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GamersHeroes Monday, January 29, 2024 4:09 PM
    

Batter up - get a taste of the Jujusta 2024 minigame coming to the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions of Byking, Gemdrops, and Bandai Namco's Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash with the latest trailer for the title.

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GamersHeroes Monday, January 29, 2024 1:46 PM
    

Set to release on February 28 in Early Access, players can experience the elements for themselves with a new demo for DRAGO entertainment and HeartBeat Games' Winter Survival as part of Steam Next Fest.

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Kotaku Monday, January 29, 2024 5:16 PM
    

Last year, we saw the rise of video game publishers offering a few days of early access to big AAA games for a price. This year, it's only going to get worse as it seems every large game publisher is holding games hostage and charging players a ransom fee to play a few days early. But what happens when you pay $80,…

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Kotaku Monday, January 29, 2024 4:30 PM
    

Nearly seven years after the release of NieR:Automata, fans are still clamoring for a third entry in the series helmed by Yoko Taro. While we are all eagerly awaiting another AAA console game in the DrakenNier universe, it's easy to forget that a sequel is already available to play—but it won't be for much longer.…

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Kotaku Monday, January 29, 2024 4:15 PM
    

Today, Square Enix announced that after seven years, Dragon Quest Builders is, for some reason, arriving on PC in early February.

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Kotaku Monday, January 29, 2024 3:30 PM
    

I am notoriously early for flights. I consistently get to the airport more than two hours before a domestic trip, even during off-peak times. Because of my arrival anxiety, I have a lot of downtime at airports which I can (and often do) spend boozing at an overpriced "Irish pub" or relaxing in a lounge. But on my…

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Kotaku Monday, January 29, 2024 3:15 PM
    

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Kotaku Monday, January 29, 2024 2:00 PM
    

It's that time again: PlayStation's State of Play is back on January 31, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET to show off more games you can expect to be playing soon on that pretty PS5 of yours. And with a 40-minute showing, it'll be a bit longer than usual this time. Here's where you can watch it and what you can expect to see…

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Kotaku Monday, January 29, 2024 1:45 PM
    

Within the last few years, video game industry layoffs have unfortunately become more commonplace. In 2023, we saw near-weekly layoffs across the entire industry. When the dust had settled, at least 6,000 jobs across publishers, developers, and other video game-related companies had been terminated. Sadly, it appears…

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Kotaku Monday, January 29, 2024 1:35 PM
    

Last week, Microsoft laid off 1900 video game workers across its various studios. This included cuts at recently acquired Activision Blizzard. And one employee, before being laid off, used a Blizzard company perk to walk away with nearly 10 years of World of Warcraft subscription codes.

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Kotaku Monday, January 29, 2024 1:15 PM
    

Before releasing 2013's Call of Duty: Ghosts, Activision studio Neversoft had been working on a sci-fi spin-off in the everlasting FPS franchise. Called either Future Warfare or NX1, footage of the unreleased shooter leaked online over the weekend—first spotted by CharlieIntel—revealing both cinematics and in-engine…

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PCGamesN Monday, January 29, 2024 5:35 PM
     Skyrim's Thomas the Tank Engine modder has his own RPG on the way

We've all seen the Trainwiz Thomas the Tank Engine mods from hit games like Skyrim and Starfield, but the man behind the mods is adding a new string to his bow. Not content with simply replacing dragons with terrifying trains, Trainwiz is now releasing his own RPG called Underspace, and it looks pretty damn cool.


PCGamesN Monday, January 29, 2024 4:19 PM
     7 years later, a beloved survival RPG finally hits PC and Steam

If you like cute characters, fantasy environments, and oversized hammers, have we got a treat for you! That's because Dragon Quest Builders, the adorable RPG that's entertained PlayStation and mobile fans for years, is now coming to PC and Steam.


PCGamesN Monday, January 29, 2024 3:57 PM
     Call of Duty boss takes on Diablo, WoW, and Blizzard as new president

In the wake of Mike Ybarra's exit from Blizzard last week, the company has now found its new leader, with Call of Duty General Manager, Johanna Faries, making the step up to oversee all things Diablo 4, World of Warcraft, and more.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes

PCGamesN Monday, January 29, 2024 1:44 PM
     Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League Twitch drops are coming soon

We know every gamer loves a free prize, so anyone getting ready to explore the world of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will be delighted to know that the new game is getting Twitch drops, and we've got all the details on when and what to expect.

 

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Kill the Justice League system requirements, Kill the Justice League release date, Best PC games

PCGamesN Monday, January 29, 2024 1:04 PM
     Five updates later, Forza fixes major issue for PC players

The Forza Motorsport launch on PC was marred by performance complaints from players, and in the upcoming February update, one of the major concerns will finally be fixed.

It doesn't matter if you have the best gaming CPU or the best graphics card, no one was safe from instability in Forza Motorsport. The biggest reported issue that is yet to be addressed is CPU spikes, where monitoring software would report 100% CPU usage, causing throttling and ultimately full game crashes.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

PCGamesN Monday, January 29, 2024 1:57 PM
     Best Steam Deck skins in 2024

The best Steam Deck skins let you customize your handheld gaming machine and keep it safe from scuffs and scratches. Skins can often improve how the Steam Deck feels in the hand, too, as they add texture. 

Unlike the best Steam Deck cases, a skin fits snugly around your handheld gaming PC to offer protection and extra grip. There are endless Steam Deck accessories on the market, but we think that the best skins for Steam Deck are an affordable addition worth having. 

Here, you'll find the top designs, prices, features, and materials to help you narrow down the Steam Deck skin that's perfect for your needs.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 29, 2024 4:56 PM
    

AMD's RX 7800 XT is arguably Team Red's best value graphics card from this generation, offering great performance for 1080p and 1440p gaming with the ability to stretch to 4K in titles that offer FSR 2 upscaling.

Relatively few cards have been available at the launch RRP of £479, but today you can pick up the excellent Sapphire Pulse 16GB model for exactly that much rather than the £519.99 it debuted at. Is that a deal worthy of an RPS deals post? Sure, why not?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 29, 2024 4:38 PM
    

Corsair's MP600 Core Mini SSD is a solid option for upgrading a PC handheld - devices like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally and Legion Go and so on. It's a PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, so it offers slightly faster speeds on the latter two devices than on the Steam Deck, but it's compatible with all three major options. It originally retailed at £230 for the 2TB model, but now it's at a much more reasonable price: £155.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 29, 2024 2:53 PM
    

Day of the Devs, the folks behind the yearly showcases spotlighting indie games and creators, have officially become a non-profit organisation. Alongside the news, the group have launched their first fundraising campaign and detailed dates for multiple events this year.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 29, 2024 2:22 PM
    

Is there any greater scientific endeavour than the unending quest to get Doom to run on everything? From teletext to pregnancy tests to tractors to literal rat brains in a jar, every time you think that we've exhausted the possibilities, someone finds a new way to play the seminal 30-year-old shooter on something new.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 29, 2024 1:50 PM
    

Open Roads, the story-driven game about a mother and daughter embarking on a road trip to learn about their family's past, has seen its release date delayed by a month.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 29, 2024 1:19 PM
    

The latest Embracer studio to suffer under the megacorp's ongoing restructuring efforts are Eidos Montreal, with a new Deus Ex title two years into development reportedly cancelled and dozens of staff confirmed to be laid off.

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Twinfinite Monday, January 29, 2024 3:07 PM
    
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Siliconera Monday, January 29, 2024 7:30 PM
    

Jaran, a service for booking trips, will have a collaboration commercial with Yu Yu Hakusho from January 31, 2024. The commercial will feature the main four characters from the show, as well as Toguro (the younger one), relaxing in a hot tub. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

Yusuke's voice actor, Nozomu Sasaki, will be in charge of narrating the commercial. It will apparently feature lines and familiar catchphrases from the episode previews. Aside from scenes of the character relaxing in a hot tub, it'll show some cuts from the original anime.

Some preview scenes show Yusuke and Toguro fighting in the Dark Tournament. So, the look of the commercial will change between the show's retro aesthetic and the more modern art style. Yu Yu Hakusho is an anime and manga series by Yoshihiro Togashi, who later created Hunter x Hunter. It was wildly popular in the 90's, though recently Netflix produced a live-action adaptation of the show.

It follows delinquent Yusuke who becomes a Spirit World Detective after he dies saving a kid, an act which the Spirit World did not expect. The show focuses more on the action and fighting rather than Yusuke's detective gigs.

The commercial for Jaran featuring the Yu Yu Hakusho characters will appear on its YouTube channel on January 31, 2024.

The post Yu Yu Hakusho Hot Springs Commercial Will Air Soon appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, January 29, 2024 7:00 PM
    

New Jujutsu Kaisen Sanrio Collaboration Pop-up Store Announced

A third collaboration pop-up store involving merchandise of Jujutsu Kaisen and Sanrio characters is about to open in Japan starting on February 17, 2024. The collaboration will include items featuring six characters from the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 anime movie. [Thanks, Manga Watch!]

The new pop-up store will appear at the Ikebukuro Parco store in Tokyo from February 17, 2024 to March 1, 2024, and then again later at the Nagoya Parco East store from March 2, 2024 to April 7, 2024. There are no details yet regarding what merchandise will be available at the pop-up store, and news will appear at a later date. However, the Jujutsu Kaisen and Sanrio character pairings have been revealed in a new illustration.

Here are all the pairings:

  • Nya Ni Nyu Ne Nyon x Yuta Okkotsu
  • Kero Kero Keroppi x Maki Zenin
  • Kirimi Chan x Toge Inumaki
  • Kuromi x Panda
  • Cinnamoroll x Satoru Gojo
  • Lloromannic x Suguru Geto

This is the third collaboration to pair characters from both franchises. The first collaboration was announced back in September 2021, ahead of the Japanese release of Jujutsu Kaisen 0.

The new Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Sanrio collaboration pop-up store with merchandise will be available between February 17, 2024 to March 1, 2024 at the Ikebukuro Parco store, and between March 2, 2024 to April 7, 2024 at the Nagoya Parco East store. The Jujutsu Kaisen anime is available on Crunchyroll. Viz Media handles the manga.

The post New Jujutsu Kaisen Sanrio Collaboration Appears in February appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, January 29, 2024 6:30 PM
    

My Hero Academia: You're Next Movie Teases Villain All Might

Toho Animation released a new trailer revealing the release date and title of the new My Hero Academia: You're Next anime movie. The movie will premiere in Japan on August 2, 2024.

The plot of the movie will focus on professional hero All Might, the students at U.A. High School, and an as-of-yet unknown character who seems to be obsessed with the aforementioned hero. The trailer teased that the character will adopt All Might's identity, albeit in a villainous capacity.

The key visual for the new My Hero Academia anime movie features protagonists Deku, Bakugo, Ochako, Todoroki, and Iida facing off against this villainous version of All Might. You can check out the new trailer for My Hero Academia: You're Next below. The trailer is only available in Japanese without subtitles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWcj9jVgtZQ

You can get a closer look at the key visual for the movie below:

The fourth My Hero Academia anime movie was initially announced in August 2023, alongside the reveal of its first key visual teasing the title of the movie. Season 7 of the anime series was recently announced to be in production, and a teaser trailer for the new season was released.

The My Hero Academia The Movie: You're Next release date for Japan is August 2, 2024. The My Hero Academia anime is available to stream on Crunchyroll. Viz Media handles the manga in North America.

The post My Hero Academia: You're Next Movie Teases Villain All Might appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, January 29, 2024 6:00 PM
    

SuperGroupies Ghost of Tsushima Jacket Comes With Fundoshi Towel

SuperGroupies announced a brand new collection based on Ghost of Tsushima featuring a jacket, watch, and backpack based on Jin Sakai. The SuperGroupies Ghost of Tsushima line pre-orders will be open until February 18, 2024.

The Ghost of Tsushima line of SuperGroupies products will be made to order, meaning they will be produced for those who order during the pre-order period. There may be remaining items available for purchase after they release but there is no guarantee fans will be able to obtain them after release. The watch is planned for release in early October 2024, and the jacket and backpack will ship early August 2024.

The Jin Sakai Model Jacket features a dark color scheme based on Jin's armor from Ghost of Tsushima. The collar has Jin's Ghost mask design embroidered on it and can be worn up or removed from the jacket. The Sakai Clan's emblem is sewn onto the left arm sleeve. The front pocket zipper has a red knotted charm based on the ropes founds on Jin's Ghost armor. The inside of the jacket features a tag with the Sakai Clan emblem, a golden bird, a fox, maple leaves, and wind motifs. The jacket also comes with a white hand towel tenugui with "Jin's Journey" written in kanji and "Ghost of Tsushima" underneath the kanji. The strings on each side of the towel can be pulled to attach it on the waist like a fundoshi. The jacket comes in sizes Medium to XXL.

The Jin Sakai Model Watch comes in all black and features a face with the Ghost's mask and the crown has the Sakai Clan emblem. The display features a day and night feature modeled after the Legend gauge from Ghost of Tsushima. The band of the watch is made out of Himeji Kurozan leather, a rare material made through traditional tanning and lacquering techniques using Japanese black beef. This sort of special leather is stated to have been used for armors crafted during the Sengoku period of Japan.

Below are the listed prices of each item in the set, as well as images of them:

In 2021, it was announced that a Ghost of Tsushima movie is in development. Ghost of Tsushima is available for the PlayStation 4. The Director's Cut of the game is also available for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

The post SuperGroupies Ghost of Tsushima Jacket Comes With Fundoshi Towel appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, January 29, 2024 5:45 PM
    

Diablo 4 Season 3 Battle Pass

Although players are given a total of 90 days to complete the Diablo 4 Season 3 Battle Pass, there are faster ways to go about getting those late-level cosmetic rewards before they disappear. This guide breaks down the best ways to grind through the Diablo 4 Season 3 Battle Pass.

Screenshot by Siliconera

The Best Ways to Grind through the Diablo 4 Season 3 - Season of the Construct Battle Pass

Below are some of the most efficient ways to work through your Season 3 Battle Pass.

  • Complete Seasonal Tasks in Your Season Journey Tab
  • Complete Vaults
  • Engage in Hell Tides (Late-Game)
  • Complete Nightmare Dungeons
  • Participate in World Bosses, Legion Events, and take Strongholds

Screenshot by Siliconera

Completing all activities in the Season Journey Tab is generally the best bet for grinding through the Battle Pass with maximum efficiency. This is because players will also receive unique seasonal rewards alongside obtaining Battle Pass levels. This includes a total of two Season exclusive Icons and Titles.

Caches are also rewarded at each Tier, rewarding players with Shatter Stones, Governing and Tuning Stones, and Pearls of Warding. These all play into the theming and activities players can participate in, which includes Vaults. You can read about how to unlock Vaults here.

However, you should be able to get a decent amount of levels in your Battle Pass by grinding out levels and Aspects to reach the end game. Once you've gotten your Aspects and hit level 50, you can begin running Hell Tides, which are the best way to get gear to fully realize your build and begin grinding out items at maximum efficiency. Because that's really what the Diablo series' end game has always been abot.

Diablo 4 is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The Vessel of Hatred DLC expansion will arrive in late 2024.

The post The Best Ways to Grind Through the Diablo 4 Season 3 Battle Pass appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, January 29, 2024 5:00 PM
    

Jujutsa 2024 (Jujutsu RBI) Baseball Minigame Is in Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash

Bandai Namco revealed that certain versions of Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash will include a variant of RBI Baseball called Jujutsa 2024 and Jujutsu RBI. Only people who get the $79.99 Digital Deluxe or $99.99 Digital Ultimate version of the fighting game. 

This minigame is basically a reskinned version of RBI Baseball for the NES. Players will go through typical games. However, the players will all be characters from Jujutsu Kaisen's Tokyo and Kyoto Jujutsu High branches. This means their names and their sprites' appearances will be designed to resemble the familiar faces. 

There's a trailer offering a hint at how it will look. However, it is also more of a joke one, as it features a moment when Aoi Todo gets hit by a ball and Yuji Itadori runs out to cradle him while everyone else says, "Nice pitch!"

Here's the Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash Jujusta 2024 footage of the RBI Baseball minigame variant.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4vRrboDZbw&ab_channel=BandaiNamcoEntertainmentAmerica

It is unknown if this minigame will also eventually be sold as DLC for people who don't buy the Digital Deluxe or Digital Ultimate versions.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash will launch on February 2, 2024 for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The anime is streaming on Crunchyroll. Viz Media handles the manga outside Japan.

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Siliconera Monday, January 29, 2024 4:30 PM
    

Two new Palworld mods add the Honkai: Star Rail character Topaz and her Warp Trotter Numby into the game.

It doesn't take long for people to add characters from one game into another via mods. New Hoshinoyuuko Palworld mods uploaded by HirohikoHoshino to Nexus Mods add Topaz and her Warp Trotter Numby from Honkai: Star Rail to the game on PCs. 

The Topaz and Numby mods are two separate files. The one for Topaz is a female character replacement that is about 11.1mb in size. If someone grabs the Numby one, it replaces Rushoar in-game. That's a 475kb file. 

Here are the screenshots shared by HirohikoHoshino, to offer us a better idea of how the mods look when installed in the game. 

To compare to those Palworld mods, here is how Topaz and Numby look in Honkai: Star Rail

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf8xtB9k9Ws&ab_channel=Honkai%3AStarRail

The installation processes for both are fairly similar. For the Numby one, HirohikoHoshino said to drop them in the Mods folder in the Palworld Pal Content Pak directory (Palworld\Pal\Content\Pak\Mods). As for Topaz, the files for her go into Palworld\Pal\Content\Pak. The downloads section on Nexus Mods do have mod manager download link options for each one. 

Palworld is in early access on the PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. Honkai: Star Rail is available on the PS5, PC, and mobile devices.

The post Palworld Mods Add Honkai: Star Rail Characters Topaz and Numby to the Game appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, January 29, 2024 4:00 PM
    

Voltes V Shokugan Modeling Project model kit

Bandai released a Shokugan Modeling Project plastic model kit of Voltes V. The kit is now available to purchase at stores across Japan with a price tag of 9,350 yen (~$63).

The kit will first let the owner construct the five machines that constitute the Voltes V. They are the Volt Crewzer, Volt Bomber, Volt Panzer, Volt Frigate, and Volt Lander. But other than the Voltes V, the owner can also reconfigure the machines to form the Heavy Tank Mode.

The package also includes stickers and additional parts for the completed Voltes V, including the signature Heaven Sword. As the Japanese term Shokugan can mean 'food toy' or 'candy toy,' Bandai completes the set with a soda-flavored gum.

Super Electromagnetic Robot Voltes V is a classic super robot anime show that first aired in Japan in 1977. It has also been featured frequently in Banpresto and Bandai Namco's Super Robot Wars crossover game series. The most recent entries that feature the title are the console game Super Robot Wars 30 and the mobile game Super Robot Wars DD.

The anime show also has immense popularity in the Philippines. In 2023, GMA Network released a live-action drama adaptation titled Voltes V: Legacy. Later in the same year, Bandai Spirits confirmed plans to produce a new figure based on the new version by revealing its prototype at Tamashii Nation in November 2023.

The post Voltes V Shokugan Modeling Project Kit is Available Now appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, January 29, 2024 3:30 PM
    

The Wand Company Mini Poke Balls Replicas Arrive in February

The Pokemon Company International and The Wand Company announced mini Poke Ball replicas are on the way. The official page for it shows the standard Poke Ball, which will debut on February 27, 2024. 

A price hasn't been announced for the unit yet. However, The Wand Company announced it will be sold at places like Amazon and The Pokemon Center. Like the full-size models, they will be die-cast metal replicas with an LED stand and a glowing button on the Poke Ball itself. There are also proximity and touch sensors on them. Each one comes with a Bulbasaur silver token you can use as a display ring.

Here's a gallery of images The Wand Company shared with us of the latest mini replica.

There's also an image of the mini Poke Ball replica alongside the original one, to offer a greater sense of scale. The new one is 40mm wide and weighs 80 grams. 

There is also a teaser image of upcoming mini replicas. The company noted that there will be Mini Great Ball, Mini Ultra Ball, Mini Cherish Ball, and Mini Premier Ball ones appearing over the course of 2024, but there are no release dates for any of them yet. Here's how those will look:

The Mini Poke Ball will launch on February 27, 2024.

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Siliconera Monday, January 29, 2024 3:00 PM
    

best ayaneo slide games

Looking for some fun games to play on the AYANEO Slide after checking out our review? It runs a whole host of things, of course, but we thought we'd dig in on the sorts of games that the Slide does better than other handhelds out there.

Steam Deck compatibility? Who needs it!

The biggest difference between a native Windows handheld and a Steam Deck is the compatibility layer the Deck uses to run games on Linux. It works remarkably well for most games, too! But most ain't all, and Slide owners can take advantage of incompatible games like the ones below.

Atelier (franchise)

Whether it's Atelier Ryza 3, Atelier Remake, or some (though not all) of the older titles, the Atelier franchise is full of games that aren't Deck-compatible but would run great on an AYANEO Slide.

Grandia HD Remaster, Grandia II HD Remaster

These remasters of RPG classics work well on a handheld. Older titles in the genre tend to have segments with a bit of monotony relative to modern releases, so short bursts or playing while multitasking are good strategies for enjoying them.

Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse, Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water

There's something about the heft and form factor of the AYANEO Slide that fits well with a game about holding a camera. While we'd love to see some of the more beloved earlier games (and, uh, there are ways to play those on this thing too), these two are still a fun time.

Moon: Remix RPG Adventure

We're not entirely sure what's holding back this game's compatibility, but hey, one more opportunity to recommend that people play Moon is great. It's quirky and ahead of its time, fitting in way better with today's Undertale crowd than its mid-'90s peers.

here is a top view of the device
Image via AYANEO

Use that keyboard

The Slide's unique form factor makes it ideal for games that sometimes use the keyboard. And that's tough to find! But here are our picks for making the most out of the hardware configuration.

Nanotale: Typing Chronicles

If you're looking for experimental keyboard games, a great place to start is with developer Fishing Cactus. That team has a handful of typing-based experiences, but Nanotale feels to us like the best fit for the Slide. It's an exploration RPG that can get frantic, but usually proceeds at a more reasonable pace to handle on the small keys.

The Typing of the Dead: Overkill

This may be something of a challenge — the keyboard is usable but not particularly fast or full-size — but if you really want to have an experience you can't on other handhelds, The Typing of the Dead will do that.

Think outside the box?

Sure, it's a keyboard, but it's also dozens of mappable buttons. Does that help with an MMO? Or Baldur's Gate? The most interesting implementations of this form factor are going to take a bit of customization, but we'd love to see it.

best ayaneo slide games
Image via AYANEO

Raid Game Pass for a while

Windows-based handhelds like the AYANEO Slide can jump into Game Pass games out of the box, without trickery or cloud streaming. Here are our Siliconera-friendly recommendations for what's on the platform right now.

Yakuza/Like a Dragon (franchise)

We have a few other recommendations, but if we only had this one, you'd still be set for months. From Yakuza 0 to Like a Dragon: Ishin! and Like a Dragon Gaiden, you can play through essentially the full franchise (until the just-released Infinite Wealth) on Game Pass. They run well on the Slide in our testing, and the environments benefit greatly from the vibrant display.

Persona 5 Tactica

It's still interesting to see Persona on Xbox at all. But hey, an original tactics game in that world makes for a good fit both on a handheld and with the noted brightness of the Slide's screen.

Cassette Beasts

Of all the "Pokemon but better" indie efforts in recent years, Cassette Beasts stands out. It's got a cool look, and interesting point of view and combat that feels markedly fresh and different.

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

Both Ni no Kuni titles are on the service, but we have a soft spot for the ambitious sequel. It's like a bunch of different games mashed together, but it manages to do it in an endearing way.


The AYANEO Slide is available for purchase through the company's Indiegogo page for prices ranging from $700 to $1300. For more, check out our review of the device and our interview with the company's CEO.

The post Best AYANEO Slide Games: A Starter Guide appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, January 29, 2024 2:30 PM
    

Genshin Impact Gaming

HoYoverse released a new character trailer for the upcoming Genshin Impact character Gaming. The company also announced that he will be voice in English by Caleb Yun and by Shohei Komatsu in Japanese.

Gaming will be a Pyro character that wields a claymore, and his playstyle will emphasize plunging attacks. He is set to become available in the game alongside Xianyun in version 4.4 of Genshin Impact. As well as showing off his attacks, the trailer also details his job as a guard for the Sword and Strongbox transport service. After that, it shows how he performs as part of a Wushou troupe.

Gaming's English voice actor Caleb Yun is also known for voicing the male protagonist of HoYoverse's Honkai: Star Rail, as well as Hathaway Noa in Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway. Meanwhile, his Japanese counterpart Shohei Komatsu has previously performed as Cappy in Super Mario Odyssey and Land in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.

You can watch Gaming's character demo trailer via Youtube below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQpPDeqUxrg

Xianyun, who will appear on banner with Gaming, recently appeared in a character trailer focusing on her past too. HoYoverse also teased the character Chiori, who is expected to arrive sometime during update 4.5.

Gaming will become available to roll for in Genshin Impact with the arrival of update 4.4 on January 31, 2024. The game itself is readily available on the PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices.

The post Watch the Genshin Impact Gaming Character Trailer appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, January 29, 2024 2:00 PM
    

FFVII Rebirth Shinra Ferry Between Junon and Costa del Sol Features Queen's Blood

Square Enix shared new details from FFVII Rebirth, revealing that the Shinra ferry between Junon and Costa del Sol features a Queen's Blood tournament for players to enjoy. It showed a screenshot and character art of the boat's captain.

The Shinra-8 is a cruise ship that transports travelers between the eastern and western continents and is operated by the Shinra Electric Power Company. The vessel is captained by Captain Titov, a captain who is well-respected by the sailors who serve under him. He also has a good reputation for being hardworking and passionate. Captain Titov also serves as the host for the various entertainment events held on the Shinra-8, which includes the Queen's Blood tournament. He is voiced by Tsuyoshi Koyama in Japanese and Jonathan Lipow in English.

https://twitter.com/FFVIIR_CLOUD/status/1751530560642572399

The ship journeys from Junon Port and stops at the resort town of Costal del Sol. Aboard the ship, many different travelers partake in the Queen's Blood tournament as a way to stay entertained while making the long journey across the sea. The social media post about the Shinra-8 in FFVII Rebirth can be viewed below:

https://twitter.com/FFVIIR_CLOUD/status/1751439960492724628

Queen's Blood is a strategic card game within the world of FFVII Rebirth that requires players to collect cards and build their decks. Cards can be found across the map through various means, and many opponents can be found around the world of FFVII Rebirth waiting to battle against Cloud.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will release on the PlayStation 5 on February 29, 2024. FFVII Remake is available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. FFVII Ever Crisis is available on PC and mobile devices.

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Siliconera Monday, January 29, 2024 1:30 PM
    

Dragon Ball Daima Akira Toriyama Art of Characters and Goku Trailer Shared

At the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2024, Bandai Namco and Toei Animation showed off both a Dragon Ball Daima Goku trailer and new Akira Toriyama art of various characters from the show. That will air in Fall 2024, as a reminder.

While the new character designs are listed as Toriyama ones, the artist also was involved in the design of the trailer and the story for the show. There's no voice acting, so we can't figure out what's being said in the scenes, but there is an orchestral score. A part of the video seems dedicated to showing Goku trying to eat, with his meal interrupted by enemies. The other shows a fight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JRBJ3Ldhsc&ab_channel=%E6%9D%B1%E6%98%A0%E3%82%A2%E3%83%8B%E3%83%A1%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8FYouTube%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AB

As for the new Akira Toriyama art of Dragon Ball Daima characters, a few images were shared. The ones of Goku, Krillin, some monstrous opponents, and the Toriyama "self portrait" are in color. However, the initial art of Mr. Satan, Android 18, Chichi, and Majin Buu are only initial black and white designs.

As a reminder, the show was first announced at the 2023 New York Comic Con. At the time, it only had a 2024 release window.

Dragon Ball Daima will air in Fall 2024. 

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, January 29, 2024 5:41 PM
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WGB Monday, January 29, 2024 1:22 PM
     Eidos Montreal has confirmed that it has laid off 97 members of total staff which was reported to be around 481 strong in November of 2022.

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Microsoft recently announced that it is laying off 1,900 employees

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It will feature guest appearances

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, January 29, 2024 2:11 PM
    

Eidos Montreal will now reportedly focus on an original franchise.

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