rd Birthday, Final Fantasy Type-0, Lightning Returns FFXIII, Drakengard 3, and Final Fantasy XV. Iwasawa previously participated on a seminar about character setup in FFXV, talking about facial details and parts for the game.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is available for the PlayStation 5. Square Enix announced that the game will be compatible with the PS5 Pro Enhanced feature when the console launches in November 7, 2024.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 22, 2024 6:00 PM
The upcoming Famitsu DX Pack version of Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster will include a new A4 illustration of Gremio preparing a stew by artist and game designer Junko Kawano. Other collectable goods will be included alongside the new illustration. [Thanks, Famitsu!]
The other goods are a set of pin badges featuring Suikoden 1 protagonist Tir McDohl, Ted, Gremio, Cleo, and Pahn, taken from the aforementioned illustration and a glass with the name of the 108 Stars of Destiny of either Suikoden 1 or 2.
The Famitsu DX Pack edition is only available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 in Japan. It costs 11,550 yen (or about $76.48,) and it is now available for pre-order in Japan from the Ebten online store. A version including the same goods, as well as a 3D crystal depicting the protagonist from either game is also available and it costs 16,500 yen (~$109.27.)
You can check out some of the goods included in the Famitsu DX Pack edition of Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster here:
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The Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster will release on March 6, 2025 for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The original games appeared on the PlayStation worldwide, as well as on PSP as a collection that was exclusive to Japan.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 22, 2024 5:30 PM
Midori Asakusa, a main character from Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, has been appointed as the first tourism ambassador for Miho Village. This collaboration highlights the character's connection to the series, which focuses on the experiences of young indie animation creators. The appointment took place on February 3, 2024, coinciding with Asakusa's birthday at the Abandoned Landscape Symposium, where Sumito Owara, the original mangaka, was present.
You can view the official post on X (formerly Twitter) below:
Asakusa, the new ambassador of Miho Village and lead artist for the Eizouken or "animation research club," is recognized for her vibrant imagination and dedication to animation. Her ole was announced after the success of the series, which includes scenes set in locations significant to Miho Village, such as the Kashima Naval Air Corps and Oyama Lake Park. The village plans to implement various collaborations featuring Asakusa in the near future.
In related news, a recent Pokemon video titled PokeDance: Pokemon Local Acts Version features prefectural ambassadors dancing with various Pokémon. The video showcases various local mascot Pokémon like Vulpix and Lapras to promote regional tourism and celebrate the unique relationships between the Pokémon ambassadors and their respective prefectures in Japan.
The first season of the Keep you hands off Eizouken! anime is available on Crunchyroll.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 22, 2024 5:00 PM
SEGA FAVE announced a collaboration between the virtual singer Hatsune Miku and the card game Oshare Majo Love and Berry. The collaboration will involve special amusement prizes, online raffles, and merchandise, with rollouts starting in March 2025. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]
The amusement prizes will include items such as the Stand-type Clear Keychain Love and Berry & Hatsune Miku, which are scheduled to release in March 2025. Similarly, in April 2025 we will see two Hatsune Miku plushies. One will be the Fluffy M Plushie Hatsune Miku Love Costume Ver, and the other is Fluffy M Plushie Hatsune Miku' Berry Costume Ver.
Here's how those will look:
The collaboration comes as part of SEGA's celebration of Oshare Majo Love and Berry's 20th anniversary. Originally launched in 2004, the game was highly popular among elementary school students in Japan and ran until 2008.
While the year isn't quite over yet, there have been a number of new Hatsune Miku songs released in 2024 so far. Some of the highligts include Sawtowne's "M@gical Cure! Love Shot," which was the winner of the MIKU EXPO 10th Anniversary Song Contest, and DECO*27's "Hao," which blends hardstyle beats with traditional Chinese instruments.
The collaboration between Hatsune Miku and Oshare Majo Love and Berry will begin in March 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, October 22, 2024 4:30 PM
During the final episode of the "Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games" YouTube channel, the game director revealed that he's working on a new game. Sakurai couldn't offer any details about the project yet. However, he did also mention he spent 90 million yen making this video series for YouTube.
Masahiro Sakurai said that, if him and the team behind it are able to get the new game made, it will be announced at some point in the future. He said that he received the request to make a new proposal at the same time he was finishing up work on the Super Smash Bros Ultimate DLC. Specifically, it came up right before Kazuya from Tekken came out in June 2021 and at the same time Sora from Kingdom Hearts was in development.
