GamersHeroes Friday, October 25, 2024 12:33 PM Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered is not for everyone. The post Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered Review appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, October 25, 2024 12:16 PM A 4X strategy RPG set in a medieval history sandbox, From Chaos' debut title Liegecraft is set to release for the PC via Steam Early Access next year. The post 4X strategy RPG Liegecraft Coming to Steam 2025 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, October 25, 2024 12:14 PM The team at Game Float, together with Spiral Up Games, has officially kicked off the playtest for their pixel art stealth action title Bandit Knight. The post Pixel Art Stealth Action Title Bandit Knight Playtest Now Live appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, October 25, 2024 11:39 AM The team at SEGA announced that worldwide sales of Sonic X Shadow Generations have surpassed one million units. The post Sonic X Shadow Generations Passes 1M Units Sold appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Friday, October 25, 2024 2:30 PM  Greater Rifts had a major place in the endgame of Diablo III, and Diablo IV has its own version; The Pit Of The Artificer. While The Pit has been around previously, the unlocks and rewards have changed in the last couple of months. If you are getting into the endgame, here is how you can unlock these short, difficult,… |
Kotaku Friday, October 25, 2024 2:20 PM  One thing to know about me is that I love a costume with a concept. Halloween, when you're an adult, is no longer about candy, it's about serving and wowing people with your commitment to the bit. The holiday is still a week away, so it's still anyone's game, but it's one Sonic the Hedgehog fan's race to lose right… |
Kotaku Friday, October 25, 2024 1:55 PM  Fallout Day, a holiday made up in celebration of the in-game date that the bombs dropped and ushered in the post-apocalyptic era of the popular RPG series, has come and gone. This year, Bethesda used the occasion to make a slew of announcements about the immediate future of Fallout 76, the now-good MMO that the studio… |
Kotaku Friday, October 25, 2024 1:35 PM  EA Sports College Football 25 was a hit before it was even fully released. It went on to become the best-selling game of the year so far, beating out Helldivers 2 and and Madden NFL 25. Now, it's taking a victory lap with another massive update and the addition of an in-game generative AI tool. |
Kotaku Friday, October 25, 2024 1:30 PM  The Saw series is best known for its elaborate death traps. By the time the series was ending its original seven-film run in 2010, Jigsaw's elaborate mechanisms designed to mutilate and maim people the serial killer deemed worthy of such torment had become as much characters as their victims. Despite Saw X's… |
Kotaku Friday, October 25, 2024 1:20 PM  Team Fortress 2 launched back in 2007 and since then Valve has continued to update the class-based FPS, though not always as frequently as fans might want. And during all those updates over nearly two decades, a bug involving Blu Team Scout's pants being the wrong color was never fixed. That changed yesterday. |
Kotaku Friday, October 25, 2024 1:09 PM  Starting a new show on Netflix is always a gamble. The streamer has a habit of just gruesomely canceling shows, even when they have great ratings and are adored by their audience. (Kaos, I'm still mourning you.) There rarely seems to be any rhyme or reason, making it such a risk to invest in an ongoing story. However,… |
Kotaku Friday, October 25, 2024 12:35 PM  Across over a decade, from its inception in 2008 until 2019, Marvel released 23 films in what is now known as the Infinity Saga. The overarching story saw Earth's mightiest heroes battle Thanos, a mad titan obsessed with bringing balance to the universe. But one of the biggest omissions from the comic on which the… |
Kotaku Friday, October 25, 2024 12:30 PM  Whenever Stardew Valley comes up in everyday conversation, it's always alongside terminology like "cozy" and "casual." You never hear anyone call the game "sexy." Why not? Well, for starters, it's because the game's made entirely of pixel art, which doesn't allow for much experimentation or sexualization…Or does it?… |
Kotaku Friday, October 25, 2024 12:05 PM  Earlier this week, I felt a feeling I hadn't felt in a long while: I was looking forward to the release of a Call of Duty game. Black Ops 6, the latest installment in the long-running Call of Duty sub-series, has spent the last several months hyping up audiences about all of its changes and innovations, like its… |
Kotaku Friday, October 25, 2024 11:50 AM  Over the last 20 years, a lot has changed in the video game industry. Online multiplayer live-service games have become more and more popular, 2D platformers have become less common, console games based on movies aren't really a thing anymore, and we get a lot more remasters. |
Kotaku Friday, October 25, 2024 11:10 AM  It's the 20th Anniversary of World of Warcraft, and Blizzard's long-standing fantasy MMORPG is celebrating with, among other things, an extremely luxe mount. Say hello to the Gilded Brutosaur, which will cost you $90. That's more than Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, or roughly the equivalent of six months of subscription… |
Kotaku Friday, October 25, 2024 10:30 AM  Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's massive 180+ character roster isn't exactly balanced, which fans are admittedly happy with. Helping to offset (or further expand) these differences are various Ability Items that provide characters with helpful buffs. One of, if not the rarest Ability Item is called Broly's Ring, and it's… |
Kotaku Friday, October 25, 2024 10:00 AM  After years of having an assembly line of Star Wars movies and TV shows, the galaxy far, far away feels like it's slowing down. A previously announced—but still untitled—spin-off starring Daisy Ridley's Rey from the Force Awakens trilogy is the latest project to hit snags. The movie has reportedly lost another writer,… |
Kotaku Friday, October 25, 2024 9:30 AM  Capcom has been knocking it out of the park with its horror remakes in recent years (perhaps with the exception of Resident Evil 3, though I still enjoyed that one immensely). If you look at titles such as Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 2, they clearly know how to modernize famous franchises for today's audiences,… |
