GamersHeroes Wednesday, October 23, 2024 5:12 PM Kicking off November 2, learn more about what the Monster Hunter Now Carnival 2024 Global Event has in store for players. The post Monster Hunter Now Carnival 2024 Global Event Beginning November 2 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, October 23, 2024 1:01 PM PlaySide Studios is set to bring their psychological thriller Shattered to both the Meta Quest 3 and 3S in late 2024. The post Psychological Thriller Shattered Coming to Meta Quest 3 and 3S appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:28 PM The latest trailer for Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds puts the spotlight on the Black Flame. The post Monster Hunter Wilds Black Flame Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Wednesday, October 23, 2024 6:20 PM  Gaming seems destined for an all-digital future, but even as players overwhelmingly buy games digitally, they still appear to be opting for consoles with disc drives over ones without them. According to recent data on the current state of the console race, digital-only PlayStation 5s appear to be the least popular… |
Kotaku Wednesday, October 23, 2024 5:25 PM  Dress To Impress, the extremely popular Roblox online game about creating themed outfits in a short amount of time to win awards, recently added some new costumes just in time for Halloween. One of these is a large hotdog. Remember that Roblox is, on paper at least, a kid's game. So you can probably guess why the… |
Kotaku Wednesday, October 23, 2024 4:43 PM  Last week, Elon Musk revealed his Robotaxis at a Tesla Cybercab event on a Hollywood movie lot filled with theatrical flourishes aimed at evoking a neon-fueled sci-fi future. A new lawsuit filed on Monday now accuses the tech billionaire of using AI to generate Blade Runner 2049-style imagery after one of the… |
Kotaku Wednesday, October 23, 2024 4:05 PM  A new Beyond Good and Evil game from Ubisoft was first officially teased back in 2008. Over 15 years later, Beyond Good and Evil 2 hasn't seen the light of day, but it still eventually might. Despite years of stalled production punctuated by high-profile departures and tragedy, the ambitious open world sequel remains… |
Kotaku Wednesday, October 23, 2024 4:01 PM  Lunchly are YouTuber-branded Lunchables. Created by Jimmy "Mr Beast" Donaldson, Olajide Olayinka "KSI" Olatunji, and Logan Paul, they're supposed to be a healthier (and pricier) alternative to the space age Oscar Meyer snack packs. However, some of the Lunchlys apparently also have mold in them though. Yuck! |
Kotaku Wednesday, October 23, 2024 3:30 PM  Last week, Space Marine 2's 4.0 update arrived and many players weren't happy about it. While the free patch did add a new mission, it also made the co-op third-person shooter much, much harder in some annoying ways. Now, developer Saber is rolling some of these changes back and promising to add public test servers,… |
Kotaku Wednesday, October 23, 2024 3:04 PM  Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has been out for a few weeks now and it seems to be going over well with fans, who've been waiting a very long time for a new fighting game based on the hugely popular anime. The recently released fighter is the first installment in the long-dormant Budokai Tenkaichi subseries in years, and… |
Kotaku Wednesday, October 23, 2024 2:45 PM  Well, I'll say this for Metaphor's second major boss: If anyone was still really conflicted about being a childless cat lady, even after the last couple of months, Homo Jaluza should justify your life choices several times over. At the very least, a small, normal baby is a problem for 18 years. Homo Jaluzo just feels… |
Kotaku Wednesday, October 23, 2024 2:35 PM  Last month, The Penguin premiered on HBO to rave reviews. The DC series starring Colin Farrell as the titular criminal character is a spin-off of WB's 2022 The Batman. However, while Farrell returned for the series, another actor, John Turturro, didn't. And he recently said it's because he doesn't have time to do… |
Kotaku Wednesday, October 23, 2024 2:25 PM  The original Rayman is the game that put Ubisoft on the map. It's been over a decade since the last installment in the colorful platformer franchise, but the French publisher is currently in the "early stages" of exploring what will come next for the series' titular limbless hero. |
Kotaku Wednesday, October 23, 2024 1:55 PM  With Halloween just a week away, it's high time you delve into as much horror media as you can. One of the best ways to do that is by embracing all the fantastic stories about vampires out there. Movies offer no shortage of incredible bloodsuckers to enjoy, but video games aren't to be left out. If you'd rather play… |
Kotaku Wednesday, October 23, 2024 1:30 PM  Do you fondly remember playing 8-bit adventures on the NES and original Sega consoles? Titles like Contra, Ninja Gaiden, and Mega Man 2, all from the late '80s, provided a unique gaming experience that's hard to replicate today with modern technology. Hard, sure, but it's possible—as we've now witnessed firsthand with… |
Kotaku Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:40 PM  It's nearly Halloween, which means that costumes are receiving their finishing touches and folks are likely burning through their catalog of horror games and movies. If I may, I'd like to make another recommendation to add to the pile, and it's a short one with wonderfully dreadful vibes. I'm talking about Return of… |
