GamersHeroes Thursday, December 12, 2024 3:52 PM The Winter Express is back - and deadlier than ever - in Respawn Entertainment and EA's Apex Legends. The post Apex Legends: Winter's Haunt Event Coming December 17 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, December 12, 2024 2:19 PM The team at Com2uS is ending the year strong with a major update for Summoners War: Chronicles that brings with it a new character, a game world and story expansion, and seasonal events. The post Summoners War: Chronicles Ending Year With Major Update appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, December 12, 2024 1:51 PM The team at SEGA announced that the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Pack for Sonic X Shadow Generations will be available later today for those that own the Digital Deluxe Edition of the title. The post Sonic X Shadow Generations Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Pack Available Today appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Thursday, December 12, 2024 4:36 PM  As you explore the Zone, stumbling upon all manner of mutants and freelance Stalkers in search of mystery and money, you'll inevitably eavesdrop on stories about stranger-than-usual anomalies—the stuff of legends. As it turns out, the Zone produces legendary artifacts in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl that… |
Kotaku Thursday, December 12, 2024 2:40 PM  Balatro is about to have a big day, as the hugely popular roguelike card game is nominated in five different categories at tonight's Game Awards. But that's not all, as developer LocalThunk has announced a new collaboration update that brings cards based on eight different games to the fold. Not a bad reason to boot… |
Kotaku Thursday, December 12, 2024 1:50 PM  This is an emaciated zombie from the new 28 Years Later trailer. It looks sort of, kinda, maybe like an emaciated Cillian Murphy, the star of the first movie. It turns out that is not an emaciated Cillian Murphy, however. Instead, it's an art dealer who sometimes models and happens to be very, very thin. |
Kotaku Thursday, December 12, 2024 1:35 PM  After a brief tease at the end of its most recent trailer, Overwatch 2 has finally revealed the specifics of its Avatar: The Last Airbender collaboration. The event includes six skins for different heroes based on characters from the beloved animated series, but most importantly, it gives one hero who has historically… |
Kotaku Thursday, December 12, 2024 1:15 PM  Director J.C. Chandor preemptively asked all of us to be nice to his Kraven the Hunter film, imploring us to forget the past failures of Sony's Spider-Man Extended Universe. Unfortunately for that man, he not only made a movie that brings more attention to why these Spider-Man villain movies aren't working, but the… |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 12, 2024 7:53 PM  Perhaps I'm showing my age, but I maintain that the late '90s and early '00s marked the creative height of PC gaming. Half-Life, Deus Ex, System Shock 2, Fallout - the era gave birth to some of the greatest shooters and RPGs of all time. Thief and its two sequels are arguably the greatest works of this period. Stylish, challenging, and early pioneers for a type of environmental storytelling that dominates games to this day, the influence of Looking Glass and Ion Storm's Thief trilogy is hard to overstate. And now, spiritually at least, it's making a return. From PC legends Warren Spector, Greg LoPiccolo, and Paul Neurath, whose collective credits include Deus Ex, System Shock, Ultima, and of course Thief itself, this is a new stealth heist game built on the shoulders of Garrett. Welcome to Thick As Thieves. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, December 12, 2024 8:00 PM  Sifu and Absolver developers Sloclap have announced Rematch, a 5v5 multiplayer football game with a gentle dusting of science fiction, out in summer 2025. If, like me, you really enjoyed the French developers' previous martial art sims, you might, like me, find this news deflating. Football? We already have that at home. It's like a martial art, but all you get to kick is some... ball. I'm not sure I'll ever entirely swallow my disappointment, but credit where it's due, Rematch does look like both an enjoyable game and a quietly disruptive one. It's also struck a chord with me inasmuch as it's a new way into the culture of a sport which I have pretty mixed feelings about. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, December 12, 2024 7:52 PM  NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is the next entry in the venerable series of action slice-em-ups, revealed tonight at pre-Geoffies. It's arriving in 2025 as a joint effort between Koei Tecmo, Blasphemous developers The Game Kitchen, and retro revivalists Dotemu. Trailer below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, December 12, 2024 7:51 PM  A master thief creeps over cobbles in an early modern metropolis that splits the difference between Edinburgh, Glasgow and Liverpool. Lit by gaslamps that can't quite dispel the industrial haze, they pass for a civilian - a rough one, admittedly, but not shady enough to cause an itch in the swordarm of any passing guard. Until, that is, they take to the thieves' highway - following the trajectory of their grappling hook upward to the rooftops, from which they can see the shape of the city, and the moon beyond. Up here, it's a parallel world - the trees on street level answered by chimney stacks, and the distant hills echoed by the rise and fall of steep gables. "We're super proud of these