Kotaku Friday, October 25, 2024 8:30 AM  Diablo IV has eight levels of difficulty, but the highest four are locked when you begin the game. If you are jumping into Diablo because of Vessel Of Hatred, and wondering how you'res supposed to access this higher tier, here is how you unlock Torment difficulty, where the endgame begins. |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 3:47 PM  Sometimes it feels like there hasn't been a time in my life when I didn't know the name of DayZ. The groundbreaking survival zombie sim was everywhere when it was an Arma 2 mod, and now it's breaking even more ground with the release of its latest expansion, Frostline. Despite being long in the tooth, DayZ has recently had more players in-game than ever before. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, DayZ system requirements, Best zombie games |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 2:36 PM  While Warframe continues to draw in tens of thousands of players each day and has a big expansion on the horizon too, there is palpable excitement for its fantasy cousin Soulframe. While playtests have been ongoing for months now, the ambitious MMORPG was set to open its doors to all players this year. However, despite recently being shown off at TennoCon, a new livestream from developer Digital Extremes has confirmed that Soulframe will not be coming out or opening up its pre-alpha Preludes in 2024 after all. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMORPG - top MMOs you should play, The best RPG games on PC 2022, The best fantasy games on PC in 2022 |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 2:00 PM  What are the Dragon Age Veilguard factions? Thedas isn't just divided by kingdoms and races. Its population also divides its loyalties among various factions, each with unique vocations and principles. One faction may comprise professional cutthroats prone to political espionage, while others are necromantic morticians or reality-hopping historians. The question is, where do you belong? There are six factions in Dragon Age The Veilguard, and the one you choose determines your Rook's background. However, this decision isn't just for RPG game flavor. Each faction also includes unique traits that provide various buffs, while Dragon Age Veilguard class specializations align with a particular faction to suit your chosen playstyle. Even your Dragon Age Veilguard companions are shaped by factions, so discover what each faction stands for and what it can do for you. Continue reading All Dragon Age The Veilguard factions MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Dragon Age The Veilguard companions, Dragon Age The Veilguard release date |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 1:59 PM  What is the best Black Ops 6 Marine SP loadout? You'll not often see someone running a shotgun as their primary weapon. Secondary, with that precious Overkill perk, sure, but with the smaller Face Off maps in Black Ops 6 and this incredible Marine SP build, you might just promote this gun to your top slot. Right out of the box, this powerful Black Ops 6 shotgun can one-shot kill enemies at close range, so, once you've set it up with the attachments from our BO6 Marine SP loadout below, it's a shoo-in for one of the best Black Ops 6 weapons. Not only is this shotgun a great secondary for the core 6v6 multiplayer Black Ops 6 mode, but it's a stone-cold killer in Face Off maps and a valuable asset in Zombies, too. Continue reading Best Black Ops 6 Marine SP loadout MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 release date, Best FPS games, Best Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 1:46 PM  As I get older I find more and more pleasure in things that are pared back and aren't expansive, seven hundred-hour experiences. I like limitations, things that either through choice or circumstance have something imposed on the design and the player. Straftat is a new free FPS that looks to be exactly up my street as it's all about one thing - shooting the other player before they shoot you. It's out now and it's already doing amazing things on Steam, racking up a colossal amount of positive reviews. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best free PC games |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 12:51 PM  What are the best Dragon Ball Sparking Zero mods? There isn't a game in the world that can't be improved with user created mods, and Dragon Ball Sparking Zero is no exception. While the PC version of the game may have its flaws, it more than makes up for this with its modding potential. There are some aspects of Dragon Ball Sparking Zero that were hampered by technical limitations due to the console versions of the fighting game, but mods are here to save the day. We've also featured some mods that add new costumes to part of the Sparking Zero roster, including some deep cuts that hardcore fans will appreciate. Continue reading Best Dragon Ball Sparking Zero mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon Ball Sparking Zero roster, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release date, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero system requirements |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 12:35 PM  Back before the Final Fantasy and Square Enix developers fused together to become Square Enix, series creator Square (as they were at the time) also brought us another essential JRPG series, the most popular of which was 1993's Romancing SaGa 2. A fundamental early pillar of the genre, its nonlinear structure and broad class selection made it a key influence on the industry, but it didn't make it to a worldwide launch until 2016. Now, its full-scale remake has finally arrived, modernizing it for a 2024 audience, and it's already proving a hit on Steam. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best JRPGs, Best old games, Best anime games |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 12:34 PM  Though there are lots of gaming subscription services around these days, I firmly believe that Humble Choice is the best of the bunch. This long-running service offers eight stunning games (to keep) for an a fraction of what you'd pay if you bought them. On top of this, it also gives you monthly coupons which you can use to get up to 20% off in the Humble Store. Continue reading The best way get premium games free each month MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Check out the latest Humble Bundles, Browse the latest Humble sales, Get Humble Choice |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 12:34 PM  What is the best Black Ops 6 XM4 loadout? Based on the M4 Carbine, this classic AR has been in a number of Call of Duty games, typically as one of the first weapons you have access to. Assault rifles are usually most players' go-to pick when it comes to creating loadouts, and that comes as no surprise when you get your hands on the XM4. When built using the perfect set of attachments to create the best Black Ops 6 XM4 loadout, you can equip yourself with a deadly gun, perfect for medium to long distances. Now that we've had a chance to try out the weapons, we think the XM4 has the potential to be one of the best Black Ops 6 guns in the game. Continue reading Best Black Ops 6 XM4 loadout MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 release date, Best FPS games, Best Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 12:02 PM  Is Sonic X Shadows Generations Steam Deck Compatible? The latest outing for the fastest mammal in video game history is here, and despite some initial uncertainty due to a missing rating, the game runs great on Valve's handheld gaming PC. The process for verifying games on the Steam Deck can take some time, meaning a rating won't always be present on release day. However, we're now very glad to report that Sonic X Shadows Generations has earned the best rating possible on the best handheld gaming PC. Continue reading Is Sonic X Shadow Generations Steam Deck compatible? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 12:01 PM  Why take up valuable desk space with a massive gaming PC tower, when you could get it all into your monitor? This new prototype machine from Erazer, a Medion brand that's in turn owned by Lenovo, shows the potential for building an all-in-one PC and monitor build, and it's all based on desktop components, including a full-size Zotac Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti graphics card. While you can mount many of the best mini gaming PC designs onto the back of a monitor using a VESA mount, these machines are usually based on cut-down laptop hardware, often with weedy integrated GPUs. The idea behind this Erazer rig, however, is that it still incorporates full-fat PC gaming hardware, including an Nvidia GPU, meaning you don't have to compromise on frame rates. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 11:46 AM  When I think of the best space games, I imagine fast, frantic combat with missiles and lasers flying across the stars - I'll always be more enamored by the speed of Everspace 2's action than the lumbering weight of Starfield ships. Further distilling that essence down, Nova Drift is a high-octane roguelike that finally launched out of early access in 2024 after five years. It's bright, snappy, and beautiful, and has earned itself the elusive 'overwhelmingly positive' Steam rating, with 95% of its 11,000 reviews recommending it. Now you can try before you buy, as developer Chimeric launches a free demo. Continue reading Highly rated space roguelike Nova Drift launches new Steam demo MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best action games, Best roguelikes, Best space games |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 11:22 AM  What are the best Slay the Spire mods? Whether you've exhausted the game and are looking for extra content, or just want to make some small changes to an otherwise perfect experience, the best Slay the Spire mods can fit the bill. The roguelike card game has official Steam Workshop mod support and a fantastic community, meaning there are tons of mods available to easily integrate into the indie game. These mods range from making the map easier to read to huge expansions featuring brand-new characters. There are hundreds to choose from on Steam, but we've picked out the very best mods in Slay the Spire just for you. Continue reading The best Slay the Spire mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Slay the Spire review, Best card games , Slay the Spire mods |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 11:16 AM  In a fresh update for the Rockstar launcher, the studio behind the iconic Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption franchises is trying to make its games run better on Steam Deck. This is despite recently willfully removing compatibility for the online portion of GTA 5. The Steam Deck is still the best handheld gaming PC on the market as an all-around package, and Rockstar will be aware of this situation given the popularity of its games, particularly Grand Theft Auto 5, on the handheld. It frequently features in the most-played games each month, but a recent update made GTA 5 Unsupported on Steam Deck. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 5 RP servers, GTA 6 release date estimate, GTA 5 cheats |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 11:05 AM  What is the best Black Ops 6 LR 7.62 loadout? Sniping in Call of Duty can be a tricky thing to get right; sniper rifles often have extreme damage, but require a lot of skill to operate effectively. If you miss your shot against skilled players, you'll likely find yourself on the wrong end of a kill screen. A good loadout can help things massively, however, so we've put together our best LR 7.62 so you can take the ranged game to your opponents. While ARs and SMGs may be running amok in Black Ops 6, there's always that perfect one-shot itch to scratch. This is where the LR 7.62 comes in, and with our loadout - one of the best Black Ops 6 loadouts all-told - you can dominate any match the multiplayer game throws at you. Continue reading Best Black Ops 6 LR 7.62 loadout MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 release date, Best FPS games, Best Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 10:56 AM  Former Intel CEO Paul Otellini presented the idea of Intel buying Nvidia, but the board resisted it, according to a new report. Back then, in 2005, AMD and ATi were two separate companies, and Nvidia was primarily a gaming GPU maker, rather than the AI data center behemoth of today. Having one of the top GPU makers in Intel's stable could have changed the PC landscape as we know it, perhaps with Intel CPU designs containing integrated Nvidia GeForce GPUs. If this had happened, we wouldn't just be looking at a very different landscape when it comes to the best gaming CPU battle, but also the best graphics card war. At this time, the mooted price for Nvidia was reportedly $20 billion, almost four times the $5.4 billion total AMD paid for ATi with a mix of cash and stock, while Intel itself was worth around $150 billion. Continue reading Intel decided not to buy Nvidia in "fateful moment" says report MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Core i5 14600K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 10:56 AM  October 25, 2024: We've added a new Monopoly Go dice link for free dice rolls. How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way. You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links October 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 11:20 AM  What are the best anime games for PC? As varied as the Japanese film, television, and manga that inspired them, anime art styles are everywhere in games. Whether you fancy being trapped in a school with a sadistic remote-controlled bear, defending yourself from gargantuan humanoid monsters, or joining a book club with a dark side, we've got plenty of anime games to choose from in 2024. We've got everything from the biggest anime games based on Japan's hottest export shows to the finest JRPG games and MMOs influenced by its signature style. Persona, Dragon Ball, and Naruto are all present and correct, plus a few other gems you may not have heard of before. If you're an anime fan, consider these entries some of the best PC games available on the platform. Let's go. Continue reading The best anime games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail release date, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 10:52 AM  Scrambly makes it possible to earn money while playing games or other apps on your phone We understand that some people might be skeptical about that, but it is 100% legit and it's not like you're getting paid in crypto or anything like that - it's actual cash or gift cards for you to use as you please. Continue reading The one app every Android user needs |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 10:35 AM  What is the best Black Ops 6 AMES 85 loadout? As a virtual soldier, there's nothing worse than feeling inadequate on the battlefield. There's a strong possibility that your opponent has gunned you down with the AMES 85, and once you get your hands on our loadout, you'll be ready to do the same. The Omnimovement system in Black Ops 6 drastically speeds up the pace of combat, which is why it's important to build loadouts for your Black Ops 6 weapons that are both powerful and mobile. The best Black Ops 6 AMES 85 loadout skews heavier on the damage side, but that's not to say we haven't prepared a trick or two to deal with those pesky SMG users. Continue reading Best Black Ops 6 AMES 85 loadout MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 release date, Best FPS games, Best Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 10:33 AM  Want to unlock every character in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero? You're going to need to put in some work if you want to get your hands on every character on the Sparking Zero roster. While you instantly gain access to over one