Kotaku Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:30 PM  One of the new features you'll find in Zelda's journey in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is an accessories system, letting you equip trinkets that grant you passive effects. The best of these can decrease incoming damage, or increase rupee drops, but not every accessory is particularly useful. We're picked out… |
Kotaku Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:15 PM  With just days until Halloween, now is the time to go all in on the spooky mood of the season. When it comes to gaming, the best way to do that is by getting scared half to death with some truly frightful horror games. Luckily, PlayStation has just the thing to help with that in the form of a new Halloween sale that's… |
Kotaku Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:05 PM  October is a spooky month. It's that time of year when everyone starts watching horror movies, playing scary games, decorating their houses with giant skeletons, and listening to "Monster Mash" a few too many times. But on Halloween night, we remember the real reason for the season: Candy. And lots of it. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 23, 2024 7:15 PM  You'd be forgiven if you'd never heard of the original Rivals of Aether - it was an excellent but niche Smash Bros-style fighting game with a modest yet dedicated audience. However, thanks to its slick new look and the clout of a well-known livestreamer, there's a better chance of you hearing about Rivals of Aether 2. The long-awaited sequel has just dropped, and already it's doing brilliantly on the Steam charts with over three times more players than its predecessor ever racked up on the platform. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best fighting games, Best multiplayer games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 23, 2024 6:51 PM  The most complex kinds of games are MMOs. You can't really change anything in an MMO without reaping huge, unexpected issues, all of which need to be accounted for and dealt with every time. Throne and Liberty is currently experiencing one of those kinds of issues, as its upcoming Halloween-themed update has been delayed at the last minute thanks to a "critical" problem. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Throne and Liberty codes, Throne and Liberty weapons |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 23, 2024 5:23 PM  While Space Marine 2 has been pretty hard to knock since it dropped in September, last week's Patch 4.0 wasn't particularly well-received by the co-op shooter's community. However, Saber Interactive is responding swiftly, and has announced that another patch is arriving imminently to revert some of the controversial changes the previous update made. Continue reading New Space Marine 2 update will undo controversial difficulty changes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Space Marine 2 review, Space Marine 2 system requirements , Best Warhammer 40k games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 23, 2024 5:20 PM  Gaming has a fascination with the apocalypse, and it's easy to see why. The wasteland offers a fresh start, a wiping clean of the slate, while also letting you comb through the remnants of the world that's gone before. Zero Sievert is a game that delves deep into the shattered ruins of the Earth, making you fight for survival while gathering essential supplies. This unique take on the extraction shooter genre has already made some big waves in early access, and it has just hit full release with version 1.0. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best apocalypse games, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 23, 2024 3:53 PM  If I had a penny for every deckbuilder released recently I would have at least several shiny pennies. That's not to say we're overwhelmed with them by any means, but deckbuilding games are definitely a genre on the rise. Thankfully, there are several titles that are aiming to provide unique variations, and Technotopia is one of them, wrapping up its deckbuilding roots in some very smart decisions. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city building games, Best roguelikes, Best strategy games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 23, 2024 3:27 PM  A new Fallout 76 raid is set to transform the survival shooter dramatically in December, as Bethesda continues to build out the endgame variety. The new MMO-style dungeon has been revealed as part of the Fallout Day celebrations, and it's got me more excited to come back to the Appalachian wasteland than I've been in some time. Offering a series of encounters including a final showdown against the game's biggest boss yet, the Gleaming Depths will also unlock a new tier of legendary weapons to completely transform your best builds. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best games like Fallout, Fallout 5 release date, Best Fallout 4 mods |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 23, 2024 2:37 PM  In the countdown to Black Ops 6's launch, it's now a matter of mere hours rather than days and weeks. The new blockbuster FPS is almost upon us, and as is the case with the launch of any new Call of Duty game, players will want to blitz through the player levels, weapon unlocks, and their battle passes as quickly as possible. Well, here's a super easy way for you to get three Black Ops 6 double XP tokens right off the rip, and all it requires is a few replies to a post on X. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 release date, Best FPS games, Best Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 23, 2024 2:30 PM  The long wintery nights are perfect for blocking the world out and indulging in a good game, but what if things start to leak out into real life? That's when you're in trouble, and that's what seems to be happening in upcoming meta horror title Among Ashes. With lo-fi looks galore and a delightful framing narrative, there's already a lot to love here, and developer Rat Cliff Games has just announced when it'll be coming out. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best survival games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 23, 2024 1:56 PM  At the core of pretty much everything Destiny 2 has to offer is loot. Players spend hours grinding for higher-leveled gear, the perfect stat roll, or an elusive raid Exotic. In that pursuit, you'll be drowned in loot, and that's when you'll need to ship things off to your Vault. However, without using external applications, that's always been unreasonably time-consuming. A couple of weeks back, Bungie stealthily dropped the quality of life update we've all been waiting for, but is only now officially revealing it to players. Yes, you can transfer items to and from your Vault any time, any place. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 The Final Shape review, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:27 PM  The Arc Raiders system requirements have been revealed with the first technical playtest taking place on October 24 and lasting four full days. These aren't the final specs, but they do offer a great insight into where the system requirements may sit come the 2025 release date. With technical tests, the listed specs can sometimes be inflated as the game isn't yet completely optimized and developers can often play it safe by selecting more powerful hardware to account for poor performance. This doesn't mean the best graphics card is required, but the Arc Raiders specs shouldn't be taken as final until specified as such by developer Embark Studios. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 23, 2024 1:28 PM  What is the Black Ops 6 Prestige system? Getting the psychological edge over your opponents in Call of Duty can go a long way in winning a multiplayer match. Sure, your aim, loadouts, and general skill are huge factors in securing victory, but if you can put your enemies on the back foot before a single shot has been fired, you're in a great spot to dominate. Your Black Ops 6 Prestige level shows the world that you're experienced and bloodthirsty. The Black Ops 6 release date isn't until later this year, but we know plenty about the upcoming FPS game thanks to the Call of Duty Direct presentation and the recent beta. One big piece of news, especially for long-time fans, is that the Black Ops 6 Prestige system will revert to a classic state, no longer tied to live service seasons. Continue reading Black Ops 6 Prestige explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 release date, Best FPS games, Best Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:17 PM  Last year, Baldur's Gate 3 started a CRPG reappraisal. That genre of fantasy adventure fell out of the mainstream quite some time ago, but the colossal success of Larian's megahit brought it back to the forefront. From Ossian Studios, Pathfinder: The Dragon's Demand is poised to capitalize on that success. Built by Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights veterans, the entire game is based on the Pathfinder module of the same name, which itself is a spinoff of DnD. If that sounds like a game you want to play, the team has finally reached its Kickstarter goal. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best fantasy games, Games like Baldur's Gate 3, Best RPGs |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:03 PM  Battlefield 1 received an update on October 22 that updated the game's anti-cheat and in the process removed any compatibility for the Steam Deck. This isn't the first EA game to adopt an anti-cheat that isn't Linux-friendly, but it's painful nonetheless to see another game disappear from the Steam Deck library. EA is using EA Anti-Cheat (EAAC) in most of its in-house published games now, and the system isn't compatible with the best handheld gaming PC. In fact, it's not compatible with Linux at all, and it's led to a discussion around just how large the Steam Deck user base is if large publishers are happy to remove compatibility without remorse. This also recently happened to GTA 5 on Steam Deck, where an update also added an anti-cheat that is incompatible with Valve's handheld. Continue reading Another EA game gets anti-cheat update, stops working on Steam Deck MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Battlefield 1 PC port review, Battlefield 1 multiplayer modes, Battlefield 1 class guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, October 23, 2024 1:43 PM  There's nothing quite like the sound of silence. In some ways, it's tranquil, but in others it's deafening. It's the one thing that the best survival horror games always get right - they force you to listen out for a rustle in the bushes, a twig snapping, an ominous rumbling. Harvest Hunt does all of that and more; the whisper of the corn, the splashing of water, the roar of The Devourer. One of my personal favorite indies of 2024, this under-loved gem just got a brand new update, and it's perfect for spooky season. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best roguelike games, Best indie games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, October 23, 2024 4:52 PM  I'd rather command a small troop of ruthless husks to fight my battles than do the dirty work myself - and in the game [Weyyyyyy! -RPS staff]. That's reason number one as to why I'm interested in Skull Horde, an "auto battler dungeon crawler" which casts you as a necromancer in a tiny pixel art world. Reason number two is that it's coming from the developers of the explosively moreish Bore Blasters. Find a teaser trailer below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, October 23, 2024 3:39 PM  Ghost Bike, the upcoming cycling 'em up from Nidhogg makers Messhof, is now called Wheel World. The name change is designed to reflect some substantial changes to the game itself - and there's a new trailer to show its current condition as a seemingly chill game about tinkering with bikes and riding them around pastel-coloured worlds. |
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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, October 23, 2024 3:04 PM  Football Manager 2025 has been delayed until March 2025. This means football fans don't have a new iteration of the series to play alongside the real-world football season, and many players have been wondering whether Sports Interactive could instead release a data update for Football Manager 2024. Alas, SI say they've looked into it, and it just isn't possible. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, October 23, 2024 1:00 PM  One of my favourite internet jokes is: "I enjoy video games because they let me live out my wildest fantasies, like being assigned a task and then completing that task". Wilmot's Warehouse felt like that joke made manifest, putting you in the shoes of a tiny warehouse working squareboi. This puzzle-solving sequel, Wilmot Works It Out, doesn't come packaged with its predecessor's wry humour, nor the same sense of compulsion. Instead, it exudes a calm and homely sense of idle comfort. For me, that ultimately makes it less compelling, even if it is thematically the entire point. This is about a warehouse worker doing jigsaws on his day off. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:34 PM  The Monster Hunter Wilds open beta will launch next week, Capcom have announced. It'll be live on Steam from 31st October to 3rd November 2024, allowing the more impatient Capcommandoes amongst us to get a taste of the new setting and combat mechanics ahead of the game's full release in February next year. |
Siliconera Wednesday, October 23, 2024 7:45 PM
With three mainline RPGs and counting, it is finally time to revisit all Dragon Age titles and determine the best companions. I decided to break it down per game and give my thoughts on the best companion per title. There are some fantastic BioWare characters throughout each game, but these are the best Dragon Age companions in terms of writing, romance, and more across all three titles.
Best Dragon Age: Origins Companion: Morrigan
It is quite difficult to pick a best companion from the first Dragon Age title. After all, this is arguably the best group of characters in the series thus far. But if I had to pick a single member of the group, I would go with Morrigan. This infamous witch has a deep story and the most compelling writing out of anyone in this initial game.
Without spoiling too much, her story goes in a wild direction no matter what path you take. Furthermore, her personality is intoxicating. She is certainly a prime example of "less is more." If you like that more hard-to-get style of character, Morrigan is one of the best companions to travel alongside.
Best Dragon Age 2 Party Member: Varric
If I had to pick a single character to be the best overall companion in all of this fantasy BioWare series, it would be Varric. He appears in Dragon Age 2 and reprises his party member role in the next couple of games, too. There is a reason BioWare keeps bringing back Varric compared to the other numerous party members.
This wise-cracking Dwarf is one of the funniest characters in all of video games. He is constantly making memorable quips and bringing some much-needed levity to this otherwise quite serious fantasy world. Varric is synonymous with this RPG series much in the same way as someone like Garrus in Mass Effect.
Best Dragon Age: Inquisition Companion: Dorian
I don't want to bring up Varric yet again for the third mainline game in this series, so the best companion from this title has to be Dorian. Like Varric, Dorian is quite funny and one of the most charming characters in the series thus far. But the most beautiful part about Dorian is he epitomizes the idea of don't judge a book by its cover.
If you take the time to get to know Dorian well, his backstory is tremendously written and heart-breaking. His outer shell belies the emotional lore he has. Dorian has such a complex story almost no one else in Dragon Age: Inquisition is able to compare to, whether you romance him or not.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard will release for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on October 31, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 23, 2024 7:15 PM
Lego Fortnite takes the original skins from battle royale and smushes them into adorable, block-shaped caricatures of themselves. Unfortunately, not every battle royale skin has a Lego version yet (poor Deku). Thankfully, there are quite a few already available. Here are the best Lego Fortnite skins, including both original and licensed characters alike.