rooftops," says Greg LoPiccolo. "It's an amazing landscape that we put a lot of thought and effort into, and it's a lot of fun to traverse." Back in 1998, LoPiccolo was the game director who saw Thief: The Dark Project to completion. Today - after an 18 year detour to Harmonix to lead projects like Guitar Hero and Rock Band, among other adventures - he's the game director of Thick as Thieves. "It really is an opportunity to do something unique and cool and new, on the shoulders of this stuff that is now well-respected," he says. "Thief has some legs, right? People still talk about it to some degree." |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, December 12, 2024 5:43 PM  Open world fuhgeddaboudit simulator Mafia: The Old Country will release in summer 2025, according to a Youtube trailer that has leaked on social media ahead of tonight's Game Awards. The trailer also treats us to a few snippets of the game's story scenes, shoot-outs and punch-ups. We get to see wise guys swinging knives, riding horses and glowering silently at sun-baked Sicilian countryside. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 12, 2024 7:56 PM
Dotemu and Koei Tecmo are collaborating on a new Ninja Gaiden game, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. The game was revealed in a trailer during The Game Awards 2025.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a 2D side-scroller, similar to the original NES games from the 80s. It will star a new character, Kenji Mozu, as Ryu Hayabusa heads off to America for the events of the first game. A lot of the original mechanics are present, although the game is likely to feature Metroidvania elements, especially considering the developer working on it. The trailer also featured some flashy and stylish 2D animated cutscenes.
The new Ninja Gaiden game will be developed by The Game Kitchen, who previously developed Blasphemous, and the company's extremely detailed signature pixel art style is present here. The game is published by Dotemu, who previously published other retro games such as Streets of Rage 4 and Metal Slug Tactics.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound will release in Summer 2025 for PS5, PS4, Switch, PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
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Siliconera Thursday, December 12, 2024 7:00 PM
Issin will release a collection of Pokemon smart bath mats that can double as scales. These items will come out on December 20, 2024, but you can already pre-order them via the Issin website
There are four different designs for the Pokemon smart bath mats. You can have one of two Pikachu hanging out, one that compares Snorlax's prints to a Pikachu's, one that has a Ditto face, and one that has multiple Pokemon together in a pseudo-sticker collage. All of the mats cost 23,400 JPY ($153.40) each.
According to the description on the website, you simply need to stand on these bathmats after a shower or bath, and they'll weigh you. If you have the app for the bath mats, and connect both to Wi-Fi, you can also see a breakdown for your health through your weight. It checks for fifteen things, including body fat percentage and how much muscle you have. There are various different modes like Child Mode, Diet Mode, and Pet Mode. This means the whole family (including your pets) can use this to track their health.
When it gets dirty, you can toss the mat part into the washing machine. Since the design is only the mat part, you can also get multiple ones to change out the design when you get bored. Issin is offering a 10% discount on the extra bath mat if you purchase one along with the scale portion.
The Pokemon smart bath mats will come out on December 20, 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, December 12, 2024 6:00 PM
The second Legend of Heroes game is now available on the Switch as part of the EGGCONSOLE collection. Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes II is now available as a digital download game on the Nintendo Switch. The game, a 1992 PC RPG from Falcom and part of the long-running Dragon Slayer series of PC RPGs, is now available for the first time outside Japan.
The game, a direct sequel to Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes, is set 20 years after the events of the first Legend of Heroes, and follows Atlas, the son of the hero of the previous game. It is part of the EGGCONSOLE collection, a selection of Japanese PC games being ported to the Switch by D4 Enterprise, who previously brought up the EGGCONSOLE Relics in 2023. This collection also features the first Ys game and a number of other early PC games from the MSX and the PC-8801.
This is not the only piece of Falcom history to recently get news of a new release. Earlier this year, Falcom announced a remake of the first game in the Trails in the Sky series. In addition, the 10th chapter in the Ys series, tracking the journey of Adol and friends, YS X: Nordics released in October, 2024.
Players longing to get a sense of where both the Legend of Heroes series came from and a sense of Falcom's place in JRPG history can now do so on the Nintendo Switch.
Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes II is available now on Nintendo Switch eShop for $6.49
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Siliconera Thursday, December 12, 2024 5:00 PM
Good Smile Company has announced a reissue of the Homura Akemi Devil Homura Nendoroid from the Madoka Magica movie, Rebellion. Originally released in 2015, the Nendoroid returns for preorder on the Good Smile Company site and will release in June, 2025.