hundred fighters when you first boot up the game, there are fan favorites like Bardock, Janemba, and Ultra Instinct Goku who you won't have access to right away. Now that Dragon Ball Sparking Zero is here, it's time to find out what needs to be done to unlock the entire roster. Take a look at the Dragon Ball Sparking Zero roster to see which fighters you can use to construct the perfect team, and check out our Sparking Zero tier list to include some of the fighting game's strongest warriors. Continue reading How to unlock every character in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon Ball Sparking Zero roster, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release date, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero system requirements |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 10:29 AM  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. One way to do that is with your Black Ops 6 Prestige level, which shows the world that you're experienced and bloodthirsty. In good news for returning players to the multiplayer game, for Black Ops 6, the Prestige system reverts to a classic state, no longer tied to live service seasons. Here's how that works in the latest iteration of the FPS game and what it means for you. Continue reading Black Ops 6 Prestige explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 release date, Best FPS games, Best Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 10:22 AM  GTA 6 is on the way and naturally I'm enthusiastic about the return of both Vice City and Rockstar's open-world crime saga, but one of the best Grand Theft Auto games - arguably the best - is, and always will be, GTA 4. Compared to San Andreas (and GTA 5), Grand Theft Auto 4 is somber, moody, mature, and atmospheric. Niko Bellic's bleak revenge tragedy combined with the reimagined Liberty City, still one of the best settings in videogame history, make GTA 4 better than almost all of its genre contemporaries. Released 16 years ago, it appears now that the spirit of Grand Theft Auto 4 lives on. Liquid Swords, the studio founded by Just Cause creator and former Avalanche developer Christofer Sundberg, just teased its first project, an open-world game with a recognizable aesthetic. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, Best GTA 5 mods, Best GTA RP servers |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 10:16 AM  Outside of the heavy hitters in the MMORPG space - the likes of FF14 and World of Warcraft - Guild Wars 2 remains one of the most consistent genre stalwarts. A beautiful free-to-play fantasy world with distinctive character design and satisfying combat, it's highly active more than a decade after launch, with new expansion Janthir Wilds arriving very recently. But it looks as though publisher NCSoft might have even more on the cards, as a mysterious new Guild Wars app appears on the Steam back end. It's not Guild Wars 3, but it could just be the game to tide us over. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs on PC, Guild Wars 2 system requirements, Guild Wars 2 expansion |
PCGamesN Friday, October 25, 2024 10:04 AM  Want to know about new Genshin Impact characters? During each new update, there's usually at least one brand-new playable character introduced to the roster. They typically appear on event banners with increased drop rates, including one five-star character and three four-star characters. While we know which characters are likely to appear on the next Genshin Impact banners, some characters featured in this guide might not be playable right now, but they can still be found in Genshin Impact. We've also included some characters who are rumored to join the free PC game down the line, but may not have an in-game model just yet. While none of this information is official until Hoyoverse says otherwise, here's a round-up of all the current rumors and speculation. Continue reading Genshin Impact new characters in the 5.1 update and beyond MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, October 25, 2024 12:16 PM  The precision-platformer is a torturous genre at the best of times, and now developers Brlka and publishers Ysbryd Games have seen fit to combine it with Silent Hill. Their forthcoming Love Eternal is the story of Maya, a girl whisked off to a "castle built of bitter memories" by a weird, lonely god, and obliged to make her way "through over 100 screens filled with spikes, lasers, switches, and traps". When not getting spiked or lasered, Maya appears to spend her days in a kind of metaphorical suburban household. Here, she will contend with things like people crawling on the ceiling and coming over all Babadook. Maya does have one major advantage: the ability to reverse gravity. Watch her put that ability to use in the new trailer. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, October 25, 2024 10:59 AM  Rock Paper Shotgun has a fuzzy conception of "news", in that we regard the "new" element of news as overrated, more of a guideline than an obligation. The trick to selling this mindset is to overclock your obnoxious narcissism until it levels up into stylish solipsism. "It's news to me," I sternly insist, while announcing a game you might pedantically observe was announced in 2019. "I can obtain no reliable empirical evidence that this existed prior to my noticing it," I declare, writing about my discovery that Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 requires a permanent internet connection, even when you're playing the campaign. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, October 25, 2024 9:11 AM  Rebecca Jones (RPS in peace) really liked 10 Dead Doves when she wrote about it back in 2022, saying it reminded her of why she "loves weird low-budget spooks so much". Discovering such an interesting project speaks to curiosity and taste on her part, but me? I am simply a pun enjoying buffon who got an email promising that "Dovecraftian horrors await". The thrust of said electronic mail was that the game now has a release date of this December, but it looked neat, so I doved right in. I coo-dn't resist. I too love weird low-budget horror. I have been pigeonholed. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, October 25, 2024 8:44 AM  Complete Factorio's Space Age DLC and - feelings of acute megalomania aside - you will be able to upload a snapshot of your game to the "Galaxy of Fame", this being a digital night sky from which your cataclysmic industrial exploits shall gaze down eternally, for the instruction and/or disillusionment of tomorrow's factory builders. |
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Kuro Game announced it will release a figure of the Wuthering Waves Shorekeeper. She will debut in August 2025, and the developer already confirmed she will launch worldwide for about $65. However, AmiAmi is the only storefront currently showing her and listing the correct price for the item.
Shorekeeper first debuted in Wuthering Waves as a playable Resonator in September 2024. She's a five-star Spectro character who uses a Rectifier to attack. In-battle, she's known for her ability to heal with both Chaos Theory and End Loop, and there is a butterfly motif to her due to the Dim Star Butterflies she can summon with her skill. This is also shown in her figure, as a single butterfly is perched on her figure.
The figure of her is a 1/7th scale one. It stands at almost 11 inches tall (278mm). At select stores, such as AmiAmi, someone also gets an acrylic keychain of the the character with their purchase.
