GamersHeroes Tuesday, November 12, 2024 1:56 PM Representing the best of indie retro gaming, the MAGFest 2025 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase Finalists have been revealed. The post MAGFest 2025 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase Finalists Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 12, 2024 1:47 PM  A new BioWare game is out, which means that love is in the air. Dragon Age: The Veilguard has seven companions, and you can romance any one of them. This all culminates in a romantic scene between protagonist Rook and their paramour, and they're…mostly fine. I was initially caught a bit off-guard by how tame most of… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 12, 2024 1:10 PM  As Pokémon TCG Pocket completes its second week since launch, players have found the game's grooves and solid patterns have begun to develop. Core to these are four specific decks that are dominating in online battles, forming a meta that looks unlikely to shift until January's delivery of a whole new set of cards.… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:25 PM  Sony has announced that it's lowering the suggested retail price of the PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition as we enter the holiday shopping season. But you'll want to act fast, as the discount ends Christmas Eve, and is only available while supplies last. |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:00 PM  With Thanksgiving just a couple of weeks away, Nintendo has announced its Black Friday 2024 highlights. While there aren't any standout deals among them, there's still some decent discounts for anyone who was planning on buying a new Switch or a critically acclaimed game from the console's back catalog. |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:30 AM  Slitterhead offers something unique. It's an indie horror game focusing on body horror and possession but with far more action-combat than most horror titles, making it easily accessible and approachable for those who don't often lean into the genre. It's not altogether terrifying, thanks to the ability to… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:10 AM  Denzel Washington is joining the MCU. The veteran Hollywood star said Black Panther 3 is one of his upcoming projects, with director Ryan Coogler currently writing his role for the sequel to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. "At this point in my career, I'm only interested in working with the best," he said in a recent… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:25 AM  Another new showreel of Disney Plus's upcoming shows has appeared, and alongside new glimpses of Daredevil, Ironheart and Alien: Earth, the first ever footage of Andor season 2 can be seen. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 1:15 PM  In the void that Command and Conquer has left, many RTS games have emerged to try and take the legendary series' crown. Titles like Company of Heroes 3, World in Conflict, and Men of War 2 have all cocked their hats at the king of the genre, exploring different takes of military RTS action. Upcoming game Broken Arrow looks like it might be the most ambitious of the lot, combining RTS mechanics with the in-depth look at military hardware as seen in titles like War Thunder or World of Tanks. It's just launched its latest playtest, and it's already storming up the Steam player charts. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best war games, Best tank games, Best strategy games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:42 PM  When it comes to zombie slaying excellence, there are few in the business with a track record as impressive as Techland. The masterminds behind the original Dead Island and two super enjoyable, parkour-infused Dying Light games, the Polish studio is currently cooking up a third game in the series. Originally intended to be DLC for Dying Light 2, Techland has massively expanded its scope to create a whole new experience called Dying Light The Beast, and it's already broken a series record. Continue reading Parkour zombie slayer Dying Light The Beast hits 1 million wishlists MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best zombie games, Best open-world games, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:22 PM  What are the best Minecraft texture packs? These colorful and game-altering texture packs can make your world a new experience. Of course, Minecraft's low-fi charm is part of the draw, but texture packs range from subtle changes to an all-over reskin, so you can choose just how much you want to leave vanilla Minecraft behind. We've scoured and tried a bunch of different packs to be able to recommend the very best. Just like the best Minecraft mods and shaders, texture packs can help give an entirely new feel to one of the best PC games of the last decade, and it's just one of many ways of keeping the sandbox game feeling fresh after all these years. While some mods can alter Minecraft gameplay, and shaders change the quality and style of the graphics, texture packs allow you to add a new skin to existing blocks. Included in our list of the best Minecraft texture packs are realistic blocks, cartoonish overhauls, and cute changes to the way Minecraft mobs look. Continue reading The 42 best Minecraft texture packs November 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:18 PM  What are the best GTA 5 mods? There's no