This Nendoroid is Devil Homura as she appears at the end of Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Rebellion with optional faceplates and parts for her holding a defeated Kyubey or her dark crystal. It will come with its own action stand.
You can take a look at the Nendoroid below:
The Nendoroid is open for pre-orders from December 12, 2024 until February 5, 2025. It costs ¥7,900, or around $51.83 before shipping.
The Nendoroid reissue follows news from earlier this year where it was revealed that the followup to Rebellion, Walpurgisnacht: Rising, would be delayed to Winter, 2025. In addition, a new trailer for the film was released in November, 2024 centering on Homura's perspective of the events in Walpurgisnacht: Rising.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie II: Walpurgisnacht: Rising will be released in Winter, 2025. Puella Magi Madoka Magica is currently streaming in the US on Hulu and Crunchyroll.
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Siliconera Thursday, December 12, 2024 4:30 PM
G-Walk announced the release of the PlayStation 3 Perfect Catalog book, a new entry in the publisher's console retrospective series that will brings plenty of information on the different PS3 hardware and games released. The book will release in Japan on December 26, 2024 and it will cost 2,750 yen (~$18.04). [Thanks, Game Watch!]
The new volume is only available in Japanese via retailers such as Amazon Japan, which offer overseas shipping. The book is of B5 size and it includes 224 pages of information on the history of the PS3, the games released for the system and the hardware specifications for each version of the console released, as well as a record of all game titles released for Sony's seventh generation console.
Other Perfect Catalog books released by G-Walk feature retrospectives on various classic Sega consoles, such as the Mega Drive (known as Sega Genesis in North America,) Sega Saturn, and Dreamcast Perfect Catalogue books, released in 2018, 2019, and 2021 respectively.
Sony released the PlayStation 3 in Japan 18 years ago on November 11, 2006 and 6 days later in North America, with its PAL release taking over 4 months and being March 23, 2007. As a reminder, the PlayStation Portable console celebrates its 20th anniversary today, on December 12, 2004.
The PlayStation Partner Awards 2024 Japan Asia recently celebrated some of the best games released in the region in the last year, and it included the new PlayStation Generations Awards category that celebrated the best games in each generation of PlayStation consoles.
The PlayStation 3 Perfect Catalog book costs 2,750 yen (~$18.04) and will release in Japan on December 26, 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, December 12, 2024 4:30 PM
Sanrio announced a new deck of cards starring Cinnamoroll released in collaboration with the popular Bicycle Playing Cards brand. The deck costs 1,980 yen (~$12.98) and is now available for purchase in Japan from the Brujula online store as well as other retailers.
The deck includes 54 normal cards and 4 jokers for a total of 56 cards. The pictures in the 12 Jack, Queen, and King cards feature Cinnamoroll and his friends in outfit and designs inspired by the four seasons. The Clubs pictures represent spring with floral imagery, Diamonds feature summer scenes, while Hearts depict Autumn with its Halloween motifs, and finally Spades represent winter.
You can take a look at all the cards in the new Cinnamoroll playing cards here:
Sanrio has previously collaborated with Bicycle Playing Cards to released decks featuring characters like Hello Kitty, Bad Badtz-Maru, Kuromi, as well as limited 20th anniversary Cinnamoroll and 50th anniversary Hello Kitty decks.
Other recent merchandise items include a new lineup of Sanrio character toys holding chocolate lollipops, a gachapon collection of characters looking like they're running late, and a new Cinnamoroll collection being released for Christmas in Japan.
The new Sanrio Cinnamoroll Bicycle Playing Cards deck costs 1,980 yen (~$12.98) and is now available for purchase from the Brujula store and other retailers in Japan.
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Siliconera Thursday, December 12, 2024 4:00 PM
The FFVII Ever Crisis new Christmas costumes and equipment continues to roll out for the holiday season, and the latest banner adds Vincent gear, a gun for him, and a Volcanic Heat sword for Angeal. It also offers the new Yuffie Ultimate Weapon called Conformer. That banner runs December 11-31, 2024 in-game, alongside the rerun of the Santa Tifa items.
The new costume for Vincent in FFVII Ever Crisis is the Holiday Formal Wear gear, and his weapon is a Holiday Garm gun. The outfit has two R Abilities. One is Boost Fire Pot., which boosts damage dealt by fire attacks by 15 points. Flameblade Arcanum boosts that type of fire damage by 10 points. The Holiday Garm gun has a Hellhound Shot C Ability, which deals fire damage to a single enemy, which could be increased if a debuff is in effect on them. That attack also increases his Limit Gauge. Its R Abilities are Boost PATK and Boost Fire Pot.
As for the Angeal weapon in FFVII Ever Crisis, Volcanic Heat has a Volcanic Swing C Ability attached to it. That deals fire damage to an enemy. The attack also applies Veil to heal Angeal when used and reduces the enemy's fire resistance if Angeal's health is over 50%. Its R Abilities are Boost PATK and Boost Fire Pot. as well.
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is available for the PC and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Thursday, December 12, 2024 3:30 PM
Since Balatro launched, we've seen a number of free updates that allow us to change the appearance of the cards to resemble other indie games, and the new Friends of Jimbo 3 trailer reveals both more crossovers and Ben Starr as "Jimbo the Joker." It is immediately available on all platforms.
How it works is you download the update. Once you next play, you can change the skins for the cards you use in the game. As a result, they'll have designs and in some cases characters based on the indie games taking part in the crossover.
These are all the games represented in the Balatro Friends of Jimbo 3 update:
Here's the Ben Starr Balatro trailer showing all of the new Friends of Jimbo 3 update additions.
In addition to playing Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI, he's also Prometheus in Hades 2, Khazan in The First Berserker: Khazan, and Verso in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
In case you missed them, here are games that appeared in the past two Friends of Jimbo updates:
As for the mascot Jimbo, it is possible to get merchandise of him. A Makeship plush promotion is running until December 14, 2024. For $29.99, you can get a stuffed animal of the character. It will not sound like Ben Starr.
Balatro is immediately available on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices, as well as Apple Arcade.
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Siliconera Thursday, December 12, 2024 3:00 PM
I never really paid much attention to the Legacy of Kain series. It was one of those titles I knew about, but didn't dive into, with a brief encounter with a Pizza Hut demo disc back in 1999 being the exception. I've heard a lot of talk about Legacy of Kain, particularly about the Soul Reaver games, especially as critics and fans often hail them as ahead of their time. When Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered was revealed, I knew I had to finally experience these cult classics. After playing through the remasters, it's clear 2024 wasn't too late to appreciate their brilliance.
The Legacy of Kain series began in 1996 with Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain. This dark tale introduced players to the gothic world of Nosgoth, a realm steeped in tragedy, betrayal, and a deep narrative inspired by literary works like Paradise Lost and Dracula. It also introduced the antihero and eventual villain Kain. While Blood Omen laid the groundwork, it was Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver in 1999 that helped redefined the franchise. Developed by Crystal Dynamics and directed by Amy Hennig (later of Uncharted fame), Soul Reaver followed Raziel. He's a once-proud vampire lieutenant betrayed by his master, Kain. Cast into the spectral abyss and reborn as a wraith, Raziel embarked on a revenge-fueled journey across Nosgoth, along the way unraveling mysteries and battling formidable foes.
The sequel, Soul Reaver 2 (2001), expanded the story, deepened the lore, and explored Raziel's continued quest for answers. After all, the first game left off on a cliffhanger. Both games received praise for their ambitious storytelling, environmental puzzles, and innovative gameplay.
The remastered visuals breathe new life into Nosgoth, all while preserving the original art direction. Built on the original models, the graphical upgrades clean up textures, enhance lighting, and add clarity. However, there's no loss to the gothic charm of the late 1990 and early 2000 titles. One standout feature is the ability to toggle between the remastered and original visuals with a single button press. I found it a nostalgic delight, providing context for just how far gaming visuals have evolved while respecting the artistry of the originals.
Even with the upgrades, these Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered games are clearly not modern titles. However, they still remain faithfulness to the original vision and are striking as a result. From the haunting ruins of vampire clans to the eerie spectral realm, the remaster collection maintains the atmospheric depth that made Nosgoth so memorable.
The gameplay remains largely unchanged from the original releases. At their core, Soul Reaver and its sequel are Metroidvania-style adventures that emphasize exploration, environmental puzzles, and gradual power acquisition. Raziel's ability to shift between the material and spectral realms remains a standout mechanic, adding depth to puzzle-solving and traversal.
Combat, while functional, can feel dated by modern standards, with its simple lock-on mechanics and occasionally awkward controls. Similarly, the infamous block puzzles of Soul Reaver 1 do tend to remind me of the PS1 era. Yet, these quirks add a certain charm, making the experience feel vintage rather than frustrating.