Here's a gallery of initial images of Shorekeeper.
She isn't the only Wuthering Waves figure to appear. There's one of Jiyan promised as well. Kuro is also working on other items based on the game. There will be pins, postcards, and different kinds of acrylic stands released over the coming weeks and months.
Wuthering Waves is available on PCs and mobile devices, and a PS5 version is in development. The Shorekeeper figure will launch in August 2025.
The post Next Wuthering Waves Figure Is the Shorekeeper appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, October 25, 2024 3:00 PM
I love Wildermyth. The PC version is an all-time favorite and a Steam game a regularly savor. I enjoy playing it with another person. The Omenroad DLC opened up a new way to appreciate it. It made me hope Wildermyth: Console Edition on the Switch would be just as much fun. However, at least immediately after launch, it's both flawed and missing elements that help make it such a special experience. It's made especially sad since I get the feeling I'll primarily play it alone.
For those unaware of how it works, Wildermyth is a procedurally generated, turn-based strategy game. You start with three characters, which can fall into hunter, mystic, or warrior categories. (Don't worry, as you almost immediately get to pick up a fourth ally when the adventure starts.) You pick one of a handful of campaigns for your general framework and foes. While the general goal of a campaign remains a same, how you get there changes due to random events, choices you make, and actions you undertake in battle. It ends up feeling quite unique, especially since you also can eventually recruit past legacy heroes from your older stories into new campaigns.
But while I do love having a new place to play Wildermyth, I am a bit heartbroken to see that Wildermyth: Console Edition on Switch at launch isn't completely on-par with or caught up to the PC version. The Omenroad DLC that added roguelike elements to the PC version is one of my absolute favorite ways to play the game alone now. That isn't here. There's no word yet on when it will be here, with the team on social media having said, "There aren't any current plans to bring Omenroad to the console version, but we'd love to see it added in the future, if possible." So I'm disappointed that an element of the game I've really come to enjoy isn't available.
The other thing is that, as I mentioned earlier, I expect to play Wildermyth: Console Edition solo on the Switch. This is because online multiplayer is absent for this release. Which, honestly, I see as being a real bummer. I get sacrifices have to be made. However, when I'd played the game in the past, almost every time I did so in online multiplayer. The only time I really went on single-player campaigns was primarily when I was tackling the Omenroad DLC for coverage purposes. It very much feels like a cooperative experience for me, and trying to not only get four people together for a Switch session is extremely difficult. So I'm really mourning its absence here.
But while those are things you can know about going in, the bugs are something you might not expect. During the tutorial, Wildermyth: Console Edition crashed two times in the second year on the Switch, and once in the third. It's a blessing there are autosaves, so at least I didn't lose much progress. However, it's always disappointed when that's a problem at launch.
Another issue is that enemies don't always render properly. It won't happen in every battle, mind you. Sometimes, it will be fine. But every few matches, you'll be faced with odd boxes on the field instead of your expected opponents. They warp and glitch out. It can even make targeting difficult, since I found I'd sometimes have problems properly selecting them.
I will say that with this version, we do get a Monster Compendium, at least. Which is fine. It's a bestiary that lets you go over the enemies from the different campaigns as you play them. I feel it'd be most handy if you're trying to start a new run and want a refresher of who'd you encounter in each one. You know, see if you're up to dealing with some of the more frustrating enemies. (Stormthroats and Deevens are so annoying.) But I'm honestly playing Wildermyth more to see what heroes I create and how strong they can become, so learning more about opponents isn't too much of a priority. It's nice to have, but I didn't use it beyond checking it out for this review.
Wildermyth: Console Edition is fun thing to have and the Switch game library is improved by its existence, but it can't top the PC release. At least, not yet. The game is generally great. It's a joy when it works well. However, it isn't the best way to play Wildermyth, and that's a shame. As much fun as it is, its omission of later additions like Omenroad, lack of online multiplayer, and rampant bugs keep it from being the one I'd recommend.
Wildermyth: Console Edition is available on the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. The original game debuted on PCs.
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Siliconera Friday, October 25, 2024 2:30 PM
Mages has announced that it will hold a Rent-a-Girlfriend digital stamp rally from late October 2024 until mid-December 2024. This campaign will take place on the Enoshima island in the Japanese prefecture of Kanagawa. Some of the locations on the island will be actually featured in the upcoming console visual novel, which goes by the subtitle The Horizon and the Girlfriend in the Swimsuit.
Aspiring participants must first install the stamp rally app furari on their smartphones. The campaign will primarily take place at four locations: the Enoshima Benzaiten Nakamise Dori street, the Sea Candle lighthouse, the Dragon Love Bell, and the Enoshima Jinja shrine. The latter will more specifically have participants visit the He-tsu-miya, Naka-tsu-miya, and Oku-tsu-miya shrines. Those who have completed all stamps can afterward leave the island and head to the Fujisawa City Tourist Center to receive an exclusive clear file as a reward.
The upcoming visual novel is not the only entry to feature Enoshima, though. The island has also been extensively featured in the Rent-a-Girlfriend franchise. Besides the anime adaptation, locations on the island have also appeared in Reiji Miyajima's original manga series.
The Rent-a-Girlfriend: The Horizon and the Girlfriend in the Swimsuit digital stamp rally will run from October 28, 2024, until December 15, 2024. This stamp rally will help promote the release of the franchise's adventure visual novel for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in Japan on November 28, 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, October 25, 2024 2:00 PM
Konami and Bloober announced that the PC version of Silent Hill 2 now supports the Steam Cloud Saves feature. However, you do need to download the October 25, 2024 patch to bring it up to 1.05. Also, there are other consequences to this being added to the game.