Best Lego Fortnite Skins: The Mandalorian
If you've read any of my Lego Fortnite coverage here, there is a strong chance you've seen me wearing The Mandalorian skin. Besides being super biased about this one, I appreciate the customizable nature of this crossover skin. If you unlocked this skin during Chapter 2, you can swap the different armor sections for Mando. This gives a lot of possible variation for using this skin. Plus, he looks super adorable rather than menacing in Lego form.
Raven
Raven is one of the most iconic skins of all time. This Chapter 1 skin takes a few liberties in its Lego version. I would argue that it opts for a darker color scheme than its usual purple style, but it works. This makes Raven one of the more mysterious and detailed skins in Lego form. I really appreciate the glowing eyes, which stand out well in this survival game.
Spider-Man
There aren't a ton of crossover skins that have made the switch to Lego Fortnite thus far. This is possibly due to the licensing issues. Spider-Man, thankfully, is one of the few available right now. He is one of the best superheroes for a reason and the Lego skin version looks fantastic. The blue and red suit is sharp and bright, while the spider emblem in the middle is large and noticeable as it should be.
Galaxia
Galaxia takes on a quite different style in her Lego version. While not quite as magnificent as her original skin, which I would argue is one of the best in all of Fortnite, it still retains some of its signature effects. You can see the sparkly stars across her outfit, plus her colorful hairstyle. Then there are her feet, which shine brightly in a way no other Lego skin does.
Plague
This is one of the spookier Lego Fortnite skins players can use. It is the prime example of a Lego skin taking the original and making it much better. I would argue the original Plague Doctor is pretty forgettable. But his downsize into blocky form turns out quite well, with the memorable gray hat, detailed overall outfit, and neat accents throughout like the glowing green eyes.
Lego Fortnite is available on Android, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC entirely for free.
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 23, 2024 7:00 PM
Nintendo Switch users can look forward to the upcoming release of Godzilla: Voxel Wars, a turn-based strategy game set to launch on February 20, 2025. Pre-orders for the game will begin on October 31, 2024. Alongside the standard edition, a limited Godzilla Store version will be available, which includes a Godzilla Store Limited Movie Monster Series figure (2023) in Voxel Wars Red, and a special postcard.
You can view the official announcement post below:
Developed by TOHO Games and Nukenin LLC, the game features Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah, who will face off against a new enemy, the Mushroom Monster known as Mash. The gameplay revolves around turn-based mechanics, where players earn points based on the number of turns it takes to complete each stage. The game features six distinct worlds, each presenting unique challenges and different monsters to battle. Players will also be able to design and share their own custom stages.
In related news, Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color released on Netflix, accompanied by a trailer for the film's streaming debut. The original Godzilla Minus One, explored the kaiju's emergence during World War II.
Nintendo Switch users can expect the release of Godzilla: Voxel Wars on February 20, 2025, with pre-orders starting on October 31, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 23, 2024 6:30 PM
Bandai Namco is set to release Elden Ring Official Artbook Volume III on December 25, 2024. Consumers can pre-order the artbook from the official ebten online store. It will cost 3,960 yen or roughly $25. The artbook will have a total of 320 pages and will be in full color. There is no word of an official English release, or the option to purchase it in North America or Europe. [Thanks, Famitsu!]
The contents of the Elden Ring Official Artbook Volume III will include illustrations and information from the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. Information and illustrations of environments, enemies, various NPCs, weapons, and armor are part of the contents of the artbook.
Bandai Namco has released several Elden Ring artbooks in the past with similar content. Each artbook breaks down specific designs for NPCs and bosses, which often include developer notes and details written in the margins.
At Tokyo Game Show 2024 (also known as TGS), TORCH TORCH, a maker and distributor of FromSoftware jewelry replicas, announced the production of more inspired items. Additionally, TORCH TORCH announced it would release a statue of Ranni sometimes in the future.
Elden Ring, and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, is available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 23, 2024 6:00 PM
Square Enix announced that when going through Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, people can select two difficulty levels new to the remake. However, both are also tied to New Game Plus save files. This means you can't select either one when a game begins.
The announcement first showed where the two additional Romancing SaGa 2 remake difficulty options will appear after being unlocked and confirming their names. They are "Expert" and "Romancing." Expert is more difficult than "Hard," with Hard being described as what the game's original difficulty level felt like. Romancing is noted to be the most challenging one you can select. Neither can be reselected if you choose them at the start, then opt to drop down to a lower level.
The reveal also included a recommendation. Square Enix noted that Expert could be selected after someone finishes a first run through Romancing SaGa 2. However, the company noted Romancing might need a New Game Plus save file from multiple runs.
Here is the full announcement:
As a reminder, there is a Romancing SaGa remake demo available now. Save files do carry over to the full game.
Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven will release on October 24, 2024 for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4 and PS5.
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 23, 2024 5:00 PM
Hobby Japan announced during the company's 55th anniversary event that Go Nagai's Cutie Honey manga and anime series will inspire a new revival project titled Cutie Honey Nova. At the time of writing, it is unclear if this will be a new anime series, be tied to merchandise or what projects the revival will involve. [Thanks, Hobby Japan!]
A new design for android protagonist Honey Kisaragi in her Cutie Honey superhero appearance was revealed, which shows the character wearing a more technological outfit and wielding her signature sword. The new design was created by Japanese illustrator Nadare Takamine.
You can check out the new Cutie Honey Nova design below.
Considering Hobby Japan and Good Smile Company's involvement in the new Cutie Honey Nova project, it is possible that the new revival is not an anime series, but rather a new line of Cutie Honey figures or merchandise featuring new character redesigns. We won't know for sure until Hobby Japan shares more information.
Cutie Honey is a manga and anime series created in 1973 by famous author Go Nagai. The franchise has received a variety of remakes and reboots, including the 1994 OVA series New Cutie Honey, the more family-friendly Cutie Honey Flash anime, Gainax's Re: Cutie Honey anime reboot released in 2004, and most recently the 2018 Cutie Honey Universe series.
The Cutie Honey Nova revival project is currently in development. More information will appear in the future.
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 23, 2024 4:00 PM
McDonald's will introduce the Blueberry Yogurt Flavored Grimace Shake in Japan on October 30, 2024. This limited-time offering is inspired by the popular Grimace Shake, which was initially released in the United States in 2023 to celebrate the character Grimace's birthday. The US version gained significant attention online for its vibrant color and unique flavor profile, and this upcoming release marks the first time the shake will be available in Japan. [Thanks, Game Watch!]
The Japanese version of the Grimace Shake features a blueberry yogurt flavor. It will be using blueberry juice to create its distinctive purple color, which is closely associated with the Grimace character. At the pre-release event in Japan, Grimace made an appearance to promote the product. The Grimace Shake will be offered for a limited time, coinciding with the return of other McDonald's family characters, such as the Hamburglar and Fry Kids, who will also be featured in promotional materials in Japan alongside it.
McDonald's Japan also announced that it is developing a new game called Hirumakku Game, or "Himage." The game was first teased earlier in 2024, and it follows the success of last year's Grimace-themed game released in the US.
McDonald's Japan will launch the limited-time Blueberry Yogurt Flavored Grimace Shake on October 30, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 23, 2024 3:30 PM
Japan will receive a Monster Hunter Wilds PS5 cover and controller to celebrate the release of the next installment in Capcom's behemoth of a series. Pre-orders for both items will open on October 30, 2024 and will be in limited supply. Unfortunately, both the controller and cover are exclusive to Japan. The Monster Hunter Wilds controller will cost 12,480 yen or roughly $81, where was the case will cost 9,980 yen or $65. The controller and case will release on February 28, 2025.
Of course, neither the controller or case will come with Monster Hunter Wilds. You'll have to purchase the game separately. You can take a look at the controller and case below.
The Monster Hunter Wilds controller features the logo from the game and is extenuated by floral embellishments on the handles. Additionally, you can see the "Quest Completed!" icon on the upper lefthand corner. The case includes the same detailing, but with red and white details. The controller comes in red, while the case comes in black.
A Monster Hunter Wilds open beta test is set to take place on October 31, 2024 for PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X. It will allow for crossplay support and will remain open until November 3, 2024.
Monster Hunter Wilds will come out on February 28, 2025 for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam.
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 23, 2024 3:00 PM
The official website for Snow Miku 2025 is now open, and the main key art for the character has been revealed. The main event will take place in Hokkaido between February 8-9, 2025.
The main visual for Snow Miku 2025 is featured in the website, and was created by X (formerly Twitter) user and illustrator "tokki_517." The new visual depicts a winter version of Hatsune Miku alongside Rabbit Yukine, Snow Miku pet and mascot character, wearing a similar outfit to Miku's. The new design follows the new "Kira Kira Snow Material" theme for Snow Miku 2025, with the characters featured inside an ice cave with sparkling ice crystals.
You can check out the new main visual for Snow Miku 2025 here:
Additionally, Piapro announced that a Snow Miku themed train will between November 16, 2024 and March 23, 2025. The new train will feature Snow Miku and Rabbit Yukine in their new 2025 costumes. A train with the previous 2024 designs was in operation during the previous Snow Miku 2024 event.
As a reminder, the original Snow Miku 2025 costumes were designed by X (formerly Twitter) user "nekohoshi_neko." A new Nendoroid of the character will feature an outfit based her new design sometime in 2025.
The Snow Miku 2025 main event will be held in Hokkaido on February 8-9, 2025, with the new Snow Miku train operating in Sapporo between November 16, 2024 and March 23, 2025.
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 23, 2024 2:30 PM
Sanrio is working with Casio to release a new Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary G-Shock watch that features motifs from the popular character. The watch costs 18,700 yen (or approximately $122.40), and it will go on sale on October 30, 2024 in Japan at the Casio official online store. It is unknown if it could eventually appear in other regions.
The new Casio G-Shock features the Hello Kitty name above the screen, and the character's bow appears on the screen when the backlight is on. The Hello Kitty 50th anniversary logo is also depicted on the back of the watch, and the same logo is used in the box for the collaboration watch. The watch not only celebrates Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary, but the 50th anniversary of the first Casio watch being released.
You can check out the new Sanrio x Casio Hello Kitty G-Shock watch here:
With the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty being held throughout 2024 a variety of commemorative merchandise goods have been released, including a limited anniversary coin, a Hello Kitty Build-a-Bear plush, and a variety of CASETiFY phone cases and tech accessories inspired by the Sanrio character.
The new Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary G-Shock watch costs 18,700 yen (~$122.40), and it will be available for purchase on October 30, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 23, 2024 2:00 PM
Independent Japanese Vtuber Shigure Ui announced she passed two million subscribers on YouTube. She's been active for five years.
The Vtuber is known for her streaming, singing, and most importantly art. In addition to illustrating for things like anime, novels, and new illustrations for a fifth anniversary exhibition, she's known for work for other Vtubers. Most notably, she's the "mama" for Hololive Vtuber Oozora Subaru. She also designed her own Vtuber persona, and has created costumes for other performers like Suou Patra.
Here's the announcement for her reaching the subscriber milestone:
You can see her 2 million subscriber stream below:
This comes after a number of other milestones for Shigure Ui, starting with the Vtuber passing her fifth anniversary back on May 18, 2024. That led to a 5th Anniversary Project reveal. Her second album of songs, called Fiction, released on September 11, 2024 in Japan. We also learned her song "Shukusei!! Loli Kami Requiem" would be a part of the track list for the upcoming DDR game Dance Dance Revolution World.
You can watch the preview of her new album and its tracks below:
Japanese Vtuber Shigure Ui streams regularly on YouTube, and her second album is available now in Japan.
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 23, 2024 1:30 PM
Dragami Games President Yoshimi Yasuda announced that the developer isn't done with Lollipop Chainsaw RePop yet, as there will be new content and costumes released. No examples of possible additions were teased alongside the confirmation.
Here is Yasuda's announcement. It confirmed that development hasn't started on the new content for Lollipop Chainsaw RePop yet, but they are working on costumes. While there are no possible hints, the screenshot could perhaps be telling. It shows a moment in the game in which Gideon Starling, Juliet's dad, rides in on his motorcycle. He's known to be as adept at fighting as Juliet is. Also, he's not only one member of her family to show up in the game, as her mother Elizabeth and sisters Cordelia and Rosalind also appear. Cordelia is also shown to be quite capable when she appears in the game.
At launch, people reported multiple issues with Lollipop Chainsaw RePop. Some of these affected play and performance, especially on the Nintendo Switch. Since then, multiple patches appeared on all platforms. The most recent one in October 2024 involved a graphics option to go along with the performance mode on the Xbox Series X. Yasuda also noted the team will work on any bugs reported.
Lollipop Chainsaw RePop is available on the PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC. A PS4 version is being considered.
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 23, 2024 1:00 PM
Wilmot's Warehouse, one of 2019's indie hits, appealed to those with a specific sort of organizational mind and appreciation for whimsical aesthetic. The follow-up, then, shouldn't be surprising: a puzzle assembly game called Wilmot Works It Out. The overlap in interested players is large, but it's different enough to offer a new gameplay experience for those same players.