need to trundle through mod databases for dodgy links and unclear mod descriptions as we've done the legwork for you, hunting down the most popular GTA 5 mods for your enjoyment. After a decade as one of the best PC games, the Grand Theft Auto 5 mod scene is more than just a few cheats and trainers - it's rife with incredible additions, useful tweaks, and big transformations. GTA 5 mods are guaranteed to keep you entertained during the long wait for the GTA 6 release date, but there's almost too many to choose from. If you're stuck on which ones to install, take your pick from our list of the best mods, scripts, and addons for Rockstar's landmark sandbox game. Continue reading The 61 best GTA 5 mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 5 RP servers, GTA 6 release date estimate, GTA 5 cheats |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:45 AM  According to the latest gossip on the tech grapevine, Nvidia has just called time on producing the AD106 GPU used to make its Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 and 4060 Ti graphics cards. The company is reportedly freeing up production lines so that it can produce as many of its new RTX 5000 GPUs as possible in preparation for the rumored launch in January 2025. We fully expect the new RTX 5090 to be the best graphics card when it eventually comes out, especially now that AMD has abandoned high-end GPUs for the moment. However, Nvidia is reportedly planning to not only launch this flagship GPU in the first three months of 2025, but also three other GPUs. That's going to require some serious production capacity, which is why Nvidia is apparently now shutting down production of some of its Ada GPUs. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:43 AM  What are the best Baldur's Gate 3 mods? The modding community working on Larian games has a storied history when it comes to DOS and Baldur's Gate, and the BG3 community is no different thanks to official mod support for the DnD game. We've delved into the BG3 mods that are available to add even more to the already massively entertaining game to find the very best ones. As we explore in our Baldur's Gate 3 review, the RPG game is filled with interesting and unique experiences, including hours of content that most players will likely never see, which includes most of the Baldur's Gate 3 endings. Somehow, though, the modding community has still found gaps worth filling to improve your Baldur's Gate 3 experience. Continue reading The 28 best Baldur's Gate 3 mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 builds, BG3 mods, Baldur's Gate 3 classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:32 AM  How do you get the Black Ops 6 Zombies Terminus Mega Stuffy? It's a well-known fact that there are plenty of easter eggs and secrets to unlock in Call of Duty Zombies, and Treyarch's Black Ops entries feature some of the best. The Terminus Mega-Stuffy is also perhaps the single best easter egg we've seen in a while, providing you with a deadly stuffed toy that can down zombies and revive you and your teammates. Terminus is one of the biggest Zombies maps we've ever seen, complete with separate locations reachable only by boat, so there's plenty of room to hide easter eggs. So, here's everything you need to know about collecting the Black Ops 6 stuffed toys to make the Zombies Mega-Stuffy. Continue reading Black Ops 6 Terminus Mega Stuffy easter egg MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 guns, Black Ops 6 missions, Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:06 AM  What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates. Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some free Monopoly Go dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament. Continue reading All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:58 AM  It's still only November, but I'm ready to call it: Sea of Stars developer Sabotage Studio wins the award for Best Free Update of 2024. If you haven't played the turn-based RPG yet, which is inspired by Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy, and a little bit of Diablo, now is definitely the time. Combining a smart, funny story, some unique twists on combat, and a seriously beautiful visual style, Sea of Stars has just been effectively remade. Battles are better, the prologue has been expanded, new difficulty settings are available, and you can now play the entire campaign with friends thanks to co-op mode. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Sea of Stars review, Best RPG games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:54 AM  You could call my time huddled in front of a CRT screen, constantly flitting between Crash Bandicoot and Spyro games, a sign of misspent youth, but I wouldn't be here right now otherwise. The original Spyro trilogy on PS1 easily defined my love for videogames as a whole, and if you're here, I'd wager the purple dragon had quite the impact on you as well. That's why I'm delighted to say that the Spyro Reignited Trilogy is finally available on Game Pass, and well worth a go for new and old platformer fans alike. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:42 AM  Want to know more about Dragon Ball Sparking Zero wishes? There are seven dragon balls scattered across the planet, and if you find them all, you have the power to grant any wish… well, any wish within reason, this is a game, after all. Finding all seven dragon balls grants you access to Dragon Ball Sparking Zero wishes, allowing you to summon one of three dragons in the anime game. There's a good chance that one of the dragons in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero can make your dreams come true, providing you with access to in-game rewards that will save you hours of time. Give our Dragon Ball Sparking Zero characters unlock guide a read to find out which ones you can get by summoning Super Shenron. Continue reading Dragon Ball Sparking Zero wishes explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon Ball Sparking Zero roster, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release date, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero system requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:37 AM  Life was a lot easier when I didn't have Balatro installed on three of my devices. Not because it's bad by any means - quite the opposite. It's addictive and has kept millions of players like myself attached to the screen, desperate to complete its many challenges. The good news for those who haven't grabbed it yet is that now you can purchase it at its lowest price ever - become one of us, I dare you. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Best card games, Best new PC games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:31 AM  What are the best Warhammer games? Games Workshop has a complicated history with licensing its tabletop worlds. There were some great Warhammer Fantasy strategy games back in the '90s, but the pickings have since been slim. Thankfully, Warhammer games are getting better, and while there are more Warhammer 40K games, Warhammer Fantasy titles from the Old World and Age of Sigmar settings are improving in quality. From action-packed turn-based RPGs to the grandest of grand strategy games, there's a modest selection worth checking out. So join us as we round up the best Warhammer on PC. Continue reading Best Warhammer games 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Total War: Warhammer 3 DLC, Total War: Warhammer 3 races, Total War: Warhammer 3 review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:33 AM  You read that headline right, Fortnite OG is back for good. Epic Games just dropped a surprise announcement confirming that the once limited-time revival of the battle royale game's early days is making a return, and this time it's here to stay. It also sounds as though multiple OG seasons will be a part of the new permanent game mode, so I'd expect to see Epic rotate through early content on a loop. Either way, you don't have long to wait for Fortnite OG's return. Continue reading Fortnite OG is coming back, and this time it's forever MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite map, Fortnite skins, Fortnite weapons |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:16 AM  What are the best Roblox games? Games aren't just better than ever for kids; the means of creating them are, too. The best example of that is Roblox: a massively multiplayer online game creation platform, and since it's so easy to make something fun, there are millions of Roblox games to enjoy. User-generated creations allow you to weather the existential threat of a natural disaster, try your hand as a pizza maker, and take a break from it all with a spot of peaceful scuba diving. From sims and RPGs to tower defense and adventure titles, we've highlighted the best Roblox games to enjoy with over 100 million other pals in online games. Think of it like Minecraft and LittleBigPlanet smooshed together and forged into an entire platform to create one of the best free PC games available. Below, you can find the best Roblox games and more about this exciting platform. If you're looking for some Roblox freebies, you can check these guides for working, new Skibiverse codes and Fruit Battlegrounds codes to gain an advantage in your games. Continue reading The best Roblox games in 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:55 AM  What are the best games like Skyrim? It may be over a decade old, but Bethesda's open-world RPG still feels peerless. The majesty of Skyrim's frozen fantasy world stole our hearts when it launched in 2011, and many of us are still playing it to this day. Skyrim has managed to age gracefully over the years and is still one of a select few RPGs that can take you on an unforgettable adventure. Skyrim's staying power is helped along with a little help from some of the best Skyrim mods, which offer HD textures and new quests in fan-made expansions. Skyrim has contributed to the rise in popularity of open-world fantasy RPGs and is considered to be one of the best PC games of all time, but there are plenty of other games with reams of lore to learn, expansive character customization, and a dedication to creating an immersive world. If you enjoyed Bethesda's epic and are looking for something similar then we have the best games like Skyrim to get your fix before the Elder Scrolls 6 release date arrives. Continue reading Best games like Skyrim 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Skyrim mods, Elder Scrolls 6 release date, Games like Skyrim |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:50 AM  My hopes are high for GTA 6. We're going back to Vice City (albeit a reimagined, modernized version) and, based on Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar's ability to spin a convincing, epic crime drama has only gotten better in the past ten years. But the shadow of the GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition still looms large over my memory. The 'improved' visuals effectively robbed GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas of all their identity and atmosphere. Forget the bugs and other technical problems - even when they were running correctly, the new versions of the classic Grand Theft Auto games just looked worse. But now, thanks to a surprise update from Rockstar, things have suddenly improved. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best old games on PC, Best GTA 5 RP servers, GTA 6 release date |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:49 AM  Which characters are in 2XKO? Predicting the final roster isn't as easy to do with the League of Legends spinoff. After all, there are over 140 potential Champions to pick from. Just like League of Legends and Valorant, we're fully expecting Riot to add to their roster of characters in the fighting game every so often. It's difficult to say how long it takes to create a fighter for 2XKO, but if other fighting games are anything to go by, we could expect a new roster addition every few months. The 2XKO release date is set for 2025, giving us plenty of time to analyze and assess the current roster of 2XKO characters and their movesets. Continue reading All 2XKO characters and movesets MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best fighting games, LoL tier list , 2XKO characters |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:21 AM  A load of new Intel CPU specs have just been leaked, revealing that the company is potentially cooling up seven new chips to expand the Arrow Lake lineup. If the specs are right, all the new CPUs are going to be cool-running and power-efficient, and they're not going to be easily overclockable. The leak comes soon after the Arrow Lake launch proved that Intel is struggling to make a good gaming CPU right now, even if the new chips have a decent amount of multi-threaded power. Indeed, as we found in our Core Ultra 7 265K review, the new Intel Arrow Lake architecture really struggles with gaming, and if these leaked specs are correct, then these new Intel chips are going to be even worse, with extremely low clock speeds. The plus side is that the CPUs appear to have extremely low heat output, with the new Core Ultra 9 285T reportedly having a thermal design power (TDP) of just 35W, as does another T-branded chip, the Core Ultra 7 265T. Continue reading These new Intel CPU specs leaks look very bad for PC gamers MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Core i5 14600K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:16 AM  Who are the Marvel Rivals characters? With any new Marvel game comes playable Marvel characters, and in Netease and Marvel Games' new 6-vs-6 shooter, there are plenty to choose from. Spanning across some of the biggest and best comic book series, you can pick from a growing list of legendary heroes and villains. When the Marvel Rivals release date rolls around this December, you could end up being spoiled for choice. At Gamescom 2024, it was revealed that every character at launch and beyond will be free. Who will you be deciding to play as in Marvel Rivals when the multiplayer game lands? Continue reading All Marvel Rivals characters, tier list, leaks, and full roster MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals release date, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals System Requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:05 AM  The Nvidia app is now officially out of beta testing today and is available for everyone to download. Nvidia's new app replaces the older GeForce Experience and Control Panel apps as the one-stop shop for managing your GeForce graphics card settings on your Windows system and in-game. This first official Nvidia app release (version 11.0.1.163) follows several major beta releases over the last year, with the app gaining new features and enhancements along the way. Many of the best graphics cards in the world right now are from Nvidia, but whether you own a top-spec GeForce RTX 4090 or a cheaper, older model, if you're running an Nvidia GPU, you're going to need to install this app today. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:43 AM  The best gaming headset can improve your experience of your favorite games, whether you prefer playing on your own or with friends. They'll ensure that you're able to appreciate every little detail of a game's intricate soundscapes while making it a lot easier to communicate with friends and teammates online. After hours of testing, playing, and listening (you're welcome), we've come up with this list of the best gaming headsets your money can buy. Whether you want an affordable option, a headset with the best battery, or one with serious style, we've got you covered on a range of needs. Trust our expert advice to help you find the best gaming headset for your needs, from all the big brands including Razer, Corsair, Asus, and Sony. You don't need to break the bank to bag a brilliant gaming headset for your gaming PC. However, spending that little bit extra gives you great features like simultaneous wireless connections, active noise-canceling, and virtual surround sound. We've got a separate guide dedicated to the best wireless gaming headset, and if you're looking to fill a room with sweet sounds, we've also tested the best computer speakers and soundbars that'll make your desk rumble. Continue reading Best gaming headset in 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:00 AM  A surprise winner for me at Gamescom this year was Towerborne, the new co-op action RPG from Xbox Game Studios and Stoic, developer of The Banner Saga. A dramatic departure from that game, this colorful, loot-led romp combines satisfying combat inspired by fighting games and soulslikes with stat-rich gear reminiscent of ARPGs like Diablo. The result is a package that's simple to get into but offers plenty of depth if you want it. Its new update ratchets up the level cap and the threat alike, so I sat down with the team to discuss the changes and what lies ahead. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best action-adventure games, The best co-op games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7:57 AM  Square Enix is apologizing for the confusion surrounding one of the new Final Fantasy 14 hairstyles introduced in patch 7.1, as it greatly differs from the contest winner that influenced it. The new 'Doing the Wave' hairstyle is described as "inspired by" one of the winners of the game's Hairstyle Design Contest in 2023, but many players are upset that Square Enix's finished version looks nothing like the style it's based upon. In response, Square Enix says it will "look for other ways" to bring the curly-haired contest winner into the MMO in the future. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail release date, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7:48 AM  Which games are coming out in 2024? If you're anything like us, your time is already stretched trying to play all the great games out right now, and the year isn't slowing down any time soon. Hope and anticipation, agony and elation - the endless cycle of emotions we go through during the annual PC release schedule. Year in, year out, videogames are produced in such varying degrees of quality that not a single one of them is destined for certain success. Some of the best PC games of all time release alongside utter disasters, series are born while others dwindle, and occasionally a game lives up to our expectations. Below you'll find all the upcoming PC games to keep on your radar, and it's wildly varied. There are racing games, story games, city builders, and more, plus all of their expected release dates. Continue reading Upcoming PC games 2024 and beyond MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 guns, Black Ops 6 missions, Black Ops 6 loadouts |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:08 AM  "Where's my Neo-Volkite pistol, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?" was my perhaps slightly ungrateful reaction upon booting the action game up after the previous patch. "I didn't even know what a Neo-Volkite pistol was until five minutes ago, but now this whole game is trash until I get one!." As promised in the roadmap, the last big update added a whole new Operations map, complete with a gargantuan new pseudo-boss in the form of a hierophant bio-titan. It did not, however, give me my beloved pistol. It's fine. It's in now, along with a few, less Neo-Volkite updates to other weapons. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:56 AM  After nearly a year of public beta honing, the Nvidia App – Team Green's new one-stop shop for desktop GPU management – is out in full. Not alongside the upcoming RTX 50 series, as rumoured, but right-now-today-this-minute. I've been testing out the launch version and while it's not without some dud features, it does agreeably achieve its stated goal of combining the functions within Nvidia Control Panel and GeForce Experience. And if installing it means never having to use the latter again, well, that's 149MB well spent. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:44 AM  My strongest and most enduring memory of Grand Theft Auto will always be creasing into complete hysterics watching my mate pile into a crumpled police officer with a wooden baseball bat in GTA 3 after school one time. Young'uns these days just don't appreciate how revolutionary it was to be able to hit a cop with a thing after he'd already fallen over. Suffice it to say I've got good memories of the open world series' nascent forays into 3D, though never enough to tempt me into revisiting them, especially given the poor reception to Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition. I can sympathise. I'm annoyed just having to type a colon and a dash in the same game name. If you're in a similarly non-fussed position (I will never not be annoyed that 'nonplussed' doesn't mean what it sounds like it should mean) I can't imagine a lighting update that's been available on the mobile versions for a while is enough to tempt you back. But what is a reporter's job if not pathetically treading water between chunklets of Grand Theft Auto news, upon the publishing of which Graham presses the button to release the nutritious pellets on which we all wholly subsist? I hope he doesn't read that last sentence. I don't get my pellet if the syntax becomes too convoluted. Moving swiftly on. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 1:30 PM
There will be Little Kitty Big City Switch physical copies, and the Deluxe Edition includes a frog cat hat like the one in the game. It is only sold at Fangamer for $59. The standard copy will be more widely available for $34.99.
Some of the items in the special edition are found in both versions of the physical release. People get a copy of the game with a reversible cover, a physical game manual, a download of the soundtrack, and a miniature poster that looks like a lost cat ad.
The big draw of the Little Kitty Big City Deluxe Edition physical copy is the frog cat hat. It is based on the one you can acquire by playing. You can also get a Hang in There poster with the kitty on it. There are cat sticky notes and stickers as well.
Here are all the pieces of merchandise included in the Deluxe Edition.
There are no physical Xbox Series X options available. It is unknown if those could eventually appear. Likewise, Fangamer didn't offer an option to get a PC version that includes a digital copy.
Little Kitty Big City is available digitally on the Switch, Xbox Series X, and PC now, and the physical standard and Deluxe Edition versions arrive on March 28, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 1:00 PM
As is common with any patch, there are new FFXIV job action and trait adjustments that change how certain roles work in 7.1. Also as usual, certain jobs experienced more alterations than others. So the FFXIV version of the Dark Knight, Dragoon, Sage, and Scholar jobs experienced the most adjustments this time. 19 jobs in total were tweaked in this update.
First, there were nine changes made to the Dark Knight job in FFXIV, and here are all the adjustments from the official patch notes for 7.1. There are nine actions that work a little differently now.
The Dragoon only experienced seven action changes when it comes to FFXIV job adjustments in 7.1. However, in the cases of four of those actions, multiple alterations were made.
Eight changes were made to Sage job actions in FFXIV 7.1. However, in most cases it just means the MP cost is reduced or potency is slightly increased.
As for the FFXIV Scholar, it's in the same position as the Sage when it comes to 7.1 job changes. The MP costs dropped or cure potency went up.
The other job changes in FFXIV 7.1 are more minor. The Astrologian's two Gravity spells AOE increased.
Black Mages will see changes to four actions.
Dancers will see four dances slightly change.
The Gunbreaker Superbolide won't feature such drastic HP consequences, among other job action adjustments in FFXIV patch 7.1.
In the case of Healers, Esuna lost its cast time.
There are five changes to the Machinist job in FFXIV patch 7.1.
The Marauder and Warrior ended up having the Chaotic Cyclone and Holmgang actions changed.
The Ninja Dokumori and Ten Chi Jin actions seems to be the most notable alterations.
Following multiple past Paladin changes and a rework in FFXIV, there are only three adjustments in patch 7.1.
Three Pictomancer motifs were adjusted.
Different types of Reaping hotbar icons look different for the Reaper.
Red Mage potencies increased for four actions.
Some of the Samurai changes have to do with potency.
While it didn't change as much as some other jobs, the Summoner experienced quite a few adjustments in FFXIV patch 7.1.
Finally, here are the White Mage adjustments.
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and patch 7.1 is live now.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:30 PM
Good Smile Company has revealed that it will bring back its 1/48 scale model of the Swordfish II from Cowboy Bebop in 2025. The company has opened global pre-orders for the model on its North American and Japanese international web stores at ¥39,600 / $263.99.
The company originally released the scale model in December 2019. The model comes mostly pre-built so the buyer would not have to assemble most of the parts like plastic model kits. This model, however, will still have some articulated and removable parts. The owner will be able to fold the wings and lower the landing gear to depict the craft's parked state. They can also remove the cockpit, which hosts a miniature figure of Spike Spiegel.
The model also has ship lights and an engine thruster that can light up by installing LR44 batteries. Good Smile Company will exclusively provide batteries for domestic orders inside Japan.
The Swordfish II scale model is not the only Cowboy Bebop product Good Smile Company is producing. The company revealed prototypes of Spike Spiegel and Faye Valentine's Nendoroids at last October's WonFes 2024 Shanghai. However, it has still yet to confirm the release window for both chibi figures.
Good Smile Company will close the pre-order window for the re-release of the 1/48 scale model of the Swordfish II from Cowboy Bebop on January 8, 2025. The company will ship the finished products from Japan in July 2025 and North America in Q4 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:00 PM
Square Enix announced that its Final Fantasy XI Adventurers' Survey 2024 is now live, and the company wants to know about people's experiences with the MMORPG. It also noted in the announcement that it wants to hear from people who are both actively playing and used to play to help improve the overall experience.
To take part, people need to hear to the official site for the FFXI Adventurers' Survey 2024. You don't need to be logged into an account, and it will be completely anonymous. However, Square Enix did note it might feature responses in broadcasts, so it cautioned about providing detailed information about yourself.
Many of the asks are fairly typical demographic questions. For example, this year's survey asks if someone is an active player and how far they got into the game. If someone quit or isn't too far, it asks for specific windows. So for example, some of the more recent options include "Rhapsodies of Vana'diel (2015-onward)" and "The Voracious Resurgence (2020-onward)."
One of the more interesting questions is one for an inactive player, as it asks what would bring someone back to the Final Fantasy MMORPG. Some of the options include "collaborations with other titles," "additional scenarios and quests," "lower monthly subscription fees," and "support for game consoles."
There is also a write-in category in the survey. Square Enix asked if people had any interesting stories tied to their experiences with the MMORPG. It also asked for any comments or suggestions.
Final Fantasy XI is available for PCs, there's no word when the Adventurers' Survey 2024 will be closed, and the FFXI crossover is live in the FFXIV MMORPG now.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:30 AM
Square Enix has revealed the list of merchandise that will be available in the upcoming NieR Dinner Show. The company also announced that it will open public ticket sales at 10am JST on November 16, 2024. [Thanks, Famitsu!]
As reported previously in October 2024, Square Enix will hold the dinner show in Tokyo on the last Sunday of 2024. Tickets for this show will be very costly, as all visitors will be seated in the dining hall. The lowest A-tier seat for the first-afternoon show will cost ¥30,800 (~$199.40), while the highest VIP-tier ticket with a bonus porcelain bottle that looks like Emil for the second-night show will cost a whopping ¥57,200 (~$370.40).
Here is the complete list of merchandise that will be available to purchase at the NieR Dinner Show, with the prices listed in Japanese yen:
The "NieR Dinner Show - or something that looks like it 12024" event will take place at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo on Sunday, December 29, 2024.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:00 AM
The Streamer Awards 2024 candidates for Best Vtuber were revealed, and this year VShojo members Ironmouse and Zentreya, the indie Vtubers Dokibird, and the AI Vtuber Neuro-sama on Vedal987's channel are the nominees. Ironmouse previously won the award in 2022 and 2023.
This marks the first time both Dokibird and Zentreya have been nominated for the Best Vtuber category at The Streamer Awards. In the case of Dokibird, it is because she returned to streaming in February 2024 after taking a break in May 2021.
Ironmouse is also nominated in multiple categories this year. She's up for Best Marathon Stream and The Sapphire Award as well. For the former, it is for her Ironmouse Subathon 2024. The latter category is for Best Female / Marginalized Gender Streamer of the Year.
As a reminder, people are the ones who vote who will be the nominees in every category for The Streamer Awards each year. Then, ahead of the show, we vote for the nominees on the official site to determine the winners.
While these are the four nominees for Vtubers in this category, some appear in other categories as well. For example, Onigiri is up for Best Creative Arts Streamer. She was nominated for that category in 2023 as well. VShojo is also up for the Best Content Organization award.
On December 7, 2024, The Streamer Awards will air and we will learn if Dokibird, Ironmouse, Neuro-sama (Vedal987), or Zentreya will be named Best Vtuber.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:30 AM
Nintendo announced its official Black Friday 2024 sales that will be available at all retailers, and they include eight games, deals on the Neon Red and Neon Blue Joy-Cons pair, and in-store events at GameStop, Best Buy, and Target. This is in addition to the already confirmed Nintendo Switch console holiday bundles announced for 2024.
First, here are the eight games that will be on sale. Each one will be $20 off starting on November 24, 2024. The applicable stores where the deals will be valid are Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart.
As for the Black Friday 2024 sales on Joy-Cons, that only applies to the Neon Red and Neon Blue set. They're $59.99, rather than $79.99, starting on November 24, 2024.
The in-store events happen during specific times throughout November and December 2024. Some Targets will have Super Mario Jamboree playable between November 16-17, 2024. The second event is a one-day demo at some Best Buy stores. People who show up on December 7, 2024, they can play Just Dance 2025, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, and Super Mario Party Jamboree. The last event is on December 14, 2024. That's when some GameStops will feature the same games from the Best Buy event.
Many Nintendo Switch Black Friday 2024 sale deals take effect on November 24, 2024.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:00 AM
LightSpeed Studios announced that it has established LightSpeed Japan Studio with Hideaki Itsuno as its leader. The former Capcom game director will work on new AAA action games in the new studio, which has two offices in Tokyo and Osaka.
Hideaki Itsuno was most recently known for working on Devil May Cry 5 and Dragon's Dogma 2. However, the latter became the last title he was involved with in Capcom. This is because Itsuno announced his departure from the company he had been working on for over 30 years at the end of August 2024. The new environment Hideaki Itsuno entered in September 2024 has since been revealed to be LightSpeed Japan Studio.
LightSpeed Studios is more known for developing mobile games like PUBG Mobile and Undawn. However, the new Japanese studio will have a focus on AAA action games. One of the studio's job listings, hosted by LightSpeed's parent company Tencent, seeks a programming engineer who is proficient in languages like C++, C#, and Python, as well as popular engines like Unreal Engine and Unity. The listing also mentions an expectation of multi-platform development on PC and mobile devices, as well as PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
Hideaki Itsuno is now affiliated with LightSpeed Japan Studio. However, it will take some time until we can learn more about the AAA action games he is working on in the new studio.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:30 AM
Bandai Spirits revealed two new model kits based on "Honest" Brute's Milk Tooth and the regular BD-011 Melander from Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon at the November 2024 30 Minutes Label presentation stream. The company will release both kits in June 2025.
The Milk Tooth kit will feature the full set of CC-3000 Wrecker body parts. The set will also include the WB-0010 Double Trouble chainsaw, WB-0000 Bad Cook flamethrower, BML-G2/P19SPL-12 missile launcher, and SB-033M Morley bazooka. It will appear with a price tag of 3,850 yen (~$25).
Meanwhile, the BD-011 Melander kit will contain a complete set of the regular AC unit parts. This will distinguish it from G1 Michigan's Liger Tail kit coming in December 2024, since the latter combined Melander parts with Verrill head and quad legs. The regular Melander kit will also come with an MG-014 Ludlow machine gun at a lower overall cost of 2,530 yen (~$16.40).
In addition to the two AC units, Bandai Spirits also revealed the fifth weapon set that will cost 1,870 yen (~$12.15). This set will contain the RF-024 Turner assault rifle, BML-G1/P07VTC-12 missile launcher, SI-24 : SU-Q5 pulse shield, and HI-32 : BU-TT/A pulse blade. The latter is also one of the default armaments available at the beginning of the Armored Core VI game.
The 30 Minutes Missions model kits of the regular BD-011 Melander and "Honest" Brute's Milk Tooth from Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, along with the fifth weapon set, will be available in June 2025. Armored Core VI is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:00 AM
Square Enix has revealed a new collection of keychains featuring its game music albums that also feature NFC. This merchandise lineup will be available as capsule toys. The company has also opened online sales for the items via its e-Store Kuji lottery webpage.
The NFC on these keychains will let people access a webpage that lists links to the album's page on streaming sites like Spotify and YouTube on their mobile devices. For example, the Xenogears soundtrack keychain will generate a banner that links to this webpage.
The web store lets people order the keychains at 600 yen apiece. However, Square Enix will ship random items to emulate the capsule toy vending machines.
Here is the list of Square Enix albums featured in the NFC keychain collection:
The Square Enix Music Collection Keychains are available for random purchases until November 12, 2025, or its stock has completely run out—whichever comes first. The NFC keychains will also be available in physical capsule toy vending machines across Japan.
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