Once you get the Silent Hill 2 PC patch, Steam Cloud Saves immediately kick in when you start the game. This means that it will always rely on those save files shared to the cloud. Konami and Bloober warned that if someone wanted to keep saving their local files, they should keep track of the folder where those are kept and back them up. You should be able to find them in "AppData\Local\SilentHill2\Saved\SaveGames" under your username on your computer.
This isn't the only change in this update. It also acts as a hotfix for the PS5 version of the game. Patch 1.04 made it impossible to progress in the Labyrinth if you had saved there, and 1.05 allows those people to continue playing the game.
These sorts of patches come regularly. For example, earlier in October 2024, a patch appeared to prevent James from getting "stuck" in certain situations.
Silent Hill 2 is available for the PS5 and PC. It will be about a year before the PS5 exclusivity arrangement expires.
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Siliconera Friday, October 25, 2024 1:30 PM
Square Enix announced that Halloween has come to Final Fantasy XI, as the Harvest Festival is now live in the MMORPG. There are multiple activities available, including a costume contest, pumpkins to find, festival stalls, and the Wake of the Lilies.
Essentially, you'll want to visit the Bastok, San d'Oria, and Windurst areas to take part. Decorations will be placed in public areas. The Harvest Festival Stalls will be at Bastok Mines (H-8), Northern San d'Oria (D-8), and Windurst Waters (G-10), and you can get lanterns for Mog Houses at each one. There will be NPCs in costumes that will give you costumes in exchange for sweets. If you give them one, you will dress up like they do. Cyhiraeth forms will be available as a part of this.
As for activities, those are a bit more specific and have rewards tied to them. There are three to take part in. The Pink Masquerade Costume Contest can net you a Botulus Suit. Wake of the Lilies means aiding Exorcists each day. Your Purple-winged Partners involves helping moogles in three regions. Finally, you can get get things like the Cait Sith Subligar, Sheet of Ancient Battle Tunes, and Sheet of Harvest Tunes for finding Vana'diel's pumpkins.
Here are the locations for some of those events. Square Enix didn't say where the nine special pumpkins are hidden, naturally.
Final Fantasy XI isn't the only entry with a Halloween event running, as one is live in FFXIV too. The All Saints' Wake event returned back on October 18, 2024. This year there's a new goth/emo style outfit for us to earn.
Final Fantasy XI is available on PCs, and the Harvest Festival is back until November 8, 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, October 25, 2024 1:00 PM
Aquaplus will sell new Itasha cars to help celebrate its 30th anniversary. The game company known for franchises like Utawarerumono and To Heart is working with Hike and J.I.O Create to sell the cars via lottery, which will run throughout November 2024. People who want to participate in this lottery must have a valid Japanese driving license and a parking space certificate to actually use and store the cars.
The companies will sell a total of three Itasha cars in this campaign. The Toyota GR Yaris will be available at 4.5 million yen (~$29,600), while the Suzuki Swift Sport will cost 3 million yen (~$19,730). The third and last car at 4.5 million yen will be a Toyota 86 or Subaru BRZ, depending on the winner's choice.
After closing applications for the lottery at the end of November 2024, J.I.O Create will procure a used car for each specified model, although the winners can also specify the exact year model and transmission. The winning buyers can also pay more to request extra customizations to the car in addition to the Itasha livery.
Here's a general look at how the Aquaplus Itasha livery will look on each car model without additional customizations:
Applications for the lottery sales of Aquaplus 30th Anniversary Itasha customized cars will be available on November 1-30, 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, October 25, 2024 12:30 PM
MSI announced that it will sell the Monster Hunter-themed gamepad on its own in Japan in November 2024. The Force GC30 Monster Hunter Edition controller will be available with a standalone price tag of 5,980 yen (~$39.35) in the country. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]
The gamepad is also available worldwide, but it is generally only available in a bundle with the Monster Hunter-branded GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8G GPU. That costs $499.99. While people in Japan can buy the gamepad without the graphics card, MSI has yet to confirm whether the offer will also be available elsewhere or not.
Even though this Monster Hunter controller has an Xbox layout, it will only be compatible with Windows PCs and Android mobile devices. The set will come with an alternate hexagonal plate cover for the D-pad section. The gamepad will also support both wired and wireless modes with a battery that can last up to eight hours.
This gamepad is part of the gaming PC parts collection MSI is producing to help celebrate the Monster Hunter series' 20th anniversary. Besides the controller and graphics card, the company is also making specially branded PC cases, motherboards, AIO CPU coolers, and monitors, as well as standalone laptop PCs.
MSI will start selling the Force GC30 Monster Hunter Edition gamepad separately in Japan on November 8, 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, October 25, 2024 12:00 PM
I had no idea what to expect when I began playing Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut. All I knew is that the original edition received tremendously high praise when it was released back in 2023. This disturbingly dark visual novel breaks away from the norm in every way possible. It twists the traditional love story of a courageous hero rescuing a damsel in distress into an unsettling Lovecraftian tale, proposing fascinating psychological and philosophical ideas in the best way.
We often encounter narratives in modern media that stick to familiar, tried-and-tested formulas. While these stereotypical approaches can be effective, they don't always require a deep understanding of lore or a strong emotional investment in the backstory. Let's take one of gaming's most iconic icons, Mario. I don't think the majority of people who play the Mario titles are motivated to because they want to save Princess Peach from Bowser, but it's an easy-to-understand premise that lets you jump into the action rather quickly.
This is where Black Tabby Games recontextualizes and cleverly plays with the accepted formulas in Slay the Princess. Like Doki Doki Literature Club, this is not the type of horror experience that delivers jump-scares, but allows you to make decisions that will shape how the story will turn out. It uses the visual novel format to mimic the experience you would find in a Choose Your Own Adventure storybook. The premise is relatively simple, and the title of the game slightly gives it away. Instead of rescuing a fair maiden trapped in a tower, your mission is to eliminate the princess imprisoned in the basement of a cabin.
Your journey starts in the dank and eerie woods, where you will be accompanied by a voice called The Narrator. This ominous voice will tell you to kill the princess. If not, the world will end. You will then be bombarded with many options, from probing this narrator with questions about potential actions you can take. Later down the line, other voices will join you, challenging the authenticity of the first narrator's words and creating a conflicting, but humorous dialogue exchange that mimics the angel and devil on your shoulder dynamic. With such high stakes supposedly on the line, what will you do? Will you listen to The Narrator's words and murder the princess in cold blood or attempt to save her? Regardless of which option you pick, the story will raise profound questions surrounding life and death, free will, and the purpose of existence.
It might sound like I'm being very vague about the plot, and that's because, to an extent, I am. It's hard to divulge massive details about Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut without spoiling the experience. The less you know, the better. However, I will say that it's incredibly hard not to become engrossed in its narrative, as your actions will create a butterfly effect that directly affects how the world and the princess interact with you. Even merely picking up an item will block out potential outcomes. My first playthrough, which took me about four hours to complete, led to me multiple times physically putting my hand over my mouth in sheer disbelief at what I had witnessed, which resulted in me eagerly starting a new run, wanting to see what would be the aftermaths of different actions.
That being said, the fantastic narrative is not Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut's only draw. The voice acting also plays a key role, as it really helps bring the world to life and makes you feel like you're in the middle of a fairy tale. Some of the voices will be optimistic, while others will be downright snarky and on the verge of condescending. The best performance is delivered by The Narrator voice actor Jonathan Sims, as he will quite literally cover everything that transpires and will take every opportunity to remind you that you must kill the princess. Honestly, the entire game just wouldn't be the same without the stellar voiceovers.
Another standout feature is its artistic design. Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut harbors a striking monochrome black-and-white aesthetic, with every background and character being hand-drawn. It only deviates from this color scheme when depicting serious dialogue or blood, making these moments feel genuinely sinister. The imagery is also clearly inspired by cosmic horror, as some of the figures you encounter will be extremely unsettling and grotesque. Some of the most powerful images come from the portrayal of the princess. The fair maiden can display various expressions, from a radiant, warm smile to a sinister stare. The pencil-drawn art beautifully captures the eyes in particular, creating the impression that they are looking right through you.
If you're a returning player, you might be wondering about the new content in Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut. There are three new chapters, and they're all pretty solid. One of the new chapters was actually one of the first scenarios I came across, which is called "The Cage." It was super creepy, and I remember thinking near the end that no matter what option I picked, I would not like what I was about to see. Some previous routes have also been expanded upon, including "The Den," "The Fury," and "The Apotheosis." A new achievable ending can also be triggered by selecting specific options in the final fight. As mentioned above, I didn't play the original edition, but I like all the new content here. My only minor critique is that I wouldn't say any of the new content is must-see material, so The Pristine Cut may not pique the interest of all the fans who played the previous version. But, given it is a free update for the PC version, it could be worth returning if you enjoy the title.
Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut is a fantastic horror game that you will think about weeks after you finish playing, as you will be captivated by the story and message the game is trying to portray. It's the type of game where you'll want to close the curtains, dim the lights and binge on for the evening alone or with a friend (if you can agree on options, of course). This is a perfect indie horror title to play during the spooky season and should not be skipped by avid fans of the genre.
Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut is now available on the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and PC.
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Siliconera Friday, October 25, 2024 11:30 AM
Square Enix regularly shares pieces of concept art for the Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth entries on social media, and the latest show more Cloud Wall Market dress design outfits based on the original FFVII. These include a very small image of the original polygonal version of Cloud alongside eight designs that were considered.
Keep in mind, none of these exact dress designs ended up being identical to the three we can get for Cloud in Wall Market in FFVII Remake. The one that comes closest is the first one, which is most closely based on the original Final Fantasy VII purple dress design. However, a variation of that first one that is black, grey, and white, rather than shades of purple, can be unlocked by not doing any quests. However, the black dress on the far right does bear some resemblance to the dress you get for finishing "Burning Thighs," "A Dynamite Body," and "The Party Never Stops."
Here are the latest piece of concept art teasing how Cloud could have looked when he's all dressed up and trying to meet Don Corneo.
We have seen more exact concept art for the Final Fantasy VII dress designs that did show up for Cloud in FFVII Remake before. In July 2023, Square Enix showed off the most basic one's art. Then in November 2023, the one with the blue corset appeared.
Final Fantasy VII Remake is on the PS4, PS5, and PC, and FFVII Rebirth is available on the PS5. The third entry in the remake trilogy is still in development.
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Siliconera Friday, October 25, 2024 11:00 AM
A new action figure modeled after I:P Masquerena from the Yu-Gi-Oh series will appear worldwide in mid-2025. Konami is working with Snail Shell to produce the action figure and AmiAmi to sell and ship the sets internationally.
This action figure will have a scale of 1/12. The total height will be around 168mm (~6.61 inches) when measured from the headgear's tip to the roller skates' wheels.
The I:P Masquerena action figure will be available in two versions. The standard edition is available to order at a discounted price of 12,800 yen (~$84.20). This package will contain four alternate facial expression parts and hand pose parts for each side. It will also have a true-to-scale laptop and EM:P Meowmine.
There will also be a DX edition that costs more at 16,500 yen (~$108.50). However, it will come with more parts than the above standard edition. This set will add alternate front hair parts for the character, including one where she does not wear any headgear.
The DX edition will feature the additions of the Link Summon effect set and a larger virtual-size EM:P Meowmine. AmiAmi will also add a large acrylic stand based on the card's background and four alternate laptop screen stickers.
I:P Masquerena will join the list of humanoid characters in Yu-Gi-Oh monster cards who receive figure adaptations. Prior entries in the list include the Dark Magician Girl and Hiita the Fire Charmer.