One modern convenience notably absent in Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered is an updated save system. The original, which always returns players to the same starting point upon loading, remains intact. While this maintains the integrity of the original design, it can feel tedious by today's standards. Still, this is a minor gripe in an otherwise engaging experience.
What truly elevates Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered above contemporaries is the storytelling and worldbuilding. Raziel's quest for vengeance is merely the entry point into a labyrinthine narrative that explores fate, free will, and the cyclical nature of history. The writing, inspired by gothic literature and existential philosophy, is both poetic and thought-provoking.
This is all held together by masterful voice acting, featuring Michael Bell as Raziel and Simon Templeman as Kain at the core. Their exchanges crackle with intensity, bringing the characters to life in a way few games of the era managed. Even the supporting cast, including a pre-Breaking Bad Anna Gunn as Ariel, delivers memorable performances. These elements combine to create a narrative experience that feels timeless and essential.
The remastered collection goes beyond visual upgrades. It offers an array of bonus content that celebrates the Legacy of Kain community and history. It acts as a tribute to the series' rich history and the dedicated fanbase that has kept its legacy alive. One standout addition is The Lore Reader. It involves an intricate system of newly crafted maps that enrich the player's understanding of Nosgoth's complex geography and layered history. These maps are paired with poetic descriptions that narrate the transformations Nosgoth has endured over time. Players can switch between the pristine "pure" versions of the maps, reflecting Nosgoth's untarnished past, and the "corrupted" iterations, which reveal the decay and chaos wrought by centuries of conflict.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered also includes an extensive Art Galleries section, a treasure trove of visuals that chart the series' artistic evolution. Fans can explore a mix of high-definition renders, original concept art, and FMV cinematics, all remastered to meet modern standards. These galleries provide an intimate look at the creative process behind the games. It showcases early designs and visual motifs that shaped the hauntingly gothic aesthetic of Nosgoth. There's also a whole section for fanart and cosplay!
For those who appreciate the intricacies of storytelling, the Dark Chronicle feature offers us both games' scripts. Every iconic exchange between Raziel and his brethren, every chilling monologue, and every philosophical reflection is meticulously preserved here. This feature not only allows players to relive their favorite moments but also provides a comprehensive way to study the games' complex narrative, packed with themes of destiny, betrayal, and existential dread.
Perhaps the most intriguing addition in Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered is the Soul Reaver Lost Levels. These present unfinished content from the original Soul Reaver. This feature includes meticulously restored areas like the Undercity, the Smokestack, and Kain's Retreat. All of the levels were cut due to technical limitations of the time. Players can explore these levels in their original state, complete with developer notes that shed light on their intended role in the game. This interactive glimpse into what might have been feels like stepping into a museum of gaming history, offering fans a rare chance to see the creative ambitions that went unrealized.
Finally, the remaster pays homage to the games' atmospheric soundscapes by including the complete Soul Reaver 1 & 2 soundtracks. These haunting compositions, which blend eerie melodies with industrial tones, have been fully restored and enhanced. Previously unreleased tracks are also included.
Together, these features elevate Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered beyond a simple update. They represent a collaborative celebration of the franchise between Crystal Dynamics, Aspyr, and the fans. This collection is more than a preservation effort. It's a love letter to fans and a reminder of the series' significance. Whether you're a longtime devotee or a newcomer to the series, this collection not only preserves the legacy of Soul Reaver but enriches it, ensuring that Nosgoth's story continues to resonate for years to come. Here's hoping this renewed interest leads to further exploration of the Legacy of Kain universe—because these games deserve it.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered is available on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Thursday, December 12, 2024 2:30 PM
HoYoVerse updated its official Genshin Impact Amazon store, and this time the focus in the storefront seems to be on Natlan character merchandise and Winter collection displays, plush, and clothing. We can now pick up items from the House of The Hearth Winter Collection, Apparel Series, A Winter Night's Lazzo Themed Series Glitter Acrylic Display, Natlan Series Character Badge, and Natlan Series Character Acrylic Stand lines.
The House of The Hearth Winter Collection is the most festive of the new Genshin Impact merchandise on Amazon. This is a series of five plush characters. Each one is in a stocking, and it can be used as a keychain. They are $18.99 each, and the options available are Arlecchino, Freminet, Lyney, and Tartaglia (Childe). While Lynette is shown in the photo, she isn't available to purchase at the moment.