The "Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games" YouTube channel launched in August 24, 2022, and it ended with the recent finale special video on October 22, 2024. While the main episodes for the channel were filmed in advance 2 years ago, the final video was filmed recently. Sakurai also revealed that the content for the channel had been planned from the start.
The decision to prepare and film the channel in advance was due to the incompatibilities of creating the aforementioned new game at the same time he produced content for the YouTube channel full-time. Sakurai also offered some insight into the production costs for the channel, revealing that it costed 90 million yen total, or approximately $630,000 at the time of producing the finale special video.
Most of the costs went into editing from company HIKE, with a large portion going to the English translation made by 8-4, Ltd, and a small portion going into other costs, such as licensing video or crossover episodes.
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TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, October 22, 2024 11:00 PM More than 700 figures from the game design community have endorsed Kamala Harris for president and Tim Walz for vice president in the 2024 U.S. election. This group, which includes designers, writers, publishers, and reviewers from across the industry, has rallied behind the Democratic ticket under the slogan "Harris/Walz: It's the Correct Play." Among the... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, October 22, 2024 8:00 PM At this year's New York Comic Con, the Secret Level animated anthology series was the center of Warhammer news during the panel hosted by renowned director Tim Miller and executive producer Dave Wilson. The series, inspired by popular gaming settings, includes a highly anticipated Warhammer 40,000 episode set to premiere on Prime Video in December.... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, October 22, 2024 7:16 PM Wizards of the Coast has announced the creation of the Commander Format Panel (CFP) to oversee the popular Magic: The Gathering Commander format. This follows a recent transition where the Commander Rules Committee handed over management of the format to Wizards. The new panel was introduced by Gavin Verhey in an announcement on October 22.... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, October 22, 2024 7:03 PM A Fool's Errand, a tarot-fueled science fantasy tabletop RPG, is now live on Kickstarter. With a blend of high-stakes drama, esoteric deities, and surreal dreamscapes, the game invites 3-5 players to dive into a world shaped by Androids, Humans, and jealous gods embodied by the Major Arcana of the tarot. Players take on the roles... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, October 22, 2024 6:53 PM Games Workshop has outlined the upcoming releases for Warhammer Underworlds as part of the new edition set to launch soon. The core box, set in the mines beneath the ruined city of Embergard, introduces a new ruleset, two warbands, and four Rivals decks. This is the first step in a series of releases planned for... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, October 22, 2024 6:44 PM A new tabletop roleplaying game, Final Girl Rising, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, aimed at fans of slasher horror films. Using the Powered by the Apocalypse system, the game delves into the iconic "Final Girl" trope, where players embody one of six horror movie heroine archetypes, doing whatever it takes to survive the... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, October 22, 2024 6:28 PM The upcoming Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide introduces a new section dedicated to helping Dungeon Masters create their own adventures. This section is designed to provide practical advice for crafting adventures tailored specifically to a DM's campaign, focusing on how to prepare effective sessions for their players. The guide breaks down adventure creation... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, October 22, 2024 6:13 PM The Thunder Road: Vendetta Roleplaying Game has launched on Kickstarter, running from October 22nd to November 21st, 2024. Licensed from Restoration Games, this roleplaying game expands on the world of the Thunder Road: Vendetta board game and is designed by the same team. Inspired by post-apocalyptic films such as Mad Max, the game allows players... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, October 22, 2024 6:02 PM The Op Games has announced the release of CLUE: Muppets Edition, a new version of the classic board game featuring characters from Disney's The Muppets. The game is now available at major retailers, including Amazon. In this edition, players can take on the roles of Muppet characters, such as Kermit as Mayor Green, Fozzie as... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, October 22, 2024 5:37 PM In celebration of Dungeons & Dragons' 50th anniversary, a special double vinyl album is set for release next month. Composed by Michael Gatt, the album will feature 12 original tracks inspired by key locations and characters from the Forgotten Realms. Scheduled for release on November 15th, the album's first single, Arise, Tiamat!, is now available... |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, October 22, 2024 5:50 PM A release date trailer was also released. The post Metal Slug Tactics Release Date Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, October 22, 2024 5:17 PM A demo is also available now. The post Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Gets New Overview Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, October 22, 2024 4:39 PM The trailer reveals several bosses from the two games. The post Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Gets New Boss Reveal Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, October 22, 2024 4:17 PM Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will launch on February 21, 2025. The post Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Gets New Details appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |