Kotaku Monday, January 15, 2024 4:00 PM  With the pre-release of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown started, Ubisoft has chosen this week to rebrand its Ubisoft+ subscription services, and introduce a PC version of the "Classics" tier at a lower price. And a big part of this, says the publisher's director of subscriptions, Philippe Tremblay, is getting players… |
PCGamesN Monday, January 15, 2024 6:53 PM  Ubisoft is changing the way its subscription service works, rebranding its plans to make room for the new Ubisoft Plus Premium and Ubisoft Plus Classics. While many of the previously available games will still be ready to play following these changes, PC players will have more options than ever before with Ubisoft's improved offers. If you want access to highly rated games like Far Cry 6 or Rainbow Six Siege, you won't want to look past these plans. Continue reading You can now play Far Cry 6 and Rainbow Six Siege for free, kind of MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best Rainbow Six Siege operators, Play Rainbow Six Siege |
PCGamesN Monday, January 15, 2024 5:15 PM  Baldur's Gate 3 is the gift that keeps on giving. Larian Studios' multi-award-winning RPG is back with yet another update, and this time the latest hotfix brings some important changes for those who love keeping Gale around and those suffering from buggy combat in-game. If you've accidentally lost Gale due to his own impatience rather than your selfish behavior, this patch should prevent everyone's favorite goddess-adoring wizard from jumping ship too soon. Continue reading Baldur's Gate 3 update makes Gale more understanding MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 builds, BG3 mods, Baldur's Gate 3 classes |
PCGamesN Monday, January 15, 2024 3:27 PM  Dawnwalker is the stunning new RPG from ex-Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 developers now at Rebel Wolves, a freshly formed studio made up of CD Projekt Red's prior masterminds. While we previously knew to expect some sort of dark fantasy experience from the team, we've only just learned that the RPG is called Dawnwalker and have also finally received our first look at the hotly anticipated project. Continue reading Ex Cyberpunk 2077 and Witcher 3 devs reveal new RPG, Dawnwalker MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best fantasy games, Best RPGs, Best story games |
Siliconera Monday, January 15, 2024 9:30 PM
The official Pokemon YouTube channel has posted a video detailing the story of Pecharunt. This video digs a little deeper into the history of Kitakami, which is the region that came with the Teal Mask DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
You can watch the video here:
The story follows Pecharunt, which is a Pokemon that can create something called Binding Mochi. It "draws out the greed" of those who eat it, and Pecharunt can bind these people to it. The old couple Pecharunt lives with eventually asks it for a set of masks, and it, along with some Pokemon it tamed, go on to fight Ogerpon. The player could hear something like this story through The Teal Mask, though a slightly altered version.
Pecharunt's story draws heavily from the legend of Momotaro. This was evident in the designs for the Loyal Three, which resemble a dog, a pheasant, and a monkey, respectively. Momotaro also used kibi dango to gain their loyalty, much like how Pecharunt turns them into its allies through its Binding Mochi. Finally, both Momotaro and Pecharunt go to fight an ogre.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are readily available on the Nintendo Switch. You can also download the Teal Mask and the Indigo Disk expansions via the eShop.
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Siliconera Monday, January 15, 2024 9:00 PM
Bandai Namco has announced the dates for Tales of Festival 2024. It'll take place on June 1 and 2, 2024. [Thanks, Famitsu!]
The theme for this year's Tales Fes will be a school festival, and it'll be at Kanagawa's Yokohama Arena. Currently, there's not much information on the website in regards to events or what to expect. However, here is a partial lists of voice actors who will be present on at least one of the two days:
Tales of Festivals usually feature events like talk shows, character skits, and concerts. There will also be merchandise available, featuring characters from the majority of games in the series.
The last mainline Tales game to come out was Tales of Arise, which debuted in 2021. It has received many favorable reviews, and one of its characters, Dohalim, even won the popularity poll of that year. Alphen, the protagonist of the game, was in third place behind Tales of Zestiria's Mikleo.
Tales of Festival 2024 will take place on June 1 and 2, 2024. Tales of Arise is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC.
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Siliconera Monday, January 15, 2024 8:30 PM
Two Hololive VTubers—Inugami Korone and Moona Hoshinova—will take a break from streaming. Moona wants to take a break to focus on something urgent she's been putting off whereas Korone will take a break because she's sick.
Korone announced on Twitter (X) that she has a fever of 37.9 degrees Celsius. However, she assures people that she does not have COVID-19. Korone has not given a time frame for when she expects she'll recover, but she ends her Tweet by saying to wait for her and that she'll recover as quickly as possible. She also said that once she recovers, she wants to play Suspicious Person Information, which is an indie horror game.
As for Moona, she announced her hiatus on her January 15, 2024 freetalk stream. She stated that she has been so busy streaming that she has put off something urgent, but now she wants to focus on that. She also has a lot of homework she wants to do. Though she will be on break, she assures her viewers that she will be at Holo Expo and Holo Fes, which will be March 16 to March 17, 2024.
Korone and Moona of Hololive will be on hiatus for an unknown period of time. Other Hololive VTubers currently on break includes Laplus Darkness, who is on sick leave due to vocal cord nodules.
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Siliconera Monday, January 15, 2024 8:00 PM
A 50th anniversary version of Hello Kitty Crocs will appear on January 18, 2024. There seems to be three different variations of the shoes.
The shoes will be available outside of Japan as well. For instance, they're already on the Canadian Crocs website, though they're Coming Soon and unavailable for pre-order. You can get a classic cog that's in Hello Kitty's white-and-red. This clog will come with black whiskers right on the shoes, as well as a bowtie Jibbitz charm. You can get this in multiple sizes for adults, children, and toddlers.
The other shoes are more specifically for adults. There is a Siren Clog that you can get in blue, with a Hello Kitty pattern all over the top. It'll come with a red bow and figure Jibbitz charms, and has a 3.6 inch heel height. There will also be a Stomp Slide, which is essentially slippers with a slight heel. The sole has a sparkly, somewhat Y2K look to it, and it'll come with a red bow Jibbitz charm. Like the Siren Clog, there's a Hello Kitty pattern on the shoe and the heel height is 2.7 inches.
The 50th Anniversary Hello Kitty Crocs will come out on January 18, 2024. Other merchandise for the event include a reusable calendar and dolls.
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Siliconera Monday, January 15, 2024 7:30 PM
A figure of Hiita the Fire Charmer from Yu-Gi-Oh is available for purchase from Kotobukiya. It costs 19,800 JPY, or $135.80. [Thanks, Hobby Watch!]
This is a 1/7 scale figure and stands at approximately 295 millimeters tall. In some of the pictures for Hiita, Kotobukiya has posed her with Eria the Water Charmer. There are also prototypes of Aussa the Earth Charmer and Wynn the Wind Charmer next to them. Kotobukiya's Hiita the Fire Charmer has her in something like a battle pose, with her waving her staff through the air. She looks like she's either in the middle of casting a spell or running into combat.
Hiita the Fire Charmer is a Spellcaster who's part of the Cataclysmic Charmer, Spiritual Art, and Familiar-Possessed series of cards. There are other versions of the character, such as Blazing Hiita or Hiita the FIre Channeler. But they all have different designs. The Fire Charmer version of the character is a 3-star monster whose Flip effect lets it take control of one of your opponent's Fire Monsters. You'll be able to control it so long as Hiita is face-up on the field.
The Hiita the Fire Charmer figure from Yu-Gi-Oh is available for purchase from stores like AmiAmi. Other upcoming figures from Yu-Gi-Oh includes a Nendoroid of Jaden Yuki (Judai Yuki) from Yu-Gi-Oh GX.
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, January 15, 2024 6:30 PM  If you are aiming to win a round in Multiplayer, you will have to beat the best of the best, at least once. Here is how to get Kingslayer kills in Modern Warfare 3. Modern Warfare 3: How to get Kingslayer kills Getting Kingslayer kills may come across naturally while you play your favorite Multiplayer matches. You have probably already landed a couple of those without noticing it. As you might imagine thanks to its name, that to get Kingslayer kills you will have to defeat the top-scorer member of the opposite team. This can get a bit chaotic because locating the top enemy scorer can get a bit messy, especially if you are playing on larger maps. Moreover, the top scorer will change during the map, so you have to be extra careful. Image: Sledgehammer Games For that reason, there are some things you can take into account whenever you are trying to collect Kingslayer kills for a certain challenge or armory unlock. First of all, equipping a good loadou... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, January 15, 2024 5:19 PM  Upon logging into Fortnite, a quick flick of the mouse or joystick will reveal a library of user-generated content crafted using Fortnite's Creative tools. While many of these are genuinely impressive experiences with considerable audiences, it's clear that Fortnite is suffering from a severe lack of content moderation. A sea of low-effort experiences, copyright violations, AI-generated images, and, recently, even hateful content is plaguing Fortnite's "Play" tab. While the worst offenders are generally removed quickly, it begs the question of why Islands such as the ones highlighted by @Eason825_ below pass Epic Games' approval system in the first place. If this isn't a sign to bring back the 10 year account bans for #FortniteCreative #UEFN #Fortnite violations idk what is… stuff like this needs to be stopped. Should not pass moderation in the first place. Silence won't do anything but upset us more. This is disappointing. ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, January 15, 2024 4:36 PM  Nothing like some demonic magic to take over your gun and provide better stats. Here is how to unlock the Demonic Call attachment in Modern Warfare 3. Modern Warfare 3: How to unlock Demonic Call attachment The Demonic Call not only provides a great, fiery, and end-of-the-world aesthetic to your BAS-B battle rifle, but it also provides some boosts to your base-level stats. It will improve your sprint to fire speed, your recoil control, and your gun kick control, as well as adding Bloodfire Tracers on impact and Bloodfire Dismemberment as a death effect. If you wish to sport this blueprint, you will need to purchase the whole Horseman War: Ultra Skin / Tracer Pack, which will set you back 2,400 COD points which equates to 19.99 US dollars. You will not only get the Demonic Call but also the War Horse Operator skin as well as many other rewards. Here is a full list of all items included in the Horseman War pack: "War Horse" Swagger Skin (includes Mag Out Finish... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, January 15, 2024 4:19 PM  With 2024 chugging along, there are numerous exciting survival games incoming. With that in mind, we have a list of the 8 best survival games coming in 2024. Survival is a wildly-popular genre with a growing fanbase and an evermore-growing list of games available. If you're looking to see what's out in 2024 for this genre, here are some of the most hyped releases. 8 most exciting survival games releasing in 2024 Image: Keen Games GmbH Enshrouded One of the most highly-anticipated survival games of 2024 has to be Enshrouded, releasing January 24 for Early Access. You play as the Flameborn, who is the final hope of a dying race. Survive the vast fog that has corrupted the lands, and reclaim your territory. This game is full of crafting, combat, and other fun RPG elements, alongside a huge open world. You'll start from nothing, having to face the fog and wilds by scavenging for resources and facing off against dangerous creatu... |
Gamer Empire Monday, January 15, 2024 3:54 PM In Stardew Valley, you will have to juggle many aspects of rural life in the fictional Pelican Town, where mining, fighting monsters, growing crops, and fishing are the norm. As you do your best to catch the best fish and make a lot of money by selling them, you will realize that there are many […] |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Monday, January 15, 2024 4:04 PM  Renegade Game Studios has announced the official release of the "Dark Skies Over Equestria" sourcebook for the My Little Pony Roleplaying Game. The new adventure series book is now available for purchase, inviting players to delve into the magical land of Equestria and face a looming threat from the enigmatic changelings. The storyline unfolds as … |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Monday, January 15, 2024 3:52 PM  The recent Kickstarter campaign for "Evolved – Superhero TTRPG" has exceeded expectations, securing $24,290 in pledges, well surpassing its initial $13,000 goal. With 269 backers and 15 days left in the campaign, this third-party Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) RPG, powered by Goodman Games, is set to offer an engaging and expansive gaming experience. "Evolved" presents … |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Monday, January 15, 2024 3:38 PM  In a recent blog post, the Deathwing, revered veterans of the enigmatic Dark Angels, take center stage in the latest Sunday Preview by Games Workshop. Arriving just in time for a crusade in the Pariah Nexus, these warriors clad in Tactical Dreadnought armor are poised for battle, led by none other than Belial, the Grand … |
WGB Monday, January 15, 2024 3:51 PM According to a report by the folk at Eurogamer, UK retailer GAME will stop accepting trade-ins from next month, marking a massive shift for the business. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, January 15, 2024 4:49 PM New character details were also released. The post Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Gets New Trailer and Details appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, January 15, 2024 4:02 PM A trailer for the character Zafina was recently released. The post Tekken 8 Gets New Opening movie Trailer, DLC Character Eddy Gordo Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, January 15, 2024 3:23 PM The game's sales recently surpassed 20 million units worldwide. The post Elden Ring DLC May Be Getting an Update Soon appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
For some reason, The Finals has a lot going on under the surface. You wouldn't expect it, but there's so much going on other than shooting other constants. For example, I didn't know you could counter poison gas — that became a game changer. However, players are finding more gameplay elements that can turn the tide of the match. There are cannons on certain maps in The Finals and they are usable. Read on below to find out more. The Finals: PSA the cannons are usable On maps like Manaco, there are a few cannons near cash-out points. Thanks to a discovery made by Reddit user RandomRaccoon2909 who posted a video demonstrating the use of the cannons, The Finals can be even more chaotic. However, you can't move them, so when you're using the cannons, make sure your target is in front of you. As for reloading, it seems like the cannons auto-reload after some time. I would suggest getting one shot in and then leaving the area. If you're an achieveme... 
Tekken 8 is just around the corner and there are of course various versions of the game you can currently pre-order. Apart from the Collector's Edition, the Ultimate Edition of Tekken 8 is the most inclusive and expensive. Here's what's included in this form of the game. Tekken 8: What comes with the Ultimate Edition The Ultimate Edition of Tekken 8 comes with a variety of DLC both big and small. But the stuff that's included should be something that nearly every Tekken fan would appreciate. The biggest inclusion with the Ultimate Edition is the Playable Character Year 1 Pass, which grants you access to four characters that will come throughout 2024. Spring 2024's character has already been announced to be Eddy Gordo. And I think everyone can unanimously agree that this is already a fantastic inclusion. Eddy is one of Tekken's most fun characters to play after all. The other three characters are a mystery for now but we should ... 
This human Wizard is one of the beloved companions you can recruit in BG3. If you want to befriend him, this Gale approval guide for Baldur's Gate 3 should help you out. There are plenty of things Gale will both approve and disapprove of. Whether you'd like to be his friend, or even romance him, here are some tips to get close with Gale. Gale approval and romance guide in Baldur's Gate 3 Gale is an upbeat Wizard who can become a pretty powerful party member for your crew, depending on his Wizard subclass. Before we get into some general approval tips for Gale, here is a guide on some of the dialogue choices you should make in Baldur's Gate 3 to win him over. Screenshot by PC Invasion Save Arabella from Kagha. Agree to help the tieflings. Invite Scratch to camp. Crush the first tadpole you find. Help Auntie Ethel when confronted by Demir and Johl. Decline Raphael's deal. Rescue Benryn from the fire... 
Few things feel worse in Modern Warfare 3 than loading your backpack up with some killer items only to be destroyed by a horde and lose it all. However, with the Tombstone Soda perk, you get to keep all your stuff. Once you have the Tombstone schematic in MW3 Zombies, you will never have to lose your hard-earned loot again. Where to find the Tombstone Schematic To get your hands on the schematic for Tombstone in MW3 Zombies, you need to make your way deep into the tier-three zone. Here you're going to be up against the toughest zombies and the hardest bosses. Before you venture into this area, you need to make sure you're ready with fully pack-a-punched weapons and some serious gear. PC Invasion Once you're in the tier three-zone, start looking for contracts to do. You can only earn the Tombstone Schematic by pulling it from rifts. This means you will have to work through a few challenges before you have it permanently in your load... 
You finally scored that coveted PS5 console – congratulations! Now it's time to kit out your new machine with accessories to level up your experience. We've researched for the top contenders across categories like headsets, controllers, and storage to compile the definitive list of PS5 add-ons worth your hard-earned cash. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Headset Image: Amazon Check Price on Amazon Start with sublime sound by grabbing the superb SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro wireless headphones. The luxurious leatherette earcups house premium 40mm speakers delivering stunningly balanced and nuanced audio. You'll hear every crack of gunfire or rustling forest ambient effect in sparkling clarity. The slick accompanying hub also enables dual wireless connections, letting you quickly switch device sources. Swappable batteries mean you never need to plug in either – hot swap depleted cells for fully charged backups wit... 