The 1/12 scale action figure of I:P Masquerena from Yu-Gi-Oh will be available in July 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, October 25, 2024 10:30 AM
HoYoVerse announced not only the 1.3 Zenless Zone Zero release date, but confirmed the two new characters who will debut after the update arrives. The next version launches on November 6, 2024. Lighter and Yanagi will appear as the next two Zenless Zone Zero S-rank units. Also, the October 25, 2024 redemption code that can be entered today until the day ends or they run out is VIRTUALREVENGE, which nets you 300 Polychromes.
In terms of the Zenless Zone Zero story, 1.3 will involve us helping the Sons of Calydon characters again. It finishes out "Tour de Inferno" at the Outer Ring. Meanwhile, we'll also learn more about the Hollow Investigation Association and Section 6 through events. Some of the new additions are "En-Nah" Assistant Program, Help Kai, Virtual Battlefield Mayhem and When Sandwiches Come a Knockin'. We'll also get more Combat Simulation and Routine Cleanup rewards from some events.
Details about the new characters, their new weapons, and the two new Bangboo came up too. Lighter is a Stun Agent who deals Fire damage. His signature W-Engine is called Blazing Laurel. Section 6's Yanagi is an Anomaly agent who deals Electric damage. Her W-Engine is Timeweaver. As for the Bangboo, we can recruit the A-rank ones Baddieboo or Knightboo.
Here's the official trailer for the update. After the 35 second mark, you can see Zenless Zone Zero Yanagi and Lighter gameplay.
And here's the full special program:
The update announcement didn't go over one of the upcoming changes. TV mode is set to be removed for the campaign.
Zenless Zone Zero is available for the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the release date for the 1.3 update is November 6, 2024. The 1.3 Special Program redemption code can only be entered for Polychromes in Zenless Zone Zero until October 25, 2024 ends.
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Siliconera Friday, October 25, 2024 10:00 AM
Square Enix revealed a new Form-Ism figure of the Kingdom Hearts II version of the series protagonist Sora. This figure will appear worldwide in 2025.
The static figure will show Sora brandishing his Keyblade while stepping on a base shaped after the series' crown icon. Square Enix added that it will use clear parts to produce the base crown.
The reveal tweet on Square Enix's Japanese official goods X account is also available to view right below:
While Square Enix usually sell its figures on its own web stores, this Sora figure has yet to appear on any of its regional web outlets as of this announcement. The figure is instead spotted first on AmiAmi, which also supports worldwide shipping via its English website.
AmiAmi has set March 2025 as the release window for the Sora Form-Ism figure. While Square Enix has apparently set an MSRP of 7,480 yen, AmiAmi is setting a discounted price of 6,730 yen (~$44.25).
There have been many figures based on Kingdom Hearts series characters released in recent years. A majority of them appeared in 2022, when Square Enix celebrated the franchise's 20th anniversary.
The Kingdom Hearts II Sora Form-Ism figure will be available worldwide in March 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, October 25, 2024 9:01 AM
The newest Pokemon Trading Card Game set, Scarlet & Violet: Surging Sparks, has a centerpiece to match the company's holiday sales ambitions, but with internal competition making its debut, the stakes are pretty high for this expansion. So does it have what it takes to keep the game charging forward?
The cover star for Surging Sparks is Pikachu, a reliable standby that seems ever-present, but hasn't actually fronted a TCG expansion since Celebrations three years ago. It's here in its Tera form, making for a card that looks cool if not particularly viable for decks.
It brings with it a batch of Lightning-assisting prints! Tapu Koko searches for Pokemon, Magneton explodes itself to hyper-charge your energy acceleration and Clemont's Quick Wit offers mass healing. We suppose you could use these with Pikachu, but there are likely better centerpieces to use all these boosts. For example, the new Kilowattrel ex! Any attack that just gets stronger with every energy has a lot to offer.
Taking more of a center stage in the set itself is an offering of Dragon-types. Though some appear in their off-type, like Archaludon and Latias, actual TCG Dragons like Alolan Exeggutor and Tatsugiri benefit from a Tera-type version. It makes sense that we'd see them and they'd potentially be good! After all, dragons in the card game have already been relying on multiple energy types, so the jump to three for a Tera attack isn't that huge.
We've said it before and we hope to keep saying it: getting some high-powered legends at uncommon rarity is just good! This time, we've got Registeel, Xerneas, Latios, Ho-Oh, Victini and Wo-Chien. We also get a bit more for the Ancient and Future factions. Gouging Fire, Flutter Mane and Koraidon join the Ancient lineup, while Iron Crown and more Iron Bundle and Miraidon variants add to Future. Nothing about them looks particularly game-changing for them, but after being burned so many times in the past by types that come and go quickly, it's fun to see some sustainability for once.
After a few years of generally trying to get people to play more evolutions, Surging Sparks offers some reinforcement to a Basic-based strategy. Lively Stadium boosts HP totals for them, while Gravity Mountain decreases HP for Stage 2s. Perhaps most importantly, Latias ex has an ability that removes retreat cost from all Basics. Old-heads like us have fuzzy feelings thinking about rotating around Scythers in those OG Haymaker builds, and the prospect of doing that again with all sorts of modern strategies just hits our nostalgia.
Given the theme, it's also sort of expected to see a boost for Tera Pokemon. The non-ex Terapagos is handy, as a colorless Basic with a one-energy attack to search for three different energies and load up a fighter all at once. New Trainers help quickly search for them and retrieve bulk energy of different types. Still, it feels like the design team still wants those three-energy attacks to be a high barrier to justify the powerful effects.
As Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket preps for its global launch in a few days, we're intensely curious about the future of the original game. The flash of Surging Sparks, with its much-loved cover star, will probably do quite well this holiday. But what about after that? Stay tuned, we suppose!
The latest Pokemon Trading Card Game expansion, Scarlet & Violet: Surging Sparks, releases November 8, 2024. For more information about the TCG, check out our archive.
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