GamersHeroes Friday, December 6, 2024 3:01 PM Discover how players will be able to experience the chaos, brutality and intrigue of the late Middle Ages with the official story trailer for Warhorse Studios and PLAION's Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. The post Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Story Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, December 6, 2024 2:42 PM With red hot properties like Invincible, Love, Death & Robots, and The Mandalorian on his resume, Yoshi Vu will be a Special Guest at Sac Gamers Expo 2024. The post Sac Gamers Expo 2024 Welcomes Special Guest Yoshi Vu appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, December 6, 2024 1:57 PM Yooka-Replayee Game Director Gavin Price recently spilled the beans on secrets and changes coming to this highly anticipated title. The post Yooka-Replaylee New Features and Changes Revealed appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, December 6, 2024 1:11 PM A sci-fi horror FPS with a retro-future aesthetic, the ocean depths await with Variable State's newly announced DEEPEST FEAR (see what they did there?). The post Sci-Fi Horror FPS DEEPEST FEAR Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, December 6, 2024 12:38 PM Players will be able to help Dog Man and his friends chase down the supa bad with today's release of Floor 84 Studio and Mindscape's Dog Man: Mission Impawsible for PC and consoles. The post Dog Man: Mission Impawsible Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, December 6, 2024 12:17 PM For those looking to get into the holiday spirit, Square Enix is doing their part with the introduction of fan-favorite Final Fantasy X-2 characters in WAR OF THE VISIONS FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS, along with a new winter-themed campaign for FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS. The post Final Fantasy Mobile Games Introducing Winter Campaign and Final Fantasy X-2 Characters appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, December 6, 2024 12:05 PM The world of Dungeon Fighter Online (DFO) is back with a brand-new update that brings the new "Forest of Awakening" Legion Dungeon. The post Dungeon Fighter Online December Update Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, December 6, 2024 11:32 AM With its release slated for December 10, Red Barrels' latest trailer for The Outlast Trials' Project Breach update put the spotlight on test subject Amelia. The post The Outlast Trials Project Breach Launching December 10 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Friday, December 6, 2024 5:00 PM  Folks, it's December. That means that unless you live in a part of the world where the weather is nice all the time (or you're in, like, Australia), you're likely doing your best to keep the frigid temperatures at bay. And hey, if you're looking at a weekend of being stuck indoors, I can think of no better time to… |
Kotaku Friday, December 6, 2024 4:35 PM  Grand Theft Auto 6's first trailer arrived a year ago this month on December 4 following a leak. Like hyenas scavenging a dead elephant, in the days and weeks that followed fans picked it apart for every possible detail. |
Kotaku Friday, December 6, 2024 4:10 PM  Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is about to head into season 4, and the players who remain are relieved to see that the newest character joining the multiverse fray is Deathstroke, and that he actually looks cool. Whether he'll arrive solo or alongside the live-service game's promised offline mode remains to be… |
Kotaku Friday, December 6, 2024 4:00 PM  Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a lot of fun. The new game from MachineGames and Bethesda lets you step into the (I assume very muddy and warm) boots of the famous adventurer for an exciting new journey around the world. Along the way you solve ancient puzzles and riddles and, of course, fight Nazis. |
Kotaku Friday, December 6, 2024 3:15 PM  Hazelight Studios, led by the colorful Josef Fares, might be revealing its latest game very soon. A new report suggests the upcoming project is called Split Fiction and will release sometime in March 2025. |
Kotaku Friday, December 6, 2024 3:05 PM  They say history is written by the victors. And often times it's written in blood. The second season of Apple TV+'s hit sci-fi series Silo has been inching toward a rebellion, and the latest episode featured a shocking death that will set up the biggest conflict the series has ever seen. |
Kotaku Friday, December 6, 2024 2:50 PM  2024 was a year filled with good games, especially if you looked beyond the biggest AAA releases and played some of the amazing indie titles and smaller games we got over the last 12 months. But there were some bad ones, too. |
Kotaku Friday, December 6, 2024 2:35 PM  Dragon Age: The Veilguard has been out for about a month now, and with the holidays approaching, BioWare and EA have put the game on sale for consoles. So if you've been waiting to try the fourth entry in the fantasy RPG series, you can get it for a bit cheaper at the moment. However, for whatever reason, the… |
Kotaku Friday, December 6, 2024 2:25 PM  One of the most popular video sharing apps in the world might not be on your phone come next year. A U.S. ban of TikTok will move forward unless Chinese-owned tech company ByteDance divests its control by January 19 after an appeals court rejected its argument against the constitutionality of the new law. |
Kotaku Friday, December 6, 2024 1:15 PM  On December 1, Netflix removed almost all of its interactive TV shows. However, a group of fans (and even some people who worked on the deleted material) are working together to keep these interactive shows around and playable even after Netflix pulled the plug. |
Kotaku Friday, December 6, 2024 1:05 PM  In 2024, there has rarely been a game announced without a small but tiresomely vocal group of grifters attempting to whip up a controversy for their social media followers. No matter what the title, and no matter who the developer, every announcement is meticulously scrutinized for any faint sign of a thoughtcrime, an… |