Here's how those look:
The new Genshin Impact Apparel Series items also have a winter theme to them. The Zhongli Impression scarf is a "fluffy plushie" version of the Exuvia. That is $28.99 and looks like his dragon form. The other pieces are inspired by Kazuha Kaedehara. You can get a white knit sweater based on him for $65.99, a $45.99 red scarf with his maple leaf design, and a $28.99 brown beret that matches the other items in the set.
Here's a closer look at those pieces:
The Winter Night's Lazzo Themed Series Glitter Acrylic Display collection focuses on the Fatui Harbingers from Snezhnaya. Each one is $18.99. The options are Arlecchino, Capitano, Columbina, Dottore, Pantalone, Pierro, Pulcinella, Sandrone, and Tartaglia.
This is how those will look if you order them:
Finally, the new Genshin Impact Natlan character merchandise on the Amazon store only consists of the three playable units who debuted in 5.0. So you can get $6.59 pins of Kachina, Kinich, and Mualani or $12.99 acrylic stands of them.
This is how those will look:
Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices, and the official Amazon store regularly updates with new character merchandise.
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Siliconera Thursday, December 12, 2024 2:00 PM
Kadokawa has announced that it will gradually launch the KonoSuba 3 -Bonus Stage- OVA in Japan. The company will publish it first in Japanese theaters in mid-March 2025. It will also sell DVD and Blu-ray sets of the same show in late April 2025. [Thanks, Game Watch!].
This Bonus Stage OVA will contain two new episodes that did not appear in the regular screening of the anime's third season on television and streaming platforms like Crunchyroll. The two episodes will be respectively titled "Red Stream Explosion!" and "Watch Out for the Impostor!"
The company has also published a list of bonus items people can get for pre-ordering the movie tickets and physical discs. A movie ticket that costs ¥1,900 (~$12.50) will come with a digital wallpaper containing messages from the show's voice actors and a lottery ticket for a chance to win a physical poster signed by the same celebrities.
Meanwhile, the physical disc sets will come with a new novel written by the series creator Natsume Akatsuki in addition to a special booklet and a copy of the script book. The Blu-ray set will be available at ¥7,700 (~$50.60), while the DVD set will cost less at ¥6,600 (~$43.35).
In addition, Kadokawa uploaded a new trailer covering the announcement on its YouTube anime channel:
The KonoSuba 3 -Bonus Stage- OVA will appear first in Japanese theaters for two weeks starting from March 14, 2025. Kadokawa will later release the OVA's DVD and Blu-ray sets in stores across the country on April 25, 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, December 12, 2024 1:30 PM
A major milestone 8.0 patch milestone is coming to Honkai Impact 3rd, and that means there'll also be a test server open ahead of launch for folks to help HoYoVerse check it out. The announcement on social media also confirmed those who participate get to test out the upcoming Mini Durandal Battlesuit called Reign Solar, which was previously revealed at the end of November 2024.
As usual, you can only register to be considered as a Honkai Impact 3rd test server participate for 8.0 if you are actively playing the game. This is because sign-ups are tied to opening the game, going to the "Recruiting v8.0 Testers" announcement, and then completing the survey offered there. Not everyone who applies will be chosen. Those who are picked will be alerted by HoYoVerse and told they can take part.
One of the highlights of this part of the test is the aforementioned opportunity to see how the new Mini Durandal Battlesuit works in Honkai Impact 3rd. She's an S-rank imaginary character who will deal physical damage to enemies. She wields a javelin when goes out into the field and has the option to ride a hoverboard as she fights. You can opt into that by shifting to Hoverboard Form. This is similar to a past Durandal one with multiple forms, as Palatinus Equinox let someone shift between Guardian and Knight. As a post 7.5 unit, she'll also have Astral Ring support.
At the moment, there's still time to take advantage of the Honkai Impact 3rd Honkai: Star Rail crossover. That added Sparkle as a playable character. You can also earn a costume for her Battlesuit. Sampo appeared as a boss fight as well.
Honkai Impact 3rd is available for PCs and mobile devices, and test server recruitment is now open for the 8.0 build ahead of that update's launch.
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WGB Thursday, December 12, 2024 7:59 PM Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is announced for 2024 on multiple platforms, blending classic gameplay with modern mechanics for challenging experiences. |
WGB Thursday, December 12, 2024 7:33 PM The Game Awards 2024 celebrated outstanding games and creators, highlighting nominees and winners across various prestigious categories within the gaming industry. |