In many ways, it feels like Wilmot Works It Out started as an exploration of what the developer could make with the existing Warehouse engine. Wilmot picks up and moves squares in a similar way, and takes "deliveries" in the form of puzzle packages instead of warehouse shipments.
The premise of the game is that Wilmot, the little quite square buddy with a face, has signed up for Puzzle Club, a mail-order puzzle service that doesn't always give you pieces from the same puzzle. Each shipment guarantees that one puzzle can be completed, but often includes lots of other pieces for future puzzles. The chaos is narrowed somewhat by the chapter presentation, containing each set within its own bundle.
Along the way, you'll also talk to the postal workers who hand you boxes, and there's something of a narrative here. It can serve to immerse you in the world and provide a "cozy" experience, but it also brings in a sense of dissonance. You're told about the world, and even told that you participate in it. You adopt a pet! Go to the park! But you don't do these things, you mainline puzzles in your foyer.
There are a few efforts to break up the experience, both through those story bits and the chapter intermissions that have you move completed puzzles to other rooms in the house. And while there's no actual time pressure, there's definitely the appearance of it. The moment you complete a puzzle, the postal worker's knocking on your door and will leave a note if you're even a bit lackadaisical in moving that puzzle to the wall to get it out of the way. It makes organizing the remaining pieces feel like a dereliction of duty at times. Eventually, we learned to leave one puzzle piece just a square away while cleaning up, just to avoid the guilt.
It's important to note that, while it's about puzzle assembly, hobby puzzlers may only find about half that experience here. Assembling a jigsaw puzzle involves two considerations: matching the illustrations and finding the correct shapes. Both help narrow down the possibilities and find the right piece. With Wilmot Works It Out, every piece is a cube. And a rounded one until placed, for that matter! Which does factor in. Since you can't use shape as a limiter, also losing the illustration detail around the edges makes a notable difference.
The early chapters are really quite easy, and only get to the sort of fun trickery we wanted to see in the back part of the game. That said, it doesn't wear out its welcome! We completed our leisurely playthrough in under five and a half hours. At this point, you unlock Marathon mode, which jumbles up all the puzzle pieces and gives you a larger room to make it more of a Wilmot's Warehouse-like organization challenge.
It feels in many ways like Marathon may have been the initial idea. After all, controlling chaos was the whole thing in Wilmot's Warehouse, and this more closely resembles that. We'd probably have liked something in the middle, with just a bit more grouping to finish some puzzles early. As it is, our floor was nearly full before we got the pieces to finish anything but a few tiny puzzles.
We really like the premise of Wilmot Works It Out, and don't mind a shorter experience! But the game really only hits its stride in the final chapters, leaving us wishing it expanded its later offerings at least a bit. Still, it's charming, and if you want to really dig into the Marathon post-game, it could be worth checking out.
Wilmot Works It Out, developed by Richard Hogg and Hollow Ponds and published by Finji, launches October 23, 2024 on PC and Mac.
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Siliconera Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:30 PM
The latest trailer for Double Dragon Revive revealed that Marian and Yagyu Ranzo will be playable characters in the final game. This is alongside the series' usual duo of Billy and Jimmy Lee.
Here's the new trailer, which highlights how both characters will work:
Marian was originally a damsel in distress character in the original Double Dragon, and had to be rescued by the Lee brothers. However, more recent games have pushed her into a more active role, with this being her second time in the series as a playable character after Double Dragon Gaiden. She was also playable in River City Girls 2. Marian's Double Dragon Revive moveset is full of fast kick moves, including a dive kick from midair and a rising kick that launches enemies.
Yagyu Ranzo is a ninja character who joined the Lee brothers in home versions of Double Dragon III after he is defeated as a boss. Since then, he also appeared as a playable character in Double Dragon IV and Double Dragon Gaiden. As a ninja, his Double Dragon Revive move set features heavy use of his sword. Speed and evasion look like key components of his playstyle, as a few teleportation moves are shown off in the trailer. He can also make use of fire breath and lightning magic.
Double Dragon Revive is the latest game in the long-running side-scrolling brawler series. While the latest entry will feature the same style of gameplay as past games, it now features full 3D visuals. Double Dragon Revive is currently confirmed to have two-player co-op, although it's unknown if the reveal of Marian and Yagyu means that more players can join. It's being developed by Yuke's, best known for their wrestling games, and published by Arc System Works.
Double Dragon Revive is set to release in 2025 for PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
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