Kotaku Friday, December 6, 2024 12:37 PM  Marvel Rivals is out now and free to play on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The hero shooter pretty shamelessly draws inspiration from Overwatch. As a result, NetEase's swing at the genre feels like putting on a familiar glove to long-time players of Blizzard's game. However, there are a few bits of minutiae… |
Kotaku Friday, December 6, 2024 12:20 PM  I thought I'd reached a point of cynicism when it comes to Slay the Spire's roguelite format. You can't just take the framework and replace the cards with just anything! That's silly. Except, no, I'm wrong, it totally works every single time, even when it's pachinko. (Heck, does this mean Bookworm was the earlier… |
Kotaku Friday, December 6, 2024 11:30 AM  The Witcher 3 had a great open world, amazing quests, and excellent storytelling, but one of my favorite parts about it is still Gwent, the RPG's in-universe card game. Now, a year after the standalone digital version was shutdown, the awesome mini-game is getting a physical tabletop release. |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 5:21 PM  Potion Craft: Alchemy Simulator has a great premise. Rather than focus on the medieval battles or town and country management seen in games like Manor Lords, Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord, or Crusader Kings 3, Potion Craft takes a more intimate — and slightly fanciful — look at one particular aspect of the past: Managing an alchemy shop. And now, despite having launched almost two years ago, it's just received a massive free update that adds in new modes and features meant to provide even more expansive options for making and selling potions. Continue reading Medieval storefront simulator Potion Craft gets massive free update |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 5:31 PM  Is Path of Exile 2 down? Dungeon crawling is the spice of life, but PoE 2's servers crawling to a halt certainly isn't. Troubleshooting network issues is a pain at the best of times, but it's even worse when you and the homies are trying to jump back into Wraeclast for another loot-hunting session. Considering just how massive a release Path of Exile 2 is, there's every chance that Grinding Gears' latest and greatest RPG might run into server issues from time to time. Fortunately, we're here to update you on the latest PoE 2 server status. While you're twiddling your thumbs waiting for PoE 2 to come back to life, read up on the best Path of Exile 2 classes - our comprehensive guides for each one are packed with all the tips and tricks you'll need to master your craft. Continue reading Is Path of Exile 2 down? Current server status MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 4:38 PM  Stalker 2 has finally launched after many years of anticipation from fans of the notably unique (and notably unforgiving) survival FPS game. While it's been well received by many players, it's not without its share of faults. Some of these are technical, with creator GSC Game World working steadily to address small and large bugs alike, but some of its issues are related to intended elements of the game's design. A new mod looks to address the latter category, improving players' experiences in the Zone by lightening the weight of certain items. Continue reading Stalker 2's most annoying problem gets fixed with vital new mod MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stalker 2 weapons, Stalker 2 review, Stalker 2 artifacts |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 4:03 PM  It isn't uncommon for games to spend a long time in early access, but the four years it's taken for Deadside to move from debuting on Steam and into its 1.0 launch is definitely one of the lengthiest we've seen in a while. Still, the open world survival sim, which includes the multiplayer gunfights, exploration, and crafting of games like Rust, DayZ, and Sons of the Forest, appears to have been worth the wait, if its reception so far is anything to go by. Continue reading After four years in early access, survival game Deadside hits 1.0 |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 3:11 PM  There's something incredibly satisfying about a successful turn-based battle. Thinking ahead, reading the mind of your opposition, and planning your move with consideration; turn-based tactic games are all about strategy, stats, and skill. Dark Deity has already proven itself a strong contender in the genre, so we're thrilled that more information has finally been revealed about the game's sequel, including the launch of the first Dark Deity 2 demo, which is playable right now. |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 2:35 PM  How do you get Path of Exile 2 Twitch drops? If you want free items for the new RPG game, here's when and where you'll find the Path of Exile 2 Twitch drops campaign and the goodies you can expect to earn. The Path of Exile 2 release date is here and we already have lots to chew on, including Path of Exile 2 classes guides to the Path of Exile 2 Witch class, Ranger class, and Mercenary class. Grinding Gear Games has announced two weeks worth of Twitch drops coming in December. Here's when to expect them, how to sign up, and the rewards for taking part. Continue reading Path of Exile 2 Twitch drops and how to claim MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 3:40 PM  What is the best Path of Exile 2 Monk build? If you're after a class in PoE 2 that can deal immense amounts of damage, can utilize powerful abilities, and looks good while doing it, then the Monk is for you. A powerful magic user without the need for ranged spells, we have a full class breakdown for you right here. There are many Path of Exile 2 classes, and each puts forward a compelling use case - the Sorceress can control the battlefield from the backline, while the Warrior thrives while in the mix, for instance. The PoE 2 Monk is for those who want a mix of both damage and aggression, and those who crave a certain amount of flair. You can also check out our dedicated PoE 2 builds guide for even more tips. For now, here is our Path of Exile 2 Monk class guide Continue reading Path of Exile 2 Monk build and class guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 2:38 PM  What is the best Path of Exile 2 Warrior build? The Warrior may appear at first glance to be a fairly straightforward class in Path of Exile 2, but with a few new tricks up their sleeve this time around, they are surprisingly effective at both defense and offense. We take a look at the best build and skills for this heavy brawler. We already have Path of Exile 2 builds for Sorceress, Mercenary, and Ranger, but those PoE 2 classes are generally ranged damage dealers, never quite getting their hands dirty. With the PoE 2 Warrior, however, you'll be in the mix at all times - whether defending or maiming, however, is up to you. You can also check out our dedicated PoE 2 builds guide for even more tips Continue reading Path of Exile 2 Warrior build and class guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 2:40 PM  What is the best Path of Exile 2 Sorceress build? The Sorceress is one of six new classes in Path of Exile 2 and focuses on elemental damage by weakening enemies to inflict elemental magic: fire, ice, and lightning. We've got all the info you need on every class, including the Path of Exile 2 Mercenary and Ranger, but what about a spell-slinger? The PoE 2 Sorceress is one of the PoE 2 classes available now at launch. Let's take a look at her abilities, ascendancies, and what her best PoE 2 build looks like. Continue reading Path of Exile 2 Sorceress build and class guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 2:10 PM  When we last heard news of Total Chaos, a storied Doom 2 total conversion mod, we only knew that its creator, 'WadaHolic', planned to launch the project as a standalone 'remastered' game. The shooter already looked like a great, ominous accompaniment to WadaHolic's Turbo Overkill, but it's now been re-revealed with a launch window and demo announcement trailer — one that shows off a drastic visual overhaul making Total Chaos resemble triple-A horror shooters like FEAR, Resident Evil, or Dead Space. Even better, everyone is about to get an opportunity to try this new version out for themselves very soon. |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 2:43 PM  What is the best Path of Exile 2 Mercenary build? The Mercenary takes advantage of the new moving while attacking combat mechanic and leans into a range of powerful skills that make this class feel more like a shooter, and less like a ranger. If you're just starting out in Path of Exile 2 but are having trouble choosing which class to pick, you might want to consider the Mercenary. They use a crossbow, and unlike the Ranger's bow, crossbows fire instantly instead of needing to be drawn back. We've gone through all the weapons and ammo types we've seen to create a promising PoE 2 build for the Mercenary. Continue reading Path of Exile 2 Mercenary build and class guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 2:45 PM  What is the best Path of Exile 2 Ranger build? The Ranger returns in Path of Exile 2, but this time with an emphasis on speed and agility. We'll be able to move while shooting and also build out in either long or short-range combat, depending on what suits your playstyle. Sometimes it's chaotic to play a ranger with hordes of fast-moving enemies in an RPG like Path of Exile 2, but seeing as the devs are aiming to have this ranger feel like Legolas, expect swift movement, high jumps, and quick getaways. Now that the Path of Exile 2 release date is here, we've gone through all the skills and gems we've seen to determine the best PoE 2 build for this ranged expert. Continue reading Path of Exile 2 Ranger build and class guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 2:45 PM  What is the best Path of Exile 2 Witch build? The Witch makes her return in Path of Exile 2, but this time her summoner abilities have been simplified without lowering the classes' skill ceiling. You're now able to automatically summon most minions, so it's a lot easier to keep the battlefield stocked up with your legion of monsters. Controlling an army filled with minions is a difficult task in the original RPG game, but it's easier to get up and running in Path of Exile 2. With the Path of Exile 2 release date finally here, we're going to break down the PoE 2 Witch build to see what abilities are worth using, in addition to what minions you can pick from when deciding how to structure your army. We've also got more tips over in our dedicated PoE 2 builds guide. Continue reading Path of Exile 2 Witch build and class guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 2:01 PM  What are the Path of Exile 2 quests? While there are more missions to come as PoE 2 continues its journey through early access, taking a look at the quest list should give you an indication as to what you've completed and how much of your adventure is still to come. Once you have a good idea of what Path of Exile 2 quests await you, check out our best Path of Exile 2 builds which we've painstakingly put together. As you make your way through all the PoE 2 quests, you may want to look at every Path of Exile 2 ascendancy to understand how you can take your character to another level. For now, let's take a closer look at all the Path of Exile 2 main quests currently on offer. Continue reading Path of Exile 2 quest list - all main and side missions MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 2:12 PM  How do you defeat Count Geonor in Path of Exile 2? Count Geonor and his second form, the Putrid Wolf, function as a skill check at the end of Act 1, ensuring that - if you can defeat him - you'll likely be capable of handling the steep challenges beyond. But you may need a little help, as you might die over and over like we did. Luckily, we've beaten him a few times now, and know all the ins and outs of this tough fight. First things first though, you may want to make sure your PoE 2 build is capable of taking him on. For that, you're going to want to either head on over to our specific build guides for each class, such as the PoE 2 Mercenary, or check out our full-fledged best Path of Exile 2 builds. With the proper setup, you'll be ready to take on Count Geonor. Continue reading Path of Exile 2 Count Geonor boss guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 2:00 PM  What are the best Path of Exile 2 settings? If you can't wait to start your great adventure from Wraeclast to Oliath, but aren't sure how best to set up the game to make it look great and run smoothly, we've got the guide for you. Right out the gate, you can rest assured that, as a top-down RPG, the frame rate required to get a great experience isn't anywhere near as high as in a typical first-person shooter or racing game, for instance. A frame rate of 60fps is ample for a great time while playing Path of Exile 2. So, if you don't have the very latest and best graphics card in your system, you should still be able to have a great time. In fact, you can check here for the Path of Exile 2 system requirements, which aren't overly demanding. Continue reading Best Path of Exile 2 settings for max fps MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 2:00 PM  Path of Exile 2 could have been a much safer game. The first PoE has spent a decade growing and evolving, earning ever more fans over the years, and sits tall atop the pinnacle of rich, rewarding action RPGs, fending off strong challenges from contenders such as Diablo 4 and Last Epoch. Yet Grinding Gear Games has always been one to experiment. And so in PoE 2 - a game that started life as a simple model update for its predecessor, only to grow into a standalone beast - GGG rips up its own rulebook to create something that feels definitively new and exciting. Continue reading Path of Exile 2 is a bold and brilliant new breed of ARPG MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 2:51 PM  What are the best Path of Exile 2 builds? While the game is still in early access, we've put together the strongest builds we've found so far to get you going in Grinding Gear's massive, often complicated ARPG. There's a lot to learn about Path of Exile 2, so be sure to check out our more specific guides on each of the classes like the Mercenary and the Sorceress, where we've also listed all the available skills. Using our PoE 2 builds, you don't have to worry about potentially picking the wrong skills, ascendancies, and passives as we've got you covered from all angles. Continue reading Best Path of Exile 2 builds MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 1:12 PM  I remember sitting in the press room during TennoCon 2023 when Digital Extremes gave fans a first look at its upcoming fantasy RPG, Soulframe. I'd seen the gameplay the day before, and knew that as soon as the Envoy summoned Orengall, the gorgeous, hulking winter wolf, people would lose their minds. Turns out I was right, as the thunderous applause that greeted the towering creature reverberated through the exhibition hall floor down to where we were sitting. It was certainly quite the moment. Since then, however, we haven't seen Orengall in the Soulframe Preludes - but don't worry, she's coming. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMOs, Best RPG games , Best fantasy games |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 1:04 PM  2024 has been a great year for roguelikes all around, but one of my favorites has been Ravenswatch. At first look, you might be forgiven for thinking it's in the Hades mold, and there are certainly some similarities, but developer Passtech Games has built a much more open-ended ARPG with character-driven combat reminiscent of games like Diablo. Filled with a fantastic cast of immediately recognizable fairytale faces, Ravenswatch has won itself a 'very positive' Steam rating so far, and it's about to get even better in 2025 with the addition of not one but two new heroes coming as free DLC. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best RPG games, Best roguelike games |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 1:02 PM  It's always more than welcome to see a new studio debut with projects that draw on their team's own cultural background for inspiration. This is certainly the case with Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream, the first game from the Battlefield, Mirror's Edge, Little Nightmares, and Unravel veterans at Swedish studio River End Games. A combination of Dishonored and Shadows Tactics-style stealth and storytelling set in a faux-Nordic city, Eriksholm first caught our attention when it was unveiled earlier this year, but it's become even more compelling now that we've been given a closer look at how it plays thanks to a new gameplay trailer. Continue reading Dishonored and Shadow Tactics collide in new stealth game Eriksholm MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best single-player games, Best story games, Best stealth games |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 1:00 PM  Another stage in need of rodent extermination has arrived, and this one could be one of the most troublesome yet. Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is about to get a free update, introducing a new map full of Skaven. This one's an Elven temple, so expect plenty of secrets. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Warhammer games, Best Warhammer 40k games, Best sword games |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 12:09 PM  You just can't keep a good hack and slash franchise down. In this case, a true titan of the genre seems to be as popular as ever after almost 30 years. Dynasty Warriors: Origins is already gathering steam, as over one million players have downloaded the demo so far, according to publisher Koei Tecmo. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dynasty Warriors Origins release date, Best action games, Best war games |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 12:07 PM  Asus has just hinted at a new ROG OLED gaming monitor in the works, which looks like it's going to be a 27-inch model with a 4K resolution. Based on the company's previous model numbers, it looks as though the new Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM will also have a 240Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for gamers wanting a high-resolution screen that won't take over their desk. OLED monitors now occupy several of the categories on our best gaming monitor guide, thanks to their high contrast, quick responsiveness, and great HDR reproduction. Most OLED monitors are based on 32-inch panels and larger, though, and the 27-inch models usually have a 2,560 x 1,440 refresh rate. If this new Asus monitor has the expected specs, then it could carve out a niche for itself. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ review, Asus ROG Raikiri review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Friday, December 6, 2024 12:20 PM  Is Path of Exile 2 on Game Pass? Having been running for over a decade, it was only a matter of time before the classic RPG Path of Exile received a well-crafted sequel. Path of Exile 2 is just that - a refined version of the game you love, built in a new engine, designed with fresh mechanics and environments. Now that the Path of Exile 2 release date is here, you're no doubt considering the PoE 2 system requirements, PoE 2 Steam Deck compatibility, and if Path of Exile 2 is on Game Pass. We've got a separate guide to the former, but read on to have your Game Pass questions answered. Continue reading Is Path of Exile 2 on Game Pass? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 6, 2024 3:48 PM  The protagonists of two of my all time favourite RPGs share something in common. Both (the best Final Fantasy game) Final Fantasy 8's Squall and The Witcher 3's Geralt simply cannot get enough of leaving their friends and the entire world in mortal peril while they sneak in a quick round of cards, and I love them for it. Way back when the Wild Hunt released, there was a special edition kicking about that gave you a few decks for Gwent - the fleshed-out, playable card distraction that ended up being responsible for some of the game's best moments. I pined for those decks, but I never acquired them. Now, Hatchette Board Games is putting out a full physical edition of Gwent next year. The set contains "over 400 cards and a playmat" for £44/$39.99. I'm still recovering from various Fantasy Flight LCGs, so my value sense for this stuff might be a bit skewed, but that strikes me as incredibly reasonable. A good Gwent deck consists of only about 25 cards. They're not bad cards, either! I've got a real pet hate for tabletop versions of videogames that just use in-engine screenshots for the cards, but these ones look to have the proper artwork from the game on them: |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 6, 2024 3:02 PM  Where were you during the Summer of Doronko Wanko? Why, I remember it like it was March, and not actually Summer, when the delightful free game about a mucky pomeranian was unleashed into the world. Yep, yep. It was definitely March. Roughly translating to 'covered in mud doggy', the game set you the task of racking up tangible financial damage to your owner's house by getting mud everywhere - first by normal dog means, and then with giant mud cannons. You can grab it for free on Steam here. It stole our hearts, it did. And talking of stealing things and having a good time doing it, it's also releasing on the Nintendo Switch soon, which means the Steam version of Doronko Wanko is getting some free DLC to celebrate. It isn't arriving until next Spring, but it's bringing three new mystery dog breeds with it when it does. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 6, 2024 11:56 AM  If you'd told me last year that face of all-out, GPU venerating, fully ray-traced PC game visual excess would be that of a de-aged Harrison Ford, I'd have asked which exact colour of paint you'd been eating. And yet here we are, with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle loving its ray tracing so much that the effects can't ever be fully switched off. |
Siliconera Friday, December 6, 2024 5:00 PM
A new demo for Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact will appear at Jump Festa 2025. People attending the event can try the demo at the Bushiroad booth and will receive a special novelty pin badge for playing.
The demo for the 3v3 team-based 2D fighter will offer 10 characters. Meanwhile, from the opening animation of the game revealed back in July 2024, it seems like the full release of the game will include 16 playable fighters.
Here is the full roster for the Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact demo available at Jump Festa 2025:
Additionally, Bushiroad revealed that the game would be delayed to 2025 due to the developer's intention of adding rollback netcode to the title. As a reminder, Jump Festa 2025 will be held at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall on December 21 to December 22, 2024, and other upcoming titles will see demos, such as the highly anticipated Monster Hunter Wilds.
Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact will appear for the Nintendo Switch, PS5, and PC in 2025, after being delayed from its initial 2024 window. The Hunter x Hunter anime is available to watch on Crunchyroll. You can also buy the localized manga from Viz Media.
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Siliconera Friday, December 6, 2024 3:00 PM
While scrolling YouTube one day, I noticed a really interesting short from Japanese gaming news site GameWith about games that let you play as a villain protagonist. Lovecraftian horror and political sim Marry a Deep One: Innsmouth Simulator was one of the featured titles. Since it's not out yet, I decided to download the demo and check it out. Its unique game style and story definitely piqued my interest and I'm excited to see more of the finished product once it comes out, though I suspect you really won't need to enjoy these kinds of text-heavy simulation games to find it fun.
In Marry a Deep One, you make a pact with the Deep Ones, aquatic eldritch abominations with an uncanny resemblance to Aquarus from Invincible. Thanks to your pact with these gods, you become something of a figurehead in your seaside community, as well as the religious leader of a cult. The "Innsmouth Simulator" of the title is from the default name of the seaside town, but you're free to customize it, as well as your appearance and the names of the different families. In the game proper, you can convert your fellow villagers or visiting outsiders, as well as either sacrifice them to the Deep Ones or convince them to sign their souls away to unholy matrimony in the same way you did. The demo was rather short, only letting you play a few in-game days, but it gave a pretty good idea of what you can expect.
While there is a cute map complete with little sprites of everyone to look at, most of the action is conveyed via dialog or description. If you're not trying to convert more people to your cult, you're completing different tasks from people. For example, the Deep Ones asked me to use clues in order to pinpoint a specific villager. You'll be spending a lot of time trying to find people for a myriad of reasons, but the game's robust search system makes this pretty fun and easy. Aside from requests to fulfill, you might also need to complete little tasks around town to make things easier for you down the line. I spent an entire day building more houses or expanding the existing ones so the villagers would stop complaining about how cramped their living quarters were and listen to my sermons.
As a note, the demo is pretty short. I definitely didn't experience everything the game had to offer and I didn't have enough time to see the consequences of my decisions. It's funny that it was so short and yet for my first playthrough, I had to fast forward through most of the year. Conversely, there was another run where I received lots of requests from the villagers and the Deep Ones. So RNG may affect your enjoyment of the game as well. I personally think more is better than less, so I hope the full version will fill up each in-game day better.
Marry a Deep One is pretty subdued and slow-paced. People who enjoy simulations but don't want anything too difficult or stressful may enjoy this one. It's hard to tell just how many things you'll have to balance just from the demo though. I never had problems making new homes for my villagers. But I'm guessing that the full version will require me to prevent outsiders from discovering our disgusting cultish ways and stop visiting, since we rely on the resources they bring in. Other aspects the player needs to balance are the villagers' despair, the believers' faith, and the Deep Ones' anger. Again, thanks to how short the demo was, I wasn't able to see what happens if the Deep Ones became too angry with me, nor could I tell what the merit was in raising or lower despair.
In a game with so many parameters though, it's fun to experiment. If only I could experiment though! My first playthrough only took about forty minutes, and I didn't accomplish much since I was still trying to figure things out. So the next day, I tried to play a new character. Unfortunately, for some reason, the game consistently gave me a fatal error and then crashed to desktop. There was no rhyme or reason to when it would happen, so I couldn't pinpoint any specific actions or points in the game that would cause it to break like this. This problem persisted even after I uninstalled and reinstalled the demo. Since I was still able to complete my initial run with minimal issues, I wonder if there's something in the code that prevents people from completing the demo more than once.
It's hard to describe what makes the game fun and what it's like to play the game when I literally can't play for more than fifteen minutes a run. The only time I fully finished the demo, I had to fast forward through most of the day because my RNG luck was bad with requests and I didn't know what I was doing. Though the in-game tutorial did a good job of showing me how to navigate all the menus, I still didn't understand a lot of the mechanics. Sigils, for example, are something you can draw on houses and each sigil has a different effect. But in my time playing the game, I didn't know what effect they had on the residents. The one time I tried to look around the menu to see if there was an explanation, my game crashed. So I gave up.
Marry a Deep One seems to promise a slower-paced political sim with plenty of Lovecraftian elements. However, due to the demo's short play time and difficulty in getting it to work again for a second playthrough, it's hard to tell what the final product will be like. As a fan of these sorts of eldritch horror games though, I plan to keep an eye on the game after it comes out to see what else lies in the waters of Innsmouth.
Marry a Deep One will come out on December 8, 2024 for the Windows PC.
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Siliconera Friday, December 6, 2024 2:30 PM
Sega and Hasbro announced that there will be a new crossover between the Sonic the Hedgehog series and Transformers that results in Sonic and Tails joining the toy line. They will be available together in a $49.99 set in Summer 2025, with pre-orders available through Hasbro Pulse Premium and Target at 10am PT/1pm ET on December 10, 2024.
Both the Sonic and Tails Transformers characters will be able to transform into vehicles present in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. Each one is five inches tall. Both also come with weapon accessories to wield.
Sonic is referred to as the Blue Booster. When in the car form, it looks like the Speed Star car the character uses in both the Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing and Sonic Racing series. Hasbro and Sega noted it requires 27 steps to shift between a humanoid shape and a car, or vice versa.
Here's how Sonic will look:
Tails is referred to as the Wingtail figure. People can change him into a plane. That ends up looking like the red version of the Tornado that first showed up in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. It takes a few more steps to become a plane, as you need to make 32 moves for that to happen.
And this is what Tails will look like:
Hasbro and Sega also shared detailed images of both together with us:
This is the second recent game crossover announced involving Transformers. Back in September 2024, Capcom confirmed there would be a Monster Hunter collaboration. The character represented there is Rathalos, with the ensuing figure being Rathalos Prime.
The Sonic the Hedgehog Transformers toys will launch in Summer 2025. You need to go through Hasbro Pulse Premium or Target for the set.
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Siliconera Friday, December 6, 2024 2:00 PM
Another Hatsune Miku Pokemon Project Voltage song is live, and this latest one is a Sasuke Haraguchi track called "Evolution Evolution Evolution." Music in the series comes from popular Vocaloid producers and involves the iconic character's bank mixed with sound effects and songs from the game series' soundtrack.
As the name "Evolution Evolution Evolution" suggests, this Hatsune Miku song prominently features the sound effects that come up as a Pokemon is about to evolve in the game. The first 30 seconds features that repeating on a loop. We also hear sounds from and references to creatures that can evolve.
Here's the full Haraguchi Vocaloid song from YouTube:
The song is available via multiple methods, with the Karent page listing full streaming and download options. For example, it can be streamed on services like Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify. You can also get buy a copy of the MP3 for ¥250 (~$1.67).
This is the first song from the Project Voltage High continuing project. The official social media account for the project teased that this will be a new effort that builds off of the original collection of tracks. Those first started rolling out in September 2023, with Deco 27's "Volt Tackle" being the first to debut in that series.
The original 18 Project Voltage Hatsune Miku songs were typically based on Pokemon types. After that, we saw a few additional songs start rolling out in May 2024, with one being Kanaria's "Champion." The last songs to appear before "Evolution Evolution Evolution" were two remixes of "Electrical Forecast" and "Journey's Prequels, Journey's Traces" that showed up in November 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, December 6, 2024 1:30 PM
A new Goddess of Victory: NIKKE update is live, and that means new alts for characters Maiden: Ice Rose and Guillotine: Winter Slayer and returning ones Ludmilla: Winter Owner and Mica: Snow Buddy are appearing. All of them are icy and snowy themed characters, due to winter rolling in, and you can only get each of them when their specific limited banners appear. The four are also all SSR units.
The first new characters immediately available is Maiden: Ice Rose. This version of Maiden is a Defender who wields the Diamond Dust Rocket Launcher. She's an Elysion NIKKE and Electric Code unit whose MP levels determine her abilities. She buffs her own attack when she has MP and buffs other Electric allies when she doesn't and is recovering it. Her Burst Skill III uses all MP, dealing damage based on how much was used. You can pull for her until December 26, 2024.
Here's a closer look at Maiden: Ice Rose:
The two returning NIKKE banners for Ludmilla: Winter Owner and Mica: Snow Buddy are also live now. This Ludmilla is an Attacker with a Savior in the Snow Machine Gun. She's a Tetra Line user with Water Code. She's known for attacks that hit enemy Cores hard. As for this Mica, she's a Tetra Line Supporter who is an Iron Code fighter. She has a Winter Salute SMG. As before, she's designed to buff allies while also removing any debuffs enemies put on them. Like the Maiden alt, both are available until December 26, 2024.
As for Guillotine: Winter Slayer, she will join NIKKE as a new character on December 12, 2024. The Attacker's AR is known as the Brave Sword. She's an Elysion unit, like Maiden, and is a Water Code character. Her passives kick in when her EXP stacks or she doesn't hit the Core. She's designed to deal more damage when hitting the Core and aid fellow Water allies, with her Burst Skill III increasing other Water units' damage and her targeting the enemy with the highest HP. We only have until December 31, 2024 to get her.
You can see her skills below:
Some of the last new characters to appear were Cinderella, Grave, and Rapunzel.
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is available for the PC and mobile devices, and the Maiden: Ice Rose, Ludmilla: Winter Owner, and Mica: Snow Buddy banners are available now.
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Siliconera Friday, December 6, 2024 1:00 PM
Qureate and Balus have published more details about the upcoming Bunny Garden 2024 Special Event. Following the initial announcement in October 2024, the companies revealed that they will also sell character-themed merchandise and drinks at the first-ever Bunny Garden physical event.
The merchandise lineup will range from random instant photo-styled stickers costing ¥400 (~$2.67) apiece to a canvas tote bag priced at ¥4,000 (~$26.70). The company will also offer a full set of acrylic stands that will also come with an exclusive background diorama at ¥12,900 (~$86.15).
Here is the full list of merchandise that will be available for sale at the event:
Other than merchandise, the event will also have sales of onion garlic-flavored popcorn at ¥700 per pack and character-themed drinks that cost ¥800 each. All three drinks will be made with Sprite and colorful heart sugar, but the remaining ingredients will differ for each character. The staff will use strawberry syrup and half-cut strawberries for Kana's drink, Blue Curacao syrup and blueberries for Miuka's, and Pineapple syrup with mango dice for Rin's.
Purchasing any of the drinks will also net a bonus coaster mat. However, the staff will only hand over the coasters at random. That means people who purchase Kana's drink will not be guaranteed to receive a Kana coaster mat, for example.
The Bunny Garden 2024 Special Event will take place at Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas on December 28, 2024. It will feature characters from the game that has been available on Nintendo Switch and PC.
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Siliconera Friday, December 6, 2024 12:30 PM
The Brazil SP Expo's CCXP 2024 panel, Crunchyroll revealed a number of 2025 anime series and confirmed it picked up the Attack on Titan: The Last Attack movie. It also confirmed that Fire Force season 3 will air on the service starting in April 2025, just like seasons 1 and 2, as well as the new MAPPA series Zenshu in January 2025.
In the case of the Attack on Titan: The Last Attack movie, Crunchyroll won't be handling that latest film everywhere. If you're living in the US, Canada, Mexico, some Latin American countries, Brazil, some European countries, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, or Africa, the company will handle distribution of it. In Asia, it is out of Crunchyroll's hands. It will appear in early 2025.
In the case of Fire Force season 3, it is being described as the "final chapter" for the anime series. So this should be completely it. Not all of it will be available at once, however. The show is being split into two cours. The first will air in April 2025. The second arrives in January 2026.
Here's the trailer for the third season:
As for Zenshu, that's the series about a woman who is an anime genius. She's already come off of one animation success. However, as the director prepares for her next project, she finds she doesn't have the firsthand, real-world experience to create it. The latest trailer for that appeared too. Soon, the creator who resembles Sadako from The Ring finds herself isekai-ed away into the world of her creation, which she can influence with her drawing abilities.
Here's the full list of all CCXP 2024 Crunchyroll new anime series announcements:
We'll see multiple new Crunchyroll anime series debut in January 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, December 6, 2024 12:00 PM
In July 2024, Good Smile Company and Dokibird announced the independent Vtuber would join the Nendoroid figure line. When that happened, only an unpainted prototype appeared. Now, pre-orders are closer to opening and more details appeared about the collectible and its accessories.
Dokibird first brought up the latest reveals for the Nendoroid during her Marvel Rivals launch day stream, which involved comparisons of the unpainted prototype to the painted version of the figure. You can see the segment at about the 3 hour and 44 minute mark. She began by showing the unpainted version, which didn't include any accessories and only featured a pose of her waving. The latest version shows the same painted version of the figure with the same faceplate, while also including some of the accessories that come with it.
Dokibird shared a photo of that on social media as well. She said that she was consulted when it came to accessories for the figure. She said she picked the Crowki, Dragoon, and Tomato mascots, with the Dragoon being one the character can hold.
There's no pre-order date yet for the Nendoroid. However, during the stream Dokibird suggested that would be happening soon.
There's already a Dokibird figure available from an official retailer, with YouTooz having worked with the Vtuber before. That was revealed back in June 2024. It sold out on the official site. That's expected to appear by December 11, 2024.
The indie Vtuber is quite busy at the moment. She held an Apex Legends tournament with other Vtubers in November 2024. She's also up for the Best Vtuber award at the Stream Awards 2024 alongside people like Ironmouse and Zentreya.
The Dokibird Nendoroid is in development, with pre-orders apparently set to open soon.
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Siliconera Friday, December 6, 2024 11:30 AM
The Pop-up Pirate crossover toy featuring Houshou Marine is real, and it will appear worldwide in mid-2025. Cover has confirmed via the Hololive Production X account that it has opened pre-orders for the toy set. The company will formally release Houshou Marine Kiki Ippatsu in July 2025.
The toy originally appeared as a proposed project during a livestream held in May 2024, when Marine celebrated her 3 million YouTube subscribers milestone that she reached in January 2024. The pirate-themed Vtuber approached Takara Tomy to produce a Pop-up Pirate toy modeled after herself after playing a game using the original toy with the company's staff members. After over half a year passed since the stream, Tomy has confirmed that it will actually produce and sell the crossover toy with Cover.
As with the original Pop-up Pirate, players will take turns stabbing a knife into the barrel after placing the Houshou Marine doll inside it. The person who manages to make Marine jump out with their stab will win the game.
The toy set will be available at ¥4,400 / $28.00. The Hololive Production Official Shop can ship the product to select countries and territories in the Americas, Asia, and New Zealand. People residing elsewhere worldwide can alternatively place their orders on Geek Jack.
Cover will start shipping the Pop-up Pirate-inspired Houshou Marine Kiki Ippatsu set in early July 2025.
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MonsterVine Friday, December 6, 2024 4:14 PM It's been far too long since we've been graced by the gorgeous pixel art style of a Metal Slug game, almost twenty years in fact. Does Metal Slug Tactics scratch the itch of the titular run-and-gun franchise despite being a turn-based tactics game? Well, yes and no. Metal Slug Tactics Developer: Leikir Studio Price: $24